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Instrument and control functions
3-24
3 Using this switch changes the drive
mode to touring mode “T” or sports
mode “S”.
The throttle grip must be completely
closed in order to change the drive mo-
de.
The selected mode is shown on the
drive mode display. (See page 3-11.)
The drive mode cannot be changed
while the cruise control system is oper-
ating.
EAU55492
YCC-S system
The Yamaha Chip Controlled-Shift
(YCC-S) system allows you to shift
gears without a clutch lever. Further-
more, a shift lever is equipped on the
handlebar, allowing you to shift gears
with either the foot-operated shift ped-
al or the hand-operated shift lever.
When the engine is running and the
shift pedal or the shift lever is moved,
an electronic signal is sent to the MCU
which disengages the clutch, the ECU
adjusts the throttle valve, the gear shift
is made, and then the clutch is re-en-
gaged.
This is not an automatic transmission,
only the clutch system is automatic.
Gear shifts must still be made by the
rider.
TIP
Optimal clutch engagement is cal-
culated by the MCU according to
engine speed, vehicle speed, and
other factors.
See also Stop mode switch (page
3-23) and Shifting (page 5-4) for
more information.
MCU: motor control unit
ECU: engine control unit
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3-25
3
EAU40496
Shift pe dal
This motorcycle is equipped with a
constant-mesh 6-speed transmission.
The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the motorcycle. Neutral is at the
bottom position.
TIP
It is impossible to shift gears unless the
key is in the “ON” position.
The shift pedal can be adjusted to
three positions to suit the rider’s pref-
erence.
To a djust the shift ped al position
1. Remove the shift pedal by remov- ing the bolt. 2. Move the shift pedal to the desired
position.
3. Install the bolt, and then tighten it to the specified torque.
1. Shift pedal
1. Shift pedal
2. Bolt
3. Standard position
3
1
2
Tightenin g torque:
Shift pedal bolt: 7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 lb·ft)
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3
With the engine turned off:
1. Place vehicle on centerstand.
2. Move the sidestand down.
3. Set engine stop switch to run position.
4. Turn main switch to on position.
5. Shift transmission into neutral.
6. Apply the front or rear brake.
7. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still running:
8. Move the sidestand up.
9. Apply the rear brake (to prevent a
TCS error).
10. Shift transmission into gear.
11. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?
After the engine has stalled:
12. Move the sidestand up.
13. Release the brake.
14. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
The system is OK. The motorcycle can
be ridden.
The neutral switch, a brake light switch
or the YCC-S system may not be
working.
The motorcycle should not be ridden
until checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The sidestand switch may not be
working.
The motorcycle should not be ridden
until checked by a Yamaha dealer.
A brake light switch may not be working.
The motorcycle should not be ridden
until checked by a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
The vehicle must be placed on the centerstand during this inspection.
If a malfunction is found, have the vehicle inspected before riding.
YES NO
YESNO
NOYES
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Operation and important ri din g points
5-2
5
If any en gine trou ble shoul d oc-
cur during the en gine break-in
perio d, imme diately have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehi-
cle.
EAU86590
Startin g the en gine
The ignition circuit cut-off system will
enable starting when:
the transmission is in the neutral
position or
the transmission is in gear, the
sidestand is up, and the clutch le-
ver is pulled.
To start the engine
1. Turn the main switch on and set the engine stop switch to the run
position.
2. Confirm the indicator and warning light(s) come on for a few sec-
onds, and the go off. (See page
3-3.)
TIP
Do not start the engine if the en-
gine trouble warning light or the oil
level warning light remains on.
The ABS warning light should
come on and stay on until the ve-
hicle reaches a speed of 10 km/h
(6 mi/h).
NOTICE
ECA24110
If a warnin g or in dicator li ght does
not work as d escribed a bove, have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
3. Shift the transmission into the
neutral position.
4. Start the engine by pushing the start switch.
5. Release the start switch when the engine starts, or after 5 seconds.
Wait 10 seconds before pressing
the switch again to allow battery
voltage to restore.
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5-4
5
EAU55482
Shiftin g
Shifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
The gears can be shifted using either
the shift pedal or the hand shift lever.
Refer to page 3-24 for an explanation
of the YCC-S system, to page 3-25 for
the shift pedal operation, and to page
3-26 for the hand shift lever operation.
The gear positions are shown in the il-
lustration.
TIP
To shift the transmission into the
neutral position, press the shift
pedal down repeatedly, or push the “ ” side of the hand shift lever
repeatedly until the neutral indica-
tor light comes on.
When shifting from neutral to 1st
gear, the engine speed must be
lower than approximately 1300
r/min and the sidestand must be
up.
Shifting up is impossible if the en-
gine speed is too low.
Shifting down is impossible if the
engine speed is too high.
To avoid damaging the YCC-S
clutch, the shift down indicator
light flashes when it is necessary
to downshift. If this occurs, down-
shift until the indicator light stops
flashing.
When the stop mode function is
activated, the transmission auto-
matically shifts down when com-
ing to a stop.
NOTICE
ECA17951
Even with the transmission in the
neutral position, d o not coast for
lon g period s of time with the eng ine
off, an d d o not tow the vehicle for
lon g d istances. The transmission is
properly lu bricated only when the
en gine is runnin g. Ina dequate lu bri-
cation may d amage the transmis-
sion.
EAU73230To start out an d accelerate
1. Shift the transmission into first gear. The neutral indicator light
should go out.
2. Open the throttle gradually.
1. Gear positions
2. Shift pedal
1. Gear positions
2. Hand shift lever
2
1
2
N
1
1
2
3456
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Operation and important rid ing points
5-5
5 3. At the recommended shift points
shown in the following table, close
the throttle.
4. Shift the transmission into second gear. (Make sure not to shift the
transmission into the neutral posi-
tion.)
5. Open the throttle part way.
6. Follow the same procedure when shifting to the next higher gear.
TIP
When shifting gears in normal operat-
ing conditions, use the recommended
shift points.
EAU73240To decelerate
1. Release the throttle and apply both the front and the rear brakes
smoothly to slow the motorcycle.
2. At the recommended shift points shown in the following table, shift
to a lower gear.
3. When the motorcycle reaches 25 km/h (16 mph), the engine is about
to stall or runs roughly, use the
brakes to slow the motorcycle,
and continue to downshift as nec-
essary.
4. Once the motorcycle has stopped, the transmission can be
shifted into the neutral position.
The neutral indicator light should
come on.
WARNING
EWA17380
Improper brakin g can cause
loss of control or traction. Al-
ways use b oth brakes an d apply
them smoothly.
Make sure that the motorcycle
and the en gine 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 d am-
a g e.
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5-6
5
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).
EAU40584
Parkin g
When parking, stop the engine by turn-
ing the main switch to “OFF”, and then
remove the key.
TIP
When the main switch is turned to
“OFF” and the transmission is in gear,
the rear wheel cannot be moved.
WARNING
EWA14524
Always stop the en gine usin g
the main switch. When the en-
g ine stop switch has been used
in an emer gency, be sure to ap-
ply the front or rear brake while
the main switch is still on, as the
clutch automatically disen gag -
es a few secon ds after the en-
g ine is turne d off, an d the rear
wheel will move freely.
Since the en gine an d exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where ped estri-
ans or chil dren are not likely to
touch them and b e burne d.
Do not park on a slope or on soft
groun d, otherwise the vehicle
may overturn, increasin g the
risk of a fuel leak an d fire.
Do not park near grass or other
flammab le materials which
mi ght catch fire.
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