
2-1
2
EAU00026
2-DESCRIPTIONLeft view1. Shift pedal (page 3-11)
2. Starter (choke) knob (page 3-15)
3. Fuel tank cap (page 3-12)
4. Fuel cock (page 3-14)
5. Battery (page 7-29)
6. Coolant reservoir tank (page 7-14)7. Fuse box B (page 7-31)
8. Saddlebag (page 3-17)
9. Helmet holder (page 3-16)
10. Licence light (page 7-34)
11. Tail/brake light (page 7-33)
12. Rear turn signal lights (page 7-33)
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DESCRIPTION
2-2
2
13. Muffler
14. Tool kit (page 7-1)
15. Helmet holder (page 3-16)
16. Travel trunk (page 3-18)
17. Passenger seat
18. Rear shock absorber air valve (page 3-21)
19. Rider seat (page 3-15)
20. Fuel tank (page 3-12)21. Front fork air valve (page 3-19)
22. Headlight (page 7-32)
23. Front turn signal lights (Page 7-33)
24. Fuse box A (page 7-31)
25. Rear brake pedal (page 3-11)
26. Rider footrest
27. Coolant reservoir tank (page 7-14)
28. Passenger footrestRight view
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7
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Tool kit................................................................... 7-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication ................... 7-3
Cowling and panel removal and installation.......... 7-6
Cowling A.............................................................. 7-6
Cowling B.............................................................. 7-7
Panel C ................................................................. 7-8
Panel D ................................................................. 7-8
Panel E ................................................................. 7-9
Spark plug inspection ......................................... 7-10
Engine oil ............................................................ 7-11
Final gear oil ....................................................... 7-13
Coolant ............................................................... 7-14
Air filters .............................................................. 7-15
Carburetor adjustment ........................................ 7-17
Idle speed adjustment ........................................ 7-17
Throttle cable free play inspection ...................... 7-18
Valve clearance adjustment ................................ 7-18
Tires .................................................................... 7-19
Wheels ................................................................ 7-21
Clutch lever free play adjustment........................ 7-22Front brake lever free play adjustment ............... 7-23
Rear brake pedal height adjustment .................. 7-23
Brake light switch adjustment ............................. 7-24
Checking the front and rear brake pads ............. 7-25
Inspecting the brake fluid level ........................... 7-25
Brake fluid replacement ..................................... 7-26
Brake and shift pedal lubrication ........................ 7-27
Brake and clutch lever lubrication ...................... 7-27
Sidestand lubrication.......................................... 7-28
Front fork inspection ........................................... 7-28
Steering inspection ............................................ 7-29
Battery................................................................ 7-29
Fuse replacement .............................................. 7-31
Headlight bulb replacement ............................... 7-32
Turn signal and tail/brake light bulb
replacement ..................................................... 7-33
License light bulb replacement........................... 7-34
Troubleshooting .................................................. 7-34
Troubleshooting charts ....................................... 7-35
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
7-31
7
EAU01801
Fuse replacementIf a fuse is blown, turn off the main
switch and the switch of the circuit in
question. Install a new fuse of proper
amperage. Turn on the switches and
see if the electrical device operates. If
the fuse immediately blows again, con-
sult a Yamaha dealer.
EC000103
CAUTION:@ Do not use fuses of higher amper-
age rating than those recommend-
ed. Substitution of a fuse of
improper rating can cause extensive
electrical system damage and pos-
sibly a fire. @
Fuse box A
Fuse box A is located behind
cowling A. (See page 7-6 for removal
and installation procedures.)Fuse box B
Fuse box B is located behind panel D.
(See page 7-8 for removal and installa-
tion procedures.)1. Cruise control fuse
2. Carburetor heater fuse
3. Auxiliary DC terminal fuse
4. Auxiliary DC jack fuse
5. Audio system fuse
6. Spare fuse (´ 2)
Specified fuses:
Cruise control fuse: 10 A
Carburetor heater fuse: 10 A
Auxiliary DC terminal fuse: 5 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse: 5 A
Audio system fuse: 10 A
1. Ignition fuse
2. Signaling system fuse
3. Headlight fuse
4. Radiator fan fuse
5. Odometer fuse
6. Spare fuse (´ 2)
Specified fuses:
Ignition fuse: 10 A
Signaling system fuse: 15 A
Headlight fuse: 15 A
Radiator fan fuse: 10 A
Odometer fuse: 10 A
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7-32
7 Main fuse box
The main fuse box is located behind
panel E. (See page 7-9 for removal and
installation procedures.)
EAU01802
Headlight bulb replacementThis motorcycle is equipped with a
quartz bulb headlight. If headlight bulb
burns out, replace the bulb as follows:
1. Disconnect the headlight connec-
tor and remove the bulb holder
cover.2. Turn the bulb holder counterclock-
wise to remove it and remove the
defective bulb.
EW000120
WARNING
@ Keep flammable products and your
hands away from the bulb while it is
on, as it is hot. Do not touch the bulb
until it cools down. @3. Put a new bulb into position and
secure it in place with the bulb
holder.
1. Main fuse
2. Spare fuse
Specified main fuse: 30 A
1. Bulb holder cover
2. Headlight connector
1. Bulb holder
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SPECIFICATIONS
9-4
9
Headlight typeQuar tz bulb (halogen)
Bulb voltage, wattage ´ quantity
Headlight 12 V, 60/55 W ´ 1
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21 W ´ 1
Turn signal light 12 V, 21 W ´ 4
Auxiliary light 12 V, 4 W ´ 1
Licence light 12 V, 5 W ´ 2
Neutral indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
High beam indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
Oil level indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
Turn indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 2
Fuel level indicator light 14 V, 3 W ´ 1
Coolant temperature indicator
light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
Engine trouble indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
Overdrive indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
Cruise control “SET” indicator
light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
Cruise control “RES” indicator
light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
Cruise control “ON” indicator
light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1Audio system amplifier
Output power
Speaker 14 W ´ 4
Headset 1 W ´ 2
Auto-volume range 5 steps
Output impedance
Speaker 4 W
Headset 8 W ~ 16 W
Fuses
Main fuse 30 A
Headlight fuse 15 A
Signaling system fuse 15 A
Ignition fuse 10 A
Radiator fan fuse 10 A
Odometer fuse 10 A
Cruise control fuse 10 A
Carburetor heater fuse 10 A
Audio system fuse 10 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse 5 A
Auxiliary DC terminal fuse 5 A
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11-INDEXAAir filters................................................. 7-15
Antitheft alarm (optional) ..........................3-8
Auxiliary audio source operation ............ 4-17
Auxiliary DC jack and terminal ............... 3-23BBattery ................................................... 7-29
Brake and clutch lever lubrication........... 7-27
Brake and shift pedal lubrication ............ 7-27
Brake fluid replacement ......................... 7-26
Brake light switch adjustment ................. 7-24CCarburetor adjustment ........................... 7-17
Care.........................................................8-1
Cassette deck operation ..........................4-8
CD changer (optional) operation ............ 4-16
Checking the front and
rear brake pads ................................... 7-25
Clutch lever ............................................ 3-10
Clutch lever free play adjustment ........... 7-22
Controls/Instruments ................................2-3
Control unit ..............................................4-3
Coolant .................................................. 7-14
Coolant temperature indicator light...........3-4
Cowling A .................................................. 7-6
Cowling B .................................................. 7-7
Cowling and panel removal and
installation .............................................7-6
Cruise control indicator lights ...................3-4
Cruise control switches .......................... 3-10
Cruise control system ..............................3-7
DDimmer switch ......................................... 3-9EEngine break-in ....................................... 6-4
Engine oil .............................................. 7-11
Engine stop switch................................. 3-10
Engine trouble indicator light.................... 3-4FFinal gear oil .......................................... 7-13
Front brake lever ................................... 3-11
Front brake lever free play
adjustment .......................................... 7-23
Front fork adjustment............................. 3-19
Front fork inspection .............................. 7-28
Fuel ....................................................... 3-13
Fuel cock ............................................... 3-14
Fuel gauge .............................................. 3-9
Fuel level indicator light ........................... 3-4
Fuel tank breather hose ......................... 3-13
Fuel tank cap ......................................... 3-12
Fuse replacement.................................. 7-31GGive safety the right of way ..................... 1-1HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-9
Cruise control switches .................... 3-10
Dimmer switch ................................... 3-9
Engine stop switch ........................... 3-10
Horn switch ........................................ 3-9
Light switch ...................................... 3-10
Pass switch ........................................ 3-9
Start switch .......................................3-10
Turn signal switch ...............................3-9
Headlight bulb replacement....................7-32
Headsets (optional) ..................................4-2
Helmet holders .......................................3-16
High beam indicator light ..........................3-3
Horn switch ..............................................3-9
IIdentification number records .................10-1
Idle speed adjustment ............................7-17
Indicator lights ..........................................3-3
Coolant temperature indicator light .....3-4
Cruise control indicator lights ..............3-4
Engine trouble indicator light ...............3-4
Fuel level indicator light ......................3-4
High beam indicator light ....................3-3
Neutral indicator light ..........................3-4
Oil level indicator light .........................3-3
Overdrive indicator light ......................3-4
Turn indicator lights ............................3-3
Inspecting the brake fluid level ...............7-25KKey identification number .......................10-1LLeft view...................................................2-1
License light bulb replacement ...............7-34
Light switch ............................................3-10
Location of parts ......................................4-1MMain switch/steering lock .........................3-1
Making basic settings ...............................4-4
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