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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 6-29
Replacing the license plate light
bulb ........................................... 6-29
Replacing the auxiliary light
bulb ........................................... 6-30
Supporting the motorcycle ............ 6-31
Troubleshooting ............................ 6-32
Troubleshooting charts ................. 6-33
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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4. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on
the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
5. If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
6. Install the battery cover, and then
hook the battery band onto the
holder.
EAU42892
Replacing the headlight bulb This model is equipped with a quartz
bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.NOTICE
ECA10650
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 the turn signal light brack-
et cover by removing the bolts.
2. Remove the headlight unit by re-
moving the bolts on each side.
Specified fuses:
Main fuse:
50.0 A
Headlight fuse:
20.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Ignition fuse:
15.0 A
Parking lighting fuse:
10.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
10.0 A
Backup fuse:
10.0 A
Radiator fan fuse:
20.0 A
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Turn signal light bracket cover
2. Bolt
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63. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the bulb cover.
4. Unhook the headlight bulb holder,
and then remove the burnt-out
bulb.5. Place a new headlight bulb into po-
sition, and then secure it with the
bulb holder.
6. Install the headlight bulb cover,
and then connect the coupler.
7. Install the headlight unit by install-
ing the bolts.
8. Place the turn signal light bracket
cover in the original position, and
then install the bolts.9. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
1. Bolt
1. Headlight bulb cover
2. Headlight coupler
1. Headlight bulb holder
2. Headlight bulb
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6
EAU24133
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb 1. Remove the tail/brake light lens by
removing the screws.
2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.
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
screws. NOTICE: Do not over-
tighten the screws, otherwise
the lens may break.
[ECA10681]EAU24212
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb 1. Remove the turn signal lens by re-
moving the screws.
2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.
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
screws. NOTICE: Do not over-
tighten the screws, otherwise
the lens may break.
[ECA10681]EAU42484
Replacing the license plate
light bulb 1. Remove the license plate light cov-
er by removing the bolts.
2. Pull the license plate light unit up
as shown.
1. Screw
1. Screw
1. License plate light cover
2. Bolt
1. License plate light unit
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
Chassis:Frame type:
Double cradle
Caster angle:
32.70 °
Trail:
145.0 mm (5.71 in)Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
130/90 16M/C 67H
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D404F X
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/EXEDRA G721Rear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
170/70B 16M/C 75H
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/K555
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/EXEDRA G722 GLoading:Maximum load:
210 kg (463 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories)Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):Loading condition:
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)Front:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear:
280 kPa (2.80 kgf/cm², 41 psi)
Loading condition:
90–210 kg (198–463 lb)
Front:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear:
280 kPa (2.80 kgf/cm², 41 psi)
Front wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
16M/C x MT3.00Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
16M/C x MT4.50Front brake:Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right foot operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
Front suspension:Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
135.0 mm (5.31 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
110.0 mm (4.33 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
TCI (digital)
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
YTX20L-BS
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 18.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 60 W/55.0 W × 1
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0 W/21.0 W × 1
Front turn signal light:
12 V, 21.0 W × 2
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INDEX
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-33
Turn signal indicator light........................ 3-4
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............ 6-29
Turn signal switch ................................. 3-10VValve clearance .................................... 6-13
Vehicle identification number.................. 9-1WWheel bearings, checking .................... 6-24
Wheels.................................................. 6-15
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