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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Tires ................................................................ 6-19
Spoke wheels .................................................. 6-21
Checking the front brake lever free play .......... 6-21
Adjusting the rear brake lever free play .......... 6-22
Checking the front brake pads and rear
brake shoes ................................................. 6-23
Checking the brake fluid level ......................... 6-24
Changing the brake fluid ................................. 6-25
Checking the V-belt ......................................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the cables ............... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip
and cable ..................................................... 6-26
Lubricating the front and rear brake levers ..... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the centerstand
and sidestand .............................................. 6-27
Checking the front fork .................................... 6-27
Checking the steering ..................................... 6-28
Checking the wheel bearings .......................... 6-29
Battery ............................................................. 6-29
Replacing the fuse .......................................... 6-31
Replacing a headlight bulb .............................. 6-33
Replacing a front turn signal light bulb ............ 6-34
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb or a rear
turn signal light bulb .................................... 6-35
Troubleshooting .............................................. 6-37
Troubleshooting chart ..................................... 6-38MOTORCYCLE CLEANING AND STORAGE ..... 7-1
A. CLEANING .................................................... 7-1
B. STORAGE ..................................................... 7-1
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................... 8-1
Specifications .................................................... 8-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION.............................. 9-1
Identification numbers ....................................... 9-1
Frame serial number ......................................... 9-1
Engine serial number ........................................ 9-1
789
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-2
3
EAU00056
Indicator lights
EAU04121
Turn signal indicator lights “”
and “”
The corresponding indicator light flash-
es when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
EAU00063
High beam indicator light “”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU00098
Speedometer unit The speedometer unit is equipped with
a speedometer and an odometer. The
speedometer shows riding speed. The
odometer shows the total distance trav-
eled.
EAU02950*
Fuel gauge The fuel gauge indicates the amount of
fuel in the fuel tank. The needle moves
towards “E” (Empty) as the fuel level
decreases. When the needle reaches
the red line, refuel as soon as possible.NOTE:_
Do not allow the fuel tank to empty
itself completely.
Turning the key to “OFF” cancel
the fuel gauge reading.
_
1. Left turn signal indicator light “”
2. Right turn signal indicator light “”
3. High beam indicator light “”
1. Speedometer
2. Odometer
1. Fuel gauge
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-3
3
EAU00118
Handlebar switches
EAU02948*
Light switch “/”
Set the light switch to “” to turn on
the headlight and the taillight. Set this
switch to “” to turn them off.
EAU03888
Dimmer switch “/”
Set this switch to “” for the high
beam and to “” for the low beam.
EAU03889
Turn signal switch “/”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “”. When
released, the switch returns to the cen-
ter position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
EAU00130
Horn switch “HORN”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
EAU00143
Start switch “START”
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter.
EC000005
CAUTION:_ See page 5-1 for starting instruc-
tions prior to starting the engine. _
1. Light switch “/”
2. Dimmer switch “/”
3. Turn signal switch “/”
4. Horn switch “HORN”
1. Start switch “START”
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-2
54. After starting the engine, move the
starter (choke) back about half-
way.
ECA00055
CAUTION:_ For maximum engine life, always
warm the engine up before starting
off. Never accelerate hard when the
engine is cold! _5. When the engine is warm, turn the
starter (choke) off.NOTE:_ For maximum engine life, always warm
up the engine before riding your motor-
cycle. Never accelerate hard with a
cold engine. _
EAU01258
Starting a warm engine Follow the same procedure as for start-
ing a cold engine with the exception
that the starter (choke) is not required
when the engine is warm.
EAU00433*
Starting off NOTE:_ Before starting off, allow the engine to
warm up. _1. While pulling the rear brake lever
with your left hand and holding the
grab bar with your right hand, push
the motorcycle off the centerstand.
2. Sit astride the seat, and then ad-
just the rear view mirrors.
3. Switch the turn signal on.
4. Check for oncoming traffic, and
then slowly turn the throttle grip
(on the right) in order to take off.
5. Switch the turn signal off.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-34
6 8. Install the headlight bulb cover by
turning it clockwise.
9. Install the cowling.
10. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
EAUT0022*
Replacing a front turn signal
light bulb
EC000107
CAUTION:_ It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer perform this job. _1. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand.
2. Remove cowling A. (See page 6-5
for cowling removal and installa-
tion procedures.)3. Remove the socket (together with
the bulb) by turning it counter-
clockwise.
4. Remove the defective bulb.
5. Insert a new bulb into position.
6. Install the socket (together with
the bulb) by turning it clockwise.
7. Install the cowling.
1. Turn signal light bulb socket (× 2)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-35
6
EAUS0013*
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb or a rear turn signal light
bulb
EC000107
CAUTION:_ It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer perform this job. _Place the motorcycle on the center-
stand.
Tail/brake light bulb
1. Remove panel B. (See page 6-5
for panel removal and installation
procedures.)2. Remove the screws, unhook the
tab from the slot, and then pull the
tail/brake light lens outward.3. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
5. Place the tail/brake light lens into
the original position, and then in-
stall the screws.
EC000108
CAUTION:_ Do not overtighten the screws, oth-
erwise the lens may break. _6. Install the panel.
1. Screw (× 2)
1. Tab
2. Slot
1. Tail/brake light bulb
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-36
6 Turn signal light bulb
1. Remove the tail/brake light lens.
(See “Tail/brake light bulb” for lens
removal and installation proce-
dures.)
2. Pull the turn signal light lens off. 3. Remove the defective bulb.
4. Insert a new bulb into position.
5. Place the turn signal light lens into
the original position.
6. Install the tail/brake light lens.
1. Turn signal light bulb (× 2)
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
Spring/shock absorbers
Front Coil spring / oil damper
Rear Coil spring / oil damper
Wheel travel
Front 80 mm
Rear 55 mm
Electrical
Ignition system DC. C.D.I.
Charging system
Type A.C. magneto
Standard output 14 V, 105 W@ 5,000 r/min
Battery
Model Local made
Voltage, capacity 12 V, 7 Ah
Headlight bulb type
Incandesce bulb
Bulb voltage, wattage
× quantity
Headlight 12 V, 25/25 W × 2
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21 W × 1
Turn signal light 12 V, 10 W × 4
Meter lighting 12 V, 1.7 W × 1
12 V, 3.4 W × 1
High beam indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W × 1
Turn signal indicator light 12 V, 3.4 W × 2
Fuse
10 A
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