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3
EAU01782
Helmet holdersTo open a helmet holder, insert the key
in the lock and turn it as shown. To lock
the helmet holder, place the holder in
its original position and remove the
key.
EWA00015
WARNING
@ Never ride with a helmet in either
helmet holder. The helmet may hit
objects, causing loss of control and
possibly an accident. @
1. Helmet holder (right)
2. Open
1. Helmet holder (left)
2. Open
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Saddlebags and travel trunk
EWA00021
WARNING
@ l
Always be sure to close and
lock the saddlebags and travel
trunk securely before operating
the motorcycle.
l
Distribute weight evenly on
each side of the motorcycle.
l
Never exceed the maximum
loading limit of 9 kg in each sad-
dlebag and the travel trunk. Im-
proper loading or overloading
can cause vehicle handling
problems leading to an accident
or personal injury.
l
Read the Owner’s manual for
important loading and tire pres-
sure information.
l
Total weight of rider, passen-
ger, accessories and cargo
must not exceed the motorcycle
load capacity shown in the
Owner’s Manual.
l
Never ride above 120 km/h with
travel trunk and/or saddlebags
because handling could be af-
fected. This maximum speed
may be reduced by such factors
as improper loading, poor tire
or overall motorcycle condi-
tions, poor road surfaces or ad-
verse weather conditions.
@
Saddlebags
To openInsert the key into the lock, turn it coun-
terclockwise, and then push it in.
To lockClose the lid. Then, turn the key clock-
wise and remove it.NOTE:@ Be sure to push down on both sides of
the lid so that each latch snaps into
place. @1. Saddlebag lock
2. Open
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Travel trunk
To open
1. Insert the key into the lock, turn it
counterclockwise, and then push it
in.2. Lift up the lid so that it will rest in
place as shown when it is re-
leased.
ECA00029
CAUTION:@ Do not apply excessive pressure on
the travel trunk lid when it is open. @
1. Storage compartment
2. Storage pouch
1. Travel trunk lock
2. Open
1. Lid resting in opened position
2. Storage pouch
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To lock
1. Lift up the lid completely, and then
close it.
NOTE:@ Be sure to push down on both sides of
the lid so that each latch snaps into
place. @2. Turn the key clockwise and re-
move it.
ECA00030
CAUTION:@ Be sure not to lock the key inside ei-
ther saddlebag or the travel trunk. @
EAU01878*
Front fork adjustmentThis front fork is equipped with a spring
preload adjuster.
EW000035
WARNING
@ Always adjust each fork leg to the
same setting. Uneven adjustment
can cause poor handling and loss of
stability. @Adjust spring preload as follows.
1. Put the motorcycle on the side-
stand.NOTE:@ There should be no weight on the
motorcycle when performing this job. @
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Rear shock absorber
adjustmentThis rear shock absorber is equipped
with a spring preload adjuster.
Adjust spring preload as follows.
1. Put the motorcycle on the side-
stand.NOTE:@ There should be no weight on the
motorcycle when performing this job. @2. Remove the valve cap.3. Check the air pressure using the
air pressure gauge in the owner’s
tool kit, and adjust it if necessary.
Increasing the air pressure in-
creases the spring preload, de-
creasing the air pressure
decreases the spring preload.
To increase the air pressure, use
an air pump or compressed air.
To decrease the air pressure, re-
lease the air by pushing the valve.
EC000012
CAUTION:@ Never exceed the maximum pres-
sure, or oil seal damage may occur. @4. Install the valve cap securely.
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 6-1 for an explanation of this sys-
tem.)
EW000044
WARNING
@ This motorcycle must not be operat-
ed with the sidestand in the down
position. If the stand is not properly
retracted, it could contact the
ground and distract the operator, re-
sulting in a possible loss of control.
Yamaha has designed into this
motorcycle a lockout system to as-
sist the operator in fulfilling the re-
sponsibility of retracting the
sidestand. Please check carefully
the operating instructions listed be-
low and if there is any indication of a
malfunction, return the motorcycle
to a Yamaha dealer immediately for
repair. @
1. Rear shock absorber air valve cap
Spring preload (air pressure):
Minimum/Standard:
0 kPa (0 kg/cm
2, 0 bar)
Maximum:
400 kPa (4.0 kg/cm
2, 4.0 bar)
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4
EAU02933*
4-AUDIO SYSTEMLocation of parts1. Audio system control unit
2. Front speaker (´ 2)
3. Rider headset jack
4. Cassette deck lid5. Main switch/steering lock
6. Eject (“ ”) button
7. Cassette deck compartment
8. Auxiliary audio input jack
1. Rear speaker (´ 2)
2. Passenger volume control knob
3. Passenger headset jack
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7
l
After repairing or replacing the
rear tire, tighten the valve stem nut
and locknut to the specified
torque.
EAU00695
Clutch lever free play
adjustmentThis motorcycle has a hydraulic clutch.
There are no adjustments to perform
but the clutch system must be inspect-
ed periodically for proper fluid level and
leakage. If the control lever free play
becomes excessive and the motor-
cycle creeps or stalls when shifted into
gear, or if the clutch slips, causing ac-
celeration to lag behind engine speed,
there is probably air in the clutch sys-
tem and it must be bled out. Ask a
Yamaha dealer to do this service. Tightening torque:
Valve stem nut:
1.6 Nm (0.16 m·kg)
Valve stem locknut:
1.6 Nm (0.16 m·kg)1. Clutch lever
a. Free play
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Front brake lever free play
adjustmentThe free play at the front brake lever
should be 2 ~ 5 mm.
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Turn the adjusting bolt in
direction
a to increase free play
or in direction
b to decrease free
play.
3. After adjusting, tighten the locknut.
EW000099
WARNING
@ l
Check the brake lever free play.
Be sure the brake is working
properly.
l
A soft or spongy feeling in the
brake lever can indicate the
presence of air in the brake sys-
tem. This air must be removed
by bleeding the brake system
before the motorcycle is operat-
ed. Air in the system will cause
greatly diminished braking ca-
pability and can result in loss of
control and an accident. Have a
Yamaha dealer inspect and
bleed the system if necessary.
@
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.
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting bolt
c. Free play
1. Rear brake pedal
a. Brake pedal height
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