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4. Install the windshield to the high position by installing the bolts, and
then tighten the bolts to the spec-
ified torque. WARNING! A loose
win dshiel d coul d cause an acci- d
ent. Be sure to ti ghten the
screws to the specifie d torque.
[EWA15511]
5. Place the bolt access covers, and
then install the quick fasteners. To chan
ge the win dshiel d hei ght to
the low position 1. Remove the bolt access covers by removing the quick fasteners.
2. Remove the windshield by remov- ing the bolts.
3. Remove the bolts, and then install the bolts in the desired position.
1. Bolt
1. Bolt
1
1
1
1
1. Bolt
Tightenin g torque:
Windshield bolt: 8 N·m (0.8 kgf·m, 5.9 lb·ft)
1
1
1. Bolt access cover
2. Quick fastenerZAUM1518
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4. Install the windshield to the lowposition by installing the bolts, and
then tighten the bolts to the spec-
ified torque. WARNING! A loose
win dshield could cause an acci- d
ent. Be sure to ti ghten the
screws to the specifie d torque.
[EWA15511]
5. Place the bolt access covers, and
then install the quick fasteners.
EAU46833
Han dle bar position The handlebar can be adjusted to one
of two positions to suit the rider’s pref-
erence. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust
the position of the handlebar.
1. Bolt
1. Bolt
1
11
1
1. BoltTi ghtenin g torque:
Windshield bolt: 8 N·m (0.8 kgf·m, 5.9 lb·ft)
1
1
1. Handlebar
1
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EAU14895
A djustin g the shock a bsor ber
assem blies
WARNING
EWA10211
Always a djust both shock a bsor ber
assem blies equally, otherwise poor
han dlin g an d loss of sta bility may re-
sult.Each shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
ing ring.NOTICE
ECA10102
To avoi d d amag ing the mechanism,
d o not attempt to turn b eyond the
maximum or minimum settin gs.Adjust the spring preload as follows.
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 spring preload adjusting
tool included in the kit to make this
adjustment.
EAU78213
Auxiliary DC jack
WARNING
EWA14361
To prevent electrical shock or short-
circuitin g, make sure that the cap is
installe d when the auxiliary DC jack
is not b eing use d.NOTICE
ECA15432
The accessory connecte d to the
auxiliary DC jack shoul d not b e used
with the en gine turne d off, an d the
loa d must never excee d 12 W (1 A),
otherwise the fuse may blow or the
b attery may dischar ge.This vehicle is equipped with an auxil-
iary DC jack located within storage
compartment A.
A 12-V accessory connected to the
auxiliary DC jack can be used when the
main switch is in the “ON” position and
should only be used when the engine is
running.
To use the auxiliary DC jack
1. Open storage compartment A. (See page 3-9.)
1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Special wrench
3. Position indicator
Sprin g preloa d settin g:
Minimum (soft):
1
Standard: 3
Maximum (hard): 51 2345
2
1
(a)
(b)
3
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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 main switch on, and then start the engine. (See page 6-2.) 7. Turn the accessory on.
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.)
1. Auxiliary DC jack cap
1. Auxiliary DC jack
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1. Sidestand switchZAUM0648
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WARNING
EWA10242
The vehicle must not b e ridden with
the si destan d d own, or if the si de-
stan d cannot b e properly move d up
(or does not stay up), otherwise the
si destan d coul d contact the groun d
an d d istract the operator, resultin g
in a possi ble loss of control.
Yamaha’s i gnition circuit cut-off
system has been desi gne d to assist
the operator in fulfilling the respon-
si bility of raisin g the si destan d b e-
fore startin g off. Therefore, check
this system re gularly an d have a
Yamaha dealer repair it if it does not
function properly.
EAUT1098
I g nition circuit cut-off systemCheck the operation of the sidestand
switch according to the following pro-
cedure.
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Turn the main switch on.
Put the sidestand up.Push the start switch while applying
either of the brake levers. The engine will
start.Put the sidestand down.
If the engine stalls:
The sidestand switch is OK.Place vehicle on centerstand.
WARNING
The vehicle must be placed on the
centerstand during this inspection.
If a malfunction is found, have the vehicle
inspected before riding.
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