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3. Tighten the locknut.
TIPThe adjusting range of the speed limit-
er screw is from the fully turned-in po-
sition to 7 mm (0.28 in) turned out.
When the screw is turned out to 7 mm (0.28 in), the throttle grip can only be
opened approximately halfway. If more
power is required, please consult a
Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWA14632
Improper a
djustment of the spee d
limiter coul d cause improper throttle
operation. You coul d lose control,
have an acci dent or be injured . Do
not turn the a djustin g screw out
more than 7 mm (0.28 in) before con-
sultin g a Yamaha d ealer. Always
make sure the throttle grip free play
is a djuste d to 1.5–3.5 mm (0.06–0.14
in). (See pa ge 7-12.)Power re duction plate
Once the rider can operate with skill at
the top speed permitted by adjusting
the speed limiter alone, the power re-
duction plate can be removed. (See
page 7-7.)
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Front brake leverThe front brake lever is located on the
right side of the handlebar. To apply
the front brake, pull this lever toward
the throttle grip.
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting screw
1. No more than 7 mm (0.28 in)
1
(a) (b)2
1
1. Front brake lever
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Rear brake leverThe rear brake lever is located on the
left side of the handlebar. To apply the
rear brake, pull this lever toward the
handlebar grip.
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Fuel tank capTo remove the fuel tank cap, turn it
counterclockwise, and then pull it off.
To install the fuel tank cap, insert it into
the tank opening, and then turn it
clockwise.
WARNING
EWA11092
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly close d after fillin g fuel.
Leakin g fuel is a fire hazar d.
EAU13213
FuelMake sure there is sufficient gasoline in
the tank.
WARNING
EWA10882
Gasoline an d g asoline vapors are
extremely flamma ble. To avoi d fires
an d explosions an d to re duce the
risk of injury when refuelin g, follow
these instructions.1. Before refueling, turn off the en- gine and be sure that no one is sit-
ting on the vehicle. Never refuel
while smoking, or while in the vi-
cinity of sparks, open flames, or
other sources of ignition such as
the pilot lights of water heaters
and clothes dryers.
2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop filling when the fuel reaches the
bottom of the filler tube. Because
fuel expands when it heats up,
heat from the engine or the sun
can cause fuel to spill out of the
fuel tank.
1. Rear brake lever
1
1. Fuel tank cap
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2. Place the seat in the original posi- tion.
3. Install the mudguard by installing the washers and bolts.
TIPMake sure that the seat is properly se-
cured before riding.
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Cable lock (for Europe)Your motorcycle came with an external
anti-theft device to help prevent unau-
thorized use. Please locate the cable
and lock assembly that came with your
motorcycle.
WARNING
EWA16301
Properly stow the ca ble an d lock as-
sem bly insi de a bag or other secure
location before operatin g your mo-
torcycle. Do not han g your ca ble
lock from anywhere on the motorcy-
cle or your person! It may become
entan gle d with the wheels, han dle-
b ars, or other parts of the motorcy-
cle, causin g loss of control an d
possi bly an acci dent.To lock your motorcycle
1. Park your motorcycle in the de- sired location.
2. Make sure that the motorcycle is securely parked. Use the side-
stand or other support.
3. Disconnect the cable from the lock assembly. 4. Route one end of the cable
through the rear wheel, and then
insert both ends of the cable into
the lock assembly and lock it.
5. Perform the above steps in re- verse order before riding your mo-
torcycle.
1. Seat holder
2. Projection
12
1. Correct cable and lock assembly use
1
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