Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-30
6
EAU23273
Checkin g the front fork
The 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 sur- face 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.
EAU45512
Checkin g the steerin g
Worn 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 the vehicle on the center- stand. WARNING! To avoi d inju-
ry, 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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7-4
7
EAU26244
Stora ge
Short-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover. Be
sure the engine and the exhaust sys-
tem are cool before covering the mo-
torcycle.
NOTICE
ECA10811
Storin g the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated room or cover-
in g it with a tarp, while it is still
wet, will allow water an d humi d-
ity to seep in an d cause rust.
To prevent corrosion, avoi d
d amp cellars, sta bles ( because
of the presence of ammonia)
an d areas where stron g chemi-
cals are store d.
Lon g-term
Before storing your motorcycle for sev-
eral months: 1. Follow all the instructions in the “Care” section of this chapter.
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 cylinders, piston rings,
etc. from corrosion.a. Remove the spark plug caps and spark plugs.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into each spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug caps onto the spark plugs, and then
place the spark plugs on the cylinder head so that the elec-
trodes are grounded. (This will
limit sparking during the next
step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder walls with oil.)
WARNING! To prevent d am-
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 caps
from the spark plugs, and then
install the spark plugs and the
spark plug caps.
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 outlets with plastic bags to prevent moisture
from entering them.
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.
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Index
A
ABS ....................................................... 3-29
ABS warning light ................................... 3-5
Accessory box ...................................... 3-39
Air filter element .................................... 6-17
Auxiliary DC jack ................................... 3-50
B
Battery .................................................. 6-31
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-27
Brake and YCC-S clutch fluid levels, checking ............................................. 6-24
Brake and YCC-S clutch fluids, changing ............................................. 6-26
Brake lever ............................................ 3-28
Brake lever, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-28
Brake lever free play, checking............. 6-22
Brake light switches.............................. 6-23
Brake pedal........................................... 3-28
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-26
Canister................................................. 6-11
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters .............................. 3-34
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and lubricating .................................... 6-28
Coolant ................................................. 6-15
Cornering lights .................................... 3-51
Cowling vents, opening and closing ..... 3-41
Cruise control indicator lights ................. 3-4
Cruise control switches ........................ 3-25
Cruise control system ............................. 3-8
D
Diagnostic connector.............................. 9-2
Dimmer/Pass switch ............................. 3-24
D-mode (drive mode) ............................ 3-23
E
Electronically adjustable suspension system warning light............................. 3-6
Engine break-in....................................... 5-6
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-17
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-11
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-5
F
Final gear oil.......................................... 6-14
Front and rear brake pads, checking.... 6-23
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-30
Fuel ....................................................... 3-32 Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-5
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-31
Fuel tank overflow hose ....................... 3-33
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-33
H
Handlebar position, adjusting .............. 3-40
Handlebar switches .............................. 3-24
Hand shift lever .................................... 3-27
Hazard switch....................................... 3-24
Headlight beams, adjusting.................. 3-40
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-4
Horn switch .......................................... 3-24
I
Identification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system............... 3-48
Immobilizer system ................................ 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light.......... 3-7
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-4
M
Main switch/steering lock....................... 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control
system.................................................. 6-3
Matte color, caution ............................... 7-1
Menu switch ......................................... 3-25
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ...................... 3-11
N
Neutral indicator light ............................. 3-4
O
Oil level warning light ............................. 3-4
P
Panels, removing and installing.............. 6-7
Parking ................................................... 5-7
Part locations ......................................... 2-1
R
Rear suspension, lubricating ................ 6-29
Rear view mirrors ................................. 3-42
Rider seat height, adjusting.................. 3-36
S
Safety information .................................. 1-1
Seats .................................................... 3-34
Select switch ........................................ 3-25
Shift down indicator light ....................... 3-6
Shifting ................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal ............................................ 3-26
Sidestand ............................................. 3-47
Spark plugs, checking .......................... 6-10
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine ................................. 5-2
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