1. When overhauling the engine, replace all gaskets, seals and O-rings. All gasket surfaces, oil seal lips and O-rings must be cleaned.
2. During reassembly, properly oil all mating parts and bearings and lubricate the oil seal lips with grease.

Replacement parts
Lock washers/plates and cotter pinsAdjusting the brake pedal free play
Adjusting the brake pedal free play
Brake pedal free play
The brake pedal free play should measure
3.5-4.5 mm (0.14-0.18 in) as
shown. Periodically check the brake
pedal free play and, if necessary, have
a Yamaha dealer adjust it.
WARNING
An incorrect brake pedal free play
in ...
Changing the coolant
1. Remove:
Lower side cowlings
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
2. Remove:
Radiator cap "1"
WARNINGA hot radiator is under pressure.
Therefore,
do not remove the radiator cap when the engine
is hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may
be blown out, which c ...
Checking the swingarm
1. Check:
Swingarm
Bends/cracks/damage
Replace.
2. Check:
Pivot shaft
Roll the pivot shaft on a flat surface.
Bends Replace.
WARNINGDo not attempt to straighten a bent pivot
shaft.
3. Wash:
Pivot shaft
Washer
Swingarm adjusting collar
Du ...