
SAFETY INFORMATION .....................1-1
DESCRIPTION.....................................2-1Left view ...........................................3-1
Right view .........................................3-1
Controls and instruments .................3-1
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ........................................3-1 Main switch/steering lock .................3-1
Indicator and warning lights .............3-2
Turn signal indicator light ................3-2
Neutral indicator light ......................3-2
Oil level warning light ......................3-2
Coolant temperature warning light ...............................................3-3
Engine trouble warning light ............3-3
Speedometer unit .............................3-3
Tachometer .......................................3-4
Handlebar switches ..........................3-4
Pass switch ......................................3-5
Dimmer switch .................................3-5
Turn signal switch ............................3-5
Horn switch .....................................3-5
Engine stop switch ..........................3-5
Start switch ......................................3-5
Clutch lever .......................................3-5
Shift pedal.........................................3-6
Brake lever ........................................3-6
Brake pedal.......................................3-6
Fuel tank cap ....................................3-7 Fuel ...................................................3-8
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose .....3-9
Catalytic converter............................3-9
2-stroke engine oil ..........................3-10
Fuel cock ........................................3-11
Starter (choke) lever ......................3-12
Seat.................................................3-12
Anti-theft device housing................3-13
Rear view mirrors ............................3-13
Sidestand ........................................3-14
Ignition circuit cut-off system .........3-14
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...............4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ..................................5-1 Starting a cold engine ......................5-1
Starting a warm engine ....................5-2
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 cowlings and panels .....................................6-8
Checking the spark plug ................6-11
Transmission oil ..............................6-13
Coolant ...........................................6-14
Air filter element ..............................6-17
Adjusting the carburetor .................6-17
Adjusting the engine idling speed..........................................6-18
Adjusting the throttle grip free play .......................................6-18
Tires ................................................6-19
Cast wheels ....................................6-21
Adjusting the clutch lever free play .......................................6-21
Checking the front brake lever free play .......................................6-22
Adjusting the brake pedal free play .......................................6-22
Adjusting the shift pedal position ...6-22
Brake light switches .......................6-23
Checking the front and rear brake pads ..................................6-23
Checking the brake fluid level ........6-24
Changing the brake fluid ................6-25
Drive chain slack.............................6-25
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain ............................................6-27
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Checking and lubricating the cables ..........................................6-28
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable .................6-28
Adjusting the Autolube pump .........6-28
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals.................6-29
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ...............6-29
Checking and lubricating the sidestand .....................................6-30
Checking the front fork ...................6-31
Checking the steering.....................6-31
Checking the wheel bearings .........6-32
Battery ............................................6-32
Replacing the fuse ..........................6-33
Replacing the headlight bulb..........6-34
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb .............................................6-35
Replacing a front turn signal light bulb......................................6-35
Replacing a rear turn signal light bulb......................................6-36
Replacing the license plate light bulb......................................6-36
Troubleshooting ..............................6-37
Troubleshooting charts ...................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
Vehicle identification number............9-1
Model label .......................................9-1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Controls and instruments
DESCRIPTION
2-3
2
1. Clutch lever (page 3-5)
2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-4)
3. Starter (choke) lever (page 3-12)
4. Tachometer (page 3-4)
5. Main switch/steering lock (page 3-1)
6. Speedometer unit (page 3-3)
7. Right handlebar switches (page 3-4)
8. Throttle grip (page 6-18)9. Front brake lever (page 3-6)
10 . Fuel tank cap (page 3-7)
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Pass switch “PASS”
Press this switch to flash the head-
light.
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Dimmer switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
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Turn signal switch “ / ”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “ ”. When
released, the switch returns to the
center position. To cancel the turn
signal lights, push the switch in after it
has returned to the center position.
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Horn switch “ ”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
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Engine stop switch “/”
Set this switch to “ ” before starting
the engine. Set this switch to “ ” to
stop the engine in case of an emer-
gency, such as when the vehicle over- turns or when the throttle cable is
stuck.
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Start switch “ ”
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter. See page 5-1 for star-
ting instructions prior to starting the
engine.
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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
starting circuit cut-off system. (See
page 3-14).
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-5
3
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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 6-spe-
ed constant-mesh transmission
equipped on this motorcycle.
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Brake lever
1. Brake lever
The brake lever is located at the right
handlebar grip. To apply the front bra-
ke, pull the lever toward the handle-
bar grip.
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Brake pedal
1. Brake pedal
The brake pedal is on the right side of
the motorcycle. To apply the rear bra-
ke, press down on the brake pedal.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-6
3
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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 the following section
for an explanation of the ignition cir-
cuit cut-off system.)
EWA10241
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 and have a Yama-
ha dealer repair it if it does not
function properly.
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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.
WARNING
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-14
3
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With the engine tu\srned off:
1. Move the sidest\fnd down.
2. M\fke sure th\ft the eng\sine sto\b switch is set to “
3. Turn the key “ ”.
4. Shift the tr\fnsmission into the \sneutr\fl \bosition.
5. Push the st\frt switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine sti\sll running:
6. Move the sidest\fnd u\b.
7. Kee\b the clutch lever \bulled.
8. Shift the tr\fnsmission into ge\fr.
9. Move the sidest\fnd down.
Does the engine stall?
After the engine h\s\fs st\flled:
10. Move the sidest\fnd u\b.
11. Kee\b the clutch lever \bulled.
12. Push the st\frt switch.
Does the engine start?
The system is OK. The motorcycle can be ridden. The neutr\fl switch m\fy not be working correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden
until
checked by \f Y\fm\fh\f de\fler.
The sidest\fnd switch m\fy not be working correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by \f Y\fm\fh\f de\fler.
The clutch switch m\fy not be working correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by \f Y\fm\fh\f de\fler.
YES NO YES NO YES NO
If a malfunction is noted, have a Yamaha
dealer check the system before riding.
WARNING
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-15
3
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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
4-2
4
ITEMCHECKS PAGE
• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
Rear brake • Replace if necessary. 6-23, 6-24
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.
• Check operation.
Clutch • Lubricate cable if necessary.
6-21
• Check lever free play.
• Adjust if necessary.
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
Throttle grip • Check throttle grip free play.
6-18, 6-28
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip free play and lubricate
cable and grip housing.
Control cables • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate if necessary. 6-28
• Check chain slack.
Drive chain • Adjust if necessary.
6-25, 6-27
• Check chain condition.
• Lubricate if necessary.
• Check for damage.
Wheels and tires • Check tire condition and tread depth.
6-19, 6-21
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
Shift pedal • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Correct if necessary. 6-22, 6-29
Brake pedal • Make sure that operation is smooth.
6-29
• Lubricate pedal pivoting point if necessary.
Brake and clutch levers • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary. 6-29
Sidestand • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pivot if necessary. 6-30
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