EAU45511
Checking the steering
Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the opera-
tion of the steering must be checked
as follows at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.
1. Place the vehicle on the centers-
tand. WARNING! To avoid
injury, 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
forward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the stee-
ring.
EAU23290
Checking the wheel bearings
The front and rear wheel bearings
must be checked at the intervals spe-
cified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication 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.
EAUT1404
Battery
This model is equipped with a VRLA
(Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery.
There is no need to check the elec-
trolyte or to add distilled water. Howe-
ver, the battery coupler connection
needs to be checked to make sure
that it is securely connected.
EWA10760
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WARNING
●Electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous since it contains
sulfuric acid, which causes
severe burns. Avoid any con-
tact with skin, eyes or clothing
and always shield your eyes
when working near batteries.
In case of contact, administer
the following FIRST AID.
• EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty
of water.
• INTERNAL: Drink large quan-
tities of water or milk and
immediately call a physician.
• EYES: Flush with water for 15
minutes and seek prompt
medical attention.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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AAcceleration and deceleration ...................5-3
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ................................................6-14
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..........................3-9
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ...................6-31
BBattery......................................................6-24
Brake fluid level, checking .......................6-20
Brake fluid, changing ...............................6-21
Brake lever, front ......................................3-10
Brake lever, rear .......................................3-10
Brake levers, lubricating ..........................6-22
Braking .......................................................5-3
CCables, checking and lubricating ............6-21
Care............................................................7-1
Catalytic converters .................................3-13
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .......................................6-22
Coolant.....................................................6-13
Coolant temperature gauge .......................3-5
Cowlings and panel, removing and
installing ...................................................6-6
DDimmer switch ...........................................3-9
Display, multi-function ...............................3-6
EEngine break-in ..........................................5-4
Engine oil ...................................................6-9
Engine trouble warning light ......................3-4
FFinal transmission oil ...............................6-12
Front and rear brake lever free play.........6-19Front and rear brake pads, checking ......6-19
Front fork, checking .................................6-23
Front storage compartment .....................3-16
Fuel ..........................................................3-12
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ..........5-4
Fuel gauge .................................................3-5
Fuel level warning light ..............................3-4
Fuel tank cap ...........................................3-11
Fuses, replacing .......................................6-26
HHandlebar switches ...................................3-9
Hazard switch ..........................................3-10
Headlight bulb, replacing .........................6-28
High beam indicator light...........................3-3
Horn switch ................................................3-9
IIdentification numbers ...............................9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ..................3-19
Immobilizer system ....................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light .............3-4
Indicator and warning lights ......................3-3
KKey identification number ..........................9-1
LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ...........6-31
MMain switch/steering lock ..........................3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ......6-3
Maintenance, emission control system .....6-2
Matte color, caution ...................................7-1
Model label ................................................9-2
PParking .......................................................5-5
Part locations .............................................2-1Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart .........................................................6-2
RRear storage compartment ......................3-17
SSafe-riding points.......................................1-5
Safety information ......................................1-1
Seat ..........................................................3-14
Securing bracket ......................................3-14
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting....3-18
Sidestand .................................................3-18
Spark plug, checking .................................6-8
Specifications.............................................8-1
Speedometer .............................................3-5
Start switch ................................................3-9
Starting off .................................................5-2
Starting the engine.....................................5-1
Steering, checking ...................................6-24
Storage.......................................................7-3
Storage compartments ............................3-15
TTail/brake light bulb or rear turn signal
light bulb, replacing ...............................6-29
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ............6-15
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ..............................................6-22
Tires .........................................................6-16
Tool kit ........................................................6-1
Troubleshooting .......................................6-32
Troubleshooting charts ............................6-33
Turn signal indicator lights .........................3-3
Turn signal light bulb (front), replacing ....6-29
Turn signal switch ......................................3-9
INDEX
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