2015 YAMAHA TRICITY oil change

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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5. Insert the element into the V-belt
case.
6. Install the air filter element cover by installing the bolts.
Cleanin g the V- belt case check hose
1. Check the hose on the rear side of the V-belt case for accumulated
dirt or water.
2. If dirt or water is visible, remove the hose from the clamp, clean it,
and then install it.
EAU21385
Checkin g the throttle grip free
playThe throttle grip free play should mea-
sure 3.0–7.0 mm (0.12–0.28 in) at the
inner edge of the throttle grip. Periodi-
cally check the throttle grip free play
and, if necessary, have a Yamaha deal-
er adjust it.
EAU21402
Valve clearanceThe valve clearance changes with use,
resulting in improper air-fuel mixture
and/or engine noise. To prevent this
from occurring, the valve clearance
must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Recommen ded oil:
Yamaha foam air filter oil or other
quality foam air filter oil1. V-belt case check hose
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1. Throttle grip free play
1
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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EAU22733
Changing the brake flui dHave a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. In addition, have the oil seals
of the master cylinders and calipers as
well as the brake hoses replaced at the
intervals listed below or whenever they
are damaged or leaking.
 Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
 Brake hoses: Replace every four
years.
EAU23098
Checkin g an d lu bricatin g the
ca blesThe 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! Dama ge to the
outer housin g of ca bles may result
in internal rustin g an d cause inter-
ference with ca ble movement. Re-
place damag ed cab les as soon as
possi ble to prevent unsafe con di-
tions.
[EWA10712] EAU49921
Checkin
g an d lu bricatin g the
throttle grip an d ca bleThe operation of the throttle grip
should be checked before each ride. In
addition, the cable should be lubricat-
ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
chart.
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Yamaha cable lubricant or other
suitable cable lubricant
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Dimensions:Overall length:1905 mm (75.0 in)
Overall width:
735 mm (28.9 in)
Overall height: 1215 mm (47.8 in)
Seat height: 780 mm (30.7 in)
Wheelbase:
1310 mm (51.6 in)
Ground clearance: 120 mm (4.72 in)
Minimum turning radius: 2300 mm (90.6 in)Wei ght:Curb weight:
156 kg (344 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement: Single cylinder
Displacement: 124 cm3
Bore × stroke:
52.4 × 57.9 mm (2.06 × 2.28 in)
Compression ratio: 10.9 : 1
Starting system: Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Engine oil:Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
Type:
SAE 10W-40, 20W-40 or 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade: API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA or MB
Engine oil quantity: Periodic oil change:
0.80 L (0.85 US qt, 0.70 Imp.qt)Final transmission oil:Type:YAMALUBE 10W-40 or SAE 10W-30 type SE motor oil
Quantity: 0.20 L (0.21 US qt, 0.18 Imp.qt)Coolant quantity:Coolant reservoir (up to the maximum level
mark):
0.33 L (0.35 US qt, 0.29 Imp.qt)
Radiator (including all routes): 0.37 L (0.39 US qt, 0.33 Imp.qt)
Air filter:Air filter element:Oil-coated paper elementFuel:Recommended fuel:Regular unleaded gasoline (Gasohol (E10)
acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity: 6.6 L (1.74 US gal, 1.45 Imp.gal)Fuel injection:Throttle body:
ID mark:2CM1 00Spark plu g(s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CR7E
Spark plug gap: 0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)Clutch:Clutch type:Dry, centrifugal automaticTransmission:Primary reduction ratio:
1.000
Secondary reduction ratio: 9.533 (44/15 x 39/12)
Transmission type: V-belt automaticChassis:Frame type:Underbone
Caster angle: 20.00 °
–20 –10 0 1020 30 40 50 C
10 30 50 70 90 110
0 130 F
SAE 20W-50SAE 20W-40
SAE 10W-40
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