PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR6-346EAU01579Supporting the motorcycleSince this model is not equipped with acenterstand, follow these precautionswhen removing the front and rearwheel or performing other mainte-nance requiring the motorcycle tostand upright. Check that the motor-cycle is in a stable and level positionbefore starting any maintenance. Astrong wooden box can be placed un-der the engine for added stability.To service the front wheel1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcycleby using a motorcycle stand or, ifan additional motorcycle stand isnot available, by placing a jack un-der the frame in front of the rearwheel.2. Raise the front wheel off theground by using a motorcyclestand.To service the rear wheelRaise the rear wheel off the ground byusing a motorcycle stand or, if a motor-cycle stand is not available, by placinga jack either under each side of theframe in front of the rear wheel or undereach side of the swingarm.EAU01008TroubleshootingAlthough Yamaha motorcycles receivea thorough inspection before shipmentfrom the factory, trouble may occur dur-ing operation. Any problem in the fuel,compression, or ignition systems, forexample, can cause poor starting andloss of power.The following troubleshooting chartrepresents a quick and easy procedurefor checking these vital systems your-self. However, should your motorcyclerequire any repair, take it to a Yamahadealer, whose skilled technicians havethe necessary tools, experience, andknow-how to service the motorcycleproperly.Use only genuine Yamaha replace-ment parts. Imitation parts may looklike Yamaha parts, but they are ofteninferior, have a shorter service life andcan lead to expensive repair bills.
