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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LOCATION OF IMPORTANT
LABELS
............................................. 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION
.................. 2-1
DESCRIPTION
.................................. 3-1
Left view .......................................... 3-1
Right view ........................................ 3-2
Controls and instruments ................ 3-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS
....................................... 4-1
Handlebar switch ............................ 4-1
Power reduction plate ..................... 4-1
Shift pedal ...................................... 4-1
Brake lever ..................................... 4-2
Brake pedal .................................... 4-2
Fuel tank cap .................................. 4-2
Fuel ................................................ 4-3
Fuel tank breather hose ................. 4-4
2-stroke engine oil .......................... 4-4
Fuel cock ........................................ 4-5
Starter (choke) lever “ ” ................ 4-6
Kickstarter ...................................... 4-6
Seat ................................................ 4-7
Shock absorber assembly .............. 4-7
Sidestand ....................................... 4-8
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
.............. 5-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS
................................. 6-1
Starting and warming up a cold
engine ......................................... 6-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 6-2
Shifting ........................................... 6-2
Engine break-in .............................. 6-3
Parking ........................................... 6-4
PPERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT
................................... 7-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 7-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 7-2
Checking the spark plug ................. 7-5
Removing the power reduction
plate ............................................ 7-6
Transmission oil ............................. 7-7
Cleaning the air filter element ........ 7-8
Cleaning the spark arrester ............ 7-9
Adjusting the carburetor ............... 7-10
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 7-10
Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 7-11
Tires ............................................. 7-12
Spoke wheels ............................... 7-13
Adjusting the brake lever free
play ........................................... 7-13
Adjusting the brake pedal free
play ........................................... 7-14Checking the front and rear
brake shoes ............................... 7-15
Drive chain slack ........................... 7-16
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain ................................. 7-17
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 7-18
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ................ 7-18
Adjusting the Autolube pump ........ 7-18
Checking and lubricating the
brake lever ................................. 7-19
Checking and lubricating the
brake pedal ................................ 7-19
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand ................................... 7-19
Checking the front fork .................. 7-20
Checking the steering ................... 7-20
Checking the wheel bearings ........ 7-21
Supporting the motorcycle ............ 7-21
Front wheel ................................... 7-22
Rear wheel .................................... 7-24
Troubleshooting ............................ 7-26
Troubleshooting chart ................... 7-27
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE
.......................................... 8-1
Matte color caution ......................... 8-1
Care ................................................ 8-1
Storage ........................................... 8-3
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SPECIFICATIONS
............................. 9-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION
........... 10-1
Identification numbers .................. 10-1
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LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS
EAU48130
Read and understand all of the labels on your vehicle. They contain important information for safe and proper operation of
your vehicle. Never remove any labels from your vehicle. If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off, a replacement label
is available from your Yamaha dealer.
For Europe
3
4
1
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9For Europe
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5PG-2817L-10
100
1.00
15100
1.00
15
5PG-2816R-00
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Familiarize yourself with the following pictograms and read the explanatory text.
**.* kPa
*.** kgf/cm²
*.* psi**.* kPa
*.** kgf/cm²
*.* psi
Read the Owner’s manual.
This unit contains high-pressure
nitrogen gas.
Mishandling can cause
explosion. Do not incinerate,
puncture or open.
Turn off the main switch after
riding to avoid draining the
battery.Use unleaded gasoline only.
Measure tire pressure when
tires are cold.
Adjust tire pressure.
Improper tire pressure can
cause loss of control.
Loss of control can result in
severe injury or death.
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9For Oceania and South Africa
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9 For Oceania and South Africa
Before you operate this vehicle, read the owner’s manual.
5PA-21568-01
Prima di usare il veicolo, leggete il manuale di istruzioni.Lire le manuel du propri
étaire avant d
’utiliser ce v
éhicule.
Lesen Sie die Bedienungsanleitung bevor Sie dieses Fahrzeug fahren.Antes de conducir este vehículo, lea el Manual del Propietario.follows.
FRONT:
: REAR
3RV-21668-A0
Cold tire normal pressure should be set as
100 kPa,{1.00 kgf/cm
2}, 15 psi
100 kPa,{1.00 kgf/cm2}, 15 psi
3
1
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SAFETY INFORMATION
EAU41214
Be a Responsible Owner
As the vehicle’s owner, you are respon-
sible for the safe and proper operation
of your motorcycle.
Motorcycles are single-track vehicles.
Their safe use and operation are de-
pendent upon the use of proper riding
techniques as well as the expertise of
the operator. Every operator should
know the following requirements before
riding this motorcycle.
He or she should:
Obtain thorough instructions from
a competent source on all aspects
of motorcycle operation.
Observe the warnings and mainte-
nance requirements in this Own-
er’s Manual.
Obtain qualified training in safe
and proper riding techniques.
Obtain professional technical ser-
vice as indicated in this Owner’s
Manual and/or when made neces-
sary by mechanical conditions.
Safe Riding
Perform the pre-operation checks each
time you use the vehicle to make sure it
is in safe operating condition. Failure to
inspect or maintain the vehicle properly
increases the possibility of an accident
or equipment damage. See page 5-1
for a list of pre-operation checks.
This motorcycle is designed for
off-road use only, therefore, it is il-
legal to operate it on public streets,
roads, or highways, even a dirt or
gravel one. Off-road use on public
lands may be illegal. Please check
local regulations before riding.
This motorcycle is designed to car-
ry the operator only. No passen-
gers.
The failure of motorists to detect
and recognize motorcycles in traf-
fic is the predominating cause of
automobile/motorcycle accidents.
Many accidents have been caused
by an automobile driver who did
not see the motorcycle. Making
yourself conspicuous appears to
be very effective in reducing the
chance of this type of accident.
Therefore:
Wear a brightly colored jacket.
Use extra caution when you are
approaching and passing
through intersections, since in-
tersections are the most likely
places for motorcycle accidents
to occur.
Ride where other motorists can
see you. Avoid riding in another
motorist’s blind spot.
Many accidents involve inexperi-
enced operators.
Make sure that you are qualified
and that you only lend your mo-
torcycle to other qualified opera-
tors.
Know your skills and limits.
Staying within your limits may
help you to avoid an accident.
We recommend that you prac-
tice riding your motorcycle until
you have become thoroughly fa-
miliar with the motorcycle and all
of its controls.
Many accidents have been caused
by error of the motorcycle opera-
tor. A typical error made by the op-