
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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EAU10420
Right view
DESCRIPTION
2-2
2
1. Anti-theft device housing (page 3-13)
2. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1)
3. Battery (page 6-32)
4. Main fuse (page 6-33)
5. 2-stroke engine oil tank cap (page 3-10)
6. Front brake fluid reservoir (page 6-24)
7. Radiator cap (page 6-14)
8. Brake pedal (page 3-6)9. Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-24)
10. Rear brake pads (page 6-23)
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ECA16521
To charge a VRLA (Valve Regulated
Lead Acid) battery, a special (cons-
tant-voltage) battery charger is
required. Using a conventional bat-
tery charger will damage the bat-
tery.
To store the battery1. If the vehicle will not be used for more than one month, remove
the battery, fully charge it, and
then place it in a cool, dry place.
NOTICE: When removing the
battery, be sure the key is tur-
ned to “ ” then disconnect
the negative lead before dis-
connecting the positive lead.
[ECA16302]
2. If the battery will be stored for more than two months, check it
at least once a month and fully
charge it if necessary.
3. Fully charge the battery before installation. NOTICE: When ins-
talling the battery, be sure the
key is turned to “ ”, then connect the positive lead befo-
re connecting the negative
lead.
[ECA16840]
4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly
connected to the battery termi-
nals.
1. Negative battery lead (black)
2. Positive battery lead (red)
ECA16530
Always keep the battery charged.
Storing a discharged battery can
cause permanent battery damage.
EAU23482
Replacing the fuse
1. Main fuse
2. Spare main fuse
The fuse holder is located under the
seat. (See page 3-12).
If the fuse is blown, replace it as
follows.1. Turn the key to “ ” and turn off all electrical circuits.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a new fuse of the specified
amperage. WARNING! Do not
use a fuse of a higher ampera-
ge rating than recommended
to avoid causing extensive
damage to the electrical sys-
tem and possibly a fire.
[EWA15131]
NOTICE
NOTICE
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-33
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3. Turn the key to “ ” and turn onthe electrical circuits to check if
the devices operate.
4. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
EAU23804
Replacing the headlight bulb
This model is equipped with a halo-
gen bulb headlight. If the headlight
bulb burns out, replace it as follows.
ECA10650
Take care not to damage the follo-
wing parts:
Headlight bulb
Do not touch the glass part of
the headlight bulb to keep it
free from oil, otherwise the
transparency of the glass, the
luminosity of the bulb, and the
bulb life will be adversely affec-
ted. Thoroughly clean off any
dirt and fingerprints on the
headlight bulb using a cloth
moistened with alcohol or thin-
ner.
Headlight lens
Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the headlight
lens.
Do not use a headlight bulb of
a wattage higher than speci-
fied.
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Remove the headlight bulb cover,and then disconnect the head-
light lead connectors.
1. Headlight bulb cover
2. Unhook the headlight bulb hol-der, and then remove the burnt-
out bulb.
NOTICE
Specified fuse:10.0 A
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-34
6
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Front turn signal light:12 V, 16.0 W x 2
Rear turn signal light: 12 V, 10.0 W x 2
License plate light: 12 V, 5.0 W x 1
Meter lighting: LED
Neutral indicator light: LED
Oil level warning light: LED
Turn signal indicator light: LED
Coolant temperature warning light: LED
Engine trouble warning light: LED
Fuses:Main fuse:10.0 A
Spare fuse: 10.0 A
SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
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AAir filter element .......................................6-17
Anti-theft device housing .........................3-13
Autolube pump, adjusting........................6-28
BBattery......................................................6-32
Brake and clutch levers, checking andlubricating ..............................................6-29
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating ..............................................6-29
Brake fluid level, checking .......................6-24
Brake fluid, changing ...............................6-25
Brake lever .................................................3-6
Brake light switches .................................6-23
Brake pedal ................................................3-6
Brake pedal free play, adjusting ..............6-22
CCables, checking and lubricating ............6-28
Carburetor, adjusting ...............................6-17
Care............................................................7-1
Catalytic converter .....................................3-9
Clutch lever ................................................3-5
Clutch lever free play, adjusting...............6-21
Coolant.....................................................6-14
Coolant temperature warning light ............3-3
Cowlings and panels, removing and installing ...................................................6-8
DDimmer switch ...........................................3-5
Drive chain slack ......................................6-25
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating.......6-27
EEngine break-in ..........................................5-3
Engine idling speed .................................6-18 Engine oil .................................................3-10
Engine stop switch ....................................3-5
Engine trouble warning light ......................3-3
Engine, starting a warm .............................5-2
FFront and rear brake pads, checking ......6-23
Front brake lever free play, checking.......6-22
Front fork, checking .................................6-31
Fuel ............................................................3-8
Fuel cock..................................................3-11
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ..........5-3
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose ..............3-9
Fuel tank cap .............................................3-7
Fuse, replacing.........................................6-33
HHandlebar switches ...................................3-4
Headlight bulb, replacing .........................6-34
Horn switch ................................................3-5
IIdentification numbers ...............................9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ..................3-14
Indicator and warning lights ......................3-2
LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ...........6-36
MMain switch/steering lock ..........................3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ......6-4
Maintenance, emission control system .....6-3
Matte color, caution ...................................7-1
Model label ................................................9-1
NNeutral indicator light.................................3-2
OOil level warning light .................................3-2
PParking .......................................................5-4
Part locations .............................................2-1
Pass switch ................................................3-5
RRear view mirrors .....................................3-13
SSafety information ......................................1-1
Seat ..........................................................3-12
Shift pedal ..................................................3-6
Shift pedal position, adjusting .................6-22
Shifting .......................................................5-2
Sidestand .................................................3-14
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .......6-30
Spark plug, checking ...............................6-11
Specifications.............................................8-1
Speedometer unit ......................................3-3
Start switch ................................................3-5
Starter (choke) lever .................................3-12
Starting a cold engine ................................5-1
Steering, checking ...................................6-31
Storage.......................................................7-3
TTachometer ................................................3-4
Tail/brake light bulb, replacing .................6-35
Throttle grip and cable, checking
and lubricating .......................................6-28
Throttle grip free play, adjusting ..............6-18
Tires .........................................................6-19
Tool kit ........................................................6-1
Transmission oil .......................................6-13
Troubleshooting .......................................6-37
Troubleshooting charts ............................6-38
Turn signal indicator light ...........................3-2
INDEX
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