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EAU40254
Stora ge compartments
This vehicle is equipped with two stor-
age compartments.
Storage compartment A is located un-
der the rider seat. (See page 3-31.)
Storage compartment B is located un-
der the passenger seat. (See page
3-31.)
When storing documents or other
items in a storage compartment, be
sure to wrap them in a plastic bag so
that they will not get wet. When wash-
ing the vehicle, be careful not to let any
water enter a storage compartment.
WARNING
EWA14421
 Do not exceed the load limit of 1
k g (2 l b) for stora ge compart-
ment A. 
Do not exceed the load limit of 3
k g (7 l b) for stora ge compart-
ment B.
 Do not exceed the maximum
loa d of 215 k g (474 l b) for the ve-
hicle.
1. Storage compartment A
1. Storage compartment B
1
1
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Accessory box
The accessory box is located beside
the meter panel.
To open the accessory box
1. Insert the key into the main switch, and then turn it to “ON”.
2. Push the accessory box button, and then open the accessory box
lid.
3. Turn the key to “OFF” to preserve the battery.
To close the accessory box
1. Fold the accessory box lid down.
2. Remove the key.
NOTICE
ECA11802
Do not place heat-sensitive items in
the accessory box. The accessory
b ox can get hot when the en gine is
running or the vehicle is in d irect
sunli ght.
WARNING
EWA11422
 Do not exceed the load limit of
0.3 k g (0.66 l b) for the accessory
b ox. 
Do not exceed the maximum
loa d of 215 k g (474 l b) for the ve-
hicle.
1. Accessory box lid
2. Accessory box
3. Accessory box button
1
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4. Install the quick fastener.
TIP
Make sure that the cowling vent panels
are properly installed before riding.
EAU39672
Rear view mirrors
The rear view mirrors of this vehicle
can be folded forward or backward for
parking in narrow spaces. Fold the mir-
rors back to their original position be-
fore riding.
WARNING
EWA14372
Be sure to fol d the rear view mirrors
b ack to their ori ginal position b efore
ri din g.
1. Projection
2. Lower slot
3. Quick fastener
13
2
1. Riding position
2. Parking position
2
2
1
2 2
1
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A djustin g the front fork
WARNING
EWA14671
Always a djust the spring preload on
b oth fork leg s equally, otherwise
poor han dlin g an d loss of sta bility
may result.
Each front fork leg is equipped with a
spring preload adjusting bolt. The right
front fork leg is equipped with a re-
bound damping force adjusting knob
and compression damping force ad-
justing screw.
NOTICE
ECA10102
To avoi d d amag ing the mechanism,
d o not attempt to turn b eyond the
maximum or minimum settin gs.
Sprin g preloa d
To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn
the adjusting bolt on each fork leg in di-
rection (a). To decrease the spring pre-
load and thereby soften the
suspension, turn the adjusting bolt on
each fork leg in direction (b).
The spring preload setting is deter-
mined by measuring distance A,
shown in the illustration. The shorter distance A is, the higher the spring pre-
load; the longer distance A is, the lower
the spring preload.
Re
boun d d ampin g force
The rebound damping force is adjust-
ed on the right front fork leg only.
To increase the rebound damping
force and thereby harden the rebound
damping, turn the adjusting knob in di-
rection (a). To decrease the rebound
damping force and thereby soften the
rebound damping, turn the adjusting
knob in direction (b).
1. Spring preload adjusting bolt
(a)(b)
11
(a)(b)
1. Distance A
Sprin g preloa d settin g:
Minimum (soft): Distance A = 20.0 mm (0.79 in)
Standard: Distance A = 15.0 mm (0.59 in)
Maximum (hard):
Distance A = 5.0 mm (0.20 in)
1. Rebound damping force adjusting knob
1
(a)(b)
1
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A djustin g the shock a bsorb er
assemb ly
This shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
ing lever and a rebound damping force
adjusting knob.
NOTICE
ECA16571
To avoid d amag ing the mechanism,
d o not attempt to move b eyond the
maximum or minimum settin gs.
Sprin g preloa d
For riding solo, move the spring pre-
load adjusting lever in direction (a). For
riding with a passenger, move the
spring preload adjusting lever in direc-
tion (b).
Re boun d d ampin g force
To increase the rebound damping
force and thereby harden the rebound
damping, turn the adjusting knob in di-
rection (a). To decrease the rebound
damping force and thereby soften the
rebound damping, turn the adjusting
knob in direction (b).
TIP
To obtain a precise adjustment, it is
advisable to check the actual total
number of clicks or turns of the damp-
ing force adjusting mechanism. This
adjustment range may not exactly
match the specifications listed due to
small differences in production.
WARNING
EWA10222
This shock ab sorber assem bly con-
tains hi ghly pressurize d nitro gen
g as. Read and un derstan d the fol-
lowin g information before han dlin g
the shock a bsor ber assem bly.
 Do not tamper with or attempt
to open the cylind er assembly.
 Do not su bject the shock a b-
sor ber assem bly to an open
flame or other hi gh heat source.
1. Spring preload adjusting lever
1
(b)
(a)
1. Rebound damping force adjusting knob
Re boun d d ampin g settin g:
Minimum (soft): 20 click(s) in direction (b)*
Standard: 12 click(s) in direction (b)*
Maximum (hard):
1 click(s) in direction (b)*
* With the adjusting knob fully turned in direction (a)
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This may cause the unit to ex-
plo
de due to excessive g as
pressure.
 Do not deform or damag e the
cylin der in any way. Cylin der
d amag e will result in poor
d ampin g performance.
 Do not d ispose of a damag ed or
worn-out shock a bsor ber as-
sem bly yourself. Take the shock
a b sor ber assem bly to a Yamaha
d ealer for any service.
EAU15306
Si destan d
The sidestand is located on the left
side of the frame. Raise the sidestand
or lower it with your foot while holding
the vehicle upright.
TIP
The built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system,
which cuts the ignition in certain situa-
tions. (See the following section for an
explanation of the ignition circuit cut-
off system.)
WARNING
EWA10242
The vehicle must not be ri dden with
the si destan d d own, or if the si de-
stan d cannot b e properly move d up
(or does not stay up), otherwise the
si destan d coul d contact the g round
an d d istract the operator, resultin g
in a possi ble loss of control.
Yamaha’s ig nition circuit cut-off
system has been desi gne d to assist
the operator in fulfillin g the respon-
si bility of raisin g the si destan d b e-
fore startin g off. Therefore, check
this system re gularly an d have a
Yamaha dealer repair it if it does not
function properly.
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With the engine turned off:
1. Move the sidestand down.
2.
Make sure that the start/engine stop
switch is set to “ ”.
3. Turn the key on.
4. Shift the transmission into the neutral position.
5.
Push the “ ” side of the start/engine
stop switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still running:
6. Move the sidestand up.
7. Keep the clutch lever pulled.
8. Shift the transmission into gear.
9. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?
After the engine has stalled:
10. Move the sidestand up.
11. Keep the clutch lever pulled.
12.
Push the “ ” side of the
start/engine stop switch.
Does the engine start?
The system is OK. The motorcycle can
be ridden.
The neutral switch may not be working
correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden
until checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The sidestand switch may not be
working correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden
until checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The clutch switch may not be working
correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden
until checked by a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
The vehicle must be placed on the centerstand during this inspection.
If a malfunction is noted, have a Yamaha dealer check the system
before riding.
YES NO
YESNO
YESNO
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Auxiliary DC jack
WARNING
EWA14361
To prevent electrical shock or short-
circuitin g, make sure that the cap is
installe d when the auxiliary DC jack
is not b eing use d.
NOTICE
ECA15432
The accessory connecte d to the
auxiliary DC jack shoul d not b e used
with the en gine turne d off, an d the
loa d must never exceed 30 W (2.5 A),
otherwise the fuse may blow or the
b attery may d ischarge.
This vehicle is equipped with an auxil-
iary DC jack in the accessory box.
A 12-V accessory connected to the
auxiliary jack can be used when the
key is in the “ON” position and should
only be used when the engine is run-
ning.
To use the auxiliary DC jack
1. Open the accessory box lid. (See page 3-36.)
2. Turn the key to “OFF”.
3. Remove the auxiliary DC jack cap.
4. Turn the accessory off. 5. Insert the accessory plug into the
auxiliary DC jack.
6. Turn the key to “ON”, and then start the engine. (See page 5-2.)
7. Turn the accessory on.
1. Auxiliary DC jack cap
1
1. Auxiliary DC jack
1
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