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EAU26004
Care
While the ope\f desig\f o\b a motorcycle
reveals the attractive\fess o\b the tech-
\fology, it also makes it more vul\fera-
ble. Rust a\fd corrosio\f ca\f develop
eve\f i\b high-quality compo\fe\fts are
used. A rusty exhaust pipe may go u\f-
\foticed o\f a car, however, it detracts
\brom the overall appeara\fce o\b a mo-
torcycle. Freque\ft a\fd proper care
does \fot o\fly comply with the terms o\b
the warra\fty, but it will also keep your
motorcycle looki\fg good, exte\fd its
li\be a\fd optimize its per\borma\fce.
Before cleaning 1. Cover the mu\b\bler outlet with a plastic bag a\bter the e\fgi\fe has
cooled dow\f.
2. Make sure that all caps a\fd cov- ers as well as all electrical cou-
plers a\fd co\f\fectors, i\fcludi\fg
the spark plug cap, are tightly i\f-
stalled. 3. Remove extremely stubbor\f dirt,
like oil bur\ft o\fto the cra\fkcase,
with a degreasi\fg age\ft a\fd a
brush, but \fever apply such prod-
ucts o\fto seals, gaskets, sprockets,
the drive chai\f a\fd wheel axles. Al-
ways ri\fse the dirt a\fd degreaser
o\b\b with water.
Cleaning
ECA10772
NOTICE
●Avoid using strong acidic
wheel cleaners, especially on
spoked wheels. If such prod-
ucts are used on hard-to-re-
move dirt, do not leave the
cleaner on the affected area
any longer than instructed. Al-
so, thoroughly rinse the area
off with water, immediately dry
it, and then apply a corrosion
protection spray.
●Improper cleaning can damage
plastic parts (such as cowlings,
panels, windshields, headlight
lenses, meter lenses, etc.) and
the mufflers. Use only a soft,
clean cloth or sponge with wa- ter to clean plastic. However, if
the plastic parts cannot be
thoroughly cleaned with water,
diluted mild detergent with wa-
ter may be used. Be sure to
rinse off any detergent residue
using plenty of water, as it is
harmful to plastic p\5arts.
●Do not use any harsh chemical
products on plastic parts. Be
sure to avoid using cloths or
sponges which have been in
contact with strong or abrasive
cleaning products, solvent or
thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust re-
movers or inhibitors, brake flu-
id, antifreeze or electrolyte.
●Do not use high-pressure
washers or steam-jet cleaners
since they cause water seep-
age and deterioration in the fol-
lowing areas: seals (of wheel
and swingarm bearings, fork
and brakes), electric compo-
nents (couplers, connectors,
instruments, switches and
lights), breather hoses and
vents.
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8. Let the motorcycle dry completely before \ftoring or co\bering it.
EWA11131
WARNING0
Contaminants on the brakes or
tires can cause loss \5of control.
●Make sure that there is no oil or
wax on the brakes \5or tires.
●If necessary, clean the brake
discs and brake linings with a
regular brake disc cleaner or
acetone, and wash the tires
with warm water and a mild de-
tergent. Before riding at higher
speeds, test the motorcycle's
braking performance and cor-
nering behavior.
ECA10800
NOTICE
●Apply spray oil and wax spar-
ingly and make sure to wipe off
any excess
●Never apply oil or wax to any
rubber and plastic parts, but
treat them with a suitable care
product.
●Avoid using abrasive polishing
compounds as they will wear
away the paint.
TIP
●Con\fult a Yamaha dealer for ad-
\bice on what product\f\f to u\fe.
●Wa\fhing, rainy weather or humid
climate\f can cau\fe the headlight
len\f to fog. Turning the headlight
on for a \fhort period of time will
help remo\be the moi\fture from
the len\f.
EAUM1901
Storage
Short-term
Alway\f \ftore your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if nece\f\fary, protect it
again\ft du\ft with a porou\f co\ber.
ECA10810
NOTICE
●Storing the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated room or cov-
ering it with a tarp, while it is
still wet, will allow water and
humidity to seep in and cause
rust.
●To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chemi-
cals are stored.
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Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for se\f-
eral months:\b. Follow all the instructions in the “Care” section of this ch\lapter.
2. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer (if a\failable) to pre\fent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
3. Perform the following steps to protect the cylinder, piston rings,
etc. from corrosion.a. Remo\fe the spark plug cap and spark plug.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into the spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug cap onto the spark plug, and then place
the spark plug on the cylinder
head so that the electrodes
are grounded. (This will limit
sparking during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine o\fer se\feral times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder wall with oil.)
e. Remo\fe the spark plug cap from the spark plug, and then
install the spark plug and the
spark plug cap. W\fRNIN\b! To prevent damage or injury
from sparking, make sure to
ground the spark plug elec-
trodes while turning the en-
gine over.
4. Lubricate all control cables and the pi\foting points of all le\fers
and pedals as well as of the side-
stand/centerstand.\l
5. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alter-
nati\fely, turn the wheels a little
e\fery month in order to pre\fent
the tires from becoming degraded
in one spot.
6. Co\fer the muffler outlets with plastic bags to pre\fent moisture
from entering them. 7. Remo\fe the battery and fully
charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a month.
Do not store the battery in an ex-
cessi\fely cold or warm place [less
than 0 °C (30 °F) or more than 30
°C (90 °F)]. For more information
on storing the batter y, see
page 7-3\b.
TIP
Make any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Engin\b oil:Type: SAE10W30 or SAE10W40 or SAE15W40
or SAE\f0W40 or SAE\f0W50
Recomme\bded e\bgi\be oil grade: API service SE, SF, SG type or higher
E\bgi\be oil qua\btity: Without oil filter eleme\bt replaceme\bt:\f.50 L (\f.64 US qt) (\f.19 Imp.qt)
With oil filter eleme\bt replaceme\bt: \f.60 L (\f.73 US qt) (\f.\f6 Imp.qt)
Total amou\bt (dry e\bgi\be): \f.90 L (3.07 US qt) (\f.55 Imp.qt)
Cooling syst\bm:Radiator capacity (i\bcludi\bg all routes): 1.\f L (1.\f6 US qt) (1.05 Imp.qt) (Radiator) +
0.5 L (0.5\f US qt) (0.44 Imp.qt)
(Coola\bt reservoir)
Coola\bt reservoir capacity (up to the
maximum level mark): 0.50 L (0.5\f US qt) (0.44 Imp.qt)
From low to full level: 0.30 L (0.3\f US qt) (0.\f6 Imp.qt)
Air filt\br:Air filter eleme\bt:Paper
Fu\bl:Recomme\bded fuel:Premium u\bleaded gasoli\be o\bly
Fuel ta\bk capacity: \f3.0 L (6.07 US gal) (5.06 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amou\bt: 6.7 L (1.76 US gal) (1.46 Imp.gal)
Fu\bl inj\bction:Ma\bufacturer:DENSO
Model: \f97500-0390
Spark plug:Ma\bufacturer/model:NGK/CR7EGap:0.7-0.8 mm (0.0\f8-0.03\f i\b)
Clutch:Clutch type:Wet, multiple-disc
Transmission:Primary reductio\b system:Spur gear
Primary reductio\b ratio: 75/36 (\f.083)
Seco\bdary reductio\b system: Chai\b drive
Seco\bdary reductio\b ratio: 45/15 (3.00)
Tra\bsmissio\b type: Co\bsta\bt mesh 5-speed
Dim\bnsions:Overall le\bgth:\f\f46 mm (88.4\f i\b)
Overall width: 864 mm (34.01 i\b)
Overall height: 1477 mm (58.14 i\b)
Seat height: 896 mm (35.\f7 i\b)
Wheelbase: 1500 mm (59.05 i\b)
Grou\bd cleara\bce: \f60 mm (10.\f3 i\b)
Mi\bimum tur\bi\bg radius: 1958 mm (77.08 i\b)
Basic w\bight:With oil a\bd fuel:\f08.5 kg (459 lb)
Engin\b:E\bgi\be type:Liquid cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cyli\bder arra\bgeme\bt: Forward-i\bcli\bed si\bgle cyli\bder
Displaceme\bt: 660.0 cm
3(40.\f7 cu.i\b)
Bore x stroke: 100.0 x 84.0 mm (3.94 x 3.31 i\b)
Compressio\b ratio: 10.00 : 1
Starti\bg system: Electric starter
Lubricatio\b system: Dry sump
-\f0 -10 0 10 \f0 30 40 50 °C
SAE 10W-30
SAE 10W-40
SAE \f0W-40
SAE \f0W-50
SAE 15W-40
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Operation:Left foot operation
Gear ratio: 1
st:\f0/12 (2\b500)
2
nd:
26/16 (1\b625)
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rd: 2\f/20 (1\b150)
4
th: 20/22 (0\b909)
5
th: 20/26 (0\b769)
Chass\bs:
Frame type:
Diamond
Caster angle: 28°
Trail: 11\f\b0 mm (4\b44 in)
Front t\bre:
Type:With tube
Size: 90/90-21M/C 54S,
90/90-21M/C 54T
Manufacturer/model: METZELER/TOURANCE FRONT
MICHELIN/SIRAC
Rear t\bre:
Type:With tube
Size: 1\f0/80-17M/C 65S,
1\f0/80-17M/C 65T Manufacturer/model:
METZELER/TOURANCE
MICHELIN/SIRAC A
Load:
Maximum load:190 kg (419 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories)
T\bre a\br pressure
(measured on cold t\bres):
Load:Up to 90 kg (0-198 lb)
Front: 210 kPa (\f0 psi) (2\b1 kgf/cm
2)
Rear: 2\f0 kPa (\f\f psi) (2\b\f kgf/cm
2)
Load: 90-190 kg (198-419 lb)
Front: 2\f0 kPa (\f\f psi) (2\b\f kgf/cm
2)
Rear: 250 kPa (\f6 psi) (2\b5 kgf/cm
2)
Off-road riding:
Front: 200 kPa (29 psi) (2\b0 kgf/cm
2)
Rear: 200 kPa (29 psi) (2\b0 kgf/cm
2)
High-speed riding:
Front: 210 kPa (\f0 psi) (2\b1 kgf/cm
2)
Rear: 2\f0 kPa (\f\f psi) (2\b\f kgf/cm
2)
Front wheel:
Type:
Spoke wheel
Rim size: 21 x 1\b85
Rear wheel:
Type:Spoke wheel
Rim size: 17M/C x MT2\b75
Front brake:
Type:Dual disc brake
Operation: Right hand
Fluid: DOT 4
Rear brake:
Type:Single disc brake
Operation: Right foot
Fluid: DOT 4
Front suspens\bon:
Type:Telescopic fork
Spring/damper type: Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel: 210 mm (8\b26 in)
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Rea\b suspension:
Type: Swingarm (lin\f suspension\b
Spring/damper type: Coil spring/gas-oil damper, spring
preload adjustable
Wheel travel: 200 mm (7.87 in\b
Elect\bical system:
Ignition system:Transistorized coil ignition (digital\b
Charging system: A.C. magneto
Batte\by:
Model:GT9B-4
Voltage, capacity: 12 V, 8 Ah
Headlight:
Bulb type:Halogen bulb
Bulb voltage, wattage x quantity:Headlight:12 V, 55 W x 2
Auxiliary light: 12 V, 5 W x 2
Tail/bra\fe light: LED
Front turn signal light: 12 V, 10 W x 2
Rear turn signal light: 12 V, 10 W x 2
Meter lighting: LED (bac\flight\b Neutral indicator light:
LED
Turn signal indicator light: LED
High beam indicator light: LED
Coolant temperature warning light: LED
Engine trouble warning light: LED
Immobilizer system indicator light: LED
Fuses:Main fuse:
30 A
Headlight fuse: 20 A
Signaling system fuse: 10 A
Ignition fuse: 10 A
Par\fing lighting fuse: 10 A
Radiator fan fuse: 7.5 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 10 A
Bac\fup fuse (for odometer, cloc\f and immobilizer\b:
10 A
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INDEX
AAftermarket Parts, Accessories, and Modifications ...................................\f\.-4
Aftermarket Tires and \bims ...............\f-4
Air filter element, cleaning the check hose ....................................\...........7-14
Air filter element, replacing ..............7-14
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing............7-35
Avoid Carbon Monoxide poisoning ....\f-\f
B Battery ....................................\...........7-30 To access the battery ...................7-30
To charge the battery....................7-30
To store the battery.......................7-31
Be a \besponsible Owner ...................\f-1
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ..............................7-\f6\.
Brake fluid ....................................\.....7-\f\f Changing ....................................\...7-\f3
Checking fluid level .......................7-\f\f
Brake lever ....................................\....4-11
Brake pads, checking .......................7-\f1
Brake pedal ....................................\...4-11 Checking ....................................\....7-\f7
Lubricating ....................................\.7-\f7
C Cables, checking and lubricating .....7-\f5
Carbon Monoxide (avoid Carbon Monoxide poisoning).......................\f-\f
Care and storage ...............................8-1\. Catalytic converter ...........................4-13
Checking and lubricating the brake
and clutch levers ...........................7-\f6
Checking and lubricating the brake pedal ....................................\..........7-\f7
Checking and lubricating the cables..7-\f5
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ....................................\...7-\f7
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ...............................7-\f\.6
Checking the brake pedal ................7-\f7
Checking the sidestand switch .........4-18
Clock mode ....................................\.....4-7
Clutch lever ....................................\...4-10
Clutch lever free play, adjusting .......7-\f0
Consumer information ......................10-1
Controls and instruments ...................3-3 Function ....................................\.......4-1
Coolant ....................................\..........7-1\f
Coolant temperature warning light .....4-4
D Description ....................................\......3-1 Controls and instrument .................3-3
Left view....................................\.......3-1
\bight view ....................................\....3-\f
Dimmer switch....................................\.4-9
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ..............................7-\f5\.
Drive chain slack ..............................7-\f3\. Adjusting ....................................\....7-\f3
Checking ....................................\....7-\f3 Cleaning and lubricating ...............7-\f5
E Emission control system (periodic maintenance chart) .........................7-\f
Engine break-in ..................................6\.-3
Engine idling speed, adjusting .........7-15
Engine oil and oil filter element ..........7-9
Engine oil filter element....................7-10
Engine stop switch .............................4-9
Engine trouble warning light...............4-4
F For your safety - Pre-operation checks ....................................\..........5-1
Front fork ....................................\.......4-15 Adjusting ....................................\....4-15
Checking ....................................\....7-\f8
Front wheel ....................................\...7-36 Installing....................................\.....7-37
\bemoving....................................\...7-36
Fuel ....................................\...............4-1\f
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...6-3
Fuel meter ....................................\.......4-7
Fuel tank breather hose ...................4-13
Fuel tank cap ...................................4\.-11
Fuses, replacing ...............................7-3\.1
\f Genuine Yamaha Accessories ...........\f-3
H Handlebar switches ............................4-9
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Dimmer switch ..................\o..............4-9
Engine sto\f switch..................\o........4-9
Hazar\b switch ..................\o.............4-10
Horn switch ..................\o..................\o.4-9
Pass switch ..................\o..................\o.4-9
Start switch ..................\o..................\o.4-9
Turn signal switch ..................\o.........4-9
Hea\blight bulb, re\flacing .................7\o-33
High beam in\bicator light ..................\o.4-4
Horn switch ..................\o..................\o....4-9
I I\bentification numbers ..................\o....10-1
I\bling s\fee\b, checking ..................\o...7-15
Ignition circuit cut-off system............4-17 Checking o\feration \froce\bure .....4-18
Immobilizer system ..................\o..........4-1
Immobilizer system in\bicator light ......4-4
In\bicator an\b warning lights ...............4-3\o Coolant tem\ferature warning light ..................\o..................\o.........4-4
Engine trouble warning light ...........4-4
High beam in\bicator light ................4-\o4
Immobilizer system in\bicator light ..................\o..................\o.........4-4
Neutral in\bicator light ..................\o....4-4
Turn signal in\bicator light................4-\o3
Instruments ..................\o..................\o....4-3
Instrument an\b control functions ........4-1
K Keys ..................\o..................\o...............4-1\o L
Labels (location of im\fortant labels) ..1-1
License \flate light bulb, re\flacing....7-35
Location of im\fortant labels ...............1-1\o
Loa\bing ..................\o..................\o..........2-3
Lubricating the brake an\b clutch levers ..................\o................7-\o26
Lubricating the brake \fe\bal..............7\o-27
Lubricating the cables ..................\o....7-25
Lubricating the \brive chain ...............7-2\o5
Lubricating the si\bestan\b .................7\o-27
Lubricating the throttle gri\f an\b cable ..................\o..................\o..7-26
Lubricating the swingarm \fivots.......7-28
M Main switch/steering lock ..................\o.4-2
Mo\bel label ..................\o..................\o...10-1
Motorcycle noise regulation (for Australia) ..................\o..............10-2\o
Multi-function \bis\flay..................\o........4-5 Clock mo\be ..................\o..................\o.4-7
Self-\biagnosis \bevices ..................\o..4-7
Tachometer ..................\o..................\o.4-6
Tri\fmeter an\b tachometer mo\bes ..4-6
N Neutral in\bicator light ..................\o.......4-4
O Oil filter element ..................\o.............7-10
O\feration an\b im\fortant ri\bing \foints ..................\o..................\o..........6-1 Owner’s tool kit ..................\o................7-\o1
P Panels, removing an\b installing .........7-6
Parking ..................\o..................\o...........6-4
Pass switch ..................\o..................\o....4-9
Perio\bic maintenance an\b a\bjustment ..................\o.............7-1
Perio\bic maintenance chart for the emission control system ...........7-2
Pre-o\feration check list ..................\o...5-2
Pre-o\feration checks ..................\o.......5-1
R Rear sus\fension, lubricating............7-27
Rear wheel ..................\o..................\o...7-38 Installing..................\o..................\o....7-39
Removing..................\o..................\o..7-38
Recor\b the i\bentification numbers ...10-1
S Safety information ..................\o............2-1
Seat ..................\o..................\o..............4-14\o
Self-\biagnosis \bevices ..................\o.....4-7
Shift \fe\bal ..................\o..................\o....4-10
Shifting ..................\o..................\o...........6-2
Shock absorber assembly (a\bjusting) ..................\o..................\o.4-16
Si\bestan\b ..................\o..................\o.....4-17
Si\bestan\b, checking an\b lubricating ..................\o..................\o.7-27
Si\bestan\b switch, checking ..............4-18\o
S\fark \flug, checking..................\o........7-8
INDEX
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