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EAU00026
DESCRIPTION
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
2-1
1. Dual headlight (page 3-6)
2. Fuel cock (page 3-12)
3. Engine oil tank (page 3-12)
4. Helmet holder (page 3-12)
5. Starter “1” (page 3-13)6. Y.E.I.S. (page 3-15)
7. Y.P.V.S. (page 3-16)
1234
5
6 7
Left view
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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
EAU00029
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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3-2
0
0
0100
01000140
180 120 100 80
1 2 3456
7
8
9
10
11
12
~1 000r/minkm/h
CH
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EAU00056Indicator lights
EAU00057Turn indicator light “5 5
”
This indicator flashes when the turn
switch is moved to the left or right.
EAU00061Neutral indicator light “N”
This indicator comes on when the
transmission is in neutral.
EAU00063High beam indicator light “& &
”
This indicator comes on when the
headlight high beam is used.
EAU01313Oil level indicator light “7 7”
This indicator comes on when the oil
level is low. This light circuit can be
checked by the procedure on page
3-3.
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Do not run the motorcycle until
you know it has sufficient engine
oil.
NOTE:
Even if the oil is filled to the specified
level, the indicator light may flicker
when riding on a slope or during sud-
den acceleration or deceleration, but
this is normal.
1. Turn indicator light “5”
2. High beam indicator light “&”
3. Neutral indicator light “N”
4. Oil level indicator light “
7”
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3-3
EAU00071
Oil level indicator circuit
check
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Oil level indicator light
Check engine oil level. Oil level indicator light
Put the transmission in neutral or apply the
Oil level indicator light
Oil level indicator lightOil levelOil level
Engine oil level and
Ask a Yamaha dealerSupply
Turn the main switch to “ON”
and the engine stop switch to “#”.
does not come on.comes on.
clutch lever, then push the start switch.
comes on. does not come on.
is OK.is low.
engine oil.
to inspect electrical
circuit. electrical circuit are OK.
Go ahead with riding.
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3-5
01
140 120 100
3456 CH
1
2
1. Engine temperature gauge
2. Red zone
EAU00114
Engine temperature gauge
This gauge indicates the coolant tem-
perature when the main switch is on.
The engine operating temperature
will vary with changes in weather and
engine load. If the needle points to
the red zone or higher, stop your
motorcycle and let the engine cool.
(See page 6-10 for details.)
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When the engine is overheated, do
not continue riding.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU00118Handlebar switches
EAU00134Lights 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.
EAU00121Dimmer switch
Turn the switch to “&” for the high
beam and to “%” for the low beam.
EAU00127Turn signal switch
To signal a right-hand turn, push the
switch to “6”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push the switch to “4”. Once
the switch is released it will return to
the center position. To cancel the sig-
nal, push the switch in after it has
returned to the center position.
EAU00129Horn switch “* *
”
Press the switch to sound the horn.
1. Lights switch
2. Dimmer switch
3. Turn signal switch
4. Horn switch “*”
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3-6
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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1
2&
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Left RightBulb to be used
Destination
3
'
3
2
'
2
3
2
Halogen
bulb
Halogen
bulbFrance Sweden Portugal Spain
Greece Belgium Germany
Switzerland Finland Austria
England
Ireland 3 : High beam light on , 2: Low beam light on
': Auxiliary light on
12V
60/55W12V
60/55W
12V
35/35W12V
35/35W
EAU00136
Headlight beam variation
NOTE:
Right and left directions are those assumed from the position of a person facing the front of the motorcycle.
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4-2
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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9
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Brake and shift pedal shafts9Check for smooth operation.
6-28 9Lubricate if necessary.
Brake and clutch lever pivots9Check for smooth operation.
9Lubricate if necessary.
Sidestand pivot9Check for smooth operation.
6-28
9Lubricate if necessary.
Chassis fasteners9Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are properly tightened.
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9Tighten if necessary.
Fuel tank9Check fuel level.
3-9 ~ 3-10
9Fill with fuel if necessary.
Lights, signals and
9Check for proper operation. 6-32 ~ 6-34
switches
NOTE:
Pre-operation checks should be made each time the motorcycle is used. Such an inspection can be accomplished in a
very short time; and the added safety it assures is more than worth the time involved.
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If any item in the Pre-Operation Check is not working properly, have it inspected and repaired before operating
the motorcycle.
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