
Operation and important ri din g points
5-2
5
EAU54174
Startin g the eng ine
In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system (page 3-40) to enable starting,
one of the following conditions must be
met:
the transmission is in neutral.
the clutch lever is pulled and the
sidestand up.
To start the engine
1. Turn the main switch to “ON” and set the engine stop switch to “ ”.
2. Confirm the following lights come on for a few seconds, and then go
off. Oil level warning light
Engine trouble warning light
TCS indicator light
Cruise control indicator lights
Immobilizer system indicator
light
ABS warning light
Neutral indicator light
TIP
The ABS warning light should go
off when the vehicle reaches a
traveling speed of 10 km/h (6
mi/h).
The neutral indicator light should
be on when the transmission is in
neutral.
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.
3. Shift the transmission into neutral.
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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5-4
5
The neutral indicator light should
come on and then the clutch lever
can be released.
WARNING
EWA17380
Improper brakin g can cause
loss of control or traction. Al-
ways use both brakes an d apply
them smoothly.
Make sure that the motorcycle
and the eng ine have sufficiently
slowe d b efore shiftin g to a low-
er gear. En gag in g a lower gear
when the vehicle or en gine
speed is too hi gh coul d make
the rear wheel lose traction or
the en gine to over-rev. This
coul d cause loss of control, an
acci dent an d injury. It coul d also
cause en gine or d rive train dam-
a g e.
EAU16811
Tips for re ducin g fuel con-
sumption
Fuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the follow-
ing tips to reduce fuel consumption:
Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
Do not rev the engine while shift-
ing down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the en-
gine.
Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traf-
fic lights or at railroad crossings).
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6
3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn onthe electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
EAU39014
Replacin g a hea dlig ht bul b
This model is equipped with halogen
bulb headlights. If a headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.
NOTICE
ECA10651
Take care not to damag e the follow-
in g parts:
Hea dlig ht bul b
Do not touch the glass part of
the hea dlig ht bul b to keep it free
from oil, otherwise the transpar-
ency of the glass, the luminosity
of the b ulb, an d the bul b life will
b e ad versely affected . Thor-
ou ghly clean off any d irt and fin-
g erprints on the hea dlig ht bul b
usin g a cloth moistene d with al-
cohol or thinner.
Hea dlig ht lens
Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the head light
lens.
Do not use a hea dlig ht bul b of a
watta ge hi gher than specifie d.
1. Remove the headlight bulb cover
by turning it counterclockwise.
Specifie d fuses:
Main fuse: 50.0 A
Te r m i n a l f u s e 1 :
3.0 A
Headlight fuse: 20.0 A
Brake light fuse: 1.0 A
Parking lighting fuse:
7.5 A
Signaling system fuse: 7.5 A
Ignition fuse: 20.0 A
Radiator fan motor fuse:
20.0 A
Backup fuse: 7.5 A
Electronic throttle valve fuse: 7.5 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
20.0 A
ABS solenoid fuse: 20.0 A
ABS control unit fuse: 7.5 A
ABS motor fuse:
30.0 A
Cruise control fuse: 1.0 A
O/P (option) fuse: 20.0 A
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
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6
EAU58971
Replacin g an auxiliary lig ht
b ul b
This model is equipped with two auxil-
iary lights. If an auxiliary light bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove the windshield by remov- ing the screws.
2. Remove the cover by pulling it outward.
3. Remove the panel by removing the screws and the quick fastener
screw. 4. Remove the headlight unit cover
by removing the bolts.
5. Remove the headlight unit bolts, then pull the headlight unit slightly
out, making sure that it remains
supported. NOTICE: Be careful
not to pull the hea dlig ht lea ds.
[ECA16811]
1. Windshield
2. Screw
1. Cover
1
22
1
1. Panel
2. Screw
3. Quick fastener screw
1. Headlight unit cover
2. Bolt
3
22
1
1
22
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This model is equipped with LED-type
turn signal lights and an LED-type
brake/tail light.
If a turn signal light or the brake/tail
light does not come on, have a
Yamaha dealer check it.
Ti ghtenin g torque:
Windshield screw: 0.5 N·m (0.05 kgf·m, 0.37 lb·ft)
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Index
A
ABS ...................................................... 3-24
ABS warning light ................................... 3-4
Air filter element ................................... 6-17
Auxiliary DC jack .................................. 3-39
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ............... 6-35
B
Battery .................................................. 6-30
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ........ 6-26
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating .......................................... 6-27
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating .......................................... 6-27
Brake fluid level, checking ................... 6-25
Brake lever ........................................... 3-23
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-23
Brake light switches ............................. 6-23
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-24
C
Canister ................................................ 6-10
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Carriers ................................................. 3-37
Catalytic converter ............................... 3-30
Clutch lever ................................. 3-22, 6-22
Coolant ................................................. 6-16
Cowlings, removing and installing ......... 6-7
Cruise control indicator lights ................ 3-4
Cruise control switches ........................ 3-21
Cruise control system ............................ 3-6
D
Data recording, vehicle .......................... 9-3
Diagnostic connector ............................. 9-2
Dimmer/Pass switch ............................ 3-20
D-mode (drive mode) ........................... 3-19
E
Engine break-in ...................................... 5-5
Engine idling speed, checking ............. 6-18
Engine oil .............................................. 6-10
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, adjusting ............................. 3-34
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-29
Fuel....................................................... 3-28
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-4
Fuel tank cap........................................ 3-27
Fuel tank overflow hose ....................... 3-29
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-32
H
Handlebar switches .............................. 3-20
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-20
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-33
High beam indicator light........................ 3-3
Horn switch........................................... 3-20
I
Identification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 3-40
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light .......... 3-5
Indicator lights and warning lights .......... 3-3
L
License plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-38
Luggage strap holders .......................... 3-38
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 ......................................... 3-21
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 3-9
N
Neutral indicator light.............................. 3-3
O
Oil level warning light .............................. 3-4
P
Parking .................................................... 5-6
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
R
Rider seat.............................................. 3-30
Rider seat height, adjusting .................. 3-31
S
Safety information................................... 1-1
Select switch ........................................ 3-21
Shifting .................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal............................................. 3-22
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ... 3-36
Sidestand .............................................. 3-40
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .... 6-28
Spark plugs, checking ............................ 6-9
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-2
Steering, checking ................................ 6-29
Stop/Run/Start switch .......................... 3-20
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Supporting the motorcycle ................... 6-39
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 6-28
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10-2
10
T
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-26
Throttle grip free play, checking ........... 6-18
Tires ...................................................... 6-19
Tool kit .................................................... 6-2
Traction control system ........................ 3-25
Traction control system indicator light ... 3-5
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-39
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-40
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... 3-3
Turn signal light and brake/tail light ...... 6-37
Turn signal switch ................................. 3-20
V
Valve clearance..................................... 6-19
Vehicle identification number ................. 9-1
W
Wheel bearings, checking..................... 6-30
Wheels .................................................. 6-22
Windshield ............................................ 3-33
Y
Yamalube .............................................. 6-13
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