
TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments.................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS .......................................3-1
Immobilizer system .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-2
Indicator lights and warning lights ............................................3-4
Cruise control system .....................3-6
Multi-function meter unit .................3-9
D-mode (drive mode) ....................3-22
Handlebar switches ......................3-23
Clutch lever ...................................3-25
Shift pedal .....................................3-25
Brake lever ...................................3-26
Brake pedal ..................................3-26
ABS ..............................................3-26
Traction control system ................3-27
Fuel tank cap ................................3-29
Fuel ...............................................3-30
Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose ..........................................3-31
Catalytic converters ......................3-31
Seats ............................................3-32
Adjusting the rider seat height ......3-33
Storage compartments .................3-35 Accessory box .............................. 3-36
Adjusting the headlight beams ..... 3-37
Handlebar position ....................... 3-37
Opening and closing the cowling
vents ......................................... 3-37
Rear view mirrors ......................... 3-39
Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-39
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ................................... 3-41
Sidestand ..................................... 3-42
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-43
Auxiliary DC jack .......................... 3-45
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ................................. 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
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 ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system ............. 6-3 General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-4
Removing and installing panels ..... 6-8
Checking the spark plugs ............ 6-11
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-12
Final gear oil ................................ 6-14
Coolant ........................................ 6-16
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 6-17
Checking the engine idling speed ........................................ 6-18
Checking the throttle grip free
play ........................................... 6-19
Valve clearance ........................... 6-19
Tires ............................................. 6-19
Cast wheels ................................. 6-22
Clutch lever .................................. 6-22
Checking the brake lever free play ........................................... 6-23
Brake light switches ..................... 6-23
Checking the front and rear brake pads .......................................... 6-24
Checking the brake and clutch fluid levels ................................. 6-24
Changing the brake and clutch fluids ......................................... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 6-26
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The “L/100km” display shows the
amount of fuel necessary to travel
100 km.
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For the UK only: The “MPG” dis-
play shows the distance that can
be traveled on 1.0 Imp.gal of fuel.
TIPIf traveling at speeds under 10 km/h, “_
_._” will be displayed.NOTICE
ECA15473
If there is a malfunction, “– –.–” will
be continuously displayed. Have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.Setting mode
TIP●
The transmission must be in neu-
tral and the vehicle must be
stopped to change settings in this
mode.
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Shifting the transmission into gear
and starting off, or turning the key
to “OFF”, saves all settings made,
then exits the setting mode.
Push and hold the menu switch
“MENU” for at least 2 seconds to enter
the setting mode. To exit the setting
mode and return to the normal display,
push and hold the menu switch
“MENU” again for at least 2 seconds.
1. Setting mode display
MENUGrip WarmerMaintenanceTime TripUnitDisplayBrightnessClock
1
Display Description
“Grip Warmer” This function allows you to
set the low, middle, and
high settings to 10 temper-
ature levels.
“Maintenance” This function allows you to
set the oil change interval
(distance traveled) and 2
other maintenance inter-
vals. This function can also
be reset.
“Time Trip”This function allows you to
check and reset the
“TIME–2” and “TIME–3”
functions. These time trips
show the total elapsed
time that the key has been
in the “ON” position. When
the key is turned to “OFF”,
the trip times stop counting
but are not reset. The max-
imum time that can be
shown is 99:59.
“Unit” This function allows you to
switch the fuel consump-
tion units between
“L/100km” and “km/L”.
For the UK only: This func-
tion allows you to switch
the display units between
kilometers and miles.
When kilometers are se-
lected, the fuel consump-
tion units can be switched
between “L/100km” and
“km/L”.
“Display” This function allows you to
change the items shown in
3 information displays.
“Brightness” This function allows you to
adjust the brightness of the
multi-function meter unit
panel to suit the outside
lighting conditions.
“Clock” This function allows you to
set the clock.
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3. Use the select switch to highlight the item to change, and then push
the menu switch “MENU”.
4. Use the select switch to select the item to show, and then push the
menu switch “MENU”. 5. When you are finished changing
the settings, use the select switch
to highlight “ ”, and then push the
menu switch “MENU” to return to
the previous display.
6. Use the select switch to highlight “ ”, and then push the
menu switch “MENU” to return to
the setting mode menu. Adjusting the meter panel brightness
1. Use the select switch to highlight
“Brightness”.
2. Push the menu switch “MENU”.
3. Use the select switch to select the desired brightness level, and then
push the menu switch “MENU” to
return to the setting mode menu.
Display
Display-1Display-2Display-3
Display-11-1
A.TEMP
1-2
C.TEMP
1-3
TIME TRIP
Display-11-1
ODO
1-2
C.TEMP
1-3
TIME TRIP
Display-11-1
ODO
1-2
C.TEMP
1-3
TIME TRIP
MENUGrip WarmerMaintenanceTime TripUnitDisplayBrightnessClockBrightness
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WARNING
EWA14420
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Do not exceed the load limit of 1
kg (2 lb) for storage compart-
ment A.
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Do not exceed the load limit of 3
kg (7 lb) for storage compart-
ment B.
●
Do not exceed the maximum
load of 215 kg (474 lb) for the ve-
hicle.
EAU39480
Accessory box The accessory box is located beside
the meter panel.
To open the accessory box1. Insert the key into the main switch, and then turn it to “ON”.
2. Push the accessory box button, and then open the accessory box
lid.
3. Turn the key to “OFF” to preserve the battery.
To close the accessory box 1. Fold the accessory box lid down. 2. Remove the key.
NOTICE
ECA11800
Do not place heat-sensitive items in
the accessory box. The accessory
box gets extremely hot especially
when the engine is running or is hot.
WARNING
EWA11421
●
Do not exceed the load limit of
0.3 kg (0.66 lb) for the accessory
box.
●
Do not exceed the maximum
load of 215 kg (474 lb) for the ve-
hicle.
1. Accessory box lid
2. Accessory box
3. Accessory box button
1
2
3
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EAU39611
Adjusting the headlight
beams The headlight beam adjusting knobs
are used to raise or lower the height of
the headlight beams. It may be neces-
sary to adjust the headlight beams to
increase visibility and help prevent
blinding oncoming drivers when carry-
ing more or less load than usual. Obey
local laws and regulations when adjust-
ing the headlights.
To raise the headlight beams, turn the
knobs in direction (a). To lower the
headlight beams, turn the knobs in di-
rection (b).
EAU39641
Handlebar position The handlebars can be adjusted to one
of three positions to suit the rider’s pref-
erence. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust
the position of the handlebars.
EAU54150
Opening and closing the cowl-
ing vents The cowling vents can be opened 20
mm (0.79 in) for added ventilation to
suit the riding conditions.
To open a cowling vent1. Remove the quick fastener.
2. Slide the cowling vent panel for- ward to unhook its projections from
the lower slots, and then pull the
panel off.
1. Headlight beam adjusting knob
1
1
(b)
(a)
(b)
(a)
1. Handlebar
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1. Closed position
2. Open position
1
2
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3. Insert the projections into the up- per slots, and then slide the panel
backward. 4. Install the quick fastener.
To close a cowling vent 1. Remove the quick fastener.
2. Slide the cowling vent panel for- ward to unhook its projections from
the upper slots, and then pull the
panel off.
3. Insert the projections into the lower slots, and then slide the panel
backward. 4. Install the quick fastener.
TIPMake sure that the cowling vent panels
are properly installed before riding.
1. Cowling vent panel
2. Lower slot
3. Quick fastener
1. Projection
2. Upper slot
3. Quick fastener
3
1
2
1
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1. Cowling vent panel
2. Upper slot
3. Quick fastener
3
1
2
1. Projection
2. Lower slot
3. Quick fastener
1
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