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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Throttle cable free play adjustment .................. 6-12
Cam chain adjustment ..................................... 6-12
Valve clearance adjustment ............................. 6-13
Tires ................................................................. 6-13
Wheels ............................................................. 6-15
Clutch lever free play adjustment..................... 6-16
Front brake lever free play adjustment ............ 6-16
Rear brake pedal height and free play
adjustment .................................................... 6-17
Brake light switch adjustment .......................... 6-18
Checking the front brake pads and
rear brake shoes .......................................... 6-19
Inspecting the brake fluid level......................... 6-20
Brake fluid replacement ................................... 6-20
Drive chain slack check ................................... 6-21
Drive chain slack adjustment ........................... 6-22
Drive chain lubrication...................................... 6-23
Cable inspection and lubrication ...................... 6-23
Throttle cable and grip lubrication .................... 6-23
Brake and shift pedal lubrication ...................... 6-24
Brake and clutch lever lubrication .................... 6-24
Center and sidestand lubrication ..................... 6-24
Front fork inspection ........................................ 6-25
Steering inspection .......................................... 6-26
Wheel bearings ................................................ 6-26
Battery.............................................................. 6-26
Fuse replacement ............................................ 6-28
Headlight bulb replacement ............................. 6-29Turn signal and tail/brake light bulb
replacement.................................................. 6-30
Front wheel removal ........................................ 6-30
Front wheel installation .................................... 6-31
Rear wheel removal ......................................... 6-32
Rear wheel installation ..................................... 6-33
Troubleshooting ............................................... 6-33
Troubleshooting chart ...................................... 6-34
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE ............. 7-1
Care ................................................................... 7-1
Storage .............................................................. 7-4
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................... 8-1
Specifications ..................................................... 8-1
How to use the conversion table ........................ 8-5
CONSUMER INFORMATION.............................. 9-1
Identification number records............................. 9-1
Key identification number................................... 9-1
Vehicle identification number ............................. 9-1
Model label......................................................... 9-2
789
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-2
3
EAU00056
Indicator lights
EAU00061
Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator comes on when the
transmission is in neutral.
EAU00057
Turn indicator light “ ”
This indicator flashes when the turn
switch is moved to the left or right.
EAU00063
High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator comes on when the
headlight high beam is used.
EAU00095*
SpeedometerThe speedometer shows riding speed.
This speedometer is equipped with an
odometer and tripmeter. The tripmeter
can be reset to “0” with the reset knob.
Use the tripmeter to estimate how far
you can ride on a tank of fuel. This in-
formation will enable you to plan fuel
stops in the future.
EAU00118
Handlebar switches
EAU00134
Lights switch
Turning the light switch to “ ”,
turns on the auxiliary light, meter lights
and taillight. Turning the light switch to
“ ” turns the headlight on also.
EAU00121
Dimmer switch
Turn the switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
1. Neutral indicator light “ ”
2. Turn indicator light “ ”
3. High beam indicator light “ ”
1. Reset knob
2. Tripmeter
3. Odometer
4. Speedometer
1. Lights switch
2. Dimmer switch
3. Turn signal switch
4. Horn switch “ ”
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-3
3
EAU00127
Turn signal switch
To signal a right-hand turn, push the
switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push the switch to “ ”. Once the
switch is released it will return to the
center position. To cancel the signal,
push the switch in after it has returned
to the center position.
EAU00129
Horn switch “ ”
Press the switch to sound the horn.
EAU00138
Engine stop switch
The engine stop switch is a safety de-
vice for use in an emergency such as
when the motorcycle overturns or if
trouble occurs in the throttle system.
Turn the switch to “ ” to start the en-
gine. In case of emergency, turn the
switch to “ ” to stop the engine.
EAU00143
Start switch “ ”
The starter motor cranks the engine
when pushing the start switch.
EC000005
CAUTION:@ See starting instructions prior to
starting the engine. @
1. Engine stop switch
2. Start switch “ ”
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-30
6
EAU00855*
Turn signal and tail/brake light
bulb replacement1. Remove the screws and the lens.
2. Push the bulb inward and turn it
counterclockwise.3. Place a new bulb in the socket.
Push the bulb inward and turn it
clockwise until it engages into the
socket.
4. Install the lens and the screws.
EC000108
CAUTION:@ Do not over-tighten the screws as
the lens may break. @
EAU00866
Front wheel removal
EW000122
WARNING
@ l
It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer service the wheel.
l
Securely support the motor-
cycle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
@1. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand.
2. Remove the speedometer cable
from the front wheel side.
1. Screw (´ 2)
1. Screw
1. Speedometer cable
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-4
8
Bulb voltage, wattage ´ quantity
Headlight 12 V, 60/55 W ´ 1
Auxiliary light 12 V, 4 W ´ 1
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21 W ´ 1
Turn signal light 12 V, 21 W ´ 4
Meter light 14 V, 3 W ´ 1
Neutral indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
High beam indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
Turn indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
Fuse20 A
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