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
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-1
Indicator lights and warning light ... 3-2
Speedometer unit ........................... 3-3
Tachometer .................................... 3-3
Self-diagnosis device ..................... 3-3
Fuel gauge ...................................... 3-4
Handlebar switches ........................ 3-4
Clutch lever .................................... 3-5
Shift pedal ...................................... 3-5
Brake lever...................................... 3-5
Brake pedal .................................... 3-6
Fuel tank cap .................................. 3-6
Fuel ................................................. 3-7
Catalytic converters........................ 3-8
Kickstarter ...................................... 3-9
Adjusting the shock absorber assemblies .................................. 3-9
Carrier ........................................... 3-10
Sidestand ..................................... 3-10
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-11 FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ................................ 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Shifting ............................................ 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 5-3
Engine break-in ............................... 5-3
Parking ............................................ 5-4
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 ...... 6-7
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-8
Engine oil....................................... 6-10
Cleaning the air filter element ....... 6-11
Checking the engine idling
speed ......................................... 6-13
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-13
Valve clearance ............................. 6-14
Tires .............................................. 6-14
Cast wheels................................... 6-16 Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ............................................ 6-16
Checking the brake lever free play ............................................ 6-17
Adjusting the brake pedal free
play ............................................ 6-18
Checking the shift pedal ............... 6-18
Brake light switches ..................... 6-19
Checking the front brake pads and rear brake shoes ............... 6-19
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-20
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-21
Drive chain slack........................... 6-21
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain.......................................... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 6-24
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 6-24
Checking and lubricating the brake pedal ............................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the centerstand and sidestand........ 6-25
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots......................................... 6-26
Checking the front fork ................. 6-26
Checking the steering................... 6-27
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-27
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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6
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TIPThe air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
Hydraulic brake service
• Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
• Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinder and caliper, and change the brake fluid.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.20 *Shock a
bsor ber as-
sem blies • Check operation and shock ab-
sorbers for oil leakage. √√√√
21 En gine oil • Change.
• Check oil level and vehicle for oil
leakage. √√√√√√
22 *Front an
d rear
b rake switches • Check operation.
√√√√√√
23 Movin
g parts an d
ca bles • Lubricate.
√√√√√
24 *Throttle g rip • Check operation.
• Check throttle grip free play, and
adjust if necessary.
• Lubricate cable and grip housing. √√√√√
25 *Li
ghts, si gnals an d
switches • Check operation.
• Adjust headlight beam.
√√√√√√
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 6000 km
(3500 mi) 12000 km
(7000 mi) 18000 km
(10500 mi) 24000 km
(14000 mi)
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Brake light switchesThe brake light, which is activated by
the brake pedal and brake lever,
should come on just before braking
takes effect. If necessary, adjust the
rear brake light switch as follows, but
the front brake light switch should be
adjusted by a Yamaha dealer.
1. Remove panel A. (See page 6-7.)
2. Turn the rear brake light switch adjusting nut while holding the
rear brake light switch in place. To
make the brake light come on ear-
lier, turn the adjusting nut in direc- tion (a). To make the brake light
come on later, turn the adjusting
nut in direction (b).
3. Install the panel.
EAU22382
Checkin g the front brake pa ds
an d rear brake shoes The front brake pads and the rear
brake shoes must be checked for wear
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
EAU22431
Front brake pa ds
Each front brake pad is provided with
wear indicator grooves, which allow
you to check the brake pad wear with-
out having to disassemble the brake.
To check the brake pad wear, check
the wear indicator grooves. If a brake
pad has worn to the point that the wear
1. Rear brake light switch
2. Rear brake light switch adjusting nut
1. Brake pad wear indicator groove
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INDEXAAir filter element, cleaning .................... 6-11
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-32BBattery .................................................. 6-28
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-24
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-21
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-20
Brake lever .............................................. 3-5
Brake lever free play, checking............. 6-17
Brake light switches.............................. 6-19
Brake pads and shoes, checking ......... 6-19
Brake pedal............................................. 3-6
Brake pedal, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-25
Brake pedal free play, adjusting ........... 6-18CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-24
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Carrier ................................................... 3-10
Catalytic converters ................................ 3-8
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-25
Clutch lever ............................................. 3-5
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-16DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-4
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-23
Drive chain slack................................... 6-21EEngine break-in....................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-13
Engine oil .............................................. 6-10 Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-2
FFront fork, checking ............................. 6-26
Fuel ......................................................... 3-7
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3
Fuel gauge .............................................. 3-4
Fuel tank cap .......................................... 3-6
Fuse, replacing ..................................... 6-29HHandlebar switches ................................ 3-4
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-30
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-2
Horn switch ............................................ 3-4IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 3-11
Indicator lights and warning light ........... 3-2KKickstarter .............................................. 3-9MMain switch/steering lock....................... 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control
system.................................................. 6-3
Matte color, caution ............................... 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-1NNeutral indicator light ............................. 3-2PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-7
Parking ................................................... 5-4
Part locations ......................................... 2-1SSafety information .................................. 1-1 Self-diagnosis device..............................3-3
Shifting ....................................................5-2
Shift pedal ...............................................3-5
Shift pedal, checking ............................6-18
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting ...3-9
Sidestand ..............................................3-10
Spark plug, checking ..............................6-8
Specifications .........................................8-1
Speedometer unit ...................................3-3
Starting the engine ..................................5-1
Start switch .............................................3-4
Steering, checking ................................6-27
Storage ...................................................7-4
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................6-26
TTachometer .............................................3-3
Tail/brake light bulb, replacing..............6-31
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ...........................................6-24
Throttle grip free play, checking ...........6-13
Tires ......................................................6-14
Tool kit ....................................................6-2
Troubleshooting ....................................6-36
Troubleshooting chart ...........................6-38
Turn signal indicator lights ......................3-2
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............6-32
Turn signal switch ...................................3-4VValve clearance .....................................6-14
Vehicle identification number ..................9-1WWheel bearings, checking .....................6-27
Wheel (front) ..........................................6-33
Wheel (rear) ...........................................6-35
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