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Operation and important ri din g points
5-3
5
EAU16674
Shiftin gShifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
The gear positions are shown in the il-
lustration.TIPTo shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position ( ), press the shift pedal
down repeatedly until it reaches the
end of its travel, and then slightly raise
it.
NOTICE
ECA10261
Even with the transmission in
the neutral position, do not
coast for lon g period s of time
with the eng ine off, and d o not
tow the motorcycle for lon g d is-
tances. The transmission is
properly lu bricated only when
the en gine is runnin g. Ina de-
quate lu brication may damag e
the transmission.
Always use the clutch while
chan gin g g ears to avoi d d am-
a g in g the en gine, transmission,
an d d rive train, which are not
d esi gne d to withstan d the
shock of forced shifting.
EAU85370
To start out an d accelerate
1. Pull the clutch lever to disengage the clutch.
2. Shift the transmission into first gear. The neutral indicator light
should go out.
3. Open the throttle gradually, and at the same time, release the clutch
lever slowly. 4. After starting out, close the throt-
tle, and at the same time, quickly
pull the clutch lever in.
5. Shift the transmission into second gear. (Make sure not to shift the
transmission into the neutral posi-
tion.)
6. Open the throttle part way and gradually release the clutch lever.
7. Follow the same procedure when shifting to the next higher gear.
EAU85380
To decelerate
1. Release the throttle and apply both the front and the rear brakes
smoothly to slow the motorcycle.
2. As the vehicle decelerates, shift to a lower gear.
3. When the engine is about to stall or runs roughly, pull the clutch le-
ver in, use the brakes to slow the
motorcycle, and continue to
downshift as necessary.
4. Once the motorcycle has stopped, the transmission can be
shifted into the neutral position.
1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
1
N
2 3
4
5
6
1
2
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-36
6
EAU86420
En gine overheatin g
WARNING
EWAT1041
Do not remove the ra diator cap when the en gine an d ra diator are hot. Scal din g hot flui d an d steam may be
b lown out un der pressure, which coul d cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the en gine has coole d.
Place a thick ra g, like a towel, over the ra diator cap, an d then slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the
d etent to allow any resi dual pressure to escape. When the hissin g soun d has stoppe d, press d own on the cap
while turnin g it counterclockwise, an d then remove the cap.TIPIf coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended cool-
ant as soon as possible.
Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level
is OK.The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Have a Yamaha dealer checkand repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See TIP.)
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again,
have a
Yamaha dealer check
and repair the cooling system.
There is
leakage.
There is
no leakage.
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10-1
10
IndexAABS ....................................................... 3-14
ABS warning light ................................... 3-5
Air filter element and check hose,
replacing and cleaning ....................... 6-15
Auxiliary DC connector ......................... 3-24BBattery .................................................. 6-29
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-26
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-26
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-22
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-21
Brake lever ............................................ 3-14
Brake lever free play, checking............. 6-19
Brake light switches.............................. 6-20
Brake pedal........................................... 3-14CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-25
Canister................................................. 6-10
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-18
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-13
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-19
Coolant ................................................. 6-13
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 3-4DData recording, vehicle ........................... 9-2
Diagnostic connector.............................. 9-2
Dimmer switch ...................................... 3-12
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-24
Drive chain slack................................... 6-23
EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-1
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-10
Engine overheating ............................... 6-36
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-20
Front fork, adjusting ............................. 3-21
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-28
Fuel ....................................................... 3-16
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-4
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow
hose ................................................... 3-18
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-15
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-31HHandlebar switches .............................. 3-12
Hazard lights switch ............................. 3-12
Helmet holding cable ........................... 3-19
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-3
Horn switch .......................................... 3-12IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 3-25
Immobilizer system ................................ 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light .......... 3-5
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-3
Info switch ............................................ 3-13LLicense plate light bulb, replacing........ 6-32
Luggage strap holders ......................... 3-24MMain switch/steering lock....................... 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 6-5 Maintenance, emission control
system ..................................................6-3
Malfunction indicator light (MIL)..............3-4
Matte color, caution ................................7-1
Model label .............................................9-1
Multi-function meter unit .........................3-6
NNeutral indicator light ..............................3-3OOil pressure warning light .......................3-3PParking ....................................................5-4
Part locations ..........................................2-1
Pass switch ...........................................3-12RRear suspension, lubricating ................6-27SSafety information ...................................1-1
Seat .......................................................3-19
Shifting ....................................................5-3
Shift pedal .............................................3-13
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ....3-22
Sidestand ..............................................3-25
Sidestand, checking and lubricating.....6-27
Spark plugs, checking ............................6-9
Specifications .........................................8-1
Start/Engine stop switch .......................3-12
Starting the engine ..................................5-2
Steering, checking ................................6-29
Storage ...................................................7-3
Storage compartment ...........................3-20
Supporting the motorcycle ...................6-33
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................6-28
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