AWARNING ‘The: engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the a State of; California to cause cancer, birth defects of. other reproductive harm. venana UTCAUF-E5.01 A\ Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold.INTRODUCTION asim Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha FZS106(C). This model is the result of Yamaha's vast experience jn the production of fine sporting, touring, and pacesetting racing'rrachines. it represents the high degree of craftsmanship and reliability that have made Yamaha 5 leader in these filds. This manual will give you an understanding ef the operation, inepection, and basic maintenance of this motorcycle. If you "have any questions concerning the operation or maintenance of your motorcycle, please consult a Yamaha dealer. ‘The design and manufacture of this Yamatia motorcycie fuly comply With the emissions standards for clean air applicable at the date of manufacture. Yamaha has ret these standards without rédycing the performance or economy of operation of the motorcycle. To maintain these high standards, i is important that yolx2nd your Yamaha dealer pay close attention to the recommended raintenence schedises and operating instructions contained within this manual. ‘Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore) while this manual contains the mst cur- rent product information avcilable at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your motoreycle and this manual. If thera is any question concoming this manual, ploasa consult a Yamaha doaler. FOUN Please read this manual and the "YOU AND YOUR MOTORGYCLE: RIDING TIPS” booklet carefuly betore operating this motorcycle. Do not attempt to operate this motorcycle until you have attained adequate knowledge of its con- trols and operating features. Reqular inspections and careful maintenance, along with good operating techniques, will help ensure that you safely enjoy the capabilities and reliability of this motorcycle.IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION Particularly importantiinformation is distinguished in this manual by the following notations, This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death of serious injury. " ANOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to a vehicle or other property. damage'ta the TP ATTIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer. "Product and specifiéations are subject to change without notice.FZS10E(C) =, OWNER'S MANUAL ©2013 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, US.A. ‘ist edition, September 2013 All sights reserved. Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. is expressly prohibited. Printed in Japan. PIN LIT-11625-27-52TABLE OF CONTENTS LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS oy SAFETY INFORMATION 24 DESCRIPTION a4 Left view’... B a4 Right view. 22 Controle ard mtruments venue 43 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS. i 44 Main swich/steering ioc na ldicator lights end warning Tighten idan AB ‘Multi-function meter u 45 Hanalebar switches 49 {Glutch lever vena 10 Shit pedal. sevens #11 Brake lover... “nt Brake pedal... ant Fuel tank cap. 412 Ful Me 412 Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose... ad Catalytic converters, 44 Seats... oe $15 Storage compartment $16 Rear View mirOFS..0c10- 447 ‘Adjusting the front fOtK.crueseoue S17 ‘Adjusting the shock absorber assamby, ang Luggage strap holders, 4-21 EXUP system aDt Sidestand 4,92 Ignition circuit eut-off system 422 FOR YOUR SAFETY — PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .......-5-1 ‘OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS... Starting the engine. Shitting Engine break Parking en PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ooo. eels TA OWNEE'S 1001 Kl rorrren ronson Periodic maintenance chart for the, ‘emission contral system. 1 General maintenance and lubrication chart 75 Removingand instafing panels.....7-2 Checking the spark plLgS....n0u 7-10 Canister (or California only) en 2-17 Engine oil and oiffilter cartridge.... 7-12 Coolart... " mars Replach the air iter élement...7-18 Checking the engine idling speed. Checking the throttle grip ree piay. Valve clearance Tires. Cast wheels ‘Adjusting the clutch lever tee Poona Choking the rake lover roo eI ‘ Brake ight suitors. ‘Checking the front and reer brake pads Checking the brake fluid level ‘Changing the brake fluic Drive chain slack... Cleaning and lubricating the drive GNM enneersronn ‘Checking and lubricating the CADES a ‘Checking and iubricating the ‘throttle grip ard cable, ‘Checking and lubricating the bbtake and shift padals, ‘Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers. Checking and lubricating the ccenterstand and sidestand, Checking the front fork.. ‘Checking the steering... 18 718. 719 LTO nT rer 1-28 128 7-28 1-29 7-30 30 7-31TABLE OF CONTENTS’, Checking the wheel bearings .....7-31 Battery 7.32 Replacing the fuses. 7.33 __. Replacing a headlight bulb.....7-35 “Replacing the tai/orake light “bulb 7.36 Replacing a tum sigral light bulb. 7.28 Roplacingthe license plats ight BUD ang 7.37 Front wheels enn 728 7.39 7-41 742 Troubleshooting charts MOTORCYCLE CARE AND %, STORAGE... “4, Matte color caution a CAFO ese oc L ‘Srorage, 4 SPECIFICATIONS.. ot CONSUMER INFORMATION.......10-1 Identification NUMBEES enn 10-4 Reporting salety defects ann... 10-3 Motoroyole noise regulation sain 10-4 Maintenance record ... 10-5 YAMAHA MOTOR. ‘CORPORATION. US.A ‘STREET AND ENDURO. MOTORCYCLE LIMITED, WARRANTY. YAMAHA EXTENDED SeAVICE: WES). INDEX 107 90-9 FeLOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS a Ne urs Read and understand all ofthe labels on your vehicle. They Gontain important information for safe and proper operation of your vehicle. Never remove any labels from your vehicie. Ifa label becomes difficult to read or comes off, a replacement 5,, labels availabe from your Yamaha dealer. @ s gLOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS SS 2 = __NOTICE ] y RWARNING [* Gagnieg wir axanre or | TarGRE VOU Gremare THis VENICUE FERS me 8 THE OWNER'S. WANUAL AND ALL LABELS Soweheen dgmape o Alwavs WEAR “AN APPROVED MOTORCYCLE cohen ELMET eyecare ptecive ang 4 Use newt detergent 3kg (7 lbs} 3, —— ‘A WARNING epg ies ae weds ee PCa as omer neal x poe Ba, A WARNING This unit contcins high pressure itvonen gas Mishanding can cause-yepiosion. # ead owners manual foznstructons 1 Donot ininerate, punctur@or open 12LOCATION.OF IMPORTANT LABELS 1 Californiaonly 2 California only EMISSION HOSE ROUTING Meese OLey FUEL TANK AMOSPHERE: 4 2 a INTAKESNANIFOLDQYSAFETY INFORMATION Bea Responsible Owner As the vehicle's owner, you are re sponsible for the safe and proper oper ation of your motorcycle, Motorcycles are single-track vehicles. Their sate use and operation are de- pendent upen the use of proper riding techniques as well as the expertise of the, operator. Every operator should know the following requirements bé- {ors riding this motorcycle He of she should: © Obtain thorough instructions from a competent source on all aspects of motorcycle operation © Observe the waminas and mainte nance requirements in this Own- fr's Manual. © Obtain qualified training in safe and proper nding techniques. ‘© Obtain professional techriigal ser- Vice as Indicated in this Owner's Manual and/or when madeneces- saty by mechanical conditions. Never operate @ motorcycle with out proper training or instruction ‘Take 2 training course. Beginners should receive training froma cer- tified instructor. Contact ani autho rized motorcycle dealer to find out about the training courses nearest you. ey ‘Safe Riding Perform the pre-operatién checks ‘each time you use the vehicle to make sure it Is in safe operating condition. “Failure to inspect or maintain the vahi- cle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage. ‘Soe page 5-1 fora list of pre-cperation checks, © This motgreycle is designed to cary the dperator and a passen- ger. ; © The falure of motorists to detect and recognize motdiaycles in taf- fic is the predominating cause ot automobile/motorcycle atcidents. Many acciderts have basen caused by an automabic driver who did not see the motorcycle. ‘Making yourself conspicuous ap- 2 pearsto be very effective inrecuo- ing the chance of this"type of accident, * Therefore: é + Wear a brightly colored jacket. "» © Use extra caution when you are approaching and passing through intersections, sinc in- tersections are the most likely places formotercycle accidents to occur. * Ride where other motorists can see you. Avoid riding in another motorist’s bind spot, * Never maintain a métoroycle without proper _ knoWiedge. Contact an authorized motorcy- cle dealer to inform you on bas sic motorcycle maintenance. Certain maintenance can only be carried out by certified stat© Many accidents involve: inexpari- enced operators. Infact, many op- crators whe have boen involved in accidents do not even have a clit- rent motorcycle icense. ‘© Make sure that you are qualified and that you only lend your mo- torcycle to other qualified oper- ators. = Know your skils and. limits Staying within your lite may help you to avoid, an accident. + We recommend that you prac- tice riding your motoraycle Where thereis notraffic uatil you have become thoroughly famil- iarwith the motorcycle and all of its contro, @ Many sccidents have been caused by error of the motorcycle operator. A typical error made by the operator is veering wide on a tum due to excessive speed or un- dercornering (insufficient lean an- ale for the speed}. * Always obey the Spaed iit and never travel faster than warrant- ed by road end tafe. condi- tions, SAFETY INFORMATION '* Always signal before turning or changing lanes. Make sure that other motorists can soe you. The posture of the operator and passenger is important for proper control. = The operator should keep both “hands on the handlebar and bath feet on the operator foot- rests'during oparation to main- tain cof! of the motorcycle. + The passenger should always hold enta the operator, the seat sirap or grab bar, it equipped, with both hands and keep both feet on the passenger footrests. Never carry a passenger unless: he or sha can frmly place both feet on the passenger ‘ootresto. Never ride under the influence of algohol or other drugs Thismetorcycis 1S designed for on-foad use only. It is not suitable tor oftoad use 22 Protective Apparel The majorty of fatalities from motorcy- cle accidents are the:rosuit of head in- |uies. The use of a safety helmet is the single most critical factor in the pre- vention or reduction of head injunes. © Always wear an aporoved helmet. © Wear a face shield or godales. Wind in your unprotected eyes ould contrioute to an impaitmant Gf vision that could delay seeing a hazard. © The use of a jacket, heavy boots, trousers, gloves, etc., is effective in preventing. or reducing abra- sions or lacerations. © Never wear loosefiting clothes, otherwise they could-catch on the control levers, footrests, or wheels and cause inury of an accident, © Alvays wear protective clothing that covers your legs, ankles, and «feet. The engine or exhaust sys ‘tem become vary hot during oF af- teroperation and can cause uns: © A passenger chould alco observe the above precautions./\ SAFETY INFORMATION Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning All engine.exhaust contains carbon monoxide, “i,deadly gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause head- aches, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, Confusion, and eventually death, Carbon Monoxide is 2 colorless, odor~ less, tasteless gas which ray be pres- ent even it you do rot see or smell any engine exhaust. Deadly lovels of, car- bon monoxide can collect rapidly and you can quickly be overcome and un= abitg save yourself. Also, deadly lev- els of Carbon monoxide can linger for hours or‘days in enclosed or poorly ventilated teas. If you experiance any symptoms of carbon monoxide poi- soning, leave the sea immediately, get fresh alr, and SEEK MEDICAL TREAT- MENT. ® © Donot run engine indoors. Even if You try to ventiate enginaexnaust with fans or open windows, and doors, carbon monoxide can rp- idly reach clangerous levels, Do not run engine in poorly venti- lated or partially enciosed arcas suchas bams, garages, or car- pons. © Donotrun engine outdoors where When loading within this weight limit, ‘engine exhaust can be drawn into keep the following in minds a building through openings such as windows and doors. Loading Adding accessories or cargo to your motorcycle can adversely affect stabi- ity end handling if the weight distnbu- tion of the motorcycle is changed. To avoid the possibility of an accident, use ‘extreme caution when adding cargo or accessories: to your moiorcyclt, Use extra care when riding a motoréycle that has added cargo or accessories. Here, along with the information about accessories below, are some ganeral guidelines io follow if loading cargo to your motorayole: The total weight of the operator, pas- Senger, accessories and cargo must not exceed the maximum load limit. Operation of an overloaded vehicle could cause an accident. ‘Maximum load: » FZSi0E 190 ko (419 1b) FESi0EC 189 ko (417 ib) - 23 © Cargo and accessory weight should be keot as low and close to “ihe motorcycle as possible. Se- ‘cuirely pack your heaviest items as close'to the center of the vehicle as possible and make sure to cis- tribute the’weight as evenly as possible on bath sides of the ma- toroycle to minierize imbalance ot instability. Shifting weights can create a sud- den imbalance, Make sure that accessories and cargo are se- curely attached to the motorcycle before riding. Check accessory ‘mounts and cargo restraints fre- quently. * Properly adjust the suspension for your load (suspension-ad- justable models only), and check the eandition and pres- sure of your tires. *» Neyer attach any large or heavy items to the hanclebar, front fork. or front fonder. These items, including such cargo as sleeping bags, duftel bags, or2) SAFETY INFORMATION tents, can create unstable han- dling or a slow steering re- spore, , © This vehicle is not designed to pull a trailer or to be attached to a sidecar. Genuine Yamaha Accessories Choosing accessories for your vehicle isan important decision. Genuine Yarnaha accessoriéa, which are aval able only from @ Yamaha dealer, have been cesigned, tested, and approved by Yamaha for Lse on your Vehicle. ‘Many companies with no connection to Yamaha manufacture parts ard ac- cessories of offer other modifications for Yamaha vehicles, Yamaha is not in 2 position to test the products that these aftermarket companies produce, Therefore, Yamaha can neither en- dorse nor recommend the use of ac- cessories not sold by Yamaha or modifications not ‘specifically recom- mended by Yamaha, even if sold and installed by a Yamaha caster, Aftermarket Parts, Accessories, and Modifications While you may find aftermarket prod- cts similar in design and quality to genuine Yamaha accessotles, recog- ‘ize that some aftermarket accesso- ries ‘or modifications are not suitable because of potential safety hazards to you or otfers. Instaling aftermarket products orhaving ather modifications performed te your vehicle thet change any o the vehicle's design or operation characteristics can put you and others at greater risk of serious injury or eth, You are resporsible for injuries, related to changes in the vehicle. Keep the following guidelines in rind, aS wall as those provided under “Load- ing’ when mounting accessories. © Never install accessories or camry argo that would impair the per- formance of your motorcycle. Carefully inspect the accessory before using it to make sure that it does not in, ary way reduce ground clearance or comering learanes, limit suspension travel, steering irayel or control opera tion, or obséyre lights or reflec- tors. : + Accessories fitted to the han- dlebar or the font fork area can create instability due fo improp- er weight distribution or aecody- amis changes. If accessories are added to the handiehar oe front fork area, they must be as lightweight as possible and shouid be kept to @ minimum. * BukW:or large accessories may serioudly, affect the stabilty of the motoreycle due to aerody- namio effects. Wind may at- tempt fo lft the motorcycle, o ihe motoreycle may become Unstable in cross winds. These accessories may also cause in- stability when passing or Seng passed by large vehicles. * Certain accessories can dis- place the operator from his or hes, normal riding position, This imptoper position limits the freadom, of movement of the‘operator and may limit control abilty, therefore, such accesso- ries are net recommended, © Use caution when adding electri- cal accessories. if electrical ac- ‘cessories exceed the capacty of the motorcycle's electical sys- tem, an electric failure Could re- sult, which could causa, a dangerous loss of lights or ending power. Aftermarket Tires and Rims ‘The tires and rims that came wth your motoroycle Were designed to match the performarée. capabilties and to provide the best Combination of han- dling, braking, and'comfort. Other tires, rims, sizes, and ‘combinations may not be appropriate. Réfer to page 7-19 or tire specifications and tnore in- ‘ormation on replacing your tres. ‘Transporting the Motorcycle Be sure to observe following instruc- tions before transporting the motorcy- cle in another vohicie. © Remove all loose items from the motorcycise, SAFETY INFORMATION © Check that the fuel cock (if equioped) is in the “OFF” position and that there are no fuel leaks. © Point the front whee! straight ahead on the trailer or in the truck bed, and choke it in a rail to pre- vent rmovernent. © Shift the transmission in gear (for models with a manual transmis- sion) © Secure the motorayole with tle- downs or suitable straps that are attached to solid parts of the mo- torcycle, such as the frame or ups, per front fork triple clamp jand not, for example, to rubber-mounted handlebars or tum signals, ot parts that could break). Choose the location for the straps caretully 0 the stiaps will not rub against painted surfaces during transport © The suspension should be com= pressed somewhat by the tie- downs, f possible, so that the mo- torcycie will not bounce exces sivaly during transport. "1. Front for soring preload adjusting bat (page 4-17) 2, Frontfor, compression damping force adjusting crew (page 4-17), 3. Airfiter elomentipage 7-16), % 4. Main fuse (page 7-33), 5. Fualijetion sytem tose (page 733) 6. Storage compartment page 4-16) “67, Seat bek age 4-19) Shock avserber assembly spring preload adusting rng (page 4-19) 8. Shock eb age 19 1.5 pedal oage 4-11) ‘y.11ngiteo dram bot gage 7-12) "yggnaine iter caridge pape 7-12) %6 DESCRIPTION | * 10 9.87 “ie sorb assembly rebound daping ceasing stow *e,~ DESCRIPTION » fs % anes Right view P ® Engine of filercap (Gage 7-12) 7 Front fork rebound damping fteaadsting scrow (page 4-17) Front fork spring preload adjusting bo tpage 417) « Ly “i ° 13 1211109 ay 1. Owners too! ki page 7.2) a 9. Engine ol level check window (page 712) A, 2. Rider seat eck lever page 4-15) 10Brake pedal (page 4-17) % 5, Fuse Box page 7-38) 11 Rear brake light wich (page 7-23) ‘ » Battery (page 7-32), ‘A2Cooiant resenoir(page 7-14)” 5, Rear brake fluid reservorr (pagey-24) 8 Luggage strap holder (page 4-21) 6 r a 32‘S 1. Clutch ever (page 2. Let handlebar 3, Main swichistering 4, Mutiuretion meter unit oa 5 “8, Brake lever (page 4-11) DESCRIPTIONINSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS Main switch/steering lock The main switch/steeting lock controls, the ignition and lighting systems, and is used to lock the steering, The various positions are described below. ‘ON Allelectrical circuits are supplied with power, and the meter lighting, talicht, license plate light and position fights ‘come on, and the engine can be start- ed, The key cannot be removed TIP The headights come on automatically When the engine is started and stay on Until the key is turned to “OFF”, even if the engine stats. OFF All electrical systems*are off. The key ‘can be removed, * —— Novor turn tho key to “OFF” or “LOCK” while the vehicle is moving. Otherwise the electrical systems will be switched off, which may resutt in loss of control or an accident. Lock ‘The steering is locked, and al electrical systems are off. The key can be re- troved “4 To lock the steering 1. Pua, 2 un.” 4. Tum the handlebars all the way to the lett 2. Push the key in from the “OFF” position, and then tum it to “LOCK” while still pushing it. 3. Remove the key,INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS Teunlock the steering Indicator lights and warning” Neutral indicator ignt"N" lights This indicator light comes on when the transmission is in the neutral position. High beam indicator light This indicator light comes on when the high beam of the headlight is switched on. 1, Push Oil level warning light "=" 2.Tum. This warring light comes on if the en- Ltt tum signal indcatorlignt “< ine oll love Is tow festa ig ete RS Tha electrical ciouit of the warning ‘Neural indicator ight“ N" 4 e Hoh bear vleatr tg" light can be checked-by turing the key Push the key in, and then turn it to “OFF” while silpusting it. Naam Engh uouble wemng fight "i to "ON". The warning, light should Oil level warring light "2." come on for a few seconds, and then Codant temperature warning lant£* gooff. If the waming light does not Come on Bay acpft”™ intially when the key is tured to "ON", Tum signal indicator lights arf the waring light remains on, hava and “>” a Yamaha dealer check the electrical = The corresponding indicator light ict, ® flashes when tha:tur signal switch is pushed to the loft or right. 42INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS TIP —_ © Evenif the ol level is sufficient, the ‘wvamning light may flicker when rid- ing on a slope or during sudden acceleration or deceleration, but this is nota malfunction. This model is also equipped with @, self-diagnosis device for the oil © level detection circu. If problem is detected in the oil level datec- tion circuit, the following cycle will be repeated until the maifunction is corrected! The oil level warning Fight will flach ton times, then go off for 25 seconds: If this occurs, have a Yamaha dealér check the vehicte. Coolant temperature waming light "£" This waming light comes on if the en= ine overheats. If this occurs, reduce the load 6h,the engine immediately. Hf message “HI" flashes in the coolant temperature display, stop the vehicle, then stop the engine and let the engine coal, ‘The electrical circuit of the warning light can be checked by turning the key te ‘ON". Tho warning light should ‘come on for a few seconds, and then go off. Ithe waming light does not come on initially when the key is tumed to "ON", ‘or ifthe warning light remains on, have ‘Yamaha dealer check the electrical erouit Do not continue to operate the en- gine if itis overheating. ne 2 = © For radiator-fan-equipped vehi cles, the radiator fan(s) automati- cally switch on or off according to the coolant temperature in the ra~ diator. ® It the engine overheats, see page 0,7-48 for further instructions. wINSTRUMENT AND GONTROL FUNCTIONS Conaions Wate de % . ees Message ‘Lois spayed. | OK. Go ahead wth ring 40-116 °C Coolant temperature is dis > (tor 24°F) payed Ok. Go aéag wan rang 4 %, Reduce the load on the erga by ing She Coolant temperate tash- | ata moderate pace at low rpm unt epee Ey a {he coolant tempereture goes down Ne ‘Viarning light comesign, _| If the temparature does not go down, [Sop the engine. (Se page 43) poove 134 %0 Nocsage Hi" tastes, | Stop th engine an alow itt soe (Above 274 °F) Warning light is on. (See page 7-43.)INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS Engine trouble waming light “2” Thi warning light comes cn or flashes ifaproblem is detected in the electrical circuit mionitoring the enaine. If this oc cours, have Yamaha dealer check the soff-diagnosis system. Gee page 4-8 forcan explanationof the self-diagnosis device) . Tha electrical circuit of the waning light can be checked by tUming the key fo "ON". The warming ight should come on for a few seconds, and then goof If fhe warming light does rot come on inal when the key is turned to "Ot or if ee warning ight remains on, have a Yamaha, dealer check the electrical circut. Multi-function meter unit 65 4 ‘Coolant temporature display ineake torn peralire diphay Spocdameter ¢ ‘Tacharnster % ‘Odometer /riemete/tua eserve Hdometer SELECT” burton “RESET” button Chock Fuel meter CEN Be sure to stop the vehicle before making any setting changes to the multi-function meter unit. Changing settings while riding an distract the operator and increase the risk of an accident, - 4 The multi-function meter equipped with the following: © a sposdomotor ® tachometer © an odometer © two tnpmeters (which show the distance traveled since they were last sat to zero} © & ‘uel reserve tripmeter (which shows.the distance traveled since the loft Segment of the fuel meter started flashing) © a cock © fuel meter © & coolant temperature display an air intake temperature display © salf-diagnosis device @ an LCD and tachometer bright- ness control mode unit Is © Besuretotum the kayto "ON" be- foretusing tho “SELECT” and “RE SET buttons except for setting the LGD‘and tachometer bright- ness control made.INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS ® To switch the speedometer and ocometeritripmeter displays be- ‘twocn kilometers and rriles, prose the “SELECT” button for at least one second. NOTE, Do not operate the engine in the ta- chometer red zone. Red zone: 12000 r/min and above 3, Tachometer 2. Tachometer red zone ‘The electric tachometer allows the rid- er f, monitor the engine speed and keep Itwithin the ideal power range. When the Key Is tumed to “ON”, the ta- chometer needle will sweep once across the r/min range and then return tozero r/min in order to tast the electri- cal circuit, 4. Clock, The clock displays whertthe key is tumed to “ON”. In addition, the clock can be displayed for 10 seconds by pushing the “SELECT” button when the main switch is in the “OFF or *LOCK" position, To set the clock 1. Turn the.koy to “ON ae 2. Push the “SELECT” button and “RESET” button together for at least two seconds. . When the hour digits start flash- ing, push the “RESET” button to set the hours. 4, Push the “SELECT” button, and the minute digits will start flashing. 5. Push the “RESET” button to set the minutes. © 6. Push the “SELECT” button and then release it to start the clock, Odometer and tripmeter modesINSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS Push the "SELECT" button to swith the display between the odometer med “ODO and the tripmetor modes “TRIP A” and “TRIF B” in the fellowing order: TRIPA > TRIP 8 ~» ODO TRIP A When the fuel amount in the fuel tank decreases to 34 L (0.90 US cal, 0.75 \mo.cab. the left segment of the fust meter will start flashing, and the ‘odometer display will automatically change to the fuel reserve fripmeter mode “F-TRIP" and start counting the distance traveled rom that point in that case, push the “SELECT” buttor to switch the display between the vari- ‘us tripmeter and odometer modes in the following order: F-TRIP+TRIP A+ TRIP B+ ODO F-TRIP To reset & tripmeter, select it by push ing the "SELECT" ‘bution, and then push the “RESET” button for at least ‘one second. If you do net reset the fuel reserve tripmeter manually, it will reset itself automatically and the display will return to the prior mode after rofudting and traveling 5 km (3 mi) Fuel meter 1. Ful meer ‘The fuel meter indicetes the amount of fuel in the fuel tank. The display seg- ments of the fuel meter disappear to- “wards “E" (Empty) as the fuel level decreases, When the last segment on the let starts flashing, refuelas soon es possible, TP This fuel meteris equipped with a selt- diagnosis systert: IF a problem is de- tected in the eloctriaal circuit, the fol- lowing cycle wil be repeated until the matfunction is corrected: "E" (Empty), “F (Full) and symbol “i” will flash eight times, then go off for approx- “st mately 3 seconds. If this occurs, have a Yamaha dealer check'the elactrical circuit. +. Coolant temperature display The coolant temperature display indi- cates the temperature of the coolant. TIP 5 When the coolant temperature display 's selected, “Cis displayed for one se- cond, and then the coolant tempera- ture is displayed. Do not continue to"operate the on- gine if it is overheating,INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS Air intake temperature mode 1. Arnake temperate diay The air intake temperature display indi cates the temperature of the air drawn © _ into the air fier case. Turn the key to “ON, and push the “RESET” button to witch the coolant temperature display to the air intake temperature display. Push the, “RESET” button again to re- tun to ta, coolant temperature dle- play. hy, TIP 4 © Evon if the air intake temperature is set to be displayed, the coolant temperature waming light comes onifthe engine overheats. © When the key is tumed to “ON”, the coolant temperature is auto- matically displayed, even if the air intake temperature was displayed prior to turning the key to “OFF”. © Winen the air intake temperatire display is selected, "A" S dis played for one second, and then ‘the air intake temperature is dis Played: Self-diagnosis device 1. Eror cade diaplay 2. Engh trou warning taht 2" This model is equinned with a setf-di- agnosis device for various electrical circuits aa Fa problemis detectedin any of those circuits, the engine trouble warning light wil come on and the display will indicate en error code. Ifthe display indicates any error codes, ote the code number, and then have a Yamaha deeler check the vehicle. If the'display indicates an error co~ de, the vehicle should be checked as soon as possible in order to avoid engine damage.. INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS *,LCD and tachometer brightness 4. Push the “RESET” button toselect mony ‘control mode the desired brightness level. Handlebar switches 5. Push tho“SELECT” buttonito con- Left firm the selected brightness level. The display will retum to the prior 1, Tachometer panel 2, Tachometer needle 3. Lop 2. Tur signal switon "° “4, Brightness level display * 5. Hor switoh* por * Fe 4, Hazard switeh */" Thsifunction allows you to adjust the brightness of the LCD and the tachom- Right eter panel and needle to suit the out- side lighting eonditions. To sotithe bites 1. Tum the key to "OFF". 2, Push and hold the "SELECT" but- ton. a 8, Tum the key to “ON”, arid then re- ‘ lease the “SELECT” button after five seconds. 1. Engine stop switch “Y/R 5 2. Start guiton*@)" “9INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS Dimmer switen“so/e0" Set this switch to"f0" for the high beam and to “#0 for the low beam. Tum signal switch “<3/=>" To signall a right-hand tur, push this switch to “e>", To signal a left-hand tum, push this switch toc". When released, the switch raturns to the can- ter position, To cancel the tum signal {ights, push the switch in efter thas re- tumed to the center position. Horn switch “per” Press this switch to sound the hom, Engine stop switch “0/7” Set this switch (0 40" before starting the engine, Set this switch to" to stop the engine in case of an emergan- oy, suich as when the vehicle overturns of when the throttle cable is stuck, ‘Start switoh “@)" °Push ths switch to crank the engine with the starter. See page 6-1 for start- ing instructions prior to starting the en- cine. The engine trouble waming light will come on when the key is tumed to “ON” and tha start switch is pushed, but this does not inditale a malfuna- tion. Hazard switch “4” With the key in the “ON” position, use this switch to turn on the hazard lights (simuttaneous flashing of all tun signal lights). ‘The hazarélights are used in case of an emergency or to wam other drivers when your vehiéle is stoppaci where it might be a traffic hazard Do not use the hazard lights for an extended length of time with the en- ine not running, otherwise the bat- tery may discharge. 0 Clutch lever 4, Clutch ever The clutch lever is located at the left handlebar gnp. To disengage the clutch, pull the lever toward the han’ dlebar grip. To engage the Slutch, re- lease the lever. The lever shoud be pulled rapicly and released slowly for ‘smooth clutch operation. The clutch lever is equipped with a clutch switch, which is part of the igni- tion circuit cut-off system. (See page 4-22)INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 1. Shit pedal The shift pedal is loeatad on the left Side of the matoroyoRand fe used in ‘combination with the clutéh lever when shifting the gears of the 6-Siiged con- stent-mesh transmission equipped on this motorcycle. 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 orip. 4. Brake lever 2. Brake lever postion adjusting cial 3.7" mark 4, Detance bstween brake lever and throtle orp ‘The brake lever is equipped with a brake lever posttion adjusting dal. To adjuStthe distance between the brake, lever and the throttle grip, turn the ad- justing dial, while holding the lever pushed away from the throttle grip. Make sure that the appropriate setting fon the adjusting dial is aligned with the “A.” mark on the brake lever. att Brake pedal The birake pedal is on the right side of the motorcycle. To apply the rear brake, pres&down on the breke pedi.INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS Fuel tank cap 11 Ful tank cap lock cover 2, Unio To open the fuel tank cap (Open, the fuel tank cap lock cover, in- sett the key into the lock, and then turn it 1/4 turm’clockwise. The lock will be released andthe fue! tank cap can be opened To close the fuel tank cap 11, Push the fuel tank'cap into posi- tion with the key inserted in the look. 2, Tum the key counterslockwise to the original position, remove it, and then close the lock cover, TIP, — ‘The fuel tank cap cannot be closed un- less the key is in the lock. In addition, the key cannot be removedif the capis not properly closed and locked. ‘Make sure that the fuel tank cap is. Hake cute it i Hi en Leaking fuel is a fire hazard. wn Fuel Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in the tank. UNUM Gasoline and gasoline vapors are extremely flammable. To avoid fires and éxplosions and to reduce the risk of injury when refueling, follow these instriiction: 1, Before refilling, tum off the en gine and be sure that no one is sit- ting on the vehicle. Never refuel while smoking, or white in the vi cinity of sparks, open flames, or other sources of ignition such as the pilot lights of water heators sand clothes dryers. 2, Do not overfill the fuel tank. When refueling, be sure to insert the pump nozzle into the fuel tank filer hole. Stop filing when the fuel reaches'the bottom of the filler tube. Because fuol expands when ithests up, heat from the engine or the sun can cause fuel to spill out of the fue tank.INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS ‘gasoline spills on your ‘skin, wash with soap and water. If gasoline spills on your clothing, change your clothes. 1, Fuel tanker ube 2, Matimum fuel evel 3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immodi- ately, NOTICE; Immediately wipe off spilled fuel with a clean, ody, soft cloth, since Tuel may deteriorate painted surfaces or plastic parts. sox 4. Be sure.to securely close the fuel tank cap." Gasoline is poisonous and can cau- Se injury or death. Handle gasoline with care. Never siphon gasoline by mouth. If you should swallow some gasoline or inhale a lot of gasoline vapor, or get some gasoline in your eyes, see your doctor immediately. If Recommended fuel: Regular unleaded gescline (Gasohal (E10 acceptable) Fuel tank capacity: 18.0 L 44.76 US gal, 3.96 Imp. gall Fuol reserve amount: 3.4L (0.90 US gal. 0:28 Imp.aal) NOTICE 3 Use only unleaded gasoline. The use of leaded gasoline will cause severe damage to intemal engine parts, such as the valves and piston rings, as well as to the exhaust system. Your Yamaha engine has beer de signed to use regular unleaded gaso- line with a pump. octane number [(R+My2] of 85 or higher, ora research ‘octane number of Sf “or higher. If knosking (or pinging) oceurs, uso a ‘gasoline of a different brand er prem’ an um unleaded fuel, Use of unleaded fuel will extend spark plug life and reduce maintonance costs, Gasohol There are two types of gasohol: gaso- hol containing ethanol and that con- taining methanol. Gasohol contain ethanol can be used ifthe ethanol con- tent does not exceed 10% (E10). Gas- ohol containing methanol is not recomniendad by Yamcha because it can cause damage to the fuel system or vehicle performance problems,INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose 41 Fuel tink breather hase 2, Orginal position pant mark) 3. Clap 4, Fuel tank overly nose TP —__“q For Califomia: See page 7-11 for breather hose information’: Before operating the motorcyoe: © Check each hose connection: © Check each hose for cracks" or damage, and replace if necessary. © Make sure that the end of each hese is not blocked, and clean if necessary, © Make sure that each hose is routs fed through the clamp, © Make sure that the paint mark on the fuel tank breather hose is be- low the clamp. 1. Catalytic converters This vehicle is equipped with catalytic converters in the exhaust system. : The exhaust system is hot after op- eration, To prevent a fire hazard or burns: ® Do not park the vehicle near possible fire hazards such as grass or other materials that easily burn. © Park the vehicle in a place where pedestrians or children %, are not likely to touch the hot “exhaust system. © Make sure that the exhaust sys- tem has cooled down before doing any maintenance work. © Do not allow the engine to idle more thon @ few minutes. Long idling can cause a build-up of heat.INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS _ NOTICE Use only unleaded gasoline. The use of leaded gasoline will cause unre- pairable damage to the catalytic converter. ,. aes Passenger seat To remove the passenger seat 1. Insert the key it the seat lock, and then tum it courterclockwise. 1. Seat lock 2. Unlook ‘ 2. Pull the passengét seat forward, and then lift itp.” ‘To inotall the passenger seat 1. Place the passenger seat ifthe 4, otigitl positon, and then push she rear ofthe seat down to lock ‘inplace. a5 2. Remove the key.” Rider soat Y To remove the rider seat 1. Remove the passenger seat.“ 2. Push the rider seat lock lever, Jo- cated under the back of the rider seat, to the right as shown, and then pull the seat offINSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS SS — 4) Hider seat lock lever To Install the rider seat 1. Insert the projection on the front of the rider seat into the seat holder as shown, and then push the rear of the coat down tolock it in plece. 4. Projection 2, Seat holder 2. Install in passenger seat, a Make sure that the seats are properly secured before riding. 8 ‘Storage compartment 4. Storage compartment The storage compartment is located under the passenger seat. (See page “4-45) Wen storing the Owner's Manual o- other gocuments in the storage com- partment, be sure to wrap them in a plastic bag}so that they will not get wet. When wasting the vehicle, be careful rot to let any Water enter the storage compartment. Do not exceed the Idad limit of 3 kg (7 tb) for the storage com- partment.INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS © Do not exceed the maximum load of FZS10E 190 kg (419 Ib) FZS10EC 189 kg (417 Ib) for tho vehicle. Rear view mirrors The rear view mirrors of this vehicle ccan be folded forward or backward for parking in narrow spaces. Fold the mir= Za ck Tir egos oti Pe fore riding. 4. Riding poston 2. Perking position PSO Be sure to fold the rear view mirrors back to their original position before riding, Adjusting the front fork —— + Always adjust the spring preload on beth fork legs equally, other poor handling and loss of stability may result, ‘Each front fork leg is equipped with a spiting preload adjusting bolt, the right jront fork leg is equipped with a re= ound damping ‘orce adjusting screw and the left front fork leg with a com- pression damping force adjusting SCTE. NOTICE To avoid damaging the mechanism, do not attempt to turn beyond the maximum or minimum settings. ‘Spring preload To:increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension, tun the adjusting bolton eaci fork leg in di- rection (a) To decrease the spring preINSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS . foad and theraby soften the suspension, turn the adjusting bolt on ‘each fork log in direction (o). 4. Spring preload adjusting bolt Align the appropriate groove on the ad- justing mechanism with the top of the front fork cap bott. 1, Curent setung 2. Front fore cap batt ‘Spring preload setting: ‘Minimum (soft: 3 ” Standard! 55 Maximum (hard o Rebound damping torce ‘The rebound damping force s adjust- ed on the right front fork leg only. To in- crease the rebound damping force and. thereby harden the rebound damping, turn the adjusting screw in direction (a). To decrease the rebound damping for- ce and thereby soften the rebound camping, tum the adjlisting screw in irection (b). ‘ a Be sure to perform this adjustmént on the right front fork leg. 8 lepevound aamping orcs adjusting scr, Rebound damping setting: Minimum (arty. 26 ciick's) in dirsction (b)* Standard, 48 click's) in dirsction (b)* Maximum (hard 4 click(e) in direction (b)" With the adjusting screw Fully tumed in cirection (al Compression damping force ‘The compression damping force is ad- justed on the lft front fork leg only. To increase the compression damping force -and thereby harden the coms pression damping, turn the adjusting ‘screw in direction (a). To decrease theINSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS compression damping force and there- by soften the compression damping, {umn the adjusting serew in direction (b). TIP — Be sure ta, perform this adjustment on the let front fork log. Compression damping fores aolustng ‘Compresiion damping setting: Minimum feo). 26 liex(ein atecton Standard: ~ 5 ccs) n dition Maximum thar) 1 click(s) in direction ib)" * With the adjusting screw fully. tured in direction (a) TIP ie ‘Aithough the total number otclicks of a damping force adjusting mechanism ray not exactly match the above specifications due to small differences in production, the actual number of! clicks always represents the entire ad- justing range. To obtain a precise ad- justment, would be aovisable to check the lumber of clicks of each damping force adjusting mechanism and to modify the, specifications 2s necessary. a1 Adjusting the shock absorber assembly This shock absorber assembly is equipped with a spring preload adjust- ing ring and a rebound damping force adjusting screw. To avaid damaging the mechanism, do not attempt to tum beyond the maximum 6 minimum settings. Spring preload To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension, tum the adjusting ring in ditection (al. To decrease the spring preload and there~ by soften the suspension, tum the ad- justing ting in direction (b).INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 4, Spring preload aquusting rig 2; Spscial wrencn i 3, Exension bar 4, Position incicetor © Align the appropriate notch in the adjusting ring with the position dicator on the shock absorber, © Use the speeal wrench and the ‘extension bar included in the own- er's tool kit to make the adjust- ment ‘Spring preload setting: Minimum (soft) 1 » Standard: 3 Maximum (hard 7 Rebound damping force Toincrease the rebound damping for- 60 and theroby harden the rebound camping, tum the adjusting screw in Girection (a). To decrease the rebound. ‘camping force,and thereby soften the rebound damping, tum the adjusting sorew in direction (b). 1. Rebound Yampng force agusting screw Rebound dariping setting: ‘Minimum (soft, 12 cick) in dfestion (oy Standard 5 8 click’) in dracon it) Maximum (har): 4 clicks) in dirsction (t) * With the acilusting serew fully turned in direction (2) 2 TIP _ To obtain 2 precise adjustment, it is advisable to check the actual ‘total number of clicks or tums of the damp=_ ing force adjusting mechanism. This adjustment range may not exactly match the specifications listed due to small cifferences in production. {_—= This shock absorber assembly con- tains highly pressurized nitrogen gas. Read and understand the tol- lowing information before handling the shock absorber assembly. © Do not tamper with or attempt to‘open the cylinder assembly. © Do not subject the shock ab- sorber assembly to an open flame or other high heat source, This may cause the unit to ex- plode due, to excessive gas pressure, @ Do not deform-or damage the cylinder in any way. Cylinder damage will result, in poor damping performance!INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS @ Donot se of a damaged or & worn-out shock absorber ae. LUggage strap:holders sombly youreelt-Take the shock absorber assembly to 9 Yamaha 4, dealer or anyashace 1. Luggage rap holder ‘There is a liiggage strap holder on ‘each passenger footrest. 421 EXUP system This model is equipped with Yamaha's EXUP (Exhaust Ultimate Power valve) system. This system boosts engine power by means of a valve thet regu- lates the inner diameter of the exhaust pipe. The EXUP system valve Is con- stanty adjusted in accordance with the »engine speed by a computer-con- trolled servomotor. NOTICE Tho EXUP systom has been cet and extensively tested at the Yamaha factory. Changing these settings without sufficient technical know!l- edge may result in poor perfor- mance of or damage to the engine. einsINSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS Sidestand ‘The sidestand is located on the lett side of the frame. Raise the sidestand or lower it with your foat while holcing the vehicle upright. — The built-in sidestaad switch is part of the ignition circuit ‘Gyt-off system, which cuts the ignition certain situa- tions. (See the following séetion for an explanation of the ignition circu cut- off system.) ——— ‘The Vehicle must not be ridden with the sidéstand down, or if the side- stand cannot be properly moved up (or does not stay up), otherwise the sidestand could’contact the ground and distract the operator, resulting in a possible loss. of control Yamaha's ignition circuit cut-off system has been designedito assist the operator in fulfiling the fespon- sibility of raising the sidestand be- ‘fore starting off. Therefore, check this system regularly and have a Yamaha dealer repair it ifit does not function properly. Ve Ignition circuit cut-off system The ignition circuit cut-off system (comprising the sidestand switch, clutch switch and neutral switch) has the following functions. @ It prevents sterting when the transmission 's in gear and the sidgstand Is up, Dut the clutch je- ver isnot pulled, @ it prevents starting when the transmission is in gear and the clutch levers pulled, but the side- stand is still down. © it cuts the running engine when the transmission s in gear and the sidestaic is moved down. Periodically check the operation of the ignition circuit cut-off system accord- ing to the following procedure.INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS Vi jhe engine ured of MUNI ss 1. Move the sidestand down, * The vehicle must be placed on the center- 2 Make'sure thal the engine stop switch is wel to stand during this inspection. SR OA canati * If a malfunction Is noted, have a Yamaha Et homenanre nee eae ao de check the system before ridin Does the engine start? { YES No 4 With the engine stil running: el veaa ata ‘outral switch may nol be working correc 6. Move the sidestand up. 21. the motoreycte should nat be ridden until 7. Keep the elute lever pulled Ratt e echceake “8 Shif the transmission into cer a Move the sidestand down, % Does the engine stall? 5 ves NO. 1 he sidestanc' switch may not be workina correctly. i |__| the motorcycle should not be ridden until ‘iter tre engine has stalod e 10. Mave the aidesthnd up. checked by a Yamahi dealer. 11. Keep the clutch lever pulled. 12. Push the stat switch’, Does the engine start? Yes No The cach switch may not be workiig correct, 1 The motorcysle should not be ridden uri Tha systems OK. The motoreyele can be ridden. necked by a Yamaha dealer. 428FOR YOUR SAFETY - PRE-OPERATION CHECKS Inspect your vehicle each time you use itto make site the vehicle sin safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner's Manual ‘ POON ¢ Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage. Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. if a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided in this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer. Blfore using this vehicle, check thé following points: TEM ‘CHECKS % PAGE * Chock ful leva fuol tank. * Fetuel if necsear. é heck fuel line ‘or léakane. 412,418 * Check fuel tank breather hose ard averiow hose for obstructions, racks or damage, and check hossonnections. Fuel + Check oil evel in enaine Engine of * linacessary, add recommended oil 10 specified lave. 72 * Check vehicle for of eakage * Check coolant level n vesarvor. Coolant * necessary, add recommended coclart'la specified level 744 * Check cooling system fer leakage. i heck opsration soft pr spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed nyarauic system, eck brake paths for wear, place necessary * heck luk eye if reervee necessary, ade specified brake fd ta epacified oval ‘= Check hydeaulc sjstem forleskane Front yraxe 5FOR YOUR SAFETY - PRE-OPERATION CHECKS _ eM ‘CHECKS PAGE ‘Check operation it cr spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system * Check brake aus ‘or wear Rear brake + Replat if necessary * Check Maid lava in rocorvoie * lf necessa acd specified brake tid to specified level * Check hycratlie systam for leakage. * Check operation’ * Lubreate cable I ndoessary wae * Gheck iver tee play. « Adjust Precessary. 4 Mk sure that pert och ; nec ote op ee Ba. ieee ‘inecessry, hve oma ser aus! thotle gn feel arabica ; Diadora rousing i [Make sett cpertion smooth, " ‘cate necossa + Check chain ac + Aa nossa * Check than condition. heater * Lubroate itnecessary, “ee = Check or * Check tire condition and tread depth, 3 * Check air pressure. Mats Comte : * Make sure tat operas room, im + Lica pal poting pons cessor i * Make sure that eperaton is smaaih, : ay Lubricate lever pivoting points necessary, * Make sure that operation is smacih, ra + Lubreate pivots if necessary, 4 Throttle grip Control cables Drive chain Wheels and tes Brake and shift pedale Broke and clutch levers Genterstand, sidestand 52FOR YOUR SAFETY - PRE-OPERATION CHECKS rem ‘GHEGKS PAGE Saemaae ‘ajo sre tat al rte, bos and scrows are proper tightened Tit necessary. Instruments, iis, signals | » Check Speratin a and switches + Conect if lecessay, ‘Sdestane ewiten “Check oparaiin of ignition circu cut-off system. +t system is not Working correctly, have Yeriaha dealer check vehicle. 53OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS Read the Owner's Manual Earefully to become familar with all controls. If ‘there is a control or function you donot understand, ask your Yamaha dealer. Fant anes ETO the controls can lead to loss of con- trol, which could cause an accident TP. ‘This model is equipped with: © lean angle sensor to stop theen- ine in case of a tumover. in this case, the multi-function display in- % dicates error code 30, but this is ‘not @ malfunction. Tum the key to “OFF” and then to “ON" to clear the efror code. Faiing to do so will prevent the engine from staring even though the engine will crank when pushina the start switch. an engine aulo-stop system. The engine stops automatically if lett Idling for 20 minutes. Ifthe engine stops, simply push the start switch to restart the engine. e Starting the engine In order for fhe ignition circuit cut-off system to enable starting. one of the following conditions must be met. © The transmission fg in the neutral position. © The transmission is idigear with the clutch lever pullad and the sidestand up. See page 4-22 for more infortiae = ion. 4. Tuyn the Key to “ON" and make sure that the engine stop switch is setto"10", The following waming lights should come on for a few sec- onds, then go‘off, © Oillevel warhing fight © Coolant temperature waming light ‘© Engine trouble warring light Wore fa warning light does not come on initially when the key is turned to “ON”, oF if a warming light remains on, see page 4-2 for the correspond- ing warning tight circuit check.OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS 2, Shift the transmission into the neutral postion. The neutral indi- cator light enould come on. If not, ask a Yamaha dealer to check the electrical cout. . Start the engne by pushing the start switch, If the engine fails to start, release ‘the start switch, wait ¢ few sec- ords, and then try again. Each starthg attempt should be as. short a8 possble to preserve the battery. Do not crank the engine more than 10 seconds on any one atiempt. NOTICE For maximum engine life, never ac- _. elerate hard when the engine is cold! 4. Sp pect 2 Nout pasion Shifting Gears lets you control the mount of éngine power aveilaole for starting off, accelerating, climbing hil, etc ‘Te gear postions are shown inthe - lustration. re To shift the transmission into the neu- tral position, press the shift pedal dovin repeatedly Lntlit reaches the end of its travel, and then slightly raise i. 62 Ses momee © Even with the tranamisaion in the neutral position, do not coast for long periods of time with the engine off, and do not tow the motorcycle for long dis- tances, The transmission is property lubricated only when the engine is running. Inade- quate lubrication may, damoge the transmission. © Always use the clutch while changing gears to avoid dam- aging the engine, transmission, and drive train, which are not designed to withstand the shock of forced shifting. To start out and accelerate 4. Pull the clutch lever to disengage the dutch, 2. Shift the transmissiGn into first gear. The neutral indicator light should go out. 3. Open the throttle gradually, aid at the same tine, release the clutch lever slowly.OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS 4. At the recommended shift points shown in the following table, close the throttle, and at the'gamo time, quickly pul the clutch lever in. 5, Shift the transmission into second gear. (Make sure not fo shift the transmission into the neutral pasi= 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 TIP When chitting gears innormal operat- ing conditions, use the récommended shift points. % To decelerate * 1. Apply both the font and the reair brakes to slow the motorcycle, 2. Shift the transmission into first gear when the motorcycle reaches 25 km/h (36 mi/h). If the engine is about to stall or runs very roughly, pullthe clutelever in and usa the brakes to stop thy motorcycle. 3. Shift the transmission into the nutral position when the motor cycle is almost completely stopped. The neutral indicator light should corne on, Recommended shift points" “The tecommended shit points: during acceleration and deceleration are shoninin the table below. ‘Shift up points: ‘Ast 2nd: 20 kvh (12 mi/h) 2nd -» Sra: 30 kenvh (13 r/a) rd th: 40 kmh (25 rev) ‘ath th: 89 kmvh (31 mh) Sith — th: 60 krrh (37 nit) ‘Shift down points: 6th = Sth: 25 ker (16 ri/t) Sth 4th: 25 kev (16 mi/h) Ath Bree BB keh (16 ri/h) ro > Bd: 26 ken/h (16 min) |e 2nd Ast: 25 krr/h (18 mi) 53 Engine break-in ‘There is nevér,a more important period in the life of your engine than the period between 0 and 1600 ken (1000 mi). For this reacon, you shoulé read the fol lowing material carefull Since the engine is brand new, do not put an excessive load on it forthe fist 1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts in the engine wear and polish themsélves te the correct operating clearances, Dufing this period, pro‘onged full-throt- ‘to operation or any condition that might result in engine overheating must be avoided, 10-1000 km (0-600 mi) ° Avoid prolonged operationabove 6000 min. NOTICE: After 1000 km (600 mi) of operation, the engine oif must be changed and the oil fiter car- ‘ridge oF element roplaced. js» 1000-1600 kn (600-1000 mi Avoid proloriged operation above 7200, min.OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS 1600 km (1000 mi) and beyond The vehiicle can new be operated nor- mally, a © Keep the engine speed out of the tachometer red zone. 2 If any engine trouble should oc- cur during the engine break-in Period, immediately have Yarnaha dealer check the vehi ol Parking When parkitig, stop the engine, and then remove the, key from the ‘mein switch © Since the engine and exhaust system can become very hot, park in a place where pedestri- ans or children are not likely:to touch them and be burned. © "Do not park ona slope or onsoft ground, otherwise the vehicle may ‘overtum, increasing the risk of afuel leak and fire. © Donot park near grass or other flammable “materials which might catch firePERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Periodic inspection, adjustment, and lubrication will keep your vehicle in the safest and most efficient condition possible. Safety is an obligation of the vehicle owner/operator. The most im- portant points of vehicle inspection, «adjustment, and lubrication are ex- ‘plained on the following pages. The, intervals given in the periodic maintenance charts should be simply. considered as a general guide under normal riding conditions. However, de: pending on the weather, terrain, geo- graphical location, and individual use, the maintenance intervals may need to be shortened. Failure to properly maintain the vehi- cle oF performing maintenance ac- tivities. incorrectly may increase YOUr risk of fury or death during service or while using the vehicle. If you are not familiar with vehicle s¢ vice, have a Yamaha dealer perform service POLE ‘Tum offthe engine when performing maintenance unless otherwise specified. © A running ‘engine has moving parts that can.catch on body parts or clothingand electrical parts that can cause shocks or fires. © Running the engine while ser- vicing can lead to eye injury, ‘burns, fire, or carbon monoxide poisoning - possibly leading to death. See page 2-3 for more in- formation about carbon monox- ide. Brake discs, calipers, drums, and linings can become very hot during uso. To avoid possible, burns, let brake components cool. before touching ther Emission controls not only functionto ensure cleaner air, but are also vital to proper engine operation and maximum performance. In the following periodic maintenance charts, the services relat- ed to emissions control are grouped separately. These services requre specialized data, _ knowledge, and equipment. Mainiénance, —replace- ment, of repair of the émission control devices and systems rmay be per- formed by any repair establishment or Individual that is certified (irappliczbk. Yamaha dealers are trained -and equipped to perionm these: particular services.PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ty, Owner’s tool kit 8, 1. Owner's tol Kt The owner's tool kit is laested inside 6 the storage compartment “under tho passenger seat. (See page 4-15) s ‘The service information included th this ‘ manual and the tools provided in the owner's tool kit are intended to assist” you in the performance of preventive maintenance and minor repairs. How- fever, adcitional tools such as a torque 3 wrench may be necessary to perform certain maintenance work correctly ee = s If you do not have the tools or experi cence required for a partcilar job, have a Yamaha dealer perform it for you. ~ ee % 72PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT : TIP “ ‘© From 24000(mi (87000 km) of 36 months, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 8000 mi (13000 km) or 12 months. * ‘® Items marked with, an asterisk requite special tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the ser- von in Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system % yi WwinAL | ‘ODOMETER READINGS, 600 mi | <00Dymi | et00%mi | ‘2000mi | 16000 mi | 20000 ROUTE {#000 km | (7000 km) | (£3000 km) (+9000 kr) | (26000 km) | (21000kim | tthan | simerine 42 mens | rin | 2¢ mont | 30 ne * Check uel noses for cracks or ¥ | demege f 1 \ 1 _| +Replace't necessary | a | * Check condition | * Adjust gap and clean, t ‘Replace every 8000 mi(13000 Helio eee |< S km) er 2 vont. . * Chek andadusi valve clearence | ; 4 earaipeaeceeene| Br 8800 i A2000 7 * Check briather hose for erarks ; | cramecase toa | *SPSsrane ‘ | , ¥ v Af | erevetem eReplnoel roy, ee 4 ee ‘ Check andadust engine aie | | ort 6 |= [Pept vestion speed and synctrorization Y te | iad fe | a)PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ? NTA] TL SDOMETER READINGS: % 600 mi 4000 mi | 8000%mi | 12000mi | 16000 mi | 20000 mi No TEM, RourINE 1A0B04m) | 7000 Ky) | 12000 0m, 1900 ay | e800 Km) | 31000 Ke) & month | Gmonthe | 12monthe | 18 monthe | 24 monthe | 30mentre fg Ceck orice. 6|| exhaust systom | Pigrient necessary. 4 \ y 1 + Replace gashel() i necessary Evaporative emis- | » Oreck gantrel system for dam 7 | sion control system | ago. . (lor California only) | * Replace ifnecessavy. & | * Check the alr Euoff valve, eed | al | Air induction sys tom valve, and hose for damage 7 + Fipiace any damaged parts‘ODOMETER READINGS ROUTINE “4000 mi (7000 km) months 1000 mi | 72000 mi | 16000 mi | 20000 mi {13000 km) | (19000 ki) | 28000 rm) | (31000 Kin) | 18 months | 24 months [50 months [Air fiter element Replace Every 24000 mi 37000 kr) D * Check operation, * Agjust or replace cable. Check operation, fic eval, and te {or fuidleskage, + Replace brake pads f necessary “EChack eperation tic level and | {rfid leakage. + Replace brave pads if necessary * | Brake hoses Choc fo eacks or damage * Check fF eorect routing and clamping Replace [Brake mua Replace + Wests Gheckruncutand for cinace. | place if necessary. * Check ead depth enc for dart age. . + Replace i necessary check ar pressive, Correct if necestiry Wheet pearings *Qheck bearings for smooth oper ation, = Feplge if necessary.PERIODIC MAINTENANCE. AND ADJUSTMENT™ INTL ‘ODOMETER READINGS % ‘600 mi | 4000 mi | 8000 mi | 12000mi | 16000 mi | 20000 mi nee ReorNE 000 km) | (7000 km) | (13000 ken) | (19000 km) (25000 Kmy | (21000 km) ‘ month | Gmanthe |12menthe | 18 monthe | 24 ponthe | 30menthe Swingarm pivot» Check bsiigassemies for 4 ri , oannge (covmness. es + Cheek chain slac@linmert and coil e- a im} and after washing the matereycle, riding in tk in or Deve enain «fount an oniat tan wit a | E7609 (000 ke rt ater washing the mtoeel og nt special Oving chain beat thoroughly, * heck beanng essermalies for ; yal oy l* looseness, : ‘ * a * Moderately repack with Ithiam- soap-based grease. er 1200 7 GED te) + Check all chassis fiting and fas- tena. Chassis astners v | is Hg q + Corsi necessary. SSMS |r a sei Te ers Brake pedal pivot | + Apply lihlum-sdap-hased grease | 7 shaft tightly. te . | ua ‘Cluich lever plvet |» Apply lihium-eoap-bided grease » | ge | shat ‘om b jl ‘Shift pedal pivot | + Apply ithlum-soap based gil 7 ’ % oan wa m3 | a sh terstand and, | "82K opera: | . : , Send tt, | Ac hte ye y ’ 4 y , 7.‘ODOMETER READINGS ‘8000 mi] 12000 mi | 16000 mi | 20000 mi va Noe Tem ROUTINE «1000 km) [7000 km) | 13000 Kem) | (19000 km | (25000 km) | (51000Km) a timorth | Smenthe | 12 months | 18 months | 24 monthe | 30 months He]=/Segetenawwien | “Ghee sportonendrepaceit 7 y rc a ‘ J Check operation and forall iak- | % 0) « | Front for: 29° ¥ v. v v ’ + Replace necessary. . * Check operation and for oil iak— | L4| + | Stock absorb: oe 4 ‘ \ ’ sembly Replace if necessary. Rear suspension | * Check operation 22!" tink pivots * Correct f necessary. hel 2 eevee “Grae vam one dle float dese Peet 7 | Bape tar oa | spacer TT : 7 T fe): | Engin Replace. _ Theckioon rama aa | : s Fa (ay 4 1 4 Coding system —_| «replacait nacessary change otek =I 7 Front and rear *Check operation | a ye v Y brake switches, Chee opp # = % | "Apply Yamahe cable lubricant or 4, % "e, Control cables | "Qhorautale cable rica 4 ‘ 4 ’ 1 4 tmoroughly. Ss,PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ira] ‘ODOMETER REAGINGS 600 mi | 4000 mi | 8000mi | 12000 mi | 16000 mi | 20000 mi No. iTem ROUTINE 1000 km (7000 km) | (13000 ken) | (19600 km) | (25000 kmy | (31000 km) le 4 month | “6igonths | 12months | 18 months | 24 months | SOmonthe = Creek operation. _ 28|- | Tote orn | “Dek Hote gp ron ay and a a 4 x J [| + Lubreate cable and ip housing, Me |. | Uights, signats and | * Greck operation. 4 P|" | swnctess ‘pas neigh beam, aE tw Me | x * TIP : O Ainfiter 7 "4 '* This model's air filter is equipped with a disposable cil-coated paper element, which must not be cleaned with com- pressed alr to avoid damaging it. * Tho air fit element needs to be replaced more frequently whén riding in urusually wet ordusty areas. @.tydraulic brake service ‘ater disassembling the brake master cylinders and calipers, always png the tui. Regular check the brake mu levels end fil the reservoirs as required * Every. two years replace the intemal components ofthe brake master cliclers and calipers, ard change the brake fluid. “, cs ‘+ Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged,PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT. Removing and installing pan- els ey, ‘Tha panels chown ned to be removed to perform some of thé:mantenance jobs described in this chapter. Refer to this section each time a panel needs to beremovedandinstaled. \ AS 1. Panel G 5 1. Panel A C . 2. Screw %, es vee 3. Bot Panels A and To remove panel Remove the bolts and the screws, and then pull the panel aif as shown “ To install a panel a * Place the panel in the original posttion, and then install the screws and the * pols.% »_PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Panelc Te remove'the pane! Remove the Screw, and then pull the panel off as shown. + Panel 2. Sow To install the pahel Place tne panel n the original position, and then install the screw. Checking the spark plugs _,. The spark plugs are important engine ‘components, which should be checked periodically, preferably by a Yamaha dealer. Since haat and depos its will cause any spark plug to slowly erode, thy, should be removed and checked in Aocordance with the pert- odie maintenance and lubrication chart. In addition, the condition of the spark plugs can reveal the condition of the engine. Tho porcelain insulator around. the center electrode of each spark plug __ should be a medium-to-Ight tan (he jdeal color when the vehicle is ridden normaly), and all spark plugs installed ln the engine should have the same color. any spatk plug shows a dis- tinctly differant color, the engine could be operatirg. improperly. Do not at- tempt to diagnose such problems yourself, nstead, have a Yamiana deal- er check the vehicle. Hf a spark plug shows signs of elec- trode erosion and excessive carbon oF ther deposits, it should be replacedPERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT. ‘Specified spark plug: NGK/ORSE Before installing @ spark plug, the spark plug gap should be measured with a wire thickness gauge and, if necessary, adjusted to specification, < 1) Spark plug wap ‘Spark plug gap: 0.7-08 mim 0.028-0.031 in} TR Hf a torque wrench is not available when installing a spark plug, a good estimate of the correct torque is 1/4- -/2 tum past finger tight, However, the spark plug shoul be tightened to the specified torque as ae Do not use any tools to remdve or in- stall the spark plug cap, otherwise the ignition coil coupler may get damaged. The spark plug cap may be difficult to remove because the rubber seal on the end of the cap fits tightly. To remove the spark plug iply twist it back and forth itback and forth while pushing it in. Clean the surface of the spark plug “gasket and its mating suriace, and ‘then wipe off any grime from the spark Tightening torque: Spark plug 19Nm (1.3mkaf, 9.4 fib) rat Canister (for California only) i FUEL TANK: ATWOSPHE SS FomEsony STEN This model is equipped With a canister to prevent he discharging ofuel vapor Into the atmosphere, Before dparating this vaticia, make sure to chebl, the following: © Check each hose connection © Check each hose and canister for cracks or damage. Replace it damaged, @ Make sure that the canister breather is not blocked, and it necessary, clean it.PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Engine oil and ol filter car- tridge Say The engine oil level should be checked before each ride. In addition, the oll ‘must be changed and the ol fiter car- tridge replazed at the intervals spect fied in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. To check the engine il level 1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand. A slight tit to the side can result in a false reading. ~ 2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then tutn it off. 3. Waita few minutes until the oil set tles, and than check the ail level through the engine of level check window located at the bottom: right side of the crankcase. 1! The engine oil shouldbe between the ‘minimum ancl maximn level marks. 1 engre o e a 2. Engl ae cheek widow 8. Naximum ove mar 4. Ningnum evel mak 4, Ifthe engine oll is below the mini- mum level mark, add sufficient oil of the recommended type to raise ito the corect level. To'change the engine oil (with or without oil filter cartridge replace- ment] 4. Place the vehicle on a level surfa- we * 2. Start the efigine, warm it up for several minutes, and then tur it off 8. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used cil re 4, Remove the engine oil fiter cap, the engine oigrain bolt and its gasket to drain the cil from the crankcase, 4. Engine of cain tot 2, Gasket i mp Skip steps 5-7 ifthe oil fiter cartridge Is not being replaced. % '5, Remove the oll fiter cariridge wit an oi fiter wrench, ‘4, OW ter wrench 2, Ollitercartidge TIP An.cil filter wench ‘s available at a ‘Yamaha decler. cartridgs. 6. Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to the O-ring of the new oil fier 4.0409 TP ec Make sure that the O-ring is propery seated 7. Install the new oil fiter cartridge with an oil filter wrench, and then tighten it to the specified torque with a torque wrench. 78 1. organ Tightening torque: ‘Ol iter cartridge: AT Nm (1.7 mek, 12 09) 8, Install the engine oll drain bolt and fis new gasket, and then tighten the bolt to the specified torque. Tightening torque: Engine oil dran bot: "HB Nev (4.3 kgf, 31 feof) 9. Refill with the specified amount of the recorimended engine oil, and then install ah tighten the cil filer cap.PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Recommended engine oll: See page 2-7 (0 quantity: Without oil fiter cartidge replace. ment 2,90 L (9.07 US gt 2.56 Impat) With oil fiter cartridge replacement: 3.10 L (8.28 US at 275 Impat) 10. Start the engine, and then let itidle for sevaral minutes while chacking it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, immediately turn the engine off aid check for the cause. Te After the enging is started, the engine , Be sure 1o wipe off spilled-oil on any », parts after the engine and exhaust sys- ‘tem have cooled down. NOTICE © In order to prevent clutch slip page (since the engine oil also lubricates the clutch), do not mix any chemical additives. Do not use oils with a diesel speci- fication of “GD” or oils of ahigh- er quality than specified. In addition, do not use oils labeled “ENERGY CONSERVING |!” or higher. @ Make sure that no foreign inate- rial enters the crankcase, «il evel warning light should go off if the oll level Is sutficignt. NOTICE If the oil level warning light flickers ‘or remains on even if the oll level is, >. correct, immediately turn the engine “off and have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. 11, Tum the engine of, wait a few mi- utes'unti the oil settles, and then check te oil level and correct it if necessary’ ms Coolant The coolant level should bbe, checked before each ride. In addition, the coo!- ant must be changed at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenarrce and lubrication chart. To check the coolant lovel 4. Place the vehicle on the center stand. TIP ti x © The coolant level must be checked on @ cald-engine since the level varies with engine tem perature. © ‘Make sure that the vehicle is posi- tioned straight up when checking the coolant level. A slight tit to the; side can result in an incorrect reading. 2. Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir Tr The coolant should be-between the mi: rnimum and maximum level marks.PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND. ADJUSTMENT 1 coon maul, 2. Mac rel iy 3, Minimum level meric” 3. Ifthe coolant is at or balow the mi- imum level mark, remove panel G to access the coolant reservoir, (See page 7-9.) 4, Remove the coolant reservoir cap, add coolant to the maximum level imark, and then instal the reservoir cap, WARNING! Remove only the coolant reservoir cap, Never attempt;to remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. sss) NOTICE: If coolant is not available, use distilled water or soft tap water instead. Do not use hard water or salt water since itis harmful to the engine. If water hasbeen used instead of coolant, replace it with cool- ant as soon as possible, othor- wise the cooling system will not be protected against frost and corrosion. It water has, been added to the coolant, have a Yamaha dealer check the anti- freeze content of the coolant as soon as possible, otherwise the etféctiveness of the coolant will bbe reduced. josunt 4. Coolant reservar ean, ‘Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the maximum level mari): (0.25 L (0:26 US at, 0.22 Imp.ai) 5. Install the panel. 75 Changing the coolant * The coolant mustbe changed atthe in- tervais spactfied in the periodic main- tenance and lubrication chart. Have a Yamaha dealer change tha coolant WARNING! Never attempt to remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot ens3 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND: ADJUSTMENT Replacing the air fitter ele- ment The’ air filter element should be re- placed at the intervats specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication char. Replace the air fiter element more frequently you are riding in un- usually wet or dusty areas. 1. Remove the rider seat. (See page 4-45) + Fueltank oa 6. Rerfigye the ai fiter case cover by 2, Remove panels A and B. (See 5. Lift the frontiof the fuel tank, and removing the screws. NOTICE: page 7-9) carefully tit it Back and awey ‘rom When removing the air filtor 8, Remove the fuel tank cowiing the air fiter case, "but do not dis- case cover, be careful not to al- bolts, and then pull the fue! tank comect te fuel nose low foreign abjects to drop into = cowing off, WARNING! Make sure that the the air intake manifold, sex fuel tank is well supported. Do not tilt or pull the fuel tankitoo much, otherwise the fuel hoses may come loose, which could’ cause fuel leakage and a fire hazard. eons iF 1, Bere 2, Fuel tank cowing belt 2. Aifiltr eace cover 4, Remove the fual tank bolts. 7. Pullthe air fiter element out.PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 4. Alrtiter element 2, Arrinteke maniiod B. Insert a now air fiter element into the air fter case, NOTICE: Make sure that the air fiter element is property seated in the air fitter case. The engine should never he operated without the air filter element installed, otherwise the piston(s) and/or cylinder(s) may become’, oxcossively wor. 9. Install the air fter case cover by instaling the screws. 10. Place the fual tank’ip the original position. Make sure that the fuel hoses are property connected and routed, and net pinched. Be sure to place the fuel tank breather hose and the fuel tank overflow hose in the orginal position. WARNING! Before placing the fuel tank in the original position, make sure that the fuel hoses are not damaged. 1 any fuel hose is damaged, do not start the engine but have a Yamaha dealer replace the hose, other- wise fuel may leak, creating a a 1. Fuel tark breather hose (except fer Calior- ria) 2. Onginal postion (paint mark) 3. Clare 4. Fuel tank overiow hos 11. Install the fuel fank bolts, 7A 12. Place the fuel tank cowling in the original position, and then install the fuel tank cowling bots. 19. Install the panels. 14, Install the rider seat.PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Checking the engine idling speed Check the engine idling speed and, if necessary, have it corrected by a Yamaha dealer. Engine idling spec: 1400-1300 r/min Checking the throttle grip free play > “4, Throttle gip tee play The throttle grip free play should mea- sure $:0-5.0 mm (0.12-0.20 in) at the inner edge of the throttle grip. Perodi- cally checkthe throttle grip free play and, if necessary, have a Yamaha deal- er adjust it Valve clearance . The valve clearance changes with tse, resulting in improper air-fuel mixture and/or engine noise. To provant this from occurring, the valve clearance must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication char.PERIODIC MAINTENANCE.AND ADJUSTMENT Tires Tires are the only contact between the vehicle and the road. Safety in all con- ditions of riding depends on a relatively email ares of road contact. Therefore, it «i essential to maintain the tres in good ‘eondition at all times and replace them at the approprate time with the speck fied tes, Tire air pressure Tha tire air pressure should be checked and, if necessary, adjusted before each ride, Operation of this vehicle with im- proper tire pressure may cause se- vere injury or death from loss of control. ‘© The tire air pressure must be ‘checked and adjusted on cold tires (Le., when the temperature of the tires equals the ambient temperature). © The tire air pressure must be adjusted in accordance with the riding speed and with the total weight of rider, passenger, car- 90, arid, accessories approved for this model. Tire air pressure (Imeasured on cold tires): ‘Up to 90 kg (196 tb lead Front 250 kPa (2.50 haf: 96 pai) Roar: "200 kPa (2.09 kgtier?, 42 9) 190 keg (198 Ib) to maximum loack Fron: 20 kPa (2.60 kaflom, 96 psi) Rear: £290 kPa (2.99 katlom, 42 psi High-speed riding: Fron 250 kPa (2,50 Kater, 36 psi Rear, 290 kPa (2.80 kgtiem, 42 psi Maximum toad": FZS10E 190 kg (418 FZSI0EC 169 kg (417 16}, * Total weight of rider, passenger, car- 199 and accessories Se Neveroverload your vehicle. Opera- ae eee cause an accident. 118 Tire inspection 1. Te sidewall 2. Tea wear indicator * 3. Tire tread depth Alviays check the tires before operat: ing the motorcycle. If tre read shows crosswise lines (minimum tread depth), IF the tire has 2 nail or glass fragments in it, or if the sidewall is cracked, con- tact a Yariaha dealer immadiataly and have the tire replaced, Minimum tire troad depth (front and roar): é 1.0 mn (0.04 in}= PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT i © It is dangerous to ride with @ © The front and rear tires should worn-out tire, When a tire tread be of the same make and de- begins to show crosswise lines, sign, otherwise the handling have a Yamaha dealer replace characteristics of the motorcy- the tire immediately, cle may be different, which © The replacement of all wheel- could lead to an accident. and brake-related parts, includ- © Always make sure that the valve ing the tires, should be left to a caps are securely installed to wane Tre Yamahd dealer, who has the 1 tyesiryave prevent air pressure leakage. necessary professional knowl: Tre afvavecow ‘© Use only the tire valves and edge and experience to.doso, 3, Treairvaye cap with sal valve cores listed below to © Ride at moderate speeds after ‘ avoid tite defiation during a changing a tire since the tire [Mis moloreyels|s earned wil tube high-speed ride. a eens okie coe bes “ Afier extensive tesis, only the bres Ist charactarlation. Tires age, even if they,have not been 2c below have been approved for this Used or have only been used occasion- modal by Yamaha Motor Go., Ltc. ally. Cracking of the tread anid sidewall rubber, sometimes accompatjed by carcass deformation, is an evidence of ageing. Old and aged tires shall be checked by tire specialists to ascertairy ‘ther suitability for further Use. raPERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Front tire: Size: 120/70 2R17M/C (58) Manufacturerimodal: DUNLOP/D221FA, Rear tire: Size: 190/50 ZR 7M/G (TAM) Manufacturerimodst: DUNLOP/D221G FRONT and REAR: Tite air valve: TRI2 Valve core: #9700 (onginal, PNG This motorcycle is fitted with super- high-speed tires. Note the following points in order to make the most of- ficient use of these tires. © Use only the specified replace- ment tires, Other tires may run the danger of bursting at super high speeds. © Brand-new tires cari have a rel- atively 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 kin (60 mi) after installing a now tir © The tires must be warmed up (before a high-speed run. © Always adjust the tire air pres- sure according to the operating conditions. 72 Gast wheels Tomaximize the perforrtiance, durabil- ity, and safe operation of yaur vehicle, note the following points regarding the specified wheels. © The wheel tims should “be checked for cracks, bends, warp- age or other damage before each ride eny damage is found, have a Yamaha dealer replace the wheel. Do rot attemat even the smallest repair to the whael. A de~ formed or craéked wheel must be replaced. © The wheel shouldbe balanced whenever either the fire or wheel thas been changed or replaced. An unbalanced wheel can result in poor performance, adverse Han dling characteristics, and 2 shorts ened tre if.PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Adjusting the clutch lever free play 41 Clutch lever tee play ajusting bol, 2. Clutch lever tree olay The clutch iver free play should mea- sure 19.0-15.0 mm (0.39-0.59 in) as. shown, Periodically check the clutch Jever free play and, ifnecessary, adust itas follows. To inctease the clutch lever free piay, tum th clutch lever fee play adjusting bolt in ditection (2). Te decrease the clutch leveFge play, tum the adjusting Dott in direction, (b). WP = ——— ifthe spectied free play cannot be ob- tained as described, above or if the dutch does not operaté correctly, have a Yamaha desler check the internal clutch mechanism. * Checking the brake lever free play ¢ i} — " \e I 1} 1. No brake lever tree play ‘There should be no free play at the brake lever end, It there is free play, have a Yamaha dealer inspect the brake system. _—— = = ‘A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever can indicate the presence of air in the hydraulic system, Ifthere is air in the hydraulic system, have a ‘Yamaha dealer bleed the system be- fore operating the vehicle. Air in the hydraulic system will ciminish the’;PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTM| ENT braking performance, which may re- suit in loss of control and an acci- dont, Brake light switches meats ; aura, HEC AS 7, 1 Rearbrake ligt switch z 2. an eke igh st aaustirg out The brake ight, which is activated by the brake "pedal and brake lover, should come’en just before braking takes effect. If necessary, adjust the rear brake lignt switeh as follows, but the front brake light switch should be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer. ‘Tum the rear brake light switch adjust- ing nut while holding the rear brake light switch in place. To. maké':the brake light come on earlier, turn the at justing nut in direction fa). To make the brake lignt come on later, turm the ad- iusting nut in direction tb) 728 ec Checking the front and rear brake pads The front and rear brake pads must be checked for wear at the intervals spec- ified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chant, Front brake pads 1. Brake pad wear indicator Each front brake pad is provided with \vear indicators, which allows you to check the brake pad wear without hav- ingto disassembée the brake, To check ‘the brake pad wear, check thé-position of the wear indicators while applying the brake, Ifa brake pad has worn to ‘the point that a wear indicator almostPERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND.ADJUSTMENT touches the brake disc, have a ‘Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads ac a set. *, Rear brake pads 1. Brake pad wear indicator groove Each rear brake pad is provided with wear indicator grooves, which allow you to check the brake pad wear with- out having to disassemble the brake. To check the brake pad wear, check the wear indicator grooves. If a brake pad has worn to the:point that a wear indicator groove almost appears, have a Yarraha dealer repace, the brake pads as a set. ‘Checking the brake fluid level Before riding, check that the brake fluid is above the minimum level mark, (Check the brake fic level wth the top of the reeervo'r lovel. Replenish the brake uid if necessary. Front brake. YeaMinimum lovel mani 1-24 Rear brake 1. Minin devel marl Re —— _——= The tear brake fllig reservoirs located behind panel C. (Séé page 7-9) Specified brake fluid: DOT 4 Improper maintenance can result in loss of braking ability. Observe these precaution: © Insufficient brake fluid may al- low air to enter the brake sys- tem, —feducing braking performance, MensPERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT: © Clean the filler cap before re- moving. Uso only DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed container © Use only the specified brake flu- id; otherwise, the rubber seals may deteriorate, causing leak- age. # Refill with the same type of brake fiuid. Adding a brake fluid sther than DOT 4 may result in a jul chemical reaction. © Be cateful that water does not enter the brake fluid reservoir ‘when refiling, Water will signiti- cantly lower the boiling point of the fluid and may result in vapor lock. NOTICE {Brake fluid may damage painted Surfaces or plastic parts. Always clean up spilled fluid immediately. Asthe breke pads wear, itis normal for the brake'fluid eval to gradually go down. A low brake fluid level may indi- cate worn brake pads and/or brake system leakage; therefore, be sure to check the brake pads for wear and the brake system for leakage. If the brake fluid level goes down suddenly, have a ‘Yamaha dealor, chock tho cause before further riding. 7.25 Changing the brake fluid Have a Yamaha dealer change the brake fluid at the intervals specified in the pariocic maintenance and lutrica- tion chert. Inadaltion, have the cil seals of the master cylinders and calipers as well as the brake hoses replaced at the intervals isted below or whenever they are damaged or leaking, @ Oil seals: Replace every two years 5 © Brake hoses: Replace evéry four yearsPERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Drive chain slack ‘To adjust the drive chain slack a The crive chain slack’.should be Consult a Yamaha dealer before ad- Using thealignment marks on each checked before eachride and adjusted _justing the drive chain slack, side of the swingarm, make sure that if necessary, ¥ 1. Take the motorcycle off the cen- both drive chain pullers are in the same tarstand, and then put the sida- position for proper wheel alignment sine etand down, 2. Locsen the axle rut and the lock tutor each side ofthe swingarm. To check the drive chain slack 1. Place the motorcycle on the can- Sopstend 3: Pace the motorcycle on the cen- 2, Shift=the transmission into the terstand, neutral position. 4. To tighten the drive chain, tum the &, Measure the drive chain slack as drive thain slack adjusting bott on shown. each side of the swingarm in di- rection (a). To loosen the drive chain, turn the adjusting bolt on each side of the swingarm in di- rection (0), and then push the rear wheel forward. NOTICE: Improp- er drive chain stack will over- load the engine as well as other Vital parts ofthe motorcycleand 5. Take the motorcycle Off the can- ote rut 1 2. Drive chain alae acusing belt 9, Lecknut 4. Drive chain puller 8, Alignment marks can lead to chain slippage or terstand, and then put the side- “breakage. To prevent this fro‘. stand down, oceurring, keep the drive chain Tighten the axle nut, then the ldck- Drive chain Slack: stack within the specified limits. nuts to the specified torques, 20.0-80.0 mm,0.79-1.18 in) 4, Ifthe dlive chain Slack is incorrect, adjust it 2s follows.PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT __ Tightening torques: ‘Axle nut 150 Nm (15 emikgf, 108 felbA) Locknut: 16 Nm (1.6 mkof, 12 fbf) “7, Make sure that the drive chain ‘pullers are in the same position, the, crive chain slack is correct, andthe drive chain moves smoothly, Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain ‘The drive chain must be cleaned and lubricated at the intervils specified In the periodic maintenance ‘and lubrice- ton chart, otherwise it wil quickly wear ‘out, especially when riding in dusty or wet areas. Service the drive chainnes, follows. % NOTICE The drive.chain must be lubricated after washing the motorcycle, riding in the rain or riding in wet areas. + Clean the drive chain with kero- sene and a small soft brush. NOTICE: To prevent damaging the O-rings, do not®clean the drive chain with steam cleaners, high-pressure washers or inap- propriate solvents. roxy 2., Wipe the drive chain dry. é 8. "Thoroughly lubricate the drive chai with a special O-ring chain juoriGant. NOTICE: Do not use engine oil or any other lubri- ants for the drive chain, as they 1a may contain substances that could damage the O-rings.PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ‘Checking and lubricating the cables The operation of all control cables and the conditjon of the cables should be checked betoje each ride, and the ca bles and cable.ends should be lubri- cated if necessary. If a cable is damaged or does not move smoothly, have @ Yamaha dealer, check or re- place it. WARNING! Damage to the outer housing of cables may result in internal rusting and cause inter- ference with cable movement. Re- lace damaged cables as soon as possible to prevent unsafe con: tions.) Recommended lubricant Yamaha ¢able lbicant or ther suitable cabs lubyicant Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ©. ‘The oparation of the throttle °grip should be checked before each ride. a dition, the cable should be lubricat- ed bya Yamaha dealer at the intervals, specitied in the penodic maintenance chart, The throttle cable is equipped with a rubber cover. Make sure that the cover ig securely installed, Even though the cover is installed correctly, it does not completely protect the cable from wa- ter entry. Therefore, use care not to pour water directly onto the Gover or cable when washing the vehiole. 1 the cable or cover becomes dirty, wine clean with a moist cloth 7-28 Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals ‘The operation of the brake and shift pedals should be checked before each ride, and the pedal pivots should be lu- forcated i necessary. Brake pedalPERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Recommended lubricant: « Lithium-soap-based grease, Checking and lubricating the” brake and clutch levers’. ‘The operation of the brake ard clutch levers should be checked before each ride, and the lever pivots should be lu-" bricated if necessary. Brake lover 7.28 Recommended lubricants: Brake lever: Silicone grease Clutch lever: Lithium-soap-based greasePERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Checking and lubricating the centerstand and sidestand The operation of thécenterstand and sidestend should be checked before each ride, and the pivots aiid metal-to- ‘metal contact surtaces shouldbe |ubri- cated i necessary. PON if the centerstand or sidestand does not move up and down smoothly, have @ Yamaho dealer check or re- pairit. Otherwise, the centerstand or sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator, resulting ina possible loss of control Recommended lubricant: Lithium-soap-based grease 70 Checking the front fork The condition:,and operation of the front fork must be checked as follows atthe intervals specified in the periodic mairtenanes and lubrieation chart. To check the condition Check the inner tubes for scratches, damage and excessive oil leakage, To-check the operation 4. Place the vehicle on a level surfa- co‘and hold it in an upright posi tion. WARNING! To avoid injury, securely:support the vehicle so there is no, danger of it falling Over is 2, While applying ‘the front brake, push cown hard onthe handle- bars several times to check if the front fork compresses “and re- pounds smoathiy.PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Hf any damage is found or tho front fork does not operate smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check or re- pair i Checking the steering ‘Wom dr-Joose steering bearings may cause daniger. Therefore, the operation of the steenng must be checked as fol- lows at the interyale spectfied in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. s 1. Place the vehicle On, te center- stand. WARNING! To ‘avoid inju- 'y, securely support the vehicle 0 there is no danger of it falling 4 OVOF. wns '®.. Hold the lowor onds of the front ferklegs and try to move then for- ward and backward. if any (ree play can be felt, have a Yamaha dealer check or repair the steer- Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel Bearngs must be checked at the intervals Specified in the periocic maintenance and iybrica- tion chart. If thero is play in tho Wheel hub or if the wheel does not tutm smocthy, have a Yamaha dealer check the wheel bearings.PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 1) Positive battery lead tec) 2, Negative batery lead (lack) 3, Banery The battery is located under the rider seat, (See page 4-15) This model is equipped with a VALA (Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery. ‘Thefe is no need to check the electro- Ile orto add distilled water, However, the battery lead connections need to be checkednand, if necessary, tight ened. ® POE ®@ Electrolyte is poisonous and dangerous since it contains sul- furic acid, which causes severe bums. Avoid. any contact with skin, eyes of clothing and al- ways shield your eyes when working near batteties. In case of contact, administer the fol- lowing FIRST AID. ‘ + EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty of water. § * INTERNAL: Drink large quan- tities of water or milk and im- mediately coll a physician. + EYES; Flush with water for 15 minutes. and seek prompt medical attention. © Batteries produce explosive hy- drogen gas. Therefore, keep sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc., away from the battery and pro- tion, when in an enclosed space. © KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER- JES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. To charge the battery Have a Yamaha tealer charge the bat- tery as soon as possible if t seems 10 have discharged. Keep in mind that the re battery tends to discharge more auick- ly if the vehicle is equipped with op- tional electrical accossories. NOTICE To charge a VALA (Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery, a special (con- stant-voltage) battery charger is re- Quired, Using a conventional battery charger will damage the battery: To store the battery " 1. if the vehicls will not be used for more than one month, remove the battery, fully charge it, and then place it in a cool, dry place. NOTICE: When removing the battery, be sure the key is turned to “OFF”, then discon- ect the negative lead betore disconnecting the positive lead. 2, If the baltery will be stored. for more than two months, check it at i@ast once a morth and fully char- geit if necessary. 3. Fully cherge the batiery before installation. NOTICE: When in- Stalling the battery, be sure thePERIODIC MAINTENANGE AND ADJUSTMENT key is tumed to “OFF”, then connect the positive lead before connecting the negative lead. 4, After installation, make sure that the battery leads are properly con- nected to the battery terminals. Always keep the battery charged. Storing a discharged battery can, cause permanent battery damage. Replacing the fuses ‘The mairffuse, the fuel injection sys- tem fuse, ard the fuse box, which con- tains the fuses, for the individual crouits, are located under the rider seat, (See page 4-15), 4. Main use 2. Fuse box 2. Ful injection system fuse 4. Fual injection system Spare tus 18 1. Fuse box 2, Hesdlignt tse 8. Ignition fuse 4 Signaling system fuse 5 5 8 Backup fuse (for cock) Right radiator fan fuse Left radiator fan fuse Spare fuse Wa tuse is blown, replace it as follows, TIP Include steps 2, 3, 7 and 8 only for the ‘uel injection system fuse, 7 Tum the key to “OFF” and tumn off the electrical circuit jn question. 2. Unhook the battery "band, and then remove the battery Gover.‘PERIODIG MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 2. Battery covar 3, Remove the starter relay cover by pulling it upward. 41 State relay cover 2. Fuel itestion system fuse 8. Fuel injection system soare fuse 4, "Remove the blown fuse, and then install a new fuse of the specified amperage. WARNING! Do not use a fuse of ahigher amperage rating than recommended to avoid causing. extensive dam- age to the electrical system and possibly a fire. :vs0 a) Specified fuses: ; ‘Nain fuse: 50.0 A, a Headlight fuse: «20.0 ‘Signaling systam fuse: W0.0A Jgniion fuse: 13.0, Fuel injection system fuse: 150A aciator fan fie: wOOAR? Backup fuse: 10.08 ‘6 5, Tum the key to “ON" and:turn on the electrical circuit in question to check ifthe device operates. ‘6.f the fuse immediately bows ‘again, have @ Yamaha dealer check the electrical system, 7. Install the starter relay cover &. Install the battory cover, and then hook the battery band onto the, holder.PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Replacing a headlight bulb ’ { This model is equipped with halogen bulb» headlights. If a headlight bulb burns out, replace it as follows. Take care not to damage the follow- \ ing parts: \ © Headlight bulb °, \ Do not touch thé:glass part of 1: P2rettounhhegisspartorme pub. 1. Hash. pus noir the headlight bulb tokeep itfree 1. Disconnect the headlight coupler, 3. Place anew headlight bull into fromoil otherwisethe transpar- and then reméve the headlight position, and then secure it with encyofthe glass, the luminosity bulbcover. the bulb holder. of the bulb, and the bulb life will be adversely affected. Thor- ‘oughly clean off any dirt and fin- gerprints on the headlight bulb using a cloth moistened with al- cohol 6r thinner. Headlight lens Do not affix any type of tinted film or stickers to the headlight lens. Do notuse a headiight bulb of a wattage higher than specifie« 4, Install the headlight bulb cover, and then connect the coupler. \ 5. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary. 1. Headlignt couple 2. Haaclight bulb cava, 2. Unhook the headlight bulb holder, and then remove the bumt-out bulb. 7.35b PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Replacing the tail/orake light Replacing a turn signal light bulb * bulb 1. Remave the passengerégat. (See 1. Remove the tun signal light unit : by removing the sorew. page 4-15.) 5 2, Remove the tallbrake light tub socket (together wth the pub) By tuming it counterclockwise. 41. Turn signal fant unit 2 Serew 1) TalVorake light bub socket pushing it in and turning it coun- terclockwise. 4, Insert a new bulb into the socket, pushin, and then tum it clock- Wise untitit stops. 5, Install the ‘socket (together with the bulb) by turing it clockwise. 6. Install he passefiger seat 7-38 2, Remove the turn signal light bulb socket (together with the bulb) by 8, Remove the bumt-out buib ‘by turning it counterclockwise. 1. Tum signal ight cule soowet °S, Remove the bumt-out bul By 1. Tum sigalg bulb wy 4, Insert a new bulb into the sockét, “G,.Instal the socket (together with ‘the bulb) by turing it clockwise.PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 2 6. Install the turn signal light unit by Eee «installing the screw. NOTICE: Do Replacing the license plate 4. not overtighten the screw, oth- light bulb fe the lens may break. 1. Remove the license plate light urit by removing the screws, 1. Licens pate ight but 2, License plate lant bub socket 3. Remove the bumt-out bulb by pulling it out. 4, Insert a new bulb into the socket 1. License plateliant unit, tone ty 5. Install the socket (together wth the bult) by pushing iin. e 2, Remove the license plate“Jght 6, Insta the icense plate light unit by J bulb socket (together with he instaling the screws. bulb) by pulling it out. 7.37PERIODIC MAINTENANGE AND ADJUSTMENT Front wheel ©,To remove the front wheel To avoid injury, securely support the vehicle’so there is no danger of it falling over. 1. Loosen the front wheel axle pinch bolt, then the wheal axe and the brake caliper bolts. 1. Front whee! dle pinch bot 2. Whee! axle 3, Brake calipor bolt 2, Place the vehicle on the center- stand. 2. Remove thélbrake hose holder on each side by removing the bot and nut. “ 4, Remove the brake éaliper (togeth- er with the reflector) of pach side by removing the bolts. NOTICE: Do not apply the brake after the brake calipers have been f9- moved, otherwise the brake’ ‘pads will be forced shut. 4. Brake hose holder 2 Boltard rat 2 Brake caliper bot % 4 Brie caliper 5 Rotadtor 5. Pull the. whesl axle out, and then remove the wheel 738 To install the front wheel 4. Lift the whee! up between the fork logs. 2. Insert the wheel axle. 8. Install the brake caliper (together with the reflector) on each side by installing the bolts, re Make sure that there is enough space between the brake pads before install- xing the brake calipers onto the. brake discs. ty 4, Install the brake Hose holder ony each side by installing the bolt and ut, 5. Take the vehicle off the center- stand so that the front wiheel is on the ground, and then put the side- stand down, 6. Tighten the wheel axle, the front wheel axle pinch bolt, the brake caliper bolts, and the brake hose holder bolts to the specified torques.PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Tightening torques: Wheel axle . 72 Nm (7.2 kgf, $2 feb), Front whed axle prich bol 23.Nm (2.3 mkgf, 17 feb) Brake calipor bolt 40 Nm (4.0 rvkof, 29 tb) Brake hose holder bolt: T Nm (0.7 mvkaf, 5.1 tbs) 7. Push down hard on the handebar saveral times fa, check for proper fork operation. ~ Rear wheel ‘To remove the rear wheel PWN To avoid injury, securely support the vehicle so’there is no danger of it falling over. ~ Loosen the axle nut. 1. Ailanut *y 2, Brake caliper bracket 3. Brake caliper = 2. Place the vehicle on the center- stand. 3. Remove the axle nut. 7.38 4. Loosen this jocknut on each side of the swingarm. 38S _ Nee teey +, Drive chap slack sdusting belt 2. Locknit 8. Turn the dftye chain slack agjust- Ing bolts ‘ulin direction (a) anc push the whee! forward. 6. Remove the drive chain from the rear sprocket. Te? © | the drive chain is difficult to.re~ move, remove the wheel axle first, and then lift the wheel upward! ‘enough to remove the drive chain from the rear sprocket. © The ctive chain cannot be dises-7. While supporting the brake caliper bracket, pull the wheel axle out, and then remove the “shoo! NOTICE: Do not apply the brake after the wheel and brake disc the brake pads will be forced shut cairn 1, Whee ante To install the rear wheel 1. Install the wheel and the brake cal- iper bracket by inserting the wheel axle from the lefi-hand side. TIP - @ Make sure thafvthe slot in the brake caliper bracts it ovarthe retainer on the swingarm. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT © © Nake sure that there is enough space between the brake pads before instaling the whoo. Ao; Of M\ \-2 \ st 1 1. Sot 2, Fotainer 2. Installthe drive chain onto the rear sprocket. 3. Install the axle nut. 4. Adjust the drive chain slack. (See page 7-26) ‘S.Jake the vehicle off the center- stand so that the rear wheel is on ‘the ground, and then put the side- stand down. 6. Tighten tho axle nut, and then tighten the locknuts to the speci- fied torques. ra) Tightening torques: ‘Ade nul: 160 Nm (15%xn-kgf, 108 thon) Lecknut: 16Nm (1.6 mkaf, 12 thibhPERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ture heaters. or furnaces. Gasoline or Troubleshooting ‘gacoline vaparg can Ignite oF ox- Although Yamaha motorcycles receive Blodo, causing sdvere injury or prop. a thorough inspection before shipment Srty damage. from the factory, trouble may accur during operation. Any problem in the uel, compression, of ignition systems, for @xample, can cause poor starting and loss of power. The following troubleshooting charts y represent quick and easy procedures for checking these vital systems your- self. However, should your motorcycle require ary ropa, take it to a Yamaha dealer, whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools, experience, and know-how to service the motorcycle properly. Use only genuine Yamaha replace- ‘ment paris. Imitation parts may look tike’'Yamaha paris, but they are often inferior, have a shorter service life and can lead‘ to expensive repair bil. PMG When checking the fuel system, do not smoke, and make sure there are ‘no open flames or sparks in the ar~ 2a, Including pilot lights from water aHTroubleshooting charts ey, Starting problems or poor engine performance * 1, Fuel 7 T " = — “Selon marina — | ofcrearne tne 5 heckine tiv! n os % reel ta La “Tasigesaom pant mele sno tl Lefsuron net [=f Te sransces | 2.Battery Ta mango online Sots toner Remon to soar uae anc crecrine ecdes. lave Fire aie wr or | ‘Mebatory necessary. ‘Ghickinebater lad comecions, 1 landhave Yamaha dslereherge Grech ion, “The eng does nol sa ‘Vip of wibra ky oh ane corel he fh UY abs. replace te apa pegs. | [oor ne secre rie 4, Compression operate th elect arr, ave a Yanna deter crock ne vel. es Lt Pay creein S| The angie does nlstan. Have a Varah dale chock ro voi Have a Yamaha dear eneakie vehicle 7-49PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Engine overheating nS S ® Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Scaiding hot fluid and steam may be blown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Be sure to waituntil the engine has cooled. ® Place a thick'rag, like towel, over the radiator cap, and then slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the detent to allow any residual pressure to escape. When the hissing sound has stopped, press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise, and then remove the cap. ave a Yana oaair enesk andar heel ss Wis engines clas, | | reserairand aor . sie {Cheol the eosant valine | Lo] rene >| Aloo. See 1] TWecontorieet |_g| Star the engine. ihe gine evenness agan, have @ Lol negate +] Seids Sap ath eins toeeataoer TIP ¥ coolant not avaiable, lap Wafer can be temporary usedinstead, provided thal tis changed tafe recommended coo ani as soon as possible, rdMOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE Matte color caution NOTICES Some models are equipped with matte colored finished parts. Be sure to consult a Yamaha dealer for advice on what products to use be- fore cleaning the vehicle. Using a brush, harsh chemical products or cleaning compounds when cleaning these parts will scratch or damage their eurface, Wax also should not ibe applied to any matte colored fin- ished parts. Care While the open design af a motorcycle reveals the attractiveness of the teci= nology, it also makes it more vulnera- ble. Rust and corrosion can davelop even if high-quality components are used. A rusty exhaust pipe may go un- noticed on a car, however, it detracts from the overall appearance of a mo- torcycle. Frequent ‘and proper care Goes not only comply with the terms of the warranty, but it will al keep your motoreycle locking good, éxtend its Ife and optimize its performance, Before cleaning 1. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag after the engine has cooled down, 2, Make sure that all caps and cov- ers as well aa all electical cou- plers and connectors, including the spark plug Gaps, are tightly in- staled. 3. Remove extremely Stubborn dit, like of bumt onto the erankcase, with a degreasing agent-and a brush, but never apply such prod- 4 ucts onto seals, gaskets, sprock- ts, the drive chain and wheel axes, Always rinse the dirt and dagreaser off with water. Cleaning (NOTICE, ® Avoid using strong acidic wheel cleaners)especially on spoked wheels. ffpuch products are used on hard-to-remove dirt, do not leave the cleaner on the af- fected area any longer than in- structed, Also, thoroughly rinse the area off with wi immedi- ately dry it, and then apply a cor- rosion protection spray. ‘Improper cleaning can damage plastic parts (such as cowlings, panels, windshields, headlight lenses, meter lenses, etc.) and the mufflers. Use only a soft, clean clothor sponge with wa- ter to clean plastic. However, if the plastic parts cannot be thor- oughly cleaned with water, di- luted mild detergent with water may be used. Be sure to rinseMOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE off any detergent residue using plenty of water, as it is harmful to plastic parts. * Do not use any harsh chemical products on plastic parts. Be sure to avoid using cloths or sponges which have been in contact with strong or abrasive Cleaning products, solvent or thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust re- movers of inhibitors, brake fluid, antifreeze or electrolyte. ® Donot use high-pressure wash- ers or steam-jet cleaners since they cause water seepage and deterioration in the following ar- eas: seals (of wheel and swing- arm bearings, fork and brakes), electric components (couplers, connectors, instruments, switches and lights), breather hoses and vents. ® For motorcycles equipped with a windshield: Do not use strong cleaners. or hard sponges as they will cause dulling or scratching. Some cleaning compounds for plastic may leave scratches on the wind- shield. Test the product on a ‘simall hidden part of the wind- shield to make sure that it does not leave any marks. Ifthe wind- shieldis scratctied, use a quality plastic polishing compound af- ter washing. Alter normal ‘Remove dirt with warm water, a mild Stenger, ancl a sutt, clean: sponge and then rinse thoroughy with clean water. Usea toothbrush or bottlebrush for hard-t-reach areas. Stubborn dirt and insects. will come off more easily if the area is coveted with 2 wet cloth for afew minutes bafére cleaning, ‘After riding in the rain, Hear the sea or ‘Since sea salt or salt sprayed'an roads during winter are extremely cofosive in combination with water, carry out the folowing steps after each ride ih the ‘rain, near the sea or on salt- sprayed roads. a2 TIP Sat sprayed on roads in the winter may remain well into spring. 4. Clean the motorcycle with cold water and a mild datergent, atter the engine has cooled down. NOTICE: Do not use warm wa- ter since it increases the corro- sive action of the salt,» 2. Apply a corrosion protection spray ‘on all metal, including chrome- and nickelplated, surfaces to fre vent corrosion. Cleaning the windshield Avoid using any alkaline or strong acid cleaner, casoline, brake fuiid, or any other solvent. Clean the windshield with a cloth or sponge dampened with a mild detergent, and then wash it off tnoroughly witn water. For adaitonal cleaning, use Yamaha .Windsnield Cleaner or another hiah-auality wind- eshield cleaner. Some cleaning, com- pounds for plastics may ‘leave scratches on the windshiold. Before using such cleaners, test an area of theMOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE windshield which does not affect your ‘ sons visibility and which cannot be easily recognized, Contaminants on the brakes or tires can cause loss of control. After cleaning ‘© Make sure that theré is no oil or ‘Ye Dry the motorcycle witha chamois wax on the brakes or tires. bran absorbing cloth, © If necessary, clean the brake 2, Immediately dry the drive chain dises and brake linings witha and inbricate it to prevent it from regular brake disc cleaner of: rusting. acetone, and wash the tires with 8. Use a chfome polish ta shine warm water and a mild deter- chrome, aluntinum and stainless~ gent: Before riding at higher steel parts, inoluding the exhaust speeds, fest the motorcycle’s system. (Even the thermally in- braking performance and cor- duced dscoloring of stainless- nering behavior. steel exhaust systems can be re- sia moved through potshing.) NoTIcE 4, To prevent corrosion, itis recom- mended to apply @ corrosion pro- “tection spray on all metal, iniclyding chrome- and nicke-pat- ed, Surfaces. 5, Use spray cil as a universal clean- er to remove any remaining dirt. 6. Touch up minor paint damage caused by stones, ete. 7, Waxaall painted surfaces. 8, Let the motorcycle dry completely before storing or covering it © Apply spray oil and wax spar- ingly and make sure to wipe off any excess. © Never apply oil or wax to any tuber and plastic parts, but treat them with a suitable care product. © Avoidhusing abrasive polishing compounds as they will wear away the paint. co TIP © Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad- vice on what products to use. © Washing, rainy weather or humid climates can cause the headlight lons to fog. Turning the headlight on for a short period of time will help remove the moisture from the lens.MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE Storage Short-term Always store your motorcyele ina cool dry place and, if necessary, protect it against dust with a porous cover. Be sure the engine and the exhaust Sys- tem are cool betore covering the mo torcyele NOTICE) © Storing),the motorcycle in a poorly ventilated room or cover- ing it with a tarp, while it is still wet, will allow water and humid- ity to seep in and cause rust. oO ® To prevent corrosion, avoid damp cellars, stables (because of the presence of ammonia) and areas where strong chemi- cals are stored. Long-term. Before storing your motorcycle for sev- eral months? 1. Follow allithe instructions in the “Care” section of this chapter. 2. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer (if available) to prevent ‘the ful tank irom rusting and the fuel from deteriorating. 3. Perform the following steps to protect the oylinders, piston rings, etc. from corrosion. a. Remave the spark plug caps and spark plugs. bb. Pour a teaspoanful of engine ail into each spark plug bore. ‘@ Insiall the spark plug caps onto. the spark plugs, and then pla- ce the spark plugs on the cylin er head so that the electrodes are grounded. (This will iit sparking during the next step) . Tum the engine over several timos with the starter, (This will coat the cylinder wails with oi) WARNING! To prevent dam- age or injury trom sparking, make sure to ground, the spark plug electrodes while turning the engine ovet, 8. Remove the spark plug caps _ from the spark plugs, and then “install the spark plugs and the spark plug caps. |. Lubricaié;all control cables and ‘the pivoting points of al levers and pedals as well, as of the side- stand/centerstant, Check and, if necessary. correct the tire air pressure, and then lift the motoroyole so that bbth ofits wheels are off the ground. Alterna tively, tum the wheels a Ittle every month in order to prevent the tires, fom becoming degraded in one spot. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic tieg to prevent moisture from entering it. Remove the battery and fully char- ge it. Store it in cool, dry place and charge it once-a month. Do not store the battery a.an exces- sively cold or warm place [less than 0 °C(80 “F) or more than 30

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