User manual YAMAHA BT1100-2003

[. . . ] USO E MANUTENZIONE OWNER'S MANUAL MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO BT1100 5JN-F8199-A0 EAU03338 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!As the owner of a BT1100, you are benefiting from Yamaha's vast experience and newest technology regarding the design and manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability. Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages of your BT1100. The owner's manual does not only instruct you in how to operate, inspect and maintain your motorcycle, but also in how to safeguard yourself and others from trouble and injury. [. . . ] · Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. · Check starter (choke) operation. · Adjust engine idling speed and synchronization. · Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage. · Check the air cut valve and reed valve for damage. · Replace the entire air induction system if necessary. ODOMETER READING (x 1, 000 km) 1 10 20 30 40 ANNUAL CHECK N0. 20 * 21 22 23 * 24 25 6 26 * * 27 EAU03884 NOTE: · The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas. · Hydraulic brake service · Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level. · Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and change the brake fluid. · Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged. 6-4 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 2 1 EAU00462 1 2 1 1. Spark plug cap EAU01122 Removing and installing panels 6 The panels shown above need to be removed to perform some of the maintenance jobs described in this chapter. Refer to this section each time a panel needs to be removed and installed. EAU00488 To install the panel Place the panel in the original position, and then install the screw. EAU01673 To remove a spark plug 1. Remove the appropriate spark plug cover (rear right or front left) by pulling it off as shown. Remove the spark plug as shown, with the spark plug wrench included in the owner's tool kit. Checking the spark plugs The spark plugs are important engine components, which are easy to check. Since heat and deposits will cause any spark plug to slowly erode, the spark plugs should be removed and checked in accordance with the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. In addition, the condition of the spark plugs can reveal the condition of the engine. 6-5 Panel To remove the panel Remove the screw, and then pull the panel off as shown. EAU00462 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 3. Install the spark plug with the spark plug wrench, and then tighten it to the specified torque. To check the spark plugs 1. Check that the porcelain insulator around the center electrode on each spark plug is a medium-to-light tan (the ideal color when the motorcycle is ridden normally). Check that all spark plugs installed in the engine have the same color. NOTE: If any spark plug shows a distinctly different color, the engine could be defective. Do not attempt to diagnose such problems yourself. Instead, have a Yamaha dealer check the motorcycle. [. . . ] To prevent corrosion, avoid damp cellars, stables (because of the presence of ammonia) and areas where strong chemicals are stored. WARNING0 EWA00003 To prevent damage or injury from sparking, make sure to ground the spark plug electrodes while turning the engine over. 7 7-4 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 6. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and pedals as well as of the sidestand/centerstand. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air pressure, and then lift the motorcycle so that both of its wheels are off the ground. Alternatively, turn the wheels a little every month in order to prevent the tires from becoming degraded in one spot. [. . . ]