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Engine break-in There is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi). For
this reason, you should read the follow-
ing material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts in
the engine wear and polish themselves
to the correct operating clearances.
During this period, prolonged full-throt-
tle operation or any condition that might
result in engine overheating must be
avoided.
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0–1000 km (0–600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 4000
r/min.
1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 5000
r/min.
CAUTION:
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After 1000 km (600 mi) of operation,
the engine oil must be changed and
the oil filter cartridge or element re-placed.
1600 km (1000 mi) and beyond
The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.CAUTION:
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Keep the engine speed out of
the tachometer red zone.
If any engine trouble should oc-
cur during the engine break-in
period, immediately have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehi-cle.
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Parking When parking, stop the engine, and
then remove the key from the main
switch.
WARNING
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Since the engine and exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where pedestri-
ans or children are not likely to
touch them.
Do not park on a slope or on soft
ground, otherwise the vehiclemay overturn.
CAUTION:
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Never park in an area where there
are fire hazards such as grass orother flammable materials.
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Safety is an obligation of the owner. Pe-
riodic inspection, adjustment and lubri-
cation will keep your vehicle in the
safest and most efficient condition pos-
sible. The most important points of in-
spection, adjustment, and lubrication
are explained on the following pages.
The intervals given in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart
should be simply considered as a gen-
eral guide under normal riding condi-
tions. However, DEPENDING ON THE
WEATHER, TERRAIN, GEOGRAPHI-
CAL LOCATION, AND INDIVIDUAL
USE, THE MAINTENANCE INTER-
VALS MAY NEED TO BE SHORT-
ENED.
WARNING
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If you are not familiar with mainte-
nance work, have a Yamaha dealerdo it for you.
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Owner’s tool kit The owner’s tool kit is located under the
seat. (See page 3-14.)
The service information included in this
manual and the tools provided in the
owner’s tool kit are intended to assist
you in the performance of preventive
maintenance and minor repairs. How-
ever, additional tools such as a torque
wrench may be necessary to perform
certain maintenance work correctly.NOTE:If you do not have the tools or experi-
ence required for a particular job, havea Yamaha dealer perform it for you.
WARNING
EWA10350
Modifications not approved by
Yamaha may cause loss of perfor-
mance and render the vehicle un-
safe for use. Consult a Yamaha
dealer before attempting any chang-es.
1. Owner’s tool kit
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Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart NOTE:
The annual checks must be performed every year, except if a kilometer-based maintenance is performed in-
stead.
From 50000 km, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 10000 km.
Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and technicalskills.
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (× 1000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
1 10203040
1*Fuel lineCheck fuel and vacuum hoses for cracks or damage.√√√√ √
2*Fuel filterCheck condition.√√
3 Spark plugsCheck condition.
Clean and regap.√√
Replace.√√
4*ValvesCheck valve clearance.
Adjust.Every 20000 km
5 Air filter elementClean.√√
Replace.√√
6*ClutchCheck operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.√√√√√
7*Front brakeCheck operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.√√√√√ √
Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
8*Rear brakeCheck operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.√√√√√ √
Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
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9*Brake hosesCheck for cracks or damage.√√√√ √
Replace. Every 4 years
10*WheelsCheck runout and for damage.√√√√
11*TiresCheck tread depth and for damage.
Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.√√√√ √
12*Wheel bearingsCheck bearing for looseness or damage.√√√√
13*SwingarmCheck operation and for excessive play.√√√√
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 50000 km
14 Drive chainCheck chain slack.
Make sure that the rear wheel is properly aligned.
Clean and lubricate.Every 1000 km and after washing the motorcycle or
riding in the rain
15*Steering bearingsCheck bearing play and steering for roughness.√√√√√
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 20000 km
16*Chassis fastenersMake sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly
tightened.√√√√ √
17 Sidestand, centerstandCheck operation.
Lubricate.√√√√ √
18*Sidestand switchCheck operation.√√√√√ √
19*Front forkCheck operation and for oil leakage.√√√√
20*Shock absorber assem-
bliesCheck operation and shock absorbers for oil leakage.√√√√
21*CarburetorsCheck starter (choke) operation.
Adjust engine idling speed and synchronization.√√√√√ √ NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (× 1000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
1 10203040
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NOTE:
The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
Hydraulic brake and clutch service
Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake and clutch fluid levels.
Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers as well as clutch master
and release cylinders, and change the brake and clutch fluids.Replace the brake and clutch hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
22 Engine oilChange.
Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.√√√√√ √
23 Engine oil filter elementReplace.√√√
24*Front and rear brake
switchesCheck operation.√√√√√ √
25Moving parts and ca-
blesLubricate.√√√√ √
26*Throttle grip housing
and cableCheck operation and free play.
Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary.
Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable.√√√√ √
27*Muffler and exhaust
pipeCheck the screw clamp for looseness.√√√√√
28*Lights, signals and
switchesCheck operation.
Adjust headlight beam.√√√√√ √ NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (× 1000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
1 10203040
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Removing and installing
panels The panels shown need to be removed
to perform some of the maintenance
jobs described in this chapter. Refer to
this section each time a panel needs to
be removed and installed.
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Panel A
To remove the panel1. Remove the seat. (See page
3-14.)
2. Remove the bolt, and then pull the
panel off as shown.To install the panel
1. Place the panel in the original posi-
tion, and then install the bolt.
2. Install the seat.
1. Panel A
1. Panel B
2. Panel C
1. Bolt
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CAUTION:
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The area shown is not a storage
compartment. Placing items here
could block the air intake resulting
in poor engine performance or en-gine damage.
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Panel B
To remove the panel1. Remove the seat. (See page
3-14.)
2. Remove the bolt, and then pull the
panel off as shown.To install the panel
1. Place the panel in the original posi-
tion, and then install the bolt.
2. Install the seat.
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Panel C
To remove the panelRemove the bolts, and then take the
panel off.
To install the panelPlace the panel in the original position,
and then install the bolts.
1. Bolt
1. Bolt
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Checking the spark plugs The spark plugs are important engine
components, which are easy to check.
Since heat and deposits will cause any
spark plug to slowly erode, the spark
plugs should be removed and checked
in accordance with the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. In addition,
the condition of the spark plugs can re-
veal the condition of the engine.
To remove a spark plug
1. Remove the spark plug cap.
2. Remove the spark plug as shown,
with the spark plug wrench includ-
ed in the owner’s tool kit.To check the spark plugs
1. Check that the porcelain insulator
around the center electrode on
each spark plug is a medium-to-
light tan (the ideal color when the
vehicle is ridden normally).
2. Check that all spark plugs installed
in the engine have the same color.
NOTE:If any spark plug shows a distinctly dif-
ferent color, the engine could be defec-
tive. Do not attempt to diagnose such
problems yourself. Instead, have aYamaha dealer check the vehicle.3. Check each spark plug for elec-
trode erosion and excessive car-
bon or other deposits, and replace
it if necessary.
To install a spark plug
1. Measure the spark plug gap with a
wire thickness gauge and, if nec-
essary, adjust the gap to specifica-
tion.
1. Spark plug cap
1. Spark plug wrench
Specified spark plug:
NGK/DPR8EA-9
DENSO/X24EPR-U91. Spark plug gapSpark plug gap:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
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6 2. Clean the surface of the spark plug
gasket and its mating surface, and
then wipe off any grime from the
spark plug threads.
3. Install the spark plug with the
spark plug wrench, and then tight-
en it to the specified torque.
NOTE:
If 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 speci-fied torque as soon as possible.
4. Install the spark plug cap.
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Engine oil and oil filter
element The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter ele-
ment replaced at the intervals specified
in the periodic maintenance and lubri-
cation chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand.NOTE:
Make sure that the vehicle is positioned
straight up when checking the oil level.
A slight tilt to the side can result in afalse reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set-
tles, and then check the oil level
through the check window located
at the bottom-right side of the
crankcase.
NOTE:The engine oil should be between theminimum and maximum level marks.
4. If the engine oil is below the mini-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter element replace-
ment)
1. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
17.5 Nm (1.75 m·kgf, 13 ft·lbf)
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Engine oil level check window
3. Maximum level mark
4. Minimum level mark
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62. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and drain bolt to drain the oil from
the crankcase.
NOTE:
Skip steps 4–10 if the oil filter elementis not being replaced.
4. Remove panel C. (See page 6-5.)
5. Remove the oil filter element drain
screw to drain the oil from the oil fil-
ter element.
6. Remove the oil filter element cover
by removing the bolt.7. Remove and replace the oil filter
element and O-ring.8. Install the oil filter element cover by
aligning the projection on the cover
with the slot in the crankcase, in-
stalling the bolt, then tightening it
to the specified torque.
NOTE:Make sure that the O-ring is properlyseated.
9. Install the oil filter element drain
screw, and then tighten it to the
specified torque.
1. Engine oil drain bolt
1. Oil filter element drain screw
2. Bolt
3. Oil filter element cover
1. Oil filter element
2. O-ring
1. Projection
2. SlotTightening torque:
Oil filter element cover bolt:
15 Nm (1.5 m·kgf, 11 ft·lbf)
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