
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
Immobilizer system  .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-2
Indicator and warning lights  ............3-3
LCD tachometer  .............................3-5
Multi-function display  ......................3-6
Anti-theft alarm (optional)  .............3-10
Handlebar switches  ......................3-10
Clutch lever ...................................3-11
Shift pedal .....................................3-12
Brake lever  ...................................3-12
Brake pedal  ..................................3-12
ABS ..............................................3-13
Fuel tank cap  ................................3-13
Fuel ...............................................3-14
Fuel tank breather hose ................3-15
Catalytic converter  ........................3-15
Seat ..............................................3-16
Helmet holder  ...............................3-16
Storage compartment  ...................3-17
Adjusting the shock absorber 
assembly ...................................3-17
Sidestand ......................................3-18Ignition circuit cut-off system  ........ 3-19
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  .......................... 6-2
Removing and installing panels  ..... 6-6
Checking the spark plugs  ............... 6-7
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge  ..... 6-8
Coolant ......................................... 6-11
Replacing the air filter element ..... 6-14
Adjusting the engine idling 
speed ........................................ 6-16
Checking the throttle cable free 
play ........................................... 6-16
Valve clearance ............................ 6-17
Tires ............................................. 6-17
Cast wheels .................................. 6-20Adjusting the clutch lever free 
play ........................................... 6-20
Rear brake light switch  ................ 6-21
Checking the front and rear brake 
pads .......................................... 6-21
Checking the brake fluid level  ...... 6-22
Changing the brake fluid  .............. 6-23
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-23
Cleaning and lubricating the drive 
chain ......................................... 6-24
Checking and lubricating 
the cables  ................................. 6-25
Checking and lubricating 
the throttle grip and cable  ......... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the brake 
and shift pedals  ........................ 6-26
Checking and lubricating the brake 
and clutch levers  ...................... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the 
centerstand and sidestand  ....... 6-27
Lubricating the swingarm 
pivots ........................................ 6-27
Checking the front fork ................. 6-28
Checking the steering  .................. 6-28
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-29
Battery ......................................... 6-29
Replacing the fuses  ..................... 6-31
Replacing the headlight bulb  ....... 6-32
Replacing the tail/brake light 
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6
EAU40140
Replacing the fuses The main fuse and fuse box 1 are locat-
ed under the fuel tank. (See page
6-14.)
Fuse box 2 is located behind panel C.
(See page 6-6.)
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off
the electrical circuit in question.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage.1. Fuse box 1
2. Main fuse
3. Spare main fuse
1. ABS control unit fuse
2. ABS motor fuse
3. ABS motor spare fuse
1. Fuse box 2
1. Headlight fuse
2. Signaling system fuse
3. Ignition fuse
4. Radiator fan fuse
5. Backup fuse (for odometer, clock and immo-
bilizer system)
6. Fuel injection system fuse
7. Spare fuse
8. Taillight fuse
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6
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 circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
EAU23740
Replacing the headlight bulb This model is equipped with a quartz
bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the bulb cover.
2. Unhook the headlight bulb holder,
and then remove the defective
bulb.
Specified fuses:
Main fuse:
30.0 A
Headlight fuse:
20.0 A
Taillight fuse:
10.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Radiator fan fuse:
20.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
10.0 A
Backup fuse:
10.0 A
ABS control unit fuse:
10.0 A
ABS motor fuse:
30.0 A
1. Headlight bulb cover
2. Headlight coupler
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
Electrical system:Ignition system:
Transistorized coil ignition (digital)
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
GT12B-4
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 10.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 60 W/55.0 W × 1
Headlight:
12 V, 55.0 W × 1
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0 W/21.0 W × 1
Front turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W × 2
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W × 2
Auxiliary light:
12 V, 5.0 W × 2
License plate light:
12 V, 5.0 W × 1
Meter lighting:
EL backlight LCD
Neutral indicator light:
LED
High beam indicator light:
LEDOil level warning light:
LED
Turn signal indicator light:
LED
Engine trouble warning light:
LED
ABS warning light:
LED
Immobilizer system indicator light:
LED
Fuses:Main fuse:
30.0 A
Headlight fuse:
20.0 A
Taillight fuse:
10.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Radiator fan fuse:
20.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
10.0 A
ABS control unit fuse:
10.0 A
ABS motor fuse:
30.0 A
Backup fuse:
10.0 A
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INDEX
AABS ...................................................... 3-13
ABS warning light ................................... 3-4
Air filter element, replacing ................... 6-14
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..................... 3-10
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-35BBattery .................................................. 6-29
Brake and clutch levers, checking and 
lubricating ........................................... 6-26
Brake and shift pedals, checking and 
lubricating ........................................... 6-26
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-23
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-22
Brake lever ........................................... 3-12
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-12CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-25
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-15
Centerstand and sidestand, checking 
and lubricating .................................... 6-27
Clutch lever........................................... 3-11
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-20
Coolant ................................................. 6-11DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-10
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-24
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-23EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed .............................. 6-16
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............. 6-8
Engine stop switch................................ 3-11Engine trouble warning light .................... 3-4
FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-21
Front fork, checking...............................6-28
Fuel ....................................................... 3-14
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather hose ........................ 3-15
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-13
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-31HHandlebar switches ............................... 3-10
Hazard switch........................................ 3-11
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-32
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-16
High beam indicator light......................... 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-11IIdentification 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 ........................ 9-1LLCD tachometer ...................................... 3-5
License plate light bulb, replacing ......... 6-35MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-2
Matte color, caution .................................7-1
Model label .............................................. 9-2
Multi-function display...............................3-6NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-3
OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-6
Parking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-10
Periodic maintenance and lubrication 
chart...................................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list .......................... 4-2RRear brake light switch ......................... 6-21SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ...................................................... 3-16
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-12
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-17
Sidestand .............................................. 3-18
Spark plugs, checking............................. 6-7
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-11
Steering, checking ................................ 6-28
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment ........................... 3-17
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-27TTail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-34
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-16
Throttle grip and cable, checking and 
lubricating ........................................... 6-25
Tires ...................................................... 6-17
Tool kit .................................................... 6-1
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