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Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY
IS INVOLVED!
Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to
the motorcycle operator, a bystander or a person inspecting or repairing the
motorcycle.
A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to
the motorcycle.
NOTE:A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
lThis manual should be considered a permanent part of this motorcycle and should remain with it
even if the motorcycle is subsequently sold.
lYamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this
manual contains the most current product information available at the time of printing, there may
be minor discrepancies between your motorcycle and this manual. If there is any question con-
cerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer.
CAUTION:
IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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Main switch
The main switch controls the ignition
and lighting systems. Its operation is
described below.
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ON
Electrical circuits are switched on. The
engine can be started. The key cannot
be removed in this position.
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OFF
All electrical circuits are switched off.
The key can be removed in this posi-
tion.
1. Push
2. Release
3. Turn
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P (Parking)
The taillight and auxiliary light come on
but all other circuits are off. With the
key at ÒOFFÓ, push it into the main
switch and release it. Then turn it coun-
terclockwise to ÒPÓ, and remove it. (Do
not use this position for an extended
length of time as the battery may dis-
charge.) To cancel the parking, turn the
key clockwise.
1. High beam indicator light Ò Ó
2. Neutral indicator light Ò Ó
3. Turn indicator light Ò Ó
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Indicator lights
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High beam indicator light Ò Ó
This indicator comes on when the
headlight high beam is used.
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Neutral indicator light Ò Ó
This indicator comes on when the
transmission is in neutral.
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Turn indicator light Ò Ó
This indicator flashes when the turn
switch is moved to the left or right.
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1. Open
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Fuel tank cap
To open
Insert the key and turn it 1/4 turn clock-
wise. The lock will be released and the
cap can be opened.
To close
Push the tank cap into position with the
key inserted. To remove the key, turn it
counterclockwise to the original posi-
tion.
NOTE:
This tank cap cannot be closed unless
the key is in the lock. The key cannot
be removed if the cap is not locked
properly.
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Be sure the cap is properly installed
and locked in place before riding the
motorcycle.
1. Filler tube
2. Fuel level
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Fuel
Make sure there is sufficient fuel in the
tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of
the filler tube as shown in the illustra-
tion.
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Do not overfill the fuel tank. Avoid
spilling fuel on the hot engine. Do
not fill the fuel tank above the bot-
tom of the filler tube or it may over-
flow when the fuel heats up later and
expands.
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CAUTION:
Always wipe off spilled fuel immedi-
ately with a dry and clean soft cloth.
Fuel may deteriorate painted surfac-
es or plastic parts.
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NOTE:
If knocking or pinging occurs, use a dif-
ferent brand of gasoline or higher oc-
tane grade.Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with
a research octane number of 91
or higher.
Fuel tank capacity:
Total:
13.5 L
Reserve:
2.5 L
1. Starter (choke) Ò Ó
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Starter (choke) Ò Ó
Starting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture. A separate starter cir-
cuit supplies this mixture.
Move in direction a
to turn on the
starter (choke).
Move in direction b
to turn off the
starter (choke).
1. Steering lock
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Steering lock
To lock the steering
Turn the handlebars all the way to the
right and open the steering lock cover.
Insert the key and turn it 1/8 turn coun-
terclockwise. Then, push the key in
while turning the handlebars slightly to
the left and turn the key 1/8 turn clock-
wise.
Check that the steering is locked, re-
move the key and close the lock cover.
To unlock the steering
Insert the key, push it in and turn it 1/8
turn counterclockwise so that it moves
out. Then, release and remove the key.
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1. Seat lock
2. Open
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Seats
Passenger seat
To remove
Insert the key in the seat lock and turn it
clockwise.
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
To install
Insert the projection on the rear of the
seat into the seat holder, and then push
down on the seat.
1. Bolt (´ 2)
Rider seat
To remove
Remove the passenger seat and then
remove the two rider seat bolts.
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1. Seat holder (´ 2)
2. Projection (´ 2)
To install
Insert the projections on the front of the
seat into the seat holders and tighten
the bolts. Then, install the passenger
seat.
Make sure that the seats are securely
fitted.
1. Open
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Helmet holder
To open the helmet holder, insert the
key in the lock and turn it as shown. To
lock the helmet holder, replace the
holder in its original position.
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Never ride with a helmet in the hel-
met holder. The helmet may hit ob-
jects, causing loss of control and
possibly an accident.
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1,000 km and beyond
Avoid prolonged full-throttle operation.
Vary speed occasionally.
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CAUTION:
If any engine trouble should occur
during the break-in period, consult a
Yamaha dealer immediately.
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Parking
When parking the motorcycle, stop the
engine and remove the ignition key.
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The exhaust system is hot. Park the
motorcycle in a place where pedes-
trians or children are not likely to
touch the motorcycle. Do not park
the motorcycle on a slope or soft
ground; the motorcycle may over-
turn.
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CONSUMER INFORMATION
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Identification number records ............................................................. 9-1
Key identification number ................................................................... 9-1
Vehicle identification number ............................................................. 9-1
Model label ......................................................................................... 9-2