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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Checking the front fork..................6-33
Checking the steering ...................6-33
Checking the wheel bearings ........6-34
Battery ...........................................6-34
Replacing the fuses .......................6-35
Replacing the headlight bulb.........6-37
Auxiliary light bulb .........................6-38
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ............................................6-39
Replacing a turn signal light  bulb ............................................6-39
Replacing the license plate light  bulb ............................................6-40
Front wheel (for non-ABS 
models) ......................................6-41
Rear wheel (for non-ABS  models) ......................................6-42
Troubleshooting ............................6-44
Troubleshooting charts .................6-45
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND 
STORAGE ..........................................7-1
Matte color caution .........................7-1
Care .................................................7-1
Storage ............................................7-4
SPECIFICATIONS ..............................8-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION ............9-1
Identification numbers .....................9-1 INDEX
.............................................. 10-1
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3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on
the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates. 4. If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
EAU47412
Replacin g the hea dlig ht  bul bThis model is equipped with a halogen
bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.NOTICE
ECA10651
Take care not to d amage the follow-
in g parts:
 Hea dlig ht  bul b
Do not touch the  glass part of
the hea dlig ht  bul b to keep it free
from oil, otherwise the transpar-
ency of the  glass, the luminosity
of the  bul b, an d the  bul b life will
b e a dversely affected . Thor-
ou ghly clean off any  dirt an d fin-
g erprints on the head lig ht  bul b
usin g a cloth moistene d with al-
cohol or thinner.
 Hea dlig ht lens
Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the hea dlig ht
lens.
Do not use a hea dlig ht  bul b of a
watta ge hi gher than specified .
Specified fuses:
Main fuse: 30.0 A
Headlight fuse:
20.0 A
Taillight fuse: 10.0 A
Signaling system fuse: 7.5 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Radiator fan motor fuse: 20.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 10.0 A
Backup fuse:
7.5 A
ABS motor fuse: XJ6FA 30.0 A
ABS control unit fuse: XJ6FA 7.5 A
ABS solenoid fuse:
XJ6FA 20.0 A
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EAU47022
Replacing the tail/ brake li ght 
b ul b1. Remove the seat. (See page 3-18.)
2. Remove the tail/brake light bulb
socket (together with the bulb) by
turning it counterclockwise.
3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pulling it out. 4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the socket (together with
the bulb) by turning it clockwise.
6. Install the seat.
EAU24205
Replacin g a turn sig nal light 
b ul b1. Remove the turn signal light lens
by removing the screw.
2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise.
1. Tail/brake light bulb socket
1
1. Tail/brake light bulb
2. Tail/brake light bulb socket
2
1
1. Turn signal light lens
2. Screw
1
2
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6-40
63. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the screw.  NOTICE:  Do not over-
ti g hten the screw, otherwise the
lens may  break.
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Replacin
g the license plate 
li g ht  bul b1. Remove the license plate light unit
by removing the screws.
2. Remove the license plate light bulb socket (together with the
bulb) by pulling it out. 3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by
pulling it out.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the socket (together with the bulb) by pushing it in.
6. Install the license plate light unit by installing the screws.
1. Turn signal light bulb
1
1. License plate light unit
2. Screw
2
1
1. License plate light bulb socket
2. License plate light bulb
1
2
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
Wheel travel:130 mm (5.1 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel: 130 mm (5.1 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:TCI
Charging system: AC magnetoBattery:Model:GT12B-4
Voltage, capacity: 12 V, 10.0 AhHea dlig ht:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBul b volta ge, watta ge  × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 60.0 W/55.0 W ×  1
Tail/brake light: 12 V, 5.0 W/21.0 W  × 1
Front turn signal light: 12 V, 10.0 W  × 2
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W  × 2
Auxiliary light: 12 V, 5.0 W ×  1 License plate light:
12 V, 5.0 W ×  1
Meter lighting: LED
Neutral indicator light:
LED
High beam indicator light: LED
Oil level warning light: LED
Turn signal indicator light:
LED
Coolant temperature warning light: LED
Engine trouble warning light: LED
ABS warning light:
XJ6FA LED
Immobilizer system indicator light: LED
Fuses:Main fuse:
30.0 A
Headlight fuse: 20.0 A
Taillight fuse: 10.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
7.5 A
Ignition fuse: 10.0 A
Radiator fan motor fuse: 20.0 A Fuel injection system fuse:
10.0 A
ABS control unit fuse: XJ6FA 7.5 A
ABS motor fuse:
XJ6FA 30.0 A
ABS solenoid fuse: XJ6FA 20.0 A
Backup fuse: 7.5 A
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INDEX
10-2
10
Throttle grip and cable, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-30
Throttle grip free play, checking ........... 6-20
Tires ...................................................... 6-20
Tool kit .................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-44
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-45
Turn signal indicator light ....................... 3-4
Turn signal light bulb, replacing............ 6-39
Turn signal switch ................................. 3-12VValve clearance..................................... 6-20
Vehicle identification number ................. 9-1WWheel bearings, checking..................... 6-34
Wheel, front (for non-ABS models) ....... 6-41
Wheel, rear (for non-ABS models) ........ 6-42
Wheels .................................................. 6-23
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