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2-1
2
EAU00026
2-DESCRIPTIONLeft view1. Shift pedal (page 3-7)
2. Starter (choke) knob (page 3-12)
3. Fuel cock (page 3-11)
4. Rider seat (page 3-13)
5. Tool kit (page 6-1)6. Helmet holder (page 3-13)
7. Rear turn signal lights (page 6-31)
8. Tail/brake light (page 6-31)
9. Fuses (page 6-28)
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DESCRIPTION
2-2
2
Right view10. Passenger footrest
11. Passenger seat
12. Fuel tank (page 3-9)
13. Fuel tank cap (page 3-9)
14. Headlight (page 6-29)
15. Front turn signal lights (page 6-31)16. Throttle stop screw (page 6-14)
17. Rear brake pedal (page 3-8)
18. Rider footrest
19. Rear shock absorber spring preload
adjusting nut (page 3-14)
20. Muffler
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Main switch/steering lock ...................................... 3-1
Indicator lights ...................................................... 3-2
Speedometer ........................................................ 3-3
Fuel gauge ............................................................ 3-4
Diagnosis device................................................... 3-4
Antitheft alarm (optional) ...................................... 3-4
Digital clock........................................................... 3-5
Handlebar switches .............................................. 3-6
Clutch lever ........................................................... 3-7
Shift pedal ............................................................. 3-7
Front brake lever ................................................... 3-8
Rear brake pedal .................................................. 3-8Fuel tank cap ....................................................... 3-9
Fuel ...................................................................... 3-9
Fuel tank breather hose ..................................... 3-10
Fuel cock ............................................................ 3-11
Starter (choke) knob .......................................... 3-12
Steering lock ...................................................... 3-12
Rider seat........................................................... 3-13
Helmet holder..................................................... 3-13
Adjusting rear shock absorber preload .............. 3-14
Sidestand ........................................................... 3-15
Sidestand/clutch switch operation check............ 3-16
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Tool kit................................................................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication ................... 6-3
Spark plug inspection ........................................... 6-6
Engine oil .............................................................. 6-7
Transfer case oil .................................................. 6-10
Air filter ............................................................... 6-11
Carburetor adjustment ........................................ 6-13
Idle speed adjustment ........................................ 6-13
Throttle cable free play inspection ...................... 6-14
Valve clearance adjustment ................................ 6-14
Tires .................................................................... 6-15
Wheels ................................................................ 6-17
Clutch lever free play adjustment........................ 6-17
Front brake lever free play adjustment ................ 6-18
Rear brake pedal height adjustment ................... 6-19
Brake light switch adjustment ............................. 6-19
Checking the front and rear brake pads.............. 6-20Inspecting the brake fluid level ........................... 6-21
Brake fluid replacement ..................................... 6-22
Drive belt slack check ........................................ 6-22
Drive belt slack adjustment ................................ 6-23
Brake and shift pedal lubrication ........................ 6-24
Brake and clutch lever lubrication ...................... 6-25
Sidestand lubrication.......................................... 6-25
Front fork inspection ........................................... 6-26
Steering inspection ............................................ 6-26
Wheel bearings .................................................. 6-27
Battery................................................................ 6-27
Fuse replacement .............................................. 6-28
Headlight bulb replacement ............................... 6-29
Turn signal and tail/brake light bulb
replacement ..................................................... 6-31
Troubleshooting .................................................. 6-31
Troubleshooting chart ......................................... 6-32
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EAU01746
Rear brake pedal height
adjustmentThe top of the brake pedal should be
positioned 100 mm above the top of
the footrest. If not, ask a Yamaha deal-
er to adjust it.
EW000109
WARNING
@ A soft or spongy feeling in the brake
pedal can indicate the presence of
air in the brake system. This air
must be removed by bleeding the
brake system before the motorcycle
is operated. Air in the system will
cause greatly diminished braking
capability and can result in loss of
control and an accident. Have a
Yamaha dealer inspect and bleed
the system if necessary. @
EAU00713
Brake light switch adjustmentThe rear brake light switch is activated
by the brake pedal and is properly ad-
justed when the brake light comes on
just before braking takes effect. To ad-
just the rear brake light switch, hold the
switch body so it does not rotate while
turning the adjusting nut.
Turn the adjusting nut in direction
a to
make the brake light come on earlier.
Turn the adjusting nut in direction
b to
make the brake light come on later.
a. Brake pedal height
1. Brake light switch
2. Adjusting nut
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6-31
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. @
EAU01008
TroubleshootingAlthough Yamaha motorcycles receive
a rigid inspection before shipment from
the factory, trouble may occur during
operation.
Any problem in the fuel, compression,
or ignition systems can cause poor
starting and loss of power. The trouble-
shooting chart describes a quick, easy
procedure for making checks.
If your motorcycle requires any repair,
bring it to a Yamaha dealer. The skilled
technicians at a Yamaha dealership
have the tools, experience, and know-
how to properly service your motor-
cycle. Use only genuine Yamaha parts
on your motorcycle. Imitation parts may
look like Yamaha parts, but they are of-
ten inferior. Consequently, they have a
shorter service life and can lead to ex-
pensive repair bills.
1. Screw (´ 2)
1. Screw (´ 3)
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
7-2
7
ECA00010
CAUTION:@ l
Avoid using strong acidic wheel
cleaners, especially on spoked
wheels. If you do use such
products for hard-to-remove
dirt, do not leave it on any long-
er than instructed, then thor-
oughly rinse it off with water,
immediately dry the area and
apply a corrosion protection
spray.
l
Improper cleaning can damage
windshields, cowlings, panels
and other plastic parts. Use
only a soft, clean cloth or
sponge with mild detergent and
water to clean plastic.
l
Do not use any harsh chemical
products on plastic parts. Be
sure to avoid using cloths or
sponges which have been in
contact with strong or abrasive
cleaning products, solvent or
thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust re-
movers or inhibitors, brake flu-
id, antifreeze or electrolyte.
l
Do not use high-pressure wash-
ers or steam-jet cleaners since
they cause water seepage and
deterioration in the following ar-
eas: seals (of wheel bearings,
swingarm bearings, forks and
brakes), electric components
(couplers, connectors, instru-
ments, switches and lights),
breather hoses and vents.
l
For motorcycles equipped with
a windshield: Do not use strong
cleaners or hard sponges as
they will cause dulling or
scratching. Some cleaning
compounds for plastic may
leave scratches on the wind-
shield. Test the product on a
small hidden part of the wind-
shield to make sure they do not
leave any marks. If the wind-
shield is scratched, use a quali-
ty plastic polishing compound
after washing.
@
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-4
8
Headlight typeQuar tz bulb (halogen)
Bulb voltage, wattage ´ quantity
Headlight 12 V, 60/55 W ´ 1
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21 W ´ 1
Turn signal lights 12 V, 21 W ´ 4
Auxiliary light 12 V, 4 W ´ 1
Meter light 14 V, 0.6 W ´ 4
Neutral indicator light 12 V, 1 W ´ 1
High beam indicator light 12 V, 1 W ´ 1
Turn indicator light 12 V, 1 W ´ 1
Fuel level indicator light LED ´ 1
Engine trouble indicator light LED ´ 1
Fuses
Main fuse 30 A
Ignition fuse 15 A
Signaling system fuse 10 A
Headlight fuse 15 A
Carburetor heater fuse 10 A
Odometer fuse 5 A
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