TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
Safe riding ......................................1-1
Location of important labels ............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 .....................................3-1
Handlebar switches ........................3-1
Shift pedal .......................................3-2
Brake lever .....................................3-2
Brake pedal ....................................3-2
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-3
Fuel .................................................3-3
Fuel tank breather hose ..................3-4
Fuel cock ........................................3-5
Starter (choke) lever .......................3-6
Kickstarter .......................................3-6
Seat ................................................3-6
Sidestand ........................................3-7
Starting circuit cut-off system .........3-7
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS..............4-1
Pre-operation check list ..................4-2OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting and warming up a cold
engine ......................................... 5-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 5-2
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Engine break-in .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR................................. 6-1
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ........... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system ....... 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-4
Removing and installing panels ..... 6-6
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-7
Engine oil ....................................... 6-8
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 6-10
Cleaning the spark arrester .......... 6-12
Adjusting the carburetor ............... 6-13
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-13
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-14
Valve clearance ............................ 6-14
Tires ............................................. 6-15
Spoke wheels ............................... 6-16Accessories and replacement
parts ......................................... 6-16
Adjusting the clutch free play ....... 6-17
Adjusting the brake lever free
play ........................................... 6-17
Adjusting the brake pedal free
play ........................................... 6-18
Checking the shift pedal .............. 6-19
Checking the front and rear brake
shoes ........................................ 6-19
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-20
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain ................................ 6-21
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
brake lever ................................ 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
brake pedal ............................... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................. 6-23
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots ........................................ 6-24
Checking the front fork ................. 6-24
Checking the steering .................. 6-25
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-25
Battery ......................................... 6-26
Replacing the fuse ....................... 6-27
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SAFETY INFORMATION
1-3
1Gasoline and exhaust gas
GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMA-
BLE:
Always turn the engine off when
refueling.
Take care not to spill any gaso-
line on the engine or exhaust
pipe(s)/muffler(s) when refuel-
ing.
Never refuel while smoking or in
the vicinity of an open flame.
Never start the engine or let it run
for any length of time in a closed
area. The exhaust fumes are poi-
sonous and may cause loss of
consciousness and death within a
short time. Always operate your
motorcycle in an area that has ad-
equate ventilation.
Always turn the engine off before
leaving the motorcycle unattended
and remove the key from the main
switch. When parking the motor-
cycle, note the following:
The engine and exhaust pipe(s)/
muffler(s) may be hot, therefore,
park the motorcycle in a placewhere pedestrians or children
are not likely to touch these hot
areas.
Do not park the motorcycle on a
slope or soft ground, otherwise it
may fall over.
Do not park the motorcycle near
a flammable source (e.g., a ker-
osene heater, or near an open
flame), otherwise it could catch
fire.
When transporting the motorcycle
in another vehicle, make sure that
it is kept upright and that the fuel
cock(s) are turned to “ON” or
“RES” (for vacuum type)/“OFF”
(for manual type). If the motorcycle
should lean over, gasoline may
leak out of the carburetor or fuel
tank.
If you should swallow any gaso-
line, inhale a lot of gasoline vapor,
or allow gasoline to get into your
eyes, see your doctor immediately.
If any gasoline spills on your skin
or clothing, immediately wash the
affected area with soap and water
and change your clothes.
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DESCRIPTION
2-1
2
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Left view
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1. Fuel cock (page 3-5)
2. Starter (choke) lever (page 3-6)
3. Fuse (page 6-27)
4. Battery (page 6-26)
5. Clutch adjusting screw (page 6-17)
6. Engine oil drain bolt (page 6-8)
7. Shift pedal (page 3-2)
8. Throttle stop screw (page 6-13)
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DESCRIPTION
2-2
2
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Right view
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6
1. Spark arrester (page 6-12)
2. Seat (page 3-6)
3. Fuel tank (page 3-3)
4. Air filter element (page 6-10)
5. Spark plug cap (page 6-7)
6. Engine oil filler cap (page 6-8)
7. Brake pedal (page 3-2)
8. Kickstarter (page 3-6)U5B680E0.book Page 2 Tuesday, July 17, 2007 9:11 AM
DESCRIPTION
2-3
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Controls and instruments
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1. Left handlebar switch (page 3-1)
2. Main switch (page 3-1)
3. Right handlebar switch (page 3-1)
4. Brake lever (page 3-2)
5. Throttle grip (page 6-14)
6. Fuel tank cap (page 3-3)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-3
3
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Fuel tank cap To remove the fuel tank cap, turn it
counterclockwise, and then pull it off.
To install the fuel tank cap, insert it into
the tank opening, and then turn it clock-
wise.
WARNING
EWA11090
Make sure that the fuel tank cap isproperly closed before riding.
EAU13211
Fuel Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in
the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom
of the filler tube as shown.
WARNING
EWA10880
Do not overfill the fuel tank, oth-
erwise it may overflow when the
fuel warms up and expands.
Avoid spilling fuel on the hot en-gine.
CAUTION:
ECA10070
Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted surfac-es or plastic parts.
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For CanadaCAUTION:
ECA11400
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause severe
damage to internal engine parts,
such as the valves and piston rings,as well as to the exhaust system.
Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use regular unleaded gaso-
line with a pump octane number
1. Fuel tank cap
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Fuel level
Recommended fuel:
REGULAR UNLEADED GASOLINE
ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
3.8 L (1.00 US gal) (0.84 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
0.5 L (0.13 US gal) (0.11 Imp.gal)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-4
3 [(R+M)/2] of 86 or higher, or a research
octane number of 91 or higher. If
knocking (or pinging) occurs, use a
gasoline of a different brand or premi-
um unleaded fuel. Use of unleaded fuel
will extend spark plug life and reduce
maintenance cost.
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gaso-
hol containing ethanol and that contain-
ing methanol. Gasohol containing
ethanol can be used if ethanol content
does not exceed 10%. Gasohol con-
taining methanol is not recommended
by Yamaha because it can cause dam-
age to the fuel system or vehicle perfor-
mance problems.
For Europe and Oceania
CAUTION:
ECA11400
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause severe
damage to internal engine parts,
such as the valves and piston rings,as well as to the exhaust system.
Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use regular unleaded gaso-
line with a research octane number of
91 or higher. If knocking (or pinging) oc-
curs, use a gasoline of a different brand
or premium unleaded fuel. Use of un-
leaded fuel will extend spark plug life
and reduce maintenance costs.
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Fuel tank breather hose Before operating the motorcycle:
Check the fuel tank breather hose
connection.
Check the fuel tank breather hose
for cracks or damage, and replace
it if damaged.
Make sure that the fuel tank
breather hose is not blocked, and
clean it if necessary.
Recommended fuel:
For Europe: REGULAR UNLEADED
GASOLINE ONLY
For Oceania: UNLEADED GASO-
LINE ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
3.8 L (1.00 US gal) (0.84 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
0.5 L (0.13 US gal) (0.11 Imp.gal)
1. Fuel tank breather hose
1
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-5
3
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Fuel cock The fuel cock supplies fuel from the
tank to the carburetor while filtering it al-
so.
The fuel cock has three positions:
OFF
With the lever in this position, fuel will
not flow. Always return the lever to this
position when the engine is not running.ON
With the lever in this position, fuel flows
to the carburetor. Normal riding is done
with the lever in this position.
RESThis indicates reserve. If you run out of
fuel while riding, move the lever to this
position. Fill the tank at the first oppor-
tunity. Be sure to set the lever back to
“ON” after refueling!1. Arrow mark positioned over “OFF”
1. Arrow mark positioned over “ON”
1. Arrow mark positioned over “RES”
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