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EAU00009
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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2
3
4
5
6
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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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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1.Front brake lever
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Front brake leverThe front brake lever is located on
the right handlebar. Pull it toward the
handlebar to apply the front brake.
1
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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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Kick starterRotate the kick starter away from the
engine. Push the starter down lightly
with your foot until the gears engage,
then kick smoothly and forcefully to
start the engine. This model has a
primary-coupled kick starter so the
engine can be started in any gear if
the clutch is disengaged. However,
shifting to neutral before starting is
recommended.1.Kick starter
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Steering lockTo lock the steering
Turn the handlebars all the way to
the right and open the steering lock
cover.
Insert the key and turn it 1/8 turn
counterclockwise. Then, push the key
in while turning the handlebars slight-
ly to the left and turn the key 1/8 turn
clockwise.
Check that the steering is locked,
remove the key and close the lock
cover.
1
1.Steering lock
To unlock the steering
Insert the key, push it in and turn it
1/8 turn counterclockwise so that it
moves out. Then, release and
remove the key.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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To install
1.Insert the projections on the front
of the seat into the holders, then
tighten the seat bolts.
2.Install the panels.NOTE:
Make sure that the seat is securely
fitted.
1
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Helmet holderTo open the helmet holder, insert the
key in the lock and turn it as shown.
To lock the helmet holder, turn the
key to its original position.
EW000030
wNever ride with a helmet in the hel-
met holder. The helmet may hit
objects, causing loss of control
and possibly an accident.1.Open
1
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SeatTo remove
1.Remove panels D and E. (See
page 6-9 for panel removal and
installation procedures.)
2.Remove the seat bolts and lift
the seat upward.1.Bolt (
´2)
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Rear shock absorber
adjustmentThis shock absorber is equipped with
a spring preload adjuster. Adjust
spring preload as follows.
1.Loosen the locknut.
2.Turn the adjusting nut in direc-
tion ato increase spring preload
and in direction bto decrease
spring preload. The spring pre-
load is determined by the spring
set length.
Shortening the spring set length
increases spring preload, length-
ening the spring set length
decreases spring preload.1.Locknut
2.Adjusting nut
“A”
EC000015
cCNever attempt to turn an adjuster
beyond the maximum or minimum
setting.
Spring preload:
Minimum (soft):
Distance ÒAÓ = 235 mm
Standard:
Distance ÒAÓ = 230 mm
Maximum (hard):
Distance ÒAÓ = 220 mm
3.Tighten the locknut to the speci-
fied torque.
EC000018
cCAlways tighten the locknut against
the spring adjusting nut and tight-
en the locknut to the specified
torque.
Tightening torque:
Locknut:
55 Nm (5.5 m0kg)
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EW000045
wIf improper operation is noted,
consult a Yamaha dealer immedi-
ately.
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ENGINE WILL STALL.SIDESTAND SWITCH IS OK.
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Sidestand switch operation
checkCheck the operation of the sidestand
switch against the information below.TURN THE MAIN SWITCH TO ÒONÓ AND
THE ENGINE STOP SWITCH TO Ò#Ó.TRANSMISSION IS IN NEUTRAL AND
SIDESTAND IS DOWN.PULL IN THE CLUTCH LEVER AND
PUT TRANSMISSION IN GEAR.ENGINE WILL START.KICK THE KICK STARTER.
EW000044
wThis motorcycle must not be oper-
ated with the sidestand in the
down position. If the stand is not
properly retracted, it could contact
the ground and distract the opera-
tor, resulting in a possible loss of
control. Yamaha has designed into
this motorcycle a lockout system
to assist the operator in fulfilling
the responsibility of retracting the
sidestand. Please check carefully
the operating instructions listed
below and if there is any indication
of a malfunction, return the motor-
cycle to a Yamaha dealer immedi-
ately for repair.
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TiresTo ensure maximum performance,
long service and safe operation, note
the following:
Tire air pressure
Always check and adjust the tire
pressure before operating the motor-
cycle.
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wTire inflation pressure should be
checked and adjusted when the
temperature of the tire equals the
ambient air temperature. Tire infla-
tion pressure must be adjusted
according to total weight of cargo,
rider, passenger, and accessories
(fairing, saddlebags, etc. if
approved for this model), and vehi-
cle speed.
*Load is the total weight of cargo, rider, passenger
and accessories. Maximum load*180 kg
178 kg (CH, A only)
Cold tire pressureFrontRear
125 kPa150 kPa
Up to 90 kg(1.25 kg/cm
2,(1.50 kg/cm
2,
1.25 bar)1.50 bar)
90 kg load ~150 kPa175 kPa
Maximum load*(1.50 kg/cm
2,(1.75 kg/cm
2,
1.50 bar) 1.75 bar)
125 kPa150 kPa
Off-road riding(1.25 kg/cm
2,(1.50 kg/cm
2,
1.25 bar)1.50 bar)
1.Loosen the locknut.
2.Turn the adjusting nut in direc-
tion ato increase free play and
in direction bto decrease free
play.
3.Tighten the locknut.
2
1
b
a
1.Locknut
2.Adjusting nut
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