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Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose Before operating the motorcycle:
Check the fuel tank breather/over-
flow hose connection.
Check the fuel tank breather/over-
flow hose for cracks or damage,
and replace it if damaged.
Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank breather/overflow hose is not
blocked, and clean it if necessary.
EAU13441
Catalytic converter This vehicle is equipped with catalytic
converters in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10860
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. Make sure that the exhaust
system has cooled down before do-ing any maintenance work.CAUTION:
ECA10700
The following precautions must be
observed to prevent a fire hazard or
other damages.
Use only unleaded gasoline.
The use of leaded gasoline will
cause unrepairable damage to
the catalytic converter.
Never park the vehicle near pos-
sible fire hazards such as grass
or other materials that easily
burn.
Do not allow the engine to idletoo long.
EAU39491
Seats Passenger seat
To remove the passenger seat1. Insert the key into the seat lock,
and then turn it counterclockwise.
2. Lift the front of the passenger seat
and pull it forward.
To install the passenger seat1. Insert the projections on the rear of
the passenger seat into the seat
holders as shown, and then push
the front of the seat down to lock it
in place.
1. Fuel tank breather/overflow hose
1. Passenger seat lock
2. Unlock.
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2. Remove the key.
Rider seat
To remove the rider seat
1. Remove the passenger seat.
2. Push the rider seat lock lever, lo-
cated under the back of the rider
seat, to the left as shown, and then
pull the seat off.To install the rider seat
1. Insert the projection on the front of
the rider seat into the seat holder
as shown, and then push the rear
of the seat down to lock it in place.2. Install the passenger seat.
NOTE:
Make sure that the seats are prop-
erly secured before riding.
The rider seat height can be ad-
justed to change the riding posi-tion. (See page 3-21.)
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
1. Rider seat lock lever
2. Rider seat
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
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Adjusting the rider seat height The rider seat height can be adjusted to
one of two positions to suit the rider’s
preference.
The rider seat height was adjusted to
the lower position at delivery.
To change the rider seat height to
the high position
1. Remove the rider seat. (See page
3-19.)
2. Remove the rider seat height posi-
tion adjuster by pulling it upward.3. Move the rider seat holder cover to
the lower position as shown.
4. Install the rider seat height position
adjuster so that the “H” mark is
aligned with the match mark.5. Insert the projection on the front of
the rider seat into seat holder B as
shown.1. Low position
2. High position
1. Rider seat height position adjuster
1. Rider seat holder cover
1. Rider seat height position adjuster
2.“H” mark
3. Match mark
1. Projection
2. Seat holder B (for high position)
3. Rider seat holder cover
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36. Align the projection on the bottom
of the rider seat with the “H” posi-
tion slot, and then push the rear of
the seat down to lock it in place as
shown.
7. Install the passenger seat.
To change the rider seat height to
the low position
1. Remove the rider seat. (See page
3-19.)
2. Remove the rider seat height posi-
tion adjuster by pulling it upward.
3. Move the rider seat holder cover to
the upper position.
4. Install the rider seat height position
adjuster so that the “L” mark is
aligned with the match mark.5. Insert the projection on the front of
the rider seat into seat holder A as
shown.6. Align the projection on the bottom
of the rider seat with the “L” posi-
tion slot, and then push the rear of
the seat down to lock it in place as
shown.
7. Install the passenger seat.
NOTE:
Make sure that the seats are properlysecured before riding.
1.“H” position slot
1. Rider seat height position adjuster
2.“L” mark
3. Match mark
1. Projection
2. Seat holder A (for low position)
3. Rider seat holder cover
1.“L” position slot
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Storage compartments This vehicle is equipped with two stor-
age compartments.
Storage compartment A
Storage compartment A is located un-
der the rider seat. (See page 3-19.)
When storing the owner’s manual or
other documents in this storage com-
partment, be sure to wrap them in a
plastic bag so that they will not get wet.
When washing the motorcycle, be
careful not to let any water enter the
storage compartment.Storage compartment B
Storage compartment B is located un-
der the passenger seat. (See page
3-19.)
This storage compartment is designed
to hold an optional genuine Yamaha U-
LOCK. (Other locks may not fit.) When
placing a U-LOCK in the storage com-
partment, securely fasten it with the
straps. When the U-LOCK is not in the
storage compartment, be sure to se-
cure the straps to prevent losing them.
WARNING
EWA14420
Do not exceed the load limit of 1
kg (2 lb) for storage compart-
ment A.
Do not exceed the load limit of 3
kg (7 lb) for storage compart-
ment B.
Do not exceed the maximum
load of 212 kg (467 lb) for the ve-hicle.
1. Storage compartment A
1. Storage compartment B
2. Yamaha U-LOCK (optional)
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Accessory box The accessory box is located beside
the meter panel.
To open the accessory box
1. Insert the key into the main switch,
and then turn it to “ON”.
2. Push the accessory box button,
and then open the accessory box
lid.
3. Turn the key to “OFF” to preserve
the battery.
To close the accessory box
1. Fold the accessory box lid down.
2. Remove the key.
CAUTION:
ECA11800
Do not place heat-sensitive items in
the accessory box. The accessory
box gets extremely hot especiallywhen the engine is running or is hot.
WARNING
EWA11421
Do not exceed the load limit of
0.3 kg (0.66 lb) for the accessory
box.
Do not exceed the maximum
load of 212 kg (467 lb) for the ve-hicle.
EAU39610
Adjusting the headlight
beams The headlight adjusting knobs are used
to raise or lower the height of the head-
light beams. It may be necessary to ad-
just the headlight beams to increase
visibility and help prevent blinding on-
coming drivers when carrying more or
less load than usual. Obey local laws
and regulations when adjusting the
headlights.
To raise the headlight beams, turn the
knobs in direction (a). To lower the
headlight beams, turn the knobs in di-
rection (b).
1. Accessory box
2. Accessory box button
1. Headlight beam adjusting knob
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Handlebar position The handlebars can be adjusted to one
of three positions to suit the rider’s pref-
erence. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust
the position of the handlebars.
EAU39621
Opening and closing the
cowlings The cowlings can be tilted back 30 mm
(1.18 in) for added ventilation to suit the
riding conditions.
To open a cowling
1. Remove the quick fastener
screws.2. Pull the cowling to the open posi-
tion, and then install the quick fas-
tener screws.
To close a cowling
1. Remove the quick fastener
screws.
1. Handlebar
1. Closed position
2. Open position
3. Cowling
1. Quick fastener screw
1. Open position
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2. Push the cowling to the closed po-
sition, and then install the quick
fastener screws.
NOTE:Make sure that the cowling is properlyinstalled before riding.
EAU39671
Rear view mirrors The rear view mirrors of this vehicle can
be folded forward or backward for park-
ing in narrow spaces. Fold the mirrors
back to their original position before
riding.
WARNING
EWA14371
Be sure to fold the rear view mirrors
back to their original position beforeriding.
EAU14731
Adjusting the front fork This front fork is equipped with spring
preload adjusting bolts, rebound damp-
ing force adjusting knobs and compres-
sion damping force adjusting screws.
WARNING
EWA10180
Always adjust both fork legs equal-
ly, otherwise poor handling and lossof stability may result.
Spring preload
To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn
the adjusting bolt on each fork leg in di-
rection (a). To decrease the spring pre-
1. Quick fastener screw
1. Closed position
1. Riding position
2. Parking position
1. Spring preload adjusting bolt
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