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 meter unit .................3-5
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .............3-10
Handlebar switches ......................3-10
Clutch lever ...................................3-12
Shift pedal .....................................3-12
Brake lever ...................................3-12
Brake pedal ..................................3-13
Fuel tank cap ................................3-13
Fuel ...............................................3-14
Fuel tank breather hose ................3-15
Catalytic converter ........................3-15
Rider seat .....................................3-15
Helmet holder ...............................3-16
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-17
EXUP system ...............................3-19
Sidestand ......................................3-19
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........3-20
Auxiliary DC connector .................3-22PRE-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
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-6
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..... 6-7
Transfer case oil ........................... 6-10
Air filter element ........................... 6-11
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-11
Valve clearance ............................ 6-11
Tires ............................................. 6-12
Cast wheels .................................. 6-14
Clutch lever .................................. 6-14
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ........................................ 6-14
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-15Checking the brake and clutch
fluid levels ................................. 6-15
Changing the brake and clutch
fluids ......................................... 6-17
Drive belt slack ............................ 6-17
Checking and lubricating
the cables ................................. 6-18
Checking and lubricating
the throttle grip and cable ......... 6-18
Checking and lubricating
the brake and shift pedals ........ 6-18
Checking and lubricating
the brake and clutch levers ...... 6-19
Checking and lubricating
the sidestand ............................ 6-20
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 6-20
Checking the front fork ................. 6-20
Checking the steering .................. 6-21
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-22
Battery ......................................... 6-22
Replacing the fuses ..................... 6-23
Replacing a headlight bulb .......... 6-25
Tail/brake light ............................. 6-28
Replacing a turn signal
light bulb ................................... 6-28
License plate light ........................ 6-28
Replacing an auxiliary light
bulb ........................................... 6-29
Supporting the motorcycle ........... 6-29
Troubleshooting ........................... 6-30
Troubleshooting chart .................. 6-31U5C4E2E0.book Page 1 Friday, September 7, 2007 4:17 PM
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-28
6
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.
EAU38380
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb 1. Remove the turn signal light lens
by removing the screw, and then
turning the lens counterclockwise.
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 turning it clock-
wise, and then installing the screw.CAUTION:
ECA11190
Do not overtighten the screw, other-wise the lens may break.
EAU24330
License plate light If the license plate light does not come
on, have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical circuit or replace the bulb.
1. Screw
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
Chassis:Frame type:
Double cradle
Caster angle:
30.90 °
Trail:
152.0 mm (5.98 in)Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
130/70R18M/C 63H
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D251FRear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
190/60R17M/C 78H
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D251Loading:Maximum load:
204 kg (450 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories)Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):Loading condition:
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
280 kPa (41 psi) (2.80 kgf/cm²)Loading condition:
90–204 kg (198–450 lb)
Front:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
280 kPa (41 psi) (2.80 kgf/cm²)
Front wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
18M/C x MT4.00Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
17M/C x MT5.50Front brake:Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right foot operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Front suspension:Type:
Telescopic forkSpring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
130.0 mm (5.12 in)
Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
110.0 mm (4.33 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
Transistorized coil ignition (digital)
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
GT14B-4
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 12.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Low beam headlight:
12 V, 51.0 W × 1
High beam headlight:
12 V, 55.0 W × 1
Tail/brake light:
LED
Front turn signal light:
12 V, 21.0 W × 2
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INDEXAAir filter element .................................... 6-11
Anti-theft alarm (optional)...................... 3-10
Auxiliary DC connector ......................... 3-22
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-29BBattery................................................... 6-22
Brake and clutch fluid levels,
checking ............................................. 6-15
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ......... 6-17
Brake and clutch levers,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-19
Brake and shift pedals,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-18
Brake lever ............................................ 3-12
Brake pedal ........................................... 3-13CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-18
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-15
Clutch lever .................................. 3-12, 6-14DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-11
Drive belt slack...................................... 6-17EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .............. 6-7
Engine stop switch ................................ 3-11
Engine trouble warning light.................... 3-4
EXUP system ........................................ 3-19FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-15
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-20
Fuel ....................................................... 3-14Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel level warning light ........................... 3-4
Fuel tank breather hose........................ 3-15
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-13
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-23
HHandlebar switches .............................. 3-10
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-11
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-25
Helmet holder ....................................... 3-16
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-11IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-20
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 3-4
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-4KKey identification number ....................... 9-1LLicense plate light ................................. 6-28MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-2
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-2
Multi-function meter unit ......................... 3-5NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4PParking ................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .................................... 6-2Pre-operation check list........................... 4-2
RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-14
Rear suspension, lubricating ................. 6-20
Rider seat .............................................. 3-15SSafety information ................................... 1-1
SELECT switch ..................................... 3-11
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-12
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-17
Sidestand .............................................. 3-19
Sidestand, checking and lubricating...... 6-20
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-6
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch............................................ 3-11
Steering, checking................................. 6-21
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-29TTail/brake light ....................................... 6-28
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-11
Throttle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-18
Tires ...................................................... 6-12
Tool kit..................................................... 6-1
Transfer case oil.................................... 6-10
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-30
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-31
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... 3-4
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............ 6-28
Turn signal switch ................................. 3-11
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