MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
7-3
7
CAUTION:
ECA10800
Apply spray oil and wax spar-
ingly and make sure to wipe off
any excess.
Never apply oil or wax to any
rubber and plastic parts, but
treat them with a suitable care
product.
Avoid using abrasive polishing
compounds as they will wearaway the paint.
NOTE:Consult a Yamaha dealer for advice onwhat products to use.
EAU26211
Storage Short-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover.CAUTION:
ECA10810
Storing the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated room or cover-
ing it with a tarp, while it is still
wet, will allow water and humid-
ity to seep in and cause rust.
To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chemi-cals are stored.
Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for sev-
eral months:
1. Follow all the instructions in the
“Care” section of this chapter.
2. Turn the fuel cock lever to “ON”.3. Drain the carburetor float cham-
bers by loosening the drain bolts;
this will prevent fuel deposits from
building up. Pour the drained fuel
into the fuel tank.
4. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
5. Perform the following steps to pro-
tect the cylinders, piston rings, etc.
from corrosion.
a. Remove the spark plug caps
and spark plugs.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil
into each spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug caps onto
the spark plugs, and then place
the spark plugs on the cylinder
head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit spark-
ing during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several
times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder walls with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug caps
from the spark plugs, and then
install the spark plugs and the
spark plug caps.
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-1
8
Dimensions:Overall length:
2175 mm (85.6 in)
Overall width:
775 mm (30.5 in)
Overall height:
1115 mm (43.9 in)
Seat height:
790 mm (31.1 in)
Wheelbase:
1510 mm (59.4 in)
Ground clearance:
120 mm (4.72 in)
Minimum turning radius:
2800 mm (110.2 in)Weight:With oil and fuel:
247.0 kg (545 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Air cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined parallel 4-cylinder
Displacement:
1251.0 cm³ (76.34 cu.in)
Bore × stroke:
79.0 × 63.8 mm (3.11 × 2.51 in)
Compression ratio:
9.70 :1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Engine oil:Type:
SAE10W30 or SAE10W40 or SAE15W40
or SAE20W40 or SAE20W50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SE, SF, SG type or higher
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter element replacement:
3.00 L (3.17 US qt) (2.64 Imp.qt)
With oil filter element replacement:
3.35 L (3.54 US qt) (2.95 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:
Dry elementFuel:Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
21.0 L (5.55 US gal) (4.62 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
4.5 L (1.19 US gal) (0.99 Imp.gal)
Carburetor:Manufacturer:
MIKUNI
Type × quantity:
BSR37 x 4Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/DPR8EA-9
Spark plug gap:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-discTransmission:Primary reduction system:
Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio:
98/56 (1.750)
Secondary reduction system:
Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
39/18 (2.167)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 5-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
Gear ratio:
1st:
40/14 (2.857)
2nd:
36/18 (2.000)
3rd:
33/21 (1.571)
-20 -10 0
10 20 30
40
50 ˚C
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40
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INDEXAAir filter element, cleaning..................... 6-10
Anti-theft alarm (optional)........................ 3-7
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-31BBattery................................................... 6-26
Brake and clutch fluid levels,
checking ............................................. 6-18
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ......... 6-19
Brake and clutch levers,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-23
Brake and shift pedals,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-22
Brake lever ............................................ 3-10
Brake pedal ........................................... 3-10CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-21
Carburetors, adjusting........................... 6-11
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-13
Centerstand and sidestand,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-23
Clutch lever .................................... 3-9, 6-16DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-8
Drive chain, cleaning and
lubricating ........................................... 6-21
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-19EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-4
Engine idling speed............................... 6-12
Engine oil and oil filter element ............... 6-8
Engine, starting a warm .......................... 5-2
Engine stop switch .................................. 3-8
FFront and rear brake pads,
checking ............................................. 6-17
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-16
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-24
Fuel....................................................... 3-11
Fuel cock .............................................. 3-13
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather hose........................ 3-12
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-11
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-27HHandlebar switches ................................ 3-7
Hazard switch ......................................... 3-8
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-28
Helmet holder ....................................... 3-15
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-4
Horn switch ............................................. 3-8IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-19
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 3-4
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-3KKey identification number ....................... 9-1LLuggage strap holders .......................... 3-18MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-2
Model label ............................................. 9-2
Multi-function display .............................. 3-6NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-3
OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-5
Parking .................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ............................................. 3-8
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list........................... 4-2RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-16SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ....................................................... 3-14
Self-diagnosis device .............................. 3-5
Shifting .................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal ............................................... 3-9
Shock absorber assemblies,
adjusting ............................................. 3-17
Sidestand .............................................. 3-18
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-7
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer........................................... 3-5
Starter (choke) lever.............................. 3-14
Starting a cold engine ............................. 5-1
Start switch.............................................. 3-8
Steering, checking................................. 6-25
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment............................ 3-15
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-24TTachometer ............................................. 3-5
Tail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-30
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