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6-11
6
EC000067
CAUTION:@ If the oil level warning light flickers
or remains on, immediately turn the
engine off and have a Yamaha deal-
er check the vehicle. @10. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
EAU03681
Final gear oil The final gear case must be checked
for oil leakage before each ride. If any
leakage is found, have a Yamaha deal-
er check and repair the motorcycle. In
addition, the final gear oil must be
changed as follows at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EW000066
WARNING
_ l
Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the final gear case.
l
Make sure that no oil gets on
the tire or wheel.
_To check the final gear oil level
1. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand.
NOTE:_ l
The final gear oil level must be
checked on a cold engine.
l
Make sure that the motorcycle is
positioned straight up when
checking the oil level. A slight tilt to
the side can result in a false read-
ing.
_
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6-30
6
EAU00829
Replacing a headlight bulb This motorcycle is equipped with
quartz bulb headlights. If a headlight
bulb burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the headlight
bulb cover.2. Unhook the headlight bulb holder,
and then remove the defective
bulb.
EW000119
WARNING
@ Headlight bulbs get very hot. There-
fore, keep flammable products away
from a lit headlight bulb, and do not
touch the bulb until it has cooled
down. @
3. Place a new bulb into position, and
then secure it with the bulb holder.
EC000105
CAUTION:@ Do 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 af-
fected. Thoroughly clean off any dirt
and fingerprints on the headlight
bulb using a cloth moistened with
alcohol or thinner. @4. Install the bulb cover, and then
connect the coupler.
5. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
1. Headlight coupler
2. Headlight bulb cover
1. Headlight bulb holder
1. Do not touch this area.
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6-34
6
ECA00062
CAUTION:@ Do not push the brake pedal after
the wheel has been removed togeth-
er with the brake disc, otherwise the
brake pads will be forced shut. @
EAU03411
To install the rear wheel
1. Apply a light coating of lithium-
soap-based grease to the splines
of the final gear case and wheel
hub.
2. Install the wheel by inserting the
wheel axle, and then install the
axle nut.
3. Install the brake caliper by install-
ing the bolts.NOTE:@ Make sure that there is enough space
between the brake pads before install-
ing the brake caliper onto the brake
disc. @
4. Install the brake torque rod bolt,
nut and cotter pin at the brake cal-
iper bracket.
EW000124
WARNING
@ Always use a new cotter pin. @5. Tighten the rear wheel axle pinch
bolt to the specified torque.
6. Take the motorcycle off the cen-
terstand so that the rear wheel is
on the ground.
7. Tighten the axle nut, wheel axle
pinch bolt, brake caliper bolts and
brake torque rod nut to the speci-
fied torques.
1. Splines
Tightening torque:
Rear wheel axle pinch bolt:
16 Nm (1.6 m·kg)
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-4
8
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
Auxiliary light 12 V, 4 W ´ 1
Turn signal light 12 V, 21 W ´ 4
Meter lighting 12 V, 3.4 W ´ 4
Neutral indicator light 12 V, 3.4 W ´ 1
High beam indicator light 12 V, 3.4 W ´ 1
Oil level warning light 12 V, 3.4 W ´ 1
Turn signal indicator light 12 V, 3.4 W ´ 2
Fuel level warning light 12 V, 3.4 W ´ 1
Fuses
Main fuse 30 A
Signaling system fuse 20 A
Headlight fuse 15 A
Hazard fuse 10 A
Ignition fuse 10 A
Clock fuse 10 A
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10-INDEXAAir filter element, cleaning ...................... 6-13
Anti-theft alarm ........................................3-5BBattery ................................................... 6-27
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ............................................ 6-24
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ............................................ 6-24
Brake fluid, changing ............................. 6-23
Brake fluid level, checking...................... 6-22
Brake lever...............................................3-8
Brake light switch (rear), adjusting ......... 6-21
Brake pads, checking............................. 6-21
Brake pedal..............................................3-8CCables, checking and lubricating............ 6-23
Carburetors, adjusting............................ 6-15
Care.........................................................7-1
Centerstand and sidestand,
checking and lubricating ...................... 6-25
Clock .......................................................3-5
Clutch lever ..............................................3-7
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............. 6-20
Conversion table ......................................8-5
Cowlings, removing and installing ............6-5DDimmer switch .........................................3-6
EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-4
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............... 6-8
Engine stop switch................................... 3-7FFinal gear oil .......................................... 6-11
Front fork, adjusting ............................... 3-13
Front fork, checking ............................... 6-25
Fuel ......................................................... 3-9
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ......... 5-4
Fuel gauge .............................................. 3-5
Fuel level warning light ............................ 3-2
Fuel tank breather hose
(Germany only) ................................... 3-10
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-9
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-29HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-6
Hazard switch .......................................... 3-6
Headlight bulb, replacing ....................... 6-30
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-11
High beam indicator light ......................... 3-3
Horn switch ............................................. 3-6IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Idling speed, adjusting ........................... 6-15
Ignition circuit cut-off system.................. 3-15
Indicator and warning lights ..................... 3-2KKey identification number ........................ 9-1
LLight switch ..............................................3-7MMain switch/steering lock .........................3-1
Model label ..............................................9-2NNeutral indicator light ...............................3-3OOil level warning light ...............................3-3PParking.....................................................5-5
Part locations ...........................................2-1
Pass switch ..............................................3-6
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ......................................................6-2
Pre-operation check list ............................4-1SSafety information ....................................1-1
Seat .......................................................3-11
Self-diagnosis device ...............................3-4
Shifting .....................................................5-3
Shift pedal ................................................3-8
Shift points (for Switzerland only) .............5-4
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ......3-13
Sidestand ...............................................3-15
Spark plugs, checking ..............................6-7
Specifications ...........................................8-1
Speedometer unit.....................................3-3
Starter (choke) lever...............................3-10
Starting a cold engine ..............................5-1
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