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Rear brake pedal
The rear brake pedal is on the right
side of the motorcycle. Press down on
the brake pedal to apply the rear
brake.
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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.
EW000023
WARNING
Be sure the cap is properly installed
and locked in place before riding
the motorcycle.
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1. Compartment cover
2. Lock
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Storage compartmentThe storage compartment is located
on the left side of the motorcycle.
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.
1. Storage compartmentTo 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.
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9 Specified fuses:
Main fuse: 30 A
Ignition fuse: 10 A
Signaling system fuse: 10 A
Headlight fuse: 15 A
Carburetor heater fuse: 15 A
1. Screw (´ 2)
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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
headlight unit and then the bulb
cover.
1. Bulb holder3. Turn the bulb holder counter-
clockwise to remove it and re-
move the defective bulb.
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WARNING
Keep flammable products and your
hands away from a bulb while it is
on, as it is hot. Do not touch a bulbuntil it cools down.
4. Put a new bulb into position and
secure it in place with the bulb
holder.
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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.
1. Screw (´ 2)
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Turn signal and taillight bulb
replacement1. Remove the screws and the lens.
2. Push the bulb inward and turn it
counterclockwise.
XVS6501. Screw (´ 2)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.