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 ...
VInstalling the handlebars
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there
is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Install:
Front brake master cylinder "1"
Front brake master cylinder holder "2"
Front brake light switch
NOTE:
Install the brake master cyl ...
Checking the valve springs
The following procedure applies to all of the
valve springs.
1. Measure:
Valve spring free length "a"
Out of specification Replace the valve
spring.
2. Measure:
Compressed valve spring force "a"
Out of specification Replace the valve
spring.
b. Installed length
3. ...