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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY ................1-1
DESCRIPTION ..................................................2-1
Left view ...........................................................2-1
Right view ........................................................2-2
Controls and instruments .................................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ......................................................3-1
Main switch/steering lock .................................3-1
Indicator and warning lights .............................3-2
Speedometer unit ...........................................3-2
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ................................3-3
Handlebar switches .........................................3-3
Clutch lever ......................................................3-5
Shift pedal ........................................................3-5
Brake lever .......................................................3-5
Brake pedal ......................................................3-6
Fuel tank cap ...................................................3-6
Fuel ..................................................................3-7
Fuel cock .........................................................3-8
Starter (choke) lever ........................................3-9
Helmet holder ..................................................3-9
Adjusting the shock absorber assemblies .......3-9
Sidestand .......................................................3-10
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........................3-11PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .............................4-1
Pre-operation check list ...................................4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING
POINTS ..............................................................5-1
Starting the engine ...........................................5-1
Starting a warm engine ....................................5-2
Shifting .............................................................5-3
Recommended shift points
(for Switzerland only) .....................................5-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption .................5-4
Engine break-in ................................................5-4
Parking .............................................................5-5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR .................................................6-1
Owner’s tool kit ................................................6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart .....6-2
Removing and installing panels .......................6-5
Checking the spark plugs ................................6-7
Engine oil and oil filter element .......................6-9
Cleaning the air filter element .......................6-12
Adjusting the carburetor .................................6-14
Adjusting the engine idling speed ..................6-14
Adjusting the throttle cable free play ..............6-15
Adjusting the valve clearance .......................6-15
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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NOTE:
Only for the German model equipped
with a speed limiter:
The speed limiter prevents the motor-
cycle from exceeding a riding speed
of 80 km/h.
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Anti-theft alarm (optional)
Anti-theft alarm (optional)
This motorcycle can be equipped
with an optional anti-theft alarm by a
Yamaha dealer. Contact a Yamaha
dealer for more information.
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Handlebar switches
Handlebar switchesEAU00119
Pass switch “&”
Pass switch
Press this switch to flash the head-
light.
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Dimmer switch “&/%”
Dimmer switch
Set this switch to “&” for the high
beam and to “%” for the low beam.
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1. Pass switch“&”
2. Dimmer switch“&/%”
3. Turn signal switch“4/6”
4. Horn switch “*”
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