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EAC42301Seat
To open the seat:
1. Insert the key in the lock and turn it as
shown.
2. Lift the end of the seat up to open.
To lock the seat:
1. Replace the seat in the original posi-
tion.
2. Slightly push the end of the seat down
to lock.EUU01700NOTE:
Make sure that the seat is securely fitted.
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this motorcycle, check the following points:
Item Routine Page
Fuel9Check fuel level/top up as required. 22Engine oil9Check oil level/add oil as required. 23, 42–44Front brake9Check operation and lever free play. Adjust if necessary.
9Check fluid level and fluid leakage Fill with DOT3 or 51–52, 54–57
DOT4 brake fluid if necessary.Rear brake9Check operation and pedal free play. Adjust if necessary. 53, 55Throttle grip/Housing9Check for smooth operation. Lubricate/Adjust if necessary. —Drive chain9Check chain slack and condition. Adjust if necessary. 58–61Wheels/Tires9Check tire pressure, wear, damage and spoke tightness. 24–25Control/Meter cable9Check for smooth operation. Lubricate if necessary. —Brake and shift pedal shafts9Check for smooth operation. Lubricate if necessary. 62Brake lever pivot9Check for smooth operation. Lubricate if necessary. 62Center and sidestand pivots9Check for smooth operation. Lubricate if necessary. 62Fittings/fasteners9Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.
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9Tighten/Adjust, if necessary.Lights and signals9Check for proper operation. —Switches9Check for proper operation. —Battery9Check fluid level, fill with distilled water if necessary. 64–66
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EAF00000
OPERATION AND
IMPORTANT RIDING
POINTS
EAF18800*Starting and warming up a cold engine
1. Turn the main switch to “ON”.
2. Shift transmission into neutral.EUU03000NOTE:
When the transmission is in neutral, the
neutral indicator light “N” (green) should
be on. If the light does not come on, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect it.
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N. Neutral
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Front cowlings and panels removal/instal-
lation
To remove the front cowlings and panels.1. Remove the screws of the front cowl-
ings and panels.
2. Remove the main switch cover by
slightly turning it counterclockwise.
3. Take the panels off, and take the cowl-
ings off.
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1. Front panels 2. Front cowlings
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1. Screw (
×2) 2. Screw (×8)
3. Screw (×2) 4. Main switch cover
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To install the cowlings and panels.1. Place the cowlings in the original posi-
tion, and then install the screws.
2. Place the panels in the original posi-
tion, and then install the screws.
3. Install the main switch cover and
slightly turn it clockwise.
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1. Front cowlings 2. Screw (×2)
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1. Front panels 2. Front cowlings
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EAH48201*Engine oil
1. Oil level measurement
a. Place the motorcycle on the center-
stand. Warm up the engine for several
minutes.EUU03901NOTE:
Be sure the motorcycle is positioned
straight up when checking the oil level. A
slight tilt toward the side can result in false
readings.b. With the engine stopped, wait a few
minutes and then remove the oil level
gauge.
c. Wipe the oil level gauge off with a
clean rag and insert it in the filler hole
without screwing it in.
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1. Oil level gauge 2. Upper level
3. Lower level
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EAH20304Spark plug inspection
The spark plug is an important engine
component and is easy to inspect. The con-
dition of the spark plug can indicate the
condition of the engine. The ideal color on
the white insulator around the center elec-
trode is a medium-to-light tan color for a
motorcycle that is being ridden normally.
Do not attempt to diagnose any problems
yourself. Instead, take the motorcycle to a
Yamaha dealer. You should periodically re-
move and inspect the spark plug because
heat and deposits will cause the spark plug
to slowly break down and erode. If elec-
trode erosion becomes excessive, or if car-
bon and other deposits are excessive, you
should replace the spark plug with the
specified plug.
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Standard spark plug:
C7HSA/NGK or U22FS-U/DENSO
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1. Spark plug gap
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Rear brake adjustment
The rear brake pedal free play should be
adjusted to 20–30 mm at the brake pedal
end. Turn the adjusting nut on the brake
rod clockwise to reduce free play or coun-
terclockwise to increase free play.EUU69800w1. The rear brake pedal adjustment must
be checked whenever the chain is ad-
justed or the rear wheel is removed
and then reinstalled.
2. Check the operation of the brake light
after adjusting the rear brake.
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A. Free play: 20–30 mm
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1. Adjusting nut
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