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Tires ...............................................................6-15
Spoke wheels  ................................................6-18
Adjusting the clutch lever free play  ................6-19
Adjusting the brake lever free play  ................6-20
Adjusting the brake pedal position and free 
play ..............................................................6-20
Adjusting the rear brake light switch  ..............6-22
Checking the front brake pads and rear 
brake shoes  .................................................6-22
Checking the brake fluid level  ........................6-23
Changing the brake fluid  ................................6-24
Drive chain slack  ............................................6-25
Lubricating the drive chain  .............................6-27
Checking and lubricating the cables  ..............6-27
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip 
and cable  .....................................................6-28
Checking and lubricating the brake and 
shift pedals  ...................................................6-28
Checking and lubricating the brake and 
clutch levers  .................................................6-29
Checking and lubricating the sidestand  .........6-29
Checking the front fork  ...................................6-29
Checking the steering  ....................................6-30
Checking the wheel bearings  .........................6-31
Battery ...........................................................6-31
Replacing the fuses  .......................................6-33Replacing the headlight bulb  .........................6-34
Replacing a turn signal light bulb  ...................6-36
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb  ..................6-37
Supporting the motorcycle  .............................6-37
Front wheel  ....................................................6-38
Rear wheel  .....................................................6-40
Troubleshooting .............................................6-41
Troubleshooting chart  ....................................6-42
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE  ...........7-1
Care .................................................................7-1
Storage ............................................................7-4
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................8-1
Specifications ...................................................8-1
Conversion table  ..............................................8-5
CONSUMER INFORMATION  ............................9-1
Identification numbers  ......................................9-1
Key identification number  ................................9-1
Vehicle identification number  ...........................9-1
Model label  ......................................................9-2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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EAU00026
DESCRIPTION
Part locations
2
1. Headlight (page 6-34)
2. Fuel cock  (page 3-8)
3. Fuses (page 6-33)
4. Helmet holder   (page 3-9)5. Shock absorber spring preload 
adjusting ring  (page 3-9)
6. Shift pedal  (page 3-5)
1234
5
6
Left view
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6
EAU04190
Replacing the fuses
Fuses, replacing
The main fuse and the fuse box,
which contains the fuses for the indi-
vidual circuits, are located behind
panel A. (See page 6-5 for panel
removal and installation procedures.)
If a fuse is blown, replace it as fol-
lows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn
off the electrical circuit in ques-
tion.
EC000102
cC8Always keep the battery
charged. Storing a discharged
battery can cause permanent
battery damage.
8To charge a sealed-type (MF)
battery, a special (constant-
voltage) battery charger is
required. Using a conventional
battery charger will damage
the battery. If you do not have
access to a sealed-type (MF)
battery charger, have a
Yamaha dealer charge your
battery.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and
then install a new fuse of the
specified amperage.
1
1
7
3
56
4
2
1
1. Fuse box (×2) 1. Main fuse
2. Spare fuse
3. Headlight fuse
4. Ignition fuse
5. Signaling system fuse
6. Carburetor heater fuse
7. Spare fuse (×2)
Specified fuses:
Main fuse: 30 A
Headlight fuse: 15 A
Ignition fuse: 10 A
Signaling system fuse: 10 A
Carburetor heater fuse: 10 A
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6
EAU04189
Replacing the headlight bulb
Headlight bulb, replacing
This motorcycle is equipped with a
quartz bulb headlight. If the headlight
bulb burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove the headlight unit by
removing the screws.2. Disconnect the headlight cou-
pler, and then remove the bulb
cover.
1
2
1
1. Headlight unit
2. Screw (×2)1. Headlight coupler
EC000103
cCDo not use a fuse of a higher
amperage rating than recommend-
ed 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.
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SPECIFICATIONS
8
Battery
Type GT6B-3
Voltage, capacity 12 V, 6 Ah
Headlight typeHalogen bulb
Bulb voltage, wattage ×quantity
Headlight 12 V, 60/55 W ×1
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21 W ×1
Front turn signal light 12 V, 21 W ×2
Rear turn signal light 12 V, 21 W ×2
Auxiliary light 12 V, 4 W ×1
Meter lighting 12 V, 1.7 W ×1
Neutral indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ×1
High beam indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ×1
Turn indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ×1
Engine indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ×1
Fuses
Main fuse 30 A
Headlight fuse 15 A
Signaling system fuse 10 A
Ignition fuse 10 A
Carburetor heater fuse 10 A
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