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Transmission oil................................................6-8
Coolant...........................................................6-10
Cleaning the air filter element.........................6-13
Adjusting the carburetor.................................6-15
Adjusting the engine idling speed...................6-16
Adjusting the throttle cable free play..............6-17
Tires................................................................6-17
Wheels............................................................6-20
Adjusting the clutch lever free play.................6-20
Adjusting the brake lever free play.................6-21
Adjusting the brake pedal position..................6-22
Adjusting the rear brake light switch...............6-22
Checking the front and rear brake pads.........6-23
Checking the brake fluid level.........................6-24
Changing the brake fluid.................................6-25
Drive chain slack............................................6-25
Lubricating the drive chain..............................6-26
Checking and lubricating the cables...............6-27
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip
and cable......................................................6-28
Adjusting the Autolube pump..........................6-28
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift
pedals...........................................................6-29
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers..................................................6-29
Checking and lubricating the sidestand..........6-29Lubricating the rear suspension.....................6-30
Checking the front fork...................................6-30
Checking the steering.....................................6-31
Checking the wheel bearings.........................6-32
Battery............................................................6-32
Replacing the fuse..........................................6-33
Replacing a headlight bulb.............................6-34
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb...................6-35
Replacing a turn signal light bulb....................6-36
Supporting the motorcycle..............................6-37
Front wheel.....................................................6-37
Rear wheel.....................................................6-39
Troubleshooting..............................................6-41
Troubleshooting charts...................................6-42
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE.............7-1
Care..................................................................7-1
Storage.............................................................7-4
SPECIFICATIONS...............................................8-1
Conversion table...............................................8-5
CONSUMER INFORMATION.............................9-1
Identification numbers......................................9-1
Key identification number.................................9-1
Vehicle identification number............................9-1
Model label.......................................................9-2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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3-5
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
1
23
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
&
&%
%
LeftRightBulb to be used
Destination3'3
2
'2
3
2
Halogen
bulb
Halogen
bulbFrance Sweden Portugal Spain
Greece Belgium Germany
Switzerland Finland Austria
England
Ireland 3 : High beam light on , 2: Low beam light on
'
: Auxiliary light on
12V
60/55W
12V
60/55W
12V
35/35W
12V
35/35W
EAU00136
Headlight variationsNOTE:
Right and left are defined as seen when standing in front of the motorcycle.
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6-34
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
1
2
3
4
56
7
8
9
2
1
2
1
1.Headlight coupler
2.Headlight bulb cover
EAU01079
Replacing a headlight bulbThis motorcycle is equipped with
quartz bulb headlights. If a headlight
bulb burns out, replace it as follows.
1.Remove cowling A. (See page
6-6 for cowling removal and
installation procedures.)
2.Disconnect the headlight cou-
pler, and then remove the head-
light bulb cover.
3.Remove the headlight bulb hold-
er according to the following
illustration, and then remove the
defective bulb.
NOTE:
The removal procedure depends on
the type of bulb holder installed on
your motorcycle.
EW000119
wHeadlight bulbs get very hot.
Therefore, keep flammable prod-
ucts away from a lit headlight bulb,
and do not touch the bulb until it
has cooled down.4.Place a new bulb into position,
and then secure it with the bulb
holder.TypeType
TypeType Turn
Unhook
UnhookTurn
EC000103
cCDo not use a fuse of a higher
amperage rating than recommend-
ed to avoid causing extensive
damage to the electrical system
and possibly a fire.3.Turn the key to ÒONÓ and turn on
the electrical circuits to check if
the devices operate.
4.If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
1
2
3
4
56
7
8
9
EAU01078
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb1.Remove the seat. (See page
3-12 for seat removal and instal-
lation procedures.)
2. Remove panel A. (See page 6-6
for panel removal and installation
procedures.)
EC000105
cCDo not touch the glass part of the
headlight bulb to keep it free from
oil, otherwise the transparency of
the glass, the luminosity of the
bulb, and the bulb life will be
adversely affected. Thoroughly
clean off any dirt and fingerprints
on the headlight bulb using a cloth
moistened with alcohol or thinner.5.Install the bulb cover, and then
connect the coupler.
6.Install the cowling.
a
a.Do not touch this area.
7.Have a Yamaha dealer adjust
the headlight beam if necessary.
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SPECIFICATIONS
1
2
3
4
5
6
78
9
Wheels
Front
TypeCast
Size18 ´MT2.15
Rear
TypeCast
Size17 ´MT2.50
Brakes
Front
TypeSingle disc brake
OperationRight hand
FluidDOT 4
Rear
TypeSingle disc brake
OperationRight foot
FluidDOT 4
Suspension
Front
TypeTelescopic fork
Rear
TypeSwingarm (Monocross)Spring/shock absorber
Front
TypeCoil spring / oil damper
Rear
TypeCoil-gas spring / oil damper
Wheel travel
Front180 mm
Rear180 mm
Electrical
Ignition systemC.D.I.
Charging system
TypeC.D.I. magneto
Standard output14 V, 12A @5,000 r/min
Battery
TypeYTX5L-BS
Voltage, capacity12 V, 4 AH
Headlight typeQuartz bulb (halogen)
Bulb voltage, wattage ´quantity
Headlight12 V, 60/55W ´2
12 V, 35/35W ´2 (GB, IRL)
8-3
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