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General maintenance an d lu brication chart
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Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they
require special tools, data and technical skills.
4 *Tires Check tread depth and for damage.
Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.
5
*Wheel bearings Check bearings for smooth operation.
Replace if necessary.
6
*Steering bearings Check bearing assemblies for
looseness.
7 *Middle and final gear
cases Check for grease leakage.
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*Chassis fasteners Check all chassis fitting and fasteners.
9
*Autolube pump Check operation.
10
*Transmission oil Check for oil leakage.
Correct if necessary.
Change. Correct if necessary. Correct if necessary. Check gears for damage and wear.
Lubricate gears with
lithium-soap-based grease.
Moderately repack with
lithium-soap-based grease.
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
1 month3 months
6 months
6 months12 months
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*Front brake Check operation.
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Replace brake shoes.
Whenever worn to the limit.
2Rear brake Check operation.
Adjust brake lever free play.
Replace brake shoes. Whenever worn to the limit.
Every 2 years
Every 2 years
3Wheels Check runout and for damage.
Replace if necessary.
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Panel wheels
WARNING
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The wheels on this mod el 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 damage before each ride. If
any damage is found, have a
Yamaha dealer replace 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.
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Adjustin g the front an d rear
b rake lever free play
The front and rear brake lever free play
should be measured at the positions as
shown.
Front
Rear
Periodically check the front and rear
brake lever free play and, if necessary,
adjust them as follows.
To increase the brake lever free play,
turn the adjusting nut at the brake shoe
plate in direction (a). To decrease the
brake lever free play, turn the adjusting
nut in direction (b).
1. Front brake lever free play
1. Rear brake lever free play
Front brake lever free play:
10.0–20.0 mm (0.39–0.79 in)
Rear brake lever free play:
10.0–20.0 mm (0.39–0.79 in)
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