2018 YAMAHA NIKEN brake

Motorcycle care and stora ge
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EAU37834
Matte color cautionNOTICE
ECA15193
Some mo dels are equipped with
matte colored finished parts. Be
sure to consult a Yamaha dealer for
a d vice on what prod ucts to use be-
fore cleanin g the vehicle. Usin g a
b rush, harsh chemical pro ducts or
cleanin g compoun ds when cleanin g
these parts will scratch or damag e
their surface. Wax also shoul d not
b e applie d to any matte colored fin-
ishe d parts.
EAU83443
CareFrequent, thorough cleaning of the ve-
hicle will not only enhance its appear-
ance but also will improve its general
performance and extend the useful life
of many components. Washing, clean-
ing, and polishing will also give you a
chance to inspect the condition of the
vehicle more frequently. Be sure to
wash the vehicle after riding in the rain
or near the sea, because salt is corro-
sive to metals.TIP The roads of heavy snowfall areas
may be sprayed with salt as a de-
icing method. This salt can stay on
the roads well into spring, so be
sure to wash the underside and
chassis parts after riding in such
areas.
 Genuine Yamaha care and main-
tenance products are sold under
the YAMALUBE brand in many
markets worldwide.
 See your Yamaha dealer for addi-
tional cleaning tips.
NOTICE
ECA26280
Improper cleanin g can cause cos-
metic an d mechanical damag e. Do
not use:  high-pressure washers or
steam-jet cleaners. Excessive
water pressure may cause wa-
ter seepag e and d eterioration of
wheel bearin gs, brakes, trans-
mission seals an d electrical de-
vices. Avoi d hi gh-pressure
d eter gent applications such as
those availa ble in coin-operate d
car washers.
 harsh chemicals, inclu din g
stron g aci dic wheel cleaners,
especially on spoke or ma gne-
sium wheels.
 harsh chemicals, a brasive
cleanin g compoun ds, or wax on
matte-finishe d parts. Brushes
can scratch an d damag e the
matte-finish, use soft spon ge or
towel only.
 towels, spon ges, or brushes
contaminate d with a brasive
cleanin g prod ucts or stron g
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7 chemicals such as, solvents,
g
asoline, rust removers, brake
flui d, or antifreeze, etc.
Before washin g
1. Park the vehicle out of direct sun- light and allow it to cool. This will
help avoid water spots.
2. Make sure all caps, covers, elec- trical couplers and connectors are
tightly installed.
3. Cover the muffler end with a plas- tic bag and a strong rubber band.
4. Pre-soak stubborn stains like in- sects or bird droppings with a wet
towel for a few minutes.
5. Remove road grime and oil stains with a quality degreasing agent
and a plastic-bristle brush or
sponge. NOTICE: Do not use
d eg reasin g a gent on areas re-
quirin g lu brication such as
seals, gaskets, an d wheel axles.
Follow prod uct instructions.
[ECA26290]
Washing
1. Rinse off any degreaser and spray down the vehicle with a garden
hose. Use only enough pressure
to do the job. Avoid spraying wa-
ter directly into the muffler, instru-
ment panel, air inlet, or other inner
areas such as underseat storage
compartments.
2. Wash the vehicle with a quality au- tomotive-type detergent mixed
with cool water and a soft, clean
towel or sponge. Use an old tooth-
brush or plastic-bristle brush for
for hard-to-reach places.
NOTICE: Use col d water if the
vehicle has b een exposed to
salt. Warm water will increase
salt’s corrosive properties.
[ECA26301]
3. For windshield-equipped vehicles: Clean the windshield with a soft
towel or sponge dampened with
water and a pH neutral detergent.
If necessary, use a high-quality
windshield cleaner or polish for
motorcycles. NOTICE: Never use
any stron g chemicals to clean
the win dshiel d. A dditionally, some cleanin
g compoun ds for
plastic may scratch the win d-
shiel d, so b e sure to test all
cleanin g prod ucts before gen-
eral application.
[ECA26310]
4. Rinse off thoroughly with clean water. Be sure to remove all deter-
gent residues, as they can be
harmful to plastic parts.
After washin g
1. Dry the vehicle with a chamois or absorbent towel, preferably mi-
crofiber terrycloth.
2. For drive chain-equipped models: Dry and then lubricate the drive
chain to prevent rust.
3. Use a chrome polish to shine chrome, aluminum, and stainless
steel parts. Often the thermally in-
duced discoloring of stainless
steel exhaust systems can be re-
moved through polishing.
4. Apply a corrosion protection spray on all metal parts including
chrome or nickel-plated surfaces.
WARNING! Do not apply sili-
cone or oil spray to seats, han d
g rips, ru bber foot peg s or tire
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trea
ds. Otherwise these parts
will become slippery, which
coul d cause loss of control.
Thorou ghly clean the surfaces
of these parts before operatin g
the vehicle.
[EWA20650]
5. Treat rubber, vinyl, and unpainted plastic parts with a suitable care
product.
6. Touch up minor paint damage caused by stones, etc.
7. Wax all painted surfaces using a non-abrasive wax or use a detail
spray for motorcycles.
8. When finished cleaning, start the engine and let it idle for several
minutes to help dry any remaining
moisture.
9. If the headlight lens has fogged up, start the engine and turn on
the headlight to help remove the
moisture.
10. Let the vehicle dry completely be- fore storing or covering it.NOTICE
ECA26320
Do not apply wax to ru bber or
unpainte d plastic parts. 
Do not use a brasive polishin g
compoun ds as they will wear
away the paint.
 Apply sprays an d wax sparin gly.
Wipe off excess afterwar ds.
WARNING
EWA20660
Contaminants left on the brakes or
tires can cause loss of control.  Make sure there is no lu bricant
or wax on the brakes or tires.
 If necessary, wash the tires with
warm water an d a mil d d eter-
g ent.
 If necessary, clean the b rake
d iscs an d pa ds with b rake
cleaner or acetone.
 Before ri din g at hi gher spee ds,
test the vehicle’s brakin g per-
formance an d cornerin g b ehav-
ior.
EAU83472
Stora geAlways store the vehicle in a cool, dry
place. If necessary, protect it against
dust with a porous cover. Be sure the
engine and the exhaust system are
cool before covering the vehicle. If the
vehicle often sits for weeks at a time
between uses, the use of a quality fuel
stabilizer is recommended after each
fill-up.NOTICE
ECA21170
 Storin g the vehicle in a poorly
ventilate d room or coverin g it
with a tarp, while it is still wet,
will allow water an d humi dity to
seep in an d cause rust.
 To prevent corrosion, avoi d
d amp cellars, stab les (because
of the presence of ammonia)
an d areas where stron g chemi-
cals are stored .Long term stora ge
Before storing the vehicle long term (60
days or more):
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Specifications
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(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories)
Front brake:Type:
Hydraulic disc brakeRear brake:Type:
Hydraulic single disc brakeFront suspension:Type:Telescopic forkRear suspension:Type:
Swingarm (link suspension)Electrical system:System voltage:12 VBattery:Model:YTZ10S
Voltage, capacity: 12 V, 8.6 Ah (10 HR)Bul b watta ge:Headlight:
LED
Brake/tail light: LED
Front turn signal light:
LED
Rear turn signal light: LED
Auxiliary light: LED License plate light:
LED
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Index
AABS....................................................... 3-20
ABS warning light ................................... 3-6
Air filter element.................................... 6-15
Auxiliary DC connector ......................... 3-34
Auxiliary DC jack .................................. 3-33BBattery .................................................. 6-29
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating........................................... 6-26
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating........................................... 6-26
Brake fluid, changing............................ 6-23
Brake fluid level, checking.................... 6-21
Brake lever............................................ 3-20
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-19
Brake light switches ............................. 6-20
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-20CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-25
Canister ................................................ 6-11
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ............................... 3-26
Clutch lever........................................... 3-18
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-19
Coolant ................................................. 6-13
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 3-6
Cruise control indicator lights................. 3-5
Cruise control switches .......................... 3-4
Cruise control system............................. 3-8DData recording, vehicle........................... 9-2
Diagnostic connector ............................. 9-2
Dimmer/Pass switch............................... 3-4 D-mode (drive mode) ........................... 3-18
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 6-24
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-23
Drive mode switch ................................. 3-4
EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking ............. 6-15
Engine oil.............................................. 6-11
Engine serial number ............................. 9-1
Engine trouble warning light .................. 3-6FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-20
Front fork, adjusting ............................. 3-30
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-28
Fuel ...................................................... 3-24
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3
Fuel tank cap........................................ 3-23
Fuel tank overflow hose ....................... 3-26
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-31HHandlebar switches ............................... 3-3
Hazard switch ........................................ 3-4
Helmet holding cable ........................... 3-28
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-5
Horn switch ............................................ 3-4IIdentification numbers ........................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system .............. 3-35
Immobilizer system ................................ 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ......... 3-7
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-5MMain switch/steering lock ...................... 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic... 6-5Maintenance, emission control
system .................................................. 6-3
Matte color, caution................................ 7-1
MENU switch .......................................... 3-4
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ...................... 3-11
NNeutral indicator light ............................. 3-5OOil level warning light .............................. 3-5PPanel, removing and installing ................ 6-9
Parking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations.......................................... 2-1QQuick shift system ................................ 3-19RRear view mirrors .................................. 3-30SSafety information................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-27
SELECT switch ....................................... 3-4
Shift indicator light .................................. 3-7
Shifting.................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal............................................. 3-19
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ... 3-31
Sidestand.............................................. 3-34
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .... 6-27
Spark plugs, checking .......................... 6-10
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Stability bar ........................................... 6-33
Starting the engine ................................. 5-1
Steering bearings, lubricating ............... 6-29
Steering, checking ................................ 6-28
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