PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-37
2
3
4
5
67
8
9 Engine overheating
WARNING
EWA10400
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may be
blown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the engine has cooled.
After removing the radiator cap retaining bolt, place a thick rag, like a towel, over the radiator cap, and then
slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the detent to allow any residual pressure to escape. When the hissing
sound has stopped, press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise, and then remove the cap.
TIP
If coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended coolant
as soon as possible.
Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level
is OK.The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Have a Yamaha dealer checkand repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See TIP.)
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again,
have a
Yamaha dealer check
and repair the cooling system.
There is
leakage.
There is
no leakage.
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INDEX
A
ABS (for ABS models) ............................ 3-12
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ......... 3-5
Air filter element, replacing ..................... 6-14
Anti-theft alarm (optional).......................... 3-9
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing .................. 6-34
B
Battery..................................................... 6-29
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ............................................. 6-26
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ............................................. 6-26
Brake fluid, changing .............................. 6-23
Brake fluid level, checking ...................... 6-22
Brake lever .............................................. 3-11
Brake light switches ................................ 6-21
Brake pedal ............................................. 3-12
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ............ 6-25
Care .......................................................... 7-1
Catalytic converters ................................ 3-16
Clutch lever ............................................. 3-11
Clutch lever free play, adjusting .............. 6-20
Coolant.................................................... 6-12
Coolant temperature gauge ...................... 3-7
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing.................................................. 6-7
D
Dimmer switch ........................................ 3-10
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ...... 6-25
Drive chain slack ..................................... 6-23
E
Engine break-in ......................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed................................. 6-16Engine oil and oil filter element.................. 6-9
Engine stop switch................................... 3-10
Engine trouble warning light ...................... 3-5
F
Front and rear brake pads, checking ....... 6-21
Front fork, adjusting ................................. 3-18
Front fork, checking ................................. 6-27
Fuel.......................................................... 3-14
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........... 5-3
Fuel level warning indicator ....................... 3-5
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose ............ 3-15
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-13
Fuses, replacing ...................................... 6-30
H
Handlebar switches ................................... 3-9
Hazard switch .......................................... 3-10
Headlight bulb, replacing ......................... 6-32
High beam indicator light ........................... 3-4
Horn switch .............................................. 3-10
I
Identification numbers ............................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................... 3-22
Immobilizer system .................................... 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light.............. 3-5
Indicator and warning lights ....................... 3-4
L
Luggage strap holders ............................. 3-21
M
Main 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 ................................. 3-8
N
Neutral indicator light ................................ 3-4
O
Oil level warning light ................................ 3-4
P
Parking ...................................................... 5-4
Part locations ............................................ 2-1
Pass switch ............................................. 3-10
R
Rear suspension, lubricating ................... 6-27
S
Safety information ..................................... 1-1
Seat ......................................................... 3-16
Shifting ...................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................... 3-11
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ...... 3-19
Sidestand ................................................ 3-21
Sidestand, checking and lubricating........ 6-27
Spark plugs, checking ............................... 6-8
Specifications ............................................ 8-1
Starting the engine .................................... 5-1
Start switch .............................................. 3-10
Steering, checking................................... 6-28
Storage...................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment.............................. 3-17
Supporting the motorcycle ...................... 6-34
T
Tachometer unit ........................................ 3-6
Tail/brake light bulb, replacing ................ 6-33
Throttle cable free play, checking ........... 6-16
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating.............................................. 6-26
Tires ........................................................ 6-17
Tool kit....................................................... 6-1
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