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3
EAU12941
Brake pedal The brake pedal is on the right side of
the motorcycle. To apply the rear
brake, press down on the brake pedal.
EAU13002
Fuel tank cap To remove the fuel tank cap
Insert the key into the lock and turn it
1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will be re-
leased and the fuel tank cap can be re-
moved.
To install the fuel tank cap
1. Push the fuel tank cap into position
with the key inserted in the lock.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, and then re-
move it.
TIPThe fuel tank cap cannot be installed
unless the key is in the lock. In addition,
the key cannot be removed if the cap isnot properly installed and locked.
WARNING
EWA11141
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly installed before riding.Leaking fuel is a fire hazard.
1. Brake pedal
1
1. Unlock.
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Panel B
To remove the panel1. Slide the panel lock cover open, in-
sert the key into the lock, and then
turn it 1/4 turn clockwise.
2. Pull the front of the panel out with
the key inserted in the lock, and
then slide the panel forward to re-
lease it in the rear.To install the panel
1. Secure the rear of the panel, and
then push the front of the panel in
with the key inserted in the lock.
2. While pushing the panel inward,
turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, remove it, and
then close the panel lock cover.
EAU19603
Checking the spark plug The spark plug is an important engine
component, which is easy to check.
Since heat and deposits will cause any
spark plug to slowly erode, the spark
plug should be removed and checked
in accordance with the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. In addition,
the condition of the spark plug can re-
veal the condition of the engine.
To remove the spark plug
1. Remove the spark plug cap.
2. Remove the spark plug as shown,
with the spark plug wrench includ-
ed in the owner’s tool kit.
1. Panel lock cover
2. Unlock.
1. Spark plug cap
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Replacing the headlight bulb This model is equipped with a quartz
bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.NOTICE
ECA10660
Do not touch the glass part of the
headlight bulb to keep it free from
oil, otherwise the transparency of
the glass, the luminosity of the bulb,
and the bulb life will be adversely af-
fected. Thoroughly clean off any dirt
and fingerprints on the headlight
bulb using a cloth moistened with al-cohol or thinner.
1. Remove the headlight unit by re-
moving the screws.2. Remove the headlight bulb socket
cover.
3. Remove the headlight bulb socket
(together with the bulb) by turning
it counterclockwise.4. Remove the burnt out bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.
5. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Screw
1. Headlight bulb socket cover
1. Headlight bulb socket
1. Headlight bulb
1
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6 6. Install the socket (together with the
bulb) by turning it clockwise.
7. Install the headlight bulb socket
cover.
8. Install the headlight unit by install-
ing the screws.
9. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
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]
1. Screw
1. Tail/brake light bulb
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EAU24204
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb 1. Remove the turn signal light lens
by removing the screw.
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
screw. NOTICE: Do not over-
tighten the screw, otherwise the
lens may break.
[ECA11191]EAU37271
Replacing the auxiliary light
bulb If the auxiliary light bulb burns out, re-
place it as follows.
1. Remove the headlight unit by re-
moving the screws.
2. Remove the socket (together with
the bulb) by pulling it out.3. Remove the burnt out bulb by pull-
ing it out.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the socket (together with the
bulb) by pushing it in.
6. Install the headlight unit by install-
ing the screws.
1. Screw
1
1. Screw
1. Auxiliary light bulb socket
1. Auxiliary light bulb
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