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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Main switch/Steering lock ..................................... 3-1
Indicator lights ...................................................... 3-2
Oil level / coolant temperature indicator light
circuit check ........................................................ 3-5
Fuel indicator light circuit check ............................ 3-6
Digital speedometer .............................................. 3-7
Tachometer ........................................................... 3-8
Diagnosis device................................................... 3-9
Handlebar switches .............................................. 3-9
Clutch lever ......................................................... 3-11
Shift pedal ........................................................... 3-11
Front brake lever ................................................. 3-11
Rear brake pedal ................................................ 3-12
Antitheft alarm (optional) .................................... 3-12Fuel tank cap ..................................................... 3-13
Fuel .................................................................... 3-13
Fuel tank breather hose ..................................... 3-14
Starter (choke) “ ” .......................................... 3-15
Seats .................................................................. 3-15
Helmet holder..................................................... 3-17
Storage compartment ........................................ 3-17
Front fork adjustment ......................................... 3-17
Rear shock absorber adjustment ....................... 3-19
Recommended combinations of the front fork
and the rear shock absorber settings ............... 3-22
Luggage strap holders ....................................... 3-23
Sidestand ........................................................... 3-23
Sidestand/clutch switch operation check............ 3-24
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3
EAU01237
(Parking)
The steering is locked in this position,
and the taillights and auxiliary lights
come on, but all other circuits are off.
The key can be removed in this posi-
tion.
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
EAU00061
Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator comes on when the
transmission is in neutral.
EAU00063
High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator comes on when the
headlight high beam is used.
EAU00057
Turn indicator light “ ”
This indicator flashes when the turn
switch is moved to the left or right.
EAU01154
Fuel indicator light “ ”
When the fuel level drops below ap-
proximately 3.5 L, this light will come
on. When this light comes on, fill the
tank at the first opportunity. This light
circuit can be checked by the proce-
dure on page 3-6.
1. Neutral indicator light “ ”
2. High beam indicator light “ ”
3. Turn indicator light “ ”
4. Fuel indicator light “ ”
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EAU01295
Fuel indicator light circuit check
CB-69E
Turn the main switch to “ON”.
Indicator does not come
on.Have a Yamaha dealer
inspect the electric
circuit.
Indicator goes off.
Indicator does not go off.
Inspect the fuel level.
Indicator comes on.
After a few seconds:
OK. Go ahead with
riding.
Fuel level is OK.
Have a Yamaha
dealer inspect the
electric circuit.
Fuel level is low.
Supply recommended
fuel.
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3
EAU01601
Digital speedometerThis speedometer is equipped with:l
an odometer
l
two trip odometers
l
a fuel reserve trip meter
l
a clock
NOTE:@ For UK and USA models only:
To change the speedometer display
from kilometers to miles, press the
“SELECT” button for at least two sec-
onds. @
Odometer and trip meter modes
Use the trip meters to estimate how far
you can ride on a tank of fuel.
Use the fuel reserve trip meter to see
the distance traveled from when the
fuel level dropped to the reserve level.
Selecting a modePush the “SELECT” button to change
between the odometer mode “ODO”
and the trip odometer modes “TRIP 1”
and “TRIP 2” in the following order:
“ODO”
® “TRIP 1”
® “TRIP 2”
®
“ODO”
If the fuel level indicator light comes on
(see page 3-2), the odometer display
will automatically change to the fuel re-
serve trip meter mode “TRIP F” and
start counting the distance traveled
from that point. Push the “SELECT”
button to change between the fuel
odometer, trip odometer and odometer
modes in the following order:
“TRIP F”
® “TRIP 1”
® “TRIP 2”
®
“ODO”
® “TRIP F”Resetting a meter
To reset a trip odometer to 0.0, select it
by pushing the “SELECT” button and
push the “RESET” button for at least
one second. To reset the fuel reserve
trip meter, select it by pushing the
“SELECT” button and push the
“RESET” button for at least one sec-
ond. The display will return to “TRIP 1”.
If you do not reset the fuel reserve trip
meter manually, it will automatically re-
set and return to “TRIP 1” after refuel-
ing and the motorcycle has traveled
both 5 km and for approximately 3 min-
utes.NOTE:@ After the fuel reserve trip meter is reset,
the display always returns to the
“TRIP 1” mode. If “TRIP 2” was being
used before the fuel reserve trip meter
is reset, be sure to push the “SELECT”
button to change back to the “TRIP 2”
mode. @
1. Speedometer
2. Clock, odometer
3. “SELECT” button
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EAU00105
Diagnosis deviceThis model is equipped with a self diag-
nosis for the following circuits:l
Throttle Position Sensor (T.P.S.)
circuit
l
Fuel indicator light circuit
If some trouble should occur in any of
these circuits, the tachometer will re-
peatedly display as follows:
CB-53E
Use this chart to identify what circuit is
faulty according to the specified r/min
displayed.CB-60EIf the tachometer displays as described
above, take note of the specified r/min
and then take your motorcycle to a
Yamaha dealer for repair.
EC000004
CAUTION:@ To prevent engine damage, be sure
to consult a Yamaha dealer as soon
as possible if the tachometer dis-
plays a repeated change in r/min. @
EAU00118
Handlebar switches
EAU00120
Pass switch “PASS”
Press the switch to operate the passing
light.
EAU00121
Dimmer switch
Turn the switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
0 r/min
for 3
seconds
Specified r/min for
the faulty circuit
for 2.5 seconds
(see chart below)
Current
engine
r/min for 3
seconds
Specified r/min
Faulty circuit
3,000 r/min
Throttle Position Sensor
(T.P.S.)
8,000 r/min
Fuel indicator light
1. Pass switch “PASS”
2. Dimmer switch
3. Turn signal switch
4. Horn switch “ ”
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EAU02935
Fuel tank capTo open
Open the lock cover. Insert the key and
turn it 1/4 turn clockwise. 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. Then, close the lock cover.
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. Lock cover
2. Open
1. Filler tube
2. Fuel level
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3
EAU00185
CAUTION:@ Always wipe off spilled fuel immedi-
ately with a dry and clean soft cloth.
Fuel may deteriorate painted surfac-
es or plastic parts. @
EAU00191
NOTE:@ If knocking or pinging occurs, use a dif-
ferent brand of gasoline or higher oc-
tane grade. @
EAU02955*
Fuel tank breather hoseThis model is equipped with a fuel tank
breather hose.
Before using this motorcycle:l
Check the fuel tank breather hose
connection.
l
Check the fuel tank breather hose
for cracks or damage and replace
it if damaged.
l
Make sure the end of the fuel tank
breather hose is not blocked and
clean it if necessary. Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a
research octane number of 91 or
higher.
Fuel tank capacity:
Total:
17 L
Reserve:
3.5 L
1. Fuel tank breather hose
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EAU02973
Starter (choke) “ ”Starting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture. A separate starter cir-
cuit supplies this mixture.
Move in direction
a to turn on the
starter (choke).
Move in direction
b to turn off the
starter (choke).
ECA00038
CAUTION:@ Do not use the starter (choke) for
more than 3 minutes as the exhaust
pipe may discolor from excessive
heat. Also, longer use of the starter
(choke) will cause afterburning. If af-
terburning occurs, turn off the
starter (choke). @
EAU01890
SeatsRider seat
To removeLift up the rear corners of the seat as
shown and remove the bolts.
1. Starter (choke) “ ”
1. Bolt (´ 2)
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