Motorcycle User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- Table of Contents
- Safety Information
- Description
- Instrument and Control Functions
- Pre-Operation Checks
- Periodic Maintenance and Minor Repair
- Owner's tool kit
- Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system
- General maintenance and lubrication chart
- Checking the spark plugs
- To change the engine oil
- Coolant
- Adjusting the throttle cable free play
- Tires
- Clutch lever free play
- Checking the front and rear brake pads
- Checking the brake and clutch fluid levels
- Checking and lubricating the cables
- Checking the steering
- Battery
- Replacing fuses
- Replacing a headlight bulb
- Troubleshooting
- Motorcycle Care and Storage
- Specifications
- Consumer Information
- Index
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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EAU23090
Checking and lubricating the
cables
The operation of all control cables and
the condition of the cables should be
checked before each ride, and the ca-
bles and cable ends should be lubricat-
ed if necessary. If a cable is damaged
or does not move smoothly, have a
Yamaha dealer check or replace it.
WARNING
EWA10710
Damage to the outer housing of ca-
bles may result in internal rusting
and cause interference with cable
movement. Replace damaged ca-
bles as soon as possible to prevent
unsafe conditions.
EAU23110
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable
The operation of the throttle grip should
be checked before each ride. In addi-
tion, the cable should be lubricated or
replaced at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance chart.
EAU23131
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals
The operation of the brake and shift
pedals should be checked before each
ride, and the pedal pivots should be lu-
bricated if necessary.
Recommended lubricant:
Yamaha Chain and Cable Lube or
engine oil SAE 10W-30 (API SE)
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