SAFETY INFORMATION.....................1-1
DESCRIPTION.....................................2-1
Left view ...........................................2-1
Right view .........................................2-2
Controls and Instruments .................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTION..........................................3-1
Main switch.......................................3-1
Indicator lights ..................................3-1
Speedometer unit .............................3-3
Battery voltage/fuel gauge ...............3-3
Clock .................................................3-4
Handlebar switches ..........................3-4
Front brake lever...............................3-5
Rear brake lever................................3-6
Fuel tank cap ....................................3-6
Fuel ...................................................3-6
Seat...................................................3-7
Front storage compartment..............3-7
Storage compartment.......................3-7
Adjusting the rear shock absorber
assemblies.....................................3-8
Sidestand ..........................................3-8
Sidestand switch operation check ...3-9
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS...............4-1
Pre-operation check list....................4-2OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING
POINTS................................................5-1
Starting a cold engine ......................5-1
Starting off ........................................5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ..........5-2
Braking..............................................5-2
Parking ..............................................5-3
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIRS................................6-1
Owner’s tool kit .................................6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart ............................6-2
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels .....................................6-5
Checking the spark plug ..................6-6
Engine oil ..........................................6-7
Final gear oil .....................................6-9
Coolant ...........................................6-10
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ......................................6-11
Adjusting the carburetor .................6-12
Checking the throttle cable free
play ..............................................6-12
Tires ................................................6-13
Adjusting the brake lever free
play ..............................................6-15
Checking the front and rear brake
pads.............................................6-15
Checking the brake fluid level ........6-15
Changing the brake fluid ................6-16Checking and lubricating the
cables ..........................................6-16
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand .........6-17
Checking the front fork ...................6-17
Checking the steering.....................6-17
Checking the wheel bearings .........6-18
Battery ............................................6-18
Replacing the fuse ..........................6-20
Replacing the headlight bulb or
a front turn signal light bulb ........6-20
Replacing a front turn signal light
bulb .............................................6-21
Replacing the license plate light
bulb .............................................6-21
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb
or a rear turn signal light bulb .....6-22
Troubleshooting ..............................6-23
Troubleshooting chart .....................6-24
SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE.....7-1
Care ..................................................7-1
Storage .............................................7-3
SPECIFICATIONS...............................8-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION.............9-1
Identification numbers ......................9-1
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ODOMETER READING (x 1000 Km) ANNUAL
CHECK
NoITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1 10 20 30 40
9 * Rear brake • Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.√√ √ √√ √
•Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
10 * Wheels • Check runout and for damage.√√√√
11 * Wheel bearings • Check bearing for looseness or damage.√√√√
12 * Steering bearings • Check bearing play and steering for roughness.√√ √ √√
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 24000 km
13 * Chassis fasteners • Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are √√√√ √
properly tightened.
14 Sidestand, centerstand • Check operation.
• Lubricate.√√√√ √
15 * Sidestand switch • Check operation.√√ √ √√ √
16 * Front fork • Check operation and for oil leakage.√√√√
17 * Shock absorber • Check operation and shock absorbers for oil leakage.√√√√
assemblies
18 * Carburetor • Adjust engine idling speed.√√ √ √√ √
19 Engine oil • Change. (See page *-*.)√When the oil change
indicator light comes on (every 3000 km)
• Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage. Every 3000 km√
20 * Engine oil strainer • Clean.√
21 * Cooling system • Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage.√√√√ √
• Change. Every 3 years
22 Final gear oil • Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.√√ √
• Change.√√√
23 * V-belt • Replace. Every 10000 km
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-3
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EAU23210
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand
The operation of the centerstand and
sidestand should be checked before
each ride, and the pivots and metal-
to-metal contact surfaces should be
lubricated if necessary.
EWA10740
s s
WARNING
If the centerstand or sidestand
does not move up and down smo-
othly, have a Yamaha dealer check
or repair it.
EAU23271
Checking the front fork
The condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the perio-
dic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
To check the condition
EWA10750
s s
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so
that there is no danger of it falling
over.
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and
rebounds smoothly.
ECA10590
CAUTION
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or
repair it.
EAU23280
Checking the steering
Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the opera-
tion of the steering must be checked
as follows at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.
1. Place a stand under the engine to
raise the front wheel off the
ground.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease (all-
purpose grease)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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AAcceleration and deceleration ...................5-2
Adjusting the brake lever free play ..........6-15
Adjusting the carburetor ..........................6-12
Adjusting the rear shock absorber
assemblies ...............................................3-8
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ................................................6-11
BBattery......................................................6-18
Battery voltage/fuel gauge .........................3-3
Braking .......................................................5-2
CCare............................................................7-1
Clock ..........................................................3-4
Controls and Instruments ..........................2-3
Coolant.....................................................6-10
Changing the brake fluid..........................6-16
Checking and lubricating the cables .......6-16
Checking and lubricating the centerstand
and sidestand ........................................6-17
Checking the brake fluid level .................6-15
Checking the front and rear brake pads..6-15
Checking the front fork ............................6-17
Checking the spark plug ............................6-6
Checking the steering ..............................6-17
Checking the throttle cable free play.......6-12
Checking the wheel bearings ..................6-18
EEngine oil ...................................................6-7
FFinal gear oil...............................................6-9
Front brake lever ........................................3-5
Front storage compartment .......................3-7Fuel ............................................................3-6
Fuel tank cap .............................................3-6
HHandlebar switches ...................................3-4
IIdentification numbers ...............................9-1
Indicator lights ...........................................3-1
LLeft view .....................................................2-1
MMain switch ................................................3-1
Model label ................................................9-2
OOwner’s tool kit ..........................................6-1
PParking .......................................................5-3
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart .........................................................6-2
Pre-operation check list .............................4-2
RRear brake lever .........................................3-6
Removing and installing cowlings and
panels ......................................................6-5
Replacing a front turn signal light bulb....6-21
Replacing the fuse ...................................6-20
Replacing the headlight bulb or a front
turn signal light bulb ..............................6-20
Replacing the license plate light bulb......6-21
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb or a
rear turn signal light bulb.......................6-22
Right view ..................................................2-2
SSeat ............................................................3-7
Sidestand ...................................................3-8Sidestand switch operation check ............3-9
Speedometer unit ......................................3-3
Starting a cold engine ................................5-1
Starting off .................................................5-2
Storage.......................................................7-3
Storage compartment ................................3-7
TTires .........................................................6-13
Troubleshooting .......................................6-23
Troubleshooting chart ..............................6-24
INDEX
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