Yamaha 2014 MT-07 Service Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE3-16WARNINGEWA13090• Use only the designated brake fluid. Otherbrake fluids may cause the rubber seals todeteriorate, causing leakage and poorbrake performance.• Refill with the same type of brake fluid thatis already in the system. Mixing brake fluidsmay result in a harmful chemical reaction,leading to poor brake performance.• When refilling, be careful that water doesnot enter the brake fluid reservoir. Waterwill significantly lower the boiling point ofthe brake fluid and could cause vapor lock.NOTICEECA13540Brake fluid may damage painted surfacesand plastic parts. Therefore, always clean upany spilt brake fluid immediately.TIPIn order to ensure a correct reading of the brakefluid level, make sure the top of the brake fluidreservoir is horizontal.EAS30638CHECKING THE WHEELSThe following procedure applies to both of thewheels.1. Check:• WheelDamage/out-of-round → Replace.WARNINGEWA13260Never attempt to make any repairs to thewheel.TIPAfter a tire or wheel has been changed or re-placed, always balance the wheel.EAS30640CHECKING THE TIRESThe following procedure applies to both of thetires.1. Check:• Tire pressureOut of specification → Regulate.WARNINGEWA13180• The tire pressure should only be checkedand regulated when the tire temperatureequals the ambient air temperature.• The tire pressure and the suspension mustbe adjusted according to the total weight(including cargo, rider, passenger and ac-cessories) and the anticipated ridingspeed.• Operation of an overloaded vehicle couldcause tire damage, an accident or an injury.NEVER OVERLOAD THE VEHICLE.2. Check:• Tire surfacesDamage/wear → Replace the tire.WARNINGEWA13190It is dangerous to ride with a worn-out tire.When the tire tread reaches the wear limit, re-place the tire immediately.Tire air pressure (measured oncold tires)Loading condition0–173 kg (0–381 lb)Front225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi)Rear250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)High-speed ridingFront225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi)Rear250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)Maximum load173 kg (381 lb)* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargoand accessories