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
- Speedometer unit
- Self-diagnosis device
- Handlebar switches
- Clutch lever
- Shift pedal
- Brake lever
- Brake pedal
- Fuel tank cap
- Fuel
- Catalytic converters
- Fuel cock
- Starter (choke) knob
- Seats
- Helmet holder
- Storage compartment
- Adjusting the shock absorber assembly
- Luggage strap holders
- 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 panels
- Checking the spark plugs
- Canister (for California only)
- Engine oil and oil filter element
- Final gear oil
- Cleaning the air filter element
- Carburetors
- Checking the engine idling speed
- Checking the throttle cable free play
- Valve clearance
- Tires
- Spoke wheels
- Adjusting the clutch lever free play
- Adjusting the brake lever free play
- Adjusting the brake pedal position and free play
- Brake light switches
- Checking the front brake pads and rear brake shoes
- Checking the brake fluid level
- Changing the brake fluid
- 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
- Checking the front fork
- Checking the steering
- Checking the wheel bearings
- Battery
- Replacing the fuses
- Replacing the headlight bulb
- Replacing a turn signal light bulb or the tail/brake light bulb
- Supporting the motorcycle
- Front wheel
- Rear wheel
- Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting chart
- MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
- SPECIFICATIONS
- CONSUMER INFORMATION
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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18 * Front fork
• Check operation and for oil leak-
age.
• Replace if necessary.
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19 *
Shock absorber as-
sembly
• Check operation and for oil leak-
age.
• Replace if necessary.
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20 Engine oil
• Change (warm engine before
draining).
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21
Engine oil filter ele-
ment
• Replace. √√√
22 Final gear oil
• Check oil level and for oil leakage.
• Change at initial 600 mi (1000
km) or 1 month, and thereafter
every 16000 mi (25000 km) or 24
months.
Change. √√√Change. √
23 *
Front and rear brake
switches
• Check operation. √√√√√√
24 *
Control and meter
cables
• Apply Yamaha chain and cable
lube or engine oil thoroughly.
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25 *
Throttle grip hous-
ing and cable
• Check operation and free play.
• Adjust the throttle cable free play
if necessary.
• Lubricate the throttle grip housing
and cable.
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26 *
Lights, signals and
switches
• Check operation.
• Adjust headlight beam.
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No. ITEM ROUTINE
INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS
600 mi
(1000 km)
or
1 month
4000 mi
(7000 km)
or
6 months
8000 mi
(13000 km)
or
12 months
12000 mi
(19000 km)
or
18 months
16000 mi
(25000 km)
or
24 months
20000 mi
(31000 km)
or
30 months
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