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DESCRIPTION
2-3
15. Clutch lever (page 3-8, 6-20)
16. Left handlebar switches (page 3-5)
17. Speedometer (page 3-4)
18. Engine temperature gauge (page 3-5)
19. Tachometer (page 3-5)20. Right handlebar switches (page 3-6)
21. Front brake lever (page 3-9, 6-21)
22. Throttle grip (page 6-17)
23. Fuel tank cap (page 3-9)
24. Main switch/Steering lock (page 3-1)
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Controls/Instruments
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Main switch/steering lock........................................3-1
Indicator lights ........................................................3-2
Oil level indicator circuit check ...............................3-3
Speedometer ..........................................................3-4
Tachometer ............................................................3-4
Engine temperature gauge .....................................3-5
Handlebar switches ................................................3-5
Headlight beam variation ........................................3-6
Clutch lever.............................................................3-8
Shift pedal...............................................................3-8
Front brake lever ....................................................3-8
Rear brake pedal ....................................................3-9
Fuel tank cap ..........................................................3-9
Fuel.......................................................................3-10
Catalyzer (for Switzerland and Austria) ................3-11
Two-stroke engine oil ...........................................3-12
Fuel cock ..............................................................3-12
Starter (choke) “1” ..............................................3-13
Seat ......................................................................3-13
Helmet holder .......................................................3-14
Rear shock absorber adjustment..........................3-14
Note on handling of the Yamaha Energy
Induction System (Y.E.I.S.) ..................................3-15Y.P.V.S. (Yamaha Power Valve System) .............3-16
Sidestand..............................................................3-16
Sidestand/clutch switch operation check ..............3-17
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3-1
OFFON
LOCKP
PUSH
YM-8
IGNITION
ON
OFF
LOCK
PARKING
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Main switch/Steering lock
The main switch controls the ignition
and lighting systems. Its operation is
described below.
EAU00036
ON
Electrical circuits are switched on.
The engine can be started. The key
cannot be removed in this position.
EAU00038
OFF
All electrical circuits are switched off.
The key can be removed in this posi-
tion.
EAU00042
LOCK
The steering is locked in this position
and all electrical circuits are switched
off.
The key can be removed in this posi-
tion.
To lock the steering, turn the handle-
bars all the way to the left. With the
key at “OFF”, push it into the main
switch and release it, turn it counter-
clockwise to “LOCK” and remove it.
To release the lock, turn the key to
“OFF”.
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Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” when the motorcycle is
moving. The electrical circuits will
be switched off which may result
in loss of control or an accident.
Be sure the motorcycle is stopped
before turning the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK”.
EAU00048*
. .(Parking)
The steering is locked in this position,
and the taillight and auxiliary light
come on but all other circuits are off.
The key can be removed in this posi-
tion.
To use the parking position, first lock
the steering, then turn the key to “
.”.
Do not use this position for an
extended length of time as the bat-
tery may discharge.
EAU00027
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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12
1. Push 2. Turn
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Tool kit ...................................................................6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication ....................6-3
Cowling and panel removal and installation...........6-6
Cowling A, B ..........................................................6-7
Panel A ..................................................................6-7
Spark plug inspection.............................................6-8
Transmission oil .....................................................6-9
Cooling system ....................................................6-10
Changing the coolant ...........................................6-11
Air filter .................................................................6-13
Carburetor adjustment .........................................6-15
Idle speed adjustment ..........................................6-15
Throttle cable free play adjustment ......................6-16
Tires .....................................................................6-17
Wheels .................................................................6-19
Clutch lever free play adjustment.........................6-19
Front brake lever free play adjustment ................6-20
Rear brake pedal height adjustment ....................6-20
Brake light switch adjustment ..............................6-21
Checking the front and rear brake pads...............6-21
Inspecting the brake fluid level.............................6-22
Brake fluid replacement .......................................6-23
Drive chain slack check .......................................6-23
Drive chain slack adjustment ...............................6-24Drive chain lubrication............................................6-25
Cable inspection and lubrication ............................6-25
Throttle cable and grip lubrication ..........................6-26
Autolube pump adjustment ....................................6-26
Brake and shift pedal lubrication ............................6-26
Brake and clutch lever lubrication ..........................6-27
Sidestand lubrication..............................................6-27
Rear suspension lubrication...................................6-27
Front fork inspection ..............................................6-28
Steering inspection ................................................6-28
Wheel bearings ......................................................6-29
Battery....................................................................6-29
Fuse replacement ..................................................6-30
Headlight bulb replacement ...................................6-31
Taillight bulb replacement ......................................6-32
Turn signal light bulb replacement .........................6-32
Front wheel removal ..............................................6-33
Front wheel installation ..........................................6-34
Rear wheel removal ...............................................6-34
Rear wheel installation ...........................................6-35
Troubleshooting .....................................................6-36
Troubleshooting chart ............................................6-37
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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EVERY
6,000 km 12,000 km
No.
ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBS
Initialor or
(1,000 km)6 months 12 months
(Whichever (Whichever
comes first) comes first)
9Check swingarm pivoting point for play.
10 * Swingarm9Correct if necessary.
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9Lubricate with lithium soap base grease every
24,000 km or 24 months (whichever comes first).
9Check chain slack.
11 Drive chain9
Adjust if necessary. Make sure that the rear wheel is properly aligned.Every 1,000 km and after washing
9Clean and lubricate.the motorcycle or riding in the rain
9Check bearing play and steering for roughness.
12 * Steering bearings9Correct accordingly.
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9Lubricate with lithium soap base grease every 24,000 km or
24 months (whichever comes first).
13 * Chassis fasteners9
Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.ÖÖ9Tighten if necessary.
14 Sidestand9Check operation.
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9Lubricate and repair if necessary.
15 * Sidestand switch9Check operation.
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9Replace if necessary.
16 * Front fork9Check operation and for oil leakage.
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9Correct accordingly.
17 *Rear shock absorber9Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.
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assembly9Replace shock absorber assembly if necessary.
Rear shock absorber9Check operation.
18 * assembly pivoting9Lubricate with lithium grease every 24,000 km ÖÖ
pointsor 24 months (whichever comes first).
19 * Carburetor9Check engine idling speed and starter operation.
ÖÖÖ
9Adjust if necessary.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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9 Operation check
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
place.
2. Hold the motorcycle in an upright
position and apply the front
brake.
3. Push down hard on the handle-
bars several times and check if
the fork rebounds smoothly.
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If any damage or unsmooth move-
ment is found with the front fork,
consult a Yamaha dealer.
EAU00794Steering inspection
Periodically inspect the condition of
the steering. Worn out or loose steer-
ing bearings may be dangerous.
Place a stand under the engine to
raise the front wheel off the ground.
Hold the lower end of the front forks
and try to move them forward and
backward. If any free play can be felt,
ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect and
adjust the steering. Inspection is eas-
ier if the front wheel is removed.
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Securely support the motorcycle
so there is no danger of it falling
over.
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EAU02944
Identification number
records
Record the key identification number,
vehicle identification number and
model label information in the spaces
provided for assistance when order-
ing spare parts from a Yamaha deal-
er or for reference in case the vehicle
is stolen.
1. KEY IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER:
2. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER:
3. MODEL LABEL INFORMATION:
EAU01041
Key identification number
The key identification number is
stamped on the key tag.
Record this number in the space pro-
vided and use it for reference when
obtaining a new key.
EAU01043
Vehicle identification
number
The vehicle identification number is
stamped into the steering head pipe.
Record this number in the space pro-
vided.
NOTE:
The vehicle identification number is
used to identify your motorcycle and
may be used to register your motor-
cycle with the licensing authority in
your state.
1. Key identification number 1. Vehicle identification number
9-1
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CONSUMER INFORMATION
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INDEX
Engine stop switch ..................................3-7
Engine temperature gauge ......................3-5
F
Front brake lever .....................................3-8
Front brake lever free play
adjustment ..........................................6-20
Front fork inspection ..............................6-28
Front wheel installation..........................6-34
Front wheel removal ..............................6-33
Fuel .......................................................3-10
Fuel cock ...............................................3-12
Fuel tank cap ...........................................3-9
Fuse replacement..................................6-30
H
Handlebar switches .................................3-5
Dimmer switch ......................................3-5
Engine stop switch ................................3-7
Headlight beam variation ......................3-6
Horn switch ...........................................3-5
Lights switch .........................................3-5
Start switch ...........................................3-7
Turn signal switch .................................3-5
Headlight beam variation.........................3-6
Headlight bulb replacement...................6-31
Helmet holder ........................................3-14
High beam indicator light .........................3-2
Horn switch..............................................3-5
How to use the conversion table .............8-5
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Identification number records ..................9-1
Idle speed adjustment ...........................6-15
Indicator lights .........................................3-2
High beam indicator light ......................3-2Neutral indicator light ............................3-2
Oil level indicator light ...........................3-2
Turn indicator light ................................3-2
Inspecting the brake fluid level ..............6-22
K
Key identification number ........................9-1
L
Lights switch ............................................3-5
Left view ..................................................2-1
M
Main switch/Steering lock ........................3-1
Model lavel ..............................................9-2
N
Neutral indicator light...............................3-2
Note on handling of the Yamaha
Energy Induction System (Y.E.I.S.) ....3-15
O
Oil level indicator circuit check ................3-3
Oil level indicator light .............................3-2
P
Panel A ....................................................6-7
Parking ....................................................5-6
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication .............................................6-3
Pre-operation check list ...........................4-1
R
Rear brake pedal .....................................3-9
Rear brake pedal height adjustment .....6-20
Rear shock absorber adjustment ..........3-14
Rear suspension lubrication ..................6-27
Rear wheel installation ..........................6-35
Rear wheel removal ..............................6-34A
Air filter ..................................................6-13
Autolube pump adjustment....................6-26
B
Battery ...................................................6-29
Brake and clutch lever lubrication .........6-27
Brake and shift pedal lubrication ...........6-26
Brake fluid replacement.........................6-23
Brake light switch adjustment ................6-21
C
Cable inspection and lubrication ...........6-25
Carburetor adjustment...........................6-15
Care.........................................................7-1
Catalyzer
(for Switzerland and Austria) ..............3-11
Checking the front and rear brake
pads ....................................................6-21
Clutch lever .............................................3-8
Clutch lever free play adjustment ..........6-19
Controls/Instruments ...............................2-3
Cooling system ......................................6-11
Cowling A, B ............................................6-7
Cowling and panel removal and
installation .............................................6-6
D
Description ..............................................2-1
Dimmer switch .........................................3-5
Drive chain lubrication ...........................6-25
Drive chain slack adjustment.................6-24
Drive chain slack check .........................6-23
E
Engine break-in .......................................5-5
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