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3
EAU12942
Brake pedalThe brake pedal is on the right side of
the motorcycle. To apply the rear
brake, press down on the brake pedal.
EAU13003
Fuel tank capTo remove the fuel tank cap
Insert the key into the lock and turn it
1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will be re-
leased and the fuel tank cap can be re-
moved.
To install the fuel tank cap
1. Push the fuel tank cap into posi- tion with the key inserted in the
lock.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to the original position, and then re-
move it.
TIPThe fuel tank cap cannot be installed
unless the key is in the lock. In addi-
tion, the key cannot be removed if the
cap is not properly installed and
locked.
WARNING
EWA11142
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly installe d before ri din g.
Leakin g fuel is a fire hazar d.
1. Brake pedal
1
1. Unlock.
1
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Panel B
To remove the panel
1. Slide the panel lock cover open,
insert the key into the lock, and
then turn it 1/4 turn clockwise.
2. Pull the front of the panel out with the key inserted in the lock, and
then slide the panel forward to re-
lease it in the rear. To install the panel
1. Secure the rear of the panel, and
then push the front of the panel in
with the key inserted in the lock.
2. While pushing the panel inward, turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, remove it,
and then close the panel lock cov-
er.
EAU19605
Checkin g the spark plu gThe spark plug is an important engine
component, which is easy to check.
Since heat and deposits will cause any
spark plug to slowly erode, the spark
plug should be removed and checked
in accordance with the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart. In addi-
tion, the condition of the spark plug
can reveal the condition of the engine.
To remove the spark plu g
1. Remove the spark plug cap.
2. Remove the spark plug as shown, with the spark plug wrench includ-
ed in the owner’s tool kit.
1. Panel lock cover
2. Unlock.
1
2
1. Spark plug cap
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6-31
62. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the bulb cover.
3. Unhook the headlight bulb holder, and then remove the burnt-out
bulb. 4. Place a new headlight bulb into
position, and then secure it with
the bulb holder.
5. Install the headlight bulb cover, and then connect the coupler.
6. Install the headlight cowling (to- gether with the headlight unit) by
placing it in the original position,
and then installing the bolts.
7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary.
EAU24134
Replacin g the tail/ brake li ght
b ul b1. Remove the tail/brake light lens by
removing the screws.
2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise.
1. Bolt
1. Headlight coupler
2. Headlight bulb cover
1
1
2
1. Headlight bulb holder
1
1. Screw
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3. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the screws. NOTICE: Do not over-
ti g hten the screws, otherwise
the lens may break.
[ECA10682] EAU24205
Replacin
g a turn sig nal light
b ul b1. Remove the turn signal light lens
by removing the screw.
2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise.
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket, push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the screw. NOTICE: Do not over-
ti g hten the screw, otherwise the
lens may break.
[ECA11192] EAU45226
Replacin
g the auxiliary li ght
b ul b If the auxiliary light bulb burns out, re-
place it as follows.
1. Remove the headlight unit. (See page 6-30.)
2. Remove the auxiliary light bulb socket (together with the bulb) by
pulling it out.
3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pulling it out.
1. Tail/brake light bulb
1. Screw
1
1. Auxiliary light bulb socket
1
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