
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
YCC-S system ................................3-1
Immobilizer system .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-3
Indicator and warning lights ............3-4
Speedometer ..................................3-7
Tachometer ....................................3-7
Multi-function display ......................3-8
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .............3-15
Handlebar switches ......................3-15
Shift pedal .....................................3-17
Hand shift lever .............................3-18
Brake lever ...................................3-18
Brake pedal ..................................3-19
ABS ..............................................3-19
Fuel tank cap ................................3-20
Fuel ...............................................3-21
Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose ..........................................3-22
Catalytic converters ......................3-22
Seats ............................................3-23
Adjusting the rider seat height ......3-24
Storage compartment ...................3-26Accessory box .............................. 3-27
Adjusting the headlight beams ..... 3-28
Handlebar position ....................... 3-28
Opening and closing the
cowlings .................................... 3-28
Rear view mirrors ......................... 3-29
Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-30
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 3-31
Grip warmer adjusting knob ......... 3-33
Sidestand ..................................... 3-33
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-34
Auxiliary DC jack .......................... 3-36
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 .............................. 5-4
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 ............ 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-11
Final gear oil ................................ 6-14
Coolant ........................................ 6-15
Air filter element ........................... 6-16
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-17
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-17
Valve clearance ........................... 6-17
Tires ............................................. 6-18
Cast wheels ................................. 6-20
YCC-S clutch ............................... 6-20
Checking the brake lever free
play ........................................... 6-21
Brake light switches ..................... 6-21
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-22
Checking the brake and YCC-S
clutch fluid levels ...................... 6-22
Changing the brake and YCC-S
clutch fluids ............................... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-25U1DAE0E0.book Page 1 Friday, January 15, 2010 4:03 PM

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3
To install the rider seat
1. Insert the projection on the front of
the rider seat into the seat holder
as shown, and then push the rear
of the seat down to lock it in place.2. Install the passenger seat.
TIP
Make sure that the seats are prop-
erly secured before riding.
The rider seat height can be ad-
justed to change the riding posi-
tion. (See page 3-24.)
EAU39632
Adjusting the rider seat height The rider seat height can be adjusted to
one of two positions to suit the rider’s
preference.
The rider seat height was adjusted to
the lower position at delivery.
To change the rider seat height to
the high position
1. Remove the rider seat. (See page
3-23.)
2. Remove the rider seat height posi-
tion adjuster by pulling it upward.
1. Rider seat lock lever
2. Rider seat
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
1. Low position
2. High position
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3
3. Move the rider seat holder cover to
the lower position as shown.
4. Install the rider seat height position
adjuster so that the “H” mark is
aligned with the match mark.5. Insert the projection on the front of
the rider seat into seat holder B as
shown.6. Align the projection on the bottom
of the rider seat with the “H” posi-
tion slot, and then push the rear of
the seat down to lock it in place as
shown.
7. Install the passenger seat.
To change the rider seat height to
the low position
1. Remove the rider seat. (See page
3-23.)
2. Remove the rider seat height posi-
tion adjuster by pulling it upward.
3. Move the rider seat holder cover to
the upper position.
4. Install the rider seat height position
adjuster so that the “L” mark is
aligned with the match mark.
1. Rider seat height position adjuster
1. Rider seat holder cover
1. Rider seat height position adjuster
2.“H” mark
3. Match mark
1. Projection
2. Seat holder B (for high position)
3. Rider seat holder cover
1.“H” position slot
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3
5. Insert the projection on the front of
the rider seat into seat holder A as
shown.6. Align the projection on the bottom
of the rider seat with the “L” posi-
tion slot, and then push the rear of
the seat down to lock it in place as
shown.
7. Install the passenger seat.
TIPMake sure that the seats are properly
secured before riding.
EAU14422
Storage compartment This storage compartment is designed
to hold a genuine Yamaha
CYCLELOK. (Other locks may not fit.)
When placing a CYCLELOK in the stor-
age compartment, securely fasten it
with the straps. When the CYCLELOK
is not in the storage compartment, be
sure to secure the straps to prevent los-
ing them.
WARNING
EWA10961
Do not exceed the load limit of 3
kg (7 lb) for the storage com-
partment.
1. Rider seat height position adjuster
2.“L” mark
3. Match mark
1. Projection
2. Rider seat holder cover
3. Seat holder A (for low position)
1
2
3
1.“L” position slot
1. Storage compartment
2. Yamaha CYCLELOK (optional)
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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. Cowling1
1
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-1
8
Dimensions:Overall length:
2230 mm (87.8 in)
Overall width:
750 mm (29.5 in)
Overall height:
1450 mm (57.1 in)
Seat height:
805 mm (31.7 in)
Wheelbase:
1545 mm (60.8 in)
Ground clearance:
130 mm (5.12 in)
Minimum turning radius:
3100 mm (122.0 in)Weight:With oil and fuel:
295 kg (650 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined parallel 4-cylinder
Displacement:
1298 cm³
Bore × stroke:
79.0 × 66.2 mm (3.11 × 2.61 in)
Compression ratio:
10.80 :1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Engine oil:Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
Type:
SAE 20W-40 or 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement:
3.80 L (4.02 US qt, 3.34 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
4.00 L (4.23 US qt, 3.52 Imp.qt)Final gear oil:Type:
Shaft drive gear oil
Quantity:
0.20 L (0.21 US qt, 0.18 Imp.qt)Cooling system:Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the
maximum level mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)Radiator capacity (including all routes):
2.60 L (2.75 US qt, 2.29 Imp.qt)
Air filter:Air filter element:
Dry elementFuel:Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
25.0 L (6.61 US gal, 5.50 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
5.5 L (1.45 US gal, 1.21 Imp.gal)Fuel injection:Throttle body:
ID mark:
3P6D 20Spark plug(s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CR8E
Manufacturer/model:
DENSO/U24ESR-N
Spark plug gap:
0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-discTransmission:Primary reduction system:
Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio:
75/48 (1.563)
Secondary reduction system:
Shaft drive
010305070
90110130 ˚F
-20 -10 0 10 20
304050 ˚C
SAE 20W-50SAE 20W-40
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INDEX
AABS ...................................................... 3-19
ABS warning light ................................... 3-6
Accessory box ...................................... 3-27
Air filter element.................................... 6-16
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..................... 3-15
Auxiliary DC jack .................................. 3-36
Auxiliary light bulb................................. 6-33BBattery .................................................. 6-28
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-25
Brake and YCC-S clutch fluid levels,
checking ............................................. 6-22
Brake and YCC-S clutch fluids,
changing ............................................. 6-24
Brake lever ........................................... 3-18
Brake lever, checking and lubricating ... 6-25
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-21
Brake light switches .............................. 6-21
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-19CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-24
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters .............................. 3-22
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-26
Coolant ................................................. 6-15
Cowlings, opening and closing ............. 3-28DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-15EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-4
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-17Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............ 6-11
Engine stop switch ................................ 3-16
Engine trouble/YCC-S indicators and
warning light .......................................... 3-5
FFinal gear oil.......................................... 6-14
Front and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-22
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-30
Front fork, checking...............................6-27
Front turn signal light............................. 6-32
Fuel ....................................................... 3-21
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose .......... 3-22
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-20
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-30GGrip warmer adjusting knob ..................3-33HHandlebar position, adjusting ................ 3-28
Handlebar switches ............................... 3-15
Hand shift control switch ....................... 3-17
Hand shift lever ..................................... 3-18
Hazard switch........................................ 3-16
Headlight beams, adjusting ................... 3-28
Headlight bulb ....................................... 6-31
High beam indicator light......................... 3-5
Horn switch ........................................... 3-16IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-34
Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-6
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-4
LLicense plate light bulb, replacing......... 6-33MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-3
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic .... 6-3
Maintenance, emission control system ... 6-2
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function display .............................. 3-8NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-5OOil level warning light .............................. 3-5PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-7
Parking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-15RRear suspension, lubricating ................ 6-27
Rear view mirrors.................................. 3-29
Rider seat height, adjusting .................. 3-24SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats..................................................... 3-23
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-17
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-31
Sidestand .............................................. 3-33
Spark plugs, checking........................... 6-10
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Speedometer .......................................... 3-7
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-16
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