Page 66 of 90
Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-23
7
EAU23115
Checkin g an d lu bricatin g the
throttle grip an d ca ble
The operation of the throttle grip
should be checked before each ride. In
addition, the cable should be lubricat-
ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
chart.
The throttle cable is equipped with a
rubber cover. Make sure that the cover
is securely installed. Even though the
cover is installed correctly, it does not
completely protect the cable from wa-
ter entry. Therefore, use care not to
pour water directly onto the cover or
cable when washing the vehicle. If the
cable or cover becomes dirty, wipe
clean with a moist cloth.
EAU43623
Checkin g an d lu bricatin g the
b rake lever
The operation of the brake lever should
be checked before each ride, and the
lever pivot should be lubricated if nec-
essary.
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
UB5181E0.book Page 23 Monday, April 6, 2015 9:22 AM
Page 67 of 90
Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-24
7
EAU23185
Checkin g an d lu bricatin g the
b rake pe dal
The operation of the brake pedal
should be checked before each ride,
and the pedal pivot should be lubricat-
ed if necessary.
EAU23203
Checkin g an d lu bricatin g the
si destan d
The operation of the sidestand should
be checked before each ride, and the
sidestand pivot and metal-to-metal
contact surfaces should be lubricated
if necessary.
WARNING
EWA10732
If the si destan d d oes not move up
an d d own smoothly, have a Yamaha
d ealer check or repair it. Otherwise,
the si destan d coul d contact the
g roun d an d d istract the operator, re-
sultin g in a possib le loss of control.
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
UB5181E0.book Page 24 Monday, April 6, 2015 9:22 AM
Page 68 of 90

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-25
7
EAUM1653
Lub ricatin g the swin garm piv-
ots
The swingarm pivots must be lubricat-
ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
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 surfa- ce 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 damag e is foun d or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
UB5181E0.book Page 25 Monday, April 6, 2015 9:22 AM
Page 72 of 90

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-29
7
EAU24351
Supportin g the motorcycle
Since this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other mainte-
nance requiring the motorcycle to
stand upright. Check that the motorcy-
cle is in a stable and level position be-
fore starting any maintenance. A
strong wooden box can be placed un-
der the engine for added stability.
To service the front wheel
1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcy- cle by using a motorcycle stand
or, if an additional motorcycle
stand is not available, by placing a
jack under the frame in front of the
rear wheel.
2. Raise the front wheel off the ground by using a motorcycle
stand.
To service the rear wheel
Raise the rear wheel off the ground by
using a motorcycle stand or, if a motor-
cycle stand is not available, by placing
a jack either under each side of the
frame in front of the rear wheel or under
each side of the swingarm.
EAU24361
Front wheel
EAU56491
To remove the front wheel
WARNING
EWA10822
To avoi d injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no dan ger of it
fallin g over.
1. Slide the rubber cover back at the
brake lever.
2. Loosen the locknut, and then turn the brake lever free play adjusting
bolt fully in direction (a).
3. Loosen the axle nut.
1. Rubber cover
2. Brake lever free play adjusting bolt
3. Locknut
1. Axle nut
2. Washer
(a)
3
21
(a)
UB5181E0.book Page 29 Monday, April 6, 2015 9:22 AM
Page 73 of 90

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-30
7
4. Lift the front wheel off the ground
according to the procedure in the
previous section “Supporting the
motorcycle”.
5. Remove the axle nut and washer.
6. Pull the wheel axle out.
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.
TIP
Make sure that the slot in the brake
shoe plate fits over the retainer on the
fork leg.
3. Insert the wheel axle from the rightside, 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
Tightenin g torque:
Axle nut: 35 Nm (3.5 m·kgf, 25 ft·lbf)
2
1
UB5181E0.book Page 30 Monday, April 6, 2015 9:22 AM
Page 74 of 90

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-31
7
EAU25081
Rear wheel
EAU56800
To remove the rear wheel
WARNING
EWA10822
To avoi d injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no d anger 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 7-29.
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.
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 23 5
4
UB5181E0.book Page 31 Monday, April 6, 2015 9:22 AM
Page 75 of 90

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-32
7
7. Push the wheel forward, and then
remove the drive chain from the
rear sprocket.
TIP
The drive chain does not need to be
disassembled in order to remove and
install the wheel.
8. Remove the wheel.
To install the rear wheel 1. Install the drive chain onto the rear sprocket.
2. Lift the rear wheel off the ground, and then install the drive chain
puller and the wheel by inserting
the wheel axle from the right-hand
side.
3. Install the drive chain puller, wash- er and axle nut.
4. Lower the rear wheel so that it is on the ground, and then put the
sidestand down.
5. Install the brake rod onto the brake camshaft lever, and then in-
stall the brake pedal free play ad-
justing nut onto the brake rod.
6. Connect the brake torque rod to the brake shoe plate by installing
the bolt and nut, and then tighten
the nut to the specified torque. 7. Insert a new cotter pin.
8. Adjust the drive chain slack. (See
page 7-20.)
9. Tighten the axle nut to the speci- fied torque.
10. Adjust the brake pedal free play. (See page 7-19.)
Tightenin g torque:
Brake torque rod nut: 26 Nm (2.6 m·kgf, 19 ft·lbf)
Ti ghtenin g torque:
Axle nut: 60 Nm (6.0 m·kgf, 43 ft·lbf)
UB5181E0.book Page 32 Monday, April 6, 2015 9:22 AM
Page 79 of 90

Motorcycle care and stora ge
8-2
8
fected
area any lon ger than in-
structed . Also, thorou ghly rinse
the area off with water, immed i-
ately dry it, an d then apply a cor-
rosion protection spray.
Improper cleanin g can damag e
plastic parts (such as cowlin gs,
panels, win dshield s, hea dlig ht
lenses, meter lenses, etc.) an d
the mufflers. Use only a soft,
clean cloth or spon ge with wa-
ter to clean plastic. However, if
the plastic parts cannot be thor-
ou ghly cleaned with water, di-
lute d mil d d eter gent with water
may be used . Be sure to rinse
off any d etergent resi due usin g
plenty of water, as it is harmful
to plastic parts.
Do not use any harsh chemical
prod ucts on plastic parts. Be
sure to avoi d usin g cloths or
spon ges which have b een in
contact with stron g or a brasive
cleanin g pro ducts, solvent or
thinner, fuel ( gasoline), rust re-
movers or inhi bitors, brake flui d,
antifreeze or electrolyte.
Do not use hi gh-pressure wash-
ers or steam-jet cleaners since
they cause water seepag e and
d eterioration in the followin g ar-
eas: seals (of wheel an d swin g-
arm bearin gs, fork an d b rakes),
electric components (couplers,
connectors, instruments,
switches an d li ghts), breather
hoses an d vents.
For motorcycles equippe d with
a win dshiel d: Do not use stron g
cleaners or har d spon ges as
they will cause dullin g or scratchin
g. Some cleanin g
compoun ds for plastic may
leave scratches on the win d-
shiel d. Test the pro duct on a
small hidden part of the win d-
shiel d to make sure that it does
not leave any marks. If the win d-
shiel d is scratche d, use a quality
plast
ic polishin g compoun d af-
ter washin g.
After normal use
Remove dirt with warm water, a mild
detergent, and a soft, clean sponge,
and then rinse thoroughly with clean
water. Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush
for hard-to-reach areas. Stubborn dirt
and insects will come off more easily if
the area is covered with a wet cloth for
a few minutes before cleaning.
After riding in the rain or near the sea
Since sea salt is extremely corrosive,
carry out the following steps after each
ride in the rain or near the sea.
1. Clean the motorcycle with cold water and a mild detergent, after
the engine has cooled down.
NOTICE: Do not use warm wa-
ter since it increases the corro-
sive action of the salt.
[ECA10792]
2. Apply a corrosion protection spray on all metal, including chrome-
and nickel-plated, surfaces to pre-
vent corrosion.
After cleanin g
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.
UB5181E0.book Page 2 Monday, April 6, 2015 9:22 AM