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3
TIPWhen removing the screwdriver, slide
the screwdriver toward the “ ” mark
on the passenger seat.3. Pass the helmet holding cable
through the buckle on the helmet
strap.
4. Hook the cable loops over the screwdriver, install the screw-
driver by first inserting the screw-
driver into the holder with the “ ”
mark, and then slide the screw-
driver toward the holder with
the “ ” mark.
TIPMake sure that the screwdriver is se-
curely positioned between its holders,
and then position the cable loops to-
ward the middle of the screwdriver be-
fore installing the passenger seat.5. Install the passenger seat.WARNING! Never ri de with a
helmet attached to the helmet
hol der, since the helmet may hit
o bjects, causin g loss of control
an d possi bly an acci dent.
[EWA10162]
To release a helmet from the helmet
hol din g cab le
1. Remove the passenger seat.
2. Remove the screwdriver, then re- move the helmet holding cable
from the helmet.
3. Store the cable under the seat by hooking the cable loops over the
screwdriver, install the screw-
driver in its original position, and
then hook the helmet holding ca-
ble over the hook on the bottom of
the passenger seat.
4. Install the passenger seat.
1. Screwdriver
2. “ ” mark
3. “ ” mark
1
2
3
1. Helmet
2. Helmet holding cable
3. Screwdriver
4. Holder
1
2
3
4
1. Screwdriver
2. Helmet holding cable
3. Hook1
2
3
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3
EAU14465
Stora ge compartmentThe storage compartment is located
under the passenger seat. (See page
3-19.)
When storing documents or other
items in the 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 the storage compartment.
WARNING
EWA10962
Do not exceed the load limit of
1.5 k g (3 l b) for the stora ge com-
partment.
Do not exceed the maximum
loa d of 173 k g (381 l b) (MT07A)
176 k g (388 l b) (MT07) for the ve-
hicle.
EAU47001
A djustin g the shock a bsor ber
assem blyThis shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
ing ring.NOTICE
ECA10102
To avoi d d amag ing the mechanism,
d o not attempt to turn beyon d the
maximum or minimum settin gs.Adjust the spring preload as follows.
To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn
the adjusting ring in direction (a). To
decrease the spring preload and there-
by soften the suspension, turn the ad-
justing ring in direction (b).
Align the appropriate notch in the
adjusting ring with the position in-
dicator on the shock absorber.
Use the special wrench and ex-
tension bar included in the own-
er’s tool kit to make the
adjustment.
1. Storage compartment
1
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WARNING
EWA10222
This shock ab sorber assem bly con-
tains hi ghly pressurize d nitro gen
g as. Rea d an d 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 cylin der assem bly.
Do not su bject the shock a b-
sor ber assem bly to an open
flame or other hi gh heat source.
This may cause the unit to ex-
plo de due to excessive gas
pressure.
Do not deform or d amage the
cylin der in any way. Cylin der
d amag e will result in poor
d ampin g performance.
Do not dispose 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.
EAU38963
Lugga ge strap hol dersThere are six luggage strap holders,
four on the bottom of the passenger
seat and one on each passenger foot-
rest. To use the luggage strap holders
1. Extension bar
2. Special wrench
3. Spring preload adjusting ring
4. Position indicatorSprin g preloa d setting :
Minimum (soft): 1
Standard: 3
Maximum (hard):
9
7
6
9
8
5
4
3
2
1
3
(a)(b)
2
1
4
1. Luggage strap holder
2. Hook
1. Luggage strap holder
12
2
11
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3
on the passenger seat, remove the
passenger seat. (See page 3-19.) Un-
hook the straps from the hooks, and
then install the seat with the straps
hanging out from under the passenger
seat.
EAU15306
Si
destan dThe sidestand is located on the left
side of the frame. Raise the sidestand
or lower it with your foot while holding
the vehicle upright.TIPThe 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 b e ridden 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 possib le 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 d oes not
function properly.
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EAU59950
Auxiliary DC connector
WARNING
EWA12532
To prevent electrical shock or short-
circuiting , make sure that the cap is
installe d when the auxiliary DC con-
nector is not bein g use d.NOTICE
ECA20090
The accessory connecte d to the
auxiliary DC connector shoul d not
b e used with the en gine turne d off,
an d the loa d must never excee d 24
W (2 A), otherwise the fuse may b low
or the battery may dischar ge.
This vehicle is equipped with an auxil-
iary DC connector. A 12–V accessory
connected to the auxiliary DC connec-
tor can be used when the key is in the
“ON” position.
1. Auxiliary DC connector
2. Auxiliary DC connector cap
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4
EAU15599
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 d amage.
Do not operate the vehicle if you fin d any pro blem. If a pro blem cannot b e corrected b y the proce dures provi ded in
this manual, have the vehicle inspecte d b y 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. 3-17, 3-18
En gine oil • Check oil level in engine.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
• Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-9
Coolant • Check coolant level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.
• Check cooling system for leakage. 6-11
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
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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.
EAU48712
TIPThis model is equipped with: a lean angle sensor to stop the en-
gine in case of a turnover. In this
case, the display will indicate error
code 30, but this is not a malfunc-
tion. Turn the key to “OFF” and
then to “ON” to clear the error co-
d e . F ai l in g to do s o wi ll pr e v e nt the
engine from starting even though
the engine will crank when push-
ing the start switch.
an engine auto-stop system. The
engine stops automatically if left
idling for 20 minutes. If the engine
stops, simply push the start
switch to restart the engine.
EAU59852
Startin g the en gineIn order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met:
The transmission is in the neutral
position.
The transmission is in gear with
the clutch lever pulled and the
sidestand up.
See page 3-25 for more informa-
tion.
1. Turn the key to “ON” and make sure that the start/engine stop
switch is set to “ ”.
The following warning lights and
indicator light should come on for
a few seconds, then go off. Coolant temperature warning
light
Engine trouble warning light
Immobilizer system indicator
light
Oil pressure warning light
(This warning light comes on
again after going off briefly,
and then remains on until the
engine is started.)
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NOTICE
ECA20790
If the a bove warnin g or in dicator
li g hts do not come on initially
when the key is turne d to “ON”,
or if a warnin g or in dicator li ght
(except the oil pressure warnin g
li g ht) remains on, see pa ge 3-4
for the correspon din g warnin g
an d in dicator li ght circuit check.
After goin g off once, the oil
pressure warnin g lig ht will
come back on until the en gine is
starte d. If the warning light does
not come on, or if the warnin g
li g ht does not go off after start-
in g the en gine, see pag e 3-4 for
the en gine oil pressure warnin g
li g ht circuit check.
For ABS models:The ABS warning light should
come on when the key is turned to
“ON”, and then go off after travel-
ing at a speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h)
or higher.
NOTICE
ECA17682
If the ABS warnin g li ght does not
come on an d then g o off as ex-
plaine d a bove, see pa ge 3-4 for the
warnin g li ght circuit check.2. Shift the transmission into the
neutral position. The neutral indi-
cator light should come on. If not,
ask a Yamaha dealer to check the
electrical circuit.
3. Start the engine by sliding the switch toward “ ”.
If the engine fails to start, release
the start/engine stop switch, wait
a few seconds, and then try again.
Each starting attempt should be
as short as possible to preserve
the battery. Do not crank the en-
gine more than 10 seconds on any
one attempt.NOTICE
ECA11043
For maximum en gine life, never ac-
celerate har d when the en gine is
col d!
EAU16673
Shiftin gShifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
The gear positions are shown in the il-
lustration.TIPTo shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position, press the shift pedal down
repeatedly until it reaches the end of its
travel, and then slightly raise it.1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
1
N
2 3
4
5
6
1
2
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