PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR6-4266. Install a new cotter pin into thebrake torque rod bolt.WARNINGEWA11280Always use a new cotter pin for thebrake torque rod bolt.EAU25870TroubleshootingAlthough 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 chartsrepresent quick and easy proceduresfor 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 look likeYamaha parts, but they are often inferi-or, have a shorter service life and canlead to expensive repair bills.Tightening torques:Axle nut:117 Nm (11.7 m·kgf, 85 ft·lbf)Brake caliper bolt:40 Nm (4.0 m·kgf, 29 ft·lbf)Brake torque rod nut:30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 21 ft·lbf)U5AH19E0.book Page 42 Thursday, May 13, 2004 4:23 AM