SAFETY INFORMATION .....................1-1
DESCRIPTION.....................................2-1
Left view ...........................................2-1
Right view .........................................2-3
Controls and instruments .................2-5
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ........................................3-1
Immobilizer system ...........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock .................3-2
Indicator and warning lights .............3-4
Multi-function display .......................3-6
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .................3-9
Handlebar switches ..........................3-9
Pass switch ....................................3-10
Dimmer switch ...............................3-10
Horn switch ...................................3-10
Turn signal switch ..........................3-10
Hazard switch ................................3-10
Engine stop switch ........................3-10
Start switch ....................................3-10
Clutch lever .....................................3-11
Shift pedal.......................................3-11
Brake lever ......................................3-11
Brake pedal.....................................3-12
ABS (for ABS models) ....................3-12
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-13
Fuel .................................................3-14
Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose .............................................3-15
Catalytic converters ........................3-16Seat.................................................3-16
Adjusting the front fork ...................3-17
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly .....................................3-18
Sidestand ........................................3-19
Ignition circuit cut-off system .........3-20
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 .................................6-1
Periodic 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 plug ..................6-9
Engine oil and oil filter element ......6-11
Coolant ...........................................6-14Replacing the air filter element
and cleaning the check hose ......6-15
Checking the engine idling speed ..6-16
Checking the throttle cable free
play ..............................................6-17
Valve clearance ...............................6-17
Tires ................................................6-17
Spoke wheels .................................6-19
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ..............................................6-20
Checking the front and rear brake
pads.............................................6-21
Checking the brake fluid level ........6-21
Drive chain slack.............................6-23
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain ...................................6-24
Checking and lubricating the
cables ..........................................6-25
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ...............6-25
Checking and lubricating the
brake pedal .................................6-26
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .....................................6-26
Lubricating the rear suspension .....6-27
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ....6-27
Checking the front fork ...................6-27
Checking the steering.....................6-28
Checking the wheel bearings .........6-29
Battery ............................................6-29
Replacing the fuses ........................6-31
Replacing a headlight bulb .............6-32
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Keep other immobilizer system
keys away from the main
switch as they may cause sig-
nal interference.EAU10472
Main switch/steering lock
The main switch/steering lock con-
trols the ignition and lighting systems,
and is used to lock the steering. The
various positions are described
below.
TIP
Be sure to use the standard key
(black bow) for regular use of the
vehicle. To minimize the risk of losing
the code re-registering key (red bow),
keep it in a safe place and only use it
for code re-registering.
EAU10550
ON
All electrical circuits are supplied withpower, the meter lighting, taillight,
license plate light and auxiliary lights
come on, and the engine can be star-
ted. The key cannot be removed.
TIP
The headlights come on automatically
when the engine is started and stay
on until the key is turned to “OFF”,
even if the engine stalls.
EAU10661
OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
EWA10061
Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is
moving. Otherwise the electrical
systems will be switched off, which
may result in loss of control or an
accident.
EAU10683
LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electri-
cal systems are off. The key can be
removed.
WARNING
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-2
3
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EAU12820
Clutch lever
1. Clutch lever
The clutch lever is located at the left
handlebar grip. To disengage the
clutch, pull the lever toward the hand-
lebar grip. To engage the clutch, rele-
ase the lever. The lever should be
pulled rapidly and released slowly for
smooth clutch operation.
The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch switch, which is part of the
ignition circuit cut-off system. (See
page 3-20).
EAU12871
Shift pedal
1. Shift pedal
The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the motorcycle and is used in
combination with the clutch lever
when shifting the gears of the 5-spe-
ed constant-mesh transmission
equipped on this motorcycle.
EAU26823
Brake lever
1. Brake lever
2. Position adjusting dial
3. Arrow mark
4. Distance between brake lever and handle-
bar grip
The brake lever is located at the right
handlebar grip. To apply the front bra-
ke, pull the lever toward the handle-
bar grip.
The brake lever is equipped with a
brake lever position adjusting dial. To
adjust the distance between the bra-
ke lever and the handlebar grip, turn
the adjusting dial while holding the
lever pushed away from the handle-
bar grip. Make sure that the appro-
priate setting on the adjusting dial is
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3
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TIP
The fuel tank cap cannot be closed
unless the key is in the lock. In addi-
tion, the key cannot be removed if the
cap is not properly closed and loc-
ked.
EWA11091
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly closed after filling fuel.
Leaking fuel is a fire hazard.
EAU13212
Fuel
Make sure there is sufficient gasoline
in the tank.
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 engi-
ne and be sure that no one is sit-
ting on the vehicle. Never refuel
while smoking, or while in the
vicinity 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. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Maximum fuel level
3. Wipe up any spilled fuel imme-
diately. NOTICE: Immediately
wipe off spilled fuel with a cle-
an, dry, soft cloth, since fuel
may deteriorate painted surfa-
ces or plastic parts.
[ECA10071]
4. Be sure to securely close the fuel
tank cap.
EWA15151
Gasoline is poisonous and can cau-
se injury or death. Handle gasoline
with care. Never siphon gasoline by
mouth. If you should swallow some
gasoline or inhale a lot of gasoline
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3
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EWA10221
This shock absorber assembly
contains highly pressurized nitro-
gen gas. Read and understand the
following information before hand-
ling the shock absorber assembly.
Do not tamper with or attempt
to open the cylinder assembly.
Do not subject the shock
absorber assembly to an open
flame or other high heat sour-
ce. This may cause the unit to
explode due to excessive gas
pressure.
Do not deform or damage the
cylinder in any way. Cylinder
damage will result in poor
damping performance.
Do not dispose of a damaged
or worn-out shock absorber
assembly yourself. Take the
shock absorber assembly to a
Yamaha dealer for any service.
EAU15303
Sidestand
1. Sidestand
The sidestand is located on the left
side of the frame. Raise the sidestand
or lower it with your foot while holding
the vehicle upright.
TIP
The built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system,
which cuts the ignition in certain
situations. (See page 3-20 for an
explanation of the ignition circuit cut-
off system.)
EWA10240
The vehicle must not be ridden with
the sidestand down, or if the sides-
tand cannot be properly moved up
(or does not stay up), otherwise the
sidestand could contact the ground
and distract the operator, resulting
in a possible loss of control. Yama-
ha’s ignition circuit cut-off system
has been designed to assist the
operator in fulfilling the responsibi-
lity of raising the sidestand before
starting off. Therefore, check this
system regularly as described
below and have a Yamaha dealer
repair it if it does not function pro-
perly.
WARNINGWARNING
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU15314
Ignition circuit cut-off
system
The ignition circuit cut-off system
(comprising the sidestand switch,
clutch switch and neutral switch) has
the following functions.
It prevents starting when the
transmission is in gear and the
sidestand is up, but the clutch
lever is not pulled.
It prevents starting when the
transmission is in gear and the
clutch lever is pulled, but the
sidestand is still down.
It cuts the running engine when
the transmission is in gear and
the sidestand is moved down.
Periodically check the operation of
the ignition circuit cut-off system
according to the following procedure.
TIP
This check is most reliable if perfor-
med with a warmed-up engine.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-20
3
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ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Sidestand switch • Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system.
• If system is not working correctly, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle.3-19
FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
4-3
4
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EAU15951
Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do
not understand, ask your Yamaha
dealer.
EWA10271
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of
control, which could cause an acci-
dent or injury.
EAU45310
TIP
This model is equipped with a lean
angle sensor to stop the engine in
case of a turnover. To start the engine
after a turnover, be sure to turn the
main switch to “OFF” and then to
“ON”. Failing to do so will prevent the
engine from starting even though the
engine will crank when pushing the
start switch.
EAUS1950
Starting the engine
In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met:
The transmission is in the neutral
position.
The transmission is in gear with
the clutch lever pulled and the
sidestand up.
EWA10290
Before starting the engine,
check the function of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system
according to the procedure
described on page 3-20.
Never ride with the sidestand
down.
1. Turn the key to “ON” and make
sure that the engine stop switch
is set to “ ”.
WARNING
WARNING
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-1
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