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Reed Valve Assembly

Yamaha issued a technical bulletin regarding installation of the reed valve assembly on the CV80L. The company's service manuals had incorrectly illustrated the procedure for installing the valve and gasket, which prompted the bulletin. In my experience, the problem pertains to the CV80J as well. Here's the correct order:

Reed Valve Assembly

Maintenance Intervals

The following charts should be regarded only as a guide to general maintenance. Weather, geographical location, and usage patterns may affect the schedules indicated. For example, parts should be inspected, cleaned, and/or lubricated more frequently to avoid damage caused by moisture if the scooter is operated in an area with high humidity.

Item Remarks Initial kms Every kms
500 1,500 3,000 3,000 6,000
Cylinder Head/Exhaust System Decarbonize    
Spark Plug Inspect, clean, or replace  
Air Filter Washed and dampened w/ Yamalube two-cycle oil or SAE 20 motor oil Every 1,500
Carburetor Check operations, fittings    
Clean, refit, adjust      
Autolube pump Check, adjust, air bleed  
Brake system (complete) Check, adjust/repair if required  
Wheels and Tires Check pressure, wear, run out  
Suspension system Check operation, repair if required  
Battery Top up, check specific gravity and breather pipe  
Lights/Signals Check operation, replace if required  
Fittings/Fasteners Tighten if required, or ...  
V-belt Inspect for cracks and wear Every 6,000

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Lubrication Intervals

Item Remarks Type Initial kms Every kms
500 1,500 3,000 3,000 6,000
Transmission Oil Warm engine before draining Yamalube four-cycle oil or SAE 10W30 motor oil    
Control and Meter Cables Apply thoroughly SAE 10W30 motor oil    
Throttle Grip and Housing Apply lightly Lithium soap base grease      
Brake Lever Apply lightly Lithium soap base grease    
Brake Cam Shaft Apply lightly Lithium soap base grease    
Steering Bearings Inspect thoroughly, pack moderately Medium-weight wheel bearing grease    
Speedometer Gear Housing Inspect thoroughly, pack moderately Lithium soap base grease         12,000
Wheel Bearings Do not overpack yearly, or... Medium-weight wheel bearing grease         12,000

 

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