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PERIODIC CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE............................................................................. 3-1
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................ 3-1
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART FOR THE EMISSION CONTROL 
SYSTEM .................................................................................................... 3-1
GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHART ........................ 3-2
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS FOR COMPETITION USE ......................... 3-4
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE................................. 3-9
GENERAL INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE........................................ 3-9
ENGINE.......................................................................................................... 3-10
CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL ........................................................ 3-10
CHECKING THE COOLING SYSTEM ..................................................... 3-10
CHANGING THE COOLANT.................................................................... 3-10
CHECKING THE RADIATOR CAP .......................................................... 3-11
CHECKING THE RADIATOR CAP VALVE OPENING PRESSURE ....... 3-11
CHECKING THE COOLANT CIRCULATORY SYSTEM FOR LEAKS .... 3-12
ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH LEVER FREE PLAY .................................... 3-12
ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE GRIP FREE PLAY .................................. 3-13
LUBRICATING THE THROTTLE CABLE ................................................ 3-14
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT................................................. 3-14
CHECKING THE THROTTLE BODY JOINT ............................................ 3-15
CHECKING THE BREATHER HOSES .................................................... 3-15
CHECKING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM..................................................... 3-15
CHECKING THE FUEL LINE ................................................................... 3-16
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL..................................................... 3-16
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL ................................................................ 3-17
ADJUSTING THE ENGINE IDLING SPEED ............................................ 3-18
ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEARANCE ................................................. 3-19
CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTER ..................................................... 3-24
CHASSIS........................................................................................................ 3-25
BLEEDING THE BRAKE SYSTEM .......................................................... 3-25
CHECKING THE BRAKE HOSE .............................................................. 3-26
ADJUSTING THE FRONT BRAKE .......................................................... 3-26
ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE ............................................................. 3-27
CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE PADS ................................................. 3-27
CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE PADS ................................................... 3-29
CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE PAD INSULATOR ................................ 3-30
CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL.................................................. 3-30
ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN SLACK ................................................ 3-31
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS ................................................... 3-32
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK PROTECTOR GUIDE .......................... 3-32
CLEANING THE FRONT FORK OIL SEAL AND DUST SEAL ................ 3-32
AIR BLEEDING FROM FRONT FORK .................................................... 3-32
ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS .................................................. 3-33
CHECKING THE SWINGARM OPERATION ........................................... 3-34
CHECKING THE REAR SUSPENSION ................................................... 3-34 

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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EAS2GBB074
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
EAS2GBB075INTRODUCTION
This chapter includes all information necessary to perform recommended checks and adjustments. 
If followed, these preventive maintenance procedures will ensure more reliable vehicle operation, a 
longer service life and reduce the need for costly overhaul work. This information applies to vehicles 
already in service as well as to new vehicles that are being prepared for sale. All service technicians 
should be familiar with this entire chapter.
EAS2GBB076PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART FOR THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
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• From 4200 mi (7000 km) or 9 months, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 1800 mi (3000 
km) or 3 months.
• Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special 
tools, data and technical skills.
NO. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSINITIALODOMETER READ-
INGS
600 mi 
(1000 
km) or 1 
month1800 mi 
(3000 
km) or 3 
months3000 mi 
(5000 
km) or 6 
months
1*Fuel line• Check fuel hoses for cracks or dam-
age.
• Replace if necessary.
2Spark plug• Check condition.
• Adjust gap and clean.
3*Valve clear-
ance• Check and adjust valve clearance 
when engine is cold.
4*Air filter ele-
ment• Clean with solvent and apply Yamaha 
foam air filter oil or other quality foam 
air filter oil.
• Replace if necessary.
5*Breather 
system• Check ventilation hose for cracks or 
damage and drain any deposits.
• Replace. Every 2 years
6*Fuel injec-
tion• Adjust engine idling speed.
7Exhaust sys-
tem• Check for leakage.
• Tighten if necessary.
• Replace gasket(s) if necessary.
8Engine oil• Change (warm engine before drain-
ing).
9Engine oil fil-
ter element•Replace.
10Engine oil 
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COOLING SYSTEM
Check coolant lev-
el and leakage
Check radiator cap 
operation
Replace coolant Every two years
Inspect hoses
OUTSIDE NUTS 
AND BOLTS
RetightenRefer to “STARTING AND 
BREAK-IN” on page 1-30.
AIR FILTER
Clean and lubri-
cateUse Yamaha foam air filter oil 
or other quality foam air filter 
oil.
Replace
OIL FILTER
Replace
ENGINE GUARD
Replace Breakage
FRAME
Clean and inspect
FUEL TANK, FUEL 
PUMP
Clean and inspect
FUEL HOSE
Inspect
Replace Every four yearsITEMAfter 
break-
inEvery 
raceEvery 
third 
(or 
500 
km)Every 
fifth 
(or 
1,000 
km)As re-
quiredRemarks 

ENGINE
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EAS2GBB090LUBRICATING THE THROTTLE CABLE
1. Remove:
• Cover (throttle cable cap) “1”
• Cover (grip cap) “2”
• Throttle grip cap “3”
2. Lubricate:
• Throttle cable end “a” 
3. Install:
• Throttle grip cap
• Screw (throttle grip cap)
4. Install:
• Cover (grip cap)
• Cover (throttle cable cap)
EWA
WARNING
Check that the throttle grip moves smooth-
ly. If this does not move smoothly, correct 
the installed positions.
EAS2GBB091CLEANING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT
1. Remove:
• Fuel tank cap cover “1”
Refer to “FUEL TANK CAP” on page 1-21.
• Air filter case cover “2”
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Loosen the quick fastener screw “3” and re-
move the air filter case cover.
2. Remove:
• Air filter mounting bolt “1”
• Air filter element “2”
• Air filter guide “3” (from the air filter element)
3. Wash:
• Air filter element
EWA
WARNING
Do not use gasoline or organic (acid/alka-
line) volatile oil for washing.
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After washing the element with air filter cleaner 
or kerosene, squeeze and dry it completely.
ECA
NOTICE
Do not twist the element when squeezing 
the element. Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
Screw (throttle grip cap)
3.8 Nm (0.38 m·kgf, 2.8 ft·lbf)
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4. Check:
• Air filter element
Damage  Replace.
5. Apply:
• Yamaha foam air filter oil or other quality 
foam air filter oil
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Squeeze out the excess oil. Element should be 
wet but not dripping.
6. Install:
• Air filter guide “1” (to the air filter element)
• Air filter element “2”
• Air filter mounting bolt “3”
7. Install:
• Air filter case cover “1”
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Align the air filter case cover groove “a” with the 
air filter case edge “b”.8. Install:
• Fuel tank cap cover
EAS2GBB092CHECKING THE THROTTLE BODY JOINT
1. Check:
• Throttle body joint
Refer to “CHECKING THE THROTTLE 
BODY JOINT” on page 8-10.
EAS2GBB093CHECKING THE BREATHER HOSES
1. Check:
• Breather hose “1”
Crack/damage  Replace.
Loose connection  Connect properly.
ECA
NOTICE
Make sure the cylinder head breather hose 
is routed correctly.
EAS2GBB094CHECKING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM
1. Remove:
• Exhaust pipe protector
2. Check:
• Exhaust pipe 1
• Exhaust pipe 2
• Silencer
Crack/damage  Replace.
Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 6-1.
• Exhaust gas
Leaks  Replace the gasket.
Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 6-1. Oil application quantify
50 g
Air filter mounting bolt
2.0 Nm (0.20 m·kgf, 1.4 ft·lbf)
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d. Install the oil strainer.
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6. Install:
•Gasket
• Drain bolt
7. Pour the specified amount of engine oil into 
the oil filler cap hole.
8. Install:
• Oil filler cap
9. Check:
• Oil level
Refer to “CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL 
LEVEL” on page 3-16.
10.Check:
• Engine oil pressure
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a. Slightly loosen the oil pressure check bolt 
“1”.
EWA
WARNING
When the engine is started with the check 
bolt removed, oil will spout; therefore, al-
ways loosen it before the checkup.b. Start the engine and keep it idling until oil 
starts to seep from the oil pressure check 
bolt.
EWA
WARNING
Always keep the engine idling speed during 
the checkup without increasing the engine 
speed.
ECA
NOTICE
If no engine oil seeps out after one minute, 
immediately turn the engine off so it will not 
seize.
c. If no engine oil seeps out, check the engine 
oil for leaks, and the engine oil passage and 
the oil pump for damage.
d. Check the oil pressure again.
e. Tighten the oil pressure check bolt.
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EAS2GBB098ADJUSTING THE ENGINE IDLING SPEED
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• Because the air pressure is lower at high alti-
tudes, the air-fuel mixture will become richer. 
If the idling speed is low, turn the starter knob/
idle screw a few clicks counterclockwise to in-
crease the speed before the adjustment.
• Before adjusting the engine idling speed, 
make sure that the air filter element is not 
clogged, the engine compression is proper, 
and the throttle grip free play is proper.
• Adjust the engine idling speed with the starter 
knob/idle screw pushed in completely. Oil strainer bolt
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Drain bolt
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
Engine oil quantity
Oil change
0.83 L (0.88 US qt, 0.73 Imp.qt)
With oil filter removal
0.85 L (0.90 US qt, 0.75 Imp.qt)
Quantity (disassembled)
1.10 L (1.16 US qt, 0.97 Imp.qt)
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Oil pressure check bolt
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
1
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ENGINE REMOVAL
6-3
Removing the electronic parts
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Use a suitable stand to raise the front wheel 
off the ground.
Seat Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 5-1.
Side cover (left/right) Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 5-1.
Air scoop (left/right) Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 5-1.
Fuel tank Refer to “FUEL TANK” on page 8-1.
Air filter case cover
1 Rectifier/regulator 1
2ECU 1
3 Ignition coil 1
4 Neutral switch 1
5 AC magneto coupler 1 Disconnect.
6 Crankshaft position sensor coupler 1 Disconnect.
7 Coolant temperature sensor coupler 1 Disconnect.
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
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6
5
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ENGINE REMOVAL
6-4
Removing the engine
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Use a suitable stand to raise the front wheel 
off the ground.
Seat Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 5-1.
Side cover (left/right) Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 5-1.
Air scoop (left/right) Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 5-1.
Fuel tank Refer to “FUEL TANK” on page 8-1.
Exhaust pipe and silencer Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 6-1.
Air filter case Refer to “THROTTLE BODY” on page 8-7.
Throttle body Refer to “THROTTLE BODY” on page 8-7.
Clutch cable Refer to “CLUTCH” on page 6-42.
Shift pedal Refer to “SHIFT SHAFT” on page 6-54.
Starter motorRefer to “ELECTRIC STARTER” on page 6-
37.
1 Engine guard 1
2 Brake pedal 1
3Spring 1
4 Cylinder head breather hose 1
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7
6
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New
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3
2
1110
9
55 Nm (5.5 m kgf, 40 ft Ibf)T.R.