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6
EC000105
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. @4. Install the bulb holder cover and
reconnect the headlight connec-
tors. If the headlight beam adjust-
ment is necessary, ask a Yamaha
dealer to make that adjustment.
EAU01823*
Tail/brake light bulb
replacement1. Remove the passenger seat. (See
page 3-14 for seat removal and in-
stallation procedures.)
2. To remove the socket, turn it coun-
terclockwise.
3. To remove the defective bulb, turn
it counterclockwise.
4. Push a new bulb into the socket
and turn it clockwise.
5. Install the socket and turn it clock-
wise.
6. Install the passenger seat.
EAU01095
Turn signal light bulb
replacement1. Remove the screw and the lens.
2. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it inward and turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Install a new bulb by pushing it in-
ward and turning it clockwise.
4. Install the lens and tighten the
screw.
1. Don’t touch
1. Screw
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EAU01252*
Front wheel removal
EW000122
WARNING
@ l
It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer service the wheel.
l
Securely support the motor-
cycle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
@1. Remove the speedometer cable
from the front wheel side.
2. Remove the front fender bolts and
front fender.3. Loosen the pinch bolt, wheel axle
and caliper bolts.
4. Elevate the wheel.
5. Remove the brake hose holders
and calipers.
NOTE:@ Do not depress the brake lever when
the calipers are off the discs as the
brake pads will be forced shut. @6. Remove the wheel axle and
speedometer gear unit. Make sure
the motorcycle is properly support-
ed.
EAU01469*
Front wheel installation1. Install the speedometer gear unit
into the wheel hub. Make sure the
wheel hub and the speedometer
gear unit are installed with the pro-
jections meshed into the slots.
2. Lift up the wheel between the front
fork legs. Make sure the slot in the
speedometer gear unit fits over
the stopper on the front fork outer
tube.
3. Install the wheel axle and let the
motorcycle down.
1. Speedometer cable
2. Front fender bolt (´ 4)
3. Front fender
4. Caliper bolt (´ 2)
5. Brake hose holder
1. Pinch bolt
2. Wheel axle
3. Caliper bolt (´ 2)
1. Speedometer gear unit
2. Slot
3. Stopper
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6 4. Install the calipers, caliper bolts
and brake hose holders. Make
sure there is enough gap between
the brake pads before installing
the calipers onto the brake discs.
5. Tighten the wheel axle, pinch bolt
and caliper bolts to the specified
torques.
6. Push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check for
proper fork operation.
7. Install the speedometer cable.
8. Install the front fender and bolts.
EAU01247*
Rear wheel removal
EW000122
WA R N I N G
@ l
It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer service the wheel.
l
Securely support the motor-
cycle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
@1. Loosen the axle nut and caliper
bolts.
2. Elevate the rear wheel.3. Remove the axle nut, caliper bolts
and caliper.
4. Loosen the locknuts on each side
of the swingarm.
5. Turn the chain adjusting bolts fully
outward.
6. Push the wheel forward and re-
move the drive chain.
7. Pull out the wheel axle and re-
move the wheel assembly by pull-
ing backwards. Tightening torque:
Wheel axle:
72 Nm (7.2 m·kg)
Pinch bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kg)
Caliper bolt:
40 Nm (4.0 m·kg)1. Axle nut
2. Adjusting bolt
3. Locknut
1. Caliper bolt (´ 2)
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NOTE:@ l
Do not depress the brake pedal
when the caliper is off the disc as
the brake pads will be forced shut.
l
You do not have to disassemble
the chain in order to remove or in-
stall the rear wheel.
@
EAU01246*
Rear wheel installation1. Install the wheel assembly, caliper
bracket and insert the axle.
2. Install and adjust the drive chain.
(See page 6-23 for details about
adjusting the drive chain slack.)
3. Install the axle nut and let the
motorcycle down.
4. Install the caliper and caliper bolts.
Make sure there is enough gap
between the brake pads before in-
stalling the caliper onto the brake
disc.
5. Tighten the axle nut and caliper
bolts to the specified torques.1. Caliper bracket
Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
150 Nm (15.0 m·kg)
Caliper bolt:
40 Nm (4.0 m·kg)
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EAU01008
TroubleshootingAlthough Yamaha motorcycles receive
a rigid inspection before shipment from
the factory, trouble may occur during
operation.
Any problem in the fuel, compression,
or ignition systems can cause poor
starting and loss of power. The trouble-
shooting chart describes a quick, easy
procedure for making checks.
If your motorcycle requires any repair,
bring it to a Yamaha dealer. The skilled
technicians at a Yamaha dealership
have the tools, experience, and know-
how to properly service your motor-
cycle. Use only genuine Yamaha parts
on your motorcycle. Imitation parts may
look like Yamaha parts, but they are of-
ten inferior. Consequently, they have a
shorter service life and can lead to ex-
pensive repair bills.
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EAU02990*
Troubleshooting chart
EW000125
WARNING
@ Never check the fuel system while smoking or in the vicinity of an open flame. @
Check if there is fuel
in the fuel tank.1. Fuel
Enough fuel.
No fuel.
Go to compression check.
Supply fuel.
Engine doesn’t start, go to compression check.
Use the electric starter.2. Compression
There is compression.
No compression.
Go to ignition check.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect.
Remove spark plugs
and check electrodes.3. Ignition
Wet.
Dry.
Wipe clean with dry cloth and correct
spark gap or replace spark plugs.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect.
Engine doesn’t start, ask a Yamaha
dealer to inspect.Engine doesn’t start, go to battery
check.Open throttle half-way and start
the engine.
Use the electric starter.4. Battery
Engine turns over
quickly.
Engine turns over
slowly.
Battery good.Check connections or
recharge.
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Engine overheating
EW000070
WARNING
@ Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may be blown
out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Open the radiator cap as follows. Wait until the engine has
cooled. Remove the radiator cap stopper by removing the screw. Place a thick rag like a towel over the radiator cap
and slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the detent. This procedure allows any residual pressure to escape.
When the hissing sound has stopped, press down on the cap while turning counterclockwise and remove it. @NOTE:@ If it is difficult to get the recommended coolant, tap water can be temporarily used, provided that it is changed to the recom-
mended coolant as soon as possible. @
Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
reservoir tank and/or radiator.
Level is OK.Level is low, check the
cooling system for leakage.
No
leakage.Leakage.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect
and repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See NOTE.)
Restart the engine. If the engine overheats again, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect and repair the cooling system.
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7a. Remove the spark plug caps and
spark plugs.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil
into each spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug caps onto the
spark plugs and place the spark
plugs on the cylinder head so that
the electrodes are grounded. (This
will limit sparking during the next
step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times
with the starter. (This will coat the
cylinder walls with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug caps from
the spark plugs, install the spark
plugs and then the spark plug
caps.
EWA00003
WARNING
@ When turning the engine over, be
sure to ground the spark plug elec-
trodes to prevent damage or injury
from sparking. @
6. Lubricate all control cables and
the pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the sidestand/
centerstand.
7. Check and, if necessary, correct
the tire air pressure, then raise the
motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
8. Cover up the muffler outlet with a
plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering.9. Remove the battery and fully
charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and recharge it once a
month. Do not store the battery in
an excessively cold or warm place
(less than 0 °C or more than
30 °C). For more information, see
“Battery storage” in the chapter
“PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIRS”.
NOTE:@ Make any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle. @
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