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Table of contents
Battery .......................................... 6-34
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-36
Replacing the headlight bulb........ 6-37
Auxiliary light bulb ........................ 6-38
Replacing the brake/tail light
bulb ........................................... 6-39
Replacing a turn signal light bulb ........................................... 6-39
Replacing the license plate light bulb ........................................... 6-40
Front wheel (for non-ABS
models) ..................................... 6-40
Rear wheel (for non-ABS models) ..................................... 6-42
Troubleshooting............................ 6-43
Troubleshooting charts................. 6-44
Motorcycle care an d stora ge.......... 7-1
Matte color caution ........................ 7-1
Care ................................................ 7-1
Storage ........................................... 7-4
Specifications ................................... 8-1
Consumer information ..................... 9-1
Identification numbers .................... 9-1
In dex ................................................ 10-1
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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 the fuse immediately blows again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
EAU47412
Replacin g the hea dlig ht bul b
This model is equipped with a halogen
bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.
NOTICE
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Take care not to d amage the follow-
in g parts:
Hea dlig ht bul b
Do not touch the glass part of
the hea dlig ht bul b to keep it free
from oil, otherwise the transpar-
ency of the glass, the luminosity
of the b ulb, an d the b ulb life will
b e ad versely affected . Thor-
ou ghly clean off any d irt and fin-
g erprints on the hea dlig ht bul b
usin g a cloth moistene d with al-
cohol or thinner.
Hea dlig ht lens
Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the head light
lens.
Do not use a hea dlig ht bul b of a
watta ge hi gher than specifie d.
1. Remove cowlings A and C. (See
page 6-7.)
2. Disconnect the headlight coupler, and then remove the headlight
bulb cover.
Specifie d fuses:
Main fuse: 30.0 A
Headlight fuse:
20.0 A
Taillight fuse: 10.0 A
Signaling system fuse: 7.5 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Radiator fan motor fuse: 20.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 10.0 A
Backup fuse:
7.5 A
ABS motor fuse: 30.0 A (XJ6FA)
ABS control unit fuse: 7.5 A (XJ6FA)
ABS solenoid fuse:
20.0 A (XJ6FA)
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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EAU70880
Replacin g the brake/tail li ght
b ul b
1. Remove the seat. (See page 3-18.)
2. Remove the brake/tail light bulb
socket (together with the bulb) by
turning it counterclockwise.
3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pulling it out.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the socket (together with the bulb) by turning it clockwise.
6. Install the seat.
EAU24205
Replacin g a turn si gnal li ght
b ul b
1. 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.
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1. Brake/tail light bulb socket
1. Brake/tail light bulb
2. Brake/tail light bulb socket
1
2
1
1. Turn signal light lens
2. Screw
1. Turn signal light bulb
1
2
1
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Specifications
8-3
8
Battery:
Model:GT12B-4
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 10.0 Ah (10 HR)
Hea dlig ht:
Bulb type:
Halogen bulb
Bul b watta ge × quantity:
Headlight:
H4, 60.0 W/55.0 W x 1
Brake/tail light: 21.0 W/5.0 W × 1
Front turn signal light:
10.0 W × 2
Rear turn signal light:
10.0 W × 2
Auxiliary light: 5.0 W × 1
License plate light: 5.0 W × 1
Meter lighting:
LED
Neutral indicator light: LED
High beam indicator light: LED
Oil level warning light:
LED
Turn signal indicator light: LED
Coolant temperature warning light: LED
Engine trouble warning light:
LED
ABS warning light: LED (XJ6FA)
Immobilizer system indicator light: LED
Fuse(s):
Main fuse:30.0 A
Headlight fuse: 20.0 A
Taillight fuse:
10.0 A
Signaling system fuse: 7.5 A
Ignition fuse: 10.0 A Radiator fan motor fuse:
20.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 10.0 A
ABS control unit fuse:
7.5 A (XJ6FA)
ABS motor fuse: 30.0 A (XJ6FA)
ABS solenoid fuse: 20.0 A (XJ6FA)
Backup fuse:
7.5 A
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Index
10-2
10
T
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-30
Throttle grip free play, checking ........... 6-19
Tires ...................................................... 6-20
Tool kit .................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-43
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-44
Turn signal indicator light ....................... 3-4
Turn signal light bulb, replacing............ 6-39
Turn signal switch ................................. 3-11
V
Valve clearance..................................... 6-20
Vehicle identification number ................. 9-1
W
Wheel bearings, checking..................... 6-34
Wheel, front (for non-ABS models) ....... 6-40
Wheel, rear (for non-ABS models) ........ 6-42
Wheels .................................................. 6-23
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