
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
Main switch/steering lock ................3-1
Indicator and warning lights  ............3-2
Speedometer unit  ...........................3-2
Tachometer ....................................3-3
Self-diagnosis device ......................3-3
Fuel gauge ......................................3-3
Handlebar switches  ........................3-4
Clutch lever .....................................3-5
Shift pedal .......................................3-5
Brake lever  .....................................3-5
Brake pedal  ....................................3-6
Fuel tank cap  ..................................3-6
Fuel .................................................3-7
Catalytic converters  ........................3-8
Kickstarter .......................................3-8
Adjusting the shock absorber 
assemblies ..................................3-8
Carrier .............................................3-9
Sidestand ........................................3-9
Ignition circuit cut-off system  ........3-10PRE-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
Removing and installing panels  ..... 6-6
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-7
Engine oil  ....................................... 6-9
Cleaning the air filter element  ...... 6-10
Checking the engine idling 
speed ........................................ 6-12
Adjusting the throttle cable free 
play ........................................... 6-12
Valve clearance ............................ 6-13
Tires ............................................. 6-13
Cast wheels .................................. 6-15
Adjusting the clutch lever free 
play ........................................... 6-16Checking the front brake lever free 
play ........................................... 6-17
Adjusting the brake pedal free 
play ........................................... 6-17
Checking the shift pedal  .............. 6-18
Adjusting the rear brake light 
switch ....................................... 6-18
Checking the front brake pads and 
rear brake shoes  ...................... 6-19
Checking the front brake fluid 
level .......................................... 6-19
Changing the brake fluid  .............. 6-20
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-21
Cleaning and lubricating the drive 
chain ......................................... 6-22
Checking and lubricating 
the cables  ................................. 6-23
Checking and lubricating 
the throttle grip and cable  ......... 6-23
Checking and lubricating 
the brake and clutch levers  ...... 6-23
Checking and lubricating 
the brake pedal ......................... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the 
centerstand and sidestand  ....... 6-24
Lubricating the swingarm 
pivots ........................................ 6-25
Checking the front fork ................. 6-25
Checking the steering  .................. 6-26
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-26
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DESCRIPTION
2-3
2
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Controls and instruments
1
7
8
9
10
2
3
4
6
5
1. Clutch lever (page 3-5)
2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-4)
3. Main switch/steering lock (page 3-1)
4. Speedometer (page 3-2)
5. Fuel gauge (page 3-3)
6. Tachometer (page 3-3)
7. Right handlebar switch (page 3-4)
8. Brake lever (page 3-5)9. Throttle grip (page 6-12)
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3
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Main switch/steering lock The main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering. The various
positions are described below.
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ON
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power; the meter lighting, taillight and
auxiliary light come on, and the engine
can be started. The key cannot be re-
moved.NOTE:The headlight comes on automatically
when the engine is started and stays on
until the key is turned to “OFF”, even ifthe engine stalls.
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OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
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LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
To lock the steering1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. Push the key in from the “OFF” po-
sition, and then turn it to “LOCK”
while still pushing it.
3. Remove the key.To unlock the steering
Insert the key and turn it to “OFF”.
WARNING
EWA10060
Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is moving,
otherwise the electrical systems will
be switched off, which may result in
loss of control or an accident. Make
sure that the vehicle is stopped be-
fore turning the key to “OFF” or“LOCK”.
1. Push.
2. Turn.
1. Turn.
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3
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Brake pedal The brake pedal is on the right side of
the motorcycle. To apply the rear
brake, press down on the brake pedal.
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Fuel tank cap To remove the fuel tank cap
Insert the key into the lock and turn it
1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will be re-
leased and the fuel tank cap can be re-
moved.
To install the fuel tank cap
1. Push the fuel tank cap into position
with the key inserted in the lock.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, and then re-
move it.
NOTE:The fuel tank cap cannot be installed
unless the key is in the lock. In addition,
the key cannot be removed if the cap isnot properly installed and locked.
WARNING
EWA11140
Make sure that the fuel tank cap isproperly installed before riding.
1. Brake pedal
1
1. Fuel tank cap
2. Unlock.
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6
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Removing and installing pan-
els The panels shown need to be removed
to perform some of the maintenance
jobs described in this chapter. Refer to
this section each time a panel needs to
be removed and installed.
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Panel A
To remove the panel1. Slide the panel lock cover open, in-
sert the key into the lock, and then
turn it 1/4 turn clockwise.2. Pull the front of the panel out with
the key inserted in the lock, and
then slide the panel forward to re-
lease it in the rear.
To install the panel
1. Secure the rear of the panel, and
then push the front of the panel in
with the key inserted in the lock.
1. Panel A
1
1. Panel B
1. Panel lock cover
2. Unlock.
1
1
2
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6 2. While pushing the panel inward,
turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, remove it, and
then close the panel lock cover.
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Panel B
To remove the panel1. Remove the screw.
2. Pull the front of the panel out, and
then slide the panel forward to re-
lease it in the rear.To install the panel
1. Secure the rear of the panel, and
then push the front of the panel in.
2. Install the screw.
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Checking the spark plug The spark plug is an important engine
component, which is easy to check.
Since heat and deposits will cause any
spark plug to slowly erode, the spark
plug should be removed and checked
in accordance with the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. In addition,
the condition of the spark plug can re-
veal the condition of the engine.
To remove the spark plug
1. Remove the spark plug cap.
2. Remove the spark plug as shown,
with the spark plug wrench includ-
ed in the owner’s tool kit.
1. Screw
1
1. Spark plug cap
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69. Check the hose at the bottom of
the air filter case for accumulated
dust or water, and if necessary,
drain it by removing the clamp, and
then removing the plug.
10. Install the plug into the check
hose, and then install the clamp.
11. Install the panel.
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Checking the engine idling 
speed The engine idling speed must be
checked as follows and, if necessary,
adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart.
Start the engine and warm it up for sev-
eral minutes at 1000–2000 r/min while
occasionally revving it to 4000–5000
r/min.
EAU21370
Adjusting the throttle cable 
free play The throttle cable free play should mea-
sure 3.0–7.0 mm (0.12–0.28 in) at the
throttle grip. Periodically check the
throttle cable free play and, if neces-
sary, adjust it as follows.NOTE:The engine idling speed must be cor-
rectly adjusted before checking and ad-justing the throttle cable free play.
1. Loosen the locknut.
1. Clamp
2. Air filter check hose plug
Engine idling speed:
1300–1500 r/min
1. Throttle cable free play
2. Locknut
3. Throttle cable free play adjusting nut
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6 2. To increase the throttle cable free
play, turn the adjusting nut in direc-
tion (a). To decrease the throttle
cable free play, turn the adjusting
nut in direction (b).
3. Tighten the locknut.
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Valve clearance The valve clearance changes with use,
resulting in improper air-fuel mixture
and/or engine noise. To prevent this
from occurring, the valve clearance
must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
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Tires To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the following points
regarding the specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be checked
and, if necessary, adjusted before each
ride.
WARNING
EWA10500
The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the temperature
of the tires equals the ambient
temperature).
The tire air pressure must be ad-
justed in accordance with the
riding speed and with the total
weight of rider, passenger, car-
go, and accessories approvedfor this model.
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