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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-7
3
EAU02917
Fuel tank capTo remove
Slide the lock cover open, insert the
key and turn it 1/4 turn clockwise. The
lock will be released and the cap can
be removed.
To install
Make sure the arrow mark on the tank
cap is facing forward, then push the
tank cap into position. Turn the key
counterclockwise to the original posi-
tion and remove it. Close the lock cov-
er.
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. @
EW000023
WARNING
@ Be sure the cap is properly installed
and locked in place before riding the
motorcycle. @
EAU01183
FuelMake 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.
EW000130
WARNING
@ 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. @1. Filler tube
2. Fuel level
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3
To open
Slide the lock cover open, insert the
key in the lock and turn it clockwise.Then, pull the storage compartment
cover out as shown.To close
Place the storage compartment cover
in its original position as shown. Then,
turn the key counterclockwise and re-
move it. Close the lock cover.
1. Storage compartment
1. Storage compartment
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6
EAU00833
Headlight bulb replacementThis 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.
2. Remove the connectors, the head-
light unit and then the bulb cover.3. Turn the bulb holder counterclock-
wise to remove it and remove the
defective bulb.
EW000119
WARNING
@ 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. Screw (´ 2)
1. Bulb holder
1. Don’t touch
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EC000105
CAUTION:@ 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 luminous flux
will be adversely affected. If oil gets
on a bulb, thoroughly clean it with a
cloth moistened with alcohol or lac-
quer thinner. @5. Install the bulb cover, connectors
and headlight unit. Ask a Yamaha
dealer to adjust the headlight
beam if necessary.
EAU00855
Turn signal and taillight 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. @1. Screw (´ 2)
1. Screw (´ 2)
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