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Tachometer
1. Tachometer
The electric tachometer allows the
rider to monitor the engine speed and
keep it within the ideal power range.
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CAUTION:
Do not operate the engine in the
tachometer red zone.
Red zone: 10.000 r/min and above
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Handlebar switches
1. Pass switch “j”
2. Dimmer switch “j/k”
3. Turn signal switch “c/d”
4. Horn switch“a”
1. Engine stop switch “
f/e”
2. Start switch “f”
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Pass switch “j”
Press this switch to flash the head-
lights.
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Dimmer switch “j/k”
Set this switch to “
j” for the high
beam and to “
k” for the low beam.
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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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Engine stop switch “f/e”
Set this switch to “
f” before starting
the engine. Set this switch to “
e” to
stop the engine in case of an emer-
gency, such as when the motorcycle
overturns or when the throttle cable is
stuck.
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Start switch “f”
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter.
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CAUTION:
See page 5-1 for starting instruc-
tions prior to starting the engine.
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Clutch lever
1. Clutch lever
The clutch lever is located at the left
handlebar grip. To disengage the
clutch, pull the lever toward the hand-
lebar grip. To engage the clutch, rele-
ase the lever. The lever should be
pulled rapidly and released slowly for
smooth clutch operation.
The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch switch, which is part of the
starting circuit cut-off system. (See
page 3-10.)
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Shift pedal
1. Shift pedal
The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the engine and is used in com-
bination with the clutch lever when
shifting the gears of the 6-speed
constant-mesh transmission equip-
ped on this motorcycle.
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Brake lever
1. Brake lever
The brake lever is located at the right
handlebar grip. To apply the front bra-
ke, pull the lever toward the handle-
bar grip.
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Brake pedal
1. Brake pedal
The brake pedal is on the right side of
the motorcycle. To apply the rear bra-
ke, press down on the brake pedal.
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Fuel
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Fuel level
Make sure that there is sufficient fuel
in the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the
bottom of the filler tube as shown.
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WARNING
Do not overfill the fuel tank,
otherwise it may overflow
when the fuel warms up and
expands.
Avoid spilling fuel on the hot
engine.
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CAUTION:
Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted surfa-
ces or plastic parts.
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Your Yamaha engine has been desig-
ned to use regular unleaded gasoline
with a research octane number of 91
or higher. If knocking (or pinging)
occurs, use a gasoline of a different
brand or premium unleaded fuel. Use
of unleaded fuel will extend spark
plug life and reduce maintenance
costs.
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Catalytic converter
This model is equipped with a cataly-
tic converter in the exhaust system.
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WARNING
The exhaust system is hot after
operation. Make sure that the
exhaust system has cooled down
before doing any maintenance
work.
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CAUTION:
The following precautions must be
observed to prevent a fire hazard or
other damages.
Use only unleaded gasoline.
The use of leaded gasoline will
cause unrepairable damage to
the catalytic converter.
Never park the vehicle near
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.
Do not allow the engine to idle
too long.
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Fuel tank cap
1. Fuel tank cap lock cover
2. Unlock
To open the fuel tank cap
Open the fuel tank cap lock cover,
insert the key into the lock, and then
turn it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will
be released and the fuel tank cap can
be opened.
To close the fuel tank cap
1. Push the fuel tank cap into posi-
tion with the key inserted in the
lock.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, remove it,
and then close the lock cover.
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Recommended fuel:
REGULAR UNLEADED GASOLINE
ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
13.8 L (3.65 US gal) (3.04 Imp gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
2.2 L (0.58 US gal) (0.48 Imp gal)
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NOTE:
The fuel tank cap cannot be closed
unless the key is in the lock. In addi-
tion, the key cannot be removed if the
cap is not properly closed and loc-
ked.
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WARNING
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly closed before riding.
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Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose
1. Fuel tank breather/overflow hose
Before operating the motorcycle:
Check the fuel tank breather/over-
flow hose connection.
Check the fuel tank
breather/overflow hose for
cracks or damage, and replace it
if damaged.
Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank breather/overflow hose is
not blocked, and clean it if
necessary.
Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank breather/overflow hose is
positioned inside of the clamp.
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2-stroke engine oil
1. 2-stroke engine oil tank
2. 2-stroke engine oil tank cap
Make sure that there is sufficient oil in
the 2-stroke engine oil tank. Add the
recommended 2-stroke engine oil if
necessary.
NOTE:
Make sure that the 2-stroke engine oil
tank cap is properly installed.
Recommended oil:
Yamalube 2 or equivalent 2-stroke
engine oil (JASO grade “FC”, or
ISO grades “EG-C” or “EG-D”)
Oil quantity:
1.4 L (1.48 US qt) (1.23 Imp qt)
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Fuel cock
1. Fuel cock
The fuel cock supplies fuel from the
tank to the carburetor while filtering it
also.
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.RES
This indicates reserve. If you run out
of fuel while riding, move the lever to
this position. Fill the tank at the first
opportunity. Be sure to set the lever
back to “ON” after refueling!
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Starter (choke) lever “q”
1. Starter (choke) lever
Starting a cold engine requires a
richer air-fuel mixture, which is sup-
plied by the starter (choke).
Move the lever in direction (a) to turn
on the starter (choke).
Move the lever in direction (b) to turn
off the starter (choke).
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Seat
1. Seat
2. Seat lock
To remove the seat
1. Insert the key into the seat lock,
and then turn it as shown.
2. Pull the seat off.
To install the seat
1. Insert the projection on the front
of the seat into the seat holder as
shown.
2. Push the rear of the seat down to
lock it in place.
3. Remove the key.
NOTE:
Make sure that the seat is properly
secured before riding.
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Anti-theft device housing
The anti-theft device housing, located
in the storage compartment under the
seat, is designed to hold a genuine
Yamaha U-LOCK. (See page 3-9 for
seat opening and closing procedu-
res.) When placing a U-LOCK in the
storage compartment, securely fasten
it with the straps. When the U-LOCK
is not in the storage compartment, be
sure to secure the straps to prevent
losing them.
NOTE:
Some U-LOCKS cannot fit into the
housing due to their size or shape.
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Rear view mirrors
The rear view mirrors of this vehicle
can be folded forward or backward
for parking in narrow spaces. Fold the
mirrors back to their original position
before riding.
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WARNING
Be sure to fold the rear view
mirrors back to their original posi-
tion before riding.
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Sidestand
1. Sidestand
The sidestand is located on the left
side of the frame. Raise the sidestand
or lower it with your foot while holding
the motorcycle upright.
NOTE:
The built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system,
which cuts the ignition in certain
situations. (See further down for an
explanation of the ignition circuit cut-
off system.)
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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,
clutch switch and neutral switch) has
the following functions.
It prevents starting when the
transmission is in gear and the
sidestand is up, but the clutch
lever is not pulled.
It prevents starting when the
transmission is in gear and the
clutch lever is pulled, but the
sidestand is still down.
It cuts the running engine when
the transmission is in gear and
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
If a malfunction is noted, have a
Yamaha dealer check the system
before riding.
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