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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-22
6
WARNING
EWA10601
This motorcycle is fitte d with super-
hi gh-spee d tires. Note the followin g
points in or der to make the most ef-
ficient use of these tires. Use only the specified replace-
ment tires. Other tires may run
the dan ger of bursting at super
hi gh spee ds.
Bran d-new tires can have a rel-
atively poor g rip on certain roa d
surfaces until they have been
“ b roken in”. Therefore, it is a d-
visa ble before doin g any hi gh-
speed ridin g to ri de conserva-
tively for approximately 100 km
(60 mi) after installin g a new tire.
The tires must be warmed up
b efore a hi gh-spee d run.
Always a djust the tire air pres-
sure accor din g to the operatin g
con ditions.
EAU21963
Cast wheels
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your vehicle,
note the following points regarding the
specified wheels.
The wheel rims should be
checked for cracks, bends, warp-
age or other 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 de-
formed 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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Motorcycle care and stora ge
7-3
7
2. For drive chain-equipped models:
Dry and then lubricate the drive
chain to prevent rust.
3. Use a chrome polish to shine chrome, aluminum, and stainless
steel parts. Often the thermally in-
duced discoloring of stainless
steel exhaust systems can be re-
moved through polishing.
4. Apply a corrosion protection spray on all metal parts including
chrome or nickel-plated surfaces.
WARNING! Do not apply silicone
or oil spray to seats, han d g rips,
ru bber foot pe gs or tire tread s.
Otherwise these parts will b e-
come slippery, which coul d
cause loss of control. Thor-
ou ghly clean the surfaces of
these parts before operatin g the
vehicle. [EWA20650]
5. Treat rubber, vinyl, and unpainted plastic parts with a suitable care
product.
6. Touch up minor paint damage caused by stones, etc.
7. Wax all painted surfaces using a non-abrasive wax or use a detail
spray for motorcycles.
8. When finished cleaning, start the engine and let it idle for several mi-
nutes to help dry any remaining
moisture.
9. If the headlight lens has fogged up, start the engine and turn on
the headlight to help remove the
moisture.
10. Let the vehicle dry completely be- fore storing or covering it.
NOTICE
ECA26320
Do not apply wax to ru bber or
unpainte d plastic parts.
Do not use a brasive polishin g
compoun ds as they will wear
away the paint.
Apply sprays an d wax sparin gly.
Wipe off excess afterwar ds.
WARNING
EWA20660
Contaminants left on the brakes or
tires can cause loss of control. Make sure there is no lu bricant
or wax on the brakes or tires.
If necessary, wash the tires with
warm water an d a mil d d eter-
g ent.
If necessary, clean the brake
d iscs an d pad s with b rake
cleaner or acetone.
Before ri din g at hi gher spee ds,
test the vehicle’s brakin g per-
formance an d cornerin g b ehav-
ior.
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Motorcycle care and stora ge
7-5
7
8. Check and correct the tire air
pressure, and then lift the vehicle
so that all wheels are off the
ground. Otherwise, turn the
wheels a little once a month in or-
der to prevent the tires from be-
coming degraded in one spot.
9. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
10. Remove the battery and fully char- ge it, or attach a maintenance
charger to keep the battery opti-
mally charged. NOTICE: Confirm
that the b attery and its char ger
are compati ble. Do not char ge a
VRLA battery with a convention-
al char ger.
[ECA26330]
TIP
If the battery will be removed,
charge it once a month and store
it in a temperate location between
0-30 °C (32-90 °F).
See page 6-31 for more informa-
tion on charging and storing the
battery.
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Index
10-2
10
Stop mode indicator light ....................... 3-5
Stop mode switch................................. 3-23
Stop/Run/Start switch .......................... 3-23
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment ........................... 3-36
Suspension, adjusting the front and
rear ..................................................... 3-41
Suspension system warning light ........... 3-5
T
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-28
Throttle grip free play, checking ........... 6-19
Tires ...................................................... 6-20
Tool kit .................................................... 6-2
Traction control system ........................ 3-28
Traction control system indicator light ... 3-4
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-35
Troubleshooting chart........................... 6-36
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... 3-3
Turn signal switch ................................. 3-23
V
Valve clearance..................................... 6-19
Vehicle identification number ................. 9-1
Vehicle lights ......................................... 6-34
W
Wheel bearings, checking..................... 6-31
Wheels .................................................. 6-22
Y
Yamalube .............................................. 6-14
YCC-S clutch ........................................ 6-23
YCC-S system ...................................... 3-24
YCC-S system warning light................... 3-5
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