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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-25
7
EAU82490
Checkin g an d lu bricatin g the
throttle gripThe operation of the throttle grip
should be checked before each ride. In
addition, the throttle grip housing
should be lubricated by a Yamaha
dealer at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance chart.
EAU44276
Checkin g an d lu bricatin g the
b rake an d shift pe dalsThe operation of the brake and shift
pedals should be checked before each
ride, and the pedal pivots should be lu-
bricated if necessary.
Brake pe dal
Shift ped al
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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7
EAU23144
Checkin g an d lu bricatin g the
b rake an d clutch leversThe operation of the brake and clutch
levers should be checked before each
ride, and the lever pivots should be lu-
bricated if necessary.
Brake lever
Clutch lever
EAU89101
Checkin g an d lu bricatin g the
si destan dThe operation of the sidestand should
be checked before each ride, and the
sidestand pivot and metal-to-metal
contact surfaces should be lubricated
if necessary.
WARNING
EWA10732
If the si destan d d oes not move up
an d d own smoothly, have a Yamaha
d ealer check or repair it. Otherwise,
the si destan d coul d contact the
g roun d an d d istract the operator, re-
sultin g in a possib le loss of control.
Recommen ded lu bricants:
Brake lever:
Silicone grease
Clutch lever:
Lithium-soap-based grease
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Molybdenum disulfide grease
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-27
7
EAUM1653
Lub ricatin g the swin garm piv-
otsThe swingarm pivots must be lubricat-
ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAU23273
Checkin g the front forkThe 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.
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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Motorcycle care and stora ge
8-1
8
EAU37834
Matte color cautionNOTICE
ECA15193
Some mo dels are equipped with
matte colored finished parts. Be
sure to consult a Yamaha dealer for
a d vice on what prod ucts to use be-
fore cleanin g the vehicle. Usin g a
b rush, harsh chemical pro ducts or
cleanin g compoun ds when cleanin g
these parts will scratch or damag e
their surface. Wax also shoul d not
b e applie d to any matte colored fin-
ishe d parts.
EAU83443
CareFrequent, thorough cleaning of the ve-
hicle will not only enhance its appear-
ance but also will improve its general
performance and extend the useful life
of many components. Washing, clean-
ing, and polishing will also give you a
chance to inspect the condition of the
vehicle more frequently. Be sure to
wash the vehicle after riding in the rain
or near the sea, because salt is corro-
sive to metals.TIP The roads of heavy snowfall areas
may be sprayed with salt as a de-
icing method. This salt can stay on
the roads well into spring, so be
sure to wash the underside and
chassis parts after riding in such
areas.
 Genuine Yamaha care and main-
tenance products are sold under
the YAMALUBE brand in many
markets worldwide.
 See your Yamaha dealer for addi-
tional cleaning tips.
NOTICE
ECA26280
Improper cleanin g can cause cos-
metic an d mechanical damag e. Do
not use:  high-pressure washers or
steam-jet cleaners. Excessive
water pressure may cause wa-
ter seepag e and d eterioration of
wheel bearin gs, brakes, trans-
mission seals an d electrical de-
vices. Avoi d hi gh-pressure
d eter gent applications such as
those availab le in coin-operate d
car washers.
 harsh chemicals, inclu din g
stron g aci dic wheel cleaners,
especially on spoke or ma gne-
sium wheels.
 harsh chemicals, a brasive
cleanin g compoun ds, or wax on
matte-finishe d parts. Brushes
can scratch an d damag e the
matte-finish, use soft spon ge or
towel only.
 towels, spon ges, or brushes
contaminate d with a brasive
cleanin g prod ucts or stron g
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will
become slippery, which
coul d cause loss of control.
Thorou 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 b rake
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.
EAU83472
Stora geAlways store the vehicle in a cool, dry
place. If necessary, protect it against
dust with a porous cover. Be sure the
engine and the exhaust system are
cool before covering the vehicle. If the
vehicle often sits for weeks at a time
between uses, the use of a quality fuel
stabilizer is recommended after each
fill-up.NOTICE
ECA21170
 Storin g the vehicle in a poorly
ventilate d room or coverin g it
with a tarp, while it is still wet,
will allow water an d humi dity to
seep in an d cause rust.
 To prevent corrosion, avoi d
d amp cellars, stab les (because
of the presence of ammonia)
an d areas where stron g chemi-
cals are stored .Long term stora ge
Before storing the vehicle long term (60
days or more):
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Specifications
9-2
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Loadin g:Maximum load:
166 kg (366 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories)Front brake:Type:
Hydraulic dual disc brakeRear brake:Type:
Hydraulic single disc brakeFront suspension:Type:
Telescopic forkRear suspension:Type:Swingarm (link suspension)Electrical system:System voltage:12 VBattery:Model:
YTZ10S
Voltage, capacity: 12 V, 8.6 Ah (10 HR)Bul b watta ge:Headlight:
LED
Brake/tail light: LED
Front turn signal light: LED
Rear turn signal light:
LED Auxiliary light:
LED
License plate light: 5.0 W
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IndexAABS warning light ................................... 4-7
Air filter element .................................... 7-14
Auxiliary DC connectors ....................... 4-30
Auxiliary system warning light ................ 4-8BBattery .................................................. 7-28
BC ........................................................... 3-4
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 7-26
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating ........................................... 7-25
Brake control system (BC) .................... 4-20
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 7-21
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 7-20
Brake lever ............................................ 4-19
Brake lever free play, checking............. 7-18
Brake light switches.............................. 7-19
Brake pedal........................................... 4-19CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 7-24
Canister................................................. 7-10
Care ........................................................ 8-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 4-24
Clutch lever ........................................... 4-18
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 7-18
Coolant ................................................. 7-13DData recording, vehicle ......................... 10-2
Diagnostic connector............................ 10-2
Dimmer switch ........................................ 4-4
Display .................................................... 4-9
Display, menu screen ........................... 4-14
D-MODE ................................................. 3-1 Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 7-24
Drive chain slack .................................. 7-22
EEngine break-in ...................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed, checking ............. 7-14
Engine oil .............................................. 7-10
Engine overheating ............................... 7-35
Engine serial number ............................ 10-1FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 7-19
Front fork, adjusting ............................. 4-26
Front fork, checking ............................. 7-27
Fuel ....................................................... 4-22
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 6-4
Fuel level warning light ........................... 4-6
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 4-21
Fuel tank overflow hose ....................... 4-23
Fuses, replacing ................................... 7-30HHandlebar position, adjusting .............. 4-25
Handlebar switches ................................ 4-3
Hazard switch......................................... 4-4
High beam indicator light ....................... 4-6
Horn switch ............................................ 4-4IIdentification numbers .......................... 10-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 4-31
Immobilizer system ................................ 4-1
Immobilizer system indicator light .......... 4-7
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 4-5LLicense plate light ................................ 7-32
Luggage strap holders ......................... 4-30
MMain switch/steering lock .......................4-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic....7-5
Maintenance, emission control
system ..................................................7-3
Malfunction indicator light (MIL)..............4-6
Manual TCS settings .............................4-15
Matte color, caution ................................8-1
Model label ...........................................10-1NNeutral indicator light ..............................4-6OOil pressure and Coolant temperature warning light .........................................4-8PParking ....................................................6-5
Part locations ..........................................2-1
Pass switch .............................................4-4QQSS .........................................................3-3RRider footrest position, adjusting ..........4-25SSafety information ...................................1-1
Seat .......................................................4-24
Shifting ....................................................6-3
Shift pedal .............................................4-18
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ....4-28
Sidestand ..............................................4-30
Sidestand, checking and lubricating.....7-26
Spark plugs, checking ............................7-9
Special features ......................................3-1
Specifications .........................................9-1
Stability control indicator light ................4-7
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