Table of contentsSafety information ............................ 1-1
Description ....................................... 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
Instrument an d control functions ... 3-1
Immobilizer system......................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-2
Indicator lights and warning  lights............................................ 3-4
Multi-function meter unit ................ 3-6
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-12
Clutch lever .................................. 3-13
Shift pedal .................................... 3-14
Brake lever.................................... 3-14
Brake pedal .................................. 3-14
ABS .............................................. 3-15
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-16
Fuel ............................................... 3-16
Fuel tank overflow hose ............... 3-18
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-19
Seats ............................................ 3-19
Helmet holding cable.................... 3-21
Storage compartment .................. 3-22
Adjusting the shock absorber  assembly ................................... 3-23
Luggage strap holders ................. 3-24
Auxiliary DC connector ................. 3-25
Sidestand ..................................... 3-25 Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-26
For your safety – pre-operation 
checks ............................................... 4-1
Operation an d important ri din g 
points ................................................. 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Shifting ............................................ 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel  consumption ................................ 5-3
Engine break-in ............................... 5-3
Parking ............................................ 5-4
Perio dic maintenance an d 
a d justment ........................................ 6-1
Tool kit ............................................ 6-2
Periodic maintenance charts .......... 6-3
Periodic maintenance chart for the  emission control system .............. 6-3
General maintenance and  lubrication chart ........................... 6-4
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-8
Canister .......................................... 6-9
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge...... 6-9
Coolant.......................................... 6-12
Replacing the air filter element 
and cleaning the check hose..... 6-14
Checking the throttle grip free 
play ............................................ 6-14
Valve clearance ............................. 6-15 Tires .............................................. 6-15
Cast wheels .................................. 6-17
Adjusting the clutch lever free 
play ............................................ 6-18
Checking the brake lever free 
play ............................................ 6-18
Brake light switches ..................... 6-19
Checking the front and rear  brake pads ................................ 6-19
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-20
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-21
Drive chain slack........................... 6-22
Cleaning and lubricating the  drive chain ................................. 6-23
Checking and lubricating the  cables ........................................ 6-24
Checking and lubricating the 
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the  brake and shift pedals............... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the  brake and clutch levers ............. 6-25
Checking and lubricating the 
sidestand................................... 6-26
Lubricating the swingarm  pivots......................................... 6-26
Checking the front fork ................. 6-27
Checking the steering................... 6-27
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-28
Battery .......................................... 6-28
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EAU23273
Checkin g the front forkThe condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the con dition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation 1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.  WARNING! To avoi d injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no  dan ger of it fallin g
over.
 [EWA10752]
2. While applying the front brake, push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
NOTICE
ECA10591
If any d amage is foun d or the front
fork  does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha  dealer check or re-
pair it.
EAU23285
Checkin g the steerin gWorn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Raise the front wheel off the ground. (See page 6-35.)
WARNING! To avoi d injury, se-
curely support the vehicle so
there is no  dan ger of it fallin g
over.
 [EWA10752]
2. Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steer-
ing.
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