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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