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IF TRANSMISSION IS IN NEUTRAL
AND SIDESTAND IS DOWN,KICK THE KICK STARTER.
ENGINE WILL START.RETRACT SIDESTAND AND PUT
TRANSMISSION IN GEAR.
MOTORCYCLE CAN BE RIDDEN.
MOTORCYCLE CAN BE RIDDEN.
IF TRANSMISSION IS IN GEAR
AND SIDESTAND IS UP,APPLY THE CLUTCH LEVER AND KICK
THE KICK STARTER.
ENGINE WILL START.
TURN THE MAIN SWITCH TO "ON" AND
THE ENGINE STOP SWITCH TO Ò#Ó.
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9 1.Turn the fuel cock to ÒONÓ.
2.Turn the main switch to ÒONÓ and
the engine stop switch to Ò#Ó.
3.Shift the transmission into neu-
tral.
NOTE:
When the transmission is in neutral,
the neutral indicator light should be
on. If the light does not come on, ask
a Yamaha dealer to inspect it.4.Turn on the starter (choke) and
completely close the throttle grip.
5.Kick the kick starter to start the
engine.
6.After starting the engine, move
the starter (choke) to the halfway
position.
NOTE:
For maximum engine life, never
accelerate hard with a cold engine!7.After the engine is warm, turn off
the starter (choke) completely.NOTE:
The engine is warm when it responds
normally to the throttle with the starter
(choke) turned off.
EAU01258
Starting a warm engineThe starter (choke) is not required
when the engine is warm.
EC000046
cCSee the ÒEngine break-inÓ section
prior to operating the motorcycle
for the first time.
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ShiftingThe transmission lets you control the
amount of power you have available
at a given speed for starting, acceler-
ating, climbing hills, etc. The use of
the shift pedal is shown in the illustra-
tion.
To shift into neutral, depress the shift
pedal repeatedly until it reaches the
end of its travel, then raise the pedal
slightly.
EC000048
cC8
8
Do not coast for long periods
with the engine off, and do not
tow the motorcycle a long dis-
tance. Even with gears in neu-
tral, the transmission is only
properly lubricated when the
engine is running. Inadequate
lubrication may damage the
transmission.
8 8
Always use the clutch when
changing gears. The engine,
transmission, and driveline are
not designed to withstand the
shock of forced shifting and
can be damaged by shifting
without using the clutch.
6
5
4
3
2
1 N
1
N.Neutral
1.Shift pedal
EAU02937
Recommended shift points
(for Switzerland only)The recommended shift points are
shown in the table below.
Acceleration shift point
km/h
1st ®2nd20
2nd ®3rd30
3rd ®4th40
4th ®5th50
5th ®6th60
NOTE:
When shifting two gears down from
5th to 3rd, bring your motorcycle to a
speed of 35 km/h.
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Tips for reducing fuel
consumptionYour motorcycleÕs fuel consumption
depends to a large extent on your rid-
ing style. The following tips can help
reduce fuel consumption:
8Warm up the engine before rid-
ing.
8Turn off the starter (choke) as
soon as possible.
8Shift up swiftly and avoid high
engine speeds during accelera-
tion.
8Do not double-clutch or rev the
engine while shifting down and
avoid high engine speeds with
no load on the engine.
8Turn off the engine instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time, i.e. in traffic jams, at traf-
fic lights or railroad crossings.
EAU00436
Engine break-inThere is never a more important peri-
od in the life of your motorcycle than
the period between zero and 1,000
km. For this reason we ask that you
carefully read the following material.
Because the engine is brand new,
you must not put an excessive load
on it for the first 1,000 km. The vari-
ous parts in the engine wear and pol-
ish themselves to the correct operat-
ing clearances. During this period,
prolonged full throttle operation, or
any condition which might result in
excessive heating of the engine,
must be avoided.
EAU00453
0 ~ 500 km
Avoid operation above 6,000 r/min.
Stop the engine and let it cool for 5 to
10 minutes after every hour of opera-
tion. Vary the speed of the motorcy-
cle from time to time. Do not operate
it at one set throttle position.
500 ~ 1,000 km
Avoid prolonged operation above
7,000 r/min. Rev the motorcycle
freely through the gears, but do not
use full throttle at any time.
EC000060
cCAfter 1,000 km of operation, be
sure to replace the transmission
oil.
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1,000 km and beyondFull throttle can be used.
EC000053
cC8
8
Never let engine speeds enter
the red zone.
8 8
If any engine trouble should
occur during the break-in peri-
od, consult a Yamaha dealer
immediately.
EAU00458
ParkingWhen parking the motorcycle, stop
the engine and remove the ignition
key. Turn the fuel cock to ÒOFFÓ
whenever stopping the engine.
EW000058
wThe exhaust system is hot. Park
the motorcycle in a place where
pedestrians or children are not
likely to touch the motorcycle. Do
not park the motorcycle on a slope
or soft ground; the motorcycle
may overturn.
EC000062
cCNever park this motorcycle in an
area that would cause a fire haz-
zard such as grass or other materi-
als that may easily burn.
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Periodic inspection, adjustment and
lubrication will keep your motorcycle
in the safest and most efficient condi-
tion possible. Safety is an obligation
of the motorcycle owner. The mainte-
nance and lubrication schedule chart
should be considered strictly as a
guide to general maintenance and
lubrication intervals.
YOU MUST TAKE INTO CONSIDER-
ATION THAT WEATHER, TERRAIN,
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS, AND
A VARIETY OF INDIVIDUAL USES
ALL TEND TO DEMAND THAT
EACH OWNER ALTER THIS TIME
SCHEDULE TO SHORTER INTER-
VALS TO MATCH THE ENVIRON-
MENT. The most important points of
motorcycle inspection, adjustment,
and lubrication are explained in the
following pages.
EW000060
wIf you are not familiar with motor-
cycle service, this work should be
done by a Yamaha dealer.
1
EAU00469
Tool kitThe service information included in
this manual is intended to provide
you, the owner, with the necessary
information for completing some of
your own preventive maintenance
and minor repairs.
The tools provided in the ownerÕs tool
kit are to assist you in the perfor-
mance of periodic maintenance.
However, some other tools such as a
torque wrench are also necessary to
perform the maintenance correctly.1.Tool kit
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NOTE:
If you do not have necessary tools
required during a service operation,
take your motorcycle to a Yamaha
dealer for service.
EW000063
wModifications to this motorcycle
not approved by Yamaha may
cause loss of performance, and
render it unsafe for use. Consult a
Yamaha dealer before attempting
any changes.
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EAU03686
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart
NOTE:
8The annual checks must be performed every year, except if a kilometer-based maintenance is performed instead.
8From 30,000 km, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 6,000 km.
8Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and
technical skills.NO.ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (´ 1,000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
16121824
1
*Fuel line¥Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage.ÖÖÖÖÖ
2Spark plug¥Replace.ÖÖÖÖÖ
3Air filter element¥Clean.ÖÖ
¥Replace.ÖÖ
4*Battery¥Check electrolyte level and specific gravity.
¥Make sure that the breather hose is properly routed.ÖÖÖÖÖ
5Clutch¥Check operation.
¥Adjust.ÖÖÖÖÖ
6*Front brake¥Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
(See NOTE on page 6-5.)ÖÖÖÖÖÖ
¥Replace brake pads.Whenever worn to the limit
7*Rear brake¥Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
(See NOTE on page 6-5.)ÖÖÖÖÖÖ
¥Replace brake pads.Whenever worn to the limit
8*Brake hoses¥Check for cracks or damage.ÖÖÖÖÖ
¥Replace. (See NOTE on page 6-5.)Every 4 years
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