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EAU00162
Rear brake pedalThe rear brake pedal is on the right
side of the motorcycle. Press down on
the brake pedal to apply the rear brake.
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
WA R N I N G
@ Be sure the cap is properly installed
and locked in place before riding the
motorcycle. @
1. Rear brake pedal
1. Lock cover
2. Open
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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. @
EAU00186
CAUTION:@ l
Always wipe off spilled fuel im-
mediately with a dry and clean
soft cloth. Fuel may deteriorate
painted surfaces or plastic
parts.
l
(For Germany only)
The fuel tank cap equipped on
German models is specially de-
signed. Always use the correct
cap whenever replacement is
necessary.
@
EAU00191
NOTE:@ If knocking or pinging occurs, use a dif-
ferent brand of gasoline or higher oc-
tane grade. @
1. Filler tube
2. Fuel level
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a
research octane number of 91 or
higher.
Fuel tank capacity:
Total:
20 L
Reserve:
4.5 L
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EAU00196
Fuel tank breather hose
(for Germany only)This model is equipped with a fuel tank
breather hose. Before using this motor-
cycle, be sure to:l
Check hose connection.
l
Check hose for cracks or damage.
Replace if damaged.
l
Make sure the end of the hose is
not blocked. Clean it if necessary.
EAU02976
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).
EAU01698*
SeatsRider seat
To removeInsert the key into the seat lock and
turn it as shown.
1. Fuel tank breather hose
1. Starter (choke) “ ”
1. Rider seat lock
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To install
Insert the projection on the front of the
seat into the holder on the frame. Then
push down on the seat.Passenger seat
To remove
Remove the rider seat. Then pull up-
ward on the passenger seat.
To installInsert the projection on the rear of the
seat and the hooks on the front of the
seat into the holders on the frame, and
push the seat backward. Then install
the rider seat.NOTE:@ Make sure that the seats are securely
fitted. @
EAU00264
Helmet holderThe helmet holder is located under the
rider’s seat. Remove the rider’s seat
and hook the helmet on the helmet
holder. Then lock the seat.
EW000030
WA R N I N G
@ Never ride with a helmet in the hel-
met holder. The helmet may hit ob-
jects, causing loss of control and
possibly an accident. @
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
1. Projection
2. Hook (´ 2)
3. Seat holder (´ 3)
1. Helmet holder
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EAU01688
Storage compartmentThis compartment is designed to store
a genuine Yamaha U-LOCK. (Other
locks may not fit.) Be sure the lock is
fastened securely with the straps when
storing it in the compartment.
To prevent losing the straps, be sure to
secure them even when a U-LOCK is
not being stored in the compartment.
When storing this Owner’s manual or
other documents in the compartment,
be sure to put them in a vinyl bag so
they do not get wet. When washing the
motorcycle, be careful not to flood this
compartment with water.
EAU01862*
Front fork adjustmentThis front fork is equipped with spring
preload and damping force adjusters.
EW000037
WARNING
@ Each fork leg must be set to the
same pressure. Uneven setting can
cause poor handling and loss of sta-
bility. @
Adjusting spring preload
Turn the adjusting bolt in direction a
to
increase spring preload and in
directionb
to decrease spring pre-
load. Align the preferred setting with
the top of the front fork cap bolt.
1. U-LOCK
1. Spring preload adjusting bolt
1. Setting
2. Front fork cap bolt
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EC000013
CAUTION:@ The grooves are provided to show
the adjustment level. Always keep
the adjustment level equal on both
fork legs. @CI-18E
Adjusting rebound damping force
Turn the adjusting screw in direction a
to increase rebound damping force and
in direction b
to decrease rebound
damping force.CI-33E
Adjusting compression damping
force
Turn the adjusting screw in direction a
to increase compression damping
force and in direction b
to decrease
compression damping force.CI-33E
HardStan-
dardSoft
Adjusting
position12345
1. Rebound damping force adjusting screwMinimum (soft) 25 clicks out*
Standard 9 clicks out*
Maximum (hard) 0 clicks out*
* From the fully turned-in position
1. Compression damping force adjusting screwMinimum (soft) 25 clicks out*
Standard 12 clicks out*
Maximum (hard) 0 clicks out*
* From the fully turned-in position
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EC000015
CAUTION:@ Never attempt to turn an adjuster
beyond the maximum or minimum
setting. @NOTE:@ Although the number of clicks between
the minimum and maximum settings
may vary with each individual shock
absorber and may not exactly match
these specifications, it is always the full
damping force range that extends over
the actual number of clicks. @
EAU01592*
Rear shock absorber
adjustmentThis shock absorber is equipped with
spring preload and damping force ad-
justers.
EC000015
CAUTION:@ Never attempt to turn an adjuster
beyond the maximum or minimum
setting. @
Adjusting spring preload
Turn the adjusting ring in direction a
to
increase spring preload and in
directionb
to decrease spring pre-
load.
Make sure that the appropriate notch in
the adjusting ring is aligned with the po-
sition indicator on the rear shock ab-
sorber.CI-15E
1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Position indicator
SoftStan-
dardHard
Adjusting
position
123 4 56789
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Adjusting rebound damping force
Turn the adjusting knob in direction a
to increase rebound damping force and
in direction b
to decrease rebound
damping force.
CI-29E
Adjusting compression damping
force
Turn the adjusting screw in direction a
to increase compression damping
force and in direction b
to decrease
compression damping force.CI-28EEAU00315
WA R N I N G
@ 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.
@
1. Rebound damping force adjusterMinimum (soft) 20 clicks out*
Standard 10 clicks out*
Maximum (hard) 0 clicks out*
* From the fully turned-in position
1. Compression damping force adjusting screwMinimum (soft): 0 clicks in*
Standard: 10 clicks in*
Maximum (hard): 24 clicks in*
* From the fully turned-out position
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