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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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3
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5
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7
8
9 GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY..................1-1
DESCRIPTION....................................................2-1
Left view............................................................2-1
Right view.........................................................2-2
Controls/Instruments.........................................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS....3-1
Main switch.......................................................3-1
Indicator lights...................................................3-1
Oil level indicator circuit check..........................3-2
Speedometer....................................................3-3
Tachometer.......................................................3-3
Engine temperature gauge...............................3-4
Handlebar switches..........................................3-4
Clutch lever.......................................................3-5
Shift pedal.........................................................3-5
Front brake lever...............................................3-6
Rear brake pedal..............................................3-6
Fuel tank cap....................................................3-6
Fuel (except for Switzerland and Austria).........3-7
Fuel (for Switzerland and Austria)....................3-7
Catalyzer (for Switzerland and Austria)............3-8
Two-stroke engine oil........................................3-9
Fuel cock..........................................................3-9
Starter (choke) Ò
1Ó.........................................3-10Kick starter......................................................3-11
Steering lock...................................................3-11
Seat................................................................3-12
Helmet holder.................................................3-12
Rear shock absorber adjustment....................3-13
Rear carrier.....................................................3-14
Note on handling of the Yamaha Energy
Induction System (Y.E.I.S.).............................3-14
Y.P.V.S.
(Yamaha Power Valve System)......................3-15
Sidestand........................................................3-15
Sidestand switch operation check..................3-16
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS...............................4-1
Pre-operation check list....................................4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING
POINTS................................................................5-1
Starting the engine............................................5-1
Starting a warm engine.....................................5-3
Shifting..............................................................5-4
Recommended shift points
(for Switzerland only)........................................5-4
Tips for reducing fuel consumption...................5-5
Engine break-in.................................................5-5
Parking..............................................................5-6
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DESCRIPTION
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Left view1.Headlight (page 6-33)
2.Radiator cap (page 6-13)
3.Fuel cock (page 3-9)
4.Air filter (page 6-15)
5.Coolant reservoir tank (page 6-13)
6.Helmet holder (page 3-12)7.Starter (choke) (page 3-10)
8.Shift pedal (page 3-5, 5-4)
9.Y.E.I.S. (page 3-14)
10.Y.P.V.S. (page 3-15)
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DESCRIPTION
2-3
16.Clutch lever (page 3-5, 6-21)
17.Left handlebar switches (page 3-4)
18.Speedometer (page 3-3)
19.Coolant temperature gauge (page 3-4)
20.Tachometer (page 3-3)21.Right handlebar switches (page 3-5)
22.Front brake lever (page 3-6, 6-27)
23.Throttle grip (page 6-17, 6-27)
24.Fuel tank cap (page 3-6)
25.Main switch (page 3-1)
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Controls/Instruments
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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1.Front brake lever
EAU00158
Front brake leverThe front brake lever is located on
the right handlebar. Pull it toward the
handlebar to apply the front brake.
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1.Rear brake pedal
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Rear brake pedalThe rear brake pedal is on the right
side of the motorcycle. Press down
on the brake pedal to apply the rear
brake.
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2
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Fuel tank capTo open
Insert the key and turn it 1/4 turn
counterclockwise. Turn the cap 1/3
turn counterclockwise and remove it
from the tank.
To close
Put the cap in the filler neck and turn
it 1/3 turn clockwise. Lock the cap by
turning the key 1/4 turn clockwise,
and remove the key.1.Fuel tank cap
2.Unlock
3.Open
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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NOTE:
The tank cap cannot be reinstalled
unless it is unlocked. The key must
remain in the cap until the cap is
properly installed and locked onto the
fuel tank.
EW000023
wBe sure the cap is properly
installed and locked in place
before riding the motorcycle.
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1.Filler tube
2.Fuel level
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Fuel(except for Switzerland and
Austria)
Make sure there is sufficient fuel in
the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bot-
tom of the filler tube as shown in the
illustration.
EW000130
wDo not overfill the fuel tank. Avoid
spilling fuel on the hot engine. Do
not fill the fuel tank above the bot-
tom of the filler tube or it may
overflow when the fuel heats up
later and expands.
2
1 3 4
1.Filler tube
2.Filling nozzle
3.Leaf valve
4.Fuel level
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Fuel(for Switzerland and Austria)
Make sure there is sufficient fuel in
the tank. When refueling, be sure to
insert the filling nozzle into the filler
hole and fill the tank to the bottom of
the filler tube as shown in the illustra-
tion.
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EW000130
wDo not overfill the fuel tank. Avoid
spilling fuel on the hot engine. Do
not fill the fuel tank above the bot-
tom of the filler tube or it may
overflow when the fuel heats up
later and expands.
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cCAlways wipe off spilled fuel imme-
diately with a dry and clean soft
cloth. Fuel may deteriorate painted
surfaces or plastic parts.
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NOTE:
If knocking or pinging occurs, use a
different brand of gasoline or higher
octane grade.
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Catalyzer(for Switzerland and Austria)
This motorcycle is equipped with a
catalytic converter in the exhaust
chamber.
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wThe exhaust system is hot during
and directly after engine operation.
Make sure the exhaust system has
cooled down before making any
adjustment to or lubricating the
motorcycle.
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline
with a research octane
number of 91 or higher.
Fuel tank capacity:
Total:
10.0 L
Reserve:
1.8 L
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EC000114
cCThe following must be observed to
prevent a fire hazard or other dam-
ages.
8 8
Use only unleaded gasoline.
Use of leaded gasoline will
cause unrepairable damage to
the catalytic converter.
8 8
Never park this motorcycle in
an area that would cause a fire
hazard such as grass or other
materials that may easily burn.
8 8
Do not allow the engine to idle
for very long.
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Fuel cockThe fuel cock supplies fuel from the
tank to the carburetor while filtering it
also.
The fuel cock has three positions:
OFF
With the lever in this position, fuel will
not flow. Always return the lever to
this position when the engine is not
running.
RES
ONFUEL
OFF
1
1.Arrow mark positioned ÒOFFÓ
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Two-stroke engine oilMake sure there is sufficient two-
stroke engine oil in the oil tank. Add
the recommended oil as necessary.
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1.Oil tank cap
2.Stopper
Recommended oil:
Yamalube 2 or 2-stroke
engine oil (JASO FC grade or
ISO EG-C, EG-D grade)
Oil quantity:
1.2 L
OFF: closed position
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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StorageShort-term
Always store your motorcycle in a
cool, dry place and, if necessary, pro-
tect it against dust with a porous
cover.
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Storing the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated room or cov-
ering it with a tarp while it is
still wet will allow water and
humidity to seep in and cause
rust.
8 8
To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chemi-
cals are stored.
Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for
several months:
1.Follow all the instructions in the
ÒCareÓ section of this chapter.
2.Drain the carburetor float cham-
ber by loosening the drain bolt;
this will prevent fuel deposits
from building up. Pour the
drained fuel into the fuel tank.
3.Only for motorcycles equipped
with a fuel cock which has an
ÒOFFÓ position: Turn the fuel
cock to ÒOFFÓ.
4.Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
5.Perform the following steps to
protect the cylinder, piston rings,
etc. from corrosion.a.Remove the spark plug cap and
spark plug.
b.Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil
into the spark plug bore.
c.Install the spark plug cap onto
the spark plug and place the
spark plug on the cylinder head
so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit spark-
ing during the next step.)
d.Turn the engine over several
times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder wall with oil.)
e.Remove the spark plug cap from
the spark plug, install the spark
plug and then the spark plug
cap.
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sure to ground the spark plug elec-
trodes to prevent damage or injury
from sparking.
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