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3
NOTE:_ Make sure that the seats are properly
secured before riding. _
EAU00264
Helmet holder The helmet holder is located under the
rider seat.
To secure a helmet to the helmet
holder
1. Remove the rider seat. (See
page 3-11 for rider seat removal
and installation procedures.)
2. Attach the helmet to the helmet
holder, and then securely install
the seat.
EW000030
WARNING
_ Never ride with a helmet attached to
the helmet holder, since the helmet
may hit objects, causing loss of
control and possibly an accident. _To release the helmet from the hel-
met holder
Remove the rider seat, remove the hel-
met from the helmet holder, and then
install the seat.
1. Helmet holder
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EAU01688
Storage compartment This storage compartment is designed
to hold a genuine Yamaha U-LOCK.
(Other locks may not fit.) When placing
a U-LOCK in the storage compartment,
securely fasten it with the straps. When
the U-LOCK is not in the storage com-
partment, be sure to secure the straps
to prevent losing them.
When storing the owner’s manual or
other documents in the storage com-
partment, be sure to wrap them in a
plastic bag so that they will not get wet.
When washing the motorcycle, be
careful not to let any water enter the
storage compartment.
EAU01862
Adjusting the front fork This front fork is equipped with spring
preload adjusting bolts, rebound damp-
ing force adjusting screws and com-
pression damping force adjusting
screws.
EW000035
WARNING
_ Always adjust both fork legs equal-
ly, otherwise poor handling and loss
of stability may result. _
Spring preload
To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn
the adjusting bolt on each fork leg in di-
rection
a. To decrease the spring pre-
load and thereby soften the
suspension, turn the adjusting bolt on
each fork leg in direction
b.NOTE:_ Align the appropriate groove on the ad-
justing mechanism with the top of the
front fork cap bolt. _
1. U-LOCK
2. Strap
1. Spring preload adjusting bolt
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6
CE-01E
CE-07EEWA00012
WARNING
_ Because loading has an enormous
impact on the handling, braking,
performance and safety characteris-
tics of your motorcycle, you should
keep the following precautions in
mind. l
NEVER OVERLOAD THE
MOTORCYCLE! Operation of an
overloaded motorcycle may re-
sult in tire damage, loss of con-
trol, or severe injury. Make sure
that the total weight of rider, pas-
senger, cargo, and accessories
does not exceed the specified
maximum load for the vehicle.
l
Do not carry along loosely
packed items, which can shift
during a ride.
l
Securely pack the heaviest
items close to the center of the
motorcycle and distribute the
weight evenly on both sides.
l
Adjust the suspension and tire
air pressure with regard to the
load.
l
Check the tire condition and air
pressure before each ride.
_
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Load* Front Rear
Up to 90 kg250 kPa
(2.50 kg/cm
2,
2.50 bar)250 kPa
(2.50 kg/cm
2,
2.50 bar)
90 kg–maximum290 kPa
(2.90 kg/cm
2,
2.90 bar)290 kPa
(2.90 kg/cm
2,
2.90 bar)
High-speed riding290 kPa
(2.90 kg/cm
2,
2.90 bar)290 kPa
(2.90 kg/cm
2,
2.90 bar)
Maximum load* 196 kg
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories
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EW000080
WARNING
_ l
The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and de-
sign, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the motor-
cycle cannot be guaranteed.
l
After extensive tests, only the
tires listed below have been ap-
proved for this model by
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
l
Always make sure that the valve
caps are securely installed to
prevent air pressure leakage.
l
Use only the tire valves and
valve cores listed below to
avoid tire deflation during a
high-speed ride.
_
CE-10E
CE-10E
CE-14EEAU00684
WARNING
_ This motorcycle is fitted with super-
high-speed tires. Note the following
points in order to make the most ef-
ficient use of these tires.l
Use only the specified replace-
ment tires. Other tires may run
the danger of bursting at super
high speeds.
l
Brand-new tires can have a rela-
tively poor grip on certain road
surfaces until they have been
“broken in”. Therefore, it is ad-
visable before doing any high-
speed riding to ride conserva-
tively for approximately 100 km
after installing a new tire.
l
The tires must be warmed up
before a high-speed run.
l
Always adjust the tire air pres-
sure according to the operating
conditions.
_
FRONT
Manufacturer Size Model
Bridgestone 120/70 ZR17 BT50F
Dunlop 120/70 ZR17 D204FN
Michelin 120/70 ZR17MACADAM
90XM
Metzeler 120/70 ZR17 MEZ1
Metzeler 120/70 ZR17 MEZ2
REAR
Manufacturer Size Model
Bridgestone 180/55 ZR17 BT50R
Dunlop 180/55 ZR17 D204M
Michelin 180/55 ZR17MACADAM
90XM
Metzeler 180/55 ZR17 MEZ1
Metzeler 180/55 ZR17 MEZ2
FRONT & REAR
Tire air valve TR412
Valve core #9000A (original)
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EAU02939
Checking the front fork The condition and operation of the front
fork must be checked as follows at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
EW000115
WARNING
_ Securely support the motorcycle so
that there is no danger of it falling
over. _Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.To check the operation
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
EC000098
CAUTION:_ If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it. _
EAU00794
Checking the steering Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the pe-
riodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place a stand under the engine to
raise the front wheel off the
ground.
EW000115
WARNING
_ Securely support the motorcycle so
that there is no danger of it falling
over. _
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63. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on
the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
EAU00827
Replacing a headlight bulb This motorcycle is equipped with
quartz bulb headlights. If a headlight
bulb burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Disconnect the headlight and aux-
iliary light couplers, and then re-
move the headlight bulb cover.2. Unhook the headlight bulb holder,
and then remove the defective
bulb.
EW000119
WARNING
_ Headlight bulbs get very hot. There-
fore, keep flammable products away
from a lit headlight bulb, and do not
touch the bulb until it has cooled
down. _3. Place a new bulb into position, and
then secure it with the bulb holder.
1. Headlight coupler
2. Headlight bulb cover
1. Headlight bulb holder
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EAU03582
Front wheel To remove the front wheel
EW000122
WARNING
_ l
It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer service the wheel.
l
Securely support the motor-
cycle so that there is no danger
of it falling over.
_
1. Disconnect the speedometer ca-
ble from the front wheel.
2. Remove the front fender by re-
moving the bolts.3. Loosen the front wheel axle pinch
bolt, then the wheel axle and the
brake caliper bolts.
4. Lift the front wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 6-34.
5. Remove the brake hose holders
on each side by removing the
bolts.
6. Remove the brake calipers on
each side by removing the bolts.
7. Pull the wheel axle out, remove
the speedometer gear unit, and
then remove the wheel.1. Speedometer cable
2. Bolt (´ 4)
3. Front fender
4. Brake hose holder
5. Brake caliper
6. Bolt (´ 2)
1. Front wheel axle pinch bolt
2. Wheel axle
3. Bolt (´ 2)
4. Brake caliper
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6
EAU03537
Rear wheel To remove the rear wheel
EW000122
WARNING
_ l
It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer service the wheel.
l
Securely support the motor-
cycle so that there is no danger
of it falling over.
_
1. Loosen the axle nut and the brake
caliper bolts.
2. Lift the rear wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 6-34.3. Remove the axle nut, and then re-
move the brake caliper by remov-
ing the bolts.1. Axle nut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
3. Locknut
1. Bolt (´ 2)
2. Brake caliper
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