2008 YAMAHA MAJESTY 400 high beam

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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To unlock the steering
Push the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.
WARNING

EWA10060
Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is moving,
otherwise the electrical systems will
be switched off, which may result in
loss of control or an accident. Make
sure that the vehicle is stopped be-
fore turning the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK”.
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(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the taillight,
license plate light and auxiliary lights
are on. The hazard lights and turn sig-
nal lights can be turned on, but all other
electrical systems are off. The key can
be removed.
The steering must be locked before the
key can be turned to “ ”.
CAUTION:

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Do not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-
wise the battery may discharge.
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Indicator and warning lights
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Turn signal indicator lights “” and
“”
The corresponding indicator light flash-
es when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
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High beam indicator light “”
This indicator light comes on when the
1. Turn signal indicator lights “ ” and “ ”
2. High beam indicator light “ ”
3. Immobilizer system indicator light
4. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
5. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning
light “ ” (for ABS models)
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ABS

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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high beam of the headlight is switched
on.

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Engine trouble warning light “”
This warning light comes on when an
electrical circuit monitoring the engine
is defective. When this occurs, have a
Yamaha dealer check the self-diagno-
sis system.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”. If the warning light does not come
on for a few seconds, then go off, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
EAU11551
ABS warning light “” (for ABS
models)
CAUTION:

ECA10830
If the ABS warning light comes on or
flashes while riding, the ABS may be
defective. If this occurs, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
See page 3-12 for an explanation of the
ABS.The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by setting the engine
stop switch to “” and turning the key
to “ON”. The warning light should come
on for a few seconds, and then go off. If
the warning light does not come on or
remains on, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical circuit.
WARNING

EWA11350
When the ABS warning light comes
on or flashes while riding, the brake
system reverts to conventional brak-
ing. Therefore, be careful not to
cause the wheel to lock during emer-
gency braking.
NOTE:

The ABS warning light may come on
while pushing the start switch and while
accelerating the engine with the scoot-
er on its centerstand, but this does not
indicate a malfunction.
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Immobilizer system indicator light
The electrical circuit of the indicator
light can be checked by turning the keyto “ON”.
If the indicator light does not come on
for a few seconds, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-
cuit.
When the key is turned to “OFF” and 30
seconds have passed, the indicator
light will start flashing indicating the im-
mobilizer system is enabled. After 24
hours have passed, the indicator light
will stop flashing, however the immobi-
lizer system is still enabled.
This model is also equipped with a
self-diagnosis device for the immobiliz-
er system. (See page 3-5 for an expla-
nation of the self-diagnosis device.)
ABS

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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9Right

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Pass switch “PASS”
Press this switch to flash the headlight.
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Dimmer switch “/”
Set this switch to “” for the high
beam and to “” for the low beam.
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Turn signal switch “/”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “”. When re-leased, the switch returns to the center
position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
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Horn switch “”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
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Engine stop switch “/”
Set this switch to “” before starting
the engine. Set this switch to “” to
stop the engine in case of an emergen-
cy, such as when the vehicle overturns
or when the throttle cable is stuck.
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Start switch “”
With the sidestand up, push this switch
while applying the front or rear brake to
crank the engine with the starter.
CAUTION:

ECA10050
See page 5-1 for starting instruc-
tions prior to starting the engine.
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(for ABS models)
The engine trouble warning light and
ABS warning light will come on when
the key is turned to “ON” and the start
switch is pushed, but this does not indi-
cate a malfunction.
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Hazard switch “”
With the key in the “ON” or “” posi-
tion, use this switch to turn on the haz-
ard 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.
CAUTION:

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Do not use the hazard lights for an
extended length of time with the en-
gine not running, otherwise the bat-
tery may discharge.
1. Engine stop switch “/”
2. Hazard switch “”
3. Start switch “”
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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CAUTION:

ECA10640
Do not use a fuse of a higher amper-
age rating than recommended to
avoid causing extensive damage to
the electrical system and possibly a
fire.
3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on
the electrical circuit in question tocheck if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
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Replacing a headlight bulb
This model is equipped with quartz bulb
headlights. If a headlight bulb burns
out, have a Yamaha dealer replace it
and, if necessary, adjust the headlight
beam.
Specified fuses:
Main fuse:
40.0 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Headlight fuse:
25.0 A
Hazard fuse:
10.0 A
Radiator fan fuse:
10.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
10.0 A
ABS control unit fuse:
YP400A 10.0 A
ABS motor fuse:
YP400A 30.0 A
Backup fuse:
10.0 A

SPECIFICATIONS
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9Battery:

Model:
GT9B-4
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 8.0 Ah
Headlight:
Bulb type:
Halogen bulb
Bulb voltage, wattage
×
quantity:
Headlight:
12 V, 60 W/55.0 W
×
2
Tail/brake light:
LED
Front turn signal light:
12 V, 21.0 W
×
2
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 21.0 W
×
2
Auxiliary light:
12 V, 5.0 W
×
2
License plate light:
12 V, 5.0 W
×
1
Meter lighting:
12 V, 2.0 W
×
3
High beam indicator light:
12 V, 1.4 W
×
1
Turn signal indicator light:
12 V, 1.4 W
×
2
Engine trouble warning light:
12 V, 1.4 W
×
1
ABS warning light:
YP400A 12 V, 1.4 W
×
1
Immobilizer system indicator light:
LED

Fuses:
Main fuse:
40.0 A
Headlight fuse:
25.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Radiator fan fuse:
10.0 A
Hazard fuse:
10.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
10.0 A
ABS control unit fuse:
YP400A 10.0 A
ABS motor fuse:
YP400A 30.0 A
Backup fuse:
10.0 A

INDEX
A
ABS (for ABS models) .............................3-12
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ..........3-4
Acceleration and deceleration ...................5-2
Air filter elements and check hoses and
V-belt case air filter element ..................6-19
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..........................3-9
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ...................6-38
B
Battery .....................................................6-32
Brake fluid, changing ...............................6-28
Brake fluid level, checking .......................6-27
Brake lever, front .....................................3-11
Brake lever, rear ......................................3-11
Brake levers, lubricating ..........................6-29
Braking ......................................................5-2
C
Cables, checking and lubricating .............6-28
Care ...........................................................7-1
Catalytic converters .................................3-14
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and
lubricating ..............................................6-29
Coolant ....................................................6-17
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing ..................................................6-7
D
Dimmer switch .........................................3-10
E
Engine break-in .........................................5-4
Engine oil and oil filter element ................6-13
Engine stop switch...................................3-10
Engine trouble warning light ......................3-4
F
Final transmission oil ...............................6-16Front and rear brake lever free play ........ 6-25
Front and rear brake pads, checking....... 6-26
Front fork, checking ................................. 6-30
Fuel ......................................................... 3-14
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing .......... 5-3
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-13
Fuses, replacing ...................................... 6-33
H
Handlebar switches ................................... 3-9
Hazard switch .......................................... 3-10
Headlight bulb, replacing ......................... 6-35
High beam indicator light ........................... 3-3
Horn switch.............................................. 3-10
I
Identification numbers ............................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................... 3-20
Immobilizer system.................................... 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ............. 3-4
Indicator and warning lights....................... 3-3
K
Key identification number .......................... 9-1
L
License plate light bulb, replacing ........... 6-38
M
Main switch/steering lock .......................... 3-2
Matte color, caution ................................... 7-1
Model label ................................................ 9-2
Multi-function display ................................. 3-5
P
Parking ...................................................... 5-4
Part locations............................................. 2-1
Pass switch ............................................. 3-10
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ........................................................ 6-3Pre-operation check list............................. 4-2
R
Rear brake lock lever .............................. 3-11
Rear brake lock lever cable, adjusting .... 6-26
Rider seat, adjusting ............................... 3-16
S
Safe-riding points ...................................... 1-4
Safety information ..................................... 1-1
Seats ....................................................... 3-15
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting.... 3-18
Sidestand ................................................ 3-19
Spark plug, checking ............................... 6-11
Specifications ............................................ 8-1
Speedometer............................................. 3-5
Starting off ................................................. 5-2
Starting the engine .................................... 5-1
Start switch.............................................. 3-10
Steering, checking................................... 6-31
Storage...................................................... 7-3
Storage compartments ............................ 3-17
T
Tachometer ............................................... 3-5
Tail/brake light ......................................... 6-36
Throttle cable free play, checking ........... 6-22
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ............................................. 6-29
Tires ........................................................ 6-22
Tool kit....................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting ...................................... 6-39
Troubleshooting charts............................ 6-40
Turn signal indicator lights ........................ 3-3
Turn signal light bulb (front), replacing .... 6-36
Turn signal light bulb (rear), replacing..... 6-37
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-10