The valve clearance changes with use, resulting in improper air-fuel mixture and/or engine noise. To prevent this from occurring, the valve clearance must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
Adjusting the throttle cable free play
TiresInstalling the front brake master cylinder
1. Install:
Brake master cylinder "1"
Brake master cylinder holder "2"
NOTE:
Install the brake master cylinder holder with the
arrow mark "a" pointing forward.
Align the end of the brake master cylinder holder
with the punch mark "b" on the handlebar.
First, tighten the front bo ...
Installing the engine
1. Install:
Engine "1"
Engine mounting bolt (rear lower side) "2"
Engine mounting nut (rear lower side) "3"
Engine mounting bolt (rear upper side) "4"
Engine mounting nut (rear upper side) "5"
Engine mounting bolt (front side) "6"
Engine mounting nut (front side) "7"
NOTE:
Do not ...
Checking the rocker arms and rocker arm shafts
The following procedure applies to all of the
rocker arms and rocker arm shafts.
1. Check:
Rocker arm
Damage/wear Replace.
2. Check:
Rocker arm shaft
Blue discoloration/excessive wear/pitting/
scratches Replace or
check the lubrication
system.
3. Measure:
Rocke ...