
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION.................. 1-1
Further safe-riding points................. 1-5
DESCRIPTION ................................... 2-1
Left view .......................................... 2-1
Right view ........................................ 2-2
Controls and instrument s................. 2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ....................................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock................. 3-1
Keyhole cover .................................. 3-2
Indicator lights and warning lights ... 3-2
Tachometer ..................................... 3-3
Fuel gauge....................................... 3-4
Multi-function display ....................... 3-4
Handlebar switches ......................... 3-6
Front brake lever ............................. 3-7
Rear brake lever .............................. 3-7
Fuel tank cap ................................... 3-8
Fuel.................................................. 3-8
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose ............................................. 3-9
Catalytic converter ......................... 3-10
Seat ............................................... 3-10
Passenger footrest ........................ 3-11
Helmet holder ................................ 3-11
Storage compartments .................. 3-12
Shock absorber assembly ............. 3-13
Luggage hook ................................ 3-14
Sidestand....................................... 3-14 Ignition circuit cut-
off system ......... 3-15
FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION
CHECKS ............................................ 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING
POINTS .............................................. 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Starting off ....................................... 5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ......... 5-2
Braking ............................................ 5-3
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 .............. 6-4
General maintenance and lubrication chart ............................................. 6-5
Removing and installing panels ...... 6-8
Checking the spark plug.................. 6-9
Engine oil and oil strainer .............. 6-10
Final transmission oil..................... 6-12
Coolant .......................................... 6-13
Air filter and V-belt case air filter elements .................................... 6-15 Checking the engine idling
speed............ ............................ .. 6-16
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................................. 6-17
Valve clearance ............................. 6-17
Tires ............................................... 6-17
Cast wheels ................................... 6-19
Checking the front and rear brake
lever free play ............................. 6-20
Checking the front and rear brake pads............................................ 6-20
Checking the brake fluid level ........ 6-21
Changing the brake fluid ............... 6-22
Checking and lubricating the cables ......................................... 6-22
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............................. 6-22
Lubricating the front and rear brake levers .......................................... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ......... 6-23
Checking the front fork................... 6-24
Checking the steering .................... 6-25
Checking the wheel bearings......... 6-25
Battery ........................................... 6-25
Replacing the fuses ....................... 6-27
Replacing the headlight bulb ......... 6-28
Tail/brake light ............................... 6-28
Front turn signal light ..................... 6-28
Replacing a rear turn signal light bulb............................................. 6-29

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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
EAU15598
Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection
and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWA11152
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage.
Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided inthis manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank.
Refuel if necessary.
Check fuel line for leakage.
Check fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose for obstructions, cracks or
damage, and check hose connections. 3-8, 3-9
Engine oil Check oil level in engine.
If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-10
Final transmission oil Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-12
Coolant Check coolant level in reservoir.
If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.
Check cooling system for leakage. 6-13
Front brake Check operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check brake pads for wear.
Replace if necessary.
Check fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-20, 6-21

INDEXAAcceleration and deceleration....................5-2
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ................................................6-15
Auxiliary light ............................................6-30BBattery......................................................6-25
Brake fluid, changing ...............................6-22
Brake fluid level, checking .......................6-21
Brake lever, front........................................3-7
Brake lever, rear ........................................3-7
Brake levers, lubricating...........................6-23
Braking .......................................................5-3CCables, checking and lubricating .............6-22
Care ...........................................................7-1
Catalytic converter ...................................3-10
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and
lubricating ..............................................6-23
Coolant.....................................................6-13
Coolant temperature warning light .............3-3DDimmer switch ...........................................3-7EEngine break-in ..........................................5-3
Engine idling speed, checking .................6-16
Engine oil .................................................6-10
Engine serial number .................................9-1
Engine trouble warning light.......................3-3FFinal transmission oil ...............................6-12
Front and rear brak e lever free play,
checking ................................................6-20
Front and rear brake pads, checking .......6-20 Front fork, checking ................................. 6-24
Front turn signal light ............................... 6-28
Fuel............................................................ 3-8
Fuel consumption, tips
for reducing........... 5-3
Fuel gauge................................................. 3-4
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose ........................................................ 3-9
Fuel tank cap ............................................. 3-8
Fuses, replacing ...................................... 6-27
HHandlebar switches ................................... 3-6
Headlight bulb, replacing ......................... 6-28
Helmet holder .......................................... 3-11
High beam indicator light ........................... 3-2
Horn switch ................................................ 3-7IIdentification numbers ............................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................... 3-15
Indicator lights and warning lights ............. 3-2KKeyhole cover ............................................ 3-2LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........... 6-30
Luggage hook .......................................... 3-14MMain switch/steering lock........................... 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ....... 6-5
Maintenance, emission control system...... 6-4
Matte color, caution ................................... 7-1
Model label ................................................ 9-1
Multi-function display ................................. 3-4PPanels, removing and installing ................. 6-8
Parking ...................................................... 5-4 Part locations ............................................ 2-1
Passenger footrest .................................. 3-11
Pass switch ............................................... 3-7
SSafe-riding points ...................................... 1-5
Safety information ..................................... 1-1
Seat ......................................................... 3-10
Shock absorber assembly ....................... 3-13
Sidestand ................................................ 3-14
Spark plug, checking ................................. 6-9
Specifications ............................................ 8-1
Starting off ................................................. 5-2
Starting the engine .................................... 5-1
Start switch................................................ 3-7
Steering, checking................................... 6-25
Storage...................................................... 7-4
Storage compartments ............................ 3-12TTachometer ............................................... 3-3
Tail/brake light ......................................... 6-28
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ............................................. 6-22
Throttle grip free play, checking .............. 6-17
Tires ........................................................ 6-17
Tool kit....................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting ...................................... 6-30
Troubleshooting charts............................ 6-32
Turn signal indicator lights ........................ 3-2
Turn signal light bulb (rear), replacing..... 6-29
Turn signal switch ..................................... 3-7VValve clearance....................................... 6-17
Vehicle identification number .................... 9-1