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EAU10420
Right view
DESCRIPTION
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1. Grab bar (page 5-2)
2. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1)
3. Battery (page 6-24)
4. Fuse (page 6-26)5. Coolant reservoir cap (page 6-12)
6. Centerstand (page 6-22)
7. Engine oil filler cap (page 6-9)
8. Rear brake pads (page 6-19)
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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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Pre-operation check list
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
• Check fuel level in fuel tank.
Fuel• Refuel if necessary.3-8
• Check fuel line for leakage.
• Check oil level in engine.
Engine oil• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level. 6-9
• Check vehicle for oil leakage.
Final transmission oil• Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-11
• Check coolant level in reservoir.
Coolant• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level. 6-12
• Check cooling system for leakage.
• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
Front brake• Replace if necessary. 6-18 , 6-19, 6-20, 6-21
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.
• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
Rear brake• Replace if necessary. 6-18, 6-19, 6-20, 6-21
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
Throttle grip• Check cable free play. 6-15
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust cable free play
and lubricate cable and grip housing.
• Check for damage.
Wheels and tires• Check tire condition and tread depth. 6-16, 6-18
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
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1. Final transmission oil filler cap
5. Install the final transmission oil
drain bolt, and then tighten it to
the specified torque.
1. Final transmission oil drain bolt
6. Refill with the specified amount
of the recommended final trans-
mission oil, and then install and
tighten the oil filler cap. WAR-
NING! Make sure that no
foreign material enters the final
transmission case. Make sure
that no oil gets on the tire or
wheel.
[EWA11311]
7. Check the final transmission case
for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
check for the cause.
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Coolant
The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the coo-
lant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
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To check the coolant level
1. Place the vehicle on the centers-
tand.
TIP
●The coolant level must be chec-
ked on a cold engine since the
level varies with engine tempera-
ture.
●Make sure that the vehicle is
positioned straight up when
checking the coolant level. A
slight tilt to the side can result in
a false reading.
2. Check the coolant level in the
coolant reservoir.
TIP
The coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
Recommended final transmission
oil:
See page 8-1
Oil quantity:
0.15 L (0.16 US qt, 0.13 Imp.qt)
Tightening torque:
Final transmission oil drain bolt:
22 Nm (2.2 m•kgf, 15.9 ft•lbf)
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1
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-12
6
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1. Coolant level check window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
3. If the coolant is at or below the
minimum level mark, remove
panel A (See page 6-7), remove
the reservoir cap, add coolant to
the maximum level mark, and
then install the reservoir cap and
the panel. WARNING! Remove
only the coolant reservoir cap.
Never attempt to remove the
radiator cap when the engine is
hot.
[EWA15161]. NOTICE: If coolant
is not available, use distilled
water or soft tap water instead.
Do not use hard water or salt
water since it is harmful to theengine. If water has been used
instead of coolant, replace it
with coolant as soon as possi-
ble, otherwise the cooling sys-
tem will not be protected
against frost and corrosion. If
water has been added to the
coolant, have a Yamaha dealer
check the antifreeze content of
the coolant as soon as possi-
ble, otherwise the effective-
ness of the coolant will be
reduced.
[ECA10472]
1. Coolant reservoir cap
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
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Changing the coolant
The coolant must be changed at the
intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Have a Yamaha dealer change the
coolant. WARNING! Never attempt
to remove the radiator cap when
the engine is hot.
[EWA10381]
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to
the maximum level mark):
0.30 L (0.32 US qt, 0.26 Imp.qt)
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MAXMAX
MINMIN
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-13
6
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-33
6Engine overheating
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WARNING
●Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may be
blown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the engine has cooled.
●After removing the radiator cap retaining bolt, place a thick rag, like a towel, over the radiator cap, and then
slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the detent to allow any residual pressure to escape. When the his-
sing sound has stopped, press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise, and then remove the cap.
TIP
If coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended
coolant as soon as possible.
Wait until the
engine has cooled.Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level
is OK.
The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Have a Yamaha dealer checkand repair the cooling system.
Add coolant. (See TIP.)
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again, have a
Yamaha dealer check and repair the cooling system.
There is
leakage.
There is
no leakage.
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Dimensions:Overall length:
2030 mm (79.9 in)
Overall width:
745 mm (29.3 in)
Overall height:
1285 mm (50.6 in)
Seat height:
774 mm (30.5 in)
Wheelbase:
1480 mm (58.3 in)
Ground clearance:
102 mm (4.02 in)
Minimum turning radius:
3840 mm (151.2 in)
Weight:With oil and fuel:
148.0 kg (326 lb)
Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement:
124.1 cm
3
Bore x stroke:
53.7 x 54.8 mm (2.11 x 2.16 in)
Compression ratio:
11.00 :1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Engine oil:Type:
SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, SAE 20W-40
or SAE 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SE, SF, SG type or higher
Engine oil quantity:Periodic oil change:
1.20 L (1.27 US qt, 1.06 Imp.qt)
Final transmission oil:Type:
SAE 10W-30 type SE motor oil
Quantity:
0.15 L (0.16 US qt, 0.13 Imp.qt)
Cooling system:Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the maxi-
mum level mark):
0.30 L (0.32 US qt, 0.26 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes):
1.20 L (1.27 US qt, 1.06 Imp.qt)
Air filter:Air filter element:
Dry element
Fuel:Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
10.5 L (2.77 US gal, 2.31 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
3.0 L (0.79 US gal, 0.66 Imp.gal)
Carburetor:Manufacturer:
MINARELLIType x quantity:
TK 5DS x 1
Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/ CR8E
Spark plug gap:
0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)
Clutch:Clutch type:
Dry, centrifugal automatic
Transmission:Primary reduction system:
Helical gear
Primary reduction ratio:
40 x 15 (2.666)
Secondary reduction system:
Helical gear
Secondary reduction ratio:
40 x 15 (2.666)
Transmission type:
V-belt automatic
Operation:
Centrifugal automatic type
Chassis:Frame type:
Steel tube underbone
Caster angle:
28.00 º
Trail:
104.0 mm (4.09 in)
Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
SPECIFICATIONS
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