TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments.................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS.......................................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-1
Indicator and warning lights ............3-2
Speedometer unit ...........................3-3
Fuel gauge ......................................3-3
Handlebar switches ........................3-3
Shift pedal .......................................3-4
Brake lever .....................................3-4
Brake pedal ....................................3-5
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-5
Fuel .................................................3-6
Catalytic converter ..........................3-6
Starter (choke) lever ........................3-7
Kickstarter .......................................3-7
Seat ................................................3-7
Helmet holders ...............................3-8
Storage compartment .....................3-8
Sidestand ........................................3-9
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS..............4-1
Pre-operation check list ..................4-2OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting and warming up a
cold engine ................................. 5-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 5-2
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-5
General note .................................. 5-6
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR................................. 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-2
Removing and installing the
cowlings and panel ..................... 6-5
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-7
Engine oil and oil filter element ...... 6-9
Coolant ......................................... 6-11
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 6-13
Adjusting the carburetor ............... 6-14
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-15
Adjusting the throttle cable
free play .................................... 6-15
Valve clearance ............................ 6-16
Tires ............................................. 6-16
Spoke wheels ............................... 6-18Checking the brake lever
free play .................................... 6-19
Adjusting the brake pedal
free play .................................... 6-19
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ....................................... 6-20
Checking the front brake pads and
rear brake shoes ...................... 6-20
Checking the front brake
fluid level .................................. 6-21
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-22
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-22
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain ................................ 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-24
Lubricating the brake lever .......... 6-25
Lubricating the brake pedal ......... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-25
Lubricating the
swingarm pivots ........................ 6-26
Checking the front fork ................. 6-26
Checking the steering .................. 6-27
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-27
Battery ......................................... 6-28
Replacing the fuse ....................... 6-29
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-1
3
EAU10460
Main switch/steering lock The main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering. The various
positions are described below.
EAU37441
ON
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power, and the engine can be started.
The key cannot be removed.NOTE:The headlight, auxiliary lights, meter
lighting and taillight come on automati-cally when the engine is started.
EAU10660
OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
EAU10700
LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
To lock the steering1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. Push the key in from the “OFF” po-
sition, release it, and then turn it to
“LOCK”.3. Remove the key.
To unlock the steering
Insert the key and turn it to “OFF”.
WARNING
EWA10060
Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is moving,
otherwise the electrical systems will
be switched off, which may result in
loss of control or an accident. Make
sure that the vehicle is stopped be-
fore turning the key to “OFF” or“LOCK”.
1. Push.
2. Release.
3. Turn.
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3
EAU11003
Indicator and warning lights
EAU11020
Turn signal indicator light “”
This indicator light flashes when the
turn signal switch is pushed to the left or
right.
EAU11060
Neutral indicator light “”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
EAU37611
Gear position indicator lights “1 ”
“ 2 ” “ 3 ”, and “4 ”
The respective indicator light comes on
when the transmission is in the 1st,
2nd, 3rd or 4th gear position.
EAU11080
High beam indicator light “”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU37631
Coolant temperature warning light
“”
This warning light comes on when the
engine overheats. When this occurs,
stop the engine immediately and allow
the engine to cool.
This warning light also has a self-diag-
nosis device function for various electri-
cal circuits.
When the main switch is turned to
“ ON ” and the engine is not run-
ning, the warning light will flash if
an electrical circuit is defective. If
this occurs, have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
When the engine is running, the
warning light will come on if the en-
gine overheats or if an electrical
circuit is defective.
To determine which of the above is
occurring, stop the vehicle when it
is safe to do so, then turn the main
switch to “OFF ”, and then back to
“ ON ”.
If the warning light stays on, this in-
dicates the engine is overheating.
Keep the engine turned off and al-
low it to cool.
CAUTION:
ECA10020
Do not operate the engine if it isoverheated.
If the warning light flashes, this in-
dicates there is a defective electri-
cal circuit. Have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ ON ”.
If the warning light does not come on
for a few seconds, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir- cuit.
1. Turn signal indicator light “”
2. Coolant temperature warning light “”
3. Neutral indicator light “”
4. Gear position indicator light “1” “2” “3” “4”
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-1
5
EAU15950
WARNING
EWA10270
Become thoroughly familiar
with all operating controls and
their functions before riding.
Consult a Yamaha dealer re-
garding any control or function
that you do not thoroughly un-
derstand.
Never start the engine or oper-
ate it in a closed area for any
length of time. Exhaust fumes
are poisonous, and inhaling
them can cause loss of con-
sciousness and death within a
short time. Always make sure
that there is adequate ventila-
tion.
Before starting out, make sure
that the sidestand is up. If the
sidestand is not raised com-
pletely, it could contact the
ground and distract the opera-
tor, resulting in a possible lossof control.
EAU37640
Starting and warming up a
cold engine 1. Turn the key to “ON”.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position.NOTE:
When the transmission is in the neutral
position, the neutral indicator light
should be on, otherwise have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-cuit.
3. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand.
WARNING
EWA14200
Before starting the engine, make
sure the transmission is in neutral
and that the vehicle is placed on thecenterstand.
4. Turn the starter (choke) on and
completely close the throttle. (See
page 3-7.)
5. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch or by pushing the kick-
starter lever down.
NOTE:If the engine fails to start by pushing the
start switch, release the switch, wait a
few seconds, and then try again. Each
starting attempt should be as short as
possible to preserve the battery. Do not
crank the engine more than 10 seconds
on any one attempt. If the engine does
not start with the starter motor, try usingthe kickstarter.CAUTION:
ECA15170
The coolant temperature warning
light should come on when the key
is turned to “ON”, and then go off af-
ter a few seconds. If the coolant tem-
perature warning light comes on
after starting, immediately stop the
engine, and have a Yamaha dealercheck the electrical circuit.
6. After starting the engine, move the
starter (choke) back halfway.
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6
NOTE:
The radiator fan is automatically
switched on or off according to the
coolant temperature in the radia-
tor.
If the engine overheats, see page6-36 for further instructions.
EAU33030
Changing the coolant
WARNING
EWA10380
Never attempt to remove the radiatorcap when the engine is hot.
The coolant must be changed at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. Have a
Yamaha dealer change the coolant.
EAU37661
Cleaning the air filter element The air filter element should be cleaned
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Clean the air filter element more fre-
quently if you are riding in unusually
wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove panel A. (See page 6-5.)
2. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws and clamp,
and then pull the air filter element
out.3. Lightly tap the air filter element to
remove most of the dust and dirt,
and then blow the remaining dirt
out with compressed air as shown.
If the air filter element is damaged,
replace it.1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw
3. Clamp
1. Air filter element
1. Air filter element
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6
EAU37910
Checking the brake lever free
play There should be no free play at the
brake lever end. If there is free play,
have a Yamaha dealer inspect the
brake system.
WARNING
EWA14210
A soft or spongy feeling in the brake
lever can indicate the presence of air
in the hydraulic system. If there is air
in the hydraulic system, have a
Yamaha dealer bleed the system be-
fore operating the motorcycle. Air in
the hydraulic system will diminish
the braking performance, which may
result in loss of control and an acci-dent.
EAU22181
Adjusting the brake pedal free
play The brake pedal free play should mea-
sure 25.0–35.0 mm (0.98–1.38 in) at
the brake pedal end as shown. Period-
ically check the brake pedal free play
and, if necessary, adjust it as follows.
To increase the brake pedal free play,
turn the adjusting nut in direction (a). To
decrease the brake pedal free play,
turn the adjusting nut in direction (b).
WARNING
EWA10680
After adjusting the drive chain
slack or removing and installing
the rear wheel, always check the
brake pedal free play.
If proper adjustment cannot be
obtained as described, have a
Yamaha dealer make this ad-
justment.
After adjusting the brake pedal
free play, check the operation ofthe brake light.
1. Brake pedal free play
1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
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6en the drive chain, turn the adjust-
ing nut at each end of the
swingarm in direction (b), and then
push the rear wheel forward.
NOTE:Using the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both chain pullers are in the same posi-tion for proper wheel alignment.CAUTION:
ECA10570
Improper drive chain slack will over-
load the engine as well as other vital
parts of the motorcycle and can leadto chain slippage or breakage. To
prevent this from occurring, keep
the drive chain slack within the
specified limits.
4. Tighten both locknuts, and then
tighten the axle nut and brake
torque rod nut to their specified
torques.NOTE:When tightening the axle nut, hold the
wheel axle with a wrench to keep it fromturning.
5. Adjust the brake pedal free play.
(See page 6-19.)
WARNING
EWA10660
After adjusting the brake pedal free
play, check the operation of thebrake light.
EAU23013
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain The drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or
wet areas. Service the drive chain as
follows.CAUTION:
ECA10581
The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle andriding in the rain.
1. Remove all dirt and mud from the
drive chain with a brush or cloth.NOTE:For a thorough cleaning, have a
Yamaha dealer remove the drive chainand soak it in solvent.
2. Spray Yamaha Chain and Cable
Lube or a high-quality spray-type
drive chain lubricant on both sides
and on the middle of the chain,
1. Axle nut
2. Locknut
3. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
4. Alignment marks
Tightening torques:
Axle nut:
60 Nm (6.0 m·kgf, 43 ft·lbf)
Brake torque rod nut:
19 Nm (1.9 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
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CAUTION:
ECA10640
Do not use a fuse of a higher amper-
age rating than recommended to
avoid causing extensive damage to
the electrical system and possibly afire.
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.
EAU37670
Replacing a headlight bulb If a headlight bulb burns out, replace it
as follows.
1. Remove cowling C. (See page
6-5.)
2. Remove the headlight bulb holder
by pushing it inward and turning it
counterclockwise, and then re-
move the defective bulb.
WARNING
EWA10790
Headlight bulbs get very hot. There-
fore, keep flammable products away
from a lit headlight bulb, and do not
touch the bulb until it has cooleddown.3. Place a new bulb into position, and
then secure it with the bulb holder.
CAUTION:
ECA10660
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 al-cohol or thinner.
4. Install the cowling.
5. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
1. Headlight bulb holder
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
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