2018 YAMAHA NIKEN fuel

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
Handlebar switches ........................ 3-3
Indicator lights and warning lights............................................ 3-5
Cruise control system..................... 3-8
Multi-function meter unit .............. 3-11
D-mode (drive mode).................... 3-18
Clutch lever .................................. 3-18
Shift pedal .................................... 3-19
Quick shift system ........................ 3-19
Brake lever.................................... 3-20
Brake pedal .................................. 3-20
ABS .............................................. 3-20
Traction control system ................ 3-21
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-23
Fuel ............................................... 3-24
Fuel tank overflow hose ............... 3-26
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-26
Seats ............................................ 3-27
Helmet holding cable.................... 3-28
Storage compartment .................. 3-29
Rear view mirrors.......................... 3-30 Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-30
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly.................................... 3-31
Auxiliary DC jack ........................... 3-33
Auxiliary DC connector ................. 3-34
Sidestand ...................................... 3-34
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-35
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 ........................... 6-5
Removing and installing the
panel ............................................ 6-9
Checking the spark plugs ............. 6-10 Canister ........................................ 6-11
Engine oil ...................................... 6-11
Coolant ......................................... 6-13
Air filter element ............................ 6-15
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-15
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................................ 6-15
Valve clearance............................. 6-16
Tires .............................................. 6-16
Cast wheels .................................. 6-18
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ............................................ 6-19
Checking the brake lever free
play ............................................ 6-19
Brake light switches ..................... 6-20
Checking the front and rear brake pads ................................ 6-20
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-21
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-23
Drive chain slack........................... 6-23
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain ................................. 6-24
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............. 6-26UBD5E0E0.book Page 1 Wednesday, April 25, 2018 2:23 PM

Safety information
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1operator and may limit control
ability, therefore, such accesso-
ries are not recommended.
 Use caution when adding electri-
cal accessories. If electrical ac-
cessories exceed the capacity of
the motorcycle’s electrical sys-
tem, an electric failure could re-
sult, which could cause a
dangerous loss of lights or engine
power.
Aftermarket Tires an d Rims
The tires and rims that came with your
motorcycle were designed to match
the performance capabilities and to
provide the best combination of han-
dling, braking, and comfort. Other
tires, rims, sizes, and combinations
may not be appropriate. See page 6-16
for tire specifications and for informa-
tion on servicing and replacing your
tires.
Transportin g the Motorcycle
Be sure to observe the following in-
structions before transporting the mo-
torcycle in another vehicle. 
Remove all loose items from the
motorcycle.
 Confirm there are no fuel or oil
leaks.
 Shift the transmission into gear.
 Secure with suitable straps that
are attached to solid parts of the
motorcycle, such as the frame or
upper front fork triple clamp. Do
not attach to turn signals, cowl-
ings and fairings, or any other
parts that can break. Choose the
location for the straps carefully so
the straps will not rub against
painted surfaces during transport.
 The suspension should be partial-
ly compressed by the tie-down
straps so that the motorcycle will
not bounce excessively during
transport.
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Description
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Right view
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3
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9
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1. Fuses (page 6-31)
2. Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-21)
3. Fuel tank cap (page 3-23)
4. Rebound damping force adjuster (page 3-30)
5. Compression damping force adjuster (page 3-30)
6. Coolant reservoir (page 6-13)
7. Engine oil level check window (page 6-11)
8. Engine oil filler cap (page 6-11) 9. Brake pedal (page 3-20)UBD5E0E0.book Page 2 Wednesday, April 25, 2018 2:23 PM

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Multi-function meter unit
WARNING
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Be sure to stop the vehicle before
makin g any settin g chan ges to the
multi-function meter unit. Chan gin g
settin gs while ri din g can d istract the
operator an d increase the risk of an
acci dent.
The multi-function meter unit is
equipped with the following:
 speedometer
 tachometer
 clock
 fuel meter
 eco indicator
 transmission gear display
 drive mode display
 TCS display
 QS indicator
 multi-function display
 brightness and shift light control
modeTIPThe multi-function meter unit can
be set to kilometers or miles. To
switch between kilometers and
miles, set the multi-function dis-
play to the odometer, and then
push the “RESET” button for one
second.
 “ ” does not function.
1. “TCS” button
2. “RESET” button
1
2
1. Transmission gear display
2. QS indicator
3. Tachometer
4. Speedometer
5. Fuel meter
6. Eco indicator “ECO”
7. Multi-function display
8. Clock
9. TCS display
10.Drive mode display
3
4
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7
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3
Spee
dometer
The speedometer shows your traveling
speed.
Tachometer The tachometer shows the engine
speed.
NOTICE
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Do not operate the en
gine in the ta-
chometer red zone.
Re d zone: 11200 r/min an d a boveClock
The clock uses a 12-hour time system.
To set the clock1. Turn the vehicle on.
2. Push the “MENU” switch for one
second, and the hour digits will
start flashing.
3. Push the “SELECT” switch up or down to set the hours. 4. Push the “MENU” switch, and the
minute digits will start flashing.
5. Push the “SELECT” switch up or down to set the minutes.
6. Push the “MENU” switch to start the clock.
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 last seg-
ment starts flashing, approximately 4.0
L (1.06 US gal, 0.88 Imp.gal) of fuel re-
mains. Refuel as soon as possible.
1. Speedometer
1. Tachometer
2. Tachometer red zone
1
1
2
1. Clock
1
1. Fuel meter
1
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TIPIf a problem is detected in the electrical
circuit, the fuel level segments will flash
repeatedly. If this occurs, have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.Eco in dicator
This indicator comes on when the vehi-
cle is being operated in an environ-
mentally friendly, fuel-efficient manner.
The indicator goes off when the vehicle
is stopped.TIPConsider the following tips to reduce
fuel consumption:  Avoid high engine speeds during
acceleration. 
Travel at a constant speed.
 Select the transmission gear that
is appropriate for the vehicle
speed.
Transmission gear display
This display shows the selected gear.
The neutral position is indicated by “N”
and by the neutral indicator light. Drive mo
de display
This display indicates which drive
mode has been selected: “1”, “2” or
“3”. For more details on the modes and
on how to select them, see page 3-18.
TCS display
1. Eco indicator “ECO”
1
1. Neutral indicator light “ ”
2. Transmission gear display
1
2
1. Drive mode display
1. TCS display
1
1
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3
This display indicates which traction
control system setting has been se-
lected: “1”, “2”, or “OFF”. For more de-
tails on the TCS settings and how to
select them, see page 3-21.
QS in
dicator
This indicator comes on when the
quick shift system (page 3-19) is turned
on. Multi-function
display
The multi-function display can show
the following:  odometer (ODO)
 two tripmeters (TRIP 1 and TRIP 2)
 fuel reserve tripmeter (TRIP F)
 instantaneous fuel consumption
 average fuel consumption
 coolant temperature
 air temperature
TIPThe odometer will lock at 999999.
 The tripmeters reset and continue
counting after 9999.9 is reached.
Push the “SELECT” switch to change
the display between the odometer
“ODO”, the tripmeters “TRIP 1” and
“TRIP 2”, instantaneous fuel consump-
tion “km/L”, “L/100 km”, or “MPG”, av-
erage fuel consumption “AVE – –.–
km/L”, “AVE – –.– L/100 km”, or “AVE
– –.– MPG”, coolant temperature “°C”,
and air temperature “°C Air”. When
pushing “ ”, the display will change
in the following order.
ODO → TRIP 1 → TRIP 2 → km/L,
L/100 km, or MPG → AVE – –.– km/L,
AVE – –.– L/100 km, or AVE – –.– MPG
→ °C (coolant) → °C Air → ODO
1. QS indicator1
1. Multi-function display
1
1. “SELECT” switch
1
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3 When the last segment of the fuel me-
ter starts flashing, the display changes
to the fuel reserve tripmeter “TRIP F”
and starts counting the distance trav-
eled from that point. In this case,
push “ ” to change the display in the
following order.
TRIP F
→ km/L, L/100 km, or MPG →
AVE – –.– km/L, AVE – –.– L/100 km, or
AVE – –.– MPG → °C (coolant) → °C Air
→ ODO → TRIP 1 → TRIP 2 → TRIP F
TIP Push “ ” to change the display
in the opposite order.
 To reset a tripmeter, push the
“RESET” button for one second.
 The fuel reserve tripmeter can be
reset manually, or you can allow it
to reset automatically after refuel-
ing and traveling about 5 km (3
mi).
Instantaneous fuel consumption
Instantaneous fuel consumption can
be set to “km/L”, “L/100 km”, or
“MPG”.
 “km/L”: the distance that can be
traveled on 1.0 L of fuel
 “L/100 km”: the amount of fuel
necessary to travel 100 km
 “MPG”: the distance that can be
traveled on 1.0 Imp.gal of fuelTIPTo switch between “km/L”, “L/100
km”, and “MPG”, push the “RE-
SET” button for one second.
 When traveling under 10 km/h (6
mi/h), “– –.–” is displayed.
Averag e fuel consumption
Average fuel consumption can be set
to either “AVE – –.– km/L”, “AVE – –.–
L/100 km”, or “AVE – –.– MPG”.  “AVE – –.– km/L”: the average dis-
tance that can be traveled on 1.0 L
of fuel
 “AVE – –.– L/100 km”: the average
amount of fuel necessary to travel
100 km
 “AVE – –.– MPG”: the average dis-
tance that can be traveled on
1.0 Imp.gal of fuelTIPTo reset the average fuel con-
sumption, push the “RESET” but-
ton for one second.
1. Instantaneous fuel consumption display
1
1. Average fuel consumption display
1
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