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EAU10210
TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION....... 1-1
Further safe-riding points ..... 1-4
DESCRIPTION ....................... 2-1
Left view ............................... 2-1
Right view ............................. 2-2
Controls and instruments ..... 2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS........................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock ..... 3-1
Indicator lights ...................... 3-2
Speedometer unit................. 3-3
Fuel gauge ............................ 3-3
Handlebar switches .............. 3-3
Front brake lever .................. 3-4
Rear brake lever ................... 3-4
Fuel tank cap ........................ 3-5
Fuel...................................... 3-6
Catalytic converter ............... 3-6
Kickstarter............................ 3-7
Seat ......................................3-7
Helmet holder ....................... 3-8
Storage compartment ........... 3-8
Luggage hook ....................... 3-9
Sidestand ...........................3-10Sidestand switch operation
check...............................3-10
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS . 4-1
Pre-operation check list ........ 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS.................... 5-1
Starting a cold engine ........... 5-1
Starting off ............................ 5-2
Acceleration and
deceleration....................... 5-2
Braking ................................. 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel consump-
tion..................................... 5-3
Engine break-in .................... 5-3
Parking ................................. 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
AND MINOR REPAIR ............ 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ..................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart ................. 6-3
Removing and installing
panels ................................ 6-6
Checking the spark plug ....... 6-7Engine oil and oil strainer ...... 6-8
Final transmission oil..........6-10
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements..........................6-11
Adjusting the carburetor..... 6-13
Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ..................................6-14
Adjusting the valve
clearance.........................6-14
Tires...................................6-15
Cast wheels.......................6-17
Checking the front brake lever
free play...........................6-17
Adjusting the rear brake lever
free play...........................6-18
Checking the front brake pads
and rear brake shoes ......6-18
Checking the brake fluid
level .................................6-19
Changing the brake fluid .....6-20
Checking and lubricating the
cables..............................6-20
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ......6-21
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers.....................6-21
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
EAU15602
Pre-operation check list
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank.
Refuel if necessary.
Check fuel line for leakage.3-6
Engine oil Check oil level in engine.
If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
Check vehicle for oil leakage.6-8
Final transmission oil Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-10
Front brake Check operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check brake pads for wear.
Replace if necessary.
Check fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage.6-18, 6-19
Rear brake Check operation.
Lubricate cable if necessary.
Check lever free play.
Adjust if necessary.6-18, 6-19
Throttle grip Make sure that operation is smooth.
Check cable free play.
If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust cable free play and lubricate cable and
grip housing.6-14, 6-21
Wheels and tires Check for damage.
Check tire condition and tread depth.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.6-15, 6-17
Brake levers Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.6-21
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INDEXAAcceleration and deceleration.................. 5-2
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements................................................6-11BBattery.....................................................6-23
Brake fluid level, checking ......................6-19
Brake fluid, changing ..............................6-20
Brake lever, front ...................................... 3-4
Brake lever, rear....................................... 3-4
Brake levers, lubricating.........................6-21
Brake pads and shoes, checking..........6-18
Braking...................................................... 5-2CCables, checking and lubricating ...........6-20
Carburetor,adjusting...............................6-13
Catalytic converter................................... 3-6
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and lu-
bricating.................................................6-21DDimmer switch.......................................... 3-4EEngine break-in ......................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil strainer .......................... 6-8FFinal transmission oil ..............................6-10
Front brake lever free play, checking....6-17
Fuel........................................................... 3-6
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ......... 5-3
Fuel gauge ................................................ 3-3
Fuel tank cap ............................................ 3-5
Fuses, replacing.....................................6-25
HHandlebar switches.................................. 3-3
Headlight bulb, replacing........................6-26
Helmet holder............................................ 3-8
High beam indicator light .......................... 3-2
Horn switch............................................... 3-4IIdentification numbers.............................. 9-1
Indicator lights........................................... 3-2KKey identification number......................... 9-1
Kickstarter................................................ 3-7LLuggage hook........................................... 3-9MMain switch/steering lock......................... 3-1
Model label................................................ 9-2PPanels, removing and installing................ 6-6
Parking...................................................... 5-4
Part locations............................................ 2-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ........................................................ 6-3
Pre-operation check list........................... 4-2
Rear brake lever free play, adjusting .....6-18SSafe-riding points...................................... 1-4
Safety information..................................... 1-1
Seat ........................................................... 3-7
Sidestand................................................3-10
Sidestand switch operation check .........3-10Spark plug, checking................................ 6-7
Specifications............................................ 8-1
Speedometer unit..................................... 3-3
Start switch............................................... 3-4
Starting a cold engine ............................... 5-1
Starting off ................................................. 5-2
Storage...................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment............................... 3-8
TTail/brake light bulb, replacing ................6-27
Throttle cable free play, adjusting..........6-14
Throttle grip and cable, checking and lubricat-
ing ..........................................................6-21
Tires........................................................6-15
Tool kit ....................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting......................................6-29
Troubleshooting chart.............................6-30
Turn signal indicator light.......................... 3-2
Turn signal light bulb (front), replacing ...6-28
Turn signal switch ..................................... 3-4VValve clearance, adjusting ......................6-14
Vehicle identification number .................... 9-1WWheel bearings, checking ......................6-23
Wheels....................................................6-17
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