
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
YCC-S system ................................3-1
Immobilizer system .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-3
Indicator and warning lights ............3-4
Speedometer ..................................3-7
Tachometer ....................................3-7
Multi-function display ......................3-7
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .............3-14
Handlebar switches ......................3-15
Shift pedal .....................................3-17
Hand shift lever .............................3-18
Brake lever ...................................3-18
Brake pedal ..................................3-18
ABS ..............................................3-19
Fuel tank cap ................................3-19
Fuel ...............................................3-20
Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose ..........................................3-21
Catalytic converter ........................3-21
Seats ............................................3-22
Adjusting the rider seat height ......3-23
Storage compartment ...................3-25Accessory box .............................. 3-26
Adjusting the headlight beams ..... 3-26
Handlebar position ....................... 3-27
Opening and closing the
cowlings .................................... 3-27
Rear view mirrors ......................... 3-28
Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-28
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 3-30
Grip warmer adjusting knob ......... 3-31
Sidestand ..................................... 3-32
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-33
Auxiliary DC jack .......................... 3-35
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list .................. 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR................................. 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-2Removing and installing panels ..... 6-6
Checking the spark plugs .............. 6-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..... 6-9
Final gear oil ................................ 6-11
Coolant ........................................ 6-13
Air filter element ........................... 6-14
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-15
Checking the throttle cable
free play .................................... 6-15
Valve clearance ........................... 6-15
Tires ............................................. 6-16
Cast wheels ................................. 6-18
YCC-S clutch ............................... 6-19
Rear brake light switch ................ 6-19
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-19
Checking the brake and YCC-S
clutch fluid levels ...................... 6-20
Changing the brake and YCC-S
clutch fluids ............................... 6-21
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
brake lever ................................ 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-4
3To unlock the steering
Push the key into the main switch, and
then turn it to “OFF” while still pushing
it.
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”.
EAU39460
(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the tail-
lights, license plate light and auxiliary
lights are on. The hazard lights and turn
signal lights can be turned on, but all
other electrical systems are off. The
key can be removed.
The steering must be locked before the
key can be turned to “”.
CAUTION:
ECA11020
Do not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-wise the battery may discharge.
EAU11003
Indicator and warning lights
EAU11030
Turn signal indicator lights “” and
“”
The corresponding indicator light flash-
es when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
1. Push.
2. Turn.
1. Left turn signal indicator light “”
2. Right turn signal indicator light “”
3. Engine trouble “”/YCC-S “” indi-
cators and warning light
4. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light
“”
5. Neutral indicator light “”
6. High beam indicator light “”
7. Oil level warning light “”
8. Immobilizer system indicator light
SHIFT
ABS
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-4
5
CAUTION:
ECA10331
After 1000 km (600 mi) of operation,
the engine oil and final gear oil must
be changed, and the oil filter car-tridge or element replaced.
1600 km (1000 mi) and beyond
The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.CAUTION:
ECA10310
Keep the engine speed out of
the tachometer red zone.
If any engine trouble should oc-
cur during the engine break-in
period, immediately have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehi-cle.
EAU40581
Parking When parking, stop the engine by turn-
ing the main switch to “OFF”, and then
remove the key.NOTE:When the main switch is turned to
“OFF” and the transmission is in gear,the rear wheel cannot be moved.
WARNING
EWA14521
Always stop the engine using
the main switch. When the en-
gine stop switch has been used
in an emergency, be sure to ap-
ply the front or rear brake while
the main switch is still on, as the
clutch automatically disengag-
es a few seconds after the en-
gine is turned off, and the rear
wheel will move freely.
Since the engine and exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where pedestri-
ans or children are not likely to
touch them.
Do not park on a slope or on soft
ground, otherwise the vehiclemay overturn.
CAUTION:
ECA10380
Never park in an area where there
are fire hazards such as grass orother flammable materials.
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INDEX
AABS ...................................................... 3-19
ABS warning light ................................... 3-6
Accessory box ...................................... 3-26
Air filter element.................................... 6-14
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..................... 3-14
Auxiliary DC jack .................................. 3-35
Auxiliary light bulb................................. 6-31BBattery .................................................. 6-26
Brake and shift pedals, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-22
Brake and YCC-S clutch fluid levels,
checking ............................................. 6-20
Brake and YCC-S clutch fluids,
changing ............................................. 6-21
Brake lever ........................................... 3-18
Brake lever, checking and lubricating ... 6-23
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-18CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-22
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-21
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-23
Coolant ................................................. 6-13
Cowlings, opening and closing ............. 3-27DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-15EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-15
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............. 6-9
Engine stop switch................................ 3-16Engine trouble/YCC-S indicators and
warning light .......................................... 3-5
FFinal gear oil.......................................... 6-11
Front and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-19
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-28
Front fork, checking...............................6-24
Front turn signal light............................. 6-29
Fuel ....................................................... 3-20
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose .......... 3-21
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-19
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-27GGrip warmer adjusting knob ..................3-31HHandlebar position, adjusting ................ 3-27
Handlebar switches ............................... 3-15
Hand shift control switch ....................... 3-16
Hand shift lever ..................................... 3-18
Hazard switch........................................ 3-16
Headlight beams, adjusting ................... 3-26
Headlight bulb ....................................... 6-29
High beam indicator light......................... 3-5
Horn switch ........................................... 3-16IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-33
Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-6
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-4KKey identification number ........................ 9-1
LLicense plate light bulb, replacing......... 6-30MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-3
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-2
Multi-function display .............................. 3-7NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-5OOil level warning light .............................. 3-5PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-6
Parking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-15
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart...................................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list .......................... 4-2RRear brake light switch ......................... 6-19
Rear suspension, lubricating ................ 6-24
Rear view mirrors.................................. 3-28
Rider seat height, adjusting .................. 3-23SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats..................................................... 3-22
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-17
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-30
Sidestand .............................................. 3-32
Spark plugs, checking............................. 6-8
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Speedometer .......................................... 3-7
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