TABLE OF CONTENTS
Battery .......................................... 6-24
Replacing the fuse ........................ 6-26
Replacing a headlight bulb ........... 6-27
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb ........................................... 6-28
Replacing a front turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 6-28
Replacing a rear turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 6-29
Replacing the license plate light
bulb ........................................... 6-30
Replacing an auxiliary light bulb ... 6-30
Front wheel ................................... 6-31
Rear wheel ................................... 6-33
Troubleshooting ............................ 6-35
Troubleshooting chart ................... 6-36
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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DESCRIPTION
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2
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Left view
1,2
3
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1. Battery (page 6-24)
2. Fuse (page 6-26)
3. Storage compartment (page 3-9)
4. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1)
5. Fuel tank cap (page 3-5)
6. Seat lock (page 3-8)
7. Engine oil drain bolt (page 6-8)
8. Shift pedal (page 3-4)U40BE0E0.book Page 1 Wednesday, January 7, 2009 10:05 AM
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-1
5
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Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWA10271
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which could cause an accidentor injury.
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Starting and warming up a
cold engine 1. Turn the key to“”.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position. (See page 5-2.) The
neutral indicator light should come
on. If not, ask a Yamaha dealer to
check the electrical circuit.
3. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand.
WARNING
EWA14200
Before starting the engine, make
sure the transmission is in neutral
and that the vehicle is placed on thecenterstand.
4. Turn the starter (choke) on and
completely close the throttle. (See
page 3-8.)
5. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch or by pushing the kick-
starter lever down.
If the engine fails to start by push-
ing the start switch, release the
switch, wait a few seconds, and
then try again. Each starting at-
tempt should be as short as possi-ble to preserve the battery. Do not
crank the engine more than 10
seconds on any one attempt. If the
engine does not start with the
starter motor, try using the kick-
starter.
6. After starting the engine, move the
starter (choke) back halfway.
NOTICE: For maximum engine
life, never accelerate hard when
the engine is cold!
[ECA11041]
7. When the engine is warm, turn the
starter (choke) off.TIPThe engine is warm when it responds
normally to the throttle with the starter(choke) turned off.
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6
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Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must
be checked at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. If there is play in the wheel
hub or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check
the wheel bearings.
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Battery This model is equipped with a VRLA
(Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery.
There is no need to check the electro-
lyte or to add distilled water. However,
the battery lead connections need to be
checked and, if necessary, tightened.NOTICE
ECA10620
Never attempt to remove the battery
cell seals, as this would permanent-ly damage the battery.
WARNING
EWA10760
Electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous since it contains sul-
furic acid, which causes severe
burns. Avoid any contact with
skin, eyes or clothing and al-
ways shield your eyes when
working near batteries. In case
of contact, administer the fol-
lowing FIRST AID.
EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty
of water.
INTERNAL: Drink large quan-
tities of water or milk and im-
mediately call a physician.EYES: Flush with water for 15
minutes and seek prompt
medical attention.
Batteries produce explosive hy-
drogen gas. Therefore, keep
sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc.,
away from the battery and pro-
vide sufficient ventilation when
charging it in an enclosed
space.
KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OFCHILDREN.
To access the battery
1. Open the seat. (See page 3-8.)
2. Remove the battery box cover by
removing the screw.
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6 To remove the battery
1. Make sure the key is turned
to“”.
2. Disconnect the negative battery
lead first, then the positive battery
lead.3. Pull the battery out of its compart-
ment.
To charge the battery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-
tery as soon as possible if it seems to
have discharged. Keep in mind that the
battery tends to discharge more quickly
if the vehicle is equipped with optional
electrical accessories.
NOTICE
ECA16520
To charge a VRLA (Valve Regulated
Lead Acid) battery, a special (con-
stant-voltage) battery charger is re-
quired. Using a conventional batterycharger will damage the battery. If
you do not have access to a con-
stant-voltage battery charger, have a
Yamaha dealer charge your battery.
To store the battery
1. If the vehicle will not be used for
more than one month, remove the
battery, fully charge it, and then
place it in a cool, dry place. When
removing the battery, refer to “To
remove the battery”.
2. If the battery will be stored for more
than two months, check it at least
once a month and fully charge it if
necessary.
3. Fully charge the battery before in-
stallation.
4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals.NOTICE
ECA16530
Always keep the battery charged.
Storing a discharged battery cancause permanent battery damage.
1. Battery box cover
2. Screw
1
2
1. Battery
2. Positive battery lead (red)
3. Negative battery lead (black)
1
3
2
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6To install the battery
1. Place the battery in its compart-
ment. NOTICE: Be sure to install
the battery with its terminals
facing backward.
[ECA16590]
2. Make sure the key is turned
to“”.
3. Connect the positive battery lead
first, then the negative battery
lead.
4. Install the battery box cover by in-
stalling the screw.
5. Close the seat.
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Replacing the fuse The fuse holder is located under the
seat. (See page 3-8.)
If the fuse is blown, replace it as fol-
lows.
1. Turn the key to“” and turn off all
electrical circuits.
2. Remove the battery box cover by
removing the screw.
3. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage. WARNING! Do not
use a fuse of a higher amperage
rating than recommended toavoid causing extensive dam-
age to the electrical system and
possibly a fire.
[EWA15131]
4. Turn the key to“” and turn on
the electrical circuits to check if the
devices operate.
5. If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
6. Install the battery box cover by in-
stalling the screw.
1. Battery box cover
2. Screw
1
2
1. Fuse
2. Spare fuseSpecified fuse:
10.0 A
12
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6
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Troubleshooting chart
Check the fuel level in
the fuel tank.1. Fuel
There is enough fuel.
There is no fuel.
Check the compression.
Supply fuel.
The engine does not start.
Check the compression.
Operate the electric starter.2. Compression
There is compression.
There is no compression.
Check the ignition.
Have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
Remove the spark plug
and check the electrodes.3. Ignition
Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the
spark plug gap, or replace the spark plug.
Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
The engine does not start.
Have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
The engine does not start.
Check the battery.
Operate the electric starter.4. Battery
The engine turns over
quickly.
The engine turns over
slowly.
The battery is good.Check the battery lead connections,
and charge the battery if necessary.
DryWet
Open the throttle halfway and operate
the electric starter.
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
7-4
73. Drain the carburetor float chamber
by loosening the drain bolt; this will
prevent fuel deposits from building
up. Pour the drained fuel into the
fuel tank.
4. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
5. Perform the following steps to pro-
tect the cylinder, piston rings, etc.
from corrosion.
a. Remove the spark plug cap
and spark plug.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil
into the spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug cap onto
the spark plug, and then place
the spark plug on the cylinder
head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit spark-
ing during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several
times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder wall with oil.)
WARNING! To prevent dam-
age or injury from sparking,
make sure to ground thespark plug electrodes while
turning the engine over.
[EWA10951]
e. Remove the spark plug cap
from the spark plug, and then
install the spark plug and the
spark plug cap.
6. Lubricate all control cables and the
pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the side-
stand/centerstand.
7. Check and, if necessary, correct
the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
8. Cover the muffler outlet with a
plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
9. Remove the battery and fully
charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a month.
Do not store the battery in an ex-
cessively cold or warm place [less
than 0 °C (30 °F) or more than 30°C (90 °F)]. For more information
on storing the battery, see page
6-24.
TIPMake any necessary repairs beforestoring the motorcycle.
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