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Carburetor adjustment ..................................6-15
Idle speed adjustment ...................................6-15
Throttle cable free play adjustment..............6-16
Valve clearance 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 and free play
adjustment ......................................................6-21
Brake light switch adjustment.......................6-22
Checking the front brake pads and rear brake
shoes ...............................................................6-22
Inspecting the brake fluid level .....................6-23
Brake fluid replacement.................................6-24
Drive chain slack check ..................................6-24
Drive chain slack adjustment ........................6-25
Drive chain lubrication...................................6-26
Cable inspection and lubrication ..................6-27
Throttle cable and grip lubrication ...............6-27
Brake and shift pedal lubrication ..................6-28
Brake and clutch lever lubrication ................6-28
Sidestand lubrication .....................................6-28
Front fork inspection ......................................6-29
Steering inspection ........................................6-29
Wheel bearings ..............................................6-30Battery .............................................................6-30
Fuse replacement ...........................................6-32
Headlight bulb replacement ..........................6-33
Turn signal light bulb replacement ..............6-34
Taillight bulb replacement ............................6-35
Supporting the motorcycle ...........................6-36
Front wheel removal ......................................6-36
Front wheel installation .................................6-37
Rear wheel removal .......................................6-38
Rear wheel installation ..................................6-39
Troubleshooting .............................................6-40
Troubleshooting chart ...................................6-41
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE ..............7-1
Care ...................................................................7-1
Storage..............................................................7-4
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
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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92. Remove the connectors, the
headlight unit and then the
bulb cover.
1. Bulb cover
2. Connector (´2)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
EAU00833Headlight bulb replacement
This motorcycle is equipped with a
quartz bulb headlight.
If the headlight bulb burns out,
replace the bulb as follows:
1. Remove the headlight unit
screws.
1. Screw (´2)
EC000103
cC
Do not use fuses of higher amper-
age rating than those recommend-
ed. Substitution of a fuse of
improper rating can cause exten-
sive electrical system damage and
possibly a fire.
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Specified fuses:
Main fuse: 20A
Signaling system fuse: 10A
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
3. Turn the bulb holder counter-
clockwise to remove it and
remove the defective bulb.
EW000119
w
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.
4. Put a new bulb into position
and secure it in place with the
bulb holder.
1. Bulb holder
EC000105
cC
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 lumi-
nous flux will be adversely affect-
ed. If oil gets on a bulb, thoroughly
clean it with a cloth moistened
with alcohol or lacquer thinner.
5. Install the bulb cover, connec-
tors and headlight unit.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to adjust
the headlight beam if neces-
sary.
1. Don’t touch
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EAU03010Turn signal light bulb
replacement
1. Remove the screws and the
lens.
1. Screw (´2)
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Maximum load* 183 kg
Air pressure (cold tire)
up to 90 kg load*
Front
175 kPa (1.75 kg/cm2, 1.75 bar)
Rear200 kPa (2.00 kg/cm2, 2.00 bar)
90 kg load ~ Maximum
load*
Front
200 kPa (2.00 kg/cm2, 2.00 bar)
Rear225 kPa (2.25 kg/cm2, 2.25 bar)
*Load is total weight of cargo, rider, passenger and accessories.
Wheels
Front
Type Spoke wheel
Size 18 ´1.6
Rear
Type Spoke wheel
Size 15 M/C ´MT 2.75
Brakes
Front
Type Single disc brake
Operation Right hand operation
Fluid DOT 4 or DOT 3Rear
Type Drum brake
Operation Right foot operation
Suspension
Front
Type Telescopic fork
Rear
Type Swingarm
Shock absorbers
Front Coil spring/oil damper
Rear Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel
Front 140 mm
Rear 100 mm
Electrical system
Ignition system T.C.I. (Digital)
Charging system
Type A.C. magneto
Standard output 14 V, 22 A @ 5,000 rpm
Battery
Type GM10-3A-2
Voltage, capacity 12 V, 10 AH
Headlight typeQuartz bulb (Halogen)
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Bulb voltage, wattage ´quantity
Headlight 12 V, 60 W/55 W ´1
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5 W/21 W ´1
Flasher light 12 V, 21 W ´4
Auxiliary light 12 V, 4 W ´1 (except for GB)
12 V , 3.4 W ´1 (for GB)
Meter light 12 V, 1.7 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, 3 W ´1
Fuse
Main 20 A
Signaling system 10 A
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