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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

6-35

EAU23811

Replacing the headlight bulb

This model is equipped with a quartz
bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.

1. Remove cowling A. (See

page 6-9.)

2. Remove the headlight unit by re-

moving the bolts.

3. Disconnect the headlight coupler,

and then remove the headlight
bulb cover.

4. Remove the headlight bulb holder

by turning it counterclockwise, and
then remove the defective bulb.

WARNING

EWA10790

Headlight bulbs get very hot. There-
fore, keep flammable products away
from a lit headlight bulb, and do not
touch the bulb until it has cooled

down.

5. Place a new bulb into position, and

then secure it with the bulb holder.

CAUTION:

ECA10660

Do not touch the glass part of the
headlight bulb to keep it free from
oil, otherwise the transparency of
the glass, the luminosity of the bulb,
and the bulb life will be adversely af-

1. Headlight unit
2. Bolt

1. Headlight coupler
2. Headlight bulb cover

1. Headlight bulb holder

Summary of Contents for XT225T

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL 5RK 28199 13 XT225TC LIT 11626 18 25 XT225T ...

Page 2: ...5RK 9 13_hyoushi2 3 4 9 04 2 50 PM Page 1 ...

Page 3: ...nspection and basic maintenance of this motorcycle If you maintenance of your motorcycle please consult a Yamaha dealer orcycle fully comply with the emissions standards for clean air applicable e standards without reducing the performance or economy of operation of it is important that you and your Yamaha dealer pay close attention to the ting instructions contained within this manual ...

Page 4: ...ORCYCLE RIDING TIPS BOOKLET CAREFULLY S MOTORCYCLE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS MOTORCY E KNOWLEDGE OF ITS CONTROLS AND OPERATING FEATURES AFE AND PROPER RIDING TECHNIQUES REGULAR INSPECTIONS GOOD RIDING SKILLS WILL ENSURE THAT YOU SAFELY ENJOY THIS MOTORCYCLE Symbol means ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the tor a bystander or ...

Page 5: ...EL HERE XT225T XT225TC OWNER S MANUAL amaha Motor Corporation U S A 1st edition April 2004 All rights reserved printing or unauthorized use ut the written permission of ha Motor Corporation U S A s expressly prohibited Printed in Japan P N LIT 11626 18 25 ...

Page 6: ...acement parts 6 21 Adjusting the clutch lever free play 6 22 Adjusting the brake lever free play 6 23 Adjusting the brake pedal position and free play 6 23 Adjusting the rear brake light switch 6 25 Checking the front brake pads and rear brake shoes 6 25 Checking the brake fluid level 6 26 Changing the brake fluid 6 27 Drive chain slack 6 27 Lubricating the drive chain 6 29 Checking and lubricatin...

Page 7: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS ...

Page 8: ...ely places or motorcycle accidents to oc ur Ride where other motorists can see you Avoid riding in another motorist s blind spot Many accidents involve inexperi enced operators In fact many op erators who have been involved in accidents do not even have a cur rent motorcycle license Make sure that you are qualified and that you only lend your mo torcycle to other qualified opera tors Know your ski...

Page 9: ...ec e clothing that covers your legs kles and feet Passengers should also observe the precautions mentioned above Modifications Modifications made to this motorcycle not approved by Yamaha or the re moval of original equipment may ren der the motorcycle unsafe for use and may cause severe personal injury Modifications may also make your mo torcycle illegal to use Loading and accessories Adding acce...

Page 10: ...ront fork area can reate instability due to improper weight distribution or aerody namic changes If accessories are added to the handlebar or front fork area they must be as lightweight as possible and should be kept to a minimum Bulky or large accessories may seriously affect the stability of the motorcycle due to aerody namic effects Wind may at tempt to lift the motorcycle or the motorcycle may...

Page 11: ...ater or near an open lame otherwise it could catch ire hen transporting the motorcycle another vehicle make sure that s kept upright and that the fuel ck s are turned to ON or ES for vacuum type OFF r manual type If the motorcycle ould lean over gasoline may k out of the carburetor or fuel nk you should swallow any gaso e inhale a lot of gasoline vapor allow gasoline to get into your eyes see your...

Page 12: ...1 5 EAU10381 y before operating this vehicle 1 2 3 ...

Page 13: ...NFORMATION 1 6 1 WARNING 8 8 This unit contains high pressure nitrogen gas Mishandling can cause explosion Read owner s manual for instructions Do not incinerate puncture or open 4AA 22259 80 AD LE ng 8K 00 2 4 ...

Page 14: ...2 1 EAU10410 2 5 7 6 8 3 4 age 3 9 ing dial 8 Shift pedal page 3 4 ...

Page 15: ...DESCRIPTION 2 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 EAU10420 5 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 16: ...2 3 EAU10430 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 9 Fuel tank cap page 3 5 ...

Page 17: ...s are off The key can be re the steering e handlebars all the way to the ght sh the key in from the OFF po on release it and then turn it to OCK move the key To unlock the steering Insert the key and turn it to OFF WARNING EWA10070 Never turn the key to LOCK while the motorcycle is moving ase 2 3 ...

Page 18: ...d a tripmeter The speedometer shows riding speed The odometer shows the total distance traveled The tripmeter shows the distance traveled since it was last set to zero with the reset knob The tripmeter can be used to estimate the distance that can be traveled with a full tank of fuel This information will en able you to plan future fuel stops 1 Speedometer 2 Odometer 3 Tripmeter 4 Reset knob 1 2 3...

Page 19: ...tch in after it has re to the center position EAU12500 Horn switch Press this switch to sound the horn EAU12660 Engine stop switch Set this switch to before starting the engine Set this switch to to stop the engine in case of an emergen cy such as when the vehicle overturns or when the throttle cable is stuck EAU12710 Start switch Push this switch to crank the engine with the starter CAUTION ECA10...

Page 20: ...nd is used in com with the clutch lever when the gears of the 6 speed con esh transmission equipped on orcycle EAU12890 Brake lever The brake lever is located at the right handlebar grip To apply the front brake pull the lever toward the handle bar grip edal 1 1 Brake lever 1 ...

Page 21: ... cap ert the fuel tank cap into the nk opening with the key inserted he lock and then turn the cap 1 urn clockwise rn the key 1 3 turn clockwise d then remove it NOTE The fuel tank cap cannot be installed unless the key is in the lock In addition the key cannot be removed if the cap is not properly installed and locked WARNING EWA10120 Make sure that the fuel tank cap is properly closed and locked...

Page 22: ...s use a e of a different brand or premi aded fuel Use of unleaded fuel end spark plug life and reduce maintenance costs Gasohol There are two types of gasohol gaso hol containing ethanol and that contain ing methanol Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if the ethanol con tent does not exceed 10 Gasohol containing methanol is not recom mended by Yamaha because it can cause damage to the fuel sys...

Page 23: ...ows arburetor Normal riding is done e lever in this position dicates reserve If you run out of fuel while riding move the lever to this position Fill the tank at the first oppor tunity Be sure to set the lever back to ON after refueling w mark pointing to ON w mark pointing to RES 1 1 ...

Page 24: ...nd pull the seat all the seat ert the projection on the front of seat into the seat holder as wn 2 Place the seat in the original posi tion and then tighten the bolts 3 Install the panels NOTE Make sure that the seat is properly se cured before riding 1 2 1 Projection 2 Seat holder 1 2 ...

Page 25: ...eload and thereby harden the suspension turn the adjusting nut in direction a To decrease the spring pre load and thereby soften the sus pension turn the adjusting nut in direction b NOTE Use the special wrench included in the owner s tool kit to make the ad justment The spring preload setting is deter mined by measuring distance A shown in the illustration The long er distance A is the higher the...

Page 26: ...er of clicks always represents the entire ad justing range To obtain a precise ad justment it would be advisable to check the number of clicks of the damping force adjusting mechanism and to mod ify the specifications as necessary WARNING EWA10220 This shock absorber contains highly pressurized nitrogen gas For prop er handling read and understand the following information before und damping force...

Page 27: ...n of tion circuit cut off system ARNING EWA10240 hicle must not be ridden with destand down or if the side cannot be properly moved up es not stay up otherwise the and could contact the ground stract the operator resulting possible loss of control a s ignition circuit cut off m has been designed to assist erator in fulfilling the respon of raising the sidestand be arting off Therefore check this s...

Page 28: ...L FUNCTIONS 3 12 ...

Page 29: ...ine The neutral switch may be defective The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The sidestand switch may be defective The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The clutch switch may be defective The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer NOTE ...

Page 30: ...posure to the elements Any damage fluid leakage or loss ces Therefore it is very important in addition to a thorough visual inspec he vehicle is used Such an inspection can be accomplished in a very short worth the time involved EWA11150 ot working properly have it inspected and repaired before operating ...

Page 31: ...ecified level l leakage 6 12 ve Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system ay or wear ry reservoir commended brake fluid to specified level stem for leakage 6 23 6 25 6 26 ay 6 23 6 25 ecessary ay 6 22 ration is smooth ay Yamaha dealer adjust cable free play and lubricate cable 6 18 6 30 ration is smooth ary 6 29 ...

Page 32: ... ation is smooth ting points if necessary 6 30 ation is smooth ng points if necessary 6 30 ation is smooth cessary 6 31 uts bolts and screws are properly tightened gnition circuit cut off system e have Yamaha dealer check vehicle 3 11 CHECKS PAGE ...

Page 33: ...d make re that the engine stop switch is to ift transmission into the neutral position NOTE When the transmission is in the neutral position the neutral indicator light should be on otherwise have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir cuit 4 Turn the starter choke on and completely close the throttle See page 3 8 5 Start the engine by pushing the start switch NOTE If the engine fails to start r...

Page 34: ...fting gears lets you control the amount of engine power available for starting off accelerating climbing hills etc The gear positions are shown in the il lustration NOTE To shift the transmission into the neu tral position press the shift pedal down repeatedly until it reaches the end of its travel and then slightly raise it 1 Shift pedal 2 Neutral position 1 5 4 3 2 1 N 6 2 ...

Page 35: ... the motorcycle ift the transmission into first ar when the motorcycle reaches km h 12 5 mi h If the engine is about to stall or runs very roughly pull the clutch lever in and use the brakes to stop the motorcycle 3 Shift the transmission into the neu tral position when the motorcycle is almost completely stopped The neutral indicator light should come on EAU16740 Recommended shift points The reco...

Page 36: ...iod immediately have a maha dealer check the vehi EAU17170 Parking When parking stop the engine remove the key from the main switch and then turn the fuel cock lever to OFF WARNING EWA10310 Since the engine and exhaust system can become very hot park in a place where pedestri ans or children are not likely to touch them Do not park on a slope or on soft ground otherwise the vehicle may overturn ...

Page 37: ...CONTROL ARE PED SEPARATELY THESE CES REQUIRE SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND EQUIP YAMAHA DEALERS ARE ED AND EQUIPPED TO PER THESE PARTICULAR SER EAU17310 Owner s tool kit The service information included in this manual and the tools provided in the owner s tool kit are intended to assist you in the performance of preventive maintenance and minor repairs How ever additional tools such as a torque wrench...

Page 38: ...ND MINOR REPAIR 6 2 ...

Page 39: ...rol system INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month 4000 mi 6000 km or 6 months 7000 mi 11000 km or 12 months 10000 mi 16000 km or 18 months 13000 mi 21000 km or 24 months 16000 mi 26000 km or 30 months acks or 000 hereaf 0 km Replace Replace clear ld r e idle ces ...

Page 40: ...ha dealer perform the service r dam INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month 4000 mi 6000 km or 6 months 7000 mi 11000 km or 12 months 10000 mi 16000 km or 18 months 13000 mi 21000 km or 24 months 16000 mi 26000 km or 30 months ...

Page 41: ...chart INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month 4000 mi 6000 km or 6 months 7000 mi 11000 km or 12 months 10000 mi 16000 km or 18 months 13000 mi 21000 km or 24 months 16000 mi 26000 km or 30 months evel eces e brake mage Every 4 years htness sary for oth ...

Page 42: ...torcycle or riding in the rain y for ith every 18 Repack and d se d se d se lace if INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month 4000 mi 6000 km or 6 months 7000 mi 11000 km or 12 months 10000 mi 16000 km or 18 months 13000 mi 21000 km or 24 months 16000 mi 26000 km or 30 months ...

Page 43: ...nce intervals starting from 7000 mi 11000 km or 12 months r oil r oil ed e before d cable 30 thor ee play free p INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month 4000 mi 6000 km or 6 months 7000 mi 11000 km or 12 months 10000 mi 16000 km or 18 months 13000 mi 21000 km or 24 months 16000 mi 26000 km or 30 months ...

Page 44: ... 6 8 EAU17620 ou are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas caliper cylinder always replace the brake fluid Check the brake fluid level he master cylinder and caliper cylinder every two years or if cracked or damaged ...

Page 45: ...wling e the screw and then pull the off as shown To install the cowling Place the cowling in the original posi tion and then install the screw EAU19292 Panels A and B To remove one of the panels Remove the screw and then pull the panel off as shown B w 1 1 1 Panel A 2 Screw 1 2 ...

Page 46: ...k plug as shown h the spark plug wrench includ n the owner s tool kit To check the spark plug 1 Check that the porcelain insulator around the center electrode of the spark plug is a medium to light tan the ideal color when the vehicle is ridden normally NOTE If the spark plug shows a distinctly dif ferent color the engine could be defec tive Do not attempt to diagnose such problems yourself Instea...

Page 47: ...od estimate correct torque is 1 4 1 2 turn nger tight However the spark ould be tightened to the speci que as soon as possible tall the spark plug cap EAU19671 Canister for California only This model is equipped with a canister to prevent the discharging of fuel vapor ening torque ark plug 17 5 Nm 1 75 m kgf 12 5 ft lbf 1 Fuel tank 2 Carburetor 3 Canister 4 Vent hose 1 Overflow hose 1 2 3 4 1 ...

Page 48: ...l minutes and then turn it it a few minutes until the oil set and then check the oil level ough the check window located he bottom right side of the en e guard NOTE The engine oil should be between the minimum and maximum level marks 4 If the engine oil is below the mini mum level mark add sufficient oil of the recommended type to raise it to the correct level To change the engine oil with or with...

Page 49: ...rts the O ring for damage and re if necessary ean the engine oil strainer with vent eps 6 11 if the oil filter element eing cleaned 6 Remove the oil filter element drain bolt to drain the oil from the oil filter element 7 Remove the oil filter element cover by removing the bolts e oil filler cap 1 1 Engine oil drain bolt 2 O ring 3 Compression spring 4 Oil strainer 4 3 2 1 1 ...

Page 50: ... and oil strainer in position 13 Add the specified amount of the recommended engine oil and then install and tighten the oil filler cap CAUTION ECA11620 In order to prevent clutch slip page since the engine oil also lubricates the clutch do not mix any chemical additives Do not use oils with a diesel speci fication of CD or oils of a high er quality than specified In ening torques filter element c...

Page 51: ...fre if you are riding in unusually dusty areas move panel A See page 6 9 move the air filter case cover by moving the screws ll the air filter element out from e air filter case 4 Remove the sponge material from the air filter element frame 5 Clean the sponge material with solvent and then squeeze the re maining solvent out er case cover w 1 1 Air filter element 1 Sponge material 2 Air filter elem...

Page 52: ...n ling the screws all the panel EAU21233 Cleaning the spark arrester The spark arrester should be cleaned at the intervals specified in the Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart WARNING EWA10980 Always let the exhaust system cool prior to touching exhaust components Do not start the engine when cleaning the exhaust system NOTE Make sure to select a well ventilated area free of combustible mat...

Page 53: ...align the screw holes nserting the tailpipe EAU21250 Adjusting the carburetor The carburetor is an important part of the engine and its emission control sys tem which requires very sophisticated adjustment Therefore carburetor ad justments should be left to Yamaha dealer who has the necessary profes sional knowledge and experience ...

Page 54: ...ty and safe operation of your motorcy cle 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 WARNING EWA10500 The tire air pressure must be checked and adjusted on cold tires i e when the temperature of the tires equals the ambient temperature The tire air pressure must be ad justed in accorda...

Page 55: ...e suspension and tire pressure with regard to the ad eck the tire condition and air essure before each ride Tire inspection The tires must be checked before each ride If the tire shows crosswise lines minimum tread depth if the tire has a nail or glass fragments in it or if the sidewall is cracked have a Yamaha dealer replace the tire immediately NOTE The tire tread depth limits may differ from co...

Page 56: ...arts includ the tires should be left to a maha dealer who has the cessary professional knowl ge and experience s not recommended to patch punctured tube If unavoid e however patch the tube very carefully and replace it as soon as possible with a high quality product tire e 2 75 21 45P nufacturer model BRIDGESTONE TW27 CHENG SHIN C 6006 tire e 120 80 18M C 62P nufacturer model BRIDGESTONE TW30 CHEN...

Page 57: ...unted to maintain the in stability of the original Genuine Yamaha Parts and sories are designed and test be compatible with your vehi Please consider Genuine a Parts and Accessories be making a purchase Use of amaha approved accessories lacement parts may cause handling stability and riding Since Yamaha cannot con e quality of accessories or manufactured by other compa amaha cannot be held liable ...

Page 58: ...turn the adjusting bolt at the ch lever in direction a to loos the clutch cable osen the locknut at the crank e increase the clutch lever free y turn the adjusting nut in direc a To decrease the clutch le ver free play turn the adjusting nut in direction b 6 Tighten the locknut at the clutch le ver and the crankcase ut crankcase ing nut 1 2 a b ...

Page 59: ...m before erating the motorcycle Air in e hydraulic system will dimin h the braking performance hich may result in loss of con l and an accident EAU22191 Adjusting the brake pedal position and free play WARNING EWA10670 It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer make these adjustments Brake pedal position The top of the brake pedal should be positioned approximately 10 0 mm 0 39 in below the top of th...

Page 60: ...decrease the brake ee play turn the adjusting nut in n b WARNING EWA10680 After adjusting the drive chain slack or removing and installing the rear wheel always check the brake pedal free play If proper adjustment cannot be obtained as described have a Yamaha dealer make this ad justment After adjusting the brake pedal free play check the operation of the brake light pedal free play 1 1 Brake peda...

Page 61: ...k ar indicator groove If a brake s worn to the point that the wear indicator groove has almost disap peared have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set EAU22540 Rear brake shoes The rear brake is provided with a wear indicator which allows you to check the brake shoe wear without having to disassemble the brake To check the brake shoe wear check the position of the wear indicator while ap...

Page 62: ...lebars Use only the recommended quality brake fluid otherwise the rubber seals may deteriorate causing leakage and poor braking perfor mance Refill with the same type of brake fluid Mixing fluids may result in a harmful chemical reaction and lead to poor braking performance Be careful that water does not en ter the master cylinder when refill ing Water will significantly lower the boiling point of...

Page 63: ...22760 Drive chain slack The drive chain slack should be checked before each ride and adjusted if necessary EAU22770 To check the drive chain slack 1 Place the motorcycle on a level surface and hold it in an upright po sition NOTE When checking and adjusting the drive chain slack the motorcycle should be positioned straight up and there should be no weight on it 2 Shift the transmission into the ne...

Page 64: ...per drive chain slack will over load the engine as well as other vital parts of the motorcycle and can lead to chain slippage or breakage To prevent this from occurring keep the drive chain slack within the specified limits 4 Tighten the axle nut to the speci fied torque 5 Adjust the brake pedal free play See page 6 23 WARNING EWA10660 After adjusting the brake pedal free play check the operation ...

Page 65: ...ables should be checked before each ride and the ca bles and cable ends should be lubricat ed if necessary If a cable is damaged or does not move smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or replace it WARNING EWA10710 Damage to the outer housing of ca bles may result in internal rusting and cause interference with cable movement Replace damaged ca bles as soon as possible to prevent unsafe conditions R...

Page 66: ...hould be lu if necessary EAU23140 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers The operation of the brake and clutch levers should be checked before each ride and the lever pivots should be lu bricated if necessary commended lubricant Lithium soap based grease all purpose grease Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease all purpose grease ...

Page 67: ... in the periodic main tenance and lubrication chart To check the condition WARNING EWA10750 Securely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over Check the inner tubes for scratches damage and excessive oil leakage To check the operation 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion 2 While applying the front brake push down hard on the handlebars...

Page 68: ...ntervals specified in the pe maintenance and lubrication ce a stand under the engine to e the front wheel off the und ARNING EWA10750 y support the vehicle so that no danger of it falling over d the lower ends of the front k legs and try to move them for d and backward If any free y can be felt have a Yamaha aler check or repair the steering ...

Page 69: ...L Drink large quan ities of water or milk and im mediately call a physician EYES Flush with water for 15 minutes and seek prompt medical attention Batteries produce explosive hy drogen gas Therefore keep sparks flames cigarettes etc away from the battery and pro vide sufficient ventilation when charging it in an enclosed space KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER IES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN To charge the...

Page 70: ...a new fuse of the specified perage CAUTION ECA10640 Do not use a fuse of a higher amper age rating than recommended to avoid causing extensive damage to the electrical system and possibly a fire 3 Turn the key to ON and turn on the electrical circuits to check if the devices operate 4 If the fuse immediately blows again have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical system fuse 1 2 Specified fuse 20 0 ...

Page 71: ...roducts away from a lit headlight bulb and do not touch the bulb until it has cooled down 5 Place a new bulb into position and then secure it with the bulb holder CAUTION ECA10660 Do not touch the glass part of the headlight bulb to keep it free from oil otherwise the transparency of the glass the luminosity of the bulb and the bulb life will be adversely af light coupler light bulb cover 1 2 1 He...

Page 72: ...he defective bulb by hing it in and turning it counter ckwise 3 Insert a new bulb into the socket push it in and then turn it clock wise until it stops 4 Install the lens by installing the screws CAUTION ECA10680 Do not overtighten the screws oth erwise the lens may break ake light lens 2 1 Tail brake light bulb 1 ...

Page 73: ... up right Check that the motorcycle is in a stable and level position before starting any maintenance A strong wooden box can be placed under the engine for added stability To service the front wheel 1 Stabilize the rear of the motorcycle by using a motorcycle stand or if an additional motorcycle stand is not available by placing a jack un der the frame in front of the rear wheel 2 Raise the front...

Page 74: ...e disc cover by moving the screws 3 Remove the speedometer cable holder by removing the screw 4 Disconnect the speedometer ca ble from the front wheel 5 Remove the axle nut 6 Lift the front wheel off the ground according to the procedure on page 6 37 7 Pull the wheel axle out and then remove the wheel CAUTION ECA11070 Do not apply the brake after the e guard 2 1 1 Brake disc cover 2 Screw 3 Speedo...

Page 75: ...the front wheel so that it is the ground ghten the axle nut to the speci d torque nnect the speedometer cable d then install the speedometer ble holder by installing the ew tall the brake disc cover by in stalling the screws 8 Install the engine guard by install ing the bolt ner ening torque le nut 85 Nm 8 5 m kgf 62 ft lbf ...

Page 76: ... on ge 6 37 move the axle nut sh the wheel forward and then move the drive chain from the r sprocket NOTE The drive chain does not need to be disassembled in order to remove and install the wheel 8 Pull the wheel axle out and then remove the wheel EAU25791 To install the rear wheel 1 Insert the wheel axle from the left hand side pedal free play adjusting nut rod camshaft lever ut adjusting plate 4...

Page 77: ... occur dur ing operation Any problem in the fuel compression or ignition systems for example can cause poor starting and loss of power The following troubleshooting chart represents a quick and easy procedure for checking these vital systems your self However should your motorcycle require any repair take it to a Yamaha dealer whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools experience and know ...

Page 78: ...tion Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle ry cloth and correct the or replace the spark plug dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Check the battery The battery is good Check the battery lead connections and charge the battery if necessary Open the throttle halfway and operate the electric starter ...

Page 79: ...c not use any harsh chemical oducts on plastic parts Be re to avoid using cloths or sponges which have been in contact with strong or abrasive cleaning products solvent or thinner fuel gasoline rust re movers or inhibitors brake flu id antifreeze or electrolyte Do not use high pressure wash ers or steam jet cleaners since they cause water seepage and deterioration in the following ar eas seals of ...

Page 80: ...ved through polishing prevent corrosion it is recom nded to apply a corrosion pro tection spray on all metal including chrome and nickel plat ed surfaces 5 Use spray oil as a universal clean er to remove any remaining dirt 6 Touch up minor paint damage caused by stones etc 7 Wax all painted surfaces 8 Let the motorcycle dry completely before storing or covering it WARNING EWA10930 Make sure that t...

Page 81: ...el cock lever to FF 3 Drain the carburetor float chamber by loosening the drain bolt this will prevent fuel deposits from building up Pour the drained fuel into the fuel tank 4 Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer if available to prevent the fuel tank from rusting and the fuel from deteriorating 5 Perform the following steps to pro tect the cylinder piston rings etc from corrosion a Remov...

Page 82: ...and charge it once a month not store the battery in an ex sively cold or warm place s than 0 C 30 F or more n 30 C 90 F For more in mation on storing the battery e page 6 33 any necessary repairs before he motorcycle ...

Page 83: ...al etor acturer KUNI Type x quantity BST34 x 1 Spark plug s Manufacturer model NGK DR8EA Manufacturer model DENSO X24ESR U Spark plug gap 0 6 0 7 mm 0 024 0 028 in Clutch Clutch type Wet multiple disc Transmission Primary reduction system Spur gear Primary reduction ratio 73 22 3 318 Secondary reduction system Chain drive Secondary reduction ratio 45 15 3 000 Transmission type Constant mesh 6 spee...

Page 84: ...5 rake le disc brake Operation Right hand operation Recommended fluid DOT 4 Rear brake Type Drum brake Operation Right foot operation Front suspension Type Telescopic fork Spring shock absorber type Coil spring oil damper Wheel travel 225 0 mm 8 86 in Rear suspension Type Swingarm link suspension Spring shock absorber type Coil spring gas oil damper Wheel travel 190 0 mm 7 48 in Electrical system ...

Page 85: ...SPECIFICATIONS 8 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ...

Page 86: ...ehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the steering head pipe Record this number in the space pro vided NOTE The vehicle identification number is used to identify your motorcycle and may be used to register your motorcy cle with the licensing authority in your area entification number 1 1 Vehicle identification number 1 ...

Page 87: ...CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ...

Page 88: ...g Yamaha Motor Corporation y open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group paign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems oration U S A afety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in Washington D C sportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information ...

Page 89: ...ment of design incorporated into any new ve ale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use or 2 the use of n has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person TITUTE TAMPERING ARE THE ACTS LISTED BELOW ystems i e modification removal etc xhaust system Muffler Exhaust pipe Silencer take system Air cleaner case Air cleaner element Intake duct ...

Page 90: ...and installed on your motorcycle will be required to document that with the emissions warranty The chart below is printed only as a reminder able proof of maintenance work Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks ...

Page 91: ...CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 6 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks ...

Page 92: ...9 7 EAU26661 S A STREET AND ENDURO MOTORCYCLE LIMITED ...

Page 93: ...CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ...

Page 94: ... and lodging when you are away from home This superb coverage goes into effect when you purchase Y E S so it applies to any warranty repairs as well as covered repairs during your entire Y E S plan period Y E S coverage is honored at any authorized Yamaha dealer nationwide Y E S coverage is transferable to a new owner if you sell or trade in That can make your Yamaha much more valuable This excell...

Page 95: ...CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 benefits of sy knowing n after your amaha with We ll be ed ...

Page 96: ...ist 4 2 R Rear brake light switch adjusting 6 25 Rear suspension lubricating 6 31 S Safety defects reporting 9 3 Safety information 1 1 Seat 3 8 Shifting 5 2 Shift pedal 3 4 Shock absorber assembly adjusting 3 9 Sidestand 3 11 Sidestand checking and lubricating 6 31 Spark plug checking 6 10 Specifications 8 1 Speedometer unit 3 2 Starter choke knob 3 8 Starting and warming up a cold engine 5 1 Sta...

Page 97: ...INDEX ...

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