INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION.....................1-1
Further safe-riding points .................1-4
DESCRIPTION.....................................2-1
Left view ...........................................2-1
Right view .........................................2-2
Controls and instruments .................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS........................................3-1
Main switch/steering lock .................3-1
Indicator lights ..................................3-2
Speedometer unit .............................3-2
Battery voltage/fuel gauge ...............3-3
Clock .................................................3-4
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .................3-5
Handlebar switches ..........................3-5
Front brake lever...............................3-6
Rear brake lever................................3-6
Fuel tank cap ....................................3-7
Fuel ...................................................3-8
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose .....3-9
Catalytic converter............................3-9
Seat...................................................3-9
Front storage compartment............3-10Storage compartment.....................3-11
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies...................................3-12
Sidestand ........................................3-12
Ignition circuit cut-off system .........3-13
PRE-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 panels........6-6
Checking the spark plug ..................6-7
Engine oil ..........................................6-9
Final transmission oil ......................6-11
Coolant ...........................................6-12
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ......................................6-14Adjusting the carburetor .................6-15
Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ..............................................6-15
Valve clearance ...............................6-16
Tires ................................................6-16
Cast wheels ....................................6-18
Front and rear brake lever free
play ..............................................6-19
Checking the front and rear brake
pads.............................................6-19
Checking the brake fluid level ........6-20
Changing the brake fluid ................6-21
Checking and lubricating
the cables ....................................6-21
Lubricating the front and rear brake
levers ...........................................6-22
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand .........6-22
Checking the front fork ...................6-23
Checking the steering.....................6-23
Checking the wheel bearings .........6-24
Battery ............................................6-24
Replacing the fuses ........................6-26
Replacing a headlight bulb .............6-27
Replacing a front turn signal
light bulb......................................6-29
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb
or a rear turn signal light bulb .....6-30
Replacing the license plate light
bulb .............................................6-31
Replacing the auxiliary light bulb ...6-31
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EAU12331
Anti-theft alarm (optional)
This motorcycle can be equipped
with an optional anti-theft alarm by a
Yamaha dealer. Contact a Yamaha
dealer for more information.
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Handlebar switches
1. Dimmer switch “j/k”
2. Turn signal switch “c/d”
3. Horn switch “a”
1. Hazard switch
“”2. Start switch “g”
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Dimmer switch “j/k”
Set this switch to “
j” for the high
beam and to “
k” for the low beam.
With the headlight on low beam,
press this switch downwards to flash
the headlight.
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Turn signal switch “c/d”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “
d”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “
c”. When
released, the switch returns to the
center position. To cancel the turn
signal lights, push the switch in after it
has returned to the center position.
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Horn switch “a”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
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Start switch “g”
With the sidestand up, push this
switch while applying the front or rear
brake to crank the engine with the
starter.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-5
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ECA10050
CAUTION:
See page 5-1 for starting instruc-
tions prior to starting the engine.
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Hazard switch “ ”
With the key in the “
f” position, turn
this switch to“” to turn on the
hazard lights (simultaneous flashing
of all turn signal lights).
The hazard lights are used in case of
an emergency or to warn other drivers
when your vehicle is stopped where it
might be a traffic hazard.
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CAUTION:
Do not use the hazard lights for an
extended length of time with the
engine not running, otherwise the
battery may discharge.
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Front brake lever
1. Front brake lever
The front brake lever is located on the
right handlebar grip. To apply the
front brake, pull this lever toward the
handlebar grip.
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Rear brake lever
1. Rear brake lever
The rear brake lever is located on the
left handlebar grip. To apply the rear
brake, pull this lever toward the hand-
lebar grip.
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1
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EWA10240
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WARNING
The vehicle must not be ridden with
the sidestand down, or if the sides-
tand cannot be properly moved up
(or does not stay up), otherwise the
sidestand could contact the ground
and distract the operator, resulting
in a possible loss of control. Yama-
ha’s ignition circuit cut-off system
has been designed to assist the
operator in fulfilling the responsibi-
lity of raising the sidestand before
starting off. Therefore, check this
system regularly as described
below and have a Yamaha dealer
repair it if it does not function pro-
perly.
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Ignition circuit cut-off
system
The ignition circuit cut-off system
(comprising the sidestand switch and
brake light switches) has the following
functions.
It prevents starting when the
sidestand is up, but neither brake
is applied.
It prevents starting when either
brake is applied, but the sides-
tand is still down.
It cuts the running engine when
the sidestand is moved down.
Periodically check the operation of
the ignition circuit cut-off system
according to the following procedure.
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WARNING
The vehicle must be placed on
the centerstand during this ins-
pection.
If a malfunction is noted, have
a Yamaha dealer check the
system before riding.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-13
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4
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
4-3
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Brake levers• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.3-6, 5-2, 6-22
Centerstand, sidestand• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pivots if necessary.6-22
Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
• Tighten if necessary.---
Instruments, lights, signals • Check operation.
and switches• Correct if necessary.---
Sidestand switch• Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system.
• If system is defective, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle.3-12
Battery• Check fluid level.
• Fill with distilled water if necessary. 6-24
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ODOMETER READING (x 1000 Km)
ANNUAL
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
1 6 12 18 24CHECK
8*Rear brake• Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.√√ √ √√ √• Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
9*Brake hoses• Check for cracks or damage.√√√√ √• Replace. Every 4 years
10 *Wheels• Check runout and for damage.√√√√
• Check tread depth and for damage.
11 *Tires• Replace if necessary.
√√√√ √
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
12 *Wheel bearings• Check bearing for looseness or damage.√√√√
13 *Steering bearings• Check bearing play and steering for roughness.√√ √ √√• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 20000 km
14 *Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly
tightened.√√√√ √
15Sidestand, centerstand• Check operation.
• Lubricate.√√√√ √
16 *Sidestand switch• Check operation.√√ √ √√ √
17 *Front fork• Check operation and for oil leakage.√√√√
18 *Shock absorber
• Check operation and shock absorbers for oil leakage.√√√√
assemblies
19 *Carburetor• Adjust engine idling speed.√√ √ √√ √
• Change. (See page 6-9.)√When the oil change indicator light
20Engine oilcomes on (every 3000 km)
• Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage. Every 3000 km√
21 *Engine oil strainer• Clean.√√√
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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ODOMETER READING (x 1000 Km)
ANNUAL
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
1 6 12 18 24CHECK
22 *Cooling system• Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage.√√√√ √
• Change. Every 3 years
• Check vehicle for oil leakage.
23Final transmission oil• Initial 500 km√√
• Change.√√
24 *V-belt• Replace. Every 10000 km
25 *Front and rear brake
• Check operation.√√ √ √√ √
switches
26Moving parts and cables• Lubricate.√√√√ √
Throttle grip housing • Check operation and free play.
27 * • Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary.√√√√ √
and cable
• Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable.
28 *Mufflers and exhaust
pipes• Check the screw clamps for looseness.√√ √ √√ √
29 *Lights, signals and • Check operation.
switches• Adjust headlight beam.√√ √ √√ √
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-5
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NOTE:
The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
Hydraulic brake service
• Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
• Every two years change the brake fluid.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
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EAUS1130
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb or a rear turn signal
light bulb
Tail/brake light bulb
1. Screw
2. Tail/brake light lens
3. Bulb
1. Remove the tail/brake light lens
by removing the screw.
2. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise.
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the
screw.Rear turn signal light bulb
1. Turn signal light lens
2. Screw
3. Turn signal light bulb lens
4. Bulb
1. Remove the tail/brake light bulb
lens by removing the screw.
2. Remove the left or right turn sig-
nal light bulb lens by pulling it
backwards.
3. Remove the bulb cap by remo-
ving the screw.
4. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise.
5. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
6. Install the bulb cap by installing
the screw7. Install the turn signal light bulb
lens.
8. Install the tail/brake light bulb
lens by installing the screw.
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CAUTION:
Do not overtighten the screws,
otherwise the lens may break.
1 2
3 4
1 2 3
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6-30
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