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Steering head
Swingarm
FUNCTIONAL
Battery
Lights
Head (High and Low beam), Tail, Brake, Turn,
Warning, Instrument, High Beam and turn
Tachometer
Speedometer
Mirrors
OTHER
Tank Rust
Accessories
Now that you have made the decision, exchanged the agreed upon $$ and gotten your new toy
home - the fun begins! Don't forget to join the Yamaha 650 Society. We will help you keep
enjoying your purchase. Sorry for the plug but I couldn't resist.
THINGS TO CHECK AFTER YOU GET HOME
OIL SUMP SCREEN -
On the bottom of the engine the forward drain plug is in a plate that is
secured by eight, 6 mm bolts. Secured to this plate, inside the engine, is a brass screen oil filter.
It will collect debris that drops into the sump and prevent it from being drawn into the oil pump
pickup.
A problem with the screen is that it frequently tears. Once it has a hole in it, it obviously is no
longer effective and should be repaired or replaced.
Once every year or two, the bottom engine plate should be removed and the screen cleaned and
checked for holes or tears. There is also a magnet built into the filter, so this should be cleaned
while it is out.
The filter can be purchased new and runs about $35 or it can be repaired with 100 mesh brass
screen.
TUNE-UP -
This is where a shop manual will pay for itself in one sitting. Get a Clymers, Haynes
or Yamaha manual and read the maintenance section carefully.
WHENEVER you purchase a bike, at least do the following before you take it out for a trip:
