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
Immobilizer system .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-2
Indicator and warning lights ............3-4
Speedometer ..................................3-5
Tachometer ....................................3-6
Multi-function display ......................3-6
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .............3-13
Handlebar switches ......................3-13
Clutch lever ...................................3-15
Shift pedal .....................................3-16
Brake lever ...................................3-16
Brake pedal ..................................3-16
ABS ..............................................3-17
Fuel tank cap ................................3-18
Fuel ...............................................3-18
Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose ..........................................3-20
Catalytic converters ......................3-20
Seats ............................................3-21
Adjusting the rider seat height ......3-22
Storage compartments .................3-24
Accessory box ..............................3-25Adjusting the headlight beams ..... 3-26
Handlebar position ....................... 3-26
Opening and closing the
cowlings .................................... 3-26
Rear view mirrors ......................... 3-27
Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-28
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 3-29
Grip warmer adjusting knob ......... 3-31
Sidestand ..................................... 3-31
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-32
Auxiliary DC jack .......................... 3-34
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
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 ............. 6-2General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-3
Removing and installing panels ..... 6-7
Checking the spark plugs .............. 6-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..... 6-9
Final gear oil ................................ 6-12
Coolant ........................................ 6-13
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 6-15
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-16
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-16
Valve clearance ........................... 6-17
Tires ............................................. 6-17
Cast wheels ................................. 6-19
Clutch lever .................................. 6-20
Checking the brake lever free
play ........................................... 6-20
Brake light switches ..................... 6-21
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-21
Checking the brake and clutch
fluid levels ................................. 6-22
Changing the brake and clutch
fluids ......................................... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-24U1CYE0E0.book Page 1 Tuesday, October 27, 2009 11:52 AM
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-4
3
EAU11004
Indicator and warning lights
EAU11030
Turn signal indicator lights“”
and“”
The corresponding indicator light flash-
es when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
EAU11060
Neutral indicator light“”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
EAU11080
High beam indicator light“”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU11123
Oil level warning light“”
This warning light comes on if the en-
gine oil level is low.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”. The warning light should come
on for a few seconds, and then go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
TIPEven if the oil level is sufficient, the
warning light may flicker when riding on
a slope or during sudden acceleration
or deceleration, but this is not a mal-
function.
EAU11534
Engine trouble warning light“”
This warning light comes on or flashes
if a problem is detected in the electrical
circuit monitoring the engine. If this oc-
curs, have a Yamaha dealer check the
self-diagnosis system. (See page 3-12
for an explanation of the self-diagnosis
device.)
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”. The warning light should come
on for a few seconds, and then go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
1. Left turn signal indicator light“”
2. Right turn signal indicator light“”
3. Engine trouble warning light“”
4. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning
light“”
5. Neutral indicator light“”
6. High beam indicator light“”
7. Oil level warning light“”
8. Immobilizer system indicator light
ABS
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-14
3Right
EAU12380
Pass switch“”
Press this switch to flash the head-
lights.
EAU12400
Dimmer switch“/”
Set this switch to“” for the high
beam and to“” for the low beam.
EAU12460
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 centerposition. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
EAU12493
Windshield position adjusting
switch“”
To move the windshield up, push this
switch in direction (a). To move the
windshield down, push the switch in di-
rection (b).TIPWhen the key is turned to “OFF”, the
windshield will automatically return to
the lowest position.
EAU12500
Horn switch“”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
EAU12660
Engine stop switch“/”
Set this switch to“” before starting
the engine. Set this switch to“” to
stop the engine in case of an emergen-
cy, such as when the vehicle overturns
or when the throttle cable is stuck.
EAU12711
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.
EAU42340
The engine trouble warning light and
ABS warning light will come on when
the key is turned to “ON” and the start
switch is pushed, but this does not indi-
cate a malfunction.
1. Engine stop switch“/”
2. Hazard switch“”
3. Start switch“”
1. Windshield position adjusting switch“”
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-26
3
EAU39611
Adjusting the headlight
beams The headlight beam adjusting knobs
are used to raise or lower the height of
the headlight beams. It may be neces-
sary to adjust the headlight beams to
increase visibility and help prevent
blinding oncoming drivers when carry-
ing more or less load than usual. Obey
local laws and regulations when adjust-
ing the headlights.
To raise the headlight beams, turn the
knobs in direction (a). To lower the
headlight beams, turn the knobs in di-
rection (b).
EAU39641
Handlebar position The handlebars can be adjusted to one
of three positions to suit the rider’s pref-
erence. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust
the position of the handlebars.
EAU39621
Opening and closing the cowl-
ings The cowlings can be tilted back 30 mm
(1.18 in) for added ventilation to suit the
riding conditions.
To open a cowling
1. Remove the quick fastener
screws.
1. Headlight beam adjusting knob
1. Handlebar
1. Closed position
2. Open position
3. Cowling
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INDEX
AABS ...................................................... 3-17
ABS warning light ................................... 3-5
Accessory box ...................................... 3-25
Air filter element, cleaning .................... 6-15
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..................... 3-13
Auxiliary DC jack .................................. 3-34
Auxiliary light bulb................................. 6-33BBattery .................................................. 6-28
Brake and clutch fluid levels,
checking ............................................. 6-22
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ......... 6-23
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-25
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-24
Brake lever ........................................... 3-16
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-20
Brake light switches .............................. 6-21
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-16CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-23
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters .............................. 3-20
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-25
Clutch lever.................................. 3-15, 6-20
Coolant ................................................. 6-13
Cowlings, opening and closing ............. 3-26DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-14EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3Engine idling speed, checking............... 6-16
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .............. 6-9
Engine stop switch ................................ 3-14
Engine trouble warning light .................... 3-4
FFinal gear oil.......................................... 6-12
Front and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-21
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-28
Front fork, checking...............................6-27
Front turn signal light............................. 6-31
Fuel ....................................................... 3-18
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose .......... 3-20
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-18
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-29GGrip warmer adjusting knob ..................3-31HHandlebar position, adjusting ................ 3-26
Handlebar switches ............................... 3-13
Hazard switch........................................ 3-15
Headlight beams, adjusting ................... 3-26
Headlight bulb ....................................... 6-31
High beam indicator light......................... 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-14IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-32
Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-5
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ......... 6-32
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 ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function display .............................. 3-6NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-7
Parking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-14RRear suspension, lubricating ................ 6-26
Rear view mirrors.................................. 3-27
Rider seat height, adjusting .................. 3-22SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats..................................................... 3-21
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-16
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-29
Sidestand .............................................. 3-31
Spark plugs, checking............................. 6-8
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Speedometer .......................................... 3-5
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-14
Steering, checking ................................ 6-27
Storage ................................................... 7-3
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