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1. Headlight bulb cover
2. Headlight bulb holder
EWA10790
s sWARNING
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 headlight bulb into position, and then secure it with
the bulb holder.
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
ECA10650
CAUTION:
Take care not to damage the follo-
wing parts:
Headlight bulb
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 adversely affec-
ted. Thoroughly clean off any
dirt and fingerprints on the
headlight bulb using a cloth
moistened with alcohol or thin-
ner.
Headlight lens
• Do not affix any type of tinted film or stickers to the head-
light lens.
• Do not use a headlight bulb of a wattage higher than spe-
cified.
5. Install the headlight 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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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Size120/70-15 M/C 56S(Michelin)
120/70-15 M/C 56P(Pirelli)
Manufacturer/model MICHELIN/GOLD STANDARD
PIRELLI/GTS23
Rear tireTypeTubeless
Size 140/70-14 M/C 68S(Michelin)
140/70-14 M/C 68P(Pirelli)
Manufacturer/model MICHELIN/GOLD STANDARD
PIRELLI/GTS24
LoadingMaximum load180 kg (396.9 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 typeAluminium wheel
Rim size 15 x MT3.50
Rear wheelWheel typeAluminium wheel
Rim size 14 x MT3.75
Front brakeTypeSingle disc brake
Operation Right hand operation
Recommended fluid DOT 4
Rear brakeTypeSingle disc brake
Operation Left hand operation
Recommended fluid DOT 4
Front suspensionTypeTelescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel 110 mm (4.33 in)
Rear suspensionTypeUnit swing Spring/shock absorber type
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel 95 mm (3.74 in)
Electrical systemIgnition systemTransistorized coil ignition (digital)
Charging system AC magneto
BatteryManufacturer/modelYuasa/YTX9-BS
Voltage, capacity 12 V, 8.0 Ah
Bulb voltage, wattage x quantity
Headlight12 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
Rear turn signal light 12 V, 10.0 W x 2
License plate light 12 V, 5.0 W x 1
Meter lighting LED
Fuel level warning lamp LED
High beam Indicator light LED
SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
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Turn signal indicator lightLED x 2
Engine trouble warning light LED
Immobilizer light LED
FusesMain fuse:30 A
Headlight fuse: 15 A
Signaling system fuse: 15 A
Ignition fuse: 5 A
Ecu fuse (backup): 5 A
Radiator fan fuse: 10 A
Backup fuse (backup): 5 A
Reserve fuse: 30 A
15 A
10 A
5 A
SPECIFICATIONS
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AAcceleration and deceleration ...................5-2
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ................................................6-12
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..........................3-8
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ...................6-28
BBattery......................................................6-23
Brake fluid level, checking .......................6-18
Brake fluid, changing ...............................6-19
Brake lever, front ......................................3-10
Brake lever, rear .......................................3-10
Brake levers, lubricating ..........................6-20
Braking .......................................................5-3
CCables, checking and lubricating ............6-20
Care............................................................7-1
Catalytic converter ...................................3-13
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .......................................6-21
Coolant.....................................................6-11
Coolant temperature gauge .......................3-5
Cowlings and panel, removing and
installing ...................................................6-6
DDimmer switch ...........................................3-9
Display, multi-function ...............................3-5
EEngine break-in ..........................................5-4
Engine oil ...................................................6-8
Engine trouble warning light ......................3-3
FFinal transmission oil ...............................6-10
Front and rear brake lever free play.........6-17
Front and rear brake pads, checking ......6-18Front fork, checking .................................6-21
Fuel ..........................................................3-12
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ..........5-3
Fuel gauge .................................................3-4
Fuel level warning light ..............................3-3
Fuel tank cap ...........................................3-11
Fuses, replacing .......................................6-24
HHandlebar switches ...................................3-9
Hazard switch ............................................3-9
Headlight bulb, replacing .........................6-25
High beam indicator light...........................3-3
Horn switch ................................................3-9
IIdentification 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
KKey identification number ..........................9-1
LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ...........6-28
MMain switch/steering lock ..........................3-2
Matte color, caution ...................................7-1
Model label ................................................9-2
PParking .......................................................5-4
Part locations .............................................2-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart .........................................................6-3
Pre-operation check list .............................4-2
SSafe-riding points.......................................1-4Safety information ......................................1-1
Seat ..........................................................3-13
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting....3-17
Sidestand .................................................3-17
Spark plug, checking .................................6-7
Specifications.............................................8-1
Speedometer .............................................3-4
Start switch ................................................3-9
Starting a cold engine ................................5-1
Starting off .................................................5-2
Steering, checking ...................................6-22
Storage.......................................................7-3
Storage compartment (front) ...................3-15
Storage compartment (rear) .....................3-16
Storage compartments ............................3-14
TTail/brake light bulb or rear turn signal
light bulb, replacing ...............................6-27
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ............6-14
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ..............................................6-20
Tires .........................................................6-15
Tool kit ........................................................6-1
Troubleshooting .......................................6-29
Troubleshooting charts ............................6-30
Turn signal indicator lights .........................3-3
Turn signal light bulb (front), replacing ....6-27
Turn signal switch ......................................3-9
VValve clearance ........................................6-14
Vehicle identification number .....................9-1
WWheel bearings, checking........................6-23
Wheels .....................................................6-17
INDEX
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