Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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General maintenance an d lu brication chart
TIP
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.
8
*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
1 *
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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.
THEREAFTER 
EVERYINITIAL
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which may result in 
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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 mo del.
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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