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 the front fork
The condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the perio-
dic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
To check the condition1. Check the inner tubes for scrat- ches, damage and excessive oil
leakage.
To check the operation 1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa- ce and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoid injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no danger of it falling
over.
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2. While applying the front brake, push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and
rebounds smoothly.
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If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or
repair it.
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Checking the steering
Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the opera-
tion of the steering must be checked
as follows at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.1. Place a stand under the engine to raise the front wheel off the
ground. WARNING! To avoid
injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of
it falling over.
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2. Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steering.
NOTICE
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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