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EAU00027
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3
EAU00029
Main switch/steering lockThe main switch/steering lock con-
trols the ignition and lighting systems,
and is used to lock the steering. The
various positions are described
below.
EAU00036
ON
All electrical systems are supplied
with power, and the engine can be
started. The key cannot be removed.
EAU00038
OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
EAU00040
LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electri-
cal systems are off. The key can be
removed.
To lock the steering1. Turn the handlebars all the way
to the left.
2. Push the key in from the “OFF”
position, and then turn it to
“LOCK” while still pushing it.
3. Remove the key.
To unlock the steeringPush the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.
EW000016
wNever turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the motorcycle is
moving, otherwise the electrical
systems will be switched off,
which may result in loss of control
or an accident. Make sure that the
motorcycle is stopped before turn-
ing the key to “OFF” or “LOCK”.
EAU01574
.
.
(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the tail-
lights and auxiliary lights are on, but
all other electrical systems are off.
The key can be removed.
The steering must be locked before
the key can be turned to “
.
”.
ECA00043
cCDo not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-
wise the battery may discharge.
OFFON
LOCKPPUSH
YM-8
IGNITION
ON
OFF
LOCK
PARKING
a
b
a. Push.
b. Turn.
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EAU01652
Coolant temperature gaugeWith the key in the “ON” position, the
coolant temperature gauge indicates
the temperature of the coolant. The
coolant temperature varies with
changes in the weather and engine
load. If the needle reaches or enters
the red zone, stop the motorcycle
and let the engine cool. (See page
6-43 for further instructions.)
EC000002
cCDo not operate the engine if it is
overheated.
EAU00118
Handlebar switches
EAU03898
Light switch “
9/
'
/:”
Set this switch to “'
” to turn on
the auxiliary light, meter lighting and
taillight. Set the switch to “:” to turn
on the headlight also. Set the switch
to “
9” to turn off all the lights.
EAU03888
Dimmer switch “&/%”
Set this switch to “&” for the high
beam and to “%” for the low beam.
EAU03889
Turn signal switch “4/6”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “6”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “4”. When
released, the switch returns to the
center position. To cancel the turn
signal lights, push the switch in after
it has returned to the center position.
EAU00129
Horn switch “*”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3
2 1
1
2
3
4
1. Coolant temperature gauge
2. Red zone1. Light switch “
9/
'
/:”
2. Dimmer switch “&/%”
3. Turn signal switch “4/6”
4. Horn switch “*”
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EAU00136
Headlight variationsNOTE:
Right and left are defined as seen when standing in front of the motorcycle.
3 : High beam light on , 2: Low beam light on'
: Auxiliary light on
1
2
&
&%
%
Left RightBulb to be used
Destination3'3
2
'2
3
2
Halogen
bulb
Halogen
bulbFrance Sweden Portugal Spain
Greece Belgium Germany
Switzerland Finland Austria
England
Ireland
12V
60/55W
12V
60/55W
12V
35/35W
12V
35/35W
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Headlight typeQuartz bulb (halogen)
Bulb voltage, wattage ×quantity
Headlight 12 V, 60/55W ×2
12 V, 35/35W ×2 (GB, IRL)
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21W ×2
Front turn signal light 12 V, 21W ×2
Rear turn signal light 12 V, 21W ×2
Auxiliary light 12 V, 4W ×2
12 V, 3.4W ×2 (GB, IRL)
Meter lighting 12 V, 3.4W ×3
Neutral indicator light 12 V, 3.4W ×1
High beam indicator light 12 V, 3.4W ×1
Oil level warning light 12 V, 3.4W ×1
Turn indicator light 12 V, 3.4W ×1
Fuse20A
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