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
Main switch/steering lock ................3-1
Indicator lights ................................3-2
Speedometer unit ...........................3-3
Fuel gauge ......................................3-3
Handlebar switches ........................3-3
Shift pedal .......................................3-4
Brake lever .....................................3-4
Brake pedal ....................................3-5
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-5
Fuel .................................................3-6
Catalytic converter ..........................3-7
Starter (choke) lever .......................3-8
Kickstarter .......................................3-8
Seat ................................................3-8
Helmet holders ...............................3-9
Storage compartment .....................3-9
Carrier ...........................................3-10FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting and warming up a cold
engine ......................................... 5-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 5-2
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system ....... 6-2
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-3
Removing and installing the
cowling and panel ....................... 6-6
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-7
Engine oil ....................................... 6-8
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 6-10
Adjusting the carburetor ............... 6-11
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-11
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-12Valve clearance ........................... 6-12
Tires ............................................. 6-13
Cast wheels ................................. 6-14
Adjusting the brake pedal free
play ........................................... 6-15
Checking the shift pedal .............. 6-16
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ....................................... 6-16
Checking the front brake pads
and rear brake shoes ............... 6-16
Checking the front brake fluid
level .......................................... 6-17
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-18
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-18
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain ................................ 6-20
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-21
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-21
Checking and lubricating the
brake lever ................................ 6-21
Checking and lubricating the
brake pedal ............................... 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand ............................... 6-22
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots ........................................ 6-22
Checking the front fork ................. 6-23
Checking the steering .................. 6-23
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-24U40BE0E0.book Page 1 Wednesday, January 7, 2009 10:05 AM
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6addition, do not use oils labeled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
higher.
Make sure that no foreign mate-rial enters the crankcase.
6. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, im-
mediately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.
7. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
EAU47770
Cleaning the air filter element The air filter element should be cleaned
or replaced at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. Clean or, if necessary, re-
place the air filter element more
frequently if you are riding in unusually
wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.
2. Pull the air filter element out.3. Lightly tap the air filter element to
remove most of the dust and dirt,
and then blow the remaining dirt
out with compressed air as shown.
If the air filter element is damaged,
replace it.1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw1
22
1. Air filter element
1. Air filter element
1
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6 indicator grooves have almost disap-
peared, have a Yamaha dealer replace
the brake pads as a set.
EAU22540
Rear brake shoes
The rear brake is provided with a wear
indicator, which allows you to check the
brake shoe wear without having to dis-
assemble the brake. To check the
brake shoe wear, check the position of
the wear indicator while applying the
brake. If a brake shoe has worn to the
point that the wear indicator reaches
the wear limit line, have a Yamaha
dealer replace the brake shoes as a
set.
EAU37001
Checking the front brake fluid
level Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to
enter the brake system, possibly caus-
ing it to become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark and
replenish if necessary. A low brake fluid
level may indicate worn brake pads
and/or brake system leakage. If the
brake fluid level is low, be sure to check
the brake pads for wear and the brake
system for leakage.
Observe these precautions:
When checking the fluid level,
make sure that the top of the mas-
ter cylinder is level by turning the
handlebars.
Use only the recommended quality
brake fluid, otherwise the rubber
seals may deteriorate, causing
leakage and poor braking perfor-
mance.
TIPIf DOT 4 is not available, DOT 3 can beused.
Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and
lead to poor braking performance.
Be careful that water does not en-
ter the master cylinder when refill-
ing. Water will significantly lower
the boiling point of the fluid and
may result in vapor lock.
1. Brake shoe wear limit line
2. Brake shoe wear indicator
2 1
1. Minimum level mark
1
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4
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6
EAU23101
Checking and lubricating the
cables The operation of all control cables and
the condition of the cables should be
checked before each ride, and the ca-
bles and cable ends should be lubricat-
ed if necessary. If a cable is damaged
or does not move smoothly, have a
Yamaha dealer check or replace it.
WARNING! Damage to the outer
sheath may interfere with proper ca-
ble operation and will cause the in-
ner cable to rust. Replace a
damaged cable as soon as possible
to prevent unsafe conditions.
[EWA10721]EAU23111
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable The operation of the throttle grip should
be checked before each ride. In addi-
tion, the cable should be lubricated at
the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance chart.
EAU23153
Checking and lubricating the
brake lever The operation of the brake lever should
be checked before each ride, and the
lever pivots should be lubricated if nec-
essary.
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
Recommended lubricant:
Silicone grease
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6
EAU23272
Checking the front fork The condition and operation of the front
fork must be checked as follows at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoid injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no danger of it falling
over.
[EWA10751]
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handlebars
several times to check if the front
fork compresses and rebounds
smoothly.
NOTICE
ECA10590
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-pair it.
EAU45511
Checking the steering Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the pe-
riodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand. WARNING! To avoid inju-
ry, securely support the vehicle
so there is no danger of it falling
over.
[EWA10751]
2. Hold the lower ends of the front
fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steering.
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INDEXAAir filter element, cleaning..................... 6-10
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-30BBattery................................................... 6-24
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-18
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-17
Brake lever .............................................. 3-4
Brake lever, checking and lubricating ... 6-21
Brake pads and shoes, checking .......... 6-16
Brake pedal ............................................. 3-5
Brake pedal, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-22
Brake pedal free play, adjusting............ 6-15CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-21
Carburetor, adjusting ............................ 6-11
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Carrier ................................................... 3-10
Catalytic converter .................................. 3-7
Centerstand, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-22
Cowling and panel, removing and
installing................................................ 6-6DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-4
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-20
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-18EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed............................... 6-11
Engine oil ................................................ 6-8
Engine serial number .............................. 9-2
Engine, starting a warm .......................... 5-2
FFront fork, checking .............................. 6-23
Fuel......................................................... 3-6
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel gauge.............................................. 3-3
Fuel tank cap .......................................... 3-5
Fuse, replacing ..................................... 6-26GGear position indicator lights .................. 3-2HHandlebar switches ................................ 3-3
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-27
Helmet holders ....................................... 3-9
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-2
Horn switch ............................................. 3-4IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Indicator lights ........................................ 3-2KKey identification number ....................... 9-1
Kickstarter............................................... 3-8LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-30MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic .... 6-3
Maintenance, emission control system... 6-2
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-2PParking ................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-16SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ......................................................... 3-8
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................... 3-4
Shift pedal, checking ............................. 6-16
Spark plug, checking ............................... 6-7
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer unit .................................... 3-3
Starter (choke) lever................................ 3-8
Starting and warming up a cold engine ... 5-1
Start switch.............................................. 3-4
Steering, checking................................. 6-23
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment.............................. 3-9
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-22TTail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-28
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-12
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-21
Tires ...................................................... 6-13
Tool kit..................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-35
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-36
Turn signal indicator light ........................ 3-2
Turn signal light bulb (front),
replacing ............................................. 6-28
Turn signal light bulb (rear), replacing... 6-29
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-4VValve clearance..................................... 6-12
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