2020 YAMAHA NIKEN GT steering wheel

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

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Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ........6-27
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ...6-28
Checking the front fork..................6-28
Checking the steering ...................6-29
Lubricating the steering bearings .....................................6-29
Checking the wheel bearings ........6-30
Battery ...........................................6-30
Replacing the fuses .......................6-31
Vehicle lights .................................6-33
Troubleshooting ............................6-34
Troubleshooting chart ...................6-35
Motorcycle care an d stora ge ..........7-1
Matte color caution .........................7-1
Care .................................................7-1
Storage ............................................7-3
Specifications ....................................8-1
Consumer information .....................9-1
Identification numbers .....................9-1
Diagnostic connector ......................9-2
Vehicle data recording ....................9-2
In dex ................................................10-1
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Index
10-2
10
Steering, checking ................................ 6-29
Stop/Run/Start switch ............................ 3-4
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment ........................... 3-29
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 6-28TThrottle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-26
Throttle grip free play, checking ........... 6-16
Tires ...................................................... 6-16
Tool kit .................................................... 6-2
Traction control system ........................ 3-22
Traction control system indicator light ... 3-7
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-34
Troubleshooting chart........................... 6-35
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... 3-5
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-4VValve clearance..................................... 6-16
Vehicle identification number ................. 9-1
Vehicle lights ......................................... 6-33WWheel bearings, checking..................... 6-30
Wheels .................................................. 6-19YYamalube .............................................. 6-13
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