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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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EAU00637
Adjusting the valve
clearance
The valve clearance changes with
use, resulting in improper air-fuel mix-
ture and/or engine noise. To prevent
this from occurring, the valve clear-
ance must be adjusted by a Yamaha
dealer at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
EAU03563
Tires
To maximize the performance, dura-
bility, and safe operation of your
motorcycle, note the following points
regarding the specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted
before each ride.
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The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the tempera-
ture of the tires equals the
ambient temperature).
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The tire air pressure must be
adjusted in accordance with
the riding speed and with the
total weight of rider, passen-
ger, cargo, and accessories
approved for this model.
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Load* Front
Rear
150 kPa
150 kPa
Up to 80 kg
1.50 kg/cm
2
, 1.50
kg/cm
2
,
1.50 bar
1.50 bar
80 kg–
150 kPa
175 kPa
Maximum *
1.50 kg/cm
2
, 1.75
kg/cm
2
,
1.50 bar
1.75 bar
125 kPa
125 kPa
Off-road riding
1.25 kg/cm
2
, 1.25
kg/cm
2
,
1.25 bar
1.25 bar
Maximum load*
180 kg
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories
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