SAFETY INFORMATION.....................1-1
Further safe-riding points .................1-5
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
Turn signal indicator lights ...............3-2
High beam indicator light ................3-2
Oil change indicator..........................3-2
Coolant temperature warning light ..3-2
Speedometer unit .............................3-3
Fuel and battery voltage
gauge.............................................3-4
Clock .................................................3-5
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .................3-5
Handlebar switches ..........................3-6
Dimmer switch ..................................3-6
Turn signal switch ............................3-6
Horn switch .....................................3-6
Start switch ......................................3-6
Hazard switch ..................................3-6
Front brake lever...............................3-7
Rear brake lever................................3-7
Fuel tank cap ....................................3-7
Fuel ...................................................3-8Fuel tank breather/overflow hose .....3-9
Catalytic converter..........................3-10
Seat.................................................3-10
Storage compartment.....................3-11
Storage compartment.....................3-12
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies...................................3-13
Sidestand ........................................3-13
Ignition circuit cut-off system .........3-14
FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-
OPERATION CHECKS........................4-1
Pre-operation check list....................4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS..................................5-1
Starting the engine ...........................5-1
Starting off ........................................5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ..........5-2
Braking..............................................5-3
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 and lubrication
chart ..............................................6-3
Removing and installing panels........6-7Checking the spark plug ..................6-8
Engine oil ..........................................6-9
Final transmission oil ......................6-11
Coolant ...........................................6-12
Air filter and V-belt case
air filter elements .........................6-14
Adjusting the carburetor .................6-15
Adjusting the throttle cable
free play .......................................6-15
Valve clearance ...............................6-16
Tires ................................................6-16
Cast wheels ....................................6-18
Front and rear brake lever
free play .......................................6-18
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ..................................6-19
Checking the brake fluid
level .............................................6-20
Changing the brake fluid ................6-21
Checking and lubricating the
cables ..........................................6-21
Lubricating the front and
rear brake levers..........................6-21
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand .........6-22
Checking the front fork ...................6-23
Checking the steering.....................6-23
Checking the wheel bearings .........6-24
Battery ............................................6-24
Replacing the fuses ........................6-26
Replacing a headlight bulb .............6-26
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EAU23631
Replacing the fuses
1. Main fuse
2. Radiator fan fuse
The main fuse box and the fuse box,
which contains the fuses for the indi-
vidual circuits, are located under
panel B. (See page 6-7).
If a fuse is blown, replace it as
follows.
1. Turn the key to “ ” and turn off
the electrical circuit in question.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage. WARNING! Do not
use a fuse of a higher ampera-
ge rating than recommended
to avoid causing extensivedamage to the electrical sys-
tem and possibly a fire.
[EWA15131]
3. Turn the key to “ ” 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.
EAUS1373
Replacing a headlight bulb
This model is equipped with quartz
bulb headlights. If a headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.
ECA10650
NOTICE
Take care not to damage the follo-
wing parts:
●Headlight bulb
Do not touch the glass part of
the headlight bulb to keep it
free from oil, otherwise the
transparency of the glass, the
luminosity of the bulb, and the
bulb life will be adversely affec-
ted. Thoroughly clean off any
dirt and fingerprints on the
headlight bulb using a cloth
moistened with alcohol or thin-
ner.
●Headlight lens
Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the headlight
lens.
Do not use a headlight bulb of
a wattage higher than speci-
fied.
Specified fuses:
Main fuse:
20.0 A
Radiator fan fuse:
4.0A
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1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
To replace the low beam headlight
bulb
1. Remove panel A. (See page 6-7).
2. Remove the headlight bulb cover.
1. Headlight bulb cover
3. Disconnect the headlight coupler.
1. Headlight coupler
4. Unhook the headlight bulb hol-
der, and then remove the burnt-
out bulb.
1. Headlight bulb holder
5. Place a new headlight bulb into
position, and then secure it with
the bulb holder.
6. Connect the headlight coupler.
7. Install the headlight bulb cover.
8. Install the panel.
9. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
To replace the high beam
headlight bulb
1. Remove panel A. (See page 6-7).
2. Remove the bulb cover.
1. Headlight bulb cover
3. Unhook the headlight bulb holder
by turning it counterclockwise,
and then remove the burnt-out
bulb.1
1
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1. Headlight bulb holder
4. Place a new headlight bulb into
position, and then secure it with
the bulb holder by turning it
clockwise.
5. Install the headlight bulb cover.
6. Install the panel.
7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
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Replacing a front turn signal
light bulb
1. Remove the front turn signal light
lens by removing the screw.
1. Screw
2. Turn signal light lens
3. Turn signal light bulb
2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by
pushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise.
1. Bulb
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. NOTICE: Do not over-
tighten the screw, otherwise
the lens may break.
[ECA11191]
1
1 2
3
1
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Size:
120 / 70 - 12 51L
Manufacturer/model:
PIRELLI / SL66
Manufacturer/model:
MICHELIN / BOOPER
Manufacturer/model:
CONTINENTAL / ZIPPY 1
Rear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
130 / 70 - 12 56L
Manufacturer/model:
PIRELLI / SL66
Manufacturer/model:
MICHELIN / BOOPER
Manufacturer/model:
CONTINENTAL /ZIPPY 1
Loading:Maximum load:
177 kg (390 lb)
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
Loading condition:
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front:
190 kPa (1.90 kgf/cm
2, 28 psi, 1.90 bar)
Rear:
220 kPa (2.20 kgf/cm
2, 32 psi, 2.20 bar)
Loading condition:
90 kg - maximum load
Front:
190 kPa (1.90 kgf/cm
2, 28 psi, 1.90 bar)Rear:
240 kPa (2.40 kgf/cm
2, 35 psi, 2.40 bar)
High-speed riding:Front:
190 kPa (1.90 kgf/cm2, 28 psi, 1.90 bar)
Rear:
220 kPa (2.20 kgf/cm
2, 32 psi, 2.20 bar)
Front wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
12 x MT3.5
Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
12 x MT3.75
Front brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Left hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
Front suspension:Type:
Telescopic forkSpring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
90.0 mm (3.54 in)
Rear suspension:Type:
Unit swing
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
90.0 mm (3.54 in)
Electrical system:Ignition system:
DC. CDI
Charging system:
AC magneto
Battery:Model:
CB7L-B2
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 8.0 Ah
Headlight:Bulb type:
Halogen bulb
Bulb voltage, wattage x quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 55.0 W x 2
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 21.0 W/5.0 W x 2
Front turn signal light:
12 V, 21.0 W x 2
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W x 2
SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
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AAcceleration and deceleration ...................5-2
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ................................................6-14
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..........................3-5
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ...................6-30
BBattery......................................................6-24
Brake fluid level, checking .......................6-20
Brake fluid, changing ...............................6-21
Brake lever, front ........................................3-7
Brake lever, rear .........................................3-7
Brake levers, lubricating ..........................6-21
Braking .......................................................5-3
CCables, checking and lubricating ............6-21
Carburetor,adjusting.................................6-15
Care............................................................7-1
Catalytic converter ...................................3-10
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .......................................6-22
Clock ..........................................................3-5
Coolant.....................................................6-12
Coolant temperature warning light ............3-2
DDimmer switch ...........................................3-6
EEngine break-in ..........................................5-4
Engine oil ...................................................6-9
FFinal transmission oil ...............................6-11
Front and rear brake lever free play.........6-18
Front and rear brake pads, checking ......6-19
Front fork, checking .................................6-23Fuel ............................................................3-8
Fuel and battery voltage gauge .................3-4
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ..........5-3
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose ..............3-9
Fuel tank cap .............................................3-7
Fuses, replacing .......................................6-26
HHandlebar switches ...................................3-6
Hazard switch ............................................3-6
Headlight bulb, replacing .........................6-26
High beam indicator light...........................3-2
Horn switch ................................................3-6
IIdentification numbers ...............................9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ..................3-14
Indicator and warning lights ......................3-2
KKey identification number ..........................9-1
LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ...........6-30
MMain switch/steering lock ..........................3-1
Matte color, caution ...................................7-1
Model label ................................................9-2
OOil change indicator ...................................3-2
PPanels, removing and installing .................6-7
Parking .......................................................5-4
Part locations .............................................2-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart .........................................................6-3
Pre-operation check list .............................4-2
SSafe-riding points.......................................1-5
Safety information ......................................1-1
Seat ..........................................................3-10
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting....3-13
Sidestand .................................................3-13
Spark plug, checking .................................6-8
Specifications.............................................8-1
Speedometer unit ......................................3-3
Start switch ................................................3-6
Starting off .................................................5-2
Starting the engine.....................................5-1
Steering, checking ...................................6-23
Storage.......................................................7-3
Storage compartment ..............................3-11
Storage compartment ..............................3-12
TTail/brake light bulb or rear turn signal light
bulb, replacing .......................................6-29
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ............6-15
Tires .........................................................6-16
Tool kit ........................................................6-1
Troubleshooting .......................................6-31
Troubleshooting charts ............................6-32
Turn signal indicator lights .........................3-2
Turn signal light bulb (front), replacing ....6-28
Turn signal switch ......................................3-6
VValve clearance ........................................6-16
Vehicle identification number .....................9-1
WWheel bearings, checking........................6-24
Wheels .....................................................6-18
INDEX
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