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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 .....................3-7
Multi-function meter unit ...............3-11
D-mode (drive mode) ....................3-24
Handlebar switches ......................3-25
YCC-S system ..............................3-27
Shift pedal .....................................3-28
Hand shift lever .............................3-28
Brake lever ...................................3-29
Brake pedal ..................................3-29
ABS ..............................................3-29
Traction control system ................3-30
Fuel tank cap ................................3-32
Fuel ...............................................3-33
Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose ..........................................3-34
Catalytic converters ......................3-34
Seats ............................................3-35
Adjusting the rider seat height ......3-36 Storage compartment ................... 3-38
Accessory box .............................. 3-39
Adjusting the headlight beams ..... 3-39
Handlebar position ....................... 3-40
Opening and closing the cowling
vents ......................................... 3-40
Rear view mirrors ......................... 3-41
Adjusting the front and rear suspension ................................ 3-42
Sidestand ..................................... 3-46
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-47
Auxiliary DC jack .......................... 3-49
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ................................. 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Shifting ........................................... 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ............................... 5-4
Engine break-in .............................. 5-4
Parking ........................................... 5-5
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
Air filter element ........................... 6-17
Checking the engine idling speed ........................................ 6-17
Checking the throttle grip free
play ........................................... 6-18
Valve clearance ........................... 6-18
Tires ............................................. 6-18
Cast wheels ................................. 6-21
YCC-S clutch ............................... 6-21
Checking the brake lever free play ........................................... 6-22
Brake light switches ..................... 6-22
Checking the front and rear brake pads .......................................... 6-23
Checking the brake and YCC-S clutch fluid levels ...................... 6-23
Changing the brake and YCC-S clutch fluids ............................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 6-26
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EAU17361
Owner’s tool kit The owner’s tool kit is located under the
rider seat. (See page 3-35.)
The service information included in this
manual and the tools provided in the
owner’s tool kit are intended to assist
you in the performance of preventive
maintenance and minor repairs. How-
ever, additional tools such as a torque
wrench may be necessary to perform
certain maintenance work correctly.TIPIf you do not have the tools or experi-
ence required for a particular job, have
a Yamaha dealer perform it for you.1. Owner’s tool kit
HL
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3. Take the front cowling off as
shown. 4. Remove the bolt, screw and quick
fastener, and then take the panel
off. To install the panel
1. Place the panel in its original posi-
tion, and then install the bolt, screw
and quick fastener.
2. Place the front cowling in its origi- nal position, and then install the
bolts and quick fasteners.
3. Install each headlight beam adjust- ing knob by installing the screw.
4. Adjust the headlight beam if nec- essary. (See page 3-39.)
Panels B and C
To remove a panel1. Remove the seats. (See page 3-35.)
2. Remove the bolts and the quick fastener screws.
1. Front cowling
2. Bolt
3. Quick fastener
2
2
1
3
1. Screw
2. Panel A
3. Bolt
4. Quick fastener
1
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63. Pull the bottom of the panel out-
ward, pull the front of the panel
downward, and then slide the pan-
el forward to release it in the rear
as shown.
To install a panel
1. Place the panel in the original posi- tion, and then install the bolts and
the quick fastener screws. 2. Install the seats.
1. Panel B
2. Quick fastener screw
3. Bolt
1. Panel C
2. Quick fastener screw
3. Bolt
1
2
2
3
3
2
3
1
2 2
2 3
3
1. Panel B
1
1. Panel B
1
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TIPAn oil filter wrench is available at a
Yamaha dealer.6. Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to the O-ring of the new oil filter
cartridge.
TIPMake sure that the O-ring is properly
seated.7. Install the new oil filter cartridge,and then tighten it to the specified
torque with a torque wrench. 8. Install the engine oil drain bolt and
its new gasket, and then tighten
the bolt to the specified torque.
9. Refill with the specified amount of the recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil filler
cap.
TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any
parts after the engine and exhaust sys-
tem have cooled down.
1. Oil filter wrench
2. Oil filter cartridge
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1. O-ring
1. Torque wrench1
Tightening torque:Oil filter cartridge:
17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Tightening torque: Engine oil drain bolt: 43 Nm (4.3 m·kgf, 31 ft·lbf)
Recommended engine oil: See page 8-1.
Oil quantity: Without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment:
3.80 L (4.02 US qt, 3.34 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement: 4.00 L (4.23 US qt, 3.52 Imp.qt)
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Front turn signal light This model is equipped with LED-type
front turn signal lights.
If a front turn signal light does not come
on, have a Yamaha dealer check it.
EAU27004
Replacing a rear turn signal
light bulb or a tail/brake light
bulb 1. Remove the passenger seat. (See
page 3-35.)
2. Remove the turn signal light bulb socket (together with the bulb) or
the tail/brake light bulb socket (to-
gether with the bulb) by turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket, push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops. 5. Install the socket (together with the
bulb) by turning it clockwise.
6. Install the passenger seat.1. Turn signal light bulb socket
2. Tail/brake light bulb socket
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