2008 YAMAHA MAJESTY 400 seats

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
Immobilizer system ..........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock .................3-2
Indicator and warning lights .............3-3
Speedometer ...................................3-5
Tachometer .....................................3-5
Multi-function display .......................3-5
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ................3-9
Handlebar switches .........................3-9
Front brake lever ...........................3-11
Rear brake lever ............................3-11
Rear brake lock lever .....................3-11
ABS (for ABS models) ...................3-12
Fuel tank cap .................................3-13
Fuel ................................................3-14
Catalytic converters .......................3-14
Seats .............................................3-15
Adjusting the rider seat ..................3-16
Storage compartments ..................3-17
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies .................................3-18
Sidestand .......................................3-19Ignition circuit cut-off system ......... 3-20
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
.............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list ................... 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING
POINTS
............................................... 5-1
Starting the 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 ............................... 5-4
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 .......................................... 6-7
Checking the spark plug ................ 6-11
Engine oil and oil filter element ..... 6-13
Final transmission oil ..................... 6-16
Coolant .......................................... 6-17
Air filter elements and check hoses and
V-belt case air filter element ...... 6-19
Checking the throttle cable free
play ............................................ 6-22Valve clearance ............................ 6-22
Tires .............................................. 6-22
Cast wheels .................................. 6-24
Front and rear brake lever free
play ............................................ 6-25
Adjusting the rear brake lock lever
cable .......................................... 6-26
Checking the front and rear brake
pads ........................................... 6-26
Checking the brake fluid level ....... 6-27
Changing the brake fluid ............... 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 6-28
Checking and lubricating the throttle
grip and cable ............................ 6-29
Lubricating the front and rear brake
levers ......................................... 6-29
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ........ 6-29
Checking the front fork .................. 6-30
Checking the steering ................... 6-31
Checking the wheel bearings ........ 6-31
Battery ........................................... 6-32
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-33
Replacing a headlight bulb ........... 6-35
Tail/brake light ............................... 6-36
Replacing a front turn signal light
bulb ............................................ 6-36
Replacing a rear turn signal light
bulb ............................................ 6-37

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-15
2
34
5
6
7
8
9

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Seats
Rider seat
To open the rider seat
1. Place the scooter on the center-
stand.
2. Insert the key into the main switch,
and then turn it counterclockwise.
NOTE:

Do not push inward when turning the
key.
3. Fold the rider seat up.To close the rider seat
1. Fold the rider seat down, and then
push it down to lock it in place.
2. Remove the key from the main
switch if the scooter will be left un-
attended.NOTE:

Make sure that the rider seat is properly
secured before riding.
Passenger seat
To remove the passenger seat
1. Open the rider seat.
2. Remove the bolt, and then pull the
passenger seat forward.

1. Rider seat
2. Passenger seat
2 1

1. Open.
1. Rider seat
1
1

1. Passenger seat
2. Bolt
2
1

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-17
2
34
5
6
7
8
9

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Storage compartments
Front storage compartment A
To open the storage compartment
when it is locked, insert the key in the
lock, turn it counterclockwise, and then
grasp the lock while pushing the button
in.
To open the storage compartment
when it is unlocked, simply grasp the
lock while pushing the button in.
To lock the storage compartment, push
the lid into the original position, insert
the key in the lock, turn it clockwise,and then remove it.
Front storage compartment B
To open the storage compartment,
slide the lever up, and then pull on the
lever.To close the storage compartment,
push the lid into the original position.
WARNING

EWA11160
Do not store heavy items in this
compartment.
Rear storage compartment
Two helmets can be stored in the stor-
age compartment under the seats.
(See page 3-15.)
1. Open.
2. Button
3. Lid
23
1

1. Lock.
2. Lid
2
1

1. Storage compartment opening lever
2. Lid
2
1

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