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LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS
1-2
1For Cana
da
•CMVSSCANADANSVAC
TRANSPORT
506
2
4
1
3
Cold tire normal pressure should be set as
follows.FRONT : 100kPa, {1.00kgf/cm
2}, 15psi
REAR : 100kPa, {1.00kgf/cm2}, 15psi
3RV-21668-A0
TIRE INFORMATION
La pression des pneus à froid doit normalement
être réglée comme suit.
AVANT : 100kPa, {1.00kgf/cm
2}, 15psi
ARRIERE
: 100kPa, {1.00kgf/cm
2}, 15psi
3RV-21668-B0
INFORMATION SUR LES PNEUS
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LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS1-7
1
**.* kPa
*.** kgf/cm²*.* psi **.* kPa
*.** kgf/cm²
*.* psi
******
*** kW *** kg1
23
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
2500 SHINGAI, IWATA, JAPAN
****1
Use unleaded gasoline only.
Measure the tire pressure
when the tires are cold.
Adjust the tire pressure.
Improper tire pressure can
cause loss of control.
Loss of control can result in
severe injury or death.
1
2
3 Model Name
Max. Power
Mass In Running Order 1
Year of construction
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LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS1-9
1
For Oceania an
d South Africa
TIRE INFORMATION
Cold tire normal pressure should be set as
follows.
FRONT : 100kPa, {
1.00kgf/cm
2}, 15psi
REAR : 100kPa, {1.00kgf/cm2}, 15psi
3RV-21668-A0
4AA-22259-40
3PT-2118K-A1
12
3
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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
5-2
5
Control cables • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate if necessary. 7-23
Drive chain • Check chain slack.
• Adjust if necessary.
• Check chain condition.
• Lubricate if necessary.
7-21, 7-22
Wheels an d tires • Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary. 7-15, 7-17
Shift pe dal • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Correct if necessary. 7-20
Brake pe dal • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pedal pivoting point if necessary.
7-24
Brake lever • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting point if necessary. 7-23
Si destan d • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pivot if necessary. 7-24
Chassis fasteners • Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
• Tighten if necessary.
—
En gine stop switch • Check operation. 4-1
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
7-4
7
EAU3534D
General maintenance and lu brication chartTIP From 7000 km (4200 mi) or 18 months, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 3000 km (1800 mi) or 6 months.
Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and tech-
nical skills.No. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBS INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS
1000 km
(600 mi) or
1 month or 30 hours 3000 km
(1800 mi) or
6 months or 90 hours 5000 km
(3000 mi) or
12 months or 150 hours
1 *Clutch • Check operation.
• Adjust if necessary. √√√
2 *Front brake • Check operation.
• Adjust brake lever free play and replace brake shoes if
necessary. √√√
3 *Rear brake • Check operation.
• Adjust brake pedal free play and replace brake shoes if
necessary. √√√
4 *Wheels • Check runout, spoke tightness and for damage.
• Tighten spokes if necessary. √√√
5 *Tires • Check tread depth and for damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
√√
6 *Wheel bearin gs • Check bearings for smooth operation.
• Replace if necessary.
√√
7 *Swin garm pivot bearin gs • Check bearing assemblies for looseness.
• Moderately repack with lithium-soap-based grease. √√
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
7-15
7
EAU21385
Checking the throttle grip free
playThe throttle grip free play should mea-
sure 4.0–6.0 mm (0.16–0.24 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.
EAU40916
TiresTires are the only contact between the
vehicle and the road. Safety in all con-
ditions of riding depends on a relatively
small area of road contact. Therefore, it
is essential to maintain the tires in good
condition at all times and replace them
at the appropriate time with the speci-
fied tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted
before each ride.
WARNING
EWA15371
Operation of this vehicle with im-
proper tire pressure may cause se-
vere injury or death from loss of
control.
The tire air pressure must be
checked and a djuste d on col d tires
(i.e., when the temperature of the
tires equals the am bient tempera-
ture).
1. Throttle grip free play
1
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
7-16
7
Tire inspection
The tires must be checked before each
ride. If the center tread depth reaches
the specified limit, if the tire has a nail
or glass fragments in it, or if the side-
wall is cracked, have a Yamaha dealer
replace the tire immediately. Tire information
This model is equipped with tube tires.
Tires age, even if they have not been
used or have only been used occasion-
ally. Cracking of the tread and sidewall
rubber, sometimes accompanied by
carcass deformation, is an evidence of
ageing. Old and aged tires shall be
checked by tire specialists to ascertain
their suitability for further use.
WARNING
EWA10462
The front an
d rear tires shoul d b e of
the same make an d d esi gn, other-
wise the han dlin g characteristics of
the vehicle may be different, which
coul d lea d to an acci dent.After extensive tests, only the tires list-
ed below have been approved for this
model by Yamaha.
WARNING
EWA15542
Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Operat-
in g the motorcycle with exces-
sively worn tires d ecreases
ri din g sta bility an d can lead to
loss of control.
The replacement of all wheel-
and b rake-relate d parts, inclu d-
in g the tires, shoul d b e left to a
Yamaha dealer, who has the
necessary professional knowl-
e dg e an d experience.
It is not recommen ded to patch
a puncture d tu be. If unavoi d-
a b le, however, patch the tu be
Stan dar d tire air pressure:
Front:
100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm², 15 psi)
Rear:
100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm², 15 psi)1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire tread depthMinimum tire trea d d epth (front an d
rear): 4.0 mm (0.16 in)
12
Front tire:Size:
2.50-14 4PR
Manufacturer/model:
CHEN SHIN/C-803-2
Rear tire: Size:
3.00-12 4PR
Manufacturer/model: CHEN SHIN/C-803-2
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE8-4
8
2. For motorcycles equipped with a
fuel cock that has an “OFF” posi-
tion: Turn the fuel cock lever to
“OFF”.
3. Drain the carburetor float chamber by loosening the drain bolt; this
will prevent fuel deposits from
building up. Pour the drained fuel
into the fuel tank.
4. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
5. 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-
a g e or injury from sparkin g,
make sure to groun d the
spark plu g electro des while
turnin g the en gine over.
[EWA10952]
e. Remove the spark plug cap
from the spark plug, and then
install the spark plug and the
spark plug cap.
6. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the side-
stand/centerstand.
7. 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.
8. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
9. Remove the battery and fully char- ge it. Store it in a cool, dry place
and charge it once a month. Do
not store the battery in an exces- sively 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
7-26.
TIPMake any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.
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