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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-1
5
EAU15950
WARNING
EWA10270
Become thoroughly familiar
with all operating controls and
their functions before riding.
Consult a Yamaha dealer re-
garding any control or function
that you do not thoroughly un-
derstand.
Never start the engine or oper-
ate it in a closed area for any
length of time. Exhaust fumes
are poisonous, and inhaling
them can cause loss of con-
sciousness and death within a
short time. Always make sure
that there is adequate ventila-
tion.
Before starting out, make sure
that the sidestand is up. If the
sidestand is not raised com-
pletely, it could contact the
ground and distract the opera-
tor, resulting in a possible lossof control.
EAU32951
Starting the engine In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met:
The transmission is in the neutral
position.
The transmission is in gear with
the clutch lever pulled and the sid-
estand up.WARNING
EWA10290
Before starting the engine,
check the function of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system ac-
cording to the procedure
described on page 3-22.
Never ride with the sidestanddown.
1. Turn the key to “ON” and make
sure that the engine stop switch is
set to “”.
CAUTION:
ECA12741
The following warning lights and in-
dicator light should come on for a
few seconds, then go off.
Oil level warning light
Engine trouble warning light
Immobilizer system indicator
light
If a warning or indicator light does
not go off, see page 3-4 for the corre-
sponding warning and indicator
light circuit check.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position.NOTE:When the transmission is in the neutral
position, the neutral indicator light
should be on, otherwise have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-cuit.
3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.NOTE:If the engine fails to start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, and
then try again. Each starting attempt
should be as short as possible to pre-
serve the battery. Do not crank the en-
gine more than 10 seconds on any oneattempt.
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
Bulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 60 W/55.0 W × 1
Tail/brake light:
LED
Front turn signal light:
12 V, 21.0 W × 2
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 21.0 W × 2
Auxiliary light:
12 V, 4.0 W × 1
License plate light:
12 V, 5.0 W × 1
Meter lighting:
LED
Neutral indicator light:
12 V, 1.7 W × 1
High beam indicator light:
12 V, 1.7 W × 1
Oil level warning light:
12 V, 1.7 W × 1
Turn signal indicator light:
12 V, 1.7 W × 2
Engine trouble warning light:
12 V, 1.7 W × 1
Immobilizer system indicator light:
LEDFuses:Main fuse:
50.0 A
Headlight fuse:
15.0 A
Taillight fuse:
7.5 ASignaling system fuse:
7.5 A
Ignition fuse:
15.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
15.0 A
Backup fuse:
7.5 A
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INDEX
AAir filter element and check hose,
replacing and cleaning ....................... 6-11
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ....................... 3-9
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-31BBattery .................................................. 6-25
Brake and clutch fluid levels,
checking ............................................. 6-17
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ......... 6-18
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-22
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-21
Brake lever ........................................... 3-11
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-12CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-21
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-14
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-23
Clutch lever.................................. 3-10, 6-15DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-9
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-20
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-19EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter element............... 6-8
Engine stop switch................................ 3-10
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-4
EXUP system ....................................... 3-21
FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-16
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-16
Front fork, checking...............................6-24
Fuel ....................................................... 3-13
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather hose ........................ 3-14
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-12
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-27HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-9
Hazard switch........................................ 3-10
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-28
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-15
High beam indicator light......................... 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-10IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-22
Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-4
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-4KKey identification number ........................ 9-1LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ......... 6-30
Luggage strap holders .......................... 3-20MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-2
Matte color, caution .................................7-1
Model label .............................................. 9-2
Multi-function display...............................3-6NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4
OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-6
Parking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ............................................. 3-9
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart...................................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list .......................... 4-2RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-16SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ...................................................... 3-15
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-11
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-18
Sidestand .............................................. 3-21
Spark plugs, checking............................. 6-7
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Speedometer .......................................... 3-5
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-10
Steering, checking ................................ 6-24
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment ........................... 3-16
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-23TTachometer............................................. 3-5
Tail/brake light ...................................... 6-29
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-12
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-21
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