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EAU17312
Owner’s tool kitThe service information included in this
manual and the tools provided in the
owner’s tool kit are intended to assist
you in the performance of preventive
maintenance and minor repairs. How-
ever, additional tools such as a torque
wrench may be necessary to perform
certain maintenance work correctly.TIPIf you do not have the tools or experi-
ence required for a particular job, have
a Yamaha dealer perform it for you.
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72. Check the spark plug for electrode
erosion and excessive carbon or
other deposits, and replace it if
necessary.
3. Measure the spark plug gap with a wire thickness gauge and, if nec-
essary, adjust the gap to specifi-
cation. To install the spark plu
g
1. Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating surfa-
ce, and then wipe off any grime
from the spark plug threads.
2. Install the spark plug with the spark plug wrench, and then tight-
en it to the specified torque.
TIPIf a torque wrench is not available
when installing a spark plug, a good
estimate of the correct torque is 1/4–
1/2 turn past finger tight. However, the
spark plug should be tightened to the
specified torque as soon as possible.3. Install the spark plug cap.
EAU39846
Engine oilThe engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
To check the en gine oil level
1. Place the motorcycle on a level surface and hold it in an upright
position. A slight tilt to the side can
result in a false reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set- tles, remove the engine oil filler
cap, wipe the engine oil dipstick
clean, insert it back into the oil fill-
er hole (without screwing it in), and
then remove it again to check the
oil level.TIPThe engine oil should be between the
tip of the dipstick and the maximum
level mark.
Specifie d spark plu g:
NGK/CR6HSA1. Spark plug gapSpark plu g g ap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
Ti ghtenin g torque:
Spark plug: 13 Nm (1.3 m·kgf, 9.4 ft·lbf)
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4. If the engine oil is not between the
tip of the dipstick and the maxi-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.
5. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler hole, and then tighten the oil filler
cap.
To chan ge the en gine oil
1. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil. 3. Remove the engine oil filler cap,
the engine oil drain bolt and its
gasket to drain the oil from the
crankcase.
4. Install a new gasket and the drain bolt, and then tighten the drain
bolt to the specified torque.
5. Refill with the specified amount of the recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil filler
cap.
NOTICE
ECA11621
In or der to prevent clutch slip-
pa ge (since the en gine oil also
lu bricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a hi gh-
er quality than specifie d. In
a dd ition, do not use oils la bele d
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
hi gher.
Make sure that no forei gn mate-
rial enters the crankcase.6. Start the engine, and then let it idle for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
immediately turn the engine off
and check for the cause.
7. Turn the engine off, and then check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Engine oil dipstick
3. Maximum level mark
4. Tip of the engine oil dipstick
1
3
4
2
1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
Ti ghtenin g torque:
Engine oil drain bolt: 20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
1
2
Recommended engine oil: See page 9-1.
Oil change quantity: 0.80 L (0.85 US qt, 0.70 Imp.qt)
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EAU40422
Cleaning the spark arresterThe spark arrester should be cleaned
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
WARNING
EWA10981
Always let the exhaust system
cool prior to touching exhaust
components.
Do not start the en gine when
cleanin g the exhaust system.TIPMake sure to select a well-ventilated
area free of combustible materials to
clean the spark arrester.1. Remove the tailpipe by removing
the bolts, and then pulling it out of
the muffler. 2. Tap the tailpipe lightly, and then
use a wire brush to remove any
carbon deposits from the spark
arrester portion of the tailpipe and
inside of the tailpipe housing. 3. Insert the tailpipe into the muffler,
and then install and tighten the
bolts to the specified torque.
TIPMake sure to align the bolt holes when
inserting the tailpipe.
1. Tailpipe
2. Tailpipe bolt
1. Spark arrester
21
1
Ti
ghtenin g torque:
Tailpipe bolt: 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
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7very carefully an
d replace it as
soon as possi ble with a hi gh-
quality prod uct.
Ride conservatively after
chan gin g a tire since the tire
must seat itself on the rim prop-
erly. Failure to allow proper
seatin g may cause tire failure,
which may result in damag e to
the motorcycle an d injury to the
ri der.
EAU21944
Spoke wheels
WARNING
EWA10611
The wheels on this mo del are not
d esi gne d for use with tu beless tires.
Do not attempt to use tu beless tires
on this mod el.To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the following points
regarding the specified wheels.
The wheel rims should be
checked for cracks, bends, warp-
age or other damage, and the
spokes for looseness or damage
before each ride. If any damage is
found, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the wheel. Do not attempt
even the smallest repair to the
wheel. A deformed or cracked
wheel must be replaced.
The wheel should be balanced
whenever either the tire or wheel
has been changed or replaced. An
unbalanced wheel can result in
poor performance, adverse han-
dling characteristics, and a short-
ened tire life.
EAU44664
Adjustin g the clutch free playThe clutch free play must be checked
and, if necessary, adjusted as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Slowly turn the clutch adjusting screw in direction (a) until resis-
tance is felt, and then turn it 1/8
turn in direction (b).
3. Tighten the locknut to the speci- fied torque.1. Locknut
2. Clutch adjusting screwTightenin g torque:
Locknut:
8 Nm (0.8 m·kgf, 5.8 ft·lbf)
1 2
(a)
(b)
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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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7. Remove the brake shoe assembly
from the wheel hub by pulling it
out.
8. Remove the wheel. To install the front wheel
1. Install the brake shoe assembly into the wheel hub.
2. Lift the wheel up between the fork legs.
TIPMake sure that the slot in the brake
shoe plate fits over the retainer on the
fork leg.3. Insert the wheel axle from theright-hand side, and then install
the washer and the axle nut.
4. Lower the front wheel so that it is on the ground, and then put the
sidestand down. 5. Tighten the axle nut to the speci-
fied torque.
6. Adjust the brake lever free play. (See page 7-18.)
7. While applying the front brake, push down hard on the handlebar
several times to check for proper
fork operation.
1. Wheel axle
1. Brake shoe assembly
1
1. Slot
2. Retainer
21
Tightenin g torque:
Axle nut: 35 Nm (3.5 m·kgf, 25 ft·lbf)
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EAU25081
Rear wheel
EAU56800
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. Disconnect the brake torque rod
from the brake shoe plate by re-
moving the cotter pin, the nut and
the bolt. 2. Remove the brake pedal free play
adjusting nut, and then discon-
nect the brake rod at the brake
camshaft lever.
3. Fully loosen the locknut and the drive chain slack adjusting nut on
both ends of the swingarm. 4. Loosen the axle nut.
5. Lift the rear wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 7-28.
6. Remove the axle nut, washer and the drive chain puller at the left-
hand side, then pull the wheel axle
out together with the drive chain
puller from the right-hand side.
7. Push the wheel forward, and then remove the drive chain from the
rear sprocket.1. Brake torque rod
2. Cotter pin
3. Brake torque rod bolt and nut
4. Brake shoe plate
1. Brake rod
2. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
3. Brake camshaft lever
4. Wheel axle
1. Axle nut
2. Washer
3. Drive chain puller
4. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
5. Locknut
1 2
3 5
4
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