Owner's Manual
Table Of Contents
- INTRODUCTION
- IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
- LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS
- SAFETY INFORMATION
- DESCRIPTION
- INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
- Main switch/steering lock
- Indicator and warning lights
- Multi-function meter unit
- Handlebar switches
- Clutch lever
- Shift pedal
- Brake lever
- Brake pedal
- Fuel tank cap
- Fuel
- Fuel tank breather/overflow hose
- Catalytic converter
- Rider seat
- Helmet holder
- Sidebags
- Adjusting the shock absorber assembly
- Sidestand
- Ignition circuit cut-off system
- FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
- OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
- PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
- Owner’s tool kit
- Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system
- General maintenance and lubrication chart
- Removing and installing the panel
- Checking the spark plugs
- Canister (for California only)
- Engine oil and oil filter cartridge
- Coolant
- Replacing the air filter element
- Checking the throttle cable free play
- Valve clearance
- Tires
- Cast wheels
- Adjusting the clutch lever free play
- Checking the brake lever free play
- Brake light switches
- Checking the front and rear brake pads
- Checking the brake fluid level
- Changing the brake fluid
- Drive belt slack
- Checking and lubricating the cables
- Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable
- Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals
- Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers
- Checking and lubricating the sidestand
- Lubricating the swingarm pivots
- Lubricating the rear suspension
- Checking the front fork
- Checking the steering
- Checking the wheel bearings
- Battery
- Replacing the fuses
- Replacing the headlight bulb
- Replacing the tail/brake light bulb
- Replacing a front turn signal light bulb
- Replacing a rear turn signal light bulb
- Replacing the license plate light bulb
- Supporting the motorcycle
- Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting charts
- MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
- SPECIFICATIONS
- CONSUMER INFORMATION
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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EAUM1651
Lubricating the swingarm piv-
ots
The swingarm pivots must be lubricat-
ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAU23251
Lubricating the rear suspen-
sion
The pivoting points of the rear suspen-
sion must be lubricated by a Yamaha
dealer at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
EAU23272
Checking the front fork
The condition and operation of the front
fork must be checked as follows at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoid injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no danger of it falling
over.
[EWA10751]
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handlebars
several times to check if the front
fork compresses and rebounds
smoothly.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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