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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
below -10 °C, a lower tempera-
ture than -10 °C will not be dis-
played.
● If the ambient temperature climbs
above 40 °C, a higher tempera-
ture than 40 °C will not be dis-
played.● The accuracy of the temperature
reading may be affected when
riding slowly (approximately un-
der 20 km/h (12 mi/h)) or when
stopped at traffi c signals, railroad
crossings, etc.
Clock
To set the clock:
1. Push the “SELECT” button and
“RESET” button together for at
least two seconds.
2. When the hour digits start flash-
ing, push the “RESET” button to
set the hours.
3. Push the “SELECT” button, and
the minute digits will start flash-
ing.
4. Push the “RESET” button to set
the minute digits.
5. Push the “SELECT” button and
then release it to start the clock.
Fuel meter
The fuel meter indicates the amount
of fuel in the fuel tank. The display
segments of the fuel meter disappear
towards “E” (Empty) as the fuel level
decreases. When the bottom segment
of the fuel meter and fuel level warn-
ing indicator “
” starts fl ashing, refuel
as soon as possible. When the key is
turned to “ON”, all of the display seg-
ments of the fuel meter will appear for
a few seconds, and then shows the
actual fuel level.
Brightness control mode
This function allows you to adjust the
brightness of the speedometer panel
to suit the outside 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
fi ve seconds.
4. Push the “RESET” button to se-
lect the desired brightness level,
and then turn the key to “OFF”.
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Handlebar switchesLeft
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1. Dimmer switch “%/&”
2. Turn signal switch “4/6”
3. Horn switch “*”Right
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1. Start switch “,”
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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 “4/6”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “6”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “4”. 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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Start switch “,”
Push this switch while applying the
front or rear brake to crank the en-
gine with the starter. See page 5-1 for
starting instructions prior to starting
the engine.
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Front brake lever
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1. Front brake leverThe front brake lever is located on
the right handlebar grip. To apply the
front brake, pull this lever toward the
handlebar grip.
This model is equipped with a unifi ed
brake system.
As this system is mechanical, addi-
tional free play can be felt in the front
brake lever when the rear brake lever
is being applied. See “Rear brake
lever” for detailed information on the
unifi ed brake system.
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Rear brake lever
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1. Rear brake leverThe rear brake lever is located on the
left handlebar grip. To apply the rear
brake, pull the lever toward the han-
dlebar grip.
This model is equipped with a unifi ed
brake system.
When pulling the rear brake lever, the
rear brake and a portion of the front
brake are applied. For full braking
performance, apply both brake levers
simultaneously.TIP● As the unified brake system is
mechanical, additional free play
can be felt in the front brake lever
when the rear brake lever is be-
ing pulled.
● The unified brake system does
not function when the front brake
is applied alone.
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Fuel tank cap
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1. Fuel tank cap
2. Match marksTo remove the fuel tank cap
1. Open the seat. (See page 3-11.)
2. Turn the fuel tank cap counter-
clockwise and pull it off.
To install the fuel tank cap
1. Insert the fuel tank cap into the
tank opening and turn it clockwise
until the “W/X” marks on the cap
and rubber mat are aligned.
2. Close the seat.
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WARNING
Make sure that the fuel tank cap
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Engine overheating
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WARNING
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Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot uid and steam may be
blown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the engine has cooled.
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Place a thick rag, like a towel, over the radiator cap, and then slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the
detent to allow any residual pressure to escape. When the hissing sound has stopped, press down on the
cap while turning it counterclockwise, and then remove the cap.Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level
is OK.The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Have a Yamaha dealer checkand repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See TIP.)
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again,
have a
Yamaha dealer check
and repair the cooling system.
There is
leakage.
There is
no leakage.
TIPIf coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended
coolant as soon as possible.
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