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TIP
Using the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both drive chain pullers are in the same
position for proper wheel alignment.
3. Tighten the axle nut and both
locknuts to the specified torques.
4. Adjust the brake pedal free play. (See page 7-19.)
5. Make sure that the drive chain pullers are in the same position,
the drive chain slack is correct,
and the drive chain moves
smoothly.
EAU23018
Cleanin g an d lu bricatin g the
d rive chain
The drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or
wet areas. Service the drive chain as
follows.
NOTICE
ECA10584
The drive chain must b e lubricate d
after washin g the motorcycle, ri din g
in the rain or ri din g in wet areas.
1. Remove all dirt and mud from the
drive chain with a brush or cloth.
TIP
For a thorough cleaning, have a
Yamaha dealer remove the drive chain and soak it in solvent.
2. Spray Yamaha chain lubricant or other suitable chain lubricant on
the entire chain, making sure that
all side plates and rollers have
been sufficiently oiled.
1. Alignment marks
2. Locknut
3. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
4. Drive chain puller
Tightenin g torques:
Axle nut:
60 N·m (6.0 kgf·m, 44 lb·ft)
Locknut: 7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 lb·ft)
(a)
(b)
432 1
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EAU43623
Checkin g an d lu bricatin g the
b rake lever
The operation of the brake lever should
be checked before each ride, and the
lever pivot should be lubricated if nec-
essary.
EAU23185
Checkin g an d lu bricatin g the
b rake pe dal
The operation of the brake pedal
should be checked before each ride,
and the pedal pivot should be lubricat-
ed if necessary.
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Lithium-soap-based greaseRecommen ded lu bricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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EAU23273
Checkin g the front fork
The condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the con dition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation 1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa- ce and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoi d injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no dan ger of it fallin g
over.
[EWA10752]
2. While applying the front brake, push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
NOTICE
ECA10591
If any d amage is foun d or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.
EAU23285
Checkin g the steerin g
Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Raise the front wheel off the ground. (See page 7-29.)
WARNING! To avoi d injury, se-
curely support the vehicle so
there is no d anger of it fallin g
over.
[EWA10752]
2. Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steer-
ing.
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EAU24361
Front wheel
EAU56491
To remove the front wheel
WARNING
EWA10822
To avoi d injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no d anger of it
fallin g over.
1. Slide the rubber cover back at the
brake lever.
2. Loosen the locknut, and then turn the brake lever free play adjusting
bolt fully in direction (a).
3. Loosen the axle nut. 4. Lift the front wheel off the ground
according to the procedure in the
previous section “Supporting the
motorcycle”.
5. Remove the axle nut and washer.
6. Pull the wheel axle out.
7. Remove the brake shoe assembly from the wheel hub by pulling it
out.
8. Remove the wheel.
To install the front wheel 1. Install the brake shoe assembly into the wheel hub.
2. Lift the wheel up between the fork legs.
TIP
Make sure that the slot in the brake
shoe plate fits over the retainer on the
fork leg.
1. Rubber cover
2. Brake lever free play adjusting bolt
3. Locknut
1. Axle nut
2. Washer
(a)
3
21
(a)
1. Wheel axle
1. Brake shoe assembly
1
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3. Insert the wheel axle from the right
side, and then install the washer
and the axle nut.
4. Lower the front wheel so that it is on the ground, and then put the
sidestand down.
5. Tighten the axle nut to the speci- fied torque.
6. Adjust the brake lever free play. (See page 7-18.)
7. While applying the front brake, push down hard on the handlebar
several times to check for proper
fork operation.
EAU25081
Rear wheel
EAU56801
To remove the rear wheel
WARNING
EWA10822
To avoi d injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no dan ger of it
fallin g over.
1. Disconnect the brake torque rod
from the brake shoe plate by re-
moving the cotter pin, the nut and
the bolt.
2. Remove the brake pedal free play adjusting nut, and then discon-
nect the brake rod at the brake
camshaft lever.
1. Slot
2. Retainer
Tightening torque:
Axle nut: 35 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 26 lb·ft)
2
1
1. Brake torque rod
2. Cotter pin
3. Brake torque rod bolt and nut
4. Brake shoe plate
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7 3. Fully loosen the locknut and the
drive chain slack adjusting nut on
both ends of the swingarm.
4. Loosen the axle nut.
5. Lift the rear wheel off the ground according to the procedure on
page 7-29.
6. Remove the axle nut, washer and drive chain puller on the left side,
and then pull the wheel axle out
together with the drive chain puller
from the right side. 7. Push the wheel forward, and then
remove the drive chain from the
rear sprocket.
TIP
The drive chain does not need to be
disassembled in order to remove and
install the wheel.
8. Remove the wheel.
To install the rear wheel 1. Install the drive chain onto the rear sprocket.
2. Lift the rear wheel off the ground, and then install the drive chain
puller and the wheel by inserting
the wheel axle from the right side.
3. Install the drive chain puller, wash- er and axle nut.
4. Lower the rear wheel so that it is on the ground, and then put the
sidestand down.
5. Install the brake rod onto the brake camshaft lever, and then in-
stall the brake pedal free play ad-
justing nut onto the brake rod.
6. Connect the brake torque rod to the brake shoe plate by installing
the bolt and nut, and then tighten
the nut to the specified torque.
1. Brake rod
2. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
3. Brake camshaft lever
4. Wheel axle
1. Axle nut
2. Washer
3. Drive chain puller
4. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
5. Locknut
1 23 5
4
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7. Insert a new cotter pin.
8. Adjust the drive chain slack. (See
page 7-21.)
9. Tighten the axle nut and both locknuts to the specified torque.
10. Adjust the brake pedal free play. (See page 7-19.)
EAU25853
Trou bleshootin g
Although Yamaha motorcycles receive
a thorough inspection before shipment
from the factory, trouble may occur
during operation. Any problem in the
fuel, compression, or ignition systems,
for example, can cause poor starting
and loss of power.
The following troubleshooting chart
represents a quick and easy procedure
for checking these vital systems your-
self. However, should your motorcycle
require any repair, take it to a Yamaha
dealer, whose skilled technicians have
the necessary tools, experience, and
know-how to service the motorcycle
properly.
Use only genuine Yamaha replace-
ment parts. Imitation parts may look
like Yamaha parts, but they are often
inferior, have a shorter service life and
can lead to expensive repair bills.
WARNING
EWA15142
When checkin g the fuel system, do
not smoke, an d make sure there are
no open flames or sparks in the ar-
ea, inclu din g pilot li ghts from water
heaters or furnaces. Gasoline or
g asoline vapors can i gnite or ex-
plo de, causin g severe injury or prop-
erty damag e.
Tightening torque:
Brake torque rod nut: 26 N·m (2.6 kgf·m, 19 lb·ft)
Ti ghtening torque:
Axle nut: 60 N·m (6.0 kgf·m, 44 lb·ft)
Locknut: 7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 lb·ft)
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8 fected
area any lon ger than in-
structe d. Also, thorou ghly rinse
the area off with water, imme di-
ately dry it, an d then apply a cor-
rosion protection spray.
Improper cleanin g can d amage
plastic parts (such as cowlin gs,
panels, win dshield s, head light
lenses, meter lenses, etc.) an d
the mufflers. Use only a soft,
clean cloth or spon ge with wa-
ter to clean plastic. However, if
the plastic parts cannot be thor-
ou ghly cleaned with water, di-
lute d mil d d eter gent with water
may be used . Be sure to rinse
off any d etergent resi due usin g
plenty of water, as it is harmful
to plastic parts.
Do not use any harsh chemical
prod ucts on plastic parts. Be
sure to avoi d using cloths or
spon ges which have been in
contact with stron g or a brasive
cleanin g prod ucts, solvent or
t h
inner, fuel (g asoline), rust re-
movers or inhi bitors, brake flui d,
antifreeze or electrolyte.
Do not use hi gh-pressure wash-
ers or steam-jet cleaners since
they cause water seepa ge an d
d eterioration in the followin g ar-
eas: seals (of wheel an d swin g-
arm bearin gs, fork an d b rakes),
electric components (couplers,
connectors, instruments,
switches an d lig hts), breather
hoses an d vents.
For motorcycles equippe d with
a win dshield : Do not use stron g
cleaners or har d spon ges as
they will cause dullin g or scratching
. Some cleanin g
compoun ds for plastic may
leave scratches on the win d-
shield . Test the pro duct on a
small hi dden part of the win d-
shield to make sure that it d oes
not leave any marks. If the win d-
shield is scratche d, use a quality
plast i
c polish
in g compoun d af-
ter washin g.
After normal use
Remove dirt with warm water, a mild
detergent, and a soft, clean sponge,
and then rinse thoroughly with clean
water. Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush
for hard-to-reach areas. Stubborn dirt
and insects will come off more easily if
the area is covered with a wet cloth for
a few minutes before cleaning.
After riding in the rain or near the sea
Since sea salt is extremely corrosive,
carry out the following steps after each
ride in the rain or near the sea.
1. Clean the motorcycle with cold water and a mild detergent, after
the engine has cooled down.
NOTICE: Do not use warm wa-
ter since it increases the corro-
sive action of the salt.
[ECA10792]
2. Apply a corrosion protection spray on all metal, including chrome-
and nickel-plated, surfaces to pre-
vent corrosion.
After cleaning 1. Dry the motorcycle with a chamois or an absorbing cloth.
2. Immediately dry the drive chain and lubricate it to prevent it from
rusting.
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