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EAU44926
Rear brake leverThe rear brake lever is located at the
left handlebar grip. To apply the rear
brake, pull this lever toward the han-
dlebar grip.
The rear brake lever is equipped with a
brake lever position adjusting dial. To
adjust the distance between the rear
brake lever and the handlebar grip,
push the brake lever away from the
handlebar grip and rotate the adjusting
dial. Make sure the setting number on
the adjusting dial aligns with the match
mark on the brake lever.
EAU63230
Rear brake lock leverThis vehicle is equipped with a rear
brake lock lever to prevent the rear
wheel from moving while stopped at
traffic signals, railroad crossings, etc.
To lock the rear wheel
Push the rear brake lock lever to the
left until it snaps into place.
To unlock the rear wheel
Push the rear brake lock lever back to
the original position.
TIPBe sure to check that the rear wheel
does not move when the rear brake
lock lever is applied.
WARNING
EWA12362
Never move the rear b rake lock lever
to the left while the vehicle is mov-
in g, otherwise loss of control or an
acci dent may result. Make sure that
the vehicle is stopped b efore mov-
in g the rear brake lock lever to the
left.
1. Rear brake lever
2. Distance
3. Match mark
4. Brake lever position adjusting dial
5
4321
1
3
2
4
1. Rear brake lock lever
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EAU65582
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)This model’s ABS features a dual elec-
tronic control system, which acts on
the front and rear brakes independent-
ly.
Operate the brakes with ABS as you
would conventional brakes. If the ABS
is activated, a pulsating sensation may
be felt at the brake levers. In this situa-
tion, continue to apply the brakes and
let the ABS work; do not “pump” the
brakes as this will reduce braking ef-
fectiveness.
WARNING
EWA16051
Always keep a sufficient d istance
from the vehicle ahea d to match the
ri din g speed 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.The ABS is monitored by an ECU,
which will revert the system to conven-
tional braking if a malfunction occurs.
TIP The ABS performs a self-diagno-
sis test each time the vehicle is
turned on and travels at a speed of
10 km/h (6 mi/h) or higher. During
this test, a clicking noise can be
heard and if either brake lever is
even slightly applied, a vibration
can be felt at the lever, but this
does not indicate a malfunction.
 This ABS has a test mode which
allows the owner to experience
the pulsation at the brake levers
when the ABS is operating. How-
ever, special tools are required, so
please consult your Yamaha deal-
er.NOTICE
ECA20100
Be careful not to damag e the wheel
sensor or wheel sensor rotor; other-
wise, improper performance of the
ABS will result.
1. Front wheel sensor rotor
2. Front wheel sensor
1. Rear wheel sensor rotor
2. Rear wheel sensor
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EAU77324
Fuel tank capTo access the fuel tank, open the fuel
tank cap lid. (See page 3-11.)
To remove the fuel tank cap, press the
lock release button and turn the fuel
tank cap counterclockwise. To install the fuel tank cap, turn it
clockwise until the lock release button
pops out.
WARNING
EWA11263
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly installe
d an d locked in
place before operatin g the vehicle.
Leakin g fuel is a fire hazar d.
EAU13222
FuelMake sure there is sufficient gasoline in
the tank.
WARNING
EWA10882
Gasoline an d gasoline vapors are
extremely flammab le. To avoid fires
an d explosions an d to re duce the
risk of injury when refuelin g, follow
these instructions.1. Before refueling, turn off the en- gine and be sure that no one is sit-
ting on the vehicle. Never refuel
while smoking, or while in the vi-
cinity of sparks, open flames, or
other sources of ignition such as
the pilot lights of water heaters
and clothes dryers.
2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. When refueling, be sure to insert the
pump nozzle into the fuel tank filler
hole. Stop filling when the fuel
reaches the bottom of the filler
tube. Because fuel expands when
it heats up, heat from the engine or
the sun can cause fuel to spill out
of the fuel tank.
1. Fuel tank cap lid
1. Lock release button
2. Fuel tank cap
1
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3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi-ately. NOTICE: Immediately
wipe off spille d fuel with a clean,
d ry, soft cloth, since fuel may
d eteriorate painted surfaces or
plastic parts.
[ECA10072]
4. Be sure to securely close the fuel tank cap.
WARNING
EWA15152
Gasoline is poisonous an d can
cause injury or death. Han dle gaso-
line with care. Never siphon gasoline
b y mouth. If you shoul d swallow
some gasoline or inhale a lot of g as-
oline vapor, or get some g asoline in
your eyes, see your doctor imme di- ately. If g
asoline spills on your skin,
wash with soap an d water. If gaso-
line spills on your clothin g, chan ge
your clothes.
EAU86072
Your Yamaha engine was designed to
use unleaded gasoline with a research
octane number of 95 or higher. If en-
gine knocking or pinging occurs, use a
gasoline of a different brand or higher
octane rating.
TIP This mark identifies the recom-
mended fuel for this vehicle as
specified by European regulation
(EN228).
 Confirm the gasoline pump nozzle
has the same fuel identification
mark.Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gaso-
hol containing ethanol and that con-
taining methanol. Gasohol containing
ethanol can be used if the ethanol con-
tent does not exceed 10% (E10). Gas-
ohol containing methanol is not
recommended by Yamaha because it
can cause damage to the fuel system
or vehicle performance problems.
1. Maximum fuel level
2. Fuel tank filler tube
1 2
Recommen
ded fuel:
Unleaded gasoline (E10 acceptable)
Octane num ber (RON):
95
Fuel tank capacity: 15 L (4.0 US gal, 3.3 Imp.gal)
Fuel tank reserve:
3.0 L (0.79 US gal, 0.66 Imp.gal)
E5
E10
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NOTICE
ECA11401
Use only unlea ded g asoline. The use
of lead ed g asoline will cause severe
d amag e to internal en gine parts,
such as the valves an d piston rin gs,
as well as to the exhaust system.
EAU80201
Fuel tank overflow hoseBefore operating the vehicle:  Check the fuel tank overflow hose
connection.
 Check the fuel tank overflow hose
for cracks or damage, and replace
it if necessary.
 Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank overflow hose is not blocked,
and clean it if necessary.
 Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank overflow hose is positioned
as shown.TIPSee page 8-12 for canister information.
EAU13435
Catalytic converterThe exhaust system contains catalytic
converter(s) to reduce harmful exhaust
emissions.
WARNING
EWA10863
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazar d or
b urns:
 Do not park the vehicle near
possi ble fire hazar ds such as
g rass or other materials that
easily burn.
 Park the vehicle in a place
where pe destrians or child ren
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
 Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has coole d down before
d oin g any maintenance work.
 Do not allow the en gine to i dle
more than a few minutes. Lon g
i d lin g can cause a b uild-up of
heat.
1. Fuel tank overflow hose
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
Since the stora ge compartment
may get wet when washin g the
vehicle, wrap any articles stored
in the compartment in a plastic
b ag .
 To avoi d humi dity from sprea d-
in g throug h the stora ge com-
partment an d to discourag e
possi ble mol d g rowth, wrap wet
articles in a plastic b ag b efore
storin g them in the compart-
ment.
 Do not keep anythin g valua ble
or breakab le in the stora ge
compartment.
 Since the stora ge compartment
accumulates heat from the en-
g ine an d from direct sunli ght, do
not store anythin g suscepti ble
to heat, such as foo d or flamma-
b le items, insid e the compart-
ment.
WARNING
EWA20960
 Do not exceed the load limit of
1.0 k g (2 l b) for the front stora ge
compartment. 
Do not exceed the load limit of
5.0 k g (11 l b) for the rear storag e
compartment.
 Do not exceed the maximum
loa d of 195 k g (430 l b) for the ve-
hicle.
EAU39672
Rear view mirrorsThe rear view mirrors of this vehicle
can be folded forward or backward for
parking in narrow spaces. Fold the mir-
rors back to their original position be-
fore riding.
WARNING
EWA14372
Be sure to fol d the rear view mirrors
b ack to their ori ginal position b efore
ri din g.1. Riding position
2. Parking position
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1 2
2
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EAU77585
Shock a bsorb er assem bly
WARNING
EWA10222
This shock ab sorber assem bly con-
tains hi ghly pressurize d nitro gen
g as. Rea d an d un derstan d the fol-
lowin g information before han dlin g
the shock a bsor ber assem bly.
 Do not tamper with or attempt
to open the cylind er assembly.
 Do not su bject the shock a b-
sor ber assem bly to an open
flame or other hi gh heat source.
This may cause the unit to ex-
plo de due to excessive gas
pressure.
 Do not d eform or d amage the
cylin der in any way. Cylin der
d amag e will result in poor
d ampin g performance.
 Do not dispose of a damag ed or
worn-out shock a bsor ber as-
sem bly


yourself. Take the shock
a b sor ber assem bly to a Yamaha
d ealer for any service.
This model is equipped with adjustable
suspension. The spring preload and re-
bound damping force can be adjusted.
Sprin g preloa d
Turn the adjusting ring in direction (a)
to increase the spring preload.
Turn the adjusting ring in direction (b)
to decrease the spring preload.
 Align the appropriate notch in the
adjusting ring with the position in-
dicator on the shock absorber.
 Use the special wrench included
in the tool kit to make the adjust-
ment. Re
boun d d ampin g force
Turn the adjusting screw in direction (a)
to increase the rebound damping
force.
Turn the adjusting screw in direction (b)
to decrease the rebound damping
force.
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 ring
2. Special wrench
3. Position indicator
1 234
5 67
1(a)
(b)
32
Sprin g preloa d setting :
Minimum (soft):
7
Standard:
4
Maximum (hard): 1
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5 2. Turn the vehicle power off.
3. Remove the auxiliary DC jack cap.
4. Turn the accessory off.
5. Insert the accessory plug into the
auxiliary DC jack.
6. Turn the vehicle power on and start the engine.
7. Turn the accessory on.
TIPWhen finished with your ride, be sure
to turn off the accessory, disconnect it,
and then install the auxiliary DC jack
cap.
WARNING
EWA14361
To prevent electrical shock or short-
circuiting , make sure that the cap is
installe d when the auxiliary DC jack
is not bein g use d.
EAU15306
Si destan dThe sidestand is located on the left
side of the frame. Raise the sidestand
or lower it with your foot while holding
the vehicle upright.TIPThe built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system,
which cuts the ignition in certain situa-
tions. (See the following section for an
explanation of the ignition circuit cut-
off system.)
WARNING
EWA10242
The vehicle must not be ri dden with
the si destan d d own, or if the si de-
stan d cannot b e properly moved up
(or does not stay up), otherwise the
si destan d coul d contact the g round
an d d istract the operator, resultin g
in a possi ble loss of control.
Yamaha’s ig nition circuit cut-off
system has been desi gne d to assist
the operator in fulfillin g the respon-
si bility of raisin g the si destan d b e-
fore startin g off. Therefore, check this system reg
ularly and have a
Yamaha dealer repair it if it does not
function properly.
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