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
3-1
3
EAU10462
Main switch/steering lockThe main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering. The various
positions are described below.
EAU33591
ON
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power; the meter lighting, taillight and
auxiliary light come on, and the engine
can be started. The key cannot be re-
moved.TIPThe headlight comes on automatically
when the engine is started and stays
on until the key is turned to “OFF”,
even if the engine stalls.
EAU10662
OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
WARNING
EWA10062
Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is movin g.
Otherwise the electrical systems will
b e switche d off, which may result in
loss of control or an acci dent.
EAU43142
LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved. To lock the steering
1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. Push the key in from the “OFF” position, and then turn it to
“LOCK” while still pushing it.
3. Remove the key.
LOCK
IGNITION
OFFON
PUSHON
OFF
LOCK
1. Push.
2. Turn.
LOCK
OFF
LOCK
OFF
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-2
3
To unlock the steering
Insert the key and turn it to “OFF”.
EAU11008
In
dicator li ghts an d warnin g
lig ht
EAU11031
Turn si gnal in dicator li ghts “ ”
an d“”
The corresponding indicator light
flashes when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
EAU11061
Neutral in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
EAU11081
Hi gh beam in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU11506
En gine trou ble warnin g li ght “ ”
This warning light comes on or flashes
if a problem is detected in the electrical
circuit monitoring the engine. If this oc-
curs, have a Yamaha dealer check the
self-diagnosis system. (See page 3-3
for an explanation of the self-diagnosis
device.)
The electrical circuit of the warning
light can be checked by turning the key
to “ON”. The warning light should
come on for a few seconds, and then
go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
1. Turn.
LOCKOFF
1
1. Left turn signal indicator light “ ”
2. Neutral indicator light “ ”
3. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
4. High beam indicator light “ ”
5. Right turn signal indicator light “ ”
5
4
3
2
1
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-3
3
EAU11631
Speedometer unitThe speedometer unit is equipped with
a speedometer, an odometer and a
tripmeter. The speedometer shows rid-
ing speed. The odometer shows the
total distance traveled. The tripmeter
shows the distance traveled since it
was last set to zero with the reset knob.
The tripmeter can be used to estimate
the distance that can be traveled with a
full tank of fuel. This information will en-
able you to plan future fuel stops.
EAU11852
TachometerThe electric tachometer allows the rid-
er to monitor the engine speed and
keep it within the ideal power range.NOTICE
ECA10032
Do not operate the en gine in the ta-
chometer red zone.
Re d zone: 10000 r/min an d a bove
EAU12095
Self- dia gnosis deviceThis model is equipped with a self-di-
agnosis device for various electrical
circuits.
If a problem is detected in any of those
circuits, the engine trouble warning
light will come on or flash. If this oc-
curs, have a Yamaha dealer check the
vehicle.NOTICE
ECA11171
To prevent en gine damag e, be sure
to consult a Yamaha dealer as soon
as possi ble if this occurs.
1. Speedometer
2. Odometer
3. Tripmeter
4. Tripmeter reset knob
km/h
1234
1. Tachometer
2. Tachometer red zone
x 1000 r/min
1
2
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-7
3
EAU13222
FuelMake sure there is sufficient gasoline in
the tank.
WARNING
EWA10882
Gasoline and 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. When refueling, be sure to insert the
pump nozzle into the fuel tank filler
hole. 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. 3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi-
ately. NOTICE: Immediately
wipe off spille d fuel with a clean,
d ry, soft cloth, since fuel may
d eteriorate painted surfaces or
plastic parts.
[ECA10072]
4. Be sure to securely close the fuel tank cap.
WARNING
EWA15152
Gasoline is poisonous an d can cau-
se injury or death. Han dle gasoline
with care. Never siphon gasoline by
mouth. If you shoul d swallow some
g asoline or inhale a lot of g asoline
vapor, or g et some gasoline in your
eyes, see your d octor immediately. If g
asoline spills on your skin, wash
with soap an d water. If gasoline
spills on your clothin g, chan ge your
clothes.
EAU49742
NOTICE
ECA11401
Use only unlea ded g asoline. The use
of lea ded g asoline will cause severe
d amag e to internal en gine parts,
such as the valves an d piston rin gs,
as well as to the exhaust system.Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use regular unleaded gaso-
line with a research octane number of
95 or higher. If knocking (or pinging)
occurs, use a gasoline of a different
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Maximum fuel level
1 2
Recommen ded fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline (Gasohol
(E10) acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity:
13.0 L (3.43 US gal, 2.86 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount: 3.4 L (0.90 US gal, 0.75 Imp.gal)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-9
3
EAU43151
KickstarterIf the engine fails to start by pushing
the start switch, try to start it by using
the kickstarter. To start the engine, fold
out the kickstarter lever, move it down
lightly with your foot until the gears en-
gage, and then push it down smoothly
but forcefully. This model is equipped
with a primary kickstarter, allowing the
engine to be started in any gear if the
clutch is disengaged and the sidestand
is up. However, shifting the transmis-
sion into the neutral position before
starting is recommended.
EAU14883
Adjustin g the shock a bsorb er
assem blies
WARNING
EWA10211
Always a djust both shock ab sorber
assem blies equally, otherwise poor
han dlin g an d loss of sta bility may re-
sult.Each shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
ing ring.NOTICE
ECA10102
To avoi d d amag ing the mechanism,
d o not attempt to turn b eyond the
maximum or minimum settin gs.Adjust the spring preload as follows.
To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn
the adjusting ring on each shock ab-
sorber assembly in direction (a). To de-
crease the spring preload and thereby
soften the suspension, turn the adjust-
ing ring on each shock absorber as-
sembly in direction (b). Align the appropriate notch in the ad-
justing ring with the position indicator
on the shock absorber.
1. Kickstarter lever
1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Position indicatorSprin
g preloa d setting :
Minimum (soft): 1
Standard:
2
Maximum (hard): 5
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-1
5
EAU15952
Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWA10272
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which coul d cause an acci dent
or injury.
EAU45311
TIPThis model is equipped with a lean an-
gle sensor to stop the engine in case of
a turnover. To start the engine after a
turnover, be sure to turn the main
switch to “OFF” and then to “ON”. Fail-
ing to do so will prevent the engine
from starting even though the engine
will crank when pushing the start
switch.
EAU43187
Startin g the en gineIn order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met:
The transmission is in the neutral
position.
The transmission is in gear with
the clutch lever pulled and the
sidestand up.
See page 3-11 for more informa-
tion.
1. Turn the key to “ON”. The engine trouble warning light
should come on for a few sec-
onds, then go off.NOTICE
ECA16712
If the warnin g li ght does not come
on initially when the key is turne d to
“ON”, or if the warnin g li ght remains
on, see pa ge 3-2 for the warnin g
li g ht circuit check.2. Shift the transmission into the
neutral position. The neutral indi-
cator light should come on. If not,
ask a Yamaha dealer to check the
electrical circuit.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-12
6
4. Remove the sponge material from
the air filter element.
5. Lightly tap the air filter element to remove most of the dust and dirt,
and then blow the remaining dirt
out with compressed air on the
mesh side as shown. If the air filter
element is damaged, replace it. 6. Clean the sponge material with
solvent, then squeeze the remain-
ing solvent out, and be sure to let
the sponge material dry before in-
stalling it into the air filter element.
If the sponge material is damaged,
replace it. WARNING! Use only a
d ed icated parts cleanin g sol-
vent. To avoi d the risk of fire or
explosion, do not use gasoline
or solvents with a low flash
point.
[EWA10432]
NOTICE: To avoi d
d amag ing the spon ge material,
han dle it g ently an d carefully,
an d d o not twist it.
[ECA15102]
7. Install the sponge material into the
air filter element, and then install
the air filter element into the air fil-
ter case. NOTICE: Make sure
that the air filter element is
properly seated in the air filter
case. The en gine shoul d never
b e operated without the air filter
element installed , otherwise the
piston(s) an d/or cylin der(s) may
b ecome excessively worn.
[ECA10482]
8. Install the air filter case cover by
installing the screws.
9. Check the hose at the bottom of the air filter case for accumulated
dust or water, and if necessary,
drain it by removing the clamp,
and then removing the plug.
1. Sponge material
2. Air filter element
1. Air filter element
1
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