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vide sufficient ventilation when
charging it in an enclosed
space.
l
KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
@
EC000100
CAUTION:@ Use only distilled water, as tap water
contains minerals that are harmful
to the battery. @4. Check and, if necessary, tighten
the battery lead connections and
correct the breather hose routing.
To store the battery
1. If the motorcycle will not be used
for more than one month, remove
the battery, fully charge it, and
then place it in a cool, dry place.2. If the battery will be stored for
more than two months, check the
specific gravity of the electrolyte at
least once a month and fully
charge the battery whenever
necessary.
3. Fully charge the battery before
installation.
4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals and
that the breather hose is properly
routed, in good condition, and not
obstructed.
EC000099
CAUTION:@ If the breather hose is positioned in
such a way that the frame is ex-
posed to electrolyte or gas expelled
from the battery, the frame could
suffer structural and external
damages. @
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EAU00818
Replacing the fuses The fuse box is located under the rider
seat. (See page 3-8 for rider seat re-
moval 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.
EAU03003
Replacing the headlight bulbThis 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. Headlight fuse
3. Signaling system fuse
4. Ignition fuse
5. Spare fuse (´ 2)
Specified fuses:
Main fuse: 30 A
Headlight fuse: 15 A
Signaling system fuse: 15 A
Ignition fuse: 15 A
1. Screw (´ 2)
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6 2. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the headlight unit
and bulb cover.3. Remove the headlight bulb holder
by turning it counterclockwise, 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. @4. 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. @5. Install the bulb cover, and then
connect the coupler.
6. Install the headlight unit by install-
ing the screws.
7. 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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EAU00855
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb or the tail/brake light
bulb1. Remove the lens by removing the
screws.2. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the
screws.
EC000108
CAUTION:@ Do not overtighten the screws, oth-
erwise the lens may break. @
EAU01579
Supporting the motorcycle Since this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other mainte-
nance requiring the motorcycle to
stand upright. Check that the motor-
cycle is in a stable and level position
before starting any maintenance. A
strong wooden box can be placed un-
der the engine for added stability.
To service the front wheel
1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcycle
by using a motorcycle stand or, if
an additional motorcycle stand is
not available, by placing a jack un-
der the frame in front of the rear
wheel.
2. Raise the front wheel off the
ground by using a motorcycle
stand.
1. Screw (´ 2)
1. Tail/brake light bulb (´ 2)
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6 To service the rear wheel
Raise the rear wheel off the ground by
using a motorcycle stand or, if a motor-
cycle stand is not available, by placing
a jack either under each side of the
frame in front of the rear wheel or under
each side of the swingarm.
EAU03239
Front wheel To remove the front wheel
EW000122
WARNING
_ l
It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer service the wheel.
l
Securely support the motor-
cycle so that there is no danger
of it falling over.
_1. Disconnect the speedometer ca-
ble from the front wheel.2. Loosen the front wheel axle pinch
bolt, then the wheel axle.
3. Lift the front wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 6-33.
4. Pull the wheel axle out, and then
remove the wheel.
ECA00048
CAUTION:_ Do not apply the brake after the
wheel has been removed together
with the brake disc, otherwise the
brake pads will be forced shut. _
1. Speedometer cable
1. Front wheel axle pinch bolt
2. Wheel axle
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EAU01394
To install the front wheel
1. Install the speedometer gear unit
into the wheel hub so that the pro-
jections mesh with the slots.
2. Lift the wheel up between the fork
legs.NOTE:_ Make sure that there is enough space
between the brake pads before insert-
ing the brake disc and that the slot in
the speedometer gear unit fits over the
retainer on the fork leg. _3. Insert the wheel axle.
4. Lower the front wheel so that it is
on the ground.5. Push down hard on the handlebar
several times to check for proper
fork operation.
6. Tighten the wheel axle to the
specified torque.
7. Install the front wheel axle pinch
bolt, and then tighten it to the
specified torque.
8. Connect the speedometer cable.
EAU01337
Rear wheel To remove the rear wheel
EW000122
WARNING
_ l
It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer service the wheel.
l
Securely support the motor-
cycle so that there is no danger
of it falling over.
_1. Remove the axle nut cotter pin,
and then loosen the axle nut.
1. Retainer
Tightening torque:
Wheel axle:
58 Nm (5.8 m·kg)
Tightening torque:
Front wheel axle pinch bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kg)
1. Axle nut cotter pin
2. Axle nut
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2. Disconnect the brake torque rod
from the brake shoe plate by re-
moving the cotter pin, the nut, and
the bolt.
3. Lift the rear wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 6-33.
4. Remove the brake pedal free play
adjusting nut, and then disconnect
the brake rod from the brake cam-
shaft lever.
5. Remove the axle nut.6. Loosen the rear wheel axle pinch
bolt, and then pull the wheel axle
out.
7. Pull the wheel to the right to sepa-
rate it from the final gear case, and
then remove it.
1. Rear wheel axle pinch bolt
2. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
3. Brake rod
4. Brake torque rod bolt/nut/cotter pin
5. Brake torque rod
6. Wheel axle
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EAU01406
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.
3. Install the brake rod onto the brake
camshaft lever, and then install
the brake pedal free play adjusting
nut onto the brake rod.
4. Connect the brake torque rod to
the brake shoe plate by installing
the bolt and the nut.
5. Install the rear wheel axle pinch
bolt.6. Lower the rear wheel so that it is
on the ground.
7. Tighten the axle nut, pinch bolt
and brake torque rod nut to the
specified torques.
8. Install the brake torque rod cotter
pin.
EW000124
WARNING
_ Always use a new cotter pin. _9. Adjust the brake pedal free play.
(See page 6-20 for brake pedal
free play adjustment procedures.)
EW000103
WARNING
_ After adjusting the brake pedal free
play, check the operation of the
brake light. _
EAU01008
TroubleshootingAlthough Yamaha motorcycles receive
a thorough inspection before shipment
from the factory, trouble may occur dur-
ing operation. Any problem in the fuel,
compression, or ignition systems, for
example, can cause poor starting and
loss of power.
The following troubleshooting chart
represents a quick and easy procedure
for checking these vital systems your-
self. However, should your motorcycle
require any repair, take it to a Yamaha
dealer, whose skilled technicians have
the necessary tools, experience, and
know-how to service the motorcycle
properly.
Use only genuine Yamaha replace-
ment parts. Imitation parts may look
like Yamaha parts, but they are often
inferior, have a shorter service life and
can lead to expensive repair bills.
Tightening torques:
Axle nut:
107 Nm (10.7 m·kg)
Rear wheel axle pinch bolt:
16 Nm (1.6 m·kg)
Brake torque rod nut:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kg)
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