
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LOCATION OF IMPORTANT
LABELS ............................................1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION .................. 2-1
DESCRIPTION .................................. 3-1
Left view .......................................... 3-1
Right view ........................................ 3-2
Controls and instruments ................3-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ....................................... 4-1
Handlebar switch ............................ 4-1
Speed limiter and power reduction plate ............................................4-1
Front brake lever ............................ 4-2
Rear brake lever ............................. 4-3
Fuel tank cap .................................. 4-3
Fuel ................................................ 4-3
Fuel tank breather hose ................. 4-5
2-stroke engine oil ..........................4-6
Fuel cock ........................................ 4-6
Starter (choke) lever ....................... 4-7
Kickstarter ......................................4-7
Seat ................................................ 4-7
Cable lock (for Europe) .................. 4-8 FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
............. 5-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ................................ 6-1
Starting and warming up a cold engine .............................. 6-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 6-1
Starting off ..................................... 6-2
Acceleration and deceleration ....... 6-2
Braking ........................................... 6-2
Engine break-in .............................. 6-3
Parking ........................................... 6-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 7-1
Owner’s tool kit .............................. 7-2
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system ....... 7-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 7-4
Checking the spark plug ................ 7-6
Removing the power reduction plate ............................................ 7-7
Transmission oil ............................. 7-8
Middle and final gear cases ........... 7-9
Cleaning the air filter element ........ 7-9
Cleaning the spark arrester ......... 7-10
Adjusting the carburetor ............... 7-11
Adjusting the engine idling speed ........................................ 7-11 Checking the throttle grip free
play ........................................... 7-12
Tires ............................................. 7-12
Panel wheels ................................ 7-14
Adjusting the front and rear brake lever free play .......... 7-14
Checking the front and rear brake shoes ....................... 7-15
Checking and lubricating the cables ................................. 7-16
Checking and lubricating
the throttle grip and cable ......... 7-16
Adjusting the Autolube pump ....... 7-16
Lubricating the front and rear brake levers ....................... 7-17
Checking and lubricating the centerstand ......................... 7-17
Checking the front fork ................. 7-17
Checking the steering .................. 7-18
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 7-18
Front wheel .................................. 7-19
Rear wheel ................................... 7-20
Troubleshooting ........................... 7-23
Troubleshooting chart .................. 7-24
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE .......................................... 8-1
Matte color caution ......................... 8-1
Care ............................................... 8-1
Storage ........................................... 8-3
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
4-4
4
3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi- ately. NOTICE: Immediately wipe
off spilled fuel with a clean, dry,
soft cloth, since fuel may deteri-
orate painted surfaces or plastic
parts.
[ECA10071]
4. Be sure to securely close the fuel tank cap.
WARNING
EWA15151
Gasoline is poisonous and can
cause injury or death. Handle gaso-
line with care. Never siphon gaso-
line by mouth. If you should swallow
some gasoline or inhale a lot of gas-
oline vapor, or get some gasoline in
your eyes, see your doctor immedi- ately. If gasoline spills on your skin,
wash with soap and water. If gaso-
line spills on your clothing, change
your clothes.
EAU41983
For CanadaNOTICE
ECA15590
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause severe
damage to internal engine parts,
such as the piston rings as well as to
the exhaust system.Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use regular unleaded gaso-
line with a pump octane number
[(R+M)/2] of 86 or higher, or a research
octane number of 91 or higher. If
knocking (or pinging) occurs, use a
gasoline of a different brand or premi- um unleaded fuel. Use of unleaded fuel
will extend spark plug life and reduce
maintenance cost.
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gaso-
hol containing ethanol and that contain-
ing methanol. Gasohol containing
ethanol can be used if ethanol content
does not exceed 10% (E10). Gasohol
containing methanol is not recom-
mended by Yamaha because it can
cause damage to the fuel system or ve-
hicle performance problems.
For Europe
NOTICE
ECA15590
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause severe
damage to internal engine parts,
such as the piston rings as well as to
the exhaust system.
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Maximum fuel level
2
1
Recommended fuel:
REGULAR UNLEADED GASO-
LINE ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
2.0 L (0.53 US gal, 0.44 Imp.gal)
Recommended fuel:REGULAR UNLEADED GASO-
LINE ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
2.0 L (0.53 US gal, 0.44 Imp.gal)
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INDEX
AAcceleration and deceleration ................ 6-2
Air filter element, cleaning ...................... 7-9
Autolube pump, adjusting ..................... 7-16BBrake lever, front .................................... 4-2
Brake lever, rear ..................................... 4-3
Brake levers, lubricating ....................... 7-17
Brake shoes, checking ......................... 7-15
Braking ................................................... 6-2CCable lock (for Europe)........................... 4-8
Cables, checking and lubricating .......... 7-16
Carburetor, adjusting ............................ 7-11
Care ........................................................ 8-1
Centerstand, checking and lubricating ..................... 7-17EEngine break-in ...................................... 6-3
Engine idling speed .............................. 7-11
Engine oil ................................................ 4-6
Engine, starting a warm .......................... 6-1
Engine stop switch.................................. 4-1FFront and rear brake lever free play, adjusting ............................................. 7-14
Front fork, checking .............................. 7-17
Fuel......................................................... 4-3
Fuel cock ................................................ 4-6
Fuel tank breather hose.......................... 4-5
Fuel tank cap .......................................... 4-3HHandlebar switch .................................... 4-1
IIdentification numbers ........................... 10-1KKickstarter ............................................... 4-7LLabels, location .......................................1-1MMaintenance and lubrication, periodic..... 7-4
Maintenance, emission control system ... 7-3
Matte color, caution .................................8-1
Middle and final gear cases .................... 7-9
Model label ............................................ 10-1PParking ....................................................6-4
Part locations .......................................... 3-1
Power reduction plate, removing............. 7-7SSafety information ...................................2-1
Seat ......................................................... 4-7
Spark arrester, cleaning ........................ 7-10
Spark plug, checking ...............................7-6
Specifications .......................................... 9-1
Speed limiter and
power reduction plate............................ 4-1
Starter (choke) lever................................ 4-7
Starting and warming up a cold engine ... 6-1
Starting off ............................................... 6-2
Steering, checking.................................7-18
Storage....................................................8-3TThrottle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating ..................... 7-16
Throttle grip free play, checking ............7-12
Tires ......................................................7-12 Tool kit .................................................... 7-2
Transmission oil ...................................... 7-8
Troubleshooting .................................... 7-23
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 7-24
VVehicle Emission Control Information
label (For Canada).............................. 10-2
Vehicle identification number ................ 10-1WWheel bearings, checking..................... 7-18
Wheel (front) ......................................... 7-19
Wheel (rear) .......................................... 7-20
Wheels .................................................. 7-14
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