
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Setting mode
TIP●
The transmission must be in neu-
tral and the vehicle must be
stopped to change settings in this
mode.
●
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.
Adjusting the temperature levels of the
grip warmer settings1. Use the select switch to highlight
“Grip Warmer”.
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 
check and reset the “OIL” 
oil change interval (dis-
tance traveled), and the 
“FREE-1” and “FREE-2” 
maintenance intervals.
“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 time trips stop counting 
but are not reset. The max-
imum time that can be 
shown is 99:59.
When the time trips reach 
99:59, they automatically 
reset to 0:00 and continue 
counting.
“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.
“All Reset” This function allows you to 
reset all items, except the 
odometer and the clock.
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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5
EAU16810
Tips for reducing fuel con-
sumption Fuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the following
tips to reduce fuel consumption:●
Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
●
Do not rev the engine while shifting
down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the engine.
●
Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length of
time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traffic
lights or at railroad crossings).
EAU16841
Engine break-in There is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi). For
this reason, you should read the follow-
ing material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts in
the engine wear and polish themselves
to the correct operating clearances.
During this period, prolonged full-throt-
tle operation or any condition that might
result in engine overheating must be
avoided.
EAU17123
0–1000 km (0–600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 4500
r/min. NOTICE:  After 1000 km (600
mi) of operation, the engine oil and
final gear oil must be changed, and
the oil filter cartridge or element re-
placed.
 [ECA10332]
1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 5400
r/min.
1600 km (1000 mi) and beyond
The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.NOTICE
ECA10310
●
Keep the engine speed out of
the tachometer red zone.
●
If any engine trouble should oc-
cur during the engine break-in
period, immediately have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehi- cle.
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6
20*Rear suspension re-
lay arm and con-
necting arm 
pivoting points  Check operation.
√√√√
 Lubricate with lithium-soap-based  grease. √√
21 Engine oil  Change.
 Check oil level and vehicle for oil 
leakage. √√√√√√
22 Engine oil filter car-
tridge  Replace.
√√√
23 *Cooling system  Check coolant level and vehicle 
for coolant leakage. √√√√√
 Change coolant. Every 3 years
24 Final gear oil  Check oil level and vehicle for oil 
leakage.
 Change. √√√√√
25 *Front and rear brake 
switches  Check operation.
√√√√√√
26 Moving parts and 
cables
 Lubricate.
√√√√√
27 *Throttle grip  Check operation.
 Check throttle grip free play, and 
adjust if necessary.
 Lubricate cable and grip housing. √√√√√
28 *Lights, signals and 
switches  Check operation.
 Adjust headlight beam.
√√√√√√
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL 
CHECK
1000 km 
(600 mi) 10000 km 
(6000 mi) 20000 km 
(12000 mi) 30000 km 
(18000 mi) 40000 km 
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6
EAU19886
Engine oil and oil filter car-
tridge The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter car-
tridge replaced at the intervals speci-
fied in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand. A slight tilt to the side can
result in a false reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set- tles, and then check the oil level
through the check window located
at the bottom-left side of the crank-
case.TIPThe engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
4. If the engine oil is below the mini-mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment) 1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil. 4. Remove the engine oil filler cap,
the engine oil drain bolt and its
gasket to drain the oil from the
crankcase.
TIPSkip steps 5–7 if the oil filter cartridge is
not being replaced.5. Remove the oil filter cartridge withan oil filter wrench.
1. Engine oil level check window
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Maximum level mark
4. Minimum level mark
31
4
2
1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
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NOTICE
ECA11620
●
In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a high-
er quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
higher.
●
Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
10. Start the engine, and then let it idlefor several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, im-
mediately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.TIPAfter the engine is started, the engine
oil level warning light should go off if the
oil level is sufficient.
NOTICE
ECA10401
If the oil level warning light flickers
or remains on even if the oil level is
correct, immediately turn the engine
off and have a Yamaha dealer check
the vehicle.11. Turn the engine off, and thencheck the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
EAU20016
Final gear oil The final gear case must be checked
for oil leakage before each ride. If any
leakage is found, have a Yamaha deal-
er check and repair the vehicle. In addi-
tion, the final gear oil level must be
checked and the oil changed as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
WARNING
EWA10370
●
Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the final gear case.
●
Make sure that no oil gets on the
tire or wheel.
To check the final gear oil level1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand.TIPMake sure that the vehicle is positioned
straight up when checking the oil level.
A slight tilt to the side can result in a
false reading.2. Remove the final gear oil filler boltand its gasket, and then check the
oil level in the final gear case.
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TIPThe oil level should be at the brim of the
filler hole.3. If the oil is below the brim of the fill-er hole, add sufficient oil of the rec-
ommended type to raise it to the
correct level.
4. Check the gasket for damage, and replace it if necessary.
5. Install the final gear oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then tighten the
bolt to the specified torque. To change the final gear oil
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face.
2. Place an oil pan under the final gear case to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the final gear oil filler bolt, the final gear oil drain bolt and their
gasket to drain the oil from the final
gear case.
4. Install the final gear oil drain bolt and its new gasket, and then tight-
en the bolt to the specified torque. 5. Refill with the recommended final
gear oil to the brim of the filler hole.
6. Check the oil filler bolt gasket for damage, and replace it if neces-
sary.
7. Install the oil filler bolt and its gas- ket, and then tighten the bolt to the
specified torque.
8. Check the final gear case for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, check for
the cause.1. Final gear oil filler bolt
2. Gasket
3. Correct oil level
3
21
Tightening torque:Final gear oil filler bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
1. Final gear oil filler bolt
2. Gasket
3. Final gear oil drain bolt
12
3
2
Tightening torque: Final gear oil drain bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
Recommended final gear oil: Yamaha genuine shaft drive gear oil 
SAE 80W-90 API GL-5
Oil quantity: 0.20 L (0.21 US qt, 0.18 Imp.qt)
Tightening torque: Final gear oil filler bolt: 23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
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check the brake pads for wear and the
brake system for leakage. A low YCC-S
clutch fluid level may indicate YCC-S
clutch system leakage; therefore, be
sure to check the YCC-S clutch system
for leakage. If the brake or YCC-S
clutch fluid level goes down suddenly,
have a Yamaha dealer check the cause
before further riding.
EAU40602
Changing the brake and 
YCC-S clutch fluids Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake and YCC-S clutch fluids at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart or in the
TIP after the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. In addition, have the
oil seals of the brake and YCC-S clutch
master cylinders and calipers as well as
the brake and YCC-S clutch hoses re-
placed at the intervals listed below or
whenever they are damaged or leak-
ing.●
Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
●
Brake and YCC-S clutch hoses:
Replace every four years.
EAU23095
Checking and lubricating the 
cables The operation of all control cables and
the condition of the cables should be
checked before each ride, and the ca-
bles and cable ends should be lubricat-
ed if necessary. If a cable is damaged
or does not move smoothly, have a
Yamaha dealer check or replace it.
WARNING! Damage to the outer
housing of cables may result in in-
ternal rusting and cause interfer-
ence with cable movement. Replace
damaged cables as soon as possi-
ble to prevent unsafe conditions.[EWA10711]
Recommended lubricant:
Yamaha Chain and Cable Lube or 
engine oil
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