DESCRIPTION
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Right view8. Tail/brake light (page 6-31)
9. Luggage strap holders (page 3-15)
10. Shock absorber assembly spring preload
adjusting rings (page 3-13)
11. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1)
12. Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-19)
13. Fuses (page 6-29)14. Air filter element (page 6-11)
15. Fuel tank (page 3-8)
16. Front brake fluid reservoir (page 6-19)
17. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt (page 3-12)
18. Headlight (page 6-29)
19. Engine oil level check window (page 6-8)
20. Brake pedal (page 3-7)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Owner’s tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart ......... 6-2
Removing and installing the panel ....................... 6-5
Checking the spark plugs .................................... 6-6
Engine oil and oil filter element ............................ 6-7
Cleaning the air filter element ............................ 6-11
Adjusting the carburetors ................................... 6-12
Adjusting the engine idling speed ...................... 6-13
Adjusting the throttle cable free play .................. 6-13
Adjusting the valve clearance ............................ 6-14
Tires ................................................................... 6-14
Wheels ............................................................... 6-17
Adjusting the brake pedal position ..................... 6-17
Rear brake light switch adjustment .................... 6-18
Checking the front and rear brake pads ............. 6-19
Checking the brake fluid level ............................ 6-19
Changing the brake fluid .................................... 6-20
Drive chain slack ................................................ 6-21
Lubricating the drive chain ................................. 6-22
Checking and lubricating the cables .................. 6-23Checking and lubricating the throttle
grip and cable ................................................. 6-23
Checking and lubricating the brake and
shift pedals ...................................................... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers .................................................... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the centerstand and
sidestand ......................................................... 6-25
Checking the front fork ...................................... 6-25
Checking the steering ....................................... 6-26
Checking the wheel bearings ............................ 6-27
Battery ............................................................... 6-27
Replacing the fuses .......................................... 6-29
Replacing the headlight bulb ............................. 6-29
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ..................... 6-31
Replacing a turn signal light bulb ...................... 6-31
Front wheel ....................................................... 6-32
Rear wheel ........................................................ 6-34
Troubleshooting ................................................. 6-36
Troubleshooting chart ........................................ 6-37
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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EAU01470*
Replacing the fuses The fuse box is located under the seat.
(See page 3-11 for seat removal and
installation procedures.)
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off
the electrical circuit in question.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage.
EC000103
CAUTION:_ Do not use a fuse of a higher amper-
age rating than recommended to
avoid causing extensive damage to
the electrical system and possibly a
fire. _3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on
the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
EAU03188
Replacing the headlight bulb This motorcycle is equipped with a
quartz bulb headlight. If the headlight
bulb burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove the headlight unit by re-
moving the screws.
1. Main fuse
2. Signaling system fuse
3. Headlight fuse
4. Ignition fuse
5. Spare fuse (´ 3)
Specified fuses:
Main fuse: 30 A
Ignition fuse: 7.5 A
Signaling system fuse: 15 A
Headlight fuse: 15 A
1. Screw (´ 2)
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Bulb voltage, wattage ´ quantity
Headlight 12 V, 60/55 W ´ 1
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21 W ´ 2
Auxiliary light 12 V, 4 W ´ 1
Turn signal light 12 V, 21 W ´ 4
Meter lighting 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 4
Neutral indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
High beam indicator light 12 V, 3.4 W ´ 1
Oil level warning light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
Turn signal indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 2
Fuses
Main fuse 30 A
Headlight fuse 15 A
Signaling system fuse 15 A
Ignition fuse 7.5 A
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INDEXAAir filter element, cleaning ...................... 6-11
Anti-theft alarm ........................................3-3BBattery ................................................... 6-27
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ............................................ 6-24
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ............................................ 6-24
Brake fluid, changing ............................. 6-20
Brake fluid level, checking...................... 6-19
Brake lever...............................................3-7
Brake light switch (rear), adjusting ......... 6-18
Brake pads, checking............................. 6-19
Brake pedal..............................................3-7
Brake pedal position, adjusting .............. 6-17CCables, checking and lubricating............ 6-23
Carburetors, adjusting............................ 6-12
Care.........................................................7-1
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating ..................................... 6-25
Clutch lever ..............................................3-5
Conversion table ......................................8-5DDimmer switch .........................................3-4
Drive chain, lubricating ........................... 6-22
Drive chain slack .................................... 6-21
Adjusting .......................................... 6-21
Checking .......................................... 6-21
EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-4
Engine oil and oil filter element ................ 6-7
Engine stop switch................................... 3-5FFront fork, adjusting ............................... 3-12
Front fork, checking ............................... 6-25
Fuel ......................................................... 3-9
Fuel cock ................................................. 3-9
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ......... 5-4
Fuel gauge .............................................. 3-4
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-8
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-29HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-4
Headlight bulb, replacing ....................... 6-29
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-11
High beam indicator light ......................... 3-2
Horn switch ............................................. 3-4IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Idling speed, adjusting ........................... 6-13
Ignition circuit cut-off system.................. 3-16
Indicator and warning lights ..................... 3-2KKey identification number ........................ 9-1LLight switch.............................................. 3-5
Luggage strap holders ........................... 3-15
MMain switch/steering lock .........................3-1
Model label ..............................................9-2NNeutral indicator light ...............................3-2OOil level warning light ...............................3-2PPanel, removing and installing..................6-5
Parking.....................................................5-5
Part locations ...........................................2-1
Pass switch ..............................................3-4
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ......................................................6-2
Pre-operation check list ............................4-1SSafety information ....................................1-1
Seat .......................................................3-11
Shifting .....................................................5-3
Shift pedal ................................................3-6
Shift points (for Switzerland only) .............5-3
Shock absorber assemblies,
adjusting ............................................... 3-13
Sidestand ...............................................3-15
Spark plugs, checking ..............................6-6
Specifications ...........................................8-1
Speedometer unit.....................................3-3
Starter (choke) lever...............................3-10
Starting a cold engine ..............................5-1
Starting a warm engine ............................5-2
Start switch ..............................................3-5
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