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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Checking the steering ................... 6-27
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-28
Battery .......................................... 6-28
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-29
Replacing the headlight bulb ........ 6-30
Tail/brake light .............................. 6-32
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 6-32
Replacing the license plate light
bulb ........................................... 6-33
Replacing the auxiliary light
bulb ........................................... 6-33
Front wheel ................................... 6-34
Rear wheel ................................... 6-35
Troubleshooting ............................ 6-37
Troubleshooting chart ................... 6-38
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE.......................................... 7-1
Matte color caution ......................... 7-1
Care ................................................ 7-1
Storage ...........................................7-3
SPECIFICATIONS ............................. 8-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION............. 9-1
Identification numbers .................... 9-1
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If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off
the electrical circuit in question.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage. WARNING! Do not
use a fuse of a higher amperage
rating than recommended to
avoid causing extensive dam-
age to the electrical system and
possibly a fire.
[EWA15131]
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.
EAU23797
Replacing the headlight bulb This model is equipped with a halogen
bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.NOTICE
ECA10650
Take care not to damage the follow-
ing parts:
Headlight bulb
Do not touch the glass part of
the headlight bulb to keep it free
from oil, otherwise the transpar-
ency of the glass, the luminosity
of the bulb, and the bulb life will
be adversely affected. Thor-
oughly clean off any dirt and fin-
gerprints on the headlight bulb
using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.
Headlight lens
Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the headlight
lens.
Do not use a headlight bulb of a
wattage higher than specified.
1. Headlight fuse
2. Signaling system fuse
3. Ignition fuse
4. Taillight fuse
5. Fuel injection system fuse
6. Backup fuse (for clock and immobilizer sys-
tem)
7. Spare fuse
Specified fuses:
Main fuse:
50.0 A
Headlight fuse:
15.0 A
Taillight fuse:
7.5 A
Signaling system fuse:
7.5 A
Ignition fuse:
15.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
15.0 A
Backup fuse:
7.5 A
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6
EAU24181
Tail/brake light This model is equipped with an LED-
type tail/brake light.
If the tail/brake light does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check it.
EAU24204
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb 1. Remove the turn signal light lens
by removing the screw.
2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.3. 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-
tighten the screw, otherwise the
lens may break.
[ECA11191]
1. Screw
1. Turn signal light bulb
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INDEXTroubleshooting .................................... 6-37
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-38
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... 3-4
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............ 6-32
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-9VValve clearance .................................... 6-15
Vehicle identification number .................. 9-1WWheel bearings, checking ..................... 6-28
Wheel (front) ......................................... 6-34
Wheel (rear) .......................................... 6-35
Wheels .................................................. 6-17
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