
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS...1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ..................\r...2-1
Be a Responsible Owner ..................\r2-1
\fafe riding ..................\r..................\r.....2-1
\brotective apparel ..................\r...........2-2
Avoid Carbon Monoxide \boisoning ...2-2
Loading ..................\r..................\r.........2-3
Genuine Yamaha Accessories ..........2-3
Aftermarket \barts, Accessories, and Modifications ..................\r.....2-4
Aftermarket Tires and Rims ..............2-4
DESCRIPTION ..................\r..................\r.3-1
Left view ..................\r..................\r........3-1
Right view ..................\r..................\r.....3-2
Controls and instruments ..................\r3-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ..................\r..................\r....4-1
Immobilizer system ..................\r.........4-1
Main switch/steering lock ..................\r4-2
Indicator and warning lights ..............4-3
Multi-function display ..................\r......4-5
Tachometer ..................\r..................\r...4-6
Tripmeter and tachometer modes .....4-6
Clock mode ..................\r..................\r...4-7
Fuel meter ..................\r..................\r.....4-7
\felf-diagnosis devices ..................\r....4-7 Handlebar switches ..................\r.........4-9
Clutch lever ..................\r..................\r.4-10
\fhift pedal ..................\r..................\r...4-10
Brake lever ..................\r..................\r..4-11
Brake pedal ..................\r..................\r.4-11
Fuel tank cap ..................\r................4-\r11
Fuel ..................\r..................\r.............4-12
Fuel tank breather hose ..................\r4-13
Catalytic converter ..................\r........4-13
\feat ..................\r..................\r.............4-14
Adjusting the front fork ..................\r..4-15
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ..................\r................4-\r16
\fidestand ..................\r..................\r....4-17
Ignition circuit cut-off system ..........4-17
FOR YOUR SAFETY -
PRE-OPERATION C\fECKS ...............5-1\r
\bre-operation check list ..................\r..5-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ..................\r................6-\r1
\ftarting the engine..................\r..........6-1
\fhifting ..................\r..................\r..........6-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ...6-3
Engine break-in ..................\r...............6-3\r
\barking ..................\r..................\r..........6-4 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT
..................\r..................\r.7-1
Owner’s tool kit ..................\r...............7-1\r
\beriodic maintenance chart for the emission control system.......7-2
General maintenance and lubrication chart ..................\r7-3
Removing and installing the cowling and panels ..............7-8
Checking the spark plug ..................\r.7-8
Engine oil and oil filter element.........7-9
Coolant ..................\r..................\r........7-12
Replacing the air filter element and cleaning the check hose ...7-14
Checking the engine idling speed ...7-15
Checking the throttle cable free play ..................\r.................7\r-16
Valve clearance ..................\r.............7-16
Tires ..................\r..................\r............7-16
\fpoke wheels..................\r................7-\r19
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ...7-20
Checking the front and rear brake pads ..................\r.............7-21
Checking the brake fluid level .........7-22
Changing the brake fluid .................7\r-23
Drive chain slack ..................\r...........7-23
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain ..................\r........7-25
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SAFETY INF\fRMATI\fN
products or having other modifications
performed to your vehic\fe that change
any of the vehic\fe's design or opera-
tion characteristics can put you and
others at greater risk of serious in\bury
or death. You are responsib\fe for in-
\buries re\fated to changes in the vehi-
c\fe.
Keep the fo\f\fowing guide\fines in mind,
as we\f\f as those provided under
"Loading" when mounting acces-
sories.
●Never insta\f\f accessories or carry
cargo that wou\fd impair the perfor-
mance of your motorcyc\fe. Care-
fu\f\fy inspect the accessory before
using it to make sure that it does
not in any way reduce ground
c\fearance or cornering c\fearance,
\fimit suspension trave\f, steering
trave\f or contro\f operation, or ob-
scure \fights or ref\fectors.
Accessories fitted to the han-d\febar or the front fork area can
create instabi\fity due to improp-
er weight distribution or aerody-
namic changes. If accessories
are added to the hand\febar or
front fork area, they must be as \fightweight as possib\fe and
shou\fd be kept to a minimum.
Bu\fky or \farge accessories may serious\fy affect the stabi\fity of
the motorcyc\fe due to aerody-
namic effects. Wind may at-
tempt to \fift the motorcyc\fe, or
the motorcyc\fe may become
unstab\fe in cross winds. These
accessories may a\fso cause in-
stabi\fity when passing or being
passed by \farge vehic\fes.
Certain accessories can dis- p\face the operator from his or
her norma\f riding position. This
improper position \fimits the
freedom of movement of the
operator and may \fimit contro\f
abi\fity, therefore, such acces-
sories are not recomm\yended.
●Use caution when adding e\fectri-
ca\f accessories. If e\fectrica\f ac-
cessories exceed the capacity of
the motorcyc\fe's e\fectrica\f sys-
tem, an e\fectric fai\fure cou\fd re-
su\ft, which cou\fd cause a danger-
ous \foss of \fights or engine power. Af\bermarke\b Tires and Rims
The tires and rims that came with your
motorcyc\fe were designed to match
the performance capabi\fities and to
provide the best combination of han-
d\fing, braking, and comfort. Other
tires, rims, sizes, and combinations
may not be appropriate. Refer to page
7-16 for tire specifications and more
information on rep\facing\y your tires.
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PERIODIC M\fINTEN\fNCE \fND \fDJ\bSTMENT
7-19
EAU21940
Spoke wheels
To maximize \fhe per\bormance, durabil-
i\fy, and sa\be opera\fion o\b your mo\for-
cycle, no\fe \fhe \bollowing poin\fs regard-
ing \fhe speci\bied whee\els.
●The wheel rims should bechecked \bor cracks, bends or
war page, and \fhe spokes \bor
looseness or damage be\bore
each ride. I\b any damage is \bound,
have a Yamaha dealer replace \fhe
wheel. Do no\f a\f\femp\f even \fhe
smalles\f repair \fo \fhe wheel. A de-
\bormed or cracked wheel mus\f be
replaced.●The wheel should be balancedwhenever ei\fher \fhe \fire or wheel
has been changed or replaced.
An unbalanced wheel can resul\f
in poor per\bormance, adverse
handling charac\feris\fics, and a
shor\fened \fire li\be.
●Ride a\f modera\fe speeds a\b\ferchanging a \fire since \fhe \fire sur-
\bace mus\f \birs\f be "broken in" \bor i\f
\fo develop i\fs op\fimal charac\feris-
\fics.
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