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Use only the specified b rake flu-
i d ; otherwise, the ru bber seals
may deteriorate, causin g leak-
a g e.
Refill with the same type of
brake flui d. A ddin g a brake flui d
other than DOT 4 may result in a
harmful chemical reaction.
Be careful that water or d ust
d oes not enter the brake flui d
reservoir when refillin g. Water
will si gnificantly lower the boil-
in g point of the flui d an d may re-
sult in vapor lock, an d d irt may
clo g the ABS hy draulic unit
valves.
NOTICE
ECA17641
Brake fluid may damag e painted
surfaces or plastic parts. Always
clean up spille d flui d imme diately.As the brake pads wear, it is normal for
the brake fluid level to gradually go
down. A low brake fluid level may indi-
cate worn brake pads and/or brake
system leakage; therefore, be sure to
check the brake pads for wear and the
brake system for leakage. If the brake fluid level goes down suddenly, have a
Yamaha dealer check the cause before further riding.
EAU22733
Chan gin g 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.
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EAU22762
Drive chain slackThe drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
EAU60043
To check the d rive 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 the neutral position.
3. Push down on the drive chain un- der the end of the drive chain gui-
de with a force of 15 N (1.5 kgf, 3.0
lbf).
4. Measure distance A between the drive chain guide and the center of
the chain as shown. 5. If distance A is incorrect, adjust it
as follows.
EAU59920
To a djust the drive chain slack
Consult a Yamaha dealer before ad-
justing the drive chain slack. 1. Loosen the locknut at each end of the swingarm, and then loosen the
axle nut. 2. To tighten the drive chain, turn the
drive chain slack adjusting nut at
each end of the swingarm in direc-
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 d rive
chain slack will overloa d the en-
g ine as well as other vital parts
of the motorcycle an d can lead
to chain slippag e or breakag e. If
d istance A is more than 58.0
mm (2.28 in), the chain can d am-
a g e the frame, swin garm, an d
other parts. To prevent this from
Distance A: 51.0–56.0 mm (2.01–2.20 in)
1. Drive chain guide
2. Distance A
2
1
1. Axle nut
2. Locknut
2
1
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g, keep the drive chain
slack within the specifie d limits.
[ECA23070]
TIPUsing the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
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slack within the specifie d limits.
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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6 occurrin
g, keep the drive chain
slack within the specifie d limits.
[ECA23070]
TIPUsing the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both drive chain slack adjusting plates
are in the same position for proper
wheel alignment.
3. Tighten the axle nut, and then
tighten the locknuts to the speci-
fied torques.
4. Make sure that the drive chain slack adjusting plates are in the
same position, the drive chain
slack is correct, and the drive
chain moves smoothly.
EAU23026
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 be lu bricated
after washin g the motorcycle, ri din g
in the rain or ri din g in wet areas.1. Clean the drive chain with kero-
sene and a small soft brush.
NOTICE: To prevent d amaging
the O-ring s, do not clean the
d rive chain with steam cleaners,
hi gh-pressure washers or inap-
propriate solvents.
[ECA11122]
2. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a special O-ring chain
lubricant. NOTICE: Do not use
en gine oil or any other lu bri-
cants for the drive chain, as they
1. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
1
(a)(b)
1. Alignment marks
2. Drive chain slack adjusting plateTi ghtenin g torques:
Axle nut: 105 Nm (10.5 m·kgf, 76 ft·lbf)
Locknut:
16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
2
1
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EAU59871
Replacin g the fusesThe main fuse and the fuse boxes,
which contain the fuses for the individ-
ual circuits, are located under the rider
seat. (See page 3-19.)TIPTo access the main fuse, remove the
starter relay cover as shown.
MT07 MT07A
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off the electrical circuit in question.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a new fuse of the specified
amperage. WARNING! Do not
1. Starter relay cover
2. Fuse box
3. Spare main fuse
4. Main fuse
2
3
4
1
1. Ignition fuse
2. Signaling system fuse
3. Headlight fuse
4. Fuel injection system fuse
5. Backup fuse (for clock and immobilizer sys-
tem)
6. Radiator fan motor fuse
7. Parking lighting fuse
8. Auxiliary fuse
9. Spare fuse
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
699
1. Ignition fuse
2. Signaling system fuse
3. Headlight fuse
4. Fuel injection system fuse
5. Backup fuse (for clock and immobilizer sys- tem)
6. Radiator fan motor fuse
7. ABS solenoid fuse
8. ABS motor fuse
9. Parking lighting fuse
10.Auxiliary fuse
11.ABS control unit fuse
12.Spare fuse
7
8
9
10
11
1
2
3
4
5
61212
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6 7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
EAU46405
Replacin g the auxiliary li ght
b ul bIf the auxiliary light bulb burns out, re-
place it as follows.
1. Remove the headlight unit. (See page 6-32.)
2. Remove the auxiliary light bulb socket (together with the bulb) by
turning it counterclockwise.
3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pulling it out of the socket. 4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the socket (together with
the bulb) by turning it clockwise.
6. Install the headlight unit.1. Auxiliary light bulb socket
1
1. Auxiliary light bulb
1
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EAU24182
Tail/b rake li ghtThis model is equipped with an LED-
type tail/brake light.
If the tail/brake light does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check it.
EAU24205
Replacin g a turn sig nal light
b ul b1. Remove the turn signal light lens
by removing the screw.
2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise. 3. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the screw. NOTICE: Do not over-
ti ghten the screw, otherwise the
lens may break.
[ECA11192]
1. Turn signal light lens
2. Screw
1
2
1. Turn signal light bulb
1
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EAU44802
Rear wheel (for non-ABS
mo dels)
WARNING
EWA14841
For the ABS mo del, have a Yamaha
d ealer remove an d install the wheel.
EAU59942
To remove the rear wheel
WARNING
EWA10822
To avoi d injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no dan ger of it
fallin g over.1. Loosen the locknut and drive
chain slack adjusting nut on each
side of the swingarm.
2. Loosen the axle nut. 3. Lift the rear wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 6-36.
4. Remove the axle nut, washer and the drive chain slack adjusting
plate.
5. Push the wheel forward, and then remove the drive chain from the
rear sprocket.
TIPIf the drive chain is difficult to re-
move, remove the wheel axle first,
and then lift the wheel upward
enough to remove the drive chain
from the rear sprocket.
The drive chain does not need to
be disassembled in order to re-
move and install the rear wheel.6. While supporting the brake caliper
and slightly lifting the wheel, pull
the wheel axle out and remove the
drive chain slack adjusting plate.
1. Drive chain slack adjusting plate
2. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
3. Locknut
4. Axle nut
1
2
3
4
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TIPA rubber mallet may be useful to tap
the wheel axle out.7. Remove the wheel. NOTICE: Do
not apply the b rake after the
wheel an d b rake disc have b een
remove d, otherwise the brake
pa ds will be forced shut.
[ECA11073]
To install the rear wheel
1. Install the wheel, the brake caliper bracket, and the drive chain slack
adjusting plate by inserting the
wheel axle from the right-hand
side.
TIPMake sure that the slot in the
brake caliper bracket is fit over the
retainer on the swingarm.
Make sure that there is enough
space between the brake pads
before installing the wheel.
If the chain puller is removed,
make sure that the arrow mark on
each chain puller is pointing up-
ward.
2. Install the drive chain onto the rear
sprocket.
3. Install the drive chain slack adjust- ing plate, washer and the axle nut.
4. Lower the rear wheel so that it is on the ground, and then put the
sidestand down.
5. Adjust the drive chain slack. (See page 6-23.)
6. Tighten the axle nut, and then tighten the locknuts to the speci-
fied torques.
1. Brake caliper
2. Drive chain slack adjusting plate
3. Wheel axle
13
2
1. Brake caliper bracket
2. Slot
3. Retainer
1
2
3
1. Drive chain puller
2. Arrow mark
2
1
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