Yamaha Thundercat YZF600R, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Brake hoses
• Check for cracks or damage.
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• Replace. (See NOTE on page 6-4.) Every 4 years
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Wheels • Check runout and for damage.
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Tires
• Check tread depth and for damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
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Wheel bearings • Check bearing for looseness or damage.
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Swingarm
• Check operation and for excessive play.
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• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 50,000 km
14 Drive chain
• Check chain slack.
• Make sure that the rear wheel is properly aligned.
• Clean and lubricate.
Every 1,000 km and after washing
the motorcycle or riding in the rain
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Steering bearings
• Check bearing play and steering for roughness.
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• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 50,000 km
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Chassis fasteners • Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
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17 Sidestand
• Check operation.
• Lubricate.
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Sidestand switch • Check operation.
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Front fork • Check operation and for oil leakage.
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Shock absorber
assembly
• Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.
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Rear suspension relay
arm and connecting arm
pivoting points • Check operation.
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• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
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Carburetors
• Check starter (choke) operation.
• Adjust engine idling speed and synchronization.
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NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING (
×
1,000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
1 10 20 30 40
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