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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
Immobilizer system......................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-2
Indicator lights and warning
lights............................................ 3-4
Cruise control system..................... 3-7
Multi-function meter unit .............. 3-11
D-mode (drive mode).................... 3-25
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-25
YCC-S system .............................. 3-27
Shift pedal .................................... 3-28
Hand shift lever............................. 3-29
Brake lever.................................... 3-29
Brake pedal .................................. 3-29
ABS .............................................. 3-30
Traction control system ................ 3-31
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-32
Fuel ............................................... 3-33
Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose .......................................... 3-34
Catalytic converters...................... 3-34
Seats ............................................ 3-35
Adjusting the rider seat height...... 3-36Storage compartment ................... 3-38
Accessory box .............................. 3-39
Adjusting the headlight beams ..... 3-40
Handlebar position ........................ 3-40
Opening and closing the cowling
vents .......................................... 3-40
Rear view mirrors .......................... 3-42
Adjusting the front and rear
suspension ................................ 3-42
Sidestand ...................................... 3-46
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-47
Auxiliary DC jack ........................... 3-49
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................ 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Shifting ............................................ 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ................................ 5-4
Engine break-in ............................... 5-4
Parking ............................................ 5-5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system .............. 6-3General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-4
Removing and installing panels ...... 6-8
Checking the spark plugs ............. 6-11
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-12
Final gear oil ................................. 6-14
Coolant ......................................... 6-16
Air filter element ............................ 6-17
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-17
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-18
Valve clearance............................. 6-18
Tires .............................................. 6-18
Cast wheels .................................. 6-21
YCC-S clutch................................ 6-21
Checking the brake lever free
play ............................................ 6-21
Brake light switches ..................... 6-22
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-22
Checking the brake and YCC-S
clutch fluid levels ....................... 6-23
Changing the brake and YCC-S
clutch fluids ............................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
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EAU17362
Owner’s tool kitThe owner’s tool kit is located under
the rider seat. (See page 3-35.)
The service information included in this
manual and the tools provided in the
owner’s tool kit are intended to assist
you in the performance of preventive
maintenance and minor repairs. How-
ever, additional tools such as a torque
wrench may be necessary to perform
certain maintenance work correctly.TIPIf you do not have the tools or experi-
ence required for a particular job, have
a Yamaha dealer perform it for you.1.
HL
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62. Install the bolts and the quick fas-
teners.
Panels B and C
To remove a panel
1. Remove the seats. (See page
3-35.)
2. Remove the bolts and the quick
fastener screws.
3. Pull the bottom of the panel out-
ward, pull the front of the panel
downward, and then slide the
panel forward to release it in the
rear as shown.To install a panel
1. Place the panel in the original po-
sition, and then install the bolts
and the quick fastener screws.
2. Install the seats.
1. Panel B
2. Quick fastener screw
3. Bolt
12
2 3
3 2
3
1. Panel C
2. Quick fastener screw
3. Bolt
1. Panel B
1
2
2
23
3
1
1. Panel B
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TIPAn oil filter wrench is available at a
Yamaha dealer.6. Apply a thin coat of clean engine
oil to the O-ring of the new oil filter
cartridge.
TIPMake sure that the O-ring is properly
seated.7. Install the new oil filter cartridge,
and then tighten it to the specified
torque with a torque wrench.8. Install the engine oil drain bolt and
its new gasket, and then tighten
the bolt to the specified torque.
9. Refill with the specified amount of
the recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil filler
cap.
TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any
parts after the engine and exhaust sys-
tem have cooled down.
1. Oil filter wrench
2. Oil filter cartridge
12
1. O-ring
1. Torque wrench1
Tightening torque:
Oil filter cartridge:
17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
43 Nm (4.3 m·kgf, 31 ft·lbf)
Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment:
3.80 L (4.02 US qt, 3.34 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
4.00 L (4.23 US qt, 3.52 Imp.qt)
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EAU54241
Front turn signal lightThis model is equipped with LED-type
front turn signal lights.
If a front turn signal light does not
come on, have a Yamaha dealer check
it.
EAU27005
Replacing a rear turn signal
light bulb or a tail/brake light
bulb1. Remove the passenger seat. (See
page 3-35.)
2. Remove the turn signal light bulb
socket (together with the bulb) or
the tail/brake light bulb socket (to-
gether with the bulb) by turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by
pushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.5. Install the socket (together with
the bulb) by turning it clockwise.
6. Install the passenger seat.1. Turn signal light bulb socket
2. Tail/brake light bulb socket
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