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6To charge the battery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the
battery as soon as possible if it
seems to have discharged. Keep in
mind that the battery tends to dis-
charge more quickly if the motorcycle
is equipped with optional electrical
accessories.
To store the battery
1. If the motorcycle will not be used
for more than one month,
remove the battery, fully charge
it, and then place it in a cool, dry
place.
2. If the battery will be stored for
more than two months, check it
at least once a month and fully
charge it if necessary.
3. Fully charge the battery before
installation.
4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly
connected to the battery termi-
nals.
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8Always 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.
EAU01307
Replacing the fuse
The fuse holder is located behind
panel B. (See page 6-6 for panel
removal and installation procedures.)
If the fuse is blown, replace it as fol-
lows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn
off all electrical circuits.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and
then install a new fuse of the
specified amperage.
1 2
1. Fuse
2. Spare fuse
Specified fuse: 20 A
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Do 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 circuits to check if
the devices operate.
4. If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
EAU04189
Replacing the headlight bulb
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.
1
1. Screw (×2)
2. Disconnect the headlight cou-
pler, and then remove the bulb
cover.
1
2
1. Headlight coupler
2. Bulb cover
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63. Unhook the headlight bulb hold-
er, and then remove the defec-
tive bulb.EW000119
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Headlight bulbs get very hot.
Therefore, keep flammable prod-
ucts away from a lit headlight bulb,
and do not touch the bulb until it
has cooled down.
4. Place a new headlight bulb into
position, and then secure it with
the bulb holder.
1
1. Headlight bulb holder
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Do not touch the glass part of the
headlight bulb to keep it free from
oil, otherwise the transparency of
the glass, the luminosity of the
bulb, and the bulb life will be
adversely affected. Thoroughly
clean off any dirt and fingerprints
on the headlight bulb using a cloth
moistened with alcohol or thinner.
a
a. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
5. Install the headlight bulb cover,
and then connect the coupler.
6. Install the headlight unit by
installing the screws.
7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust
the headlight beam if necessary.
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EAU03497
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb
1. Remove the turn signal light lens
by removing the screw.
2. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise.
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the
screw.
1
2
3
1. Screw
2. Lens
3. Bulb
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Do not overtighten the screw, oth-
erwise the lens may break.
EAU01623
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb
1. Remove the tail/brake light lens
by removing the screws.
1
1. Screw (×2)
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62. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise.
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the
screws.
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Do not overtighten the screws,
otherwise the lens may break.
1
1. Bulb
EAU01579
Supporting the motorcycle
Since this model is not equipped with
a centerstand, follow these precau-
tions when removing the front and
rear wheel or performing other main-
tenance requiring the motorcycle to
stand upright. Check that the motor-
cycle is in a stable and level position
before starting any maintenance. A
strong wooden box can be placed
under the engine for added stability.
To service the front wheel
1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcy-
cle by using a motorcycle stand
or, if an additional motorcycle
stand is not available, by placing
a jack under the frame in front of
the rear wheel.
2. Raise the front wheel off the
ground by using a motorcycle
stand.To service the rear wheel
Raise the rear wheel off the ground
by using a motorcycle stand or, if a
motorcycle stand is not available, by
placing a jack either under each side
of the frame in front of the rear wheel
or under each side of the swingarm.
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Front wheel
To remove the front wheelEW000122
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8It is advisable to have a
Yamaha dealer service the
wheel.
8Securely support the motorcy-
cle so that there is no danger
of it falling over.
1. Pull outward on the rubber cover
at the bottom of the right-side
fork leg, and then slide it up
along the fork leg.
1
1. Rubber cover
2. Pull outward on the rubber cover
at the bottom of the left-side fork
leg, and then pull it off.
1
1. Rubber cover
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63. Disconnect the speedometer
cable from the front wheel.
4. Loosen the axle nut.
5. Lift the front wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 6-37.
6. Remove the axle nut, pull the
wheel axle out, and then remove
the wheel.
1
2
1. Speedometer cable
2. Axle nut
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Do not apply the brake after the
wheel has been removed together
with the brake disc, otherwise the
brake pads will be forced shut.
EAU04388
To install the front wheel
1. Install the speedometer gear unit
into the wheel hub so that the
projections mesh with the slots.
2. Lift the wheel up between the
fork legs.
1
1. Speedometer gear unit
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NOTE:
Make sure that there is enough
space between the brake pads
before inserting the brake disc and
that the slot in the speedometer gear
unit fits over the retainer on the fork
leg.
3. Insert the wheel axle, and then
install the axle nut.
4. Lower the front wheel so that it is
on the ground.
2 1
1. Retainer
2. Speedometer cable
5. Tighten the axle nut to the speci-
fied torque.
6. Place the rubber cover at the
bottom of the right-side fork leg
in the original position.
7. Install the rubber cover at the
bottom of the left-side fork leg.
8. Connect the speedometer cable.
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Rear wheel
To remove the rear wheelEW000122
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8It is advisable to have a
Yamaha dealer service the
wheel.
8Securely support the motorcy-
cle so that there is no danger
of it falling over.
1. Loosen the axle nut.
5a
2
1
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1. Axle nut
2. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
3. Brake rod
4. Brake camshaft lever
5. Drive chain adjusting plate
Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
90 Nm (9.0 m·kgf)
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