
Periodic maintenance and adjustment
6-17
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
ageing. Old and aged tires shall be
checked by tire specialists to ascertain
their suitability for further use.
WARNING
EWA10462
The front and rear tires should be of
the same make and design, other-
wise the handling characteristics of
the vehicle may be different, which
could lead to an accident.
After extensive tests,
only the tires list-
ed below have been approved for this
model by Yamaha.
EAU21944
Spoke wheels
WARNING
EWA10611
The wheels on this model are not de-
signed for use with tubeless tires.
Do not attempt to use tubeless tires
on this model.
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motorcy-
cle, note the following points regarding
the specified wheels.
The wheel rims should be checked
for cracks, bends, warpage or oth-
er damage, and the spokes for
looseness 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 de-
formed 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.
Front tire: Size:90/100-18M/C 54S
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/BT-45F
Rear tire: Size:
110/90-18M/C 61S
Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/BT-45R
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Motorcycle care and storage
7-3
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14 corrosion.
After cleaning 1. Dry the motorcycle with a chamois
or an absorbing cloth.
2. Immediately dry the drive chain and lubricate it to prevent it from
rusting.
3. Use a chrome polish to shine chrome, aluminum and stainless-
steel parts, including the exhaust
system. (Even the thermally in-
duced discoloring of stainless-
steel exhaust systems can be re-
moved through polishing.)
4. To prevent corrosion, it is recom- mended to apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray on all metal,
including chrome- and nickel-plat-
ed, surfaces.
5. Use spray oil as a universal clean- er to remove any remaining dirt.
6. Touch up minor paint damage caused by stones, etc.
7. Wax all painted surfaces.
8. Let the motorcycle dry completely before storing or covering it.
WARNING
EWA11132
Contaminants on the brakes or tires
can cause loss of control.
Make sure that there is no oil or
wax on the brakes or tires.
If necessary, clean the brake
discs and brake linings with a
regular brake disc cleaner or ac-
etone, and wash the tires with
warm water and a mild deter-
gent. Before riding at higher
speeds, test the motorcycle’s
braking performance and cor-
nering behavior.
NOTICE
ECA10801
Apply spray oil and wax spar-
ingly and make sure to wipe off
any excess.
Never apply oil or wax to any
rubber and plastic parts, but
treat them with a suitable care
product.
Avoid using abrasive polishing
compounds as they will wear
away the paint.
TIP
Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad-
vice on what products to use.
Washing, rainy weather or humid
climates can cause the headlight
lens to fog. Turning the headlight
on for a short period of time will
help remove the moisture from the
lens.
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Motorcycle care and storage
7-4
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2
3
4
5
6
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EAU43204
Storage
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 motor-
cycle.
NOTICE
ECA10811
Storing the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated room or cover-
ing it with a tarp, while it is still
wet, will allow water and humid-
ity to seep in and cause rust.
To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chemi-
cals are stored.
Long-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 pro- tect 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-
age or injury from sparking,
make sure to ground the
spark plug electrodes while
turning the engine
over.
[EWA10952]
e. Remove the spark plug capfrom the spark plug, and then
install the spark plug and the
spark plug cap.
4. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the sides-
tand/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 outlet with a plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
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.
TIP
Make any necessary repairs before
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Specifications
8-2
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Front tire:
Type: With tube
Size: 90/100-18M/C 54S
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/BT-45F
Rear tire:
Type:With tube
Size:
110/90-18M/C 61S
Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/BT-45R
Loading:
Maximum load:
150 kg (331 lb)
* (Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and accessories)
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
Up to 90 kg (198 lb) load:Front:
175 kPa (1.75 kgf/cm
2, 25 psi)
Rear: 200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm
2, 29 psi)
90 kg (198 lb) lo ad - maximum load:
Front: 200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm
2, 29 psi)
Rear: 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm
2, 33 psi)
Front wheel:
Wheel type:Spoke wheel
Rim size: 18 x 1.85
Rear wheel:
Wheel type:Spoke wheel
Rim size: 18 x 2.15
Front brake:
Type:Hydraulic disc brake
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4
Rear brake:
Type:Mechanical leading tr ailing drum brake
Front suspension:
Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring: Coil spring
Shock absorber:
Hydraulic damper
Wheel travel: 150 mm (5.9 in)
Rear suspension:
Type:
Swingarm
Spring: Coil spring
Shock absorber: Hydraulic damper
Wheel travel:
105 mm (4.1 in)
Electrical system:
System voltage:12 V
Ignition system:
TCI
Charging system: AC magneto
Battery:
Model:
GT4B-5
Voltage, capacity: 12 V, 2.5 Ah (10 HR)
Headlight:
Bulb type:
Halogen bulb
Bulb wattage quantity:
Headlight:
H4, 60.0 W/55.0 W x 1
Brake/tail light:
21.0 W/5.0 W 1
Front turn signal light: 21.0 W 2
Rear turn signal light:
21.0 W 2
Auxiliary light: 4.0 W 1
Meter lighting: 1.7 W 4
Neutral indicator light:
1.7 W 1
High beam indicator light: 1.7 W 1
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10-1
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3
4
5
6
7
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9
10
11
12
13
14
Index
A
Air filter element, replacing ................... 6-13
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-36
B
Battery................................................... 6-31
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-28
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-24
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-23
Brake lever .............................................. 3-7
Brake lever free play, adjusting............. 6-19
Brake light switches .............................. 6-22
Brake pads and shoes, checking .......... 6-22
Brake pedal ............................................. 3-7
Brake pedal, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-28
Brake pedal height and free play,
adjusting ............................................. 6-20
C
Cables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-27
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-11
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and lubricating .................................... 6-29
Clutch lever ............................................. 3-6
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............ 6-18
D
Decompression lever ............................ 3-12
Dimmer switch ........................................ 3-5
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-26
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-25
E
Engine break-in ....................................... 5-5
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-14
Engine oil and oil filter element ............... 6-9
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1
Engine stop switch .................................. 3-5
Engine trouble warning light.................... 3-3
F
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-30
Fuel ......................................................... 3-9
Fuel cock............................................... 3-11
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-5
Fuel level warning light ........................... 3-2
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose.......... 3-10
Fuel tank cap .......................................... 3-8
Fuses, replacing.................................... 6-33
H
Handlebar switches................................. 3-4
Hazard switch ......................................... 3-5 Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-35
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-2
Horn switch ............................................. 3-5
I
Identification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-15
Indicator lights and warning lights .......... 3-2
K
Kickstarter ............................................ 3-12
M
Main switch/steering lock ....................... 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic .... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system... 6-3
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-2
N
Neutral indicator light .............................. 3-2
P
Panel, removing and installing ............... 6-7
Parking ................................................... 5-6
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ............................................ 3-5
S
Safety information .................................. 1-1
Seat ...................................................... 3-13
Shifting ................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal .............................................. 3-6
Shift pedal, chec
king ............................ 6-21
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting ............................................. 3-13
Sidestand ............................................. 3-14
Spark plug, checking .............................. 6-8
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Speedometer unit ................................... 3-3
Starting the engine ................................. 5-2
Starting the engine, trouble .................... 5-3
Steering, checking ................................ 6-30
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-29
T
Tachometer ............................................ 3-4
Tail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-37
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-27
Throttle grip free play, checking ........... 6-14
Tires ..................................................... 6-15
Tool kit .................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-42
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-43
Turn signal indicator light ....................... 3-2
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