
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Replacing the fuse  ........................ 6-28
Replacing the headlight bulb  ........ 6-29
Replacing the tail/brake light 
bulb ........................................... 6-30
Replacing a turn signal light 
bulb ........................................... 6-31
Replacing the auxiliary light 
bulb ........................................... 6-31
Front wheel  ................................... 6-32
Rear wheel  ................................... 6-34
Troubleshooting ............................ 6-36
Troubleshooting chart  ................... 6-37
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND 
STORAGE.......................................... 7-1
Matte color caution  ......................... 7-1
Care ................................................ 7-1
Storage ...........................................7-3
SPECIFICATIONS ............................. 8-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION............. 9-1
Identification numbers  .................... 9-1
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SAFETY INFORMATION
1-2
1 due to EXCESSIVE SPEED or un-
dercornering (insufficient lean an-
gle for the speed).
Always obey the speed limit and
never travel faster than warrant-
ed by road and traffic conditions.
Always signal before turning or
changing lanes. Make sure that
other motorists can see you.
The posture of the operator and
passenger is important for proper
control.
The operator should keep both
hands on the handlebar and
both feet on the operator foot-
rests during operation to main-
tain control of the motorcycle.
The passenger should always
hold onto the operator, the seat
strap or grab bar, if equipped,
with both hands and keep both
feet on the passenger footrests.
Never carry a passenger unless
he or she can firmly place both
feet on the passenger footrests.
Never ride under the influence of
alcohol or other drugs.
This motorcycle is designed for on-
road use only. It is not suitable for
off-road use.
Protective apparel
The majority of fatalities from motor-
cycle accidents are the result of head
injuries. The use of a safety helmet is
the single most critical factor in the pre-
vention or reduction of head injuries.
Always wear an approved helmet.
Wear a face shield or goggles.
Wind in your unprotected eyes
could contribute to an impairment
of vision that could delay seeing a
hazard.
The use of a jacket, heavy boots,
trousers, gloves, etc., is effective in
preventing or reducing abrasions
or lacerations.
Never wear loose-fitting clothes,
otherwise they could catch on the
control levers, footrests, or wheels
and cause injury or an accident.
Never touch the engine or exhaust
system during or after operation.
They become very hot and cancause burns. Always wear protec-
tive clothing that covers your legs,
ankles, and feet.
A passenger should also observe
the above precautions.
Modifications
Modifications made to this motorcycle
not approved by Yamaha, or the re-
moval of original equipment, may ren-
der the motorcycle unsafe for use and
may cause severe personal injury.
Modifications may also make your
motorcycle illegal to use.
Loading and accessories
Adding accessories or cargo to your
motorcycle can adversely affect stabili-
ty and handling if the weight distribution
of the motorcycle is changed. To avoid
the possibility of an accident, use ex-
treme caution when adding cargo or
accessories to your motorcycle. Use
extra care when riding a motorcycle
that has added cargo or accessories.
Here are some general guidelines to
follow if loading cargo or adding acces-
sories to your motorcycle:
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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
32
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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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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-31
6 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 installing the
screws.
CAUTION:
ECA10680
Do not overtighten the screws, oth-erwise the lens may break.
EAU24202
Replacing a turn signal light 
bulb 1. Remove the turn signal light lens
by removing the screw.
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 installing the
screw.CAUTION:
ECA11190
Do not overtighten the screw, other-wise the lens may break.
EAU37270
Replacing the auxiliary light 
bulb If the auxiliary light bulb burns out, re-
place it as follows.
1. Remove the headlight unit by re-
moving the screws.
2. Remove the socket (together with
the bulb) by pulling it out.
1. Tail/brake light bulb
1
1. Screw
1
1. Screw
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
4th:
23/22 (1.045)
5th:
21/24 (0.875)
Chassis:Frame type:
Diamond
Caster angle:
27.42 °
Trail:
102.0 mm (4.02 in)Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
3.00-18 47P
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/C-6039Rear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
3.50-16 58P
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/C-289Loading:Maximum load:
190 kg (419 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:
175 kPa (1.75 kgf/cm², 25 psi)
Rear:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm², 29 psi)
Loading condition:
90–190 kg (198–419 lb)
Front:
175 kPa (1.75 kgf/cm², 25 psi)
Rear:
280 kPa (2.80 kgf/cm², 41 psi)
Front wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
J18M/CxMT1.85Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
J16M/CxMT2.15Front brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 3 or 4Rear brake:Type:
Drum brake
Operation:
Right foot operation
Front suspension:Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
110.0 mm (4.33 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
105.0 mm (4.13 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
TCI (digital)
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
YTX7L-BS
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 6.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
IncandescenceBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 35 W/35.0 W × 1
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0 W/21.0 W × 1
Front turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W × 2
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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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