TABLE OF CONTENTS
Checking the steering ................... 6-28
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-28
Battery .......................................... 6-28
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-30
Replacing the headlight bulb ........ 6-31
Tail/brake light .............................. 6-32
Replacing a turn signal light bulb ........................................... 6-32
Replacing the license plate light bulb ........................................... 6-33
Replacing the auxiliary light
bulb ........................................... 6-34
Front wheel ................................... 6-34
Rear wheel ................................... 6-36
Troubleshooting ............................ 6-37
Troubleshooting chart ................... 6-39
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE .......................................... 7-1
Matte color caution ......................... 7-1
Care ................................................ 7-1
Storage ...........................................7-3
SPECIFICATIONS ............................. 8-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION ............. 9-1
Identification numbers .................... 9-1
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6-31
6
EAU23798
Replacing the headlight bulb This model is equipped with a halogen
bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.NOTICE
ECA10650
Take care not to damage the follow-
ing parts:●
Headlight bulb
Do not touch the glass part of
the headlight bulb to keep it free
from oil, otherwise the transpar-
ency of the glass, the luminosity
of the bulb, and the bulb life will
be adversely affected. Thor-
oughly clean off any dirt and fin-
gerprints on the headlight bulb
using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.
●
Headlight lens
Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the headlight
lens.
Do not use a headlight bulb of a
wattage higher than specified.
1. Remove the headlight unit by re-moving the screws.
2. Disconnect the headlight coupler, and then remove the headlight
bulb cover. 3. Unhook the headlight bulb holder,
and then remove the burnt-out
bulb.
4. Place a new headlight bulb into po- sition, and then secure it with the
bulb holder.1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Screw
1. Headlight coupler
2. Headlight bulb cover
1. Headlight bulb holder
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65. Install the bulb cover, and then
connect the coupler.
6. Install the headlight unit by install- ing the screws.
7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary.
EAU24181
Tail/brake light This model is equipped with an LED-
type tail/brake light.
If the tail/brake light does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check it.
EAU24204
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb 1. Remove the turn signal light lensby removing the screw.
2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.1. Screw
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6-34
6
EAU33544
Replacing the auxiliary light
bulb If the auxiliary light bulb burns out, re-
place it as follows.1. Remove the headlight unit by re- moving the screws.
2. Remove the auxiliary light bulb socket (together with the bulb) by
pulling it out. 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 pushing it in.
6. Install the headlight unit by install- ing the screws.
EAU24360
Front wheel
EAU38892
To remove the front wheel
WARNING
EWA10821
To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of it
falling over.1. Loosen the front wheel axle pinchbolt, then the wheel axle and the
brake caliper bolts.
2. Place the motorcycle on the cen- terstand.
1. Screw
1. Auxiliary light bulb socket
1. Brake caliper bolt
2. Front wheel axle pinch bolt
3. Wheel axle
3
2
1
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
5th:1.115 (29/26)
Chassis:Frame type:
Double cradle
Caster angle: 25.50 °
Trail: 100 mm (3.9 in)Front tire:Type:Tubeless
Size: 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D252F LRear tire:Type: Tubeless
Size:
180/55 ZR17M/C (73W)
Manufacturer/model: DUNLOP/D252 LLoading:Maximum load:
205 kg (452 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories)Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):Loading condition:0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front:250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi) Rear:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Loading condition: 90–205 kg (198–452 lb)
Front:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear: 290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
High-speed riding: Front:250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear: 290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
Front wheel:Wheel type:Cast wheel
Rim size: 17M/C x MT3.50Rear wheel:Wheel type:Cast wheel
Rim size: 17M/C x MT5.50Front brake:Type:Dual disc brake
Operation: Right hand operation
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4Rear brake:Type:Single disc brake Operation:
Right foot operation
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4
Front suspension:Type:Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
130.0 mm (5.12 in)Rear suspension:Type:Swingarm
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel: 110.0 mm (4.33 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
TCI
Charging system: AC generatorBattery:Model:
YTZ14S
Voltage, capacity: 12 V, 11.2 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 60.0 W/55.0 W × 1
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INDEXAAir filter element and check hose, replacing and cleaning........................ 6-13
Anti-theft alarm (optional)........................ 3-9
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-34BBattery................................................... 6-28
Brake and clutch fluid levels, checking ............................................. 6-20
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ......... 6-22
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-25
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-25
Brake lever ............................................ 3-11
Brake lever free play, checking ............. 6-18
Brake light switches .............................. 6-19
Brake pedal ........................................... 3-12CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-24
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters .............................. 3-15
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-26
Clutch lever .................................. 3-10, 6-18DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-9
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-23
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-22EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter element ............. 6-10
Engine stop switch ................................ 3-10
Engine trouble warning light.................... 3-4 EXUP system ....................................... 3-22
FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-20
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-17
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-27
Fuel....................................................... 3-13
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow
hose ................................................... 3-14
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-12
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-30HHandlebar switches ................................ 3-9
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-10
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-31
Helmet holder ....................................... 3-16
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-10IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-23
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 3-5
Indicator lights and warning lights .......... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-33
Luggage strap holders .......................... 3-21MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic .... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system .................................................. 6-3
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-1 Multi-function display............................... 3-6
NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-8
Parking .................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ............................................. 3-9SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ....................................................... 3-15
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-11
Shock absorber assemblies,
adjusting ............................................. 3-19
Sidestand .............................................. 3-22
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-9
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer........................................... 3-5
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch............................................ 3-10
Steering, checking................................. 6-28
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment............................ 3-16
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-27TTachometer ............................................. 3-5
Tail/brake light ....................................... 6-32
Throttle grip and cable, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-24
Throttle grip free play, checking ............ 6-14
Tires ...................................................... 6-15
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