
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots ......................................... 6-26
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 6-26
Checking the front fork ................. 6-26
Checking the steering ................... 6-27
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-27
Battery .......................................... 6-28
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-29
Headlight bulb .............................. 6-30
Front turn signal light .................... 6-31
Replacing a rear turn signal light
bulb or a tail/brake light bulb ..... 6-31
Replacing the license plate light
bulb ........................................... 6-32
Auxiliary light bulb ........................ 6-32
Troubleshooting ............................ 6-33
Troubleshooting charts ................. 6-34
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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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.
EAU40360
Headlight bulb If a headlight does not come on, have a
Yamaha dealer check its electrical cir-
cuit or replace the bulb.
Specified fuses:
Main fuse:
50.0 A
Headlight fuse:
25.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
15.0 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Radiator fan fuse:
15.0 A × 2
Backup fuse:
10.0 A
Hazard fuse:
10.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
15.0 A
ABS solenoid fuse:
20.0 A
ABS control unit fuse:
10.0 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse:
3.0 A
ABS motor fuse:
30.0 A
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-31
6
EAU39880
Front turn signal light If a front turn signal light does not come
on, have a Yamaha dealer check its
electrical circuit or replace the bulb.
EAU27003
Replacing a rear turn signal
light bulb or a tail/brake light
bulb 1. Remove the passenger seat. (See
page 3-21.)
2. Remove the socket (together with
the bulb) by turning it counter-
clockwise.
3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
5. Install the socket (together with the
bulb) by turning it clockwise.6. Install the passenger seat.1. Turn signal light bulb socket
2. Tail/brake light bulb socket
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Replacing the license plate
light bulb 1. Remove the license plate light unit
by removing the screws.
2. Remove the socket (together with
the bulb) by pulling it out.3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pull-
ing it out.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the socket (together with the
bulb) by pushing it in.
6. Install the license plate light unit by
installing the screws.
EAU39020
Auxiliary light bulb If the auxiliary light does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check the elec-
trical circuit or replace the bulb.
1. Screw
2. License plate light unit
1. License plate light bulb
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 12.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 60 W/55.0 W × 2
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0 W/21.0 W × 2
Front turn signal light:
12 V, 21.0 W × 2
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 21.0 W × 2
Auxiliary light:
12 V, 5.0 W × 2
License plate light:
12 V, 5.0 W × 1
Meter lighting:
LED
Neutral indicator light:
LED
High beam indicator light:
LED
Oil level warning light:
LED
Turn signal indicator light:
LED
Engine trouble warning light:
LED
ABS warning light:
LED
Immobilizer system indicator light:
LED
Fuses:Main fuse:
50.0 A
Headlight fuse:
25.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
15.0 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Radiator fan fuse:
15.0 A × 2
Hazard fuse:
10.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
15.0 A
ABS control unit fuse:
10.0 A
ABS motor fuse:
30.0 A
ABS solenoid fuse:
20.0 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse:
3.0 A
Backup fuse:
10.0 A
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INDEXAABS ....................................................... 3-17
ABS warning light.................................... 3-4
Accessory box....................................... 3-25
Air filter element, cleaning..................... 6-15
Anti-theft alarm (optional)...................... 3-13
Auxiliary DC jack ................................... 3-34
Auxiliary light bulb ................................. 6-32BBattery................................................... 6-28
Brake and clutch fluid levels,
checking ............................................. 6-21
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ......... 6-23
Brake and clutch levers, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-24
Brake and shift pedals, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-24
Brake lever ............................................ 3-16
Brake pedal ........................................... 3-16CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-23
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters .............................. 3-20
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-25
Clutch lever .................................. 3-15, 6-20
Coolant.................................................. 6-14
Cowlings, opening and closing ............. 3-26DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-14EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-16
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .............. 6-9Engine stop switch................................ 3-14
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-4
FFinal gear oil ......................................... 6-12
Front and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-21
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-28
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-26
Front turn signal light ............................ 6-31
Fuel....................................................... 3-18
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose ......... 3-20
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-18
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-29GGrip warmer adjusting knob.................. 3-31HHandlebar position, adjusting ............... 3-26
Handlebar switches .............................. 3-13
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-15
Headlight beams, adjusting .................. 3-26
Headlight bulb....................................... 6-30
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-14IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-32
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 3-5
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-4KKey identification number ....................... 9-1LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-32
MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-2
Matte color, caution ................................. 7-1
Model label .............................................. 9-2
Multi-function display............................... 3-6NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-7
Parking .................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-14
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ...................................................... 6-2RRear brake light switch .......................... 6-20
Rear suspension, lubricating ................. 6-26
Rear view mirrors .................................. 3-27
Rider seat height, adjusting................... 3-22SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-21
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-16
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-29
Sidestand .............................................. 3-31
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-8
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer........................................... 3-5
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch............................................ 3-14
Steering, checking................................. 6-27
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INDEX
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Storage compartments ......................... 3-24
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-26TTachometer ............................................ 3-6
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-17
Throttle grip and cable, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-23
Tires...................................................... 6-17
Tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-33
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-34
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... 3-4
Turn signal light or tail/brake light bulb,
replacing ............................................. 6-31
Turn signal switch ................................. 3-14VValve clearance .................................... 6-17
Vehicle identification number.................. 9-1WWheel bearings, checking .................... 6-27
Wheels.................................................. 6-20
Windshield position adjusting switch .... 3-14
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