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 lights 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 .....................................3-15
Brake lever ...................................3-16
Brake pedal ..................................3-16
ABS ..............................................3-16
Fuel tank cap ................................3-17
Fuel ...............................................3-18
Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose ..........................................3-19
Catalytic converters ......................3-19
Seats ............................................3-20
Adjusting the rider seat height ......3-21
Storage compartments .................3-23Accessory box .............................. 3-24
Adjusting the headlight beams ..... 3-25
Handlebar position ....................... 3-25
Opening and closing
the cowlings .............................. 3-26
Rear view mirrors ......................... 3-27
Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-27
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 3-29
Grip warmer adjusting knob ......... 3-30
Sidestand ..................................... 3-31
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-31
Auxiliary DC jack .......................... 3-33
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 ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system ....... 6-3General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-4
Removing and installing panels ..... 6-8
Checking the spark plugs ............ 6-11
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-12
Final gear oil ................................ 6-15
Coolant ........................................ 6-16
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 6-17
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-19
Checking the throttle grip free
play ........................................... 6-19
Valve clearance ........................... 6-19
Tires ............................................. 6-20
Cast wheels ................................. 6-22
Clutch lever .................................. 6-22
Checking the brake lever free
play ........................................... 6-23
Brake light switches ..................... 6-23
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-24
Checking the brake and clutch
fluid levels ................................. 6-24
Changing the brake and clutch
fluids ......................................... 6-26
Checking and lubricating
the cables ................................. 6-26
Checking and lubricating
the throttle grip and cable ......... 6-26
Checking and lubricating
the brake and shift pedals ........ 6-27U1CYE1E0.book Page 1 Tuesday, July 20, 2010 10:17 AM
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 the “Adjusting the rider
seat height” section.)
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
3-20.)
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. 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
3-20.)
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.
EAU39473
Storage compartments This vehicle is equipped with two stor-
age compartments.
Storage compartment A
Storage compartment A is located un-
der the rider seat. (See page 3-20.)
When storing the Owner’s Manual or
other documents in this storage com-
partment, be sure to wrap them in a
plastic bag so that they will not get wet.
When washing the motorcycle, be
careful not to let any water enter the
storage compartment.
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 A
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32. Remove the key.
NOTICE
ECA11800
Do not place heat-sensitive items in
the accessory box. The accessory
box gets extremely hot especially
when the engine is running or is hot.
WARNING
EWA11421
Do not exceed the load limit of
0.3 kg (0.66 lb) for the accessory
box.
Do not exceed the maximum
load of 212 kg (467 lb) for the ve-
hicle.
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.
1. Headlight beam adjusting knob
1. Handlebar
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-1
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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:Curb weight:
291 kg (642 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Inline 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:
Yamaha genuine shaft drive gear oil SAE
80 API GL-5
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 ratio:
1.563 (75/48)
Final drive:
Shaft
Secondary reduction ratio:
2.698 (35/37 x 21/27 x 33/9)
010305070
90110130 ˚F
-20 -10 0 10 20
304050 ˚C
SAE 20W-50SAE 20W-40
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INDEXAABS ....................................................... 3-16
ABS warning light.................................... 3-5
Accessory box....................................... 3-24
Air filter element, cleaning..................... 6-17
Anti-theft alarm (optional)...................... 3-13
Auxiliary DC jack ................................... 3-33
Auxiliary light bulb ................................. 6-35BBattery................................................... 6-31
Brake and clutch fluid levels,
checking ............................................. 6-24
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ......... 6-26
Brake and clutch levers,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-27
Brake and shift pedals,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-27
Brake lever ............................................ 3-16
Brake lever free play, checking ............. 6-23
Brake light switches .............................. 6-23
Brake pedal ........................................... 3-16CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-26
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters .............................. 3-19
Centerstand and sidestand,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-28
Clutch lever .................................. 3-15, 6-22
Coolant.................................................. 6-16
Cowlings, opening and closing ............. 3-26DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-13EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-19
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-12
Engine stop switch................................ 3-14
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-4
FFinal gear oil ......................................... 6-15
Front and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-24
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-27
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-29
Front turn signal light ............................ 6-34
Fuel....................................................... 3-18
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose ......... 3-19
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-17
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-32GGrip warmer adjusting knob.................. 3-30HHandlebar position, adjusting ............... 3-25
Handlebar switches .............................. 3-13
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-14
Headlight beams, adjusting .................. 3-25
Headlight bulb....................................... 6-33
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-14IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-31
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 3-5
Indicator lights and warning lights .......... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-35
MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic..... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system ... 6-3
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 .............. 6-8
Parking .................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-13RRear suspension, lubricating ................. 6-29
Rear view mirrors .................................. 3-27
Rider seat height, adjusting................... 3-21SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-20
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-15
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-29
Sidestand .............................................. 3-31
Spark plugs, checking ........................... 6-11
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer........................................... 3-5
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch............................................ 3-14
Steering, checking................................. 6-30
Storage.................................................... 7-3
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