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7-PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Periodic inspection, adjustment and lu-
brication will keep your motorcycle in
the safest and most efficient condition
possible. Safety is an obligation of the
motorcycle owner. The maintenance
and lubrication schedule chart should
be considered strictly as a guide to
general maintenance and lubrication
intervals. YOU MUST TAKE INTO
CONSIDERATION THAT WEATHER,
TERRAIN, GEOGRAPHICAL LOCA-
TIONS, AND A VARIETY OF INDIVID-
UAL USES ALL TEND TO DEMAND
THAT EACH OWNER ALTER THIS
TIME SCHEDULE TO SHORTER IN-
TERVALS TO MATCH THE ENVI-RONMENT. The most important points
of motorcycle inspection, adjustment,
and lubrication are explained in the fol-
lowing pages.
EW000060
WARNING
@ If you are not familiar with motor-
cycle service, this work should be
done by a Yamaha dealer. @
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Tool kitThe tool kit is located inside the right
saddlebag. The tools provided in the
owner’s tool kit are to assist you in the
performance of periodic maintenance.
However, some other tools such as a
torque wrench are also necessary to
perform the maintenance correctly.
The service information included in this
manual is intended to provide you, the
owner, with the necessary information
for completing some of your own pre-
ventive maintenance and minor re-
pairs.1. Owner’s tool kit
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NOTE:@ If you do not have necessary tools re-
quired during a service operation, take
your motorcycle to a Yamaha dealer for
service. @
EW000063
WARNING
@ Modifications to this motorcycle not
approved by Yamaha may cause
loss of performance, and render it
unsafe for use. Consult a Yamaha
dealer before attempting any chang-
es. @
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* Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, they should be serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
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NOTE:@ l
The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
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Hydraulic brake and clutch systems
• After disassembling the master cylinder, caliper or clutch release cylinder, always replace the brake fluid. Check the
brake fluid level of the master cylinder and clutch release cylinder regularly and fill as required.
• Replace the oil seals on the inner parts of the master cylinder, caliper and clutch release cylinder every two years.
• Replace the brake and clutch hoses every four years or if cracked or damaged.
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*Cooling system• Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage.
• Correct if necessary.
• Change coolant every 24,000 km or 24 months (whichever comes
first).ÖÖ
24 Final gear oil• Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.
• Change oil at initial 1,000 km and thereafter every 24,000 km
or 24 months (whichever comes first).ÖÖÖ NO. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSINITIAL
(1,000 km)EVERY
6,000 km
or
6 months
(whichever
comes first)12,000 km
or
12 months
(whichever
comes first)
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Throttle cable free play
inspectionThere should be a free play of 4 ~
6 mm at the throttle grip. If the free play
is incorrect, ask a Yamaha dealer to
make this adjustment.
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Valve clearance adjustmentThe correct valve clearance changes
with use, resulting in improper fuel/air
supply or engine noise. To prevent this,
the valve clearance must be adjusted
regularly. This adjustment however,
should be left to a professional
Yamaha service technician.
a. Free play
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TiresTo ensure maximum performance,
long service and safe operation, note
the following:
Tire air pressure
Always check and adjust the tire pres-
sure before operating the motorcycle.
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WARNING
@ Tire inflation pressure should be
checked and adjusted when the
temperature of the tire equals the
ambient air temperature. Tire infla-
tion pressure must be adjusted ac-
cording to total weight of cargo,
rider, passenger, and accessories
(fairing, saddlebags, etc.). @CE-37EEW000083
WARNING
@ Proper loading of your motorcycle
is important for several characteris-
tics of your motorcycle, such as
handling, braking, performance and
safety. Do not carry loosely packed
items that can shift. Securely pack
your heaviest items close to the
center of the motorcycle, and dis-
tribute the weight evenly from side
to side. Properly adjust the suspen-
sion for your load, and check the
condition and pressure of your tires.
NEVER OVERLOAD YOUR MOTOR-
CYCLE. Make sure the total weight
of the cargo, rider, passenger, and
accessories (fairing, saddlebags,
etc. if approved for this model) does
not exceed the maximum load of the
motorcycle. Operation of an over-
loaded motorcycle could cause tire
damage, an accident, or even injury. @
Maximum load* 190 kg
Cold tire pressure Front Rear
Up to 90 kg load*250 kPa
(2.50 kg/cm
2,
2.50 bar)250 kPa
(2.50 kg/cm
2,
2.50 bar)
90kg ~
Maximum load*250 kPa
(2.50 kg/cm
2,
2.50 bar)280 kPa
(2.80 kg/cm
2,
2.80 bar)
* Load is the total weight of cargo, rider, passenger
and accessories.
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Always check the tires before operating
the motorcycle. If center tread depth
reaches the limit as shown, if the tire
has a nail or glass fragments in it, or if
the side wall is cracked, contact a
Yamaha dealer immediately and have
the tire replaced.
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WARNING
@ Operating the motorcycle with ex-
cessively worn tires decrease riding
stability and can lead to loss of con-
trol. Have excessively worn tires re-
placed by a Yamaha dealer
immediately. Brakes, tires, and relat-
ed wheel parts replacement should
be left to a Yamaha Service Techni-
cian. @CE-26ENOTE:@ These limits may be different by regula-
tion from country to country. If so, con-
form to the limits specified by the
regulations of your own country. @
1. Side wall
a. Tread depth
Minimum tire tread depth
(front and rear)1.6 mm
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This motorcycle is equipped with tube-
less tires, tire valves and cast wheels.
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WARNING
@ After extensive tests, the tires men-
tioned below have been approved
by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. for this
model. No guarantee for handling
characteristics can be given if tire
combinations other than what is ap-
proved are used on this motorcycle.
The front and rear tires should be of
the same manufacture and design.
Always use the tire valves and valvecores listed below. Be sure to install
the valve caps securely, as these
are important to prevent air pres-
sure leakage.
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WheelsTo ensure maximum performance,
long service, and safe operation, note
the following:l
Always inspect the wheels before
a ride. Check for cracks, bends or
warpage of the wheels. If any ab-
normal condition exists in a wheel,
consult a Yamaha dealer. Do not
attempt even small repairs to the
wheel. If a wheel is deformed or
cracked, it must be replaced.
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Tires and wheels should be bal-
anced whenever either one is
changed or replaced. Failure to
have a wheel balanced can result
in poor performance, adverse han-
dling characteristics and short-
ened tire life.
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Ride at moderate speeds after
changing a tire since the tire sur-
face must first be broken in for it to
develop its optimal characteristics.
1. Tire valve
2. Valve core
3. Valve cap with seal
FRONT
Manufacturer Size Type
Dunlop 150/80-16 71H D404F
Bridgestone 150/80-16 71H G705
Type
Tire valve TR412
Valve core #9000A
REAR
Manufacturer Size Type
Dunlop 150/90B15M/C 74H D404
Bridgestone 150/90B15M/C 74H G702
Type
Tire valve PVR59A
Valve core #9000
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After repairing or replacing the
rear tire, tighten the valve stem nut
and locknut to the specified
torque.
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Clutch lever free play
adjustmentThis motorcycle has a hydraulic clutch.
There are no adjustments to perform
but the clutch system must be inspect-
ed periodically for proper fluid level and
leakage. If the control lever free play
becomes excessive and the motor-
cycle creeps or stalls when shifted into
gear, or if the clutch slips, causing ac-
celeration to lag behind engine speed,
there is probably air in the clutch sys-
tem and it must be bled out. Ask a
Yamaha dealer to do this service. Tightening torque:
Valve stem nut:
1.6 Nm (0.16 m·kg)
Valve stem locknut:
1.6 Nm (0.16 m·kg)1. Clutch lever
a. Free play
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When checking the fluid level,
make sure the top of the master
cylinder is level by turning the han-
dlebars.
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Use only the designated quality
brake fluid. Otherwise, the rubber
seals may deteriorate, causing
leakage and poor brake or clutch
performance.
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Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and
lead to poor brake or clutch perfor-
mance.
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Be careful that water does not en-
ter the master cylinder when refill-
ing. Water will significantly lower
the boiling point of the fluid and
may result in vapor lock.
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Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts. Al-
ways clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
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Have a Yamaha dealer check the
cause if the brake fluid level goes
down.
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Brake fluid replacementThe brake fluid should be replaced only
by trained Yamaha service personnel.
Have the Yamaha dealer replace the
following components during periodic
maintenance or when they are dam-
aged or leaking:l
oil seals (every two years)
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brake hoses (every four years)
1. Minimum level mark
Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4Rear brake
1. Minimum level markClutch
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License light bulb
replacement1. Remove the license light assem-
bly by removing the nuts.2. Remove the license light lens by
removing the nuts.
3. Pull out the defective bulb.
4. Install a new bulb.
5. Install the license light lens and
tighten the nuts.
6. Install the license light assembly
and tighten the nuts.
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TroubleshootingAlthough Yamaha motorcycles receive
a rigid inspection before shipment from
the factory, trouble may occur during
operation.
Any problem in the fuel, compression,
or ignition systems can cause poor
starting and loss of power. The trouble-
shooting chart describes a quick, easy
procedure for making checks.
If your motorcycle requires any repair,
bring it to a Yamaha dealer. The skilled
technicians at a Yamaha dealership
have the tools, experience, and know-
how to properly service your motor-
cycle. Use only genuine Yamaha parts
on your motorcycle. Imitation parts may
look like Yamaha parts, but they are of-
ten inferior. Consequently, they have a
shorter service life and can lead to ex-
pensive repair bills.
1. Nut (´ 2)
1. Nut (´ 2)
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