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When the key is turned to “OFF”, the
voltage/fuel gauge indicates the bat-
tery voltage.
NOTE:
If the battery voltage drops to 10 V,
have a Yamaha dealer check the bat-
tery.
When the key is turned to “ON”, the
voltage/fuel gauge indicates the
amount of fuel in the fuel tank after
indicating the battery voltage for two
seconds. The needle moves towards
“E” (empty) as the fuel level decrea-
ses. When the needle reaches “E”,
refuel as soon as possible.
NOTE:
Do not allow the fuel tank to empty
itself completely.
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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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Clock
To set the clock
1. Turn the key to “ON”.
2. Press the “TRIP” button for two
seconds, and the hour display
will flash.
3. Press the “TRIP” button to set
the hours.
4. Press the “TRIP” button for two
seconds, and the first minute
digit will flash.
5. Press the “TRIP” button to set
the first minute digit.
6. Press the “TRIP” button for two
more seconds, and the second
minute digit will flash.
7. Press the “TRIP” button to set
the second minute digit.
8. Press the “TRIP” button for two
seconds to set the clock.
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Handlebar switches
1. Dimmer switch “j, k”
2. Turn signal switch “b”
3. Horn switch“a”
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Dimmer switch “j/k”
Set this switch to “
j” for the high
beam and to “
k” for the low beam.
With the headlight on low beam,
press this switch downwards to flash
the headlight.
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Turn signal switch “c/d”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “
d”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “
c”. 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.
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Horn switch “a”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
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Start switch “g”
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter.
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CAUTION
See page 5-1 for starting instruc-
tions prior to starting the engine.
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Hazard switch “ ”
1. Hazard switch “ ”
2. Start switch “g”
With the key in the “ON” position, turn
this switch to “ ” to turn on the
hazard lights (simultaneous flashing
of all turn signal lights).
The hazard lights are used in case of
an emergency or to warn other drivers
when your vehicle is stopped where it
might be a traffic hazard.
ECA10060
CAUTION
Do not use the hazard light for an
extended length of time, otherwi-
sethe battery may discharge.
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Front brake lever
1. Front brake lever
The front brake lever is located on the
right handlebar grip. To apply the
front brake, pull this lever toward the
handlebar grip.
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Rear brake lever
1. Rear brake lever
The rear brake lever is located on the
left handlebar grip. To apply the rear
brake, pull this lever toward the hand-
lebar grip.
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Fuel tank cap
1. Aligning marks
2. Fuel tank cover
3. Fuel tank cap
To open the fuel tank cap
1. Open the fuel tank cap cover by
pushing in on the rear end of it.
2. Insert the key in the lock and turn
it clockwise.
To close the fuel tank cap
1. Align the match marks, and then
push the fuel tank cap into the
original position.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise
and remove it.
3. Close the fuel tank cover.
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Fuel
1. Filling tube
2. Fuel level
Make sure that there is sufficient fuel
in the tank. When refueling, be sure to
insert the pump nozzle into the fuel
tank filler hole and to fill the tank to
the bottom of the filler tube as shown.
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WARNING
Do not overfill the fuel tank,
otherwise it may overflow
when the fuel warms up and
expands.
Avoid spilling fuel on the hot
engine.
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