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6battery tends to discharge more quick-
ly if the vehicle is equipped with op-
tional electrical accessories.
NOTICE
ECA16522
To char
ge a VRLA (Valve Re gulate d
Lea d Aci d) battery, a special (con-
stant-voltag e) battery char ger is re-
quired . Using a conventional b attery
char ger will damag e the b attery.To store the b attery
1. If the vehicle will not be used for more than one month, remove the
battery, fully charge it, and then
place it in a cool, dry place.
NOTICE: When removin g the
b attery, be sure the key is
turne d to “OFF”, then d iscon-
nect the neg ative lead b efore
d isconnectin g the positive lea d.
[ECA16303]
2. If the battery will be stored for
more than two months, check it at
least once a month and fully
charge it if necessary.
3. Fully charge the battery before in- stallation. NOTICE: When install-
in g the b attery, be sure the key is turned
to “OFF”, then connect
the positive lead before con-
nectin g the ne gative lea d.
[ECA16841]
4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals.NOTICE
ECA16531
Always keep the b attery charged .
Storin g a d ischar ged battery can
cause permanent battery damag e.
EAU43274
Replacin g the fusesThe main fuse is located under the
seat. (See page 3-15.)
The fuse box, which contains the fuses
for the individual circuits, is located be-
hind panel B. (See page 6-8.)1. Main fuse
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If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows. 1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off the electrical circuit in question.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a new fuse of the specified
amperage. WARNING! Do not
use a fuse of a hi gher ampera ge
ratin g than recommen ded to
avoi d causin g extensive dam-
a g e to the electrical system an d
possi bly a fire.
[EWA15132]
3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on
the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
EAU63180
Replacin g the hea dlig ht bul bThis 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
hea dlig ht bul b to keep it free from
oil, otherwise the transparency of
the glass, the luminosity of the bul b,
an d the b ulb life will b e adversely af-
fected . Thorou ghly clean off any d irt
an d fin gerprints on the head light
b ul b using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.1. Remove the headlight unit by re- moving the screws.
1. Headlight fuse
2. Signaling system fuse
3. Ignition fuse
4. Taillight fuse
5. Fuel injection system fuse
6. Backup fuse (for clock and immobilizer sys-tem)
7. Spare fuse
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5
6
7
Specified fuses:
Main fuse:
50.0 A
Headlight fuse:
15.0 A
Taillight fuse: 7.5 A
Signaling system fuse: 7.5 A
Ignition fuse:
15.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 15.0 A
Backup fuse: 7.5 A
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
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62. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the headlight
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 bulb cover, and then connect the coupler.
TIPWhen installing the headlight bulb cov-
er, make sure the “TOP” mark faces
upwards.
6. Install the headlight unit by install-ing the screws.
7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary.
1. Screw
1. Headlight coupler
2. Headlight bulb cover
2
1
1. Headlight bulb holder
1
1. “TOP” mark
1
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EAU65440
Replacing the auxiliary li ght
b ul bIf the auxiliary light bulb burns out, re-
place it as follows.
1. Remove the headlight unit by re- moving the screws.
2. Pull up the cover as shown. 3. Remove the auxiliary light bulb
socket (together with the bulb) by
pulling it out.
4. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise. 5. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
6. Install the socket (together with the bulb) by pushing it in.
7. Install the cover in its original posi- tion.
8. Install the headlight unit by install- ing the screws.1. Screw
1. Cover
1. Auxiliary light bulb socket
1
1
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EAU24182
Tail/brake li ghtThis model is equipped with an LED-
type tail/brake light.
If the tail/brake light does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check it.
EAU24205
Replacin g a turn si gnal li ght
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]
1. Turn signal light lens
2. Screw
1
2
1. Turn signal light bulb
1
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EAU65451
Replacing a license plate li ght
b ul b1. Remove the reflector by removing
the nut.
2. Remove the license plate bracket by removing the bolts and collars. 3. Remove the license plate light unit
by removing the bolts. 4. Remove the license plate light
bulb socket (together with the
bulb) by turning it counterclock-
wise, and then pulling it out.
5. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pulling it out.
6. Insert a new bulb into the socket.1. Reflector
2. Nut
2
1
1. Bolt
2. Collar
3. License plate light unit
4. License plate bracket
1. Bolt
1
2
2
12
3
4
2
11
1. License plate light bulb socket
1. License plate light bulb
1
1
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67. Install the socket (together with
the bulb) by pushing it in, and then
turn it clockwise until it stops.
8. Install the license plate light unit by installing the bolts.
9. Install the license plate bracket by installing the collars and bolts.
10. Install the reflector by installing the nut.
EAU24351
Supportin g the motorcycleSince this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other mainte-
nance requiring the motorcycle to
stand upright. Check that the motorcy-
cle is in a stable and level position be-
fore starting any maintenance. A
strong wooden box can be placed un-
der the engine for added stability.
To service the front wheel
1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcy- cle by using a motorcycle stand
or, if an additional motorcycle
stand is not available, by placing a
jack under the frame in front of the
rear wheel.
2. Raise the front wheel off the ground by using a motorcycle
stand.
To service the rear wheel
Raise the rear wheel off the ground by
using a motorcycle stand or, if a motor-
cycle stand is not available, by placing a jack either under each side of the
frame in front of the rear wheel or under
each side of the swingarm.
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EAU24361
Front wheel
EAU65460
To remove the front wheel
WARNING
EWA10822
To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no dan ger of it
fallin g over.1. Loosen the front wheel axle pinch
bolt, then the wheel axle and the
brake caliper bolts. 2. Lift the front wheel off the ground
according to the procedure in the
previous section “Supporting the
motorcycle”.
3. Remove the brake hose holder on each side by removing the bolt.
4. Remove the brake caliper on each side by removing the bolts.
NOTICE: Do not apply the b rake
after the b rake calipers have
b een removed , otherwise the
b rake pad s will be forced shut.
[ECA11052]
5. Pull the wheel axle out, and then
remove the wheel. To install the front wheel
1. Lift the wheel up between the fork legs.
2. Insert the wheel axle.
3. Lower the front wheel so that it is on the ground, and then put the
sidestand down.
4. Install the brake calipers by install- ing the bolts.
TIPMake sure that there is enough space
between the brake pads before install-
ing the brake calipers onto the brake
discs.5. Install the brake hose holders byinstalling the bolts.
6. Tighten the wheel axle, the front wheel axle pinch bolt, the brake
caliper bolts and the brake hose
holder bolts to the specified
torques.
1. Brake caliper bolt
2. Front wheel axle pinch bolt
3. Wheel axle
3
2
1
1. Bolt
2. Brake hose holder
3. Brake caliper
4. Brake caliper bolt
1
4
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1
4
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