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DESCRIPTION
2-2
2
Right view6. Luggage strap holders (page 3-17)
7. Rear shock absorber spring preload adjusting lever
(for coarse adjustment) (page 3-15)
8. Fuses (page 6-29)
9. Engine oil level check window (page 6-8)
10. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt (page 3-14)
11. Front fork damping force adjusting screw (page 3-14)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6Battery storage
When the motorcycle is not used for a
month or longer, remove the battery,
fully charge it and store it in a cool, dry
place.
EC000102
CAUTION:@ l
Completely recharge the bat-
tery before storing. Storing a
discharged battery can cause
permanent battery damage.
l
Use a battery charger designed
for a sealed-type (MF) battery.
Using a conventional battery
charger will cause battery dam-
age. If you do not have a sealed-
type battery charger, contact
your Yamaha dealer.
l
Always make sure the connec-
tions are correct when reinstall-
ing the battery.
@
EAU01670
Fuse replacementThe fuse boxes are located under the
rider seat and the main fuse case is at-
tached to the starter relay.
If any fuse is blown, turn off the main
switch and the switch of the circuit in
question. Install a new fuse of specified
amperage. Turn on the switches and
see if the electrical device operates. If
the fuse immediately blows again, con-
sult a Yamaha dealer.
EC000103
CAUTION:@ Do not use fuses of higher amper-
age rating than those recommend-
ed. Substitution of a fuse of
improper rating can cause extensive
electrical system damage and pos-
sibly a fire. @
1. Headlight fuse
2. Signaling system fuse
3. Ignition fuse
4. Hazard light fuse
5. Odometer fuse
6. Radiator fan fuse
7. Spare fuse (´ 4)
1. Main fuse
2. Spare fuse
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6
EAU00827
Headlight bulb replacementThis motorcycle is equipped with a
quartz bulb headlight. If the headlight
bulb burns out, replace the bulb as fol-
lows:
1. Remove the connectors and the
bulb holder cover.
2. Unhook the bulb holder and re-
move the defective bulb.
EW000119
WARNING
@ Keep flammable products and your
hands away from a bulb while it is
on, as it is hot. Do not touch a bulb
until it cools down. @
3. Put a new bulb into position and
secure it in place with the bulb
holder.
EC000105
CAUTION:@ Avoid touching the glass part of a
bulb. Keep it free from oil; other-
wise, the transparency of the glass,
life of the bulb, and luminous flux
will be adversely affected. If oil gets
on a bulb, thoroughly clean it with a
cloth moistened with alcohol or lac-
quer thinner. @
Specified fuses:
Main fuse: 30 A
Headlight fuse: 15 A
Signaling system fuse: 15 A
Ignition fuse: 10 A
Hazard light fuse: 10 A
Odometer fuse: 5 A
Radiator fan fuse: 7.5 A
1. Bulb holder cover
1. Connector (´ 2)
2. Bulb holder
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-4
8
Bulb voltage, wattage ´ quantity
Headlight 12 V, 55 W ´ 2
Auxiliary light 12 V, 5 W ´ 1
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21 W ´ 2
Turn signal light 12 V, 21 W ´ 4
Meter light 12 V, 2 W ´ 3
Neutral indicator light 14 V, 1.4 W ´ 1
High beam indicator light 14 V, 1.4 W ´ 1
Turn indicator light 14 V, 1.4 W ´ 2
Coolant temperature
indicator light 14 V, 1.4 W ´ 1
Fuel indicator light 12 V, 2 W ´ 1
Fuses
Main fuse 30 A
Headlight fuse 15 A
Signaling system fuse 15 A
Ignition fuse 10 A
Hazard light fuse 10 A
Odometer fuse 5 A
Radiator fan fuse 7.5 A
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