Operation and important rid ing points
5-2
5
EAU55474
Startin g the en gine
WARNING
EWA16411
Always apply the front or rear brake
while the main switch is in the “ON”
position an d the transmission is in
g ear. Otherwise, the vehicle may
su ddenly start to move when the en-
g ine is started , causing loss of con-
trol and possibly an acci dent.
In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met:
The front or rear brake is applied
with the transmission in the neu-
tral position whether the sidestand
is up or down.
The front or rear brake is applied
with the transmission in gear and
the sidestand is up.
See page 3-47 for more informa-
tion.
1. Turn the key to “ON” and make sure that the engine stop switch is
set to “ ”.
The following lights should come
on for a few seconds, then go off. Oil level warning light
Engine trouble warning light
Traction control system indi-
cator light
Cruise control indicator lights
Suspension sy stem warning
light
Shift down indicator light
YCC-S system warning light
Stop mode indicator light
Immobilizer system indicator
light
TIP
If stop mode is turned on, then the
stop mode indicator light will re-
main on.
The ABS warning light should
come on and stay on until the ve-
hicle reaches a traveling speed of
10 km/h (6 mi/h).
NOTICE
ECA24110
If a warnin g or in dicator li ght does
not work as descri bed a bove, have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
2. Shift the transmission into neutral.
The neutral indicator light should
come on.
3. Apply the front or rear brake.
4. Push the start switch, and release it when the engine starts.
If the engine does not start within
5 seconds of pressing the start
switch, wait 10 seconds before
pressing the switch again to allow
the battery voltage to restore.
NOTICE
ECA11043
For maximum en gine life, never ac-
celerate har d when the en gine is
col d!
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6-10
6
EAU19653
Checkin g the spark plu gs
The spark plugs are important engine
components, which should be
checked periodically, preferably by a
Yamaha dealer. Since heat and depos- its will cause any spark plug to slowly
erode, they should be removed and
checked in accordance with the peri-
odic maintenance and lubrication
chart. In addition, the condition of the
spark plugs can reveal the condition of
the engine.
The porcelain insulator around the
center electrode of each spark plug
should be a medium-to-light tan (the
ideal color when the vehicle is ridden
normally), and all spark plugs installed
in the engine should have the same
color. If any spark plug shows a dis-
tinctly different color, the engine could
be operating improperly. Do not at-
tempt to diagnose such problems
yourself. Instead, have a Yamaha deal-
er check the vehicle.
If a spark plug shows signs of elec-
trode erosion and excessive carbon or
other deposits, it should be replaced.
Before installing a spark plug, the
spark plug gap should be measured
with a wire thickness gauge and, if
necessary, adjusted to specification. Clean the surface of the spark plug
gasket and its mating surface, and
then wipe off any grime from the spark
plug threads.
TIP
If a torque wrench is not available
when installing a spark plug, a good
estimate of the correct torque is 1/4–
1/2 turn past finger tight. However, the
spark plug should be tightened to the
specified torque as soon as possible.
NOTICE
ECA10841
Do not use any tools to remove or in-
stall the spark plu
g cap, otherwise
the i gnition coil coupler may get
d amag ed . The spark plu g cap may
b e difficult to remove because the
ru bber seal on the en d of the cap fits
ti g htly. To remove the spark plu g
cap, simply twist it b ack and forth
while pullin g it out; to install it, twist
it back an d forth while pushin g it in.
Specifie d spark plu g:
NGK/CPR8EA-9
1. Spark plug gap
Spark plu g g ap:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
Ti ghtening torque:
Spark plug: 13 N·m (1.3 kgf·m, 9.6 lb·ft)
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6-11
6
EAU36112
Canister
This model is equipped with a canister
to prevent the discharging of fuel vapor
into the atmosphere. Before operating
this vehicle, make sure to check the
following:
Check each hose connection.
Check each hose and canister for
cracks or damage. Replace if
damaged.
Make sure that the canister
breather is not blocked, and if
necessary, clean it.
EAU19889
Engine oil an d oil filter car-
tri dge
The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter car-
tridge replaced at the intervals speci-
fied in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
To check the en gine oil level
1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand. A slight tilt to the side can
result in a false reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set- tles, and then check the oil level
through the check window locat-
ed at the bottom-left side of the
crankcase.
TIP
The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
1. Canister
2. Canister breather
1
2
1. Engine oil level check window
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Maximum level mark
4. Minimum level mark
31
4
2
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6-14
6 12. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
immediately turn the engine off
and check for the cause.
TIP
After the engine is started, the engine
oil level warning light should go off if
the oil level is sufficient.
NOTICE
ECA10402
If the oil level warnin g li ght flickers
or remains on even if the oil level is
correct, immed iately turn the en gine
off an d have a Yamaha d ealer check
the vehicle.
13. Turn the engine off, and then check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
EAU20017
Final gear oil
The final gear case must be checked
for oil leakage before each ride. If any
leakage is found, have a Yamaha deal-
er check and repair the vehicle. In ad-
dition, the final gear oil level must be
checked and the oil changed as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
WARNING
EWA10371
Make sure that no forei gn mate-
rial enters the final gear case.
Make sure that no oil gets on
the tire or wheel.
To check the final gear oil level
1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand.
TIP
Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking the
oil level. A slight tilt to the side can re-
sult in a false reading.
2. Remove the final gear oil filler boltand its gasket, and then check the
oil level in the final gear case.
TIP
The oil level should be at the brim of
the filler hole.
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Index
A
ABS ...................................................... 3-28
ABS warning light ................................... 3-5
Accessory box...................................... 3-38
Air filter element ................................... 6-17
Auxiliary DC jack .................................. 3-49
B
Battery .................................................. 6-31
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating .......................................... 6-28
Brake and YCC-S clutch fluid levels, checking............................................. 6-25
Brake and YCC-S clutch fluids, changing ............................................ 6-26
Brake lever ........................................... 3-27
Brake lever, checking and lubricating .......................................... 6-28
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-23
Brake light switches ............................. 6-23
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-28
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-27
Canister ................................................ 6-11
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters ............................. 3-33
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and lubricating ................................... 6-29
Coolant ................................................. 6-16
Cornering lights .................................... 3-50
Cowling vents, opening and closing .... 3-40
Cruise control indicator lights ................ 3-4
Cruise control switches ........................ 3-24
Cruise control system ............................ 3-7
D
Diagnostic connector ............................. 9-2
Dimmer/Pass switch ............................ 3-23
D-mode (drive mode) ........................... 3-23
E
Engine break-in ...................................... 5-5
Engine idling speed, checking ............. 6-18
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-11
Engine serial number.............................. 9-1
Engine trouble warning light................... 3-4
F
Final gear oil ......................................... 6-14
Front and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-24
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-29
Fuel....................................................... 3-31
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-4
Fuel tank cap........................................ 3-31 Fuel tank overflow hose ........................ 3-33
Fuses, replacing.................................... 6-32
H
Handlebar position, adjusting ............... 3-40
Handlebar switches .............................. 3-23
Hand shift lever ..................................... 3-27
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-24
Headlight beams, adjusting .................. 3-39
High beam indicator light........................ 3-4
Horn switch........................................... 3-24
I
Identification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 3-47
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light .......... 3-6
Indicator lights and warning lights .......... 3-4
M
Main switch/steering lock ....................... 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control
system .................................................. 6-3
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1
Menu switch ......................................... 3-24
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ...................... 3-10
N
Neutral indicator light.............................. 3-4
O
Oil level warning light .............................. 3-4
P
Panels, removing and installing .............. 6-7
Parking .................................................... 5-6
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
R
Rear view mirrors .................................. 3-42
Rider seat height, adjusting .................. 3-35
S
Safety information................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-34
Select switch ........................................ 3-24
Shift down indicator light ........................ 3-5
Shifting .................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal............................................. 3-26
Sidestand .............................................. 3-47
Spark plugs, checking .......................... 6-10
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-2
Steering, checking ................................ 6-30
Stop mode indicator light ....................... 3-6
Stop mode switch ................................. 3-24
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