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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals ........... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ......... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand ............................... 6-25
Lubricating the rear
suspension ............................ 6-25
Checking the front fork ............ 6-25
Checking the steering ............. 6-26
Checking the wheel
bearings ................................ 6-27
Battery ..................................... 6-27
Replacing the fuse .................. 6-29
Replacing the headlight bulb ... 6-30
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb ....................................... 6-32
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb ....................................... 6-32
Supporting the motorcycle ...... 6-33
Front wheel ............................. 6-34
Rear wheel .............................. 6-35
Troubleshooting ...................... 6-36
Troubleshooting chart ............. 6-37
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE..................................... 7-1
Care .......................................... 7-1Storage ..................................... 7-3
SPECIFICATIONS ....................... 8-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION ...... 9-1
Identification numbers ............... 9-1
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DESCRIPTION
2-2
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EAU10420
Right view
12
654 3
7
8
9
1. Carrier
2. Battery (page 6-27)
3. Kickstarter (page 3-8)
4. Engine oil filter element (page 6-7)
5. Engine oil level check window (page 6-7)
6. Brake pedal (page 3-5)
7. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1)
8. Fuse (page 6-29)9. Luggage strap holder (page 3-10)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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battery lead to the battery’s posi-
tive (+) terminal.
10. Connect and tighten the negative
battery lead to the battery’s nega-
tive (–) terminal.
11. Install the seat.
To store the battery
1. If the vehicle will not be used for
more than one month, remove the
battery, fully charge it, and then
place it in a cool, dry place.
2. If the battery will be stored for more
than two months, check the specif-
ic gravity of the electrolyte at least
once a month and fully charge the
battery whenever 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 and
that the breather hose is properly
routed, in good condition, and not
obstructed.
CAUTION:
ECA10600
If the breather hose is positioned insuch a way that the frame is ex-
posed to electrolyte or gas expelled
from the battery, the frame could
suffer structural and external dam-
ages.
EAU23500
Replacing the fuse
The fuse holder is located behind panel
B. (See page 6-5.)
If the fuse is blown, replace it as fol-
lows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off
all electrical circuits.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage.
1. Fuse
2. Spare fuse
Specified fuse:
20.0 A
1 2
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-30
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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 a
fire.
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.
EAU23811
Replacing the headlight bulb
This model is equipped with a quartz
bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove cowling A. (See
page 6-5.)
2. Remove the headlight unit by re-
moving the bolts.
3. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the headlight
bulb cover.4. Remove the headlight bulb holder
by turning it counterclockwise, and
then remove the defective bulb.
1. Bolt
1(×2)
1. Headlight coupler
2. Headlight bulb cover
1
2
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
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89 Headlight:
Bulb type:
Halogen bulb
Bulb voltage, wattage x quantity:
Headlight:
12 V, 60 W/55.0 W
×
1
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 8 W/27.0 W
×
1
Front turn signal/position light:
12 V, 27 W/8.0 W
×
2
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 27.0 W
×
2
Meter lighting:
12 V, 3.4 W
×
1
Neutral indicator light:
12 V, 3.4 W
×
1
High beam indicator light:
12 V, 3.4 W
×
1
Turn signal indicator light:
12 V, 3.4 W
×
1
Fuse:
Fuse:
20.0 A