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Operation and important ri din g 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.
EAU73450
TIP
This model is equipped with: a lean angle sensor to stop the en-
gine in case of turnover. In this
case, turn the key “OFF” and then
to “ON” before attempting to re-
start the engine. Failing to do so
will prevent the engine from start-
ing even though the engine will
crank when the start switch is
pushed.
an engine auto-stop system. The
engine stops automatically if left
idling for 20 minutes. In this case,
simply push the start switch to re-
start the engine.
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-23
6
EAU22074
Clutch lever
Since this model is equipped with a hy-
draulic clutch, adjusting the clutch le-
ver free play is not needed. However, it
is necessary to check the clutch fluid
level and check the hydraulic system
for leakage before each ride. (See page
6-25.) If the clutch lever free play does
become excessive, and shifting be-
comes rough or clutch slippage oc-
curs, causing poor acceleration, there
may be air in the clutch system. If there
is air in the hydraulic system, have a
Yamaha dealer bleed the system be- fore operating the motorcycle.
EAU37914
Checkin g the brake lever free
play
There should be no free play at the
brake lever end. If there is free play,
have a Yamaha dealer inspect the
brake system.
WARNING
EWA14212
A soft or spon gy feelin g in the brake
lever can in dicate the presence of
air in the hy draulic system. If there is
air in the hy draulic system, have a
Yamaha dealer blee d the system b e-
fore operatin g the vehicle. Air in the
hy draulic system will diminish the
b rakin g performance, which may re-
sult in loss of control an d an acci-
d ent.
1. No brake lever free play
1
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Specifications
8-1
8
Dimensions:
Overall length:2230 mm (87.8 in)
Overall width:
750 mm (29.5 in)
Overall height: 1325/1455 mm (52.2/57.3 in)
Seat height: 805/825 mm (31.7/32.5 in)
Wheelbase:
1545 mm (60.8 in)
Ground clearance: 130 mm (5.12 in)
Minimum turning radius: 3.1 m (10.17 ft)
Wei ght:
Curb weight:
289 kg (637 lb)
Engine:
Combustion cycle:
4-stroke
Cooling system:
Liquid cooled
Valve train: DOHC
Cylinder arrangement: Inline
Number of cylinders:
4-cylinder
Displacement: 1298 cm³
Bore × stroke:
79.0 × 66.2 mm (3.11 × 2.61 in)
Compression ratio:
10.8 : 1
Starting system: Electric starter
Lubrication system: Wet sump
Engine oil:
Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
SAE viscosity grades: 10W-40
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Oil change:3.80 L (4.02 US qt, 3.34 Imp.qt) With oil filter removal:
4.00 L (4.23 US qt, 3.52 Imp.qt)
Final gear oil:
Type:
Yamaha genuine shaft drive gear oil SAE
80W-90 API GL-5
Quantity:
0.20 L (0.21 US qt, 0.18 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): 2.60 L (2.75 US qt, 2.29 Imp.qt)
Air filter:
Air filter element:
Dry element
Fuel:
Recommended fuel:Regular unleaded gasoline (Gasohol [E10]
acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity: 25 L (6.6 US gal, 5.5 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
5.5 L (1.45 US gal, 1.21 Imp.gal)
Fuel injection:
Throttle body:ID mark: B881 00
Spark plu g(s):
Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CPR8EA-9
Spark plug gap: 0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
Clutch:
Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-disc
Drivetrain:
Primary reduction ratio:1.563 (75/48)
Final drive:
Shaft
Secondary reduction ratio: 2.693 (34/36 x 21/27 x 33/9)
Transmission type: Constant mesh 6-speed
Gear ratio:
1st: 2.500 (35/14)
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Consumer information
9-1
9
EAU53562
Id entification num bers
Record the vehicle identification num-
ber, engine serial number, and the
model label information in the spaces
provided below. These identification
numbers are needed when registering
the vehicle with the authorities in your
area and when ordering spare parts
from a Yamaha dealer.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER:
MODEL LABEL INFORMATION:
EAU26401Vehicle i dentification num ber The vehicle identification number is
stamped into the steering head pipe.
Record this number in the space pro-
vided.
TIP
The vehicle identification number is
used to identify your motorcycle and
may be used to register your motorcy-
cle with the licensing authority in your
area.
EAU26442En
gine serial num ber
The engine serial number is stamped
into the crankcase.
EAU26521Mo del la bel
The model label is affixed to the frame
under the passenger seat. (See page
3-31.) Record the information on this
1. Vehicle identification number
1
1. Engine serial number
1. Model label
1
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