TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION
...................1-1
Further safe-riding points .................1-4
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
Speedometer ...................................3-4
Tachometer .....................................3-5
Multi-function display .......................3-5
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ................3-8
Handlebar switches .........................3-9
Front brake lever ...........................3-10
Rear brake lever ............................3-10
Rear brake lock lever .....................3-11
ABS (for ABS models) ...................3-11
Fuel tank cap .................................3-12
Fuel ................................................3-13
Catalytic converter .........................3-14
Seat ...............................................3-14
Adjusting the rider backrest ...........3-15
Helmet holder ................................3-15
Storage compartments ..................3-16
Shock absorber .............................3-17
Sidestand .......................................3-18Ignition circuit cut-off system ......... 3-18
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
.............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list ................... 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS
.................................. 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Starting off ....................................... 5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ......... 5-2
Braking ............................................ 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ................................ 5-4
Engine break-in ............................... 5-4
Parking ............................................ 5-5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR
.................................. 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ................................ 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ............................................. 6-3
Removing and installing cowlings and
panels .......................................... 6-6
Checking the spark plugs ................ 6-9
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .... 6-11
Chain drive oil ............................... 6-14
Coolant .......................................... 6-15
Cleaning the air filter element ....... 6-17
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ......................................... 6-18Checking the throttle cable free
play ............................................ 6-19
Valve clearance ............................ 6-19
Tires .............................................. 6-19
Cast wheels .................................. 6-21
Front and rear brake lever free
play ............................................ 6-22
Adjusting the rear brake lock lever
cable .......................................... 6-22
Checking the front and rear brake
pads ........................................... 6-23
Checking the brake fluid level ....... 6-24
Changing the brake fluid ............... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the throttle
grip and cable ............................ 6-25
Lubricating the front and rear brake
levers ......................................... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ........ 6-26
Checking the front fork .................. 6-27
Checking the steering ................... 6-28
Checking the wheel bearings ........ 6-28
Battery ........................................... 6-29
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-30
Replacing the headlight bulb ........ 6-32
Tail/brake light ............................... 6-33
Replacing a front turn signal light
bulb ............................................ 6-34
Replacing a rear turn signal light
bulb ............................................ 6-34
License plate light ......................... 6-35
DESCRIPTION
2-2
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3
4
5
6
7
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9
EAU10420
Right view
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3
4
5
7
6
8
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1. Battery (page 6-29)
2. Fuses (page 6-30)
3. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1)
4. Front storage compartment (page 3-16)
5. Air filter element (page 6-17)
6. Coolant level check window (page 6-15)
7. V-belt air filter element (right)
8. Centerstand (page 6-26)9. Passenger footrest
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-30
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3
4
5
67
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necessary.
3. Fully charge the battery before in-
stallation.
4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals.
CAUTION:
ECA10630
Always keep the battery
charged. Storing a discharged
battery can cause permanent
battery damage.
To charge a sealed-type (MF)
battery, a special (constant-volt-
age) battery charger is required.
Using a conventional battery
charger will damage the battery.
If you do not have access to a
sealed-type (MF) battery charg-
er, have a Yamaha dealer
charge your battery.
EAU36543
Replacing the fuses
The main fuse box is located beside the
battery and can be accessed as fol-
lows:
1. Open the seat. (See page 3-14.)
2. Remove the battery cover. (See
page 6-29.)
3. Disconnect the negative battery
lead, and then lift the battery as
shown.
For non-ABS modelsFor ABS models
The fuse box, which contains the fuses
for the individual circuits, is located un-
der the battery cover and can be ac-
cessed as follows.
1. Open the seat. (See page 3-14.)
2. Remove the battery cover.
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
1. Negative battery lead
2. Fuse box
3. Battery
4. Parking lighting fuse1
2
4 3
1. Negative battery lead
2. Fuse box
3. Battery
4. ABS motor fuse (for ABS models)
5. ABS control unit fuse (for ABS models)
6. Parking lighting fuse
7. Spare fuse
1
3
2
4
765
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-31
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2
3
4
5
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9
amperage.
NOTE:
To access the main fuse, remove the
main fuse box cover as shown.
For non-ABS models For ABS models
1. Main fuse
2. Spare main fuse
3. Main fuse box cover
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3
1. Signaling system fuse
2. Headlight fuse
3. Ignition fuse
4. Radiator fan fuse
5. Fuel injection system fuse
6. Backup fuse (for odometer and clock)
7. Spare fuse
7
123456
1. Signaling system fuse
2. Headlight fuse
3. Ignition fuse
4. Radiator fan fuse
5. Fuel injection system fuse
6. Backup fuse (for odometer and clock)
7. Spare fuse
7
123456
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-32
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3
4
5
67
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9
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 a
fire.
3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn onthe 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.
EAU23760
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:
15.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
XP500 20.0 A
XP500A 15.0 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Parking lighting fuse:
10.0 A
Radiator fan fuse:
15.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
10.0 A
ABS control unit fuse:
XP500A 5.0 A
ABS motor fuse:
XP500A 30.0 A
Backup fuse:
10.0 A
1. Headlight coupler
2. Headlight bulb cover
1
2
SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
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3
4
5
6
7
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Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0 W/21.0 W
×
2
Front turn signal/position light:
12 V, 21 W/5.0 W
×
2
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 21.0 W
×
2
Auxiliary light:
12 V, 5.0 W
×
2
License plate light:
12 V, 5.0 W
×
1
Meter lighting:
14 V, 2.0 W
×
3
High beam indicator light:
14 V, 1.4 W
×
1
Turn signal indicator light:
14 V, 1.4 W
×
2
Engine trouble warning light:
14 V, 1.4 W
×
1
ABS warning light:
XP500A 14 V, 1.4 W
×
1
Immobilizer system indicator light:
LED
Fuses:
Main fuse:
30.0 A
Headlight fuse:
15.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
XP500 20.0 A
XP500A 15.0 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Parking lighting fuse:
10.0 ARadiator fan fuse:
15.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
10.0 A
ABS control unit fuse:
XP500A 5.0 A
ABS motor fuse:
XP500A 30.0 A
Backup fuse:
10.0 A
INDEX
A
ABS (for ABS models) ............................ 3-11
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ......... 3-3
Acceleration and deceleration................... 5-2
Air filter element, cleaning....................... 6-17
Anti-theft alarm (optional).......................... 3-8
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing .................. 6-35
B
Battery..................................................... 6-29
Brake fluid, changing .............................. 6-25
Brake fluid level, checking ...................... 6-24
Brake lever, front..................................... 3-10
Brake lever, rear ..................................... 3-10
Brake levers, lubricating.......................... 6-26
Braking ...................................................... 5-3
C
Care .......................................................... 7-1
Catalytic converter .................................. 3-14
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and
lubricating ............................................. 6-26
Chain drive oil ......................................... 6-14
Coolant.................................................... 6-15
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing.................................................. 6-6
D
Dimmer switch .......................................... 3-9
E
Engine break-in ......................................... 5-4
Engine idling speed................................. 6-18
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .............. 6-11
Engine stop switch .................................... 3-9
Engine trouble warning light...................... 3-3
F
Front and rear brake lever free play........ 6-22Front and rear brake pads, checking .......6-23
Front fork, checking .................................6-27
Fuel ..........................................................3-13
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...........5-4
Fuel tank cap ...........................................3-12
Fuses, replacing ......................................6-30
H
Handlebar switches ...................................3-9
Hazard switch ..........................................3-10
Headlight bulb, replacing .........................6-32
Helmet holder ..........................................3-15
High beam indicator light ...........................3-3
Horn switch ................................................3-9
I
Identification numbers................................9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ...................3-18
Immobilizer system ....................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ..............3-4
Indicator and warning lights .......................3-3
K
Key identification number ..........................9-1
L
License plate light ....................................6-35
M
Main switch/steering lock ...........................3-2
Matte color, caution ...................................7-1
Model label ................................................9-2
Multi-function display .................................3-5
P
Parking.......................................................5-5
Part locations .............................................2-1
Pass switch ................................................3-9
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ........................................................6-3Pre-operation check list ............................. 4-2
R
Rear brake lock lever .............................. 3-11
Rear brake lock lever cable, adjusting .... 6-22
Rider backrest, adjusting ......................... 3-15
S
Safe-riding points ...................................... 1-4
Safety information ..................................... 1-1
Seat ......................................................... 3-14
Shock absorber ....................................... 3-17
Sidestand ................................................ 3-18
Spark plugs, checking ............................... 6-9
Specifications ............................................ 8-1
Speedometer ............................................. 3-4
Starting off ................................................. 5-2
Starting the engine .................................... 5-1
Start switch ................................................ 3-9
Steering, checking ................................... 6-28
Storage ...................................................... 7-3
Storage compartments ............................ 3-16
T
Tachometer ............................................... 3-5
Tail/brake light ......................................... 6-33
Throttle cable free play, checking............ 6-19
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating .............................................. 6-25
Tires ........................................................ 6-19
Tool kit ....................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting....................................... 6-35
Troubleshooting charts ............................ 6-36
Turn signal indicator lights......................... 3-3
Turn signal light bulb (front), replacing .... 6-34
Turn signal light bulb (rear), replacing ..... 6-34
Turn signal switch...................................... 3-9