Page 25 of 100
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-10
3
EAU00186
CAUTION:@ l
Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth,
since fuel may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts.
l
For Germany only: Whenever
replacement is necessary, use a
fuel tank cap of the same spe-
cial design as the original.
@
EAU00191
NOTE:@ If knocking (or pinging) occurs, use
gasoline of a different brand or with a
higher octane grade. @
EAU00196
Fuel tank breather hose
(for Germany only) Before operating the 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 that the end of the fuel
tank breather hose is not blocked
and clean it if necessary.
EAU02976
Starter (choke) lever Starting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture, which is supplied by
the starter (choke).
Move the lever in direction
a to turn on
the starter (choke).
Move the lever in direction
b to turn off
the starter (choke). Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a
research octane number of 91 or
higher
Fuel tank capacity:
Total amount:
24 L
Reserve amount:
5 L
1. Fuel tank breather hose
1. Starter (choke) lever
E_4km.book Page 10 Thursday, September 7, 2000 9:32 AM
Page 26 of 100
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-11
3
EAU02925
Seat To remove the seat
Insert the key into the seat lock, turn it
counterclockwise, and then pull the
seat off.To install the seat
Insert the projections on the front of the
seat into the seat holder, push the rear
of the seat down to lock it in place, and
then remove the key.
NOTE:@ Make sure that the seat is properly se-
cured before riding. @
EAU00263*
Helmet holder The helmet holder is located under the
seat.
To secure a helmet to the helmet
holder
1. Remove the seat.
2. Attach the helmet to the helmet
holder, and then securely install
the seat.
1. Seat lock
2. Unlock.
1. Projection (´ 2)
2. Seat holder
1. Helmet holder
E_4km.book Page 11 Thursday, September 7, 2000 9:32 AM
Page 27 of 100
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-12
3
EW000030
WARNING
@ Never ride with a helmet attached to
the helmet holder, since the helmet
may hit objects, causing loss of
control and possibly an accident. @To release the helmet from the hel-
met holder
Remove the seat, remove the helmet
from the helmet holder, and then install
the seat.
EAU01688
Storage compartment This storage compartment is designed
to hold a genuine Yamaha U-LOCK.
(Other locks may not fit.) When placing
a U-LOCK in the storage compartment,
securely fasten it with the straps. When
the U-LOCK is not in the storage com-
partment, be sure to secure the straps
to prevent losing them.
When storing the owner’s manual or
other documents in the storage com-
partment, be sure to wrap them in a
plastic bag so that they will not get wet.
When washing the motorcycle, becareful not to let any water enter the
storage compartment. 1. U-LOCK
2. Strap (´ 2)
E_4km.book Page 12 Thursday, September 7, 2000 9:32 AM
Page 28 of 100
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-13
3
EAU00285
Adjusting the front fork This front fork is equipped with spring
preload adjusting bolts.
EW000035
WARNING
@ Always adjust both fork legs equal-
ly, otherwise poor handling and loss
of stability may result. @Adjust the spring preload as follows.
To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn
the adjusting bolt on each fork leg in di-
rection
a. To decrease the spring pre-
load and thereby soften the
suspension, turn the adjusting bolt on
each fork leg in direction
b.
NOTE:@ Align the appropriate groove on the ad-
justing mechanism with the top of the
front fork cap bolt. @CI-01EEAU00295
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly This shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
ing ring.
EC000015
CAUTION:@ Never attempt to turn an adjusting
mechanism beyond the maximum
or minimum settings. @
1. Spring preload adjusting bolt
1. Current setting
2. Front fork cap bolt
Minimum (soft)Stan-
dardMaximum (hard)
Setting7654321
E_4km.book Page 13 Thursday, September 7, 2000 9:32 AM
Page 29 of 100
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-14
3
Adjust the spring preload as follows.
To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn
the adjusting ring in direction
a. To de-
crease the spring preload and thereby
soften the suspension, turn the adjust-
ing ring in direction
b.
NOTE:@ Align the appropriate notch in the ad-
justing ring with the position indicator
on the shock absorber. @
CI-01EEAU00315
WARNING
@ This shock absorber contains high-
ly pressurized nitrogen gas. For
proper handling, read and under-
stand the following information be-
fore handling the shock absorber.
The manufacturer cannot be held re-
sponsible for property damage or
personal injury that may result from
improper handling.l
Do not tamper with or attempt to
open the gas cylinder.
l
Do not subject the shock ab-
sorber to an open flame or other
high heat sources, otherwise it
may explode due to excessive
gas pressure.
l
Do not deform or damage the
gas cylinder in any way, as this
will result in poor damping per-
formance.
l
Always have a Yamaha dealer
service the shock absorber.
@
1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Position indicator
1. Special wrench
Minimum
(soft)Stan-
dardMaximum (hard)
Setting1234567
E_4km.book Page 14 Thursday, September 7, 2000 9:32 AM
Page 30 of 100
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-15
3
EAU00330
Sidestand The sidestand is located on the left side
of the frame. Raise the sidestand or
lower it with your foot while holding the
motorcycle upright.NOTE:@ The built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system, which
cuts the ignition in certain situations.
(See further down for an explanation of
the ignition circuit cut-off system.) @
EW000044
WARNING
@ The motorcycle must not be ridden
with the sidestand down, or if the
sidestand cannot be properly
moved up (or does not stay up), oth-
erwise the sidestand could contact
the ground and distract the opera-
tor, resulting in a possible loss of
control. Yamaha’s ignition circuit
cut-off system has been designed to
assist the operator in fulfilling the
responsibility of raising the side-
stand before starting off. Therefore,
check this system regularly as de-
scribed below and have a Yamaha
dealer repair it if it does not function
properly. @
EAU00332
Ignition circuit cut-off system The ignition circuit cut-off system (com-
prising the sidestand switch, clutch
switch and neutral switch) has the fol-
lowing functions.l
It prevents starting when the trans-
mission is in gear and the side-
stand is up, but the clutch lever is
not pulled.
l
It prevents starting when the trans-
mission is in gear and the clutch
lever is pulled, but the sidestand is
still down.
l
It cuts the running engine when
the sidestand is moved down.
Periodically check the operation of the
ignition circuit cut-off system according
to the following procedure.
E_4km.book Page 15 Thursday, September 7, 2000 9:32 AM
Page 31 of 100
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-16
3
EW000046
WARNING
@ l
The vehicle must be placed on
the centerstand during this
inspection.
l
If a malfunction is noted, have a
Yamaha dealer check the sys-
tem before riding.
@
E_4km.book Page 16 Thursday, September 7, 2000 9:32 AM
Page 32 of 100
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-17
3
CD-01E
With the engine turned off:
1. Move the sidestand down.
2. Make sure that the engine stop switch is set to “ ”.
3. Turn the key to “ON”.
4. Shift the transmission into the neutral position.
5. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
The neutral switch may be defective.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
With the engine still running:
6. Move the sidestand up.
7. Keep the clutch lever pulled.
8. Shift the transmission into gear.
9. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?After the engine has stalled:
10. Move the sidestand up.
11. Keep the clutch lever pulled.
12. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
The sidestand switch may be defective.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.The clutch switch may be defective.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
NO
NOTE:This check is most reliable if performed with
a warmed-up engine.
YESYES NO
The system is OK.
The motorcycle can be ridden.
YES NO
E_4km.book Page 17 Thursday, September 7, 2000 9:32 AM
