2020 YAMAHA NIKEN GT ABS

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 .................................. 3-19
Shift pedal .................................... 3-19
Quick shift system ........................ 3-20
Brake lever.................................... 3-20
Brake pedal .................................. 3-21
ABS .............................................. 3-21
Traction control system ................ 3-22
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-24
Fuel ............................................... 3-25
Fuel tank overflow hose ............... 3-26
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-27
Seats ............................................ 3-27
Helmet holding cable.................... 3-29
Storage compartment .................. 3-29
Rear view mirrors.......................... 3-30 Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-30
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly.................................... 3-32
Auxiliary DC jacks ......................... 3-33
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
Engine break-in ............................... 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-2
Shifting ............................................ 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 5-4
Parking ............................................ 5-5
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
Why Yamalube.............................. 6-13
Coolant ......................................... 6-14
Air filter element ............................ 6-15
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-15
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................................ 6-16
Valve clearance............................. 6-16
Tires .............................................. 6-16
Cast wheels .................................. 6-19
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ............................................ 6-19
Checking the brake lever free
play ............................................ 6-20
Brake light switches ..................... 6-20
Checking the front and rear brake pads ................................ 6-21
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-22
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-23
Drive chain slack........................... 6-23
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain ................................. 6-25
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............. 6-27UB5BE1E0.book Page 1 Wednesday, October 30, 2019 9:59 AM

Instrument and control functions
3-5
3
EAU84530
“SELECT” switch
This switch is used to make setting
changes within the multi-function me-
ter unit. (See page 3-11.)
EAU84260
Drive mo de switch “MODE”
See page 3-18 for an explanation of
the drive mode.
EAU4939J
In dicator li ghts an d warnin g
li g hts
EAU11032
Turn si gnal in dicator li ghts “ ”
an d“”
Each indicator light will flash when its
corresponding turn signal lights are
flashing.
EAU11061
Neutral in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
EAU11081
Hi gh beam in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU11259
Oil level warnin g li ght “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
engine oil level is low. To prevent en-
gine damage, replenish the engine oil
as soon as possible.
Even if the oil level is sufficient, the
warning light may flicker when riding
on a slope or during sudden accelera-
tion or deceleration, but this is not a
malfunction. If a problem is detected in
the oil level detection circuit, the oil lev-
1. Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
2. Neutral indicator light “ ”
3. Left turn signal indicator light “ ”
4. High beam indicator light “ ”
5. Oil level warning light “ ”
6. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
7. Traction control system indicator light “ ”
8. Cruise control indicator lights “ ” “SET”
9. Right turn signal indicator light “ ”
10.Shift indicator light “ ”
11.ABS warning light “ ”
12.Immobilizer system indicator light “ ”123
654
118
910
78
12
ABS
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Instrument and control functions
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3
el warning light will flash repeatedly. If
this occurs, have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
TIPWhen the vehicle is turned on, the light
will come on for a few seconds and
then go off. If the light does not come
on, or if the light remains on after con-
firming that the oil level is correct (see
page 6-11), have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
EAU58402
Cruise control in
dicator li ghts “ ”
an d “SET”
These indicator lights come on when
the cruise control system is activated.
(See page 3-8.)TIPWhen the vehicle is turned on, these
lights should come on for a few sec-
onds and then go off. If the lights do
not come on, have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
EAU11449
Coolant temperature warnin g
li g ht “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
engine is overheating. If this occurs,
stop the engine immediately and allow
the engine to cool. (See page 6-36.)
For vehicles with a radiator fan, the ra-
diator fan(s) automatically switch on or
off according to the coolant tempera-
ture.TIPWhen the vehicle is turned on, the light
will come on for a few seconds, and
then go off. If the light does not come
on, or if the light remains on, have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. NOTICE
ECA10022
Do not continue to operate the en-
g ine if it is overheatin g.
EAU79311
En gine trou ble warnin g li ght “ ”
This warning light comes on if a prob-
lem is detected in the engine. If this oc-
curs, have a Yamaha dealer check the
on-board diagnostic system.
TIPWhen the vehicle is turned on, this light
should come on for a few seconds and
then go off. Otherwise, have a Yamaha
dealer check the vehicle.
EAU69895
ABS warnin g lig ht “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
vehicle is first turned on, and goes off
after starting riding. If the warning light
comes on while riding, the anti-lock
brake system may not work correctly.
WARNING
EWA16043
If the ABS warnin g li ght does not
turn off after reachin g 10 km/h (6
mi/h), or if the warnin g li ght comes
on while ri din g:
 Use extra caution to avoi d pos-
si ble wheel lock durin g emer-
g ency brakin g.
 Have a Yamaha dealer check
the vehicle as soon as possi ble.
ABS
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Instrument and control functions
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3
EAU12944
Brake ped alThe brake pedal is located on the right
side of the motorcycle. To apply the
rear brake, press down on the brake
pedal.
EAU84570
ABSThe anti-lock brake system (ABS) acts
on the front and rear brakes indepen-
dently.
WARNING
EWA16051
Always keep a sufficient distance
from the vehicle ahea d to match the
ri din g spee d even with ABS.
 The ABS performs best with
lon g b rakin g d istances.
 On certain surfaces, such as
rou gh or g ravel roa ds, the b rak-
in g d istance may b e longer with
the ABS than without.How to operate the brakes
Operate the brake lever and brake
pedal the same as you would conven-
tional brakes. If wheel slip is detected
while braking, ABS will activate and a
pulsating sensation may be felt at the
brake lever or brake pedal. Continue to
apply the brakes and let the ABS work.
Do not pump the brakes as this will re-
duce braking effectiveness. 
The ABS performs a self-check
when you first start off. During this
time a clicking noise from the hy-
draulic unit may be audible, and if
the brake lever or brake pedal is
applied a vibration can be felt, but
this is not a malfunction.
 The brake system will revert to a
conventional brake system in case
of ABS malfunction.
NOTICE
ECA20100
Be careful not to d amage the wheel
sensor or wheel sensor rotor; other-
wise, improper performance of the
ABS will result.
1. Brake pedal
1
1. Front wheel sensor
2. Front wheel sensor rotor
1
2
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Instrument and control functions
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3
EAU84611
A djustin g the shock a bsor ber
assem blyThis shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
ing knob and a rebound damping force
adjusting screw.NOTICE
ECA10102
To avoi d d amag ing the mechanism,
d o not attempt to turn b eyond the
maximum or minimum settin gs.Sprin g preloa d
Turn the adjusting knob in direction (a)
to increase the spring preload.
Turn the adjusting knob in direction (b)
to decrease the spring preload.
To set the spring preload, turn the ad-
juster in direction (b) until it stops, and
then count the clicks in direction (a).
TIP When turning the spring preload
adjuster in direction (b), the 0 click
position and the 1 click position
may be the same.
 When turning the spring preload
adjuster in direction (a), it may
click beyond the stated specifica- tions, however such adjustments
are ineffective and may damage
the suspension.
Re
boun d d ampin g force
Turn the adjusting screw in direction (a)
to increase the rebound damping for-
ce.
Turn the adjusting screw in direction (b)
to decrease the rebound damping for-
ce.
To set the rebound damping force, turn
the adjuster in direction (a) until it
stops, and then count the turns in di-
rection (b).
1. Spring preload adjusting knob
Sprin g preloa d settin g:
Minimum (soft): 0 click(s) in direction (a)
Standard: 1 click(s) in direction (a)
Maximum (hard):
24 click(s) in direction (a)
(a)
(b)
1
1. Rebound damping force adjusting screw
(a)
(b)
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Operation and important rid ing points
5-2
5
EAU86590
Startin g the eng ineThe 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 engine1. 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
3-5.)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.NOTICE
ECA11043
For maximum en gine life, never ac-
celerate har d when the en gine is
col d!
EAUM3632
TIPThis model is equipped with:
 a lean angle sensor. This sensor
stops the engine in case of a vehi-
cle turnover. If this happens, the
engine trouble warning light will
come on, but this is not a malfunc-
tion. Turn the vehicle power off
and then back on again to cancel
the warning light. Failing to do so
will prevent the engine from start-
ing even though the engine will
crank when pushing the start
switch.
 an engine auto-stop system. The
engine stops automatically if left
idling for 20 minutes. If the engine
stops, simply push the start
switch to restart the engine.
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-22
6
EAU40262
Checkin g the brake flui d levelBefore riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark.
Check the brake fluid level with the top
of the reservoir level. Replenish the
brake fluid if necessary.
Front brake Rear
brake
WARNING
EWA16011
Improper maintenance can result in
loss of b raking a bility. O bserve
these precautions:  Insufficient brake flui d may al-
low air to enter the b rake sys-
tem, re ducin g brakin g
performance.
 Clean the filler cap before re-
movin g. Use only DOT 4 b rake
flui d from a seale d container. 
Use only the specifie d b rake flu-
i d ; otherwise, the ru bber seals
may deteriorate, causin g leak-
a g e.
 Refill with the same type of
brake flui d. A dding a brake flui d
other than DOT 4 may result in a
harmful chemical reaction.
 Be careful that water or dust
d oes not enter the brake flui d
reservoir when refilling . Water
will si gnificantly lower the boil-
in g point of the flui d an d may re-
sult in vapor lock, an d d ir
t may
clo g the ABS hy draulic unit
valves.
NOTICE
ECA17641
Brake flui d may damag e painte d
surfaces or plastic parts. Always
clean up spille d flui d imme diately.As the brake pads wear, it is normal for
the brake fluid level to gradually go
down. A low brake fluid level may indi-
cate worn brake pads and/or brake
system leakage; therefore, be sure to
check the brake pads for wear and the
brake system for leakage. If the brake
1. Minimum level mark
1
1. Minimum level mark
Specified b rake flui d:
DOT 4
1
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6 battery tends to discharge more quick-
ly if the vehicle is equipped with op-
tional electrical accessories.
NOTICE
ECA16522
To char
ge a VRLA (Valve Re gulate d
Lea d Aci d) battery, a special (con-
stant-volta ge) battery char ger is re-
quire d. Usin g a conventional battery
char ger will damag e the b attery.To store the b attery
1. If the vehicle will not be used for more than one month, remove the
battery, fully charge it, and then
place it in a cool, dry place.
NOTICE: When removin g the
b attery, be sure to turn the main
switch off, then disconnect the
ne gative lea d before discon-
nectin g the positive lea d.
[ECA16304]
2. If the battery will be stored for
more than two months, check it at
least once a month and fully char-
ge it if necessary.
3. Fully charge the battery before installation. NOTICE: When in-
stallin g the battery, be sure to
turn the main switch off, then connect the positive lea
d b efore
connectin g the ne gative lea d.
[ECA16842]
4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals.NOTICE
ECA16531
Always keep the b attery charged .
Storin g a d ischar ged battery can
cause permanent battery damag e.
EAU84650
Replacin g the fusesThe fuse boxes and individual fuses
are located under the rider seat (see
page 3-27) and behind panel A (see
page 6-9).
To access fuse box 1, the main fuse,
and the ABS motor fuse, remove the
rider seat. (See page 3-27.)1. ABS motor spare fuse
2. ABS motor fuse
3. Fuse box 1
4. Main fuse
1 2
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