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3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on
the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
4. If a fuse immediately blows again, have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical system.
EAU45217
Replacing the headlight bulbThis model is equipped with a halogen
bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.NOTICE
ECA10661
Do not touch the glass part of the
headlight bulb to keep it free from
oil, otherwise the transparency of
the glass, the luminosity of the bulb,
and the bulb life will be adversely af-
fected. Thoroughly clean off any dirt
and fingerprints on the headlight
bulb using a cloth moistened with al-cohol or thinner.
1. Remove the headlight cowling to- gether with the headlight unit by
removing the bolts and pulling up-
ward as shown.
2. Disconnect the headlight coupler, and then remove the headlight
bulb cover.
Specified fuses:Main fuse: 30.0 A
Ignition fuse:
7.5 A
Signaling system fuse: 10.0 A
Headlight fuse: 15.0 A
Radiator fan motor fuse:
7.5 A
Backup fuse: 7.5 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 7.5 A
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Bolt
1. Headlight coupler
2. Headlight bulb cover
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EAU37834
Matte color cautionNOTICE
ECA15193
Some models are equipped with
matte colored finished parts. Be
sure to consult a Yamaha dealer for
advice on what products to use be-
fore cleaning the vehicle. Using a
brush, harsh chemical products or
cleaning compounds when cleaning
these parts will scratch or damage
their surface. Wax also should not
be applied to any matte colored fin-ished parts.
EAU26005
CareWhile the open design of a motorcycle
reveals the attractiveness of the tech-
nology, it also makes it more vulnera-
ble. Rust and corrosion can develop
even if high-quality components are
used. A rusty exhaust pipe may go un-
noticed on a car, however, it detracts
from the overall appearance of a motor-
cycle. Frequent and proper care does
not only comply with the terms of the
warranty, but it will also keep your mo-
torcycle looking good, extend its life
and optimize its performance.
Before cleaning 1. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag after the engine has
cooled down.
2. Make sure that all caps and covers as well as all el ectrical couplers
and connectors, including the
spark plug cap, are tightly in-
stalled.
3. Remove extremely stubborn dirt, like oil burnt onto the crankcase,
with a degreasing agent and a
brush, but never apply such prod- ucts onto seals, gaskets, sprock-
ets, the drive chain and wheel
axles. Always rinse the dirt and de-
greaser off with water.
Cleaning
NOTICE
ECA10773

Avoid using strong acidic wheel
cleaners, especially on spoked
wheels. If such products are
used on hard-to-remove dirt, do
not leave the cleaner on the af-
fected area any longer than in-
structed. Also, thoroughly rinse
the area off with water, immedi-
ately dry it, and then apply a cor-
rosion protection spray.

Improper cleaning can damage
plastic parts (such as cowlings,
panels, windshields, headlight
lenses, meter lenses, etc.) and
the mufflers. Use only a soft,
clean cloth or sponge with wa-
ter to clean plastic. However, if
the plastic parts cannot be thor-
oughly cleaned with water, di-
luted mild detergent with water
may be used. Be sure to rinse
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including chrome- and nickel-plat-
ed, surfaces.
5. Use spray oil as a universal clean- er to remove any remaining dirt.
6. Touch up minor paint damage caused by stones, etc.
7. Wax all painted surfaces.
8. Let the motorcycle dry completely before storing or covering it.
WARNING
EWA11132
Contaminants on the brakes or tires
can cause loss of control.
Make sure that there is no oil or
wax on the brakes or tires.

If necessary, clean the brake
discs and brake linings with a
regular brake disc cleaner or ac-
etone, and wash the tires with
warm water and a mild deter-
gent. Before riding at higher
speeds, test the motorcycle’s
braking performance and cor-nering behavior.
NOTICE
ECA10801

Apply spray oil and wax spar-
ingly and make sure to wipe off any excess.

Never apply oil or wax to any
rubber and plastic parts, but
treat them with a suitable care
product.

Avoid using abrasive polishing
compounds as they will wearaway the paint.
TIP
Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad-
vice on what products to use.

Washing, rainy weather or humid
climates can cause the headlight
lens to fog. Turning the headlight
on for a short period of time will
help remove the moisture from thelens.
EAU43203
StorageShort-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover. Be
sure the engine and the exhaust sys-
tem are cool before covering the motor-
cycle.NOTICE
ECA10811

Storing the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated room or cover-
ing it with a tarp, while it is still
wet, will allow water and humid-
ity to seep in and cause rust.

To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chemi-cals are stored.
Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for sev-
eral months: 1. Follow all the instructions in the “Care” section of this chapter.
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stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
3. Perform the following steps to pro- tect the cylinder, piston rings, etc.
from corrosion.
a. Remove the spark plug cap and spark plug.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into the spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug cap onto the spark plug, and then place
the spark plug on the cylinder
head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit spark-
ing during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder wall with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug, and then
install the spark plug and the
spark plug cap. WARNING! To
prevent damage or injury
from sparking, make sure to
ground the spark plug elec-
trodes while turning the en-
gine over.
[EWA10952]
4. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the sidestand/
centerstand.
5. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
6. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
7. Remove the battery and fully charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a month.
Do not store the battery in an ex-
cessively cold or warm place [less
than 0  C (30 F) or more than 30
 C (90 F)]. For more information
on storing the battery, see page
6-33.TIPMake any necessary repairs beforestoring the motorcycle.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Dimensions:Overall length: 2180 mm (85.8 in)
Overall width: 810 mm (31.9 in)
Overall height: 1230 mm (48.4 in)
Seat height:
930 mm (36.6 in)
Wheelbase: 1420 mm (55.9 in)
Ground clearance: 300 mm (11.81 in)
Minimum turning radius:
2300 mm (90.6 in)Weight:Curb weight:134 kg (295 lb)Engine:Engine type:Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement: Single cylinder
Displacement:
250 cm
3
Bore  stroke:
77.0  53.6 mm (3.03  2.11 in)
Compression ratio: 11.8 : 1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system: Wet sump
Engine oil:Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
Type: SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-40,
20W-40 or 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade: API service SG type or higher, JASO stan-
dard MA
Engine oil quantity: Without oil filter element replacement:
1.30 L (1.37 US qt, 1.14 Imp.qt)
With oil filter element replacement: 1.40 L (1.48 US qt, 1.23 Imp.qt)Coolant quantity:Coolant reservoir (up to the maximum level
mark): 0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
Radiator (including all routes):
0.90 L (0.95 US qt, 0.79 Imp.qt)
Air filter:Air filter element:Wet elementFuel:Recommended fuel:Premium unleaded gasoline (Gasohol
(E10) acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity: 8.0 L (2.11 US gal, 1.76 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
2.1 L (0.55 US gal, 0.46 Imp.gal)Fuel injection:Throttle body:ID mark:3D71 10Spark plug(s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CR9EK
Spark plug gap: 0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-discTransmission:Primary reduction ratio:3.120 (78/25)
Final drive:
Chain
Secondary reduction ratio: 3.308 (43/13)
Transmission type: Constant mesh 6-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
–20 –10 0 1020 30 40 50 C
10 30 50 70 90 110
0 130 F
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40SAE 10W-50
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Gear ratio: 1st:2.643 (37/14)
2nd: 1.813 (29/16)
3rd:
1.318 (29/22)
4th: 1.040 (26/25)
5th: 0.889 (24/27)
6th:
0.786 (22/28)Chassis:Frame type: Semi double cradle
Caster angle:
26.67 
Trail: 111 mm (4.4 in)Front tire:Type:
With tube
Size: 80/100-21M/C 51P
Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/TW-301 FRear tire:Type:With tube
Size: 120/80-18M/C 62P
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/TW-302 F
Loading:Maximum load:185 kg (408 lb)
* (Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and accessories)Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):Loading condition:0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front:
125 kPa (1.25 kgf/cm
2, 18 psi)
Rear:
175 kPa (1.75 kgf/cm2, 25 psi)
Loading condition: 90–185 kg (198–408 lb)
Front:
150 kPa (1.50 kgf/cm2, 22 psi)
Rear:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm2, 29 psi)
Front wheel:Wheel type:Spoke wheel
Rim size:
21x1.60Rear wheel:Wheel type:Spoke wheel
Rim size:
18x2.15Front brake:Type:Single disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4
Rear brake:Type:Single disc brake
Operation: Right foot operation
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4Front suspension:Type:Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel: 270 mm (10.6 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel: 270 mm (10.6 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:TCI
Charging system: AC magnetoBattery:Model:YTZ7S
Voltage, capacity: 12 V, 6.0 Ah
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INDEXAAir filter element and check hose, cleaning .................................................6-17
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ...................6-36BBattery......................................................6-33
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ..............................................6-30
Brake fluid, changing ...............................6-27
Brake fluid level, checking .......................6-26
Brake lever ...............................................3-10
Brake lever free play, adjusting................6-23
Brake light switches .................................6-25
Brake pedal ..............................................3-10
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating .....6-30CCables, checking and lubricating .............6-29
Care ...........................................................7-1
Catalytic converter ...................................3-13
Clutch lever ................................................3-9
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ...............6-22
Coolant.....................................................6-14
Coolant temperature warning light .............3-2DDimmer switch ...........................................3-9
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .......6-28
Drive chain slack ......................................6-27EEngine break-in ..........................................5-3
Engine idling speed..................................6-19
Engine oil and oil filter element ................6-12
Engine serial number .................................9-1
Engine stop switch .....................................3-9
Engine trouble warning light.......................3-3 EXUP system .......................................... 3-18
FFront and rear brake
pads, checking ....... 6-25
Front fork, adjusting ................................. 3-14
Front fork, bleeding.................................. 3-16
Front fork, checking ................................. 6-31
Fuel.......................................................... 3-11
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........... 5-3
Fuel level warning light .............................. 3-2
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-11
Fuses, replacing ...................................... 6-34HHandlebar switches ................................... 3-8
Headlight bulb, replacing ......................... 6-35
Helmet holder .......................................... 3-14
High beam indicator light ........................... 3-2
Horn switch ................................................ 3-9IIdentification numbers ............................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................... 3-19
Indicator lights and warning lights ............. 3-2LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........... 6-37MMain switch/steering lock........................... 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ....... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system...... 6-3
Matte color, caution ................................... 7-1
Model label ................................................ 9-1
Multi-function display ................................. 3-3NNeutral indicator light ................................. 3-2PPanels, removing and installing ................. 6-8 Parking ...................................................... 5-4
Part locations ............................................ 2-1
SSafety information ..................................... 1-1
Seat ......................................................... 3-13
Shifting ...................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................... 3-10
Shift pedal, checking ............................... 6-24
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ...... 3-17
Sidestand ................................................ 3-19
Sidestand, checking an
d lubricating........ 6-31
Spark plug, checking ............................... 6-11
Specifications ............................................ 8-1
Starting the engine .................................... 5-1
Start switch................................................ 3-9
Steering, checking................................... 6-32
Storage...................................................... 7-3
Supporting the motorcycle ...................... 6-38
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................... 6-31TTail/brake light ......................................... 6-36
Throttle grip and cable, checking and lubricating ............................................. 6-29
Throttle grip free play, checking .............. 6-19
Tires ........................................................ 6-20
Tool kit....................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting ...................................... 6-42
Troubleshooting charts............................ 6-43
Turn signal indicator light .......................... 3-2
Turn signal light bulb, replacing .............. 6-37
Turn signal switch ..................................... 3-9VValve clearance....................................... 6-20
Vehicle identification number .................... 9-1
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