2008 YAMAHA MT-01 bulb

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 display ......................3-5
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ...............3-9
Handlebar switches ........................3-9
Clutch lever ...................................3-10
Shift pedal .....................................3-11
Brake lever ...................................3-11
Brake pedal ..................................3-12
Fuel tank cap ................................3-12
Fuel ...............................................3-13
Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose ..........................................3-14
Catalytic converters ......................3-14
Seat ..............................................3-15
Adjusting the front fork ..................3-15
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-17
Luggage strap holders ..................3-19
EXUP system ...............................3-20
Sidestand ......................................3-20Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-21
PRE-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
Removing and installing the
cowling ........................................ 6-6
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-7
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..... 6-8
Air filter element ........................... 6-12
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-12
Valve clearance ............................ 6-12
Tires ............................................. 6-13
Cast wheels .................................. 6-15
Clutch lever .................................. 6-16Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ....................................... 6-16
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-16
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-17
Changing the brake and clutch
fluids ......................................... 6-18
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-18
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain ................................ 6-20
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-20
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-21
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-21
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
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
Tail/brake light ............................. 6-30
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 6-30
Replacing the license plate light
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Replacing an auxiliary light bulb ... 6-31
Supporting the motorcycle ............ 6-33
Troubleshooting ............................ 6-33
Troubleshooting chart ................... 6-34
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE.......................................... 7-1
Matte color caution ......................... 7-1
Care ................................................ 7-1
Storage ...........................................7-4
SPECIFICATIONS ............................. 8-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION............. 9-1
Identification numbers .................... 9-1
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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 afire.
3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on
the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
EAU36820
Replacing a headlight bulb This model is equipped with quartz bulb
headlights. If a headlight bulb burns
out, replace it as follows.
To replace a headlight bulb
1. Remove the headlight unit by re-
moving the bolts on each side.To replace the high beam head-
light bulba. Remove the headlight bulb
holder cover by turning it coun-
terclockwise.
1. Low beam headlight bulb
2. High beam headlight bulb
1. Bolt
1. Headlight bulb holder cover
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6 b. Disconnect the headlight cou-
pler, and then unhook the
headlight bulb holder.
c. Remove the defective bulb.
WARNING
EWA10790
Headlight bulbs get very hot. There-
fore, keep flammable products away
from a lit headlight bulb, and do not
touch the bulb until it has cooleddown.
d. Place a new headlight bulb into
position, and then secure it with
the bulb holder.
CAUTION:
ECA10650
Take care not to damage the follow-
ing parts:

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.e. Connect the coupler, and then
install the headlight bulb holder
cover by turning it clockwise.
To replace the low beam headlight
bulba. Disconnect the headlight cou-
pler, and then remove the de-
fective bulb by turning it
counterclockwise.
1. Headlight coupler
2. Headlight bulb holder
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
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WARNING
EWA10790
Headlight bulbs get very hot. There-
fore, keep flammable products away
from a lit headlight bulb, and do not
touch the bulb until it has cooleddown.
b. Install the bulb by turning it
clockwise.CAUTION:
ECA10650
Take care not to damage the follow-
ing parts:


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.c. Connect the headlight coupler.
2. Install the headlight unit by install-
ing the bolts.
3. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
1. Headlight coupler
2. Headlight bulb
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
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EAU24181
Tail/brake light This model is equipped with an LED-
type tail/brake light.
If the tail/brake light does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check it.
EAU24202
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb 1. Remove the turn signal light lens
by removing the screw.
2. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.
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.CAUTION:
ECA11190
Do not overtighten the screw, other-wise the lens may break.
EAU36810
Replacing the license plate
light bulb 1. Remove the license plate light cov-
er by removing the screws.
2. Remove the license plate light lens
by removing the screws.
1. Screw
1. Screw
2. License plate light cover
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63. Remove the defective bulb by pull-
ing it out from the socket.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the license plate light lens
by installing the screws.6. Install the license plate light cover
by installing the screws.
EAU36840
Replacing an auxiliary light
bulb This model is equipped with three aux-
iliary lights. If an auxiliary light bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove the headlight unit by re-
moving the bolts on each side.
1. Screw
2. License plate light lens
1. License plate light bulb
1. Auxiliary light bulb A
2. Auxiliary light bulb B
3. Auxiliary light bulb C
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6
NOTE:
Skip steps 2 and 7 if the auxiliary lightbulb A is being replaced.
2. To replace auxiliary light bulb B or
C, remove the corresponding
headlight unit side cover bracket
and the headlight unit side cover
by removing the screws.3. Remove the socket (together with
the bulb) by turning it counter-
clockwise.
4. Remove the defective bulb by pull-
ing it out.5. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
6. Install the socket (together with the
bulb) by turning it clockwise.
7. Install the headlight unit side cover
and the headlight unit side cover
bracket by installing the screws.
8. Install the headlight unit by install-
ing the bolts.1. Bolt
1. Screw
2. Headlight unit side cover bracket
3. Headlight unit side cover
1. Auxiliary light bulb socket
1. Auxiliary light bulb
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