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Han dle bar switch
EAU53962En gine stop switch “ENGINE STOP”
Hold this switch pushed until the en-
gine stops.
EAU64023
Clutch lever
The clutch lever is located on the left
side of the handlebar. To disengage
the clutch, pull the lever toward the
handlebar grip. To engage the clutch,
release the lever. The lever should be
pulled rapidly and released slowly for
smooth clutch operation.
The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch lever position adjusting bolt. Ad-
just the distance between the clutch le-
ver and the handlebar grip as follows. 1. Loosen the locknut.
2. While holding the clutch lever pulled slightly towards the handle-
bar grip, turn the adjusting bolt in
direction (a) to increase the dis-
tance, and in direction (b) to de-
crease it.
3. Tighten the locknut.
1. Engine stop switch “ENGINE STOP”
1. Clutch lever
2. Locknut
3. Clutch lever position adjusting bolt
4. Distance between clutch lever and handle- bar grip
4 2
13
(b)
(a)
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Shift pe dal
The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the motorcycle. To shift the
transmission to a higher gear, move
the shift pedal up. To shift the trans-
mission to a lower gear, move the shift
pedal down. (See page 6-4.)
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Brake lever
The brake lever is located on the right
side of the handlebar. To apply the
front brake, pull the lever toward the
throttle grip.
The brake lever is equipped with a
brake lever position adjusting bolt. Ad-
just the distance between the brake le-
ver and the throttle grip as follows.
1. Slide the rubber cover toward the end of the brake lever.
2. Loosen the locknut.
3. While holding the lever pushed away from the throttle grip, turn
the adjusting bolt in direction (a) to
increase the distance, and in di-
rection (b) to decrease it.
4. Tighten the locknut.
5. Slide the rubber cover to its origi- nal position.
1. Shift pedal
1
1. Rubber cover
2. Brake lever
3. Locknut
4. Brake lever position adjusting bolt
5. Distance between brake lever and throttle grip
1
4
3
(a)
(b)
2
5
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4
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Brake ped al
The brake pedal is located on the right
side of the motorcycle. To apply the
rear brake, press down on the brake
pedal.
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Fuel tank cap
To remove the fuel tank cap, turn it
counterclockwise, and then pull it off.
To install the fuel tank cap, insert it into
the tank opening, and then turn it
clockwise.
WARNING
EWA11092
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly close d after fillin g fuel.
Leakin g fuel is a fire hazar d.
1. Brake pedal
1
1. Fuel tank cap
1
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4 wash with soap an
d water. If  gaso-
line spills on your clothin g, chan ge
your clothes.
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Fuel tank  breather hose
Before operating the motorcycle:
 Check the fuel tank breather hose
connection.
 Check the fuel tank breather hose
for cracks or damage, and replace
it if necessary.
 Make sure that the fuel tank
breather hose is not blocked, and
clean it if necessary.
1. Fuel tank breather hose
1
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4. Remove the muffler bolt, and then
remove the muffler.
5. Remove the rear frame bolts, and then remove the rear frame as-
sembly. 6. Loosen the locknut.
7. Turn the adjusting nut in direction
(a) to increase the spring preload.
Turn the adjusting nut in direction
(b) to decrease the spring preload.
 A special wrench can be ob-
tained at a Yamaha dealer to
make this adjustment.
 The spring preload setting is
determined by measuring
distance A, shown in the illus-
tration. The longer distance A
is, the lower the spring pre-
load; the shorter distance A
is, the higher the spring pre-
load. With each complete
turn of the adjusting nut, dis-
tance A is changed by 1.5
mm (0.06 in).
1. Bolt
2. Panel
1. Muffler
2. Muffler bolt
1. Rear frame assembly
2. Rear frame bolt
1
2
2
1
2
1
1. Rear frame assembly
2. Rear frame bolt
1. Locknut
2. Spring preload adjusting nut
2
1
1
2
(a)
(b)
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8. Tighten the locknut to the speci-fied torque.  NOTICE: Always
ti g hten the locknut ag ainst the
a d justin g nut, and  then tighten
the locknut to the specified
torque.
 [ECA10122]
9. Install the rear frame assembly as shown, and then tighten the rear
frame bolts to the specified
torque. 10. Install the muffler, and then tighten
the muffler bolt to the specified
torque.
11. Place the panels in their original position, and then install the bolts.
12. Tighten the clamp bolt.
13. Install the seat.
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 clicks in di-
rection (b).
1. Distance A
Sprin g preloa d:
Minimum (soft): Distance A = 205.5 mm (8.09 in)
Standard: Distance A = 199.0 mm (7.83 in)
Maximum (hard):
Distance A = 195.0 mm (7.68 in)
Ti ghtenin g torque:
Locknut: 30 N·m (3.0 kgf·m, 22 lb·ft)
1
Tightening  torque:
Rear frame bolt: 23 N·m (2.3 kgf·m, 17 lb·ft)
Ti ghtening  torque:
Muffler bolt: 10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-13
7
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A djustin g the throttle  grip free 
play
Measure the throttle grip free play as
shown.
Periodically check the throttle grip free
play and, if necessary, adjust it as fol-
lows.
TIP
The engine idling speed must be cor-
rectly adjusted before checking and
adjusting the throttle grip free play.
1. Slide the rubber cover back.
2. Loosen the locknut.
3. To increase the throttle grip free
play, turn the adjusting nut in di-
rection (a). To decrease the throt-
tle grip free play, turn the adjusting
nut in direction (b). 4. Tighten the locknut and then slide
the rubber cover to its original po-
sition.
1. Throttle grip free play
Throttle g rip free play:
3.0–6.0 mm (0.12–0.24 in)
1. Locknut
2. Throttle grip free play adjusting nut
3. Rubber cover
1 2
3
(a)
(b)
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Spoke wheels
WARNING
EWA10611
The wheels on this mo del are not
d esi gne d for use with tu beless tires.
Do not attempt to use tu beless tires
on this mo del.
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the following points
regarding the specified wheels.
 The wheel rims should be
checked for cracks, bends, warp-
age or other damage and the
spokes for looseness or damage
before each ride. If any damage is
found, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the wheel. Do not attempt
even the smallest repair to the
wheel. A deformed or cracked
wheel must be replaced.
 The wheel should be balanced
whenever either the tire or wheel
has been changed or replaced. An
unbalanced wheel can result in
poor performance, adverse han-
dling characteristics, and a short-
ened tire life.
EAU65775
Adjustin g the clutch lever free 
play
Measure the clutch lever free play as
shown.
Periodically check the clutch lever free
play and, if necessary, adjust it.
To increase the clutch lever free play,
turn the clutch lever free play adjuster
in direction (a). To decrease the clutch
lever free play, turn the adjuster in di-
rection (b).
TIP
If the specified clutch lever free play
cannot be obtained as described
above, proceed as follows.
1. Fully turn the adjuster in direction
(a) to loosen the clutch cable.
2. Slide the rubber cover and clutch lever free play adjuster back fur-
ther down the clutch cable, and
then loosen the locknut.
3. To increase the clutch lever free play, turn the clutch lever free play
adjusting bolt in direction (a). To
1. Clutch lever free play
2. Clutch lever free play adjuster
Clutch lever free play:7.0–12.0 mm (0.28–0.47 in)
2
1 (b)
(a)
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