Table of contents
Location of important la bels ............1-1
Safety information ............................2-1
Description ........................................3-1
Left view ..........................................3-1
Right view ........................................3-2
Controls and instruments ................3-3
Instrument an d control functions ....4-1
Handlebar switch ............................4-1
Clutch lever .....................................4-1
Shift pedal .......................................4-2
Brake lever ......................................4-2
Brake pedal .....................................4-3
Fuel tank cap ...................................4-3
Fuel ..................................................4-3
Fuel tank breather hose...................4-6
Fuel cock .........................................4-6
Starter (choke) knob ........................4-7
Kickstarter .......................................4-7
Seat .................................................4-7
Adjusting the front fork ....................4-8
Front fork bleeding ........................4-10
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ....................................4-11
Removable sidestand ....................4-14
YPVS system .................................4-14 For your safety – pre-operation
checks
............................................... 5-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points ................................................. 6-1
Engine break-in............................... 6-1
Starting and warming up a cold engine .......................................... 6-2
Starting a warm engine................... 6-3
Shifting............................................ 6-3
Parking ............................................ 6-4
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 7-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart .......................... 7-2
Checking the spark plug................. 7-7
Transmission oil .............................. 7-8
Coolant ........................................... 7-9
Cleaning the air filter element ....... 7-11
Adjusting the carburetor ............... 7-13
Adjusting the engine idling speed......................................... 7-13
Adjusting the throttle grip free play ............................................ 7-13
Tires .............................................. 7-14
Spoke wheels ............................... 7-16
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ............................................ 7-16
Checking the brake lever free play ............................................ 7-17 Checking the shift pedal ............... 7-18
Checking the front and rear brake
pads ........................................... 7-18
Checking the brake fluid level ....... 7-19
Changing the brake fluid ............... 7-20
Drive chain slack ........................... 7-20
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain .......................................... 7-22
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 7-22
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 7-23
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............. 7-23
Checking and lubricating the brake pedal ................................ 7-24
Lubricating the rear suspension.... 7-24
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ... 7-24
Checking the front fork ................. 7-25
Checking the steering ................... 7-25
Checking the wheel bearings ........ 7-26
Supporting the motorcycle ........... 7-26
Front wheel ................................... 7-26
Rear wheel .................................... 7-27
Troubleshooting ............................ 7-29
Troubleshooting chart ................... 7-30
Motorcycle care an d stora ge .......... 8-1
Matte color caution ......................... 8-1
Care................................................. 8-1
Storage............................................ 8-3
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Description
3-2
3
EAU10421
Right view
10
8
79
6
21
3
4
5
1. Spring preload adjuster (page 4-11)
2. Compression damping force adjuster (page 4-11)
3. Kickstarter (page 4-7)
4. Spark plug cap (page 7-7)
5. Bleed screw (page 4-10)
6. Transmission oil filler cap (page 7-8)
7. Coolant drain bolt (page 7-10)
8. Brake pedal (page 4-3)
9. Transmission oil drain bolt (page 7-8)
10.Rebound damping force adjuster (page 4-11)
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
5-1
5
EAU1559B
Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection
and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWA11152
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment d amage.
Do not operate the vehicle if you fin d any pro blem. If a pro blem cannot b e corrected b y the proce dures provi ded in
this manual, have the vehicle inspecte d b y a Yamaha dealer.Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Fuel • Check fuel level in fuel tank.
• Always use a fresh mixture of gasoline and oil.
• Check fuel line for leakage.
• Check fuel tank breather hose for obstructions, cracks or damage, and check
hose connection. 4-3, 4-6
Transmission oil • Check for leakage. 7-8
Coolant • Check coolant level.
• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.
• Check cooling system for leakage. 7-9
Front brake • Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage. 7-18, 7-19
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Operation and important ri din g points
6-2
6
der. Remove any high spots on
the piston with #600-grit wet
sandpaper. Clean all components
and carefully reassemble the cyl-
inder head and cylinder.
7. Drain the break-in oil-fuel mixture from the fuel tank and refill with
the normal oil-fuel mixture. (See
page 4-3.)
8. Start the engine and check its power delivery and throttle re-
sponse throughout all gear rang-
es. Stop the engine and check the
spark plug condition. It should be-
gin to lighten in color.
9. Restart the motorcycle and ride it for about 10 to 15 more minutes.
Stop the engine and check the
spark plug condition. (See page
7-7.)
10. Lastly, thoroughly check the mo- torcycle for loose parts, oil leak-
age and any other problems.
Check all fittings and fasteners
and tighten as necessary.
TIPBe sure to inspect and make adjust-
ments thoroughly. In particular, check
control cable slack, drive chain slack
and for loose spokes.Notes on en gine overhauls
If the following parts have been re-
placed, they must be broken in as fol-
lows. Piston, rings or transmission
gears: 30 minutes of break-in op-
eration at half-throttle or less.
Cylinder or crankshaft: 60 minutes
of break-in operation is necessary.TIPObserve the condition of the engine
carefully during break-in operation.NOTICE
ECA10271
If any en gine trou ble shoul d occur
d urin g the en gine break-in perio d,
imme diately have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
EAU41308
Startin g an d warmin g up a
col d en gine1. Turn the fuel cock lever to “ON”.
2. Shift the transmission into the
neutral position.
3. Turn the starter (choke) on and completely close the throttle. (See
page 4-7.)
4. Start the engine by pushing the kickstarter lever down.
5. When the engine is warm, turn the starter (choke) off.TIPThe engine is warm when it responds
quickly to the throttle with the starter
(choke) turned off.NOTICE
ECA11043
For maximum en gine life, never ac-
celerate har d when the en gine is
col d!
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-3
7
6 *YPVS • Check YPVS for carbon deposits and
cracks or damage. √√
• Clean. √√
7 *Clutch • Check clutch housing, friction plates,
clutch plates and clutch springs for wear
or damage.
•Adjust. √√
• Replace. √
8 *Transmission • Change the transmission oil.
√√
• Check transmission for damage. √
• Replace bearings. √
9 *Shift forks, g
uide bars,
shift cam • Check all parts for wear and damage.
• Replace if necessary.
√
10 *Rotor nut (flywheel
ma
gneto) •Tighten.
√√
11 *Kickstarter system • Check idle gear for damage.
• Replace if necessary. √
12 *Exhaust system • Check exhaust pipe and muffler for carbon
deposits. √√
• Clean. √
13 *Crankshaft • Check crankshaft for carbon deposits and
damage. √√
• Clean. √√
14 *Car buretor • Check carburetor settings and for obstruc-
tions. √√
• Adjust and clean. √√
NO. ITEM
ROUTINEAfter
break-
in Every race Every thir
d
race Every fifth
race As require
d
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-8
7
To install the spark plu
g
1. Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating sur-
face, and then wipe off any grime
from the spark plug threads.
2. Install the spark plug with the spark plug wrench, and then tight-
en it to the specified torque.
TIPIf a torque wrench is not available
when installing a spark plug, a good
estimate of the correct torque is 1/4…
1/2 turn past finger tight. However, the
spark plug should be tightened to the
specified torque as soon as possible.3. Install the spark plug cap asshown.
EAU4144C
Transmission oilThe transmission must be checked for
oil leakage before each ride. If any
leakage is found, have a Yamaha deal-
er check and repair the motorcycle. In
addition, the transmission oil must be
changed at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.1. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2. Place the motorcycle on a level surface and hold it in an upright
position.
3. Place an oil pan under the trans- mission case to collect the used
oil.
4. Remove the transmission oil filler cap and its O-ring, and then re-
move the transmission oil drain
bolt and its gasket to drain the oil
from the transmission.
Tightenin g torque:
Spark plug: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 lb·ft)
1. Spark plug cap
1
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-9
7
5. Install the drain bolt and its new
gasket, and then tighten the bolt
to the specified torque.
6. Refill with the specified amount of the recommended transmission
oil.
NOTICE
ECA10453
In or der to prevent clutch slip-
pa ge (since the transmission oil
also lu bricates the clutch), d o
not mix any chemical additives.
Do not use oils with a d iesel
specification of “CD” or oils of a
hi gher quality than specifie d. In
a ddition, do not use oils la beled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
hi gher.
Make sure that no forei gn mate-
rial enters the transmission.7. Check the O-ring for damage, and replace it if necessary.
8. Install and tighten the transmis- sion oil filler cap and its O-ring.
9. Start the engine, and then let it idle for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
immediately turn the engine off
and check for the cause.
EAU20071
CoolantThe coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the cool-
ant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAUM1296
To check the coolant level1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.TIPThe coolant level must be
checked on a cold engine since
the level varies with engine tem-
perature.
Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the coolant level. A slight tilt to the
side can result in a false reading.2. Remove the radiator cap and
check the coolant level in the radi-
ator. WARNING! Never attempt
to remove the ra diator cap
when the en gine is hot.
[EWA10382]
1. Transmission oil filler cap
2. O-ring
3. Transmission oil drain bolt
4. GasketTi ghtenin g torque:
Transmission oil drain bolt: 10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)
12
4
3
Recommen ded transmission oil:
Motor oil SAE 10W-40 type SG or
higher
Oil chan ge quantity:
0.50 L (0.53 US qt, 0.44 Imp.qt)
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-20
7
Insufficient brake flui d may al-
low air to enter the brake sys-
tem, re ducin g brakin g
performance.
Clean the filler cap before re-
movin g. Use only DOT 4 brake
flui d from a seale d container.
Use only the specifie d b rake flu-
i d ; otherwise, the ru bber seals
may deteriorate, causin g leak-
a g e.
Refill with the same type of
brake flui d. A ddin g a brake flui d
other than DOT 4 may result in a
harmful chemical reaction.
Be careful that water d oes not
enter the brake flui d reservoir
when refillin g. Water will sig nifi-
cantly lower the boilin g point of
the flui d an d may result in vapor
lock.
EAU51721
Chan gin g the brake flui dHave a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. In addition, have the oil seals
of the master cylinders and calipers as
well as the brake hoses replaced at the
intervals listed below or whenever they
are damaged or leaking.
Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
Brake hoses: Replace every four
years.
EAU22762
Drive chain slackThe drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
EAU84401
To check the drive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand. (See page 7-26.)
2. Confirm the rear wheel is off the ground and the rear shock ab-
sorber is fully extended.
3. Shift the transmission into neutral.
4. Pull up the drive chain until the chain is taut, and then measure
distance A between the top of the
swingarm and the bottom of the
chain as shown.1. Distance A
1 1
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