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1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil
settles, remove the oil filler cap,
wipe the dipstick clean, insert it
back into the oil filler hole (without
screwing it in), and then remove it
again to check the oil level.
NOTE:
The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
4. If the engine oil is below the mini-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to rai-
se it to the correct level.
5. Insert the dipstick into the oil fillerhole, and then tighten the oil filler
cap.
To change the engine oil
1. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it off.
2. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
1. Engine oil drain bolt
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and the engine oil drain bolt to
drain the oil from the crankcase.
4. Check the washer for damage
and replace it if necessary.
1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Washer
5. Install the washer and the engine
oil drain bolt, and then tighten the
drain bolt to the specified torque.
NOTE:
Make sure that the washer is properly
seated.
6. Add the specified amount of the
recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil
filler cap.
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
20 Nm (2.0 m•kgf, 14.5 ft•lbf)
2
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EAU23910
Replacing a headlight bulb
This model is equipped with quartz
bulb headlights. If a headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove cowling B. (See page
6-6.)
1. Headlight coupler
2. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the headlight
bulb cover.
3. Remove the headlight bulb hol-
der according to the following
illustration, and then remove the
defective bulb.
1. Headlight bulb cover
NOTE:
The removal procedure depends on
the type of bulb holder installed on
your vehicle.
EWA10790
s s
WARNING
Headlight bulbs get very hot. The-
refore, keep flammable products
away from a lit headlight bulb, and
do not touch the bulb until it has
cooled down.
4. Place a new bulb into position,
and then secure it with the bulb
holder.
ECA10660
CAUTION:
Do not touch the glass part of the
headlight bulb to keep it free from
oil, otherwise the transparency of
the glass, the luminosity of the
bulb, and the bulb life will be adver-
sely affected. Thoroughly clean off
any dirt and fingerprints on the
headlight bulb using a cloth mois-
tened with alcohol or thinner.
5. Install the bulb cover, and then
connect the coupler.
6. Install the cowling.
7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
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DimensionsOverall length
2210 mm (87.0 in)
Overall width
790 mm (31.1 in)
Overall height
1380 mm (54.3 in)
Seat height
785 mm (30.9 in)
Wheelbase
1545 mm (60.8 in)
Ground clearance
113 mm (4.45 in)
Minimum turning radius
3650 mm (143.7 in)
WeightWith oil and fuel
166 kg (366 lb)
EngineEngine type
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement
Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement
124.66 cm
3(7.61 cu*in)
Bore x stroke
52 x 58.6 mm (2.05 x 2.31 in)
Compression ratio
11.2:1
Starting system
Electric starter
Lubrication system
Wet sump
Oil type or gradeEngine oil
SAE 10W30
Recommended engine oil grade
API service SG type or higher
Engine oil quantityWithout oil filter element replacement
1.4 L (1.48 US qt) (1.23 Imp qt)
With oil filter element replacement
1.5L (1.59 US qt) (1.32 Imp qt)
Final transmission oilType
YAMALUBE 4 (10W30) of SAE10W30
type SE motorolie
Quantity
0.21 L (0.22 US qt) (0.18 Imp qt)
Cooling systemCoolant reservoir capacity (up to the maxi-
mum level mark)
0.26 L (0.28 US qt) (0.23 Imp qt)
Air filterAir filter element
Dry element
Recommended fuelRecommended fuel
Unleaded fuel
Fuel tank capacity
12.5 L (13.21 US qt) (11.00 Imp qt)
Fuel reserve amount
2 L (2.11 US qt) (1.76 Imp qt)
Fuel injectionManufacturer
AISAN
Type x quantity
EFI System x 1
Spark plug (s)Manufacturer/model
NGK / CPR 9EA-9
Spark plug gap
0.8-0.9 mm (0.031-0.035 in)
ClutchClutch type
Dry, automatic centrifugal
TransmissionPrimary reduction system
Helical gear
Primary reduction ratio
41/14 (2.929)
Secondary reduction system
Helical gear
Secondary reduction ratio
44/13 (3.385)
Transmission type
V-belt automatic
SPECIFICATIONS
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Operation
Centrifugal automatic type
ChassisFrame type
Steel tube underbone
Caster angle
28 º
Trail
100 mm (3.94 in)
Front tireType
Tubeless
Size
120/70-15 M/C 56P or 56S
Manufacturer/model
Michelin / Gold Standard
Pirelli / GTS23
Rear tireType
Tubeless
Size
140/70-14 M/C 68P or 68S
Manufacturer/model
Michelin / Gold Standard
Pirelli / GTS24
LoadingMaximum load
189 kg (417 lb)
Load is total weight of the equipement, dri-
ver, passenger and accessories
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires)
Loading condition
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)Front
190 kPa (27 psi) (1.9 kgf/cm
2)
Rear
220 kPa (31 psi) (2.2 kgf/cm
2)
Loading condition
90 kg (198 lb)–Maximum load
Front
210 kPa (30 psi) (2.1 kgf/cm
2)
Rear
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.5 kgf/cm
2)
Front wheelWheel type
Aluminium wheel
Rim size
15 x MT3.5
Rear wheelWheel type
Aluminium wheel
Rim size
14 x MT3.75
Front brakeType
Single disc brake
Operation
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
Rear brakeType
Single disc brake
Operation
Left hand operation
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
Front suspensionType
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel
94 mm (3.70 in)
Rear suspensionType
Unit swing
Spring/shock absorber type
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel
83 mm (3.27 in)
Electrical systemIgnition system
Transistorized coil ignition (digital)
Charging system
AC magneto
BatteryManufacturer/model
GS/GTX9 BS
Voltage, capacity
12 V, 8.0 Ah
Bulb voltage, wattage x quantityHeadlight
12 V, 35.0 W / 35.0 W x 2
Auxiliary light
12 V, 5.0 W x 2
Tail/brake light
12 V, 21.0 W / 5.0 W x 2
Front turn signal light
12 V, 10.0 W x 2
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