
TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
DESCRIPTION  ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments.................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL 
FUNCTIONS .......................................3-1
Immobilizer system  .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-2
Indicator lights and  warning lights  ..............................3-4
Multi-function meter unit  .................3-8
Anti-theft alarm (optional)  .............3-12
Handlebar switches  ......................3-13
Clutch lever ...................................3-14
Shift pedal .....................................3-14
Brake lever  ...................................3-15
Brake pedal  ..................................3-15
ABS (for ABS models)  ..................3-15
Fuel tank cap  ................................3-16
Fuel ...............................................3-17
Fuel tank breather hose and 
overflow hose  ............................3-18
Catalytic converters  ......................3-19
Seats ............................................3-19
Storage compartment  ...................3-21
Rear view mirrors  .........................3-21
Adjusting the front fork ..................3-22 Adjusting the shock absorber 
assembly ................................... 3-24
Luggage strap holders  ................. 3-25
EXUP system  ............................... 3-26
Sidestand ..................................... 3-26
Ignition circuit cut-off system  ........ 3-27
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 ............................... 6-2
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 plugs  ............... 6-9
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge  ... 6-10
Coolant ......................................... 6-13
Replacing the air filter element ..... 6-14 Adjusting the engine idling 
speed ........................................ 6-17
Checking the throttle grip free  play ........................................... 6-17
Valve clearance  ........................... 6-18
Tires ............................................. 6-18
Cast wheels  ................................. 6-20
Adjusting the clutch lever free 
play ........................................... 6-21
Checking the brake lever free  play ........................................... 6-21
Brake light switches  (for ABS models)  ...................... 6-22
Brake light switches 
(for non-ABS models)  ............... 6-22
Checking the front and  rear brake pads  ........................ 6-23
Checking the brake fluid level  ...... 6-23
Changing the brake fluid  .............. 6-25
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-25
Cleaning and lubricating  the drive chain  .......................... 6-26
Checking and lubricating 
the cables  ................................. 6-27
Checking and lubricating  the throttle grip and cable  ......... 6-27
Checking and lubricating  the brake and shift pedals  ........ 6-28
Checking and lubricating 
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-12
3
LCD and tachometer brightness
control mode
This function allows you to adjust the
brightness of the LCD and the tachom-
eter panel and needle to suit the out-
side lighting conditions.
To set the brightness
1. Turn the key to “OFF”.
2. Push and hold the “SELECT” but-
ton.
3. Turn the key to “ON”, and then re- lease the “SELECT” button after
five seconds. 4. Push the “RESET” button to select
the desired brightness level.
5. Push the “SELECT” button to con- firm the selected brightness level.
The display will return to the prior
mode.
EAU12331
Anti-theft alarm (optional) This model can be equipped with an
optional anti-theft alarm by a Yamaha
dealer. Contact a Yamaha dealer for
more information.
1. Tachometer panel
2. Tachometer needle
3. LCD
4. Brightness level display
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INDEXAABS (for ABS models) .......................... 3-15
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ....... 3-7
Air filter element, replacing ................... 6-14
Anti-theft alarm (optional)...................... 3-12
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-37BBattery................................................... 6-31
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ..................... 6-28
Brake and shift pedals,  checking and lubricating ..................... 6-28
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-25
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-23
Brake lever ............................................ 3-15
Brake lever free play, checking ............. 6-21
Brake light switches  (for ABS models) ................................ 6-22
Brake light switches  (for non-ABS models) ......................... 6-22
Brake pedal ........................................... 3-15CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-27
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters .............................. 3-19
Centerstand and sidestand, 
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-29
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-14
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............ 6-21
Coolant.................................................. 6-13
Coolant temperature warning light .......... 3-4DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-13
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-26 Drive chain slack .................................. 6-25
EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed .............................. 6-17
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-10
Engine stop switch................................ 3-13
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-7
EXUP system ....................................... 3-26FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-23
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-22
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-30
Fuel....................................................... 3-17
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather hose and 
overflow hose ..................................... 3-18
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-16
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-32HHandlebar switches .............................. 3-13
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-14
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-35
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-13IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-27
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 3-7
Indicator lights and warning lights .......... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-36
Luggage strap holders .......................... 3-25
MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic..... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system ... 6-3
Matte color, caution ................................. 7-1
Model label .............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit .......................... 3-8NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-8
Parking .................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-13RRear view mirrors .................................. 3-21SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-19
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-14
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-24
Sidestand .............................................. 3-26
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-9
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch............................................ 3-13
Steering, checking................................. 6-30
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment............................ 3-21TTail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-36
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