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6
indicator grooves have almost disap-
peared, have a Yamaha dealer replace
the brake pads as a set.
EAU43171
Rear
brake shoes
The rear brake is provided with a wear
indicator, which allows you to check
the brake shoe wear without having to
disassemble the brake. To check the
brake shoe wear, check the position of
the wear indicator while applying the
brake. If a brake shoe has worn to the
point that the wear indicator reaches
the wear limit mark, have a Yamaha
dealer replace the brake shoes as a
set.
EAU37003
Checkin g the brake flui d levelBefore riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark.
Check the brake fluid level with the top
of the reservoir level. Replenish the
brake fluid if necessary.
WARNING
EWA15981
Improper maintenance can result in
loss of b raking a bility. O bserve
these precautions:
Insufficient brake flui d may al-
low air to enter the b rake sys-
tem, re ducing brakin g
performance.
Clean the filler cap before re-
moving . Use only DOT 3 or DOT
4 brake flui d from a sealed con-
tainer.
Use only the specifie d b rake flu-
i d ; otherwise, the ru bber seals
may deteriorate, causin g leak-
a g e.
Refill with the same type of
brake flui d. A dding a brake flui d
other than DOT 3 or DOT 4 may
result in a harmful chemical re-
action.
Be careful that water d oes not
enter the brake flui d reservoir
when refillin g. Water will si gnifi-
cantly lower the boilin g point of
the flui d an d may result in vapor
lock.
NOTICE
ECA17641
Brake flui d may damag e painte d
surfaces or plastic parts. Always
clean up spille d flui d imme diately.
1. Brake shoe wear limit mark
2. Brake shoe wear indicator
1
2
1. Minimum level mark
Specified b rake flui d:
DOT 3 or DOT 4
1
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6
EAU51241
To adjust the drive chain slack
Consult a Yamaha dealer before ad-
justing the drive chain slack. 1. Take the motorcycle off the cen- terstand, and then put the side-
stand down.
2. Remove the brake torque rod cot- ter pin, and then loosen the brake
pedal free play adjusting nut,
brake torque rod nut, and axle nut.
3. Loosen the drive chain puller lock- nut at each end of the swingarm. 4. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand.
5. To tighten the drive chain, turn the drive chain slack adjusting bolt at
each end of the swingarm in direc-
tion (a). To loosen the drive chain,
turn the adjusting bolt at each end
of the swingarm in direction (b),
and then push the rear wheel for-
ward. NOTICE: Improper d rive
chain slack will overloa d the en-
g ine as well as other vital parts
of the motorcycle an d can lead
to chain slippa ge or b reakage.
To prevent this from occurrin g,
keep the drive chain slack with-
in the specifie d limits.
[ECA10572]
TIPUsing the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both drive chain pullers are in the same
position for proper wheel alignment.
6. Take the motorcycle off the cen-
terstand, and then put the side-
stand down.
7. Tighten both locknuts, and then tighten the axle nut and brake
torque rod nut to their specified
torques.
8. Insert a new cotter pin.
1. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
2. Drive chain puller locknut
3. Axle nut
4. Brake torque rod nut
5. Brake torque rod cotter pin
6. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
1
2
34
5
6
1. Alignment marks
2. Drive chain puller
3. Drive chain puller locknut
4. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
Ti ghtenin g torques:
Axle nut: 80 Nm (8.0 m·kgf, 58 ft·lbf)
Brake torque rod nut: 19 Nm (1.9 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
1
2
3
4
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62. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the bulb cover.
3. Unhook the headlight bulb holder, and then remove the burnt-out
bulb. 4. Place a new headlight bulb into
position, and then secure it with
the bulb holder.
5. Install the headlight bulb cover, and then connect the coupler.
6. Install the headlight cowling (to- gether with the headlight unit) by
placing it in the original position,
and then installing the bolts.
7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary.
EAU24134
Replacin g the tail/ brake li ght
b ul b1. Remove the tail/brake light lens by
removing the screws.
2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise.
1. Bolt
1. Headlight coupler
2. Headlight bulb cover
1
1
2
1. Headlight bulb holder
1
1. Screw
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6
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the screws. NOTICE: Do not over-
ti g hten the screws, otherwise
the lens may break.
[ECA10682] EAU24205
Replacin
g a turn sig nal light
b ul b1. Remove the turn signal light lens
by removing the screw.
2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise.
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket, push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the screw. NOTICE: Do not over-
ti g hten the screw, otherwise the
lens may break.
[ECA11192] EAU45226
Replacin
g the auxiliary li ght
b ul b If the auxiliary light bulb burns out, re-
place it as follows.
1. Remove the headlight unit. (See page 6-30.)
2. Remove the auxiliary light bulb socket (together with the bulb) by
pulling it out.
3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pulling it out.
1. Tail/brake light bulb
1. Screw
1
1. Auxiliary light bulb socket
1
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6
EAU25081
Rear wheel
EAU56650
To remove the rear wheel
WARNING
EWA10822
To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no dan ger of it
fallin g over.1. Loosen the axle nut and the brake
torque rod nut at the brake shoe
plate.
2. Disconnect the brake torque rod from the brake shoe plate by re-
moving the brake torque rod cot-
ter pin, the nut, and the bolt. 3. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand.
4. Remove the brake pedal free play adjusting nut, and then discon-
nect the brake rod from the brake
camshaft lever. 5. Loosen the drive chain puller lock-
nut and the drive chain slack ad-
justing bolt on both ends of the
swingarm.
1. Axle nut
2. Brake torque rod
3. Brake torque rod nut and bolt
4. Brake torque rod cotter pin
13
2
4
1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
2. Brake rod
3. Brake camshaft lever
1. Wheel axle
2. Drive chain puller locknut
3. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
3
1
2
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10
INDEXAAir filter element, cleaning .................... 6-11
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-32BBattery .................................................. 6-28
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-24
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-21
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-20
Brake lever .............................................. 3-5
Brake lever free play, checking............. 6-17
Brake light switches.............................. 6-19
Brake pads and shoes, checking ......... 6-19
Brake pedal............................................. 3-6
Brake pedal, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-25
Brake pedal free play, adjusting ........... 6-18CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-24
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Carrier ................................................... 3-10
Catalytic converters ................................ 3-8
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-25
Clutch lever ............................................. 3-5
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-16DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-4
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-23
Drive chain slack................................... 6-21EEngine break-in....................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-13
Engine oil .............................................. 6-10 Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-2
FFront fork, checking ............................. 6-26
Fuel ......................................................... 3-7
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3
Fuel gauge .............................................. 3-4
Fuel tank cap .......................................... 3-6
Fuse, replacing ..................................... 6-29HHandlebar switches ................................ 3-4
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-30
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-2
Horn switch ............................................ 3-4IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 3-11
Indicator lights and warning light ........... 3-2KKickstarter .............................................. 3-9MMain switch/steering lock....................... 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control
system.................................................. 6-3
Matte color, caution ............................... 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-1NNeutral indicator light ............................. 3-2PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-7
Parking ................................................... 5-4
Part locations ......................................... 2-1SSafety information .................................. 1-1 Self-diagnosis device..............................3-3
Shifting ....................................................5-2
Shift pedal ...............................................3-5
Shift pedal, checking ............................6-18
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting ...3-9
Sidestand ..............................................3-10
Spark plug, checking ..............................6-8
Specifications .........................................8-1
Speedometer unit ...................................3-3
Starting the engine ..................................5-1
Start switch .............................................3-4
Steering, checking ................................6-27
Storage ...................................................7-4
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................6-26
TTachometer .............................................3-3
Tail/brake light bulb, replacing..............6-31
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ...........................................6-24
Throttle grip free play, checking ...........6-13
Tires ......................................................6-14
Tool kit ....................................................6-2
Troubleshooting ....................................6-36
Troubleshooting chart ...........................6-38
Turn signal indicator lights ......................3-2
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............6-32
Turn signal switch ...................................3-4VValve clearance .....................................6-14
Vehicle identification number ..................9-1WWheel bearings, checking .....................6-27
Wheel (front) ..........................................6-33
Wheel (rear) ...........................................6-35
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