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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-27
6
EAU23026
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chainThe drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or
wet areas. Service the drive chain as
follows.NOTICE
ECA10584
The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle, riding
in the rain or riding in wet areas.1. Clean the drive chain with kero-
sene and a small soft brush.
NOTICE: To prevent damaging
the O-rings, do not clean the
drive chain with steam cleaners,
high-pressure washers or inap-
propriate solvents.
[ECA11122]
2. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive
chain with a special O-ring chain
lubricant. NOTICE: Do not use
engine oil or any other lubri-
cants for the drive chain, as theymay contain substances that
could damage the O-rings.
[ECA11112]EAU23098
Checking and lubricating the
cablesThe operation of all control cables and
the condition of the cables should be
checked before each ride, and the ca-
bles and cable ends should be lubri-
cated if necessary. If a cable is
damaged or does not move smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
place it. WARNING! Damage to the
outer housing of cables may result
in internal rusting and cause inter-
ference with cable movement. Re-
place damaged cables as soon as
possible to prevent unsafe condi-
tions.
[EWA10712]
Recommended lubricant:
Yamaha cable lubricant or other
suitable cable lubricant
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE7-4
7 2. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
3. Perform the following steps to
protect the cylinder, piston rings,
etc. from corrosion.
a. Remove the spark plug cap
and spark plug.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine
oil into the spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug cap onto
the spark plug, and then place
the spark plug on the cylinder
head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit spark-
ing during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several
times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder wall with oil.)
WARNING! To prevent dam-
age or injury from sparking,
make sure to ground the
spark plug electrodes while
turning the engine over.
[EWA10952]
e. Remove the spark plug cap
from the spark plug, and then
install the spark plug and the
spark plug cap.
4. Lubricate all control cables and
the pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the side-
stand/centerstand.
5. Check and, if necessary, correct
the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
6. Cover the muffler outlet with a
plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
7. Remove the battery and fully
charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a month.
Do not store the battery in an ex-
cessively cold or warm place [less
than 0 °C (30 °F) or more than 30
°C (90 °F)]. For more information
on storing the battery, see page
6-31.
TIPMake any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
2nd:
30/16 (1.875)
3rd:
30/22 (1.364)
4th:
24/21 (1.143)
5th:
22/23 (0.957)
6th:
21/25 (0.840)
Chassis:Frame type:
Semi double cradle
Caster angle:
25.00 °
Trail:
89 mm (3.5 in)Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
100/80-17 M/C 52H(PIRELLI)-
52S(MICHELIN)
Manufacturer/model:
PIRELLI/SPORT DEMON
Manufacturer/model:
MICHELIN/PILOT STREETRear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
130/70-17 M/C 62H(PIRELLI)-
62S(MICHELIN)Manufacturer/model:
PIRELLI/SPORT DEMON
Manufacturer/model:
MICHELIN/PILOT STREET
Loading:Maximum load:
180 kg (397 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories)Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):Loading condition:
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front:
180 kPa (1.80 kgf/cm², 26 psi)
Rear:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm², 29 psi)
Loading condition:
90–180 kg (198–397 lb)
Front:
180 kPa (1.80 kgf/cm², 26 psi)
Rear:
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi)Front wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
17xMT2.75Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
17 x MT3.75
Front brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right foot operation
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4Front suspension:Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
130 mm (5.1 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
114 mm (4.5 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
TCI
Charging system:
AC magneto
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