
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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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-8
3
brand or premium unleaded fuel. Use
of unleaded fuel will extend spark plug
life and reduce maintenance costs.
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gaso-
hol containing ethanol and that con-
taining methanol. Gasohol containing
ethanol can be used if the ethanol con-
tent does not exceed 10% (E10). Gas-
ohol containing methanol is not
recommended by Yamaha because it
can cause damage to the fuel system
or vehicle performance problems.
EAU13446
Catalytic convertersThis vehicle is equipped with catalytic
converters in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10863
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazar
d or
b urns:
Do not park the vehicle near
possi ble fire hazar ds such as
g rass or other materials that
easily burn.
Park the vehicle in a place
where pe destrians or chil dren
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has cooled down before
d oin g any maintenance work.
Do not allow the en gine to id le
more than a few minutes. Lon g
i d lin g can cause a buil d-up of
heat.
NOTICE
ECA10702
Use only unlea ded g asoline. The use
of lea ded g asoline will cause unre-
paira ble damag e to the catalytic
converter.
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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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