Brake operation
Test the brakes at slow speed after starting out to
make sure they are working properly. If the brakes
do not provide proper braking performance,
check the brake pads for wear. (See page 8-29.)
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Throttle lever
Check the operation of the throttle lever. It must
open smoothly and spring back to the idle position
5
when released. Have a Yamaha dealer correct if
necessary.
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Drive chain
Check the condition of the drive chain and check
the drive chain slack. Lubricate and adjust the
drive chain as necessary. (See page 8-36.)
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Tires
Check tire pressure regularly to make sure it is at
the recommended specifications. Also check for
wear and damage.
Tire pressure
Use a tire pressure gauge to check and adjust tire
air pressure when the tires are cold. The tire air
pressure
must
WARNING! Operation of this vehicle with im-
proper tire pressure may cause severe injury or
death from loss of control or rollover. Tire
pressure below the minimum specified could
also cause the tire to dislodge from the rim un-
der severe riding conditions.
Recommended tire pressure:
Front
35.0 kPa (0.350 kgf/cm², 5.0 psi)
Rear
35.0 kPa (0.350 kgf/cm², 5.0 psi)
Minimum tire pressure:
Front
32.0 kPa (0.320 kgf/cm², 4.6 psi)
Rear
32.0 kPa (0.320 kgf/cm², 4.6 psi)
Maximum tire seating pressure:
Front
250 kPa (2.5 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear
250 kPa (2.5 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
5-5
be
equal
on
both
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sides.