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DESCRIPTION
2-2
2
Right view8. Oil filter (page 6-9)
9. Battery (page 6-23)
10. Main fuse (page 6-25)
11. Main switch/Steering lock (page 3-1)
12. Air filter (page 6-10)
13. Rear brake pedal (page 3-6)
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3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Main switch/Steering lock ................................................................... 3-1
Indicator lights .................................................................................... 3-2
Speedometer...................................................................................... 3-3
Antitheft alarm (optional) .................................................................... 3-4
Handlebar switches ............................................................................ 3-4
Clutch lever ........................................................................................ 3-5
Shift pedal .......................................................................................... 3-6
Front brake lever................................................................................. 3-6
Rear brake pedal ................................................................................ 3-6
Fuel tank cap...................................................................................... 3-7
Fuel .................................................................................................... 3-7
Fuel cock ............................................................................................ 3-8
Starter (choke) “ ” .......................................................................... 3-9
Seats ................................................................................................ 3-10
Helmet holder ................................................................................... 3-11
Storage compartment ...................................................................... 3-11
Rear shock absorber adjustment ..................................................... 3-13
Luggage strap holders ..................................................................... 3-15
Sidestand ......................................................................................... 3-15
Sidestand/clutch switch operation check.......................................... 3-16
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3
EAU00027
3-INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
EAU00029
Main switch/Steering lockThe 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.
EAU00040
LOCK
The steering is locked in this position
and all electrical circuits are switched
off. The key can be removed in this po-
sition. To lock the steering, turn the
handlebars all the way to the left. While
pushing the key into the main switch,
turn it from “OFF” to “LOCK” and re-
move it. To release the lock, turn the
key to “OFF” while pushing.
EW000016
WARNING
@ 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 be-
fore turning the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK”. @1. Push
2. Turn
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3
EAU01590
(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 position.
To use the parking position, first lock
the steering, then turn the key to “ ”.
Do not use this position for an extend-
ed length of time as the battery may
discharge.
EAU00056
Indicator lights
EAU01680*
1. Oil level indicator light “ ”
This indicator light will come on if the oil
level is low. To check that the oil level
indicator light is working properly:
Turn the main switch to “ON”. If the oil
level indicator light does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer inspect the
electrical circuit.
NOTE:@ Even if the oil is filled to the specified
level, the oil level indicator light may
flicker when riding on a slope or during
sudden acceleration or deceleration,
but this is normal. @
EAU00061
2. Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator comes on when the
transmission is in neutral.
EAU00057
3. Turn indicator light “ ”
This indicator flashes when the turn
switch is moved to the left or right.
1. Oil level indicator light “ ”
2. Neutral indicator light “ ”
3. Turn indicator light “ ”
4. Engine trouble indicator light “ ”
5. High beam indicator light “ ”
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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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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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3
To install
1. Insert the projections on the front
of the rider seat into the seat hold-
ers, then place the seat in the orig-
inal position.
2. Install the bracket and the bracket
bolts.
3. Install the passenger seat.NOTE:@ Make sure that the seats are securely
fitted. @
EAU00260
Helmet holderTo 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.
EW000030
WARNING
@ Never ride with a helmet in the hel-
met holder. The helmet may hit ob-
jects, causing loss of control and
possibly an accident. @
EAU01869
Storage compartmentThe storage compartment is located on
the left side of the motorcycle.
1. Projection (´ 2)
2. Seat holder (´ 2)
1. Helmet holder
1. Compartment cover
2. Lock
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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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3
EAU00315
WARNING
@ This shock absorber contains high-
ly pressurized nitrogen gas. Read
and understand the following infor-
mation before handling the shock
absorber. The manufacturer cannot
be held responsible for property
damage or personal injury that may
result from improper handling.l
Do not tamper with or attempt to
open the cylinder assembly.
l
Do not subject the shock ab-
sorber to an open flame or other
high heat source. This may
cause the unit to explode due to
excessive gas pressure.
l
Do not deform or damage the
cylinder in any way. Cylinder
damage will result in poor
damping performance.
l
Take your shock absorber to a
Yamaha dealer for any service.
@
EAU01172
Luggage strap holdersThere is a luggage strap holder located
at each passenger footrest.
EAU00330
SidestandThis model is equipped with an ignition
circuit cut-off system. The motorcycle
must not be ridden when the sidestand
is down. The sidestand is located on
the left side of the frame. (Refer to
page 5-1 for an explanation of this sys-
tem.)
EW000044
WARNING
@ This motorcycle must not be operat-
ed with the sidestand in the down po-
sition. If the stand is not properly
retracted, it could contact the ground
and distract the operator, resulting in
a possible loss of control. Yamaha
has designed into this motorcycle a
lockout system to assist the operator
in fulfilling the responsibility of re-
tracting the sidestand. Please check
carefully the operating instructions
listed below and if there is any indi-
cation of a malfunction, return the
motorcycle to a Yamaha dealer im-
mediately for repair. @
1. Luggage strap holder (´ 2)
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