While you may find aftermarket products
similar in design and quality to
genuine Yamaha accessories, recognize
that some aftermarket accessories
or modifications are not suitable because
of potential safety hazards to you
or others. Installing aftermarket products
or having other modifications performed
to your vehicle that change any
of the vehicle's design or operation
characteristics can put you and others
at greater risk of serious injury or death.
You are responsible for injuries related
to changes in the vehicle.
Keep the following guidelines in mind,
as well as those provided under "Loading"
when mounting accessories.
- Never install accessories or carry
cargo that would impair the performance
of your motorcycle. Carefully
inspect the accessory before
using it to make sure that it does
not in any way reduce ground
clearance or cornering clearance,
limit suspension travel, steering
travel or control operation, or obscure
lights or reflectors.
- Accessories fitted to the handlebar
or the front fork area can
create instability due to improper
weight distribution or aerodynamic
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 aerodynamic
effects. Wind may attempt
to lift the motorcycle, or
the motorcycle may become unstable
in cross winds. These accessories
may also cause
instability when passing or being
passed by large vehicles.
- Certain accessories can displace
the operator from his or
her normal riding position. This
improper position limits the freedom
of movement of the operator
and may limit control ability,
therefore, such accessories are
not recommended.
- Use caution when adding electrical
accessories. If electrical accessories
exceed the capacity of the
motorcycle's electrical system, an
electric failure could result, which
could cause a dangerous loss of
lights or engine power.
Choosing accessories for your vehicle
is an important decision. Genuine
Yamaha accessories, which are available
only from a Yamaha dealer, have
been designed, tested, and approved
by Yamaha ...
The tires and rims that came with your
motorcycle were designed to match the
performance capabilities and to provide
the best combination of handling, braking,
and comfort. Other tires, rims, ...
Other materials:
Lubricating the drive chain
The drive chain consists of many interacting
parts. If the drive chain is not maintained properly,
it will wear out quickly. Therefore, the drive
chain should be serviced, especially when the
vehicle is used in dusty areas.
This vehicle has a drive chain with small rubber
O-rings between eac ...
Checking the ignition spark gap
1. Check:
Ignition spark gap
Out of specification Perform the
ignition
system troubleshooting, starting with step 5.
Refer to "TROUBLESHOOTING" on page
8-3.
NOTE:
If the ignition spark gap is within specification,
the ignition system circuit is operating normally.
a. Disconnect the spa ...
Checking the valves and valve guides
The following procedure applies to all of the
valves and valve guides.
1. Measure:
Valve-stem-to-valve-guide clearance
Out of specification Replace the
valve
guide.
Valve-stem-to-valve-guide clearance =
Valve guide inside diameter "a" -
Valve stem diameter "b"
2. Replace:
...