2011 YAMAHA YFM700R headlight bulb

Checking the shift pedal ........................... 8-40
Checking and lubricating the brake
pedal ...................................................... 8-40
Checking the wheel hub bearings ............ 8-40
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ............... 8-41
Lubricating the rear suspension relay arm
and connecting arm pivoting points ........ 8-41
Lubricating the upper and lower arm
pivots ...................................................... 8-42
Lubricating the steering shaft ................... 8-43
Battery ...................................................... 8-43
Replacing a fuse ...................................... 8-46
Replacing a headlight bulb ....................... 8-48
Adjusting a headlight beam ...................... 8-49
Tail/brake light .......................................... 8-50
Removing a wheel .................................... 8-50
Installing a wheel ...................................... 8-50
Troubleshooting ....................................... 8-51
Troubleshooting charts ............................. 8-52
CLEANING AND STORAGE .......................... 9-1
Cleaning ..................................................... 9-1
Storage ....................................................... 9-2SPECIFICATIONS .......................................10-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION.......................11-1
Identification numbers ...............................11-1
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EBU29670Replacing a headlight bulb If a headlight bulb burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove the headlight unit by removing the
bolts.
2. Disconnect the headlight coupler.
3. Remove the headlight bulb holder cover.4. Remove the headlight bulb holder by pushing
it in and turning it counterclockwise, and then
remove the burnt-out bulb.1. Headlight unit
2. Bolt
1
2
1. Headlight bulb holder cover
2. Headlight coupler
1 2
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85. Place a new headlight bulb into position.
NOTICE: Do not touch the glass part of the
headlight bulb to keep it free from oil, oth-
erwise the transparency of the glass, the
luminosity of the bulb, and the bulb life will
be adversely affected. Thoroughly clean
off any dirt and fingerprints on the head-
light bulb using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.
[ECB00651]
6. Install the headlight bulb holder by pushing it
in and turning it clockwise.
7. Install the headlight bulb holder cover.
8. Connect the headlight coupler.
9. Install the headlight unit by installing the bolts.
10. Adjust the headlight beam if necessary.EBU25561Adjusting a headlight beam NOTICEECB00690It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer make
this adjustment.
1. Headlight bulb holder
1
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
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10
Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Panel wheel
Rim size:
9 x 8.0ATFront brake:Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right foot operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Front suspension:Type:
Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
230 mm (9.1 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damperWheel travel:
256 mm (10.1 in)
Electrical system:Ignition system:
TCI
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
GT9B-4
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 8.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Krypton bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 30/30 W × 2
Tail/brake light:
LED
Meter lighting:
EL
Neutral indicator light:
LED
Fuel level warning light:
LED
Reverse indicator light:
LED
Coolant temperature warning light:
LED
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INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 6-7
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-20BBattery .......................................................................... 8-43
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ....... 8-40
Brake fluid, changing ................................................... 8-32
Brake fluid level, checking ........................................... 8-30
Brake lever ..................................................................... 4-8
Brake lever free play, checking the front ...................... 8-32
Brake light switches ..................................................... 8-34
Brake pads, checking the front and rear ...................... 8-29
Brake pedal .................................................................... 4-8
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-40
Brake pedal position, checking .................................... 8-32
Brakes .......................................................................... 8-28
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-4CCables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-39
Chassis fasteners .......................................................... 5-7
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Clutch lever .................................................................... 4-7
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ................................... 8-35
Coolant .................................................................. 5-4, 8-16
Coolant temperature warning light ................................. 4-2DDrive chain ..................................................................... 5-5
Drive chain, lubricating ................................................. 8-38Drive chain slack .......................................................... 8-36
EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-5
Engine idling speed ..................................................... 8-26
Engine oil ....................................................................... 5-4
Engine oil and oil filter element .................................... 8-12
Engine, start ................................................................... 6-1
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 4-6
Engine trouble warning light .......................................... 4-3FFuel ....................................................................... 4-11, 5-4
Fuel level warning light .................................................. 4-3
Fuel tank cap ............................................................... 4-11
Fuses, replacing .......................................................... 8-46HHandlebar switches ....................................................... 4-5
Headlight beam, adjusting ........................................... 8-49
Headlight bulb, replacing ............................................. 8-48IIdentification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Indicator lights and warning lights .................................. 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches .................................... 5-7LLabel locations ............................................................... 1-1
Light switch .................................................................... 4-6MMain switch .................................................................... 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication chart ................................. 8-5
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