Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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Perio dic maintenance an d lu brication chart
The following chart is intended as a general guide to maintenance and lubrication.
Bear in mind that such factors as weather, terrain, geographical location, and in-
dividual usage will alter the required maintenance and lubrication intervals. If you
are in doubt as to what intervals to follow in maintaining and lubricating your mo-
torcycle, consult your Yamaha dealer.
TIP
Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they
require special tools, data and technical skills.
NO. ITEM ROUTINEAfter
break-in
Everyrace
Every
third race
Every
fifth race
As
required
1 *Piston  Check piston for carbon deposits and
cracks or damage.√√ Clean.
 Replace.
√√
2 *
Piston rings  Check piston ring end gap and rings 
for damage.√√
 Replace.√√
3 *
Piston pin and small
end bearing  Check piston pin and small end 
bearing for damage.√
 Replace.√
4 *
Cylinder head  Check cylinder head for carbon 
deposits.
√√ Clean.
 Check cylinder head gasket for damage.
√√ Tighten cylinder head nuts if necessary.
 Replace cylinder head gasket.
√
5 *
Cylinder  Check cylinder for score marks or 
wear.√√ Clean.
 Replace.
√
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