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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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Checking and lubricating the brake lever .......................................... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the centerstand and sidestand ........ 6-27
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 6-28
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ... 6-28
Checking the front fork ................. 6-28
Checking the steering ................... 6-29
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-29
Battery .......................................... 6-30
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-31
Headlight bulb .............................. 6-32
Front turn signal light .................... 6-33
Replacing a rear turn signal light
bulb or a tail/brake light bulb ..... 6-33
Replacing the license plate light bulb ........................................... 6-34
Auxiliary light ................................ 6-34
Troubleshooting ............................ 6-35
Troubleshooting charts ................. 6-36
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE .......................................... 7-1
Matte color caution ......................... 7-1
Care ................................................ 7-1
Storage ...........................................7-4
SPECIFICATIONS ............................. 8-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION ............. 9-1
Identification numbers .................... 9-1
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NOTICE
ECA10590
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.
EAU45511
Checking the steering Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the pe-
riodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand. WARNING! To avoid inju-
ry, securely support the vehicle
so there is no danger of it falling
over.
[EWA10751]
2. Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steering.
EAU23291
Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must
be checked at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. If there is play in the wheel
hub or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check
the wheel bearings.
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