
SAFETY 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
Indicators, indicator lights and
warning light ..................................3-3
Speedometer ....................................3-4
Fuel gauge ........................................3-4
Coolant temperature gauge..............3-4
Multi-function display .......................3-5
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .................3-7
Handlebar switches ..........................3-8
Front brake lever...............................3-9
Rear brake lever................................3-9
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-10
Fuel .................................................3-10
Catalytic converter..........................3-11
Seat.................................................3-11
Front storage compartment............3-12
Storage compartment.....................3-12
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies...................................3-13
Sidestand ........................................3-13PRE-OPERATION CHECKS...............4-1
Pre-operation check list....................4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS..................................5-1
Starting a cold engine ......................5-1
Starting off ........................................5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ..........5-2
Braking..............................................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 ............................6-3
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels .....................................6-6
Checking the spark plug ..................6-7
Engine oil ..........................................6-8
Final transmission oil ......................6-10
Coolant ...........................................6-11
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ......................................6-12
Adjusting the throttle cable
free play .......................................6-14
Valve clearance ...............................6-15
Tires ................................................6-15
Cast wheels ....................................6-17Front and rear brake lever free
play ..............................................6-17
Checking the front and rear brake
pads.............................................6-17
Checking the brake fluid level ........6-18
Changing the brake fluid ................6-19
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable .................6-19
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers .................................6-20
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand .........6-20
Checking the front fork ...................6-20
Checking the steering.....................6-21
Checking the wheel bearings .........6-22
Battery ............................................6-22
Replacing the fuses ........................6-23
Replacing a headlight bulb .............6-24
Replacing a front turn signal
light bulb......................................6-25
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb
or a rear turn signal light bulb .....6-25
Replacing the license plate light
bulb .............................................6-26
Replacing the auxiliary light bulb ...6-27
Troubleshooting ..............................6-27
Troubleshooting charts ...................6-28
SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE.....7-1
Care ..................................................7-1
Storage .............................................7-3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1B9-F8199-E1.qxd 9/10/06 09:59 Página 6

6
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-4
ODOMETER READING (x 1000 Km)
ANNUAL
CHECKNO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
1 6 12 18 24
8*Brake hoses• Check for cracks or damage.√√√√ √• Replace. Every 4 years
9*Wheels• Check runout and for damage.√√√√
• Check tread depth and for damage.
10 *Tires• Replace if necessary.
√√√√ √
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
11 *Wheel bearings• Check bearing for looseness or damage.√√√√
12 *Steering bearings• Check bearing play and steering for roughness.√√ √ √√• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 20000 km
13 *Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are
√√√√ √
properly tightened.
14Sidestand, centerstand• Check operation.
• Lubricate.√√√√ √
15 *Sidestand switch• Check operation.√√ √ √√ √
16 *Front fork• Check operation and for oil leakage.√√√√
17 *Shock absorber
• Check operation and shock absorbers for oil leakage.√√√√
assemblies
18 *Fuel injection• Check engine idle speed.√√ √ √√ √
• Change. (See page 6-8)√When the oil change
19Engine oilindicator light comes on (every 6000 km)• Check oil level/top up.√Every 3000 km
20Engine oil filter element• Replace.√√√
21 *Cooling system• Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage.√√√√ √
• Change. Every 3 years
1B9-F8199-E1.qxd 9/10/06 09:59 Página 40

2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and
rebounds smoothly.
ECA10590
CAUTION:
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or
repair it.
EAU23280
Checking the steering
Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the opera-
tion of the steering must be checked
as follows at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.
1. Place a stand under the engine to
raise the front wheel off the
ground.
EWA10750
s s
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so
that there is no danger of it falling
over.
2. Hold the lower ends of the front
fork legs and try to move them
forward and backward. If any freeplay can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the stee-
ring.
6
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-21
1B9-F8199-E1.qxd 9/10/06 09:59 Página 57

AAcceleration and deceleration ...................5-2
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies .............................................3-13
Adjusting the throttle cable free play .......6-14
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ................................................6-12
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..........................3-7
BBattery......................................................6-22
Braking .......................................................5-2
CCare............................................................7-1
Cast wheels .............................................6-17
Catalytic converter ...................................3-11
Changing the brake fluid..........................6-19
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....................6-20
Checking and lubricating the throttle
grip and cable ........................................6-19
Checking the brake fluid level .................6-18
Checking the front and rear brake pads ...6-17
Checking the front fork ............................6-20
Checking the spark plug ............................6-7
Checking the steering ..............................6-21
Checking the wheel bearings ..................6-22
Controls and instruments ..........................2-3
Coolant.....................................................6-11
Coolant temperature gauge .......................3-4
EEngine break-in ..........................................5-3
Engine oil ...................................................6-8
FFinal transmission oil ...............................6-10Front and rear brake lever free play.........6-17
Front brake lever ........................................3-9
Front storage compartment .....................3-12
Fuel ..........................................................3-10
Fuel gauge .................................................3-4
Fuel tank cap ...........................................3-10
HHandlebar switches ...................................3-8
IIdentification numbers ...............................9-1
Immobilizer system ....................................3-1
Indicators, indicator lights and
warning light ............................................3-3
LLeft view .....................................................2-1
Lubricating the front and rear brake
levers .....................................................6-20
MMain switch/steering lock ..........................3-2
Multi-function display ................................3-5
OOwner’s tool kit ..........................................6-1
PParking .......................................................5-4
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart .........................................................6-3
Pre-operation check list .............................4-2
RRear brake lever .........................................3-9
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels ...............................................6-6
Replacing a front turn signal light bulb....6-25
Replacing a headlight bulb ......................6-24
Replacing the auxiliary light bulb .............6-27Replacing the fuses .................................6-23
Replacing the license plate light bulb......6-26
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb or a
rear turn signal light bulb.......................6-25
Right view ..................................................2-2
SSeat ..........................................................3-11
Sidestand .................................................3-13
Speedometer .............................................3-4
Starting a cold engine ................................5-1
Starting off .................................................5-2
Storage.......................................................7-3
Storage compartment ..............................3-12
TTips for reducing fuel consumption ...........5-3
Tires .........................................................6-15
Troubleshooting .......................................6-27
Troubleshooting charts ............................6-28
VValve clearance ........................................6-15
INDEX
1B9-F8199-E1.qxd 9/10/06 09:59 Página 75