The front and rear wheel bearings must be checked at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. If there is play in the wheel hub or if the wheel does not turn smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check the wheel bearings.
Checking the steering
BatteryCoolant
The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the coolant
must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
To check the coolant level
Place the vehicle on a level surface
and hold it in an upright position.
TIP
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Checking the valve seats
The following procedure applies to all of the
valves and valve seats.
1. Eliminate:
Carbon deposits
(from the valve face and valve seat)
2. Check:
Valve seat
Pitting/wear Replace the
cylinder head.
3. Measure:
Valve seat width C "a"
Out of specification Replace
the ...
Handlebar switches
Left
Left
1. Pass switch "PASS"
2. Dimmer switch "/"
3. Turn signal switch "/"
4. Horn switch""
Right
Right
Engine stop switch "/"
Start switch""
Pass switch "PASS"
Press this switch to flash the headlight.
Dimmer switch "/"
Set this switch to""
for the high
beam an ...