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CHK
ADJ
INTRODUCTION/
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION INTERVALS
EAS00036
PERIODIC CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS
INTRODUCTION
This chapter includes all information necessary to perform recommended checks and adjustments. If
followed, these preventive maintenance procedures will ensure more reliable vehicle operation, a longer
service life and reduce the need for costly overhaul work. This information applies to vehicles already in
service as well as to new vehicles that are being prepared for sale. All service technicians should be
familiar with this entire chapter.
EAS00037
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION INTERVALS
*: It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
NO.
ITEM
CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING (
×
1,000 km) ANNUAL
CHECK
1
6
12
18
24
1
*
Fuel line
• Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage.
√
√
√
√
√
2
Spark plug
• Check condition.
• Clean and regap.
√
√
• Replace.
√
√
3
*
Valves
• Check valve clearance.
• Adjust.
√
√
√
√
4
Air filter element
• Clean.
√
√
• Replace.
√
√
5
Clutch
• Check operation.
• Adjust.
√
√
√
√
√
6
*
Front brake
• Check operation and adjust brake lever free play.
√
√
√
√
√
√
• Replace brake shoes.
Whenever worn to the limit
7
*
Rear brake
• Check operation and adjust brake pedal free play.
√
√
√
√
√
√
• Replace brake shoes.
Whenever worn to the limit
8
*
Wheels
• Check runout, spoke tightness and for damage.
• Tighten spokes if necessary.
√
√
√
√
9
*
Tires
• Check tread depth and for damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
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√
√
√
√
10
*
Wheel bearings
• Check bearing for looseness or damage.
√
√
√
√
11
*
Swingarm
• Check operation and for excessive play.
√
√
√
√
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
Every 24,000 km
12
Drive chain
• Check chain slack.
• Make sure that the rear wheel is properly aligned.
• Clean and lubricate.
Every 500 km and after washing
the motorcycle or riding in the rain
13
*
Steering bearings
• Check bearing play and steering for roughness.
√
√
√
√
√
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
Every 24,000 km
14
*
Chassis fasteners
• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly
tightened.
√
√
√
√
√
15
Sidestand
• Check operation.
• Lubricate.
√
√
√
√
√
16
*
Front fork
• Check operation and for oil leakage.
√
√
√
√
17
*
Shock absorber
assembly
• Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.
√
√
√
√
18
*
Carburetor
• Check starter (choke) operation.
• Adjust engine idling speed.
√
√
√
√
√
√
19
Engine oil
• Change.
• Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.
√
√
√
√
√
√
20
Engine oil filter
element
• Clean.
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√
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