INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-4
3
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Dimmer switch“/”
Set this switch to“” for the high
beam and to“” for the low beam.
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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 center
position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
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Horn switch“”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
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Start switch“”
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter. See page 5-1 for start-
ing instructions prior to starting the en-
gine.
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Shift pedal The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the engine. This motorcycle is
equipped with a constant-mesh 4
speed transmission.TIPUse your toes to shift up and your heelto shift down.
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Brake lever The brake lever is located at the right
handlebar grip. To apply the front
brake, pull the lever toward the handle-
bar grip.
1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
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2
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3
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1. Brake lever
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Replacing a headlight bulb If a headlight bulb burns out, replace it
as follows.NOTICE
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Take care not to damage the follow-
ing parts:
Headlight bulb
Do not touch the glass part of
the headlight bulb to keep it free
from oil, otherwise the transpar-
ency of the glass, the luminosity
of the bulb, and the bulb life will
be adversely affected. Thor-
oughly clean off any dirt and fin-
gerprints on the headlight bulb
using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.
Headlight lens
Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the headlight
lens.
Do not use a headlight bulb of awattage higher than specified.
1. Remove cowling A. (See page
6-6.)
2. Remove the headlight bulb cover.3. Remove the headlight bulb holder
(together with the bulb) by turning
it counterclockwise.
4. Remove the burnt-out bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.5. Place a new bulb into the holder,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
6. Install the bulb holder (together
with the bulb) by turning it clock-
wise.
7. Install the headlight bulb cover.
8. Install the cowling.
9. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
1. Headlight bulb cover
1. Headlight bulb holder
2. Headlight bulb
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1
2
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
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