Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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General maintenance an d lu brication chart
NO. ITEM
1 Air filter element • Replace. √
2Clutch • Check operation.
•Adjust.
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3 *Front brake • Check operation, fluid level and
vehicle for fluid leakage. √√√√√√
• Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
4 *Rear brake • Check operation, fluid level and
vehicle for fluid leakage. √√√√√√
• Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
5 *Brake hoses • Check for cracks or damage.
• Check for correct routing and
clamping. √√√√√
• Replace. Every 4 years
6 *Brake flui d • Change. Every 2 years
7 *Wheels • Check runout and for damage. √√√√
8 *Tires • Check tread depth and for
damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary. √√√√√
9 *Wheel bearin gs • Check bearings for looseness
or damage. √√√√
10 *Swin garm • Check operation and for exces-
sive play. √√√√
• Lubricate with lithium-soap- based grease. Every 50000 km (30000 mi)
11 Drive chain • Check chain slack, alignment
and condition.
• Adjust and lubricate chain with a special O-ring chain lubricant
thoroughly. Every 1000 km (600 mi) and af-
ter washing the motorcycle, rid- ing in the rain or riding in wet areas
12 *Steerin g b earin gs • Check bearing play and steer-
ing for roughness. √√√√√
• Lubricate with lithium-soap- based grease. Every 20000 km (12000 mi)X 1000 km
CHECK OR
MAINTENANCE JOB
X 1000 mi
ODOMETER READINGS
ANNUAL CHECK
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Drive chain slack
The drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
EAU59593To check the d rive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on the cen- terstand.
2. Shift the transmission into the neutral position.
3. Push on the drive chain at the cen- ter point between the drive axle
and the rear wheel axle with a
force of 50 N (5.0 kgf, 11 lbf).
4. Measure the drive chain slack as shown.
5. If the drive chain slack is incorrect, adjust it as follows.
EAU53951To a djust the d rive chain slack
Consult a Yamaha dealer before ad-
justing the drive chain slack. 1. Take the motorcycle off the cen- terstand, and then put the side-
stand down. 2. Loosen the locknut at each end of
the swingarm, and then loosen the
axle nut.
3. Place the motorcycle on the cen- terstand.
4. 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 drive
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.
To prevent this from occurrin g,
keep the d rive chain slack with-
in the specified limits.
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TIP
Using the alignment marks on each
drive chain puller, make sure that both
chain pullers are in the same position
for proper wheel alignment.
Drive chain slack:
45.0–55.0 mm (1.77–2.17 in)
1. Drive chain slack
1
1. Axle nut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
3. Locknut
3
1
2(a)
(b)
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