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3 5. Push “RESET” to set the selected
engine speed. “Off” is highlighted
and the r/min digits start flashing.
6. Push “SELECT” to highlight the
engine speed at which the shift
timing indicator light is deactivat-
ed.
7. Push “RESET” to set the selected
engine speed.
8. Push “RESET” again to return to
the previous menu.
To set individual gear r/min:
1. Push “SELECT” to highlight gears
from “1st” through “5th”, then push
“RESET”.
2. Push “RESET” and the r/min digits
for the highlighted gear start flash-
ing, then perform steps 4–8 under
“To set all gears to the same
r/min:” in order to set the r/min for
the individual gears.
TIPAfter setting r/min for individual gears, if
“All” is chosen, all previously set r/min
for individual gears return to the default
settings of 9000 (activation) and 11000
(deactivation).3. Push “SELECT” to scroll to“”,
then push “RESET” to return to the
previous menu.
Setting the shift timing indicator lightbrightnessThis function allows you to adjust the
brightness of the shift timing indicator
light.
1. Push “SELECT” to highlight
“Brightness”.
2. Push “RESET” and the brightness
level segments start flashing.3. Push “SELECT” to highlight the
desired brightness level.
4. Push “RESET” to set the selected
brightness level.
5. Push “RESET” to return to the pre-
vious menu.
6. Push “SELECT” to scroll to“”,
then push “RESET”. This allows
you to select another item in the
menu.
Setting the clock
1. Push “SELECT” to highlight “Dis-
play”.
2. Push “RESET”; the following
screen is displayed.
3. Push “RESET” and the hour digits
start flashing.
4. Push “SELECT” to increment the
hours.
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35. Push “RESET”, and the minute
digits start flashing.
6. Push “SELECT” to increment the
minutes.
7. Push “RESET” to start the clock.
8. Push “RESET” again to return to
the previous menu.
Resetting all the brightness and shift
timing indicator light functionsThis resets all settings made to the
brightness and shift timing indicator
light functions.
1. Push “SELECT” to highlight “Dis-
play”.
2. Push “RESET”.
3. Push “SELECT” to highlight “All re-
set”.
4. Push “RESET”, then push “SE-
LECT” to highlight “Yes”.5. Push “RESET” to reset the bright-
ness and shift timing light indicator
values to the factory setting. The
display returns to the Normal
mode.
TIPTo perform further multi-function dis-
play settings, enter the Select mode
again by pushing and holding “SE-
LECT” and “RESET” for at least three
seconds.Using the stopwatchThe stopwatch can be activated as fol-
lows.
1. Push “SELECT” to highlight “Stop-
watch”.
2. Push “RESET”.3. Push “SELECT” to highlight “Stop-
watch”.
4. Push “RESET”.
The multi-function display chang-
es to the Normal mode and the
stopwatch is displayed in place of
the clock.
5. Push “SELECT” to start the stop-
watch.
6. Push the start switch“” or “SE-
LECT” to stop the stopwatch.
7. Push “RESET” to reset the stop-
watch.
TIP

If neither “SELECT” nor “RESET”
are pushed for one minute, the
screen automatically changes to
the Normal mode.
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3


Pushing “RESET” for at least two
seconds changes the screen to
the Normal mode.


To perform further multi-function
display settings, enter the Select
mode again by pushing and hold-
ing “SELECT” and “RESET” for at
least three seconds.
Using the countdown clockThe countdown clock can be activated
as follows.
1. Push “SELECT” to highlight “Stop-
watch”.
2. Push “RESET”.
3. Push “SELECT” to highlight
“Countdown”.
4. Push “RESET”. The multi-function
display changes to the Normal
mode, the stopwatch is displayed
in place of the clock, and the trans-
mission gear indicator changes to
the countdown clock.5. Push “SELECT” or shift into gear
and the countdown clock starts
counting down from “5”. Simulta-
neously, the shift timing indicator
light flashes according to the num-
ber displayed (i.e., when “5” is dis-
played, the indicator light flashes
five times, when “4” is displayed,
the indicator light flashes four
times, etc.). The stopwatch starts
counting when the countdown
clock finishes counting.
6. Push the start switch“” or “SE-
LECT” to stop the countdown
clock.
7. Push “RESET” to reset the count-
down clock and stopwatch.
8. Repeat steps 5–7, or push “RE-
SET” again for at least two sec-
onds to enter the Normal mode.
TIPTo perform further multi-function dis-
play settings, be sure the transmis-
sion is in neutral, then enter theSelect mode again by pushing and
holding “SELECT” and “RESET” for at
least three seconds.
Checking and resetting the system sta-tusThe status/readings of the following
items are displayed, and the tripmeters
can be reset.

tripmeters and odometer


fuel consumption


air intake temperature


throttle opening position
TIP

The “System status” menu cannot
be entered if the fuel level warning
light or coolant temperature warn-
ing light is on.


If, when the engine is running
while the system status menu is
displayed, the fuel level warning
light or coolant temperature warn-
ing light comes on, the Normal
mode is automatically displayed.
1. Push “SELECT” to highlight “Sys-
tem status”, then push “RESET”.
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32. Push “SELECT” to highlight “Yes”,
then push “RESET”. (Highlighting
“No” and pushing “RESET” returns
to the previous menu.)
The display changes to the status
screen.
Push “SELECT” and the various trip-
meters and the odometer are displayed
in the following order:
(TRIP-F) → TRIP-1 → TRIP-2 → ODO
→ (TRIP-F)
Push “RESET” to reset a tripmeter.
TIP

For the U.K. only: Push “SELECT”
for at least two seconds to switch
between kilometers and miles.


Pushing “RESET” displays the
Normal mode for five seconds.
Pushing “SELECT” and “RESET”
for at least three seconds, chang-
es the display to the Normal mode.


To perform further multi-function
display settings, enter the Select
mode again by pushing and hold-
ing “SELECT” and “RESET” for at
least three seconds.
Resetting the maintenance countersThis function allows you to reset the
maintenance counters for the tires, the
engine oil, and an item of your choice.
1. Push “SELECT” to highlight “Main-
tenance”.
2. Push “RESET”.
3. Push “SELECT” to highlight the
item to reset.
1. Odometer/tripmeter/fuel reserve tripmeter
2. Clock
3. Instantaneous fuel consumption
4. Throttle opening position display
5. Transmission gear indicator
6. Air intake temperature display
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3 be sure to set it by aligning a groove on
the adjusting knob with the“” mark
on the brake lever.
EAU12941
Brake pedal The brake pedal is on the right side of
the motorcycle. To apply the rear
brake, press down on the brake pedal.
EAU46392
ABS The Yamaha ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) features a dual electronic con-
trol system, which acts on the front and
rear brakes independently. The ABS is
monitored by an ECU, which will have
recourse to manual braking if a mal-
function occurs.
WARNING
EWA10090


The ABS performs best on long
braking distances.


On certain (rough or gravel)
roads, the braking distance may
be longer with than without the
ABS. Therefore, always keep a
sufficient distance to the vehicle
ahead to match the riding
speed.
TIP

When the ABS is activated, the
brakes are operated in the usual
way. A pulsating action may be felt
at the brake lever or brake pedal,
but this does not indicate a mal-
function.
1. Brake pedal
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3 2. Insert the key into the lock, and
then turn it 1/4 turn clockwise. The
lock will be released and the fuel
tank cap can be removed.
To install the fuel tank cap
1. Insert the fuel tank cap into the
tank opening with the key inserted
in the lock and with the mark on the
cap aligned with the mark on the
fuel tank.2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, and then re-
move it.
3. Return the backrest to the original
position.
TIPThe fuel tank cap cannot be installed
unless the key is in the lock. In addition,
the key cannot be removed if the cap is
not properly installed and locked.
WARNING
EWA10131
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly installed before riding.
Leaking fuel is a fire hazard.
EAU13212
Fuel Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in
the tank.
WARNING
EWA10881
Gasoline and gasoline vapors are
extremely flammable. To avoid fires
and explosions and to reduce the
risk of injury when refueling, follow
these instructions.1. Before refueling, turn off the en-
gine and be sure that no one is sit-
ting on the vehicle. Never refuel
while smoking, or while in the vi-
cinity of sparks, open flames, or
other sources of ignition such as
the pilot lights of water heaters and
clothes dryers.
2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop
filling when the fuel reaches the
bottom of the filler tube. Because
fuel expands when it heats up,
heat from the engine or the sun
can cause fuel to spill out of the
fuel tank.
1. Unlock.
1
1. Match marks
1
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3
EAU39451
Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose Before operating the motorcycle:

Check the fuel tank breather/over-
flow hose connection.


Check the fuel tank breather/over-
flow hose for cracks or damage,
and replace it if damaged.


Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank breather/overflow hose is not
blocked, and clean it if necessary.
EAU13445
Catalytic converters This vehicle is equipped with catalytic
converters in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10862
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazard or
burns:

Do not park the vehicle near
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.


Park the vehicle in a place
where pedestrians or children
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.


Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has cooled down before do-
ing any maintenance work.


Do not allow the engine to idle
more than a few minutes. Long
idling can cause a build-up of
heat.
NOTICE
ECA10701
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause unre-
pairable damage to the catalytic
converter.
1. Fuel tank breather hose
2. Fuel tank overflow hose
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6
EAU46471
Panel A
To remove the panel1. Insert the key into the lock, and
then turn it 1/4 turn clockwise.
2. Pull the panel outward.
To install the panel1. Place the panel in the original posi-
tion.2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, and then re-
move it.
Panel B
To remove the panel
1. Remove the bolt.2. Pull the panel outward.
To install the panel
Place the panel in the original position,
and then install the bolt.
Panel C
To remove the panel1. Remove the bolt.
2. Pull the panel upward.
1. Unlock.
2. Panel A
2
1
1. Bolt
2. Panel B1
2
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