TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY 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
Indicator and warning lights ............3-4
Multi-function meter unit .................3-5
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .............3-10
Handlebar switches ......................3-10
Clutch lever ...................................3-12
Shift pedal .....................................3-12
Brake lever ...................................3-12
Brake pedal ..................................3-13
Fuel tank cap ................................3-13
Fuel ...............................................3-14
Fuel tank breather hose ................3-15
Catalytic converter ........................3-15
Rider seat .....................................3-15
Helmet holder ...............................3-16
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-17
EXUP system ...............................3-19
Sidestand ......................................3-19
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........3-20
Auxiliary DC connector .................3-22PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list .................. 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Shifting ........................................... 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 .......................... 6-2
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-6
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..... 6-7
Transfer case oil ........................... 6-10
Air filter element ........................... 6-10
Checking the throttle cable
free play .................................... 6-11
Valve clearance ............................ 6-11
Tires ............................................. 6-11
Cast wheels .................................. 6-13
Clutch lever .................................. 6-14
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ........................................ 6-14
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-14Checking the brake and clutch
fluid levels ................................. 6-15
Changing the brake and clutch
fluids ......................................... 6-16
Drive belt slack ............................ 6-17
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-17
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-18
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-18
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 6-19
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................. 6-19
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 6-20
Checking the front fork ................. 6-20
Checking the steering .................. 6-21
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-21
Battery ......................................... 6-22
Replacing the fuses ..................... 6-23
Replacing a headlight bulb .......... 6-24
Tail/brake light ............................. 6-27
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 6-28
License plate light ........................ 6-28
Replacing an auxiliary light
bulb ........................................... 6-28
Supporting the motorcycle ........... 6-29
Troubleshooting ........................... 6-30
Troubleshooting chart .................. 6-31U5C4E1E0.book Page 1 Monday, November 13, 2006 1:14 PM
DESCRIPTION
2-1
2
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Left view1. Headlight (page 6-24)
2. Clutch fluid reservoir (page 6-15)
3. Seat lock (page 3-15)
4. Main fuse (page 6-23)
5. Battery (page 6-22)
6. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1)
7. License plate light (page 6-28)
8. Tail/brake light (page 6-27)9. Engine oil drain bolt B (crankcase) (page 6-7)
10.Engine oil drain bolt A (crankcase) (page 6-7)
11.Shift pedal (page 3-12)U5C4E1E0.book Page 1 Monday, November 13, 2006 1:14 PM
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
4-3
4
Control cablesMake sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate if necessary.6-17
Wheels and tiresCheck for damage.
Check tire condition and tread depth.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.6-11, 6-13
Brake and shift pedalsMake sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary.6-18
Brake and clutch leversMake sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.6-19
SidestandMake sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pivot if necessary.6-19
Chassis fastenersMake sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
Tighten if necessary.—
Instruments, lights, signals
and switchesCheck operation.
Correct if necessary.—
Sidestand switchCheck operation of ignition circuit cut-off system.
If system is defective, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle.3-19 ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-4
6
EAU36771
NOTE:
Air filter
This model’s air filter is equipped with a disposable oil-coated paper element, which must not be cleaned with com-
pressed air to avoid damaging it.
The air filter element needs to be replaced more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
Hydraulic brake and clutch service
Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid and clutch fluid levels.
24 Engine oilChange.
Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.√√√√√ √
25Engine oil filter car-
tridgeReplace.√√√
26*Transfer case oilCheck oil level.√√
Change.√√√
27*Front and rear brake
switchesCheck operation.√√√√√ √
28Moving parts and ca-
blesLubricate.√√√√ √
29*Throttle grip housing
and cableCheck operation and free play.
Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary.
Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable.√√√√ √
30*Muffler and exhaust
pipeCheck the screw clamp for looseness.√√√√√
31*Lights, signals and
switchesCheck operation.
Adjust headlight beam.√√√√√ √ NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (× 1000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
1 10203040
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-14
6
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Clutch lever Since this model is equipped with a hy-
draulic clutch, adjusting the clutch lever
free play is not needed. However, it is
necessary to check the clutch fluid level
and check the hydraulic system for
leakage before each ride. If the clutch
lever free play does become excessive,
and shifting becomes rough or clutch
slippage occurs, causing poor acceler-
ation, there may be air in the clutch sys-
tem. If there is air in the hydraulic
system, have a Yamaha dealer bleed
the system before operating the motor-
cycle.
EAU22270
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch The rear brake light switch, which is ac-
tivated by the brake pedal, is properly
adjusted when the brake light comes
on just before braking takes effect. If
necessary, adjust the brake light switch
as follows.
Turn the adjusting nut while holding the
rear brake light switch in place. To
make the brake light come on earlier,
turn the adjusting nut in direction (a). To
make the brake light come on later, turn
the adjusting nut in direction (b).
EAU22390
Checking the front and rear
brake pads The front and rear brake pads must be
checked for wear at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
EAU22430
Front brake pads
Each front brake pad is provided with
wear indicator grooves, which allow
you to check the brake pad wear with-
out having to disassemble the brake.
To check the brake pad wear, check
the wear indicator grooves. If a brake
pad has worn to the point that the wear
1. Rear brake light switch
2. Rear brake light switch adjusting nut
1. Brake pad wear indicator groove
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-27
6
Headlight bulb
Do not touch the glass part of
the headlight bulb to keep it free
from oil, otherwise the transpar-
ency of the glass, the luminosity
of the bulb, and the bulb life will
be adversely affected. Thor-
oughly clean off any dirt and fin-
gerprints on the headlight bulb
using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.
Headlight lens
Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the headlight
lens.
Do not use a headlight bulb of awattage higher than specified.3. Connect the headlight coupler.
Installing the headlight unit
1. Install the headlight unit by install-
ing the screws.
2. Connect the coupler to the head-
light cover.
3. Install the headlight cover by in-
stalling the bolts.
4. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
EAU24180
Tail/brake light This model is equipped with an LED
type of tail/brake light.
If the tail/brake light does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check it.
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.U5C4E1E0.book Page 27 Monday, November 13, 2006 1:14 PM
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
7-2
7cleaning products, solvent or
thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust re-
movers or inhibitors, brake flu-
id, antifreeze or electrolyte.
Do not use high-pressure wash-
ers or steam-jet cleaners since
they cause water seepage and
deterioration in the following ar-
eas: seals (of wheel and swing-
arm bearings, fork and brakes),
electric components (couplers,
connectors, instruments,
switches and lights), breather
hoses and vents.
For motorcycles equipped with
a windshield: Do not use strong
cleaners or hard sponges as
they will cause dulling or
scratching. Some cleaning com-
pounds for plastic may leave
scratches on the windshield.
Test the product on a small hid-
den part of the windshield to
make sure that it does not leave
any marks. If the windshield is
scratched, use a quality plastic
polishing compound afterwashing.After normal use
Remove dirt with warm water, a mild
detergent, and a soft, clean sponge,
and then rinse thoroughly with clean
water. Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush
for hard-to-reach areas. Stubborn dirt
and insects will come off more easily if
the area is covered with a wet cloth for
a few minutes before cleaning.
After riding in the rain, near the sea oron salt-sprayed roadsSince sea salt or salt sprayed on roads
during winter are extremely corrosive in
combination with water, carry out the
following steps after each ride in the
rain, near the sea or on salt-sprayed
roads.NOTE:Salt sprayed on roads in the winter mayremain well into spring.
1. Clean the motorcycle with cold wa-
ter and a mild detergent, after the
engine has cooled down.
CAUTION:
ECA10790
Do not use warm water since it in-
creases the corrosive action of thesalt.
2. After drying the motorcycle, apply
a corrosion protection spray on all
metal, including chrome- and nick-
el-plated, surfaces to prevent cor-
rosion.
After cleaning
1. Dry the motorcycle with a chamois
or an absorbing cloth.
2. Use a chrome polish to shine
chrome, aluminum and stainless-
steel parts, including the exhaust
system. (Even the thermally in-
duced discoloring of stainless-
steel exhaust systems can be re-
moved through polishing.)
3. To prevent corrosion, it is recom-
mended to apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray on all metal,
including chrome- and nickel-plat-
ed, surfaces.
4. Use spray oil as a universal clean-
er to remove any remaining dirt.
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
Caster angle:
30.90 °
Trail:
152.0 mm (5.98 in)Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
130/70R18M/C 63H
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D251FRear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
190/60R17M/C 78H
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D251Loading:Maximum load:
204 kg (450 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories)Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):Loading condition:
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
280 kPa (41 psi) (2.80 kgf/cm²)
Loading condition:
90–204 kg (198–450 lb)Front:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
280 kPa (41 psi) (2.80 kgf/cm²)
Front wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
18M/C x MT4.00Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
17M/C x MT5.50Front brake:Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right foot operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Front suspension:Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damperWheel travel:
130.0 mm (5.12 in)
Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
110.0 mm (4.33 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
Transistorized coil ignition (digital)
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
GT14B-4
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 12.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Low beam headlight:
12 V, 51.0 W × 1
High beam headlight:
12 V, 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
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