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3-8
3
EAU02935
Fuel tank cap To open the fuel tank cap
Open the fuel tank cap lock cover, in-
sert the key into the lock, and then turn
it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will be re-
leased and the fuel tank cap can be
opened.
To close the fuel tank cap
1. Push the fuel tank cap into posi-
tion with the key inserted in the
lock. 2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, remove it,
and then close the lock cover.
NOTE:_ The fuel tank cap cannot be closed un-
less the key is in the lock. In addition,
the key cannot be removed if the cap is
not properly closed and locked. _
EWA00025
WARNING
_ Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly closed before riding. _
1. Fuel tank cap lock cover
2. Unlock.
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EC000105
CAUTION:_ 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 af-
fected. Thoroughly clean off any dirt
and fingerprints on the headlight
bulb using a cloth moistened with
alcohol or thinner. _5. Install the headlight bulb cover,
and then connect the coupler.
6. Install the headlight unit by install-
ing the screws.
7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
EAU04411
Replacing a tail/brake light
bulb 1. Remove the seat. (See page 3-11 for
seat removal and installation proce-
dures.)
2. Remove the socket (together with the
bulb) by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Remove the defective bulb by push-
ing it in and turning it counterclock-
wise.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clockwise
until it stops.
5. Install the socket (together with the
bulb) by turning it clockwise.
6. Install the seat.
EAU03497
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb 1. Remove the turn signal light lens
by removing the screw.
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Tail/brake light bulb socket
1. Screw
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6 2. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.
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.
ECA00065
CAUTION:_ Do not overtighten the screw, other-
wise the lens may break. _
EAU04412
Front wheel To remove the front wheel
EW000122
WARNING
_
It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer service the wheel.
Securely support the motor-
cycle so that there is no danger
of it falling over.
_1. Disconnect the speedometer ca-
ble from the front wheel.2. Remove the brake hose holders
by removing the bolts.
3. Remove the brake calipers by re-
moving the bolts.
ECA00047
CAUTION:_ Do not pull the brake lever after the
brake caliper has been removed,
otherwise the brake pads will be
forced shut. _
1. Turn signal light bulb
1. Speedometer cable
1. Bolt (× 3)
2. Brake hose holder
3. Front brake caliperLeft
Right
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