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3 self automatically and the display will
return to the prior mode after refueling
and traveling 5 km (3 mi).
Fuel meter
The fuel meter indicates the amount of
fuel in the fuel tank. The display seg-
ments of the fuel meter disappear from
“F” (full) towards “E” (empty) as the fuel
level decreases. When the fuel level
warning indicator “ ” starts flashing,
refuel as soon as possible.
TIPThis fuel meter is equipped with a self-
diagnosis system. If a problem is de-
tected in the electrical circuit, all the display segments and symbol “ ” will
flash repeatedly. If this occurs, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir- cuit.
Clock mo de
The clock uses a 12-hour time system.
To set the clock1. Turn the key to “ON”.
2. Push the select button and reset button together for two seconds.
The hour digits start flashing.
3. Use the reset button to set the hours. 4. Push the select button, and the
minute digits will start flashing.
5. Use the reset button to set the mi- nutes.
6. Push the select button and then release it to start the clock.
Self-d iagnosis device
This model is equipped with a self-di-
agnosis device for various electrical
circuits.
If a problem is detected in any of those
circuits, the engine trouble warning
light will come on and the odome-
ter/tripmeter display will indicate an er-
ror code.
1. Fuel level warning indicator “ ”
2. Fuel meter
2
1
1. Clock
2. Select button
3. Reset button
1
2
3
1. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
2. Error code display
3. Immobilizer system indicator light
1
2
3
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EAU41701
The engine trouble warning light will
come on when the key is turned to
“ON” and the start switch is pushed,
but this does not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
EAU12735
Hazar d switch “ ”
With the key in the “ON” or “ ” posi-
tion, use this switch to turn on the haz-
ard lights (simultaneous flashing of all
turn signal lights).
The hazard lights are used in case of an
emergency or to warn other drivers
when your vehicle is stopped where it
might be a traffic hazard.NOTICE
ECA10062
Do not use the hazar d lig hts for an
exten ded len gth of time with the en-
g ine not running , otherwise the bat-
tery may d ischarge.
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Clutch leverThe clutch lever is located on the left
side of the handlebar. To disengage
the clutch, pull the lever toward the
handlebar grip. To engage the clutch,
release the lever. The lever should be
pulled rapidly and released slowly for
smooth clutch operation. The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch lever position adjusting dial. To
adjust the distance between the clutch
lever and the handlebar grip, turn the
adjusting dial while holding the lever
pushed away from the handlebar grip.
Make sure that the appropriate setting
on the adjusting dial is aligned with the
arrow mark on the clutch lever.
The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch switch, which is part of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system. (See page
3-22.)1. Clutch lever
1. Clutch lever position adjusting dial
2. Arrow mark
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Brake ped alThe brake pedal is located on the right
side of the motorcycle. To apply the
rear brake, press down on the brake
pedal.
EAU13075
Fuel tank capTo open the fuel tank cap
Open the fuel tank cap lock cover, in-
sert the key into the lock, and then turn
it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will be
released and the fuel tank cap can be
opened.
To close the fuel tank cap
1. Push the fuel tank cap into posi- tion with the key inserted in the
lock.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to the original position, remove it,
and then close the lock cover.
TIPThe fuel tank cap cannot be closed un-
less the key is in the lock. In addition,
the key cannot be removed if the cap is
not properly closed and locked.
WARNING
EWA11092
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly close d after fillin g fuel.
Leakin g fuel is a fire hazar d.
1. Brake pedal
1. Unlock.
2. Fuel tank cap lock cover
2
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FuelMake sure there is sufficient gasoline in
the tank.
WARNING
EWA10882
Gasoline an d g asoline vapors are
extremely flammab le. To avoid fires
an d explosions an d to re duce the
risk of injury when refuelin g, follow
these instructions.1. Before refueling, turn off the en- gine and be sure that no one is sit-
ting on the vehicle. Never refuel
while smoking, or while in the vi-
cinity of sparks, open flames, or
other sources of ignition such as
the pilot lights of water heaters
and clothes dryers.
2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop filling when the fuel reaches the
bottom of the filler tube. Because
fuel expands when it heats up,
heat from the engine or the sun
can cause fuel to spill out of the
fuel tank. 3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi-
ately. NOTICE: Immediately
wipe off spille d fuel with a clean,
d ry, soft cloth, since fuel may
d eteriorate painted surfaces or
plastic parts.
[ECA10072]
4. Be sure to securely close the fuel tank cap.
WARNING
EWA15152
Gasoline is poisonous an d can cau-
se injury or death. Han dle gasoline
with care. Never siphon gasoline by
mouth. If you shoul d swallow some
g asoline or inhale a lot of g asoline
vapor, or g et some gasoline in your
eyes, see your d octor immediately. If g
asoline spills on your skin, wash
with soap an d water. If gasoline
spills on your clothin g, chan ge your
clothes.
EAUM3111
NOTICE
ECA11401
Use only unlea ded g asoline. The use
of lea ded g asoline will cause severe
d amag e to internal en gine parts,
such as the valves an d piston rin gs,
as well as to the exhaust system.Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use premium unleaded gas-
oline with a research octane number of
95 or higher. If knocking (or pinging)
occurs, use a gasoline of a different
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Maximum fuel level
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Recommen ded fuel:
Premium unleaded gasoline (Gaso-
hol (E10) acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity:
14.5 L (3.83 US gal, 3.19 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount (when the fuel
level warnin g in dicator flashes):
3.1 L (0.82 US gal, 0.68 Imp.gal)
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brand. Use of unleaded fuel will extend
spark plug life and reduce mainte-
nance costs.
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gaso-
hol containing ethanol and that con-
taining methanol. Gasohol containing
ethanol can be used if the ethanol con-
tent does not exceed 10% (E10). Gas-
ohol containing methanol is not
recommended by Yamaha because it
can cause damage to the fuel system
or vehicle performance problems.
EAU51172
Fuel tank
breather hose an d
overflow hoseBefore operating the motorcycle:
 Check each hose connection.
 Check each hose for cracks or
damage, and replace if necessary.
 Make sure that the end of each
hose is not blocked, and clean if
necessary.
EAU13447
Catalytic converters This vehicle is equipped with catalytic
converters in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10863
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazar d or
b urns:
 Do not park the vehicle near
possi ble fire hazar ds such as
g rass or other materials that
easily burn.
 Park the vehicle in a place
where pe destrians or child ren
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
 Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has coole d down before
d oin g any maintenance work.
 Do not allow the en gine to i dle
more than a few minutes. Lon g
i d lin g can cause a b uild-up of
heat.
1. Fuel tank breather hose
2. Fuel tank overflow hose
2
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A djustin g the front fork
WARNING
EWA10181
Always a djust both fork le gs equally,
otherwise poor han dlin g an d loss of
sta bility may result.This front fork is equipped with spring
preload adjusting bolts, rebound
damping force adjusting screws and
compression damping force adjusting
screws.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). Align the appropriate groove on the ad-
justing mechanism with the top of the
front fork cap bolt.
Re
boun d d ampin g force
To increase the rebound damping for-
ce and thereby harden the rebound
damping, turn the adjusting screw on
each fork leg in direction (a). To de-
crease the rebound damping force and
thereby soften the rebound damping,
turn the adjusting screw on each fork
leg in direction (b).
1. Spring preload adjusting bolt
1. Current setting
2. Front fork cap bolt
1(a)
(b)
2 1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Sprin g preloa d settin g:
Minimum (soft):
8
Standard:
5
Maximum (hard): 1
1. Rebound damping force adjusting screw
1
(a)
(b)
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EAU43257
A djustin g the shock a bsor ber
assemb ly
WARNING
EWA10211
Always a djust both shock a bsor ber
assem blies equally, otherwise poor
han dlin g an d loss of sta bility may re-
sult.Each shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
ing ring and rebound and compression
damping force adjusting knobs.
Sprin g preloa d
Adjust the spring preload as follows. 1. Loosen the lock screw 1/2 turn counterclockwise. 2. To increase the spring preload
and thereby harden the suspen-
sion, turn the adjusting ring in di-
rection (a). To decrease the spring
preload and thereby soften the
suspension, turn the adjusting ring
in direction (b). Use the special wrench in-
cluded in the owner’s tool kit
to make this adjustment.
 The spring preload setting is
determined by measuring
distance A, shown in the illus-
tration. The longer distance A
is, the higher the spring pre-
load; the shorter distance A
is, the lower the spring pre-
load. With each complete
turn of the adjusting ring, dis-
tance A changes by 1.5 mm
(0.06 in).
 Be sure to turn the adjusting
ring so that the lock screw is
facing outward.1. Lock screw
1. Special wrench
2. Spring preload adjusting ring
1. Distance A
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TIPTo obtain a precise adjustment, it is
advisable to check the actual total
number of clicks or turns of each
damping force adjusting mechanism.
This adjustment range may not exactly
match the specifications listed due to
small differences in production.
WARNING
EWA10232
These shock ab sorber assem blies
contain 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 ab sorber assem blies.
 Do not tamper with or attempt
to open the cylin der assem blies.
 Do not su bject the shock a b-
sor ber assem blies to an open
flame or other hi gh heat source.
This may cause the unit to ex-
plod e due to excessive gas
pressure.
 Do not d eform or damag e the
cylin ders in any way. Cylin der
d amag e will result in poor
d ampin g performance. 
Do not dispose of a d amaged or
worn-out shock ab sorber as-
se

m bly yourself. Take the shock
a b sor ber assem bly to a Yamaha
d ealer for any service.
EAU15211
Lu gga ge strap hol dersThere are four luggage strap holders:
one on each passenger footrest and
two below the passenger seat.1. Luggage strap holder
1
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