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 lights and warning 
lights ............................................3-4
Speedometer ..................................3-7
Tachometer ....................................3-7
Multi-function display  ......................3-8
Anti-theft alarm (optional)  .............3-14
Handlebar switches  ......................3-15
Shift pedal .....................................3-17
Hand shift lever .............................3-18
Brake lever  ...................................3-18
Brake pedal  ..................................3-18
ABS ..............................................3-19
Fuel tank cap  ................................3-20
Fuel ...............................................3-20
Fuel tank breather/overflow 
hose ..........................................3-21
Catalytic converters  ......................3-22
Seats ............................................3-22
Adjusting the rider seat height  ......3-24Storage compartment ................... 3-26
Accessory box  .............................. 3-26
Adjusting the headlight beams  ..... 3-27
Handlebar position  ....................... 3-27
Opening and closing the 
cowlings .................................... 3-28
Rear view mirrors  ......................... 3-29
Adjusting the front fork  ................. 3-29
Adjusting the shock absorber 
assembly ................................... 3-31
Grip warmer adjusting knob  ......... 3-32
Sidestand ..................................... 3-33
Ignition circuit cut-off system  ........ 3-33
Auxiliary DC jack  .......................... 3-35
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 ............................... 6-2Periodic maintenance chart for the 
emission control system  ............. 6-3
General 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
Air filter element  ........................... 6-17
Checking the engine idling 
speed ........................................ 6-18
Checking the throttle grip free 
play ........................................... 6-18
Valve clearance  ........................... 6-18
Tires ............................................. 6-19
Cast wheels  ................................. 6-21
YCC-S clutch  ............................... 6-21
Checking the brake lever free 
play ........................................... 6-22
Brake light switches  ..................... 6-22
Checking the front and rear brake 
pads .......................................... 6-23
Checking the brake and YCC-S 
clutch fluid levels  ...................... 6-23
Changing the brake and YCC-S 
clutch fluids ............................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the 
cables ....................................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the 
throttle grip and cable  ............... 6-25U1DAE1E0.book  Page 1  Tuesday, August 24, 2010  5:28 PM 
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EAU50850
Storage compartment The storage compartment is located
under the passenger seat. (See page
3-22.)
When storing the Owner’s Manual or
other documents in the storage com-
partment, be sure to wrap them in a
plastic bag so that they will not get wet.
When washing the vehicle, be careful
not to let any water enter the storage
compartment.
This storage compartment is designed
to hold an optional 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.
Do not exceed the maximum
load of 208 kg (459 lb) for the ve-
hicle.
EAU39480
Accessory box The accessory box is located beside
the meter panel.
To open the accessory box
1. Insert the key into the main switch,
and then turn it to “ON”.
2. Push the accessory box button,
and then open the accessory box
lid.
3. Turn the key to “OFF” to preserve
the battery.
To close the accessory box
1. Fold the accessory box lid down.
1. Storage compartment
2. Yamaha CYCLELOK (optional)
1. Accessory box lid
2. Accessory box
3. Accessory box button
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