TABLE OF CONTENTS
Lubricating the rear suspension......6-27
Lubricating the swingarm pivots .....6-28
Checking the front fork ....................6-28
Checking the steering .....................6-29
Checking the wheel bearings..........6-29
Battery.............................................6-30
Replacing the fuses ........................6-31
Replacing a headlight bulb .............6-33
Tail/brake light .................................6-34
Replacing a turn signal light bulb....6-34
Replacing the license plate light bulb ...................................6-35
Replacing an auxiliary light bulb .....6-35
Supporting the motorcycle ..............6-36
Front wheel .....................................6-36
Rear wheel ......................................6-38
Troubleshooting ...............................6-39
Troubleshooting charts ....................6-40
MOTORCYCLE CARE
AND STORAGE ...................................7-1
Care ..................................................7-1
Storage..............................................7-3 SPECIFICATIONS
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CONSUMER INFORMATION ..............9-1
Identification numbers .......................9-1
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DESCRIPTION
EAU10410Left view
1. Idle adjusting screw (page 6-15)
2. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1)
3. Air filter element (page 6-14)
4. Fuse box (page 6-31)
5. Seat lock (page 3-14)6. Shock absorber assembly/spring preload adjusting ring (page 3-16)
7. Shift pedal (page 3-10)
8. Engine oil drain bolt (crankcase) (page 6-10)
9. Engine oil drain bolt (oil tank) (page 6-10)
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10. Grab bar
11. Main fuse (page 6-31)
12. Battery (page 6-30)
13. Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-22)14. Coolant reservoir (page 6-12) 15. Front brake fluid reservoir (page 6-22)
16. Coolant drain bolt (page 6-12)
17. Engine oil filter element (page 6-10)
18. Brake pedal (page 3-11)
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DESCRIPTION
EAU10420Right view
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-31
To store the battery1. If the vehicle will not be used for more than one month, remove the
battery, fully charge it, and then
place it in a cool, dry place.
2. If the battery will be stored for more than two months, check it at
least once a month and fully
charge it if necessary.
3. Fully charge the battery before in- stallation.
4. After installation, make sure that the battery leads are properly
connected to the battery termi-
nals.ECA10630CAUTION:
●Always keep the battery
charged. Storing a discharged
battery can cause permanent
battery damage.
●To charge a sealed-type (MF)
battery, a special (constant-
voltage) battery charger is re-
quired. Using a conventional
battery charger will damage
the battery. If you do not have
access to a sealed-type (MF)
battery charger, have a Yamaha
dealer charge your battery.
EAUB1490
Replacing the fuses
1. Main fuse
2. Reserve fuse
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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ECA10640CAUTION:
Do not use a fuse of a higher am-
perage rating than recommended
to avoid causing extensive damage
to the electrical system and possi-
bly a fire.
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.
1. Parking lighting fuse
2. Signaling system fuse
3. Headlight fuse
4. Ignition fuse
5. Electronic fuel injection fuse
6. Radiator fan fuse
7. Backup fuse
8. Reserve fuses
The main fuse and fuse box are locat-
ed under the seat. (See page 6-31.)
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off the electrical circuit in question.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a new fuse of the specified
amperage.
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Specified fuses:
Main fuse:30 A
Parking lighting fuse: 10 A
Signalling system fuse: 10 A
Headlight fuse: 20 A
Ignition fuse: 10 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 10 A
Radiator fan fuse: 7.5 A
Backup fuse (for odometer,
clock and immobilizer): 10 A
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Rear suspension:
Type: Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/damper type: Coil spring/gas-oil damper, spring
preload adjustable
Wheel travel: 200 mm (7.87 in)
Electrical system:
Ignition system:Transistorized coil ignition (digital)
Charging system: A.C. magneto
Battery:
Model:GT9B-4
Voltage, capacity: 12 V, 8 Ah
Headlight:
Bulb type:Halogen bulb
Bulb voltage, wattage x quantity:Headlight:12 V, 55 W x 2
Auxiliary light: 12 V, 5 W x 2
Tail/brake light: LED
Front turn signal light: 12 V, 10 W x 2
Rear turn signal light: 12 V, 10 W x 2
Meter lighting: LED (backlight) Neutral indicator light:
LED
Turn signal indicator light: LED
High beam indicator light: LED
Coolant temperature warning light: LED
Engine trouble warning light: LED
Immobilizer system indicator light: LED
Fuses:Main fuse:
30 A
Headlight fuse: 20 A
Signaling system fuse: 10 A
Ignition fuse: 10 A
Parking lighting fuse: 10 A
Radiator fan fuse: 7.5 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 10 A
Backup fuse (for odometer, clock and immobilizer):
10 A
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INDEX
AAir filter element, cleaning the check hose....................................6-14
Air filter element, replacing ..............6-14
Anti-theft alarm (optional)...................3-8
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing............6-35
B Battery ..............................................6-30 To access the battery ...................6-30
To charge the battery....................6-30
To store the battery.......................6-31
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ...............6-26
Brake fluid ........................................6-22 Changing ......................................6-23
Checking fluid level .......................6-22
Brake lever .......................................3-11
Brake pads, checking .......................6-21
Brake pedal ......................................3-11 Lubricating ....................................6-27
C Cables, checking and lubricating .....6-25
Care and storage ...............................7-1
Catalytic converter ...........................3-13
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers .................6-26
Checking and lubricating the brake pedal ...................................6-27
Checking and lubricating the cables ...........................................6-25 Checking and lubricating the
sidestand ......................................6-27
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ...................6-26
Checking the sidestand switch .........3-18
Clock mode ........................................3-7
Clutch lever ......................................3-10
Clutch lever free play, adjusting .......6-20
Consumer information ........................9-1
Controls and instruments ...................2-3
Function ..........................................3-1
Coolant .............................................6-12
Coolant temperature warning light .....3-4
D Description .........................................2-1 Controls and instrument .................2-3
Left view..........................................2-1
Right view .......................................2-2
Dimmer switch....................................3-9
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .....................................6-25
Drive chain slack ..............................6-23 Adjusting .......................................6-23
Checking .......................................6-23
Cleaning and lubricating ...............6-25
E Engine break-in ..................................5-3
Engine idling speed, adjusting .........6-15
Engine oil and oil filter element ..........6-9
Engine oil filter element....................6-10 Engine stop switch .............................3-9
Engine trouble warning light...............3-4
F Front fork ..........................................3-15 Adjusting .......................................3-15
Checking .......................................6-28
Front wheel ......................................6-36 Installing........................................6-37
Removing......................................6-36
Fuel ..................................................3-12
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...5-3
Fuel meter ..........................................3-7
Fuel tank breather hose ...................3-13
Fuel tank cap ...................................3-11
Fuses, replacing ...............................6-31
H Handlebar switches ............................3-9 Dimmer switch ................................3-9
Engine stop switch ..........................3-9
Hazard switch ...............................3-10
Horn switch .....................................3-9
Pass switch .....................................3-9
Start switch .....................................3-9
Turn signal switch ...........................3-9
Headlight bulb, replacing..................6-33
High beam indicator light ...................3-4
Horn switch ........................................3-9
I Identification numbers ........................9-1
Idling speed, checking .....................6-15
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