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TIPWhen tightening the locknut, hold the
clutch adjusting screw with a screw-
driver so that it does not turn together
with the locknut.
EAU44885
Adjustin g the brake lever free
playThe brake lever free play should mea-
sure 10.0–20.0 mm (0.39–0.79 in) as
shown. Periodically check the brake le-
ver free play and, if necessary, adjust it
as follows.
1. Slide the rubber cover back.
2. Loosen the locknut at the brake le- ver.
3. To increase the brake lever free play, turn the brake lever free play
adjusting bolt in direction (a). To decrease the brake lever free play,
turn the adjusting bolt in direction
(b).
TIPSkip steps 4–7 if the specified brake le-
ver free play could be obtained as de-
scribed above.4. Fully turn the adjusting bolt at the
brake lever in direction (a) to loos-
en the brake cable.
5. Loosen the locknut at the brake shoe plate.
6. To increase the brake lever free play, turn the adjusting bolt at the
brake shoe plate in direction (a).
To decrease the brake lever free
play, turn the adjusting bolt in di-
rection (b).
1. Rubber cover
2. Brake lever free play adjusting bolt
3. Locknut
4. Brake lever free play
3
2
1
(b)
(a) 4
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77. Tighten the locknut at the brake
shoe plate.
8. Tighten the locknut at the brake lever, and then slide the rubber
cover to its original position.
EAU44672
Adjustin g the brake pe dal free
playThe brake pedal free play should mea-
sure 10.0–20.0 mm (0.39–0.79 in) at
the brake pedal end as shown. Period-
ically check the brake pedal free play
and, if necessary, adjust it as follows.
To increase the brake pedal free play,
turn the brake pedal free play adjusting
nut at the brake rod in direction (a). To
decrease the brake pedal free play,
turn the adjusting nut in direction (b).
WARNING
EWA14821
After a djustin g the d rive chain
slack or removin g an d installin g
the rear wheel, always check
the brake pe dal free play.
If proper a djustment cannot b e
o btaine d as descri bed , have a
Yamaha dealer make this ad -
justment.
1. Locknut
2. Brake lever free play adjusting bolt
21(b)
(a)
1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
2. Brake pedal free play
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EAU44821
Checking the shift pe dalThe operation of the shift pedal should
be checked before each ride. If opera-
tion is not smooth, have a Yamaha
dealer check the vehicle.
EAU22363
Checkin g the front an d rear
b rake shoesFront
Rear The front and rear brake shoes must be
checked for wear at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. Each brake is provid-
ed with a wear indicator, which allows
you to check the brake shoe wear with-
out 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 indica-
tor reaches the wear limit line, have a
Yamaha dealer replace the brake
shoes as a set.1. Brake shoe wear indicator
2. Brake shoe wear limit line
1. Brake shoe wear indicator
2. Brake shoe wear limit line
2
1
12
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EAU22762
Drive chain slackThe drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
EAU22775
To check the drive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on the side- stand.TIPWhen checking and adjusting the drive
chain slack, there should be no weight
on the motorcycle.2. Shift the transmission into theneutral position.
3. Measure the drive chain slack as shown. 4. If the drive chain slack is incorrect,
adjust it as follows.
EAU40115
To a djust the drive chain slack
Consult a Yamaha dealer before ad-
justing the drive chain slack. 1. Loosen the brake pedal free play adjusting nut, axle nut, and lock-
nut at each end of the swingarm.
2. To tighten the drive chain, turn thedrive chain slack adjusting nut at
each end of the swingarm in direc-
Drive chain slack:40.0–56.0 mm (1.57–2.20 in)
1. Drive chain slack
1
1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
2. Locknut
3. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
1. Axle nut
2. Locknut
3. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
32
1
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tion (a). To loosen the drive chain,
turn the adjusting nut at each end
of the swingarm in direction (b),
and then push the rear wheel for-
ward.
NOTICE: Improper drive
chain slack will overload 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 d rive chain slack with-
in the specified 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.
3. Tighten the axle nut and both
locknuts to the specified torques.
4. Adjust the brake pedal free play. (See page 7-19.)
5. Make sure that the drive chain pullers are in the same position,
the drive chain slack is correct,
and the drive chain moves
smoothly.
EAU23018
Cleanin g an d lu bricatin g the
d rive 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 b e lubricate d
after washin g the motorcycle, ri din g
in the rain or ri din g in wet areas.1. Remove all dirt and mud from the
drive chain with a brush or cloth.TIPFor a thorough cleaning, have a
Yamaha dealer remove the drive chain
and soak it in solvent.2. Spray Yamaha chain lubricant orother suitable chain lubricant on
the entire chain, making sure that
all side plates and rollers have
been sufficiently oiled.
1. Alignment marks
2. Locknut
3. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
4. Drive chain puller
Tightenin g torques:
Axle nut: 60 Nm (6.0 m·kgf, 43 ft·lbf)
Locknut: 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
(a)
(b)
432 1
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EAU23098
Checking 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 cab les may result
in internal rustin g an d cause inter-
ference with cab le movement. Re-
place damag ed cab les as soon as
possi ble to prevent unsafe con di-
tions.
[EWA10712] EAU23115
Checkin
g an d lu bricatin g the
throttle grip an d cab leThe 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.
The throttle cable is equipped with a
rubber cover. Make sure that the cover
is securely installed. Even though the
cover is installed correctly, it does not
completely protect the cable from wa-
ter entry. Therefore, use care not to
pour water directly onto the cover or
cable when washing the vehicle. If the
cable or cover becomes dirty, wipe
clean with a moist cloth.
EAU43623
Checkin g an d lu bricatin g the
b rake leverThe operation of the brake lever should
be checked before each ride, and the
lever pivot should be lubricated if nec-
essary.
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Yamaha cable lubricant or other
suitable cable lubricant
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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EAU23185
Checking an d lu bricatin g the
b rake pe dalThe operation of the brake pedal
should be checked before each ride,
and the pedal pivot should be lubricat-
ed if necessary.
EAU23203
Checkin g an d lu bricatin g the
si destan dThe operation of the sidestand should
be checked before each ride, and the
sidestand pivot and metal-to-metal
contact surfaces should be lubricated
if necessary.
WARNING
EWA10732
If the sid estand d oes not move up
an d d own smoothly, have a Yamaha
d ealer check or repair it. Otherwise,
the si destan d coul d contact the
g roun d an d d istract the operator, re-
sultin g in a possi ble loss of control.
EAUM1653
Lu bricatin g the swin garm piv-
otsThe swingarm pivots must be lubricat-
ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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EAU23273
Checking the front forkThe condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the con dition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation 1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa- ce and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoi d injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no dan ger of it fallin g
over.
[EWA10752]
2. While applying the front brake, push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
NOTICE
ECA10591
If any d amage is foun d or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.
EAU23284
Checkin g the steerin gWorn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place a stand under the engine to raise the front wheel off the
ground. (See page 7-28 for more
information.) WARNING! To
avoi d injury, securely support
the vehicle so there is no dan ger
of it fallin g over.
[EWA10752]
2. Hold the lower ends of the front
fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steer-
ing.
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