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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a Yamaha WR series. This model is the culmination of Yama-
ha's vast experience in the production of pacesetting racing machines. It represents the highest
grade of craftsmanship and reliability that have made Yamaha a leader.
This manual explains operation, inspection, basic maintenance and tuning of your machine. If you
have any questions about this manual or your machine, please contact your Yamaha dealer.
The design and manufacture of this Yamaha machine fully comply with the emissions standards for
clean air applicable at the date of manufacture. Yamaha has met these standards without reducing
the performance or economy of operation of the machine. To maintain these high standards, it is im-
portant that you and your Yamaha dealer pay close attention to the recommended maintenance
schedules and operating instructions contained within this manual.
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Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual
contains the most current product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor
discrepancies between your machine and this ma nual. If you have any questions concerning this
manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer.
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WARNING
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS
MACHINE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE UNTIL YOU HAVE ATTAINED A
SATISFACTORY KNOWLEDGE OF ITS CONTROLS AND OPERATING FEATURES AND UNTIL
YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED IN SAFE AND PROPER RIDING TECHNIQUES. REGULAR INSPEC-
TIONS AND CAREFUL MAINTENANCE, ALONG WITH GOOD RIDING SKILLS, WILL ENSURE
THAT YOU SAFETY ENJOY THE CAPABILITIES AND THE RELIABILITY OF THIS MACHINE.
EAS2GC1004
IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
Particularly important informat ion is distinguished in this manual by the following notations.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid
damage to the vehicle or other property.
A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
WARNING
NOTICE
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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EAS2GC1078MAINTENANCE INTERVALS FOR COMPETITION USE
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• The following schedule is intended as a general guide to maintenance and lubrication. Bear in mind that such factors as weather, terrain, geographical location, and individual usage will alter the re-
quired maintenance and lubrication intervals. If you ar e a doubt as to what intervals to follow in
maintaining and lubricating your ma chine, consult your Yamaha dealer.
• Periodic inspection is essential in making full use of the machine performance. The service life of
the parts varies substantially according to the en vironment in which the machine runs (e.g., rain,
dirt, etc.). Therefore, earlier inspection is required by reference to the list below.
ITEM After
break- in Every
race Every
third (or
500
km) Every
fifth (or
1,000 km) As re-
quired Remarks
ENGINE OIL Replace
VALVES Check the valve
clearances The engine must be cold.
Inspect Check the valve seats and
valve stems for wear.
Replace
VALVE SPRINGS Inspect Check the free length and the
tilt.
Replace
VALVE LIFTERS Inspect Check for scratches and wear.
Replace
CAMSHAFTS Inspect the camshaft surface.
Inspect Inspect the decompression
system.
Replace
CAMSHAFT
SPROCKETS Inspect Check for wear on the teeth
and for damage.
Replace
PISTON Inspect crack.
Inspect Inspect carbon deposits and
eliminate them.
Clean
Replace It is recommended that the pis-
ton pin and ring are also re-
placed at the same time.
PISTON RING
Inspect Check ring end gap.
Replace
