PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR6-26EAU41794Periodic maintenance and lubrication chartThe following chart is intended as a general guide to maintenance and lubrication. Bear in mind that such factors as weather,terrain, geographical location, and individual usage will alter the required maintenance and lubrication intervals. If you are indoubt as to what intervals to follow in maintaining and lubricating your motorcycle, consult your Yamaha dealer.NOTE: From the seventh race, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from “Every race”. Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and technicalskills.NO. ITEM ROUTINE Afterbreak-inEveryraceEverythird raceEveryfifth raceAsrequired1 * Piston• Check piston for carbon deposits and cracks or dam-age.• Clean.√√√• Replace. √√2 * Piston rings • Check piston ring end gap and rings for damage. √• Replace.3 * Piston pin and smallend bearing• Check piston pin and small end bearing for damage. √√ √• Replace. √√4 * Cylinder head• Check cylinder head for carbon deposits.• Clean. √√√• Check cylinder head gasket for damage.• Replace cylinder head gasket.• Tighten cylinder head bolts if necessary. √