
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-2
3
EAU11003
Indicator and warning lights 
EAU11020
Turn signal indicator light“” 
This indicator light flashes when the
turn signal switch is pushed to the left or
right.
EAU11060
Neutral indicator light“” 
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
EAU11080
High beam indicator light“” 
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU45740
Engine trouble warning light“” 
This warning light comes on or flashes
when an electrical circuit monitoring the
engine is defective. When this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer check the self-
diagnosis system. (See page 3-3 for an
explanation of the self-diagnosis de-
vice.)
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”. If the warning light does not come
on for a few seconds, then go off, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
EAU11630
Speedometer unit The speedometer unit is equipped with
a speedometer, an odometer and a
tripmeter. The speedometer shows
riding speed. The odometer shows the
total distance traveled. The tripmeter
shows the distance traveled since it
was last set to zero with the reset knob.
The tripmeter can be used to estimate
the distance that can be traveled with a
full tank of fuel. This information will en-
able you to plan future fuel stops.
1. Turn signal indicator light“”
2. Neutral indicator light“”
3. High beam indicator light“”
4. Engine trouble warning light“”
1
2
3
4
1. Speedometer
2. Odometer
3. Tripmeter
4. Tripmeter reset knob
14
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-4
3
EAU12347
Handlebar switches Left
Right
EAU12400
Dimmer switch“/” 
Set this switch to“” for the high
beam and to“” for the low beam.
EAU12460
Turn signal switch“/” 
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to“”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to“”. When re-
leased, the switch returns to the center
position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
EAU12500
Horn switch“” 
Press this switch to sound the horn.
EAU12710
Start switch“” 
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter.CAUTION:
ECA10050
See page 5-1 for starting instruc-tions prior to starting the engine.
EAU41700
The engine trouble warning light will
come on when the key is turned to “ON”
and the start switch is pushed, but this
does not indicate a malfunction.
1. Dimmer switch“/”
2. Turn signal switch“/”
3. Horn switch“”
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W × 2
Auxiliary light:
12 V, 5.0 W × 1
Meter lighting:
12 V, 1.7 W × 4
Neutral indicator light:
14 V, 3.0 W × 1
High beam indicator light:
14 V, 3.0 W × 1
Turn signal indicator light:
14 V, 3.0 W × 1
Engine trouble warning light:
14 V, 3.0 W × 1Fuse:Fuse:
15.0 A
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INDEX
AAir filter element, cleaning .................... 6-10
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-31BBattery .................................................. 6-27
Brake and clutch levers, 
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-23
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-20
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-19
Brake lever ............................................. 3-5
Brake pads and shoes, checking.......... 6-19
Brake pedal ............................................ 3-6
Brake pedal, checking and 
lubricating ........................................... 6-24
Brake pedal free play, adjusting ........... 6-17CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-23
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Carrier..................................................... 3-9
Catalytic converters ................................ 3-8
Centerstand and sidestand, 
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-24
Clutch lever............................................. 3-5
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-16DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-4
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-22
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-21EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-12
Engine oil ................................................ 6-9
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-2
FFront brake lever free play, checking .... 6-17
Front fork, checking...............................6-25
Fuel ......................................................... 3-7
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel gauge .............................................. 3-3
Fuel tank cap........................................... 3-6
Fuse, replacing...................................... 6-28HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-4
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-29
High beam indicator light......................... 3-2
Horn switch ............................................. 3-4IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-10
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-2KKey identification number ........................ 9-1
Kickstarter ............................................... 3-8MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-1
Matte color, caution .................................7-1
Model label .............................................. 9-2NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-2PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-6
Parking ....................................................5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Periodic maintenance and 
lubrication chart.....................................6-2
Pre-operation check list........................... 4-2
RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-18SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Self-diagnosis device .............................. 3-3
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................... 3-5
Shift pedal, checking............................. 6-18
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting ... 3-8
Sidestand ................................................ 3-9
Spark plug, checking .............................. 6-7
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Speedometer unit ................................... 3-2
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ............................................. 3-4
Steering, checking ................................ 6-26
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-25TTachometer............................................. 3-3
Tail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-30
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ......... 6-12
Throttle grip and cable, 
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-23
Tires ...................................................... 6-13
Tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-36
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-37
Turn signal indicator light ........................ 3-2
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............ 6-31
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-4VValve clearance .................................... 6-13
Vehicle identification number .................. 9-1
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