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
YCC-S system ................................3-1
Immobilizer system .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-3
Indicator and warning lights ............3-4
Speedometer ..................................3-7
Tachometer ....................................3-7
Multi-function display ......................3-7
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .............3-14
Handlebar switches ......................3-15
Shift pedal .....................................3-17
Hand shift lever .............................3-18
Brake lever ...................................3-18
Brake pedal ..................................3-18
ABS ..............................................3-19
Fuel tank cap ................................3-20
Fuel ...............................................3-20
Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose ..........................................3-22
Catalytic converters ......................3-22
Seats ............................................3-23
Adjusting the rider seat height ......3-24
Storage compartment ...................3-26Accessory box .............................. 3-27
Adjusting the headlight beams ..... 3-27
Handlebar position ....................... 3-28
Opening and closing the
cowlings .................................... 3-28
Rear view mirrors ......................... 3-29
Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-29
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 3-31
Grip warmer adjusting knob ......... 3-32
Sidestand ..................................... 3-33
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-34
Auxiliary DC jack .......................... 3-36
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
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 .............................. 5-4
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ............. 6-2General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-3
Removing and installing panels ..... 6-7
Checking the spark plugs ............ 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-11
Final gear oil ................................ 6-14
Coolant ........................................ 6-15
Air filter element ........................... 6-17
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-17
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-17
Valve clearance ........................... 6-18
Tires ............................................. 6-18
Cast wheels ................................. 6-20
YCC-S clutch ............................... 6-21
Rear brake light switch ................ 6-21
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-21
Checking the brake and YCC-S
clutch fluid levels ...................... 6-22
Changing the brake and YCC-S
clutch fluids ............................... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
brake lever ................................ 6-25U2D2E3E0.book Page 1 Friday, September 26, 2008 3:51 PM
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-5
3
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.
EAU11121
Oil level warning light“”
This warning light comes on if the en-
gine oil level is low.
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 cir-
cuit.TIPEven if the oil level is sufficient, the
warning light may flicker when riding on
a slope or during sudden acceleration
or deceleration, but this is not a mal-function.
EAU40516
Engine trouble“”/YCC-S
“SHIFT” indicators and warning
light
Engine trouble indicator“” andwarning lightThis indicator is displayed and the
warning light comes on or flashes if a
problem is detected in the electrical cir-
cuit monitoring the engine. If this oc-
curs, have a Yamaha dealer check the
self-diagnosis system. (See page 3-13
for an explanation of the self-diagnosis
device.)YCC-S indicator “SHIFT” and warning
lightThis indicator is displayed and the
warning light comes on if there is a mal-
function in the YCC-S. If this occurs:
The YCC-S is disabled, so it will be
impossible to shift out of the gear
you are in.
The clutch may stay engaged, so a
shuddering sensation may be felt
as you come to a stop.
Stop the vehicle when it is safe to do so,
and park it away from traffic. Have a
Yamaha dealer check the YCC-S.
1. Engine trouble indicator“” and warning
light
1. YCC-S indicator “SHIFT” and warning light
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-15
3
EAU12347
Handlebar switches LeftRight
EAU12380
Pass switch“”
Press this switch to flash the head-
lights.
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 centerposition. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
EAU12493
Windshield position adjusting
switch“”
To move the windshield up, push this
switch in direction (a). To move the
windshield down, push the switch in di-
rection (b).TIPWhen the key is turned to “OFF”, the
windshield will automatically return tothe lowest position.
1. Pass switch“”
2. Windshield position adjusting switch“”
3. Dimmer switch“/”
4. Turn signal switch“/”
5. Horn switch“”
6. Hand shift control switch
1. Engine stop switch“/”
2. Hazard switch“”
3. Start switch“”
1. Windshield position adjusting switch“”
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-27
3
EAU39480
Accessory box The accessory box is located beside
the meter panel.
To open the accessory box
1. Insert the key into the main switch,
and then turn it to “ON”.
2. Push the accessory box button,
and then open the accessory box
lid.
3. Turn the key to “OFF” to preserve
the battery.
To close the accessory box
1. Fold the accessory box lid down.2. Remove the key.
NOTICE
ECA11800
Do not place heat-sensitive items in
the accessory box. The accessory
box gets extremely hot especiallywhen the engine is running or is hot.
WARNING
EWA11421
Do not exceed the load limit of
0.3 kg (0.66 lb) for the accessory
box.
Do not exceed the maximum
load of 208 kg (459 lb) for the ve-hicle.
EAU39611
Adjusting the headlight
beams The headlight beam adjusting knobs
are used to raise or lower the height of
the headlight beams. It may be neces-
sary to adjust the headlight beams to
increase visibility and help prevent
blinding oncoming drivers when carry-
ing more or less load than usual. Obey
local laws and regulations when adjust-
ing the headlights.
To raise the headlight beams, turn the
knobs in direction (a). To lower the
headlight beams, turn the knobs in di-
rection (b).
1. Accessory box lid
2. Accessory box
3. Accessory box button
1. Headlight beam adjusting knob
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INDEXAABS ....................................................... 3-19
ABS warning light.................................... 3-6
Accessory box....................................... 3-27
Air filter element .................................... 6-17
Anti-theft alarm (optional)...................... 3-14
Auxiliary DC jack ................................... 3-36
Auxiliary light bulb ................................. 6-33BBattery................................................... 6-28
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-24
Brake and YCC-S clutch fluid levels,
checking ............................................. 6-22
Brake and YCC-S clutch fluids,
changing ............................................. 6-23
Brake lever ............................................ 3-18
Brake lever, checking and lubricating ... 6-25
Brake pedal ........................................... 3-18CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-24
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters .............................. 3-22
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-25
Coolant.................................................. 6-15
Cowlings, opening and closing ............. 3-28DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-15EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-4
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-17
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............ 6-11
Engine stop switch ................................ 3-16Engine trouble/YCC-S indicators and
warning light ......................................... 3-5
FFinal gear oil ......................................... 6-14
Front and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-21
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-29
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-27
Front turn signal light ............................ 6-31
Fuel....................................................... 3-20
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose ......... 3-22
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-20
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-29GGrip warmer adjusting knob.................. 3-32HHandlebar position, adjusting ............... 3-28
Handlebar switches .............................. 3-15
Hand shift control switch....................... 3-16
Hand shift lever..................................... 3-18
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-16
Headlight beams, adjusting .................. 3-27
Headlight bulb....................................... 6-31
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-5
Horn switch ........................................... 3-16IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-34
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 3-6
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-4KKey identification number ....................... 9-1
LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ......... 6-32MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-3
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic..... 6-3
Maintenance, emission control system ... 6-2
Matte color, caution ................................. 7-1
Model label .............................................. 9-2
Multi-function display............................... 3-7NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-5OOil level warning light .............................. 3-5PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-7
Parking .................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-15RRear brake light switch .......................... 6-21
Rear suspension, lubricating ................. 6-26
Rear view mirrors .................................. 3-29
Rider seat height, adjusting................... 3-24SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-23
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-17
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-31
Sidestand .............................................. 3-33
Spark plugs, checking ........................... 6-10
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer........................................... 3-7
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
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