XSR700 Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
MTM690D
MTM690D-U
BCN-F8199-E0
[English (E)] PANTONE285C

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Declaration of Conformity:
Hereby, YAMAHA MOTOR ELECTRONICS Co., Ltd declares that the radio equipment type, IMMOBILIZER, BU2-20 is in
compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:
https://global.yamaha-motor.com/eu_doc/
Frequency band: 134.2 kHz

The maximum radio frequency power: 49.0 [dBμV/m]
Manufacturer:
YAMAHA MOTOR ELECTRONICS Co., Ltd
1450-6 Mori, Mori-machi, Shuchi-Gun, Shizuoka, 437-0292 Japan
Importer:
YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V.
Koolhovenlaan 101, 1119 NC Schiphol-Rijk, 1117 ZN, Schiphol, the Netherlands
Introduction
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Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!

As the owner of the MTM690D/MTM690D-U, you are benefiting from Yamaha’s vast experience and newest technology
regarding the design and manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability.
Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages of your MTM690D/MTM690D-U. The
Owner’s Manual does not only instruct you in how to operate, inspect and maintain your motorcycle, but also in how to
safeguard yourself and others from trouble and injury.
In addition, the many tips given in this manual will help keep your motorcycle in the best possible condition. If you have any
further questions, do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer.
The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides. So, remember to put safety first!
Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual contains the most cur-
rent product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your motorcycle and
this manual. If there is any question concerning this manual, please consult a Yamaha dealer.
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WARNING
Please read this manual carefully and completely before operating this motorcycle.
Important manual information

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Particularly important information 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

WARNING death or serious injury.
A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the
NOTICE vehicle or other property.
TIP A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
*Product and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Important manual information
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MTM690D/MTM690D-U
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2019 by MBK INDUSTRIE
1st edition, January 2019
All rights reserved
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
MBK INDUSTRIE
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in France.
Table of contents
Safety information............................ 1-1 For your safety – pre-operation Cast wheels .................................. 6-18
checks ...............................................4-1 Adjusting the clutch lever free
Description ....................................... 2-1 play............................................ 6-19
Left view ......................................... 2-1 Operation and important riding Checking the brake lever free
Right view....................................... 2-2 points .................................................5-1 play............................................ 6-19
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3 Starting the engine..........................5-1 Brake light switches ..................... 6-20
Shifting ............................................5-2 Checking the front and rear brake
Instrument and control functions... 3-1 Tips for reducing fuel pads .......................................... 6-20
Immobilizer system......................... 3-1 consumption................................5-3 Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-21
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-2 Engine break-in ...............................5-4 Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-22
Indicator lights and warning Parking ............................................5-4 Drive chain slack........................... 6-23
lights............................................ 3-3 Cleaning and lubricating the drive
Multi-function meter unit ................ 3-5 Periodic maintenance and chain.......................................... 6-24
Handlebar switches...................... 3-11 adjustment ........................................6-1 Checking and lubricating the
Clutch lever .................................. 3-12 Tool kit ............................................6-2 cables........................................ 6-25
Shift pedal .................................... 3-13 Periodic maintenance charts ..........6-3 Checking and lubricating the
Brake lever.................................... 3-13 Periodic maintenance chart for the throttle grip and cable ............... 6-25
Brake pedal .................................. 3-13 emission control system..............6-3 Checking and lubricating the
ABS .............................................. 3-14 General maintenance and brake and shift pedals............... 6-26
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-15 lubrication chart...........................6-5 Checking and lubricating the
Fuel............................................... 3-15 Checking the spark plugs ...............6-9 brake and clutch levers ............. 6-26
Fuel tank breather hose and Canister.........................................6-10 Checking and lubricating the
overflow hose............................ 3-17 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge....6-10 sidestand................................... 6-27
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-17 Why Yamalube ..............................6-13 Lubricating the rear suspension ... 6-27
Seat .............................................. 3-18 Coolant..........................................6-13 Lubricating the swingarm
Helmet holding cable.................... 3-18 Replacing the air filter element pivots......................................... 6-28
Adjusting the shock absorber and cleaning the check hose.....6-15 Checking the front fork................. 6-28
assembly ................................... 3-20 Checking the throttle grip free Checking the steering................... 6-29
Auxiliary DC connector................. 3-21 play ............................................6-15 Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-29
Sidestand ..................................... 3-21 Valve clearance .............................6-16 Battery .......................................... 6-29
Ignition circuit cut-off system....... 3-22 Tires ..............................................6-16 Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-31
Table of contents
Replacing the headlight bulb.........6-33
Replacing the auxiliary light
bulb ...........................................6-35
Tail/brake light...............................6-35
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb ............................................6-36
License plate light .........................6-36
Supporting the motorcycle............6-37
Troubleshooting ............................6-37
Troubleshooting chart ...................6-38
Motorcycle care and storage ..........7-1

Matte color caution .........................7-1
Care .................................................7-1
Storage ............................................7-3
Specifications....................................8-1
Consumer information .....................9-1

Identification numbers.....................9-1
Diagnostic connector ......................9-2
Vehicle data recording ....................9-2
Index ................................................10-1
Safety information
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 Never operate a motorcycle with- pears to be very effective in reduc-
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out proper training or instruction. ing the chance of this type of
Take a training course. Beginners accident.
Be a Responsible Owner should receive training from a cer- Therefore:
As the vehicle’s owner, you are re- tified instructor. Contact an autho- • Wear a brightly colored jacket.
sponsible for the safe and proper oper- rized motorcycle dealer to find out • Use extra caution when you are
ation of your motorcycle. about the training courses nearest approaching and passing
Motorcycles are single-track vehicles. you. through intersections, since in-
Their safe use and operation are de- tersections are the most likely
pendent upon the use of proper riding Safe Riding places for motorcycle accidents
techniques as well as the expertise of Perform the pre-operation checks to occur.
the operator. Every operator should each time you use the vehicle to make • Ride where other motorists can
know the following requirements be- sure it is in safe operating condition. see you. Avoid riding in another
fore riding this motorcycle. Failure to inspect or maintain the vehi- motorist’s blind spot.
He or she should: cle properly increases the possibility of • Never maintain a motorcycle
 Obtain thorough instructions from an accident or equipment damage. without proper knowledge.
a competent source on all aspects See page 4-1 for a list of pre-operation Contact an authorized motorcy-
of motorcycle operation. checks. cle dealer to inform you on ba-
 Observe the warnings and mainte-  This motorcycle is designed to sic motorcycle maintenance.
nance requirements in this Own- carry the operator and a passen- Certain maintenance can only
er’s Manual. ger. be carried out by certified staff.
 Obtain qualified training in safe  The failure of motorists to detect
and proper riding techniques. and recognize motorcycles in traf-
 Obtain professional technical ser- fic is the predominating cause of
vice as indicated in this Owner’s automobile/motorcycle accidents.
Manual and/or when made neces- Many accidents have been
sary by mechanical conditions. caused by an automobile driver
who did not see the motorcycle.
Making yourself conspicuous ap-
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Safety information
 Many accidents involve inexperi- • Always signal before turning or Protective Apparel
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enced operators. In fact, many op- changing lanes. Make sure that The majority of fatalities from motorcy-
erators who have been involved in other motorists can see you. cle accidents are the result of head in-
accidents do not even have a cur-  The posture of the operator and juries. The use of a safety helmet is the
rent motorcycle license. passenger is important for proper single most critical factor in the pre-
• Make sure that you are qualified control. vention or reduction of head injuries.
and that you only lend your mo- • The operator should keep both  Always wear an approved helmet.
torcycle to other qualified oper- hands on the handlebar and  Wear a face shield or goggles.
ators. both feet on the operator foot- Wind in your unprotected eyes
• Know your skills and limits. rests during operation to main- could contribute to an impairment
Staying within your limits may tain control of the motorcycle. of vision that could delay seeing a
help you to avoid an accident. • The passenger should always hazard.
• We recommend that you prac- hold onto the operator, the seat  The use of a jacket, heavy boots,
tice riding your motorcycle strap or grab bar, if equipped, trousers, gloves, etc., is effective
where there is no traffic until you with both hands and keep both in preventing or reducing abra-
have become thoroughly famil- feet on the passenger footrests. sions or lacerations.
iar with the motorcycle and all of Never carry a passenger unless  Never wear loose-fitting clothes,
its controls. he or she can firmly place both otherwise they could catch on the
 Many accidents have been feet on the passenger footrests. control levers, footrests, or wheels
caused by error of the motorcycle  Never ride under the influence of and cause injury or an accident.
operator. A typical error made by alcohol or other drugs.  Always wear protective clothing
the operator is veering wide on a  This motorcycle is designed for that covers your legs, ankles, and
turn due to excessive speed or un- on-road use only. It is not suitable feet. The engine or exhaust sys-
dercornering (insufficient lean an- for off-road use. tem become very hot during or af-
gle for the speed). ter operation and can cause
• Always obey the speed limit and burns.
never travel faster than warrant-  A passenger should also observe
ed by road and traffic condi- the above precautions.
tions.
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Safety information
Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning  Do not run engine outdoors where When loading within this weight limit,
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All engine exhaust contains carbon engine exhaust can be drawn into keep the following in mind:
monoxide, a deadly gas. Breathing a building through openings such  Cargo and accessory weight
carbon monoxide can cause head- as windows and doors. should be kept as low and close to
aches, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, the motorcycle as possible. Se-
confusion, and eventually death. Loading curely pack your heaviest items as
Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odor- Adding accessories or cargo to your close to the center of the vehicle
less, tasteless gas which may be pres- motorcycle can adversely affect stabil- as possible and make sure to dis-
ent even if you do not see or smell any ity and handling if the weight distribu- tribute the weight as evenly as
engine exhaust. Deadly levels of car- tion of the motorcycle is changed. To possible on both sides of the mo-
bon monoxide can collect rapidly and avoid the possibility of an accident, use torcycle to minimize imbalance or
you can quickly be overcome and un- extreme caution when adding cargo or instability.
able to save yourself. Also, deadly lev- accessories to your motorcycle. Use  Shifting weights can create a sud-
els of carbon monoxide can linger for extra care when riding a motorcycle den imbalance. Make sure that
hours or days in enclosed or poorly that has added cargo or accessories. accessories and cargo are se-
ventilated areas. If you experience any Here, along with the information about curely attached to the motorcycle
symptoms of carbon monoxide poi- accessories below, are some general before riding. Check accessory
soning, leave the area immediately, get guidelines to follow if loading cargo to mounts and cargo restraints fre-
fresh air, and SEEK MEDICAL TREAT- your motorcycle: quently.
MENT. The total weight of the operator, pas- • Properly adjust the suspension
 Do not run engine indoors. Even if senger, accessories and cargo must for your load (suspension-ad-
you try to ventilate engine exhaust not exceed the maximum load limit. justable models only), and
with fans or open windows and Operation of an overloaded vehicle check the condition and pres-
doors, carbon monoxide can rap- could cause an accident. sure of your tires.
idly reach dangerous levels. • Never attach any large or heavy
 Do not run engine in poorly venti- Maximum load: items to the handlebar, front
lated or partially enclosed areas 170 kg (375 lb) fork, or front fender. These
such as barns, garages, or car- items, including such cargo as
ports. sleeping bags, duffel bags, or
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Safety information
tents, can create unstable han- Aftermarket Parts, Accessories, and steering travel or control opera-
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dling or a slow steering re- Modifications tion, or obscure lights or reflec-
sponse. While you may find aftermarket prod- tors.
 This vehicle is not designed to ucts similar in design and quality to • Accessories fitted to the han-
pull a trailer or to be attached to genuine Yamaha accessories, recog- dlebar or the front fork area can
a sidecar. nize that some aftermarket accesso- create instability due to improp-
ries or modifications are not suitable er weight distribution or aerody-
Genuine Yamaha Accessories because of potential safety hazards to namic changes. If accessories
Choosing accessories for your vehicle you or others. Installing aftermarket are added to the handlebar or
is an important decision. Genuine products or having other modifications front fork area, they must be as
Yamaha accessories, which are avail- performed to your vehicle that change lightweight as possible and
able only from a Yamaha dealer, have any of the vehicle’s design or operation should be kept to a minimum.
been designed, tested, and approved characteristics can put you and others • Bulky or large accessories may
by Yamaha for use on your vehicle. at greater risk of serious injury or seriously affect the stability of
Many companies with no connection death. You are responsible for injuries the motorcycle due to aerody-
to Yamaha manufacture parts and ac- related to changes in the vehicle. namic effects. Wind may at-
cessories or offer other modifications Keep the following guidelines in mind, tempt to lift the motorcycle, or
for Yamaha vehicles. Yamaha is not in as well as those provided under “Load- the motorcycle may become
a position to test the products that ing” when mounting accessories. unstable in cross winds. These
these aftermarket companies produce.  Never install accessories or carry accessories may also cause in-
Therefore, Yamaha can neither en- cargo that would impair the per- stability when passing or being
dorse nor recommend the use of ac- formance of your motorcycle. passed by large vehicles.
cessories not sold by Yamaha or Carefully inspect the accessory • Certain accessories can dis-
modifications not specifically recom- before using it to make sure that it place the operator from his or
mended by Yamaha, even if sold and does not in any way reduce her normal riding position. This
installed by a Yamaha dealer. ground clearance or cornering improper position limits the
clearance, limit suspension travel, freedom of movement of the
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operator and may limit control  Remove all loose items from the
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ability, therefore, such accesso- motorcycle.
ries are not recommended.  Check that the fuel cock (if
 Use caution when adding electri- equipped) is in the off position and
cal accessories. If electrical ac- that there are no fuel leaks.
cessories exceed the capacity of  Shift the transmission into gear
the motorcycle’s electrical sys- (for models with a manual trans-
tem, an electric failure could re- mission).
sult, which could cause a  Secure the motorcycle with tie-
dangerous loss of lights or engine downs or suitable straps that are
power. attached to solid parts of the mo-
torcycle, such as the frame or up-
Aftermarket Tires and Rims per front fork triple clamp (and not,
The tires and rims that came with your for example, to rubber-mounted
motorcycle were designed to match handlebars or turn signals, or
the performance capabilities and to parts that could break). Choose
provide the best combination of han- the location for the straps carefully
dling, braking, and comfort. Other so the straps will not rub against
tires, rims, sizes, and combinations painted surfaces during transport.
may not be appropriate. See page 6-16  The suspension should be com-
for tire specifications and for informa- pressed somewhat by the tie-
tion on servicing and replacing your downs, if possible, so that the mo-
tires. torcycle will not bounce exces-
sively during transport.
Transporting the Motorcycle
Be sure to observe following instruc-
tions before transporting the motorcy-
cle in another vehicle.
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Description
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Left view
1 2 3
2
9 8 7 6 5 4
1. Canister (page 6-10) 9. Coolant reservoir (page 6-13)
2. Seat lock (page 3-18)
3. Tool kit (page 6-2)
4. Shift pedal (page 3-13)
5. Engine oil filler cap (page 6-10)
6. Engine oil drain bolt (page 6-10)
7. Engine oil level check window (page 6-10)
8. Engine oil filter cartridge (page 6-10)
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Description
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Right view
1,2 3 4 5 6
2
10 9 8 7
1. Main fuse (page 6-31) 9. Rear brake light switch (page 6-20)
2. Fuse box (page 6-31) 10.Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-21)
3. Battery (page 6-29)
4. Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (page 3-20)
5. Fuel tank cap (page 3-15)
6. Headlight (page 6-33)
7. Coolant drain bolt (page 6-14)
8. Brake pedal (page 3-13)
2-2
Description
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Controls and instruments

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
2
1. Clutch lever (page 3-12)

2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-11)
3. Multi-function meter unit (page 3-5)
4. Front brake fluid reservoir (page 6-21)
5. Right handlebar switches (page 3-11)
6. Throttle grip (page 6-15)
7. Brake lever (page 3-13)
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Instrument and control functions

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About the keys can still be used to start the vehicle.
Immobilizer system The key with the red bow is used to However, registering a new stan-
register codes in each standard key. dard key is impossible. If all keys
Store the code re-registering key in a have been lost or damaged, the en-
safe place. When necessary, take the tire immobilizer system must be re-
3 vehicle along with all three keys to a placed. Therefore, handle the keys
Yamaha dealer to have them re-regis- carefully.
tered.  Do not submerse in water.
Do not use the key with the red bow for  Do not expose to high tempera-
driving. It should only be used for re- tures.
registering the standard keys. Always  Do not place near magnets.
1. Code re-registering key (red bow) use a standard key for driving.  Do not place near items that
2. Standard keys (black bow) transmit electrical signals.
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 Do not handle roughly.
 Keep the standard keys as well as
This vehicle is equipped with an immo-  Do not grind or alter.
keys of other immobilizer systems
bilizer system to help prevent theft by  Do not disassemble.
away from the code re-registering
re-registering codes in the standard  Do not put two keys of any im-
keys. This system consists of the fol- key.
mobilizer system on the same
lowing:  Keep other immobilizer system
key ring.
 a code re-registering key keys away from the main switch
 two standard keys as they may cause signal interfer-
 a transponder (in each key) ence.
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 an ECU (on the vehicle) NOTICE

 a system indicator light (page 3-5) DO NOT LOSE THE CODE RE-REG-
ISTERING KEY! CONTACT YOUR
DEALER IMMEDIATELY IF IT IS
LOST! If the code re-registering key
is lost, the existing standard keys
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Main switch/steering lock ON LOCK

All electrical circuits are supplied with The steering is locked and all electrical
ON power and the vehicle lights are turned systems are off. The key can be re-
OFF
on. The engine can be started. The key moved.
cannot be removed.
To lock the steering 3
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 To prevent battery discharge, do 1 2
LOCK not leave the key in the on position
without the engine running.
P  The headlight comes on automat-
The main switch/steering lock controls ically when the engine is started.
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
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used to lock the steering. The various OFF
positions are described below. All electrical systems are off. The key
TIP can be removed. 1. Push.
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Be sure to use the standard key (black 2. Turn.
WARNING
bow) for regular use of the vehicle. To 1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
minimize the risk of losing the code re- Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is moving. the left.
registering key (red bow), keep it in a 2. With the key in the “OFF” position,
safe place and only use it for code re- Otherwise the electrical systems will
be switched off, which may result in push the key in and turn it to
registering. “LOCK”.
loss of control or an accident.
3. Remove the key.
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TIP NOTICE Indicator lights and warning
If the steering will not lock, try turning lights
Using the hazard or turn signal lights
the handlebars back to the right slight-
for an extended length of time may 7 8
ly.
cause the battery to discharge. 5 6
4 9
3 To unlock the steering 3
1 2 2
1
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1. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light

2. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
3. Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
4. Oil pressure warning light “ ”
1. Push. 5. Left turn signal indicator light “ ”
2. Turn. 6. Neutral indicator light “ ”
7. High beam indicator light “ ”
From the “LOCK” position, push the 8. Right turn signal indicator light “ ”
key in and turn it to “OFF”. 9. Immobilizer system indicator light “ ”
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(Parking) Turn signal indicator lights “ ”
The hazard lights and turn signal lights and “ ”
can be turned on, but all other electri- Each indicator light will flash when its
cal systems are off. The key can be re- corresponding turn signal lights are
moved. flashing.
The steering must be locked before the
key can be turned to “ ”.
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light remains on after adding oil, EAU73172
Neutral indicator light “ ” Engine trouble warning light “ ”
stop the engine and have a Yamaha
This indicator light comes on when the This warning light comes on if a prob-
dealer check the vehicle.
transmission is in the neutral position. lem is detected in the engine or other
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vehicle control system. If this occurs,
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Coolant temperature warning have a Yamaha dealer check the on-
High beam indicator light “ ” 3
light “ ” board diagnostic system.
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched This warning light comes on when the TIP
on. engine is overheating. If this occurs, When the vehicle is turned on, the light
stop the engine immediately and allow will come on for a few seconds and
EAU59963 the engine to cool. (See page 6-39.) then go off. If the light does not come
Oil pressure warning light “ ” For vehicles with a radiator fan, the ra- on, or if the light remains on, have a
This warning light comes on if the en- diator fan(s) automatically switch on or Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
gine oil pressure is low. off according to the coolant tempera-
TIP ture. EAU69895
When the vehicle is turned on, the light ABS warning light “ ” ABS
TIP
should come on, go off briefly, and This warning light comes on when the
When the vehicle is turned on, the light
then remain on until the engine is start- vehicle is first turned on, and goes off
will come on for a few seconds, and
ed. Otherwise, have a Yamaha dealer after starting riding. If the warning light
then go off. If the light does not come
check the vehicle. comes on while riding, the anti-lock
on, or if the light remains on, have a
brake system may not work correctly.
ECA21211 Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. EWA16043
NOTICE ECA10022 WARNING

If the warning light comes on when NOTICE If the ABS warning light does not
the engine is running, stop the en- Do not continue to operate the en- turn off after reaching 10 km/h (6
gine and check the oil level. If the oil gine if it is overheating. mi/h), or if the warning light comes
level is low, add sufficient oil of the on while riding:
recommended type. If the warning
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 Use extra caution to avoid pos- slowly 5 times then quickly 2 times, this EAUM3610
sible wheel lock during emer- could be caused by transponder inter- Multi-function meter unit
gency braking. ference. If this occurs, try the following.
 Have a Yamaha dealer check 1. Make sure there are no other im- 1
the vehicle as soon as possible. mobilizer keys close to the main
3 switch. Other immobilizer system
EAUM3622 keys may cause signal interfer- 2 4
Immobilizer system indicator ence and prevent the engine from 3
light “ ” starting. 5
When the vehicle is turned off and 30 2. Use the code re-registering key to
seconds have passed, the indicator start the engine. ZAUM11328
6
light will flash steadily to indicate the 3. If the engine starts, turn it off, and 1. Transmission gear display
immobilizer system is enabled. After 24 try starting the engine with the 2. Tachometer
hours have passed, the indicator light standard keys. 3. Eco indicator “ECO”
will stop flashing, however the immobi- 4. If one or more of the standard 4. Speedometer
lizer system is still enabled. keys do not start the engine, take 5. Multi-function display
6. Fuel meter
TIP the vehicle and all keys to a
When the vehicle is turned on, the light Yamaha dealer to have the stan-
will come on for a few seconds, and go dard keys re-registered.
off. Otherwise, have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
Troubleshooting
If a problem is detected in the immobi- 1
lizer system, the light will flash in a pat-
tern. If the immobilizer system 2
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indicator light flashes in the pattern, 1. Top set button

2. Bottom set button
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odometer mode or a tripmeter Red zone: 10000 r/min and above
WARNING mode, and then press the bottom
Be sure to stop the vehicle before set button for three seconds. Fuel meter
making any setting changes to the
multi-function meter unit. Changing Speedometer
settings while riding can distract the The speedometer shows the vehicle’s 3
operator and increase the risk of an traveling speed.
accident.
The multi-function meter unit is Tachometer
equipped with the following: 1
 a speedometer 1
 a tachometer 2 ZAUM1331 2
 a fuel meter 1. Frame
 an eco indicator
1 2. Fuel meter
 a transmission gear display The fuel meter indicates the amount of
 a multi-function display fuel in the fuel tank. The display seg-
TIP ments of the fuel meter disappear from
 Except when switching to the “F” (full tank) towards “E” (empty tank)
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1. Tachometer
brightness control mode or to dis- as the fuel level decreases. When the
2. Tachometer red zone
play the clock, turn the key to last segment and frame start flashing,
“ON” before using the bottom and The tachometer allows the rider to refuel as soon as possible.
top set buttons. monitor the engine speed and keep it
TIP
 For the UK: To switch the speed- within the ideal power range.
ECA10032 This fuel meter is equipped with a self-
ometer and multi-function display diagnosis system. If a problem is de-
between kilometers and miles, set NOTICE
tected in the fuel tank electrical circuit,
the multi-function display to the Do not operate the engine in the ta-
the fuel level segments, frame,
chometer red zone.
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and “ ” will flash repeatedly. If this oc-  Select the transmission gear that Multi-function display
curs, have a Yamaha dealer check the is appropriate for the vehicle
vehicle. speed.
Eco indicator Transmission gear display

3 1
2 1
1 ZAUM1334
1. Multi-function display
The multi-function display is equipped

with the following:
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 an odometer
1. Eco indicator “ECO” 1. Neutral indicator light “ ”
 two tripmeters
2. Transmission gear display
This indicator comes on when the vehi-  a fuel reserve tripmeter
cle is being operated in an environ- This display shows the selected gear.  an instantaneous fuel consump-
mentally friendly, fuel-efficient manner. The neutral position is indicated by “–” tion display
The indicator goes off when the vehicle and by the neutral indicator light.  an average fuel consumption dis-
is stopped. play
 a coolant temperature display
TIP  an air temperature display
Consider the following tips to reduce  a clock
fuel consumption:  a brightness control mode
 Avoid high engine speeds during
acceleration. The odometer shows the total distance
 Travel at a constant speed. the vehicle has traveled.
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The tripmeters show the distance trav- stantaneous fuel consumption “km/L”, to switch the display between the vari-
eled since they were last reset. “L/100 km” or “MPG”, average fuel ous tripmeter, odometer, and fuel con-
consumption “AVE_ _._ km/L”, “AVE_ sumption modes in the following order:
TIP
_._ L/100 km” or “AVE_ _._ MPG”,
 The odometer will lock at 999999
coolant temperature “_ _ °C”, and am- TRIP F → km/L or L/100 km → AVE_
and cannot be reset.
bient temperature, and “Air_ _ °C”, and _._ km/L or AVE_ _._ L/100 km → _ _ 3
 The tripmeter will reset to 0 and
clock “_ _:_ _” in the following order: °C → Air_ _ °C → Clock _ _ :_ _ → ODO
continue counting after 9999.9 is
→ TRIP 1 → TRIP 2 → TRIP F
reached.
ODO → TRIP 1 → TRIP 2 → km/L,
Push the bottom set button to switch L/100 km or MPG → AVE_ _._ km/L, For the UK :
the display between odometer “ODO”, AVE_ _._ L/100 km or AVE_ _._ MPG → TRIP F → km/L, L/100 km or MPG →
tripmeters “TRIP 1” and “TRIP 2”, in- _ _ °C → Air_ _ °C → Clock _ _ :_ _ → AVE_ _._ km/L, AVE_ _._ L/100 km or
stantaneous fuel consumption “km/L” ODO AVE_ _._ MPG → _ _ °C → Air_ _ °C →
or “L/100 km”, average fuel consump- Clock _ _ :_ _ → ODO → TRIP 1 →
TIP
tion “AVE_ _._ km/L” or “AVE_ _._ TRIP 2 → TRIP F
 Push the top set button to switch
L/100 km”, coolant temperature “_ _
the display in the reverse order.
°C”, ambient temperature “Air_ _ °C”, To reset a tripmeter, select it by push-
 The fuel reserve tripmeter and er-
and clock “_ _:_ _” in the following or- ing the bottom set button, and then
ror code displays come on auto-
der: push the top set button for one sec-
matically, while the brightness
ond.
control mode is accessed sepa-
ODO → TRIP 1 → TRIP 2 → km/L or If you do not reset the fuel reserve trip-
rately.
L/100 km → AVE_ _._ km/L or AVE_ _._ meter manually, after refueling and
L/100 km → _ _ °C → Air_ _ °C → traveling 5km (3mi) it resets automati-
Clock _ _ :_ _ → ODO If the lower segment and frame of the cally and disappears from the display.
fuel meter start flashing, the display
For the UK: automatically changes to fuel reserve
Push the bottom set button to switch tripmeter “TRIP F” and starts counting
the display between odometer “ODO”, the distance traveled from that point. In
tripmeters “TRIP 1” and “TRIP 2”, in- this case, push the bottom set button
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Instantaneous fuel consumption  “AVE_ _._ MPG” : The average
TIP
distance that can be traveled on
If traveling at speeds under 20 km/h
1.0 Imp.gal of fuel.
(12 mi/h), “_ _._” is displayed.
To switch the average fuel consump-
tion display settings, push the bottom
Average fuel consumption set button for two seconds.
3
To reset the average fuel consumption,
1 push the top set button for one sec-
ond.
ZAUM1335 TIP
1. Instantaneous fuel consumption display After resetting the average fuel con-
The instantaneous fuel consumption 1 sumption, “_ _._” will be shown until
display can be set to either “km/L” or the vehicle has traveled 1 km (0.6 mi).
“L/100 km”; or for the UK, “MPG” or ZAUM1336
“km/L” or “L/100 km”. 1. Average fuel consumption display Coolant temperature

 “km/L”: The distance that can be
traveled on 1.0 L of fuel under cur- This display shows the average fuel
rent riding conditions. consumption since it was last reset.
 “L/100 km”: The amount of fuel The average fuel consumption display
necessary to travel 100 km under can be set to either “AVE_ _._ km/L”,
current riding. “AVE_ _._ L/100 km” or “AVE_ _._
 “MPG” : The distance that can be MPG” (for the UK). 1
traveled on 1.0 Imp.gal of fuel un-  “AVE_ _._ km/L”: The average dis-
der current riding conditions. tance that can be traveled on 1.0 L
ZAUM1337
To switch the instantaneous fuel con- of fuel.

1. Coolant temperature display
sumption display settings, push the  “AVE_ _._ L/100 km”: The average
bottom set button for two second. amount of fuel necessary to travel
100 km.
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This display shows the coolant tem- This display shows the air temperature The clock displays time in 12-hour for-
perature from 40 °C to 116 °C in 1 °C from –9 °C to 99 °C in 1 °C increments. mat. Even when the key is not in the
increments. The temperature displayed may vary “ON” position, the clock can be viewed
If the message “HI” flashes, stop the from the actual ambient temperature. for 10 seconds by pushing the bottom
vehicle, then stop the engine and let set button.
TIP
the it cool. (See page 6-39.) 3
 When the air temperature is below
To set the clock
TIP –9 °C, “Lo” will be displayed.
1. Turn the key to “ON”.
 When the coolant temperature is  The accuracy of the temperature
2. Push the bottom set button and
below 40 °C, “Lo” will be dis- reading may be affected when rid-
top set button together for two
played. ing slowly (under 20 km/h [12.5
seconds and the hour digits will
 The coolant temperature varies mi/h]) or when stopped at traffic
start flashing.
with changes in the weather and signals, railroad crossings, etc.
3. Push the top set button to set the
engine load.
hours.
Clock 4. Push the bottom set button and
Air temperature the minute digits will start flashing.
minutes.
6. Push the bottom set button to
confirm settings and start the
clock.
1 TIP
1  When setting the hours and min-
ZAUM1339
utes, push the top set button brief-

ZAUM1338 1. Clock
ly to increase the increment value
1. Air temperature display
one by one, or push and hold the
button to increase the increment
value continuously.
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Brightness control 5. Push the bottom set button to EAU1234M
confirm the selected brightness Handlebar switches

level and exit the brightness con- Left
trol mode.
TIP 1
3 There are 6 brightness level settings.
1 2
ZAUM1341
3
1. Brightness level display
4
The brightness level of the multi-func- 1. Pass switch “ ”
tion meter unit panel can be adjusted 2. Dimmer switch “ / ”
to suit the rider’s preference. 3. Turn signal switch “ / ”
4. Horn switch “ ”
To adjust the brightness
1. Turn the key to “OFF”. Right
2. Push and hold the bottom set but-
ton.
3. Turn the key to “ON” and continue
pushing the bottom set button un- 1
til the display switches to the
brightness control mode.
brightness level. 2
1. Start/Engine stop switch “ / / ”
2. Hazard switch “ ”
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EAU12352 EAU68270 EAU12822
Pass switch “ ” Start/Engine stop switch “ / / ” Clutch lever
Press this switch to flash the headlight. To crank the engine with the starter,
TIP
set this switch to “ ”, and then slide 1
the switch toward “ ”. See page 5-1
When the dimmer switch is set
for starting instructions prior to starting
to “ ”, the passing switch has no ef- 3
the engine.
fect.
Set this switch to “ ” to stop the en-
EAU12402
gine in case of an emergency, such as
Dimmer switch “ / ” when the vehicle overturns or when the
Set this switch to “ ” for the high throttle cable is stuck.
beam and to “ ” for the low beam. 1. Clutch lever
EAU12735
Hazard switch “ ”
EAU12461 The clutch lever is located on the left
Turn signal switch “ / ” With the key in the “ON” or “ ” posi-
side of the handlebar. To disengage
To signal a right-hand turn, push this tion, use this switch to turn on the haz-
the clutch, pull the lever toward the
switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand ard lights (simultaneous flashing of all
handlebar grip. To engage the clutch,
turn, push this switch to “ ”. When turn signal lights).
release the lever. The lever should be
released, the switch returns to the cen- The hazard lights are used in case of an
pulled rapidly and released slowly for
ter position. To cancel the turn signal emergency or to warn other drivers
smooth clutch operation.
lights, push the switch in after it has re- when your vehicle is stopped where it
The clutch lever is equipped with a
turned to the center position. might be a traffic hazard.
ECA10062
clutch switch, which is part of the igni-
EAU12501 NOTICE tion circuit cut-off system. (See page
Horn switch “ ” 3-22.)
Do not use the hazard lights for an
Press this switch to sound the horn. extended length of time with the en-
gine not running, otherwise the bat-
tery may discharge.
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EAU12876 EAU26827 EAU12944
Shift pedal Brake lever Brake pedal

The brake lever is located on the right
side of the handlebar. To apply the
front brake, pull the lever toward the
throttle grip.
3 1
1
ZAUM1342
1 2
1. Shift pedal 3 4 1. Brake pedal
The shift pedal is located on the left The brake pedal is located on the right
side of the motorcycle. To shift the side of the motorcycle. To apply the
transmission to a higher gear, move rear brake, press down on the brake
1. Brake lever
the shift pedal up. To shift the trans- 2. Distance between brake lever and throttle
pedal.
mission to a lower gear, move the shift grip
pedal down. (See page 5-2.) 3. Brake lever position adjusting dial
4. Match mark
The brake lever is equipped with a

brake lever position adjusting dial. To
adjust the distance between the brake
lever and the throttle grip, push the
brake lever away from the throttle grip
and rotate the adjusting dial. Make
sure the setting number on the adjust-
ing dial aligns with the match mark on
the brake lever.
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EAU63040
ABS TIP
The Yamaha ABS (Anti-lock Brake  The ABS performs a self-diagno-
System) features a dual electronic con- sis test each time the vehicle first
trol system, which acts on the front and starts off after the key is turned to
rear brakes independently. “ON” and the vehicle has traveled
Operate the brakes with ABS as you at a speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or 3
would conventional brakes. If the ABS higher. During this test, a “click-
is activated, a pulsating sensation may ing” noise can be heard from the 1 2
be felt at the brake lever or brake ped- hydraulic control unit, and if the
brake lever or brake pedal is even 1. Front wheel sensor
al. In this situation, continue to apply
slightly applied, a vibration can be 2. Front wheel sensor rotor
the brakes and let the ABS work; do
not “pump” the brakes as this will re- felt at the lever and pedal, but
duce braking effectiveness. these do not indicate a malfunc-
EWA16051 tion. 1
WARNING  This ABS has a test mode which
Always keep a sufficient distance allows the owner to experience
from the vehicle ahead to match the the pulsation at the brake lever or
riding speed even with ABS. brake pedal when the ABS is op-
 The ABS performs best with erating. However, special tools are
long braking distances. required, so please consult your 2
 On certain surfaces, such as Yamaha dealer.
1. Rear wheel sensor
rough or gravel roads, the brak- ECA20100
2. Rear wheel sensor rotor
ing distance may be longer with NOTICE
the ABS than without. Be careful not to damage the wheel
The ABS is monitored by an ECU, sensor or wheel sensor rotor; other-
which will revert the system to conven- wise, improper performance of the
tional braking if a malfunction occurs. ABS will result.
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EAU13076 EAU13222
Fuel tank cap TIP Fuel

The fuel tank cap cannot be closed un- Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in
1 less the key is in the lock. In addition, the tank.
the key cannot be removed if the cap is EWA10882
2 not properly closed and locked. WARNING

3 EWA11092 Gasoline and gasoline vapors are
WARNING extremely flammable. To avoid fires
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is and explosions and to reduce the
properly closed after filling fuel. risk of injury when refueling, follow
Leaking fuel is a fire hazard. these instructions.
1. Fuel tank cap lock cover 1. Before refueling, turn off the en-
2. Unlock. gine and be sure that no one is sit-
ting on the vehicle. Never refuel
To open the fuel tank cap while smoking, or while in the vi-
Open the fuel tank cap lock cover, in- cinity of sparks, open flames, or
sert the key into the lock, and then turn other sources of ignition such as
it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will be the pilot lights of water heaters
released and the fuel tank cap can be and clothes dryers.
opened. 2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. When
refueling, be sure to insert the
To close the fuel tank cap pump nozzle into the fuel tank filler
With the key still inserted in the lock, hole. Stop filling when the fuel
push down the fuel tank cap. Turn the reaches the bottom of the filler
key 1/4 turn counterclockwise, remove tube. Because fuel expands when
it, and then close the lock cover. it heats up, heat from the engine or
the sun can cause fuel to spill out
of the fuel tank.
3-15

ately. If gasoline spills on your skin,
wash with soap and water. If gaso-
1 2 line spills on your clothing, change
your clothes.
EAU75300 E5 E10 3
Recommended fuel:
Premium unleaded gasoline (E10
1. Fuel tank filler tube acceptable)
2. Maximum fuel level Fuel tank capacity: TIP
14 L (3.7 US gal, 3.1 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
 This mark identifies the recom-
3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi-
mended fuel for this vehicle as
ately. NOTICE: Immediately 2.7 L (0.71 US gal, 0.59 Imp.gal)
specified by European regulation
wipe off spilled fuel with a clean, ECA11401
(EN228).
dry, soft cloth, since fuel may NOTICE  Check that gasoline nozzle has
deteriorate painted surfaces or
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use the same identifier when fueling.
plastic parts. [ECA10072]
4. Be sure to securely close the fuel of leaded gasoline will cause severe Your Yamaha engine has been de-
tank cap. damage to internal engine parts, signed to use premium unleaded gas-
EWA15152 such as the valves and piston rings, oline with a research octane number of
WARNING as well as to the exhaust system. 95 or higher. If knocking (or pinging)
Gasoline is poisonous and can occurs, use a gasoline of a different
cause injury or death. Handle gaso- brand. Use of unleaded fuel will extend
line with care. Never siphon gasoline spark plug life and reduce mainte-
by mouth. If you should swallow nance costs.
some gasoline or inhale a lot of gas-
oline vapor, or get some gasoline in
your eyes, see your doctor immedi-
3-16

Gasohol EAU55512 EAU13435
There are two types of gasohol: gaso- Fuel tank breather hose and Catalytic converter
hol containing ethanol and that con- overflow hose The exhaust system contains catalytic
taining methanol. Gasohol containing converter(s) to reduce harmful exhaust
ethanol can be used if the ethanol con- emissions.
EWA10863
3 tent does not exceed 10% (E10). Gas-

WARNING
ohol containing methanol is not
recommended by Yamaha because it The exhaust system is hot after op-
1 2
can cause damage to the fuel system eration. To prevent a fire hazard or
or vehicle performance problems. burns:
 Do not park the vehicle near
3 4 possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
1. Fuel tank overflow hose
2. Fuel tank breather hose
easily burn.
3. Original position (paint mark)  Park the vehicle in a place
4. Clamp where pedestrians or children
are not likely to touch the hot
Before operating the motorcycle: exhaust system.
 Check each hose connection.  Make sure that the exhaust sys-
 Check each hose for cracks or tem has cooled down before
damage, and replace if necessary. doing any maintenance work.
 Make sure that the end of each  Do not allow the engine to idle
hose is not blocked, and clean if more than a few minutes. Long
necessary. idling can cause a build-up of
 Make sure that each hose is rout- heat.
ed through the clamp.
 Make sure that the paint mark on
each hose is below the clamp.
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EAU83140 EAUM3640
Seat Helmet holding cable

1 3
A helmet holding cable is located un-
To remove the seat der the seat. Use this cable in conjunc-
Insert the key into the seat lock, turn it tion with the screwdriver to secure a
counterclockwise, and then pull the helmet to the vehicle.
seat off. 3
1 2
2
4
1. Slot
2 2. Projection
3. Seat bracket
1 4. Seat lock
TIP ZAUM1359
ZAUM1344 Make sure that the seat is properly se- 1. Helmet holding cable
1. Seat lock cured before riding. 2. Screwdriver
2. Unlock.
To secure a helmet with the helmet
To install the seat holding cable
Fit the slot in the seat onto the projec- 1. Remove the seat. (See page 3-18.)
tion as shown, orient the seat in order 2. Remove the screwdriver from its
to insert the seat bracket into the seat holders by pulling it up from the
lock, push the rear of the seat down to left side, and then remove the hel-
lock it in place, and then remove the met holding cable from the screw-
key. driver.
3-18

driver in its original position, and
then place the helmet holding ca-
ble under the seat holder.
1
3 2
3
ZAUM1360 ZAUM1361
1. Helmet holding cable 1. Helmet strap buckle

2. Screwdriver 2. Helmet holding cable
3. Holder 3. Screwdriver ZAUM1362
1. Seat holder
3. Pass the helmet holding cable 5. Install the passenger seat.
2. Helmet holding cable
through the buckle on the helmet WARNING! Never ride with a
3. Screwdriver
strap. helmet attached to the helmet
4. Hook the cable loops over the holder, since the helmet may hit 4. Install the seat.
screwdriver, and then install the objects, causing loss of control
screwdriver first into the right-side and possibly an accident. [EWA10162]
holder and then into the left-side
holder. To release a helmet from the helmet
holding cable
TIP
1. Remove the seat.
Make sure that the screwdriver is se-
2. Remove the screwdriver, then re-
curely positioned between its holders,
move the helmet holding cable
and then position the cable loops to
from the helmet.
the right of the machine before install-
3. Store the cable under the seat by
ing the seat.
hooking the cable loops over the
screwdriver, install the screw-
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EAU47003
 Do not tamper with or attempt
Adjusting the shock absorber 1234
5678 to open the cylinder assembly.
1 9
assembly  Do not subject the shock ab-
2
This shock absorber assembly is 4 sorber assembly to an open
equipped with a spring preload adjust- flame or other high heat source.
ing ring. (b) This may cause the unit to ex-
ECA10102
3
plode due to excessive gas
NOTICE pressure.
To avoid damaging the mechanism, 3 (a)  Do not deform or damage the
do not attempt to turn beyond the cylinder in any way. Cylinder
1. Extension bar
maximum or minimum settings. 2. Special wrench damage will result in poor
Adjust the spring preload as follows. 3. Spring preload adjusting ring damping performance.
Turn the adjusting ring in direction (a) 4. Position indicator  Do not dispose of a damaged or
to increase the spring preload. worn-out shock absorber as-
Turn the adjusting ring in direction (b) Spring preload setting: sembly yourself. Take the shock
Minimum (soft): absorber assembly to a Yamaha
to decrease the spring preload. 1
 Align the appropriate notch in the dealer for any service.
Standard:
adjusting ring with the position in- 3
dicator on the shock absorber. Maximum (hard):
9
 Use the special wrench and ex-
tension bar included in the tool kit EWA10222
to make the adjustment. WARNING

This shock absorber assembly con-
tains highly pressurized nitrogen
gas. Read and understand the fol-
lowing information before handling
the shock absorber assembly.
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EAU70641 EAU15306
this system regularly and have a
Auxiliary DC connector Sidestand Yamaha dealer repair it if it does not
This vehicle is equipped with an auxil- The sidestand is located on the left function properly.
iary DC connector. Consult your side of the frame. Raise the sidestand
Yamaha dealer before installing any or lower it with your foot while holding
accessories. the vehicle upright.
3
TIP
The built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system,
which cuts the ignition in certain situa-
tions. (See the following section for an
explanation of the ignition circuit cut-
off system.)
EWA10242
WARNING
The vehicle must not be ridden with
the sidestand 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 designed to assist
the operator in fulfilling the respon-
sibility of raising the sidestand be-
fore starting off. Therefore, check
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EAU44895
Ignition circuit cut-off system

This system prevents in-gear engine
starts unless the clutch lever is pulled
and the sidestand is up. Also, it will
stop the running engine should the
sidestand be lowered while the trans- 3
mission is in gear.
Periodically check the system via the
following procedure.
TIP
 This check is most reliable if per-
formed with a warmed-up engine.
 See pages 3-2 and 3-11 for switch
operation information.
3-22
With the engine turned off: WARNING

1. Move the sidestand down. If a malfunction is found, have the vehicle
2. Set engine stop switch to run position. inspected before riding.
3. Turn main switch to on position.
4. Shift transmission into neutral.
3 5. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
YES NO
With the engine still running:

The neutral switch may not be working.
6. Move the sidestand up.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
7. Pull the clutch lever.
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
8. Shift transmission into gear.
9. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?
YES NO
The sidestand switch may not be working.
After the engine has stalled: The motorcycle should not be ridden until
10. Move the sidestand up. checked by a Yamaha dealer.
11. Pull the clutch lever.
12. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
YES NO The clutch switch may not be working.

The motorcycle should not be ridden until
The system is OK. The motorcycle can be ridden. checked by a Yamaha dealer.
3-23
For your safety – pre-operation checks

EAU15599
Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection
and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
EWA11152
WARNING
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. 4
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
• Check fuel level in fuel tank.

• Refuel if necessary.
Fuel • Check fuel line for leakage. 3-15, 3-17
• Check fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose for obstructions, cracks or
damage, and check hose connections.
• Check oil level in engine.
Engine oil • If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level. 6-10
• Check vehicle for oil leakage.
• Check coolant level in reservoir.
Coolant • If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level. 6-13
• Check cooling system for leakage.
• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
Front brake • Replace if necessary. 6-20, 6-21
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.
4-1

ITEM CHECKS PAGE
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
Rear brake • Replace if necessary. 6-20, 6-21
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.
4 • Lubricate cable if necessary.
Clutch 6-19
• Check lever free play.
• Adjust if necessary.
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Check throttle grip free play.
Throttle grip 6-15, 6-25
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip free play and lubricate ca-
ble and grip housing.
Control cables 6-25
• Lubricate if necessary.
• Check chain slack.
• Adjust if necessary.
Drive chain 6-23, 6-24
• Check chain condition.
• Lubricate if necessary.
• Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
Wheels and tires 6-16, 6-18
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
Brake and shift pedals 6-26
• Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary.
Brake and clutch levers 6-26
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.
Sidestand 6-27
• Lubricate pivot if necessary.
4-2

ITEM CHECKS PAGE
• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
Chassis fasteners —
• Tighten if necessary.
Instruments, lights, signals • Check operation.
—
and switches • Correct if necessary.
• Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system.
Sidestand switch 3-21
• If system is not working correctly, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle.
4-3
Operation and important riding points

EAU15952 EAUM3632 EAU83331
Starting the engine

Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to Under normal conditions, shift the
TIP
become familiar with all controls. If transmission into neutral before start-
This model is equipped with:
there is a control or function you do not ing the engine. To start the engine with
 a lean angle sensor. This sensor
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer. the transmission in gear, the sidestand
stops the engine in case of a vehi-
EWA10272
must be up and the clutch lever pulled.
WARNING cle turnover. If this happens, the
engine trouble warning light will
Failure to familiarize yourself with To start the engine
come on, but this is not a malfunc-
the controls can lead to loss of con- 1. Turn the main switch to “ON”, and
tion. Turn the vehicle power off
5 trol, which could cause an accident set the engine stop switch to “ ”.
and then back on again to cancel
or injury. 2. Confirm the following lights per-
the warning light. Failing to do so
form a circuit check.
will prevent the engine from start-
 Coolant temperature warning
ing even though the engine will
light
crank when pushing the start
 Engine trouble warning light
switch.
 Oil pressure warning light
 an engine auto-stop system. The
 ABS warning light
engine stops automatically if left
 Immobilizer system indicator
idling for 20 minutes. If the engine
light
stops, simply push the start
switch to restart the engine. TIP
 The oil pressure warning light
should come back on and stay on
until the engine is started.
 The ABS warning light should go
off after reaching a speed of 10
km/h (6 mi/h) or higher.
5-1

 The neutral position indicator light EAU16674 ECA10261
should be on when the transmis- Shifting NOTICE

sion is in neutral.  Even with the transmission in
6
ECA24110
5 the neutral position, do not
NOTICE 4 coast for long periods of time
1 3 with the engine off, and do not
If a warning or indicator light does
2 tow the motorcycle for long dis-
not work as described above, have a
N tances. The transmission is
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
1 properly lubricated only when
3. Shift the transmission into neutral. the engine is running. Inade-
4. Push the start switch “ ” to crank ZAUM1346 2 quate lubrication may damage 5
the engine with the starter. 1. Gear positions the transmission.
Release the start switch when the 2. Shift pedal  Always use the clutch while
engine starts, or after 5 seconds. changing gears to avoid dam-
Shifting gears lets you control the
Wait 10 seconds before pressing aging the engine, transmission,
amount of engine power available for
the switch again to allow battery and drive train, which are not
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
voltage to restore. designed to withstand the
ECA11043
etc.
The gear positions are shown in the il- shock of forced shifting.
NOTICE
lustration.
For maximum engine life, never ac- EAU85370
celerate hard when the engine is TIP To start out and accelerate
cold! To shift the transmission into the neu- 1. Pull the clutch lever to disengage
tral position ( ), press the shift pedal the clutch.
down repeatedly until it reaches the 2. Shift the transmission into first
end of its travel, and then slightly raise gear. The neutral indicator light
it. should go out.
3. Open the throttle gradually, and at
the same time, release the clutch
lever slowly.
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4. After starting out, close the throt- The neutral indicator light should EAU16811
tle, and at the same time, quickly come on and then the clutch lever Tips for reducing fuel con-
pull the clutch lever in. can be released. sumption
5. Shift the transmission into second EWA17380 Fuel consumption depends largely on
gear. (Make sure not to shift the WARNING your riding style. Consider the follow-
transmission into the neutral posi-  Improper braking can cause ing tips to reduce fuel consumption:
tion.) loss of control or traction. Al-  Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-
6. Open the throttle part way and ways use both brakes and apply gine speeds during acceleration.
gradually release the clutch lever. them smoothly.  Do not rev the engine while shift-
7. Follow the same procedure when  Make sure that the motorcycle ing down, and avoid high engine
5 shifting to the next higher gear. and the engine have sufficiently speeds with no load on the en-
slowed before shifting to a low- gine.
EAU85380
er gear. Engaging a lower gear  Turn the engine off instead of let-
To decelerate ting it idle for an extended length
when the vehicle or engine
1. Release the throttle and apply of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traf-
speed is too high could make
both the front and the rear brakes fic lights or at railroad crossings).
the rear wheel lose traction or
smoothly to slow the motorcycle.
the engine to over-rev. This
2. As the vehicle decelerates, shift to
could cause loss of control, an
a lower gear.
accident and injury. It could also
3. When the engine is about to stall
cause engine or drive train dam-
or runs roughly, pull the clutch le-
age.
ver in, use the brakes to slow the
motorcycle, and continue to
downshift as necessary.
4. Once the motorcycle has
stopped, the transmission can be
shifted into the neutral position.
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EAU16842
1600 km (1000 mi) and beyond EAU17214
Engine break-in The vehicle can now be operated nor- Parking

There is never a more important period mally. When parking, stop the engine, and
in the life of your engine than the period ECA10311 then remove the key from the main
between 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi). For NOTICE switch.
this reason, you should read the fol-  Keep the engine speed out of
EWA10312
lowing material carefully. WARNING

the tachometer red zone.
Since the engine is brand new, do not  If any engine trouble should oc-  Since the engine and exhaust
put an excessive load on it for the first cur during the engine break-in system can become very hot,
1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts in period, immediately have a park in a place where pedestri-
the engine wear and polish themselves Yamaha dealer check the vehi- ans or children are not likely to 5
to the correct operating clearances. cle. touch them and be burned.
During this period, prolonged full-throt-  Do not park on a slope or on soft
tle operation or any condition that ground, otherwise the vehicle
might result in engine overheating may overturn, increasing the
must be avoided. risk of a fuel leak and fire.
 Do not park near grass or other
EAU17094
flammable materials which
might catch fire.
0–1000 km (0–600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 5000
r/min. NOTICE: After 1000 km (600
mi) of operation, the engine oil must
be changed and the oil filter car-
tridge or element replaced. [ECA10303]
1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)

Avoid prolonged operation above 6000
r/min.
5-4
Periodic maintenance and adjustment

EAU17246 EWA15123 EAU17303
WARNING
Periodic inspection, adjustment, and Turn off the engine when performing Emission controls not only function to
lubrication will keep your vehicle in the maintenance unless otherwise ensure cleaner air, but are also vital to
safest and most efficient condition specified. proper engine operation and maximum
possible. Safety is an obligation of the  A running engine has moving performance. In the following periodic
vehicle owner/operator. The most im- parts that can catch on body maintenance charts, the services relat-
portant points of vehicle inspection, parts or clothing and electrical ed to emissions control are grouped
adjustment, and lubrication are ex- parts that can cause shocks or separately. These services require
plained on the following pages. fires. specialized data, knowledge, and
The intervals given in the periodic  Running the engine while ser- equipment. Maintenance, replace-
maintenance charts should be simply vicing can lead to eye injury, ment, or repair of the emission control
considered as a general guide under burns, fire, or carbon monoxide devices and systems may be per-
6 normal riding conditions. However, de- formed by any repair establishment or
poisoning – possibly leading to
pending on the weather, terrain, geo- death. See page 1-3 for more in- individual that is certified (if applicable).
graphical location, and individual use, formation about carbon monox- Yamaha dealers are trained and
the maintenance intervals may need to ide. equipped to perform these particular
be shortened. services.
EWA10322 EWA15461
WARNING WARNING
Failure to properly maintain the vehi- Brake discs, calipers, drums, and
cle or performing maintenance ac- linings can become very hot during
tivities incorrectly may increase use. To avoid possible burns, let
your risk of injury or death during brake components cool before
service or while using the vehicle. If touching them.
you are not familiar with vehicle ser-
vice, have a Yamaha dealer perform
service.
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EAU85230
Tool kit
1. Tool kit
The tool kit is in the location shown. 6

The information included in this manual
and the tools provided in the tool kit are
intended to assist you in the perfor-
mance of preventive maintenance and
minor repairs. However, a torque
wrench and other tools are necessary
to perform certain maintenance work
correctly.
TIP
If you do not have the tools or experi-
ence required for a particular job, have
your Yamaha dealer perform it for you.
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EAU71033
Periodic maintenance charts

TIP
 Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by your Yamaha dealer because these items require special tools,
data, and technical skills.
 From 50000 km (30000 mi), repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 10000 km (6000 mi).
 The annual checks must be performed every year, except if a distance-based maintenance is performed in-
stead.
EAU71051
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system

ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
6 NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1000 km 10000 km 20000 km 30000 km 40000 km CHECK
(600 mi) (6000 mi) (12000 mi) (18000 mi) (24000 mi)
• Check fuel hoses for cracks or

1 * Fuel line damage. √ √ √ √ √
• Replace if necessary.
• Check condition.
√ √
2 * Spark plugs • Adjust gap and clean.
• Replace. √ √
3 * Valve clearance • Check and adjust. Every 40000 km (24000 mi)
• Check engine idle speed. √ √ √ √ √ √
4 * Fuel injection • Check and adjust synchroniza-
√ √ √ √ √
tion.
• Check for leakage.
5 * Exhaust system • Tighten if necessary. √ √ √ √ √
• Replace gaskets if necessary.
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ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1000 km 10000 km 20000 km 30000 km 40000 km CHECK
(600 mi) (6000 mi) (12000 mi) (18000 mi) (24000 mi)
• Check control system for dam-

Evaporative emis-
6 * age. √ √
sion control system
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EAU71352
General maintenance and lubrication chart

ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
(600 mi) (6000 mi) (12000 mi) (18000 mi) (24000 mi)
• Perform dynamic inspection us-

Diagnostic system
1 * ing Yamaha diagnostic tool. √ √ √ √ √ √
check
• Check the error codes.
2 * Air filter element • Replace. Every 40000 km (24000 mi)
Air filter case check
3 • Clean. √ √ √ √ √
hose
4 Clutch √ √ √ √ √
• Adjust.
6
• Check operation, fluid level, and
5 * Front brake for fluid leakage. √ √ √ √ √ √
• Replace brake pads if necessary.
• Check operation, fluid level, and
6 * Rear brake for fluid leakage. √ √ √ √ √ √
• Replace brake pads if necessary.
• Check for cracks or damage. √ √ √ √ √
7 * Brake hoses
• Replace. Every 4 years
8 * Brake fluid • Change. Every 2 years
• Check runout and for damage.
9 * Wheels √ √ √ √
• Check tread depth and for dam-
age.
10 * Tires • Replace if necessary. √ √ √ √ √
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
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ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
(600 mi) (6000 mi) (12000 mi) (18000 mi) (24000 mi)
• Check bearing for looseness or

11 * Wheel bearings √ √ √ √
damage.
• Check operation and for exces-
√ √ √ √
Swingarm pivot sive play.
12 *
bearings • Lubricate with lithium-soap-
Every 50000 km (30000 mi)
based grease.
• Check chain slack, alignment and
condition.
Every 1000 km (600 mi) and after washing the motorcycle, riding in the rain or
13 Drive chain • Adjust and lubricate chain with a
riding in wet areas
special O-ring chain lubricant
thoroughly. 6
• Check bearing assemblies for
√ √ √
looseness.
14 * Steering bearings
• Moderately repack with lithium-
√ √
soap-based grease.
• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and
15 * Chassis fasteners √ √ √ √ √
screws are properly tightened.
Brake lever pivot
16 • Lubricate with silicone grease. √ √ √ √ √
shaft
Brake pedal pivot • Lubricate with lithium-soap-
17 √ √ √ √ √
shaft based grease.
Clutch lever pivot • Lubricate with lithium-soap-
18 √ √ √ √ √
shaft based grease.
Shift pedal pivot • Lubricate with lithium-soap-
19 √ √ √ √ √
shaft based grease.
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ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
(600 mi) (6000 mi) (12000 mi) (18000 mi) (24000 mi)
20 Sidestand • Lubricate with lithium-soap- √ √ √ √ √
based grease.
• Check operation and replace if
21 * Sidestand switch √ √ √ √ √ √
necessary.
• Check operation and for oil leak-
22 * Front fork age. √ √ √ √
• Check operation and for oil leak-
Shock absorber as-
23 * age. √ √ √ √
sembly
6 • Replace if necessary.
Rear suspension re-
lay arm and con-
24 * • Check operation. √ √ √ √
necting arm
pivoting points
• Change (warm engine before
draining).
25 Engine oil √ √ √ √ √ √
• Check oil level and vehicle for oil
leakage.
Engine oil filter car-
26 • Replace. √ √ √
tridge
• Check coolant level and vehicle
√ √ √ √ √
27 * Cooling system for coolant leakage.
• Change. Every 3 years
Front and rear
28 * • Check operation. √ √ √ √ √ √
brake switches
Moving parts and
29 * • Lubricate. √ √ √ √ √
cables
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ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
(600 mi) (6000 mi) (12000 mi) (18000 mi) (24000 mi)
• Check operation and free play.

• Adjust the throttle cable free play
Throttle grip hous-
30 * if necessary. √ √ √ √ √
ing and cable
• Lubricate the throttle grip housing
and cable.
Lights, signals and • Check operation.
31 * √ √ √ √ √ √
switches • Adjust headlight beam.
EAU72800
TIP 6
 Air filter
• This model’s air filter is equipped with a disposable oil-coated paper element, which must not be cleaned with com-
pressed air to avoid damaging it.
• The air filter element needs to be replaced more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
 Hydraulic brake service
• Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
• Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and change the brake
fluid.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
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EAU19653
Checking the spark plugs Specified spark plug: TIP

NGK/LMAR8A-9 If a torque wrench is not available
The spark plugs are important engine
components, which should be when installing a spark plug, a good
Before installing a spark plug, the
checked periodically, preferably by a estimate of the correct torque is 1/4–
spark plug gap should be measured
Yamaha dealer. Since heat and depos- 1/2 turn past finger tight. However, the
with a wire thickness gauge and, if
its will cause any spark plug to slowly spark plug should be tightened to the
necessary, adjusted to specification.
erode, they should be removed and specified torque as soon as possible.
checked in accordance with the peri- ECA10841
odic maintenance and lubrication NOTICE

chart. In addition, the condition of the Do not use any tools to remove or in-
spark plugs can reveal the condition of stall the spark plug cap, otherwise
the engine. the ignition coil coupler may get
6 The porcelain insulator around the damaged. The spark plug cap may
center electrode of each spark plug be difficult to remove because the
should be a medium-to-light tan (the rubber seal on the end of the cap fits
ideal color when the vehicle is ridden tightly. To remove the spark plug
1. Spark plug gap
normally), and all spark plugs installed cap, simply twist it back and forth
in the engine should have the same while pulling it out; to install it, twist
Spark plug gap:
color. If any spark plug shows a dis- 0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in) it back and forth while pushing it in.
tinctly different color, the engine could
be operating improperly. Do not at- Clean the surface of the spark plug
tempt to diagnose such problems gasket and its mating surface, and
yourself. Instead, have a Yamaha deal- then wipe off any grime from the spark
er check the vehicle. plug threads.
If a spark plug shows signs of elec-
trode erosion and excessive carbon or Tightening torque:
other deposits, it should be replaced. Spark plug:
13 N·m (1.3 kgf·m, 9.6 lb·ft)
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EAU36112 EAU60474
Canister Engine oil and oil filter car-

tridge 1
The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter car-
tridge replaced at the intervals speci- 3 2
fied in the periodic maintenance and 4
lubrication chart.
1. Engine oil filler cap
ZAUM1386
To check the engine oil level 2. Engine oil level check window
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- 3. Maximum level mark
This model is equipped with a canister face and hold it in an upright posi- 4. Minimum level mark 6
to prevent the discharging of fuel vapor tion. A slight tilt to the side can
into the atmosphere. Before operating result in a false reading. 4. If the engine oil is below the mini-
this vehicle, make sure to check the 2. Start the engine, warm it up for mum level mark, add sufficient oil
following: several minutes, and then turn it of the recommended type to raise
 Check each hose connection. off. it to the correct level.
 Check each hose and canister for 3. Wait a few minutes for the oil level
cracks or damage. Replace if TIP
to settle for an accurate reading, Check the O-ring for damage, and re-
damaged. and then check the oil level
 Make sure that the canister place it if necessary.
through the engine oil level check
breather is not blocked, and if window located at the bottom-left
necessary, clean it. side of the crankcase.
TIP
The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
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TIP
1
An oil filter wrench is available at a
Yamaha dealer.
6. Apply a thin coat of clean engine
1 2 oil to the O-ring of the new oil filter
cartridge.
2
1. Engine oil filler cap 1. Engine oil drain bolt

2. O-ring 2. Gasket
6 To change the engine oil (with or TIP

without oil filter cartridge replace- Skip steps 5–7 if the oil filter cartridge
ment) is not being replaced.
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
5. Remove the oil filter cartridge with
face. 1. O-ring
an oil filter wrench.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it TIP
off. Make sure that the O-ring is properly
3. Place an oil pan under the engine seated.
to collect the used oil.
7. Install the new oil filter cartridge
4. Remove the engine oil filler cap,
with an oil filter wrench, and then
the engine oil drain bolt and its
tighten it to the specified torque
gasket to drain the oil from the
with a torque wrench.
crankcase. 1 2
1. Oil filter wrench
2. Oil filter cartridge
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Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1. 1
Oil quantity:
Oil change:
2.30 L (2.43 US qt, 2.02 Imp.qt)
With oil filter removal:
1 2.60 L (2.75 US qt, 2.29 Imp.qt)
2
TIP
Be sure to wipe off spilled oil on any
1. Torque wrench 1. Engine oil filler cap
parts after the engine and exhaust sys-
2. O-ring
tem have cooled down.
Tightening torque:
Oil filter cartridge: ECA11621 11. Install and tighten the engine oil
6
17 N·m (1.7 kgf·m, 13 lb·ft) NOTICE filler cap.
12. Start the engine, and then let it idle
 In order to prevent clutch slip-
8. Install the engine oil drain bolt and for several minutes while checking
page (since the engine oil also
its new gasket, and then tighten it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
lubricates the clutch), do not
the bolt to the specified torque. immediately turn the engine off
mix any chemical additives. Do
and check for the cause.
Tightening torque: not use oils with a diesel speci-
Engine oil drain bolt: fication of “CD” or oils of a high- TIP
43 N·m (4.3 kgf·m, 32 lb·ft) er quality than specified. In After the engine is started, the engine
addition, do not use oils labeled oil pressure warning light should go off.
9. Refill with the specified amount of “ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
the recommended engine oil. higher.
 Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
10. Check the O-ring for damage, and
replace it if necessary.
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ECA20860 EAU85450 EAUS1203
NOTICE Why Yamalube Coolant

If the oil pressure warning light flick- YAMALUBE oil is a Genuine YAMAHA The coolant level should be checked
ers or remains on even if the oil level Part born of the engineers’ passion regularly. In addition, the coolant must
is correct, immediately turn the en- and belief that engine oil is an impor- be changed at the intervals specified in
gine off and have a Yamaha dealer tant liquid engine component. We form the periodic maintenance chart.
check the vehicle. teams of specialists in the fields of me-
chanical engineering, chemistry, elec- Recommended coolant:
13. Turn the engine off, wait a few tronics and track testing, and have YAMALUBE coolant
minutes for the oil level to settle for Coolant quantity:
them develop the engine together with Coolant reservoir (max level mark):
an accurate reading, and then the oil it will use. Yamalube oils take full 0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
check the oil level and correct it if advantage of the base oil’s qualities Radiator (including all routes):
necessary. and blend in the ideal balance of addi- 1.60 L (1.69 US qt, 1.41 Imp.qt)
6 tives to make sure the final oil clears
our performance standards. Thus, TIP
Yamalube mineral, semisynthetic and If genuine Yamaha coolant is not avail-
synthetic oils have their own distinct able, use an ethylene glycol antifreeze
characters and value. Yamaha’s expe- containing corrosion inhibitors for alu-
rience gained over many years of re- minum engines and mix with distilled
search and development into oil since water at a 1:1 ratio.
the 1960’s helps make Yamalube the
best choice for your Yamaha engine. EAU20097
To check the coolant level
Since the coolant level varies with en-
gine temperature, check when the en-
gine is cold.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
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2. With the vehicle in an upright posi- 5. Install the coolant reservoir cap.
tion, look at the coolant level in the
reservoir. EAU33032
Changing the coolant
1 The coolant must be changed at the in-
1 tervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart. Have a
Yamaha dealer change the coolant.
2
WARNING! Never attempt to remove
3 the radiator cap when the engine is
1. Coolant reservoir cap hot. [EWA10382]
4. Add coolant to the maximum level
mark. NOTICE: If coolant is not
1. Coolant reservoir 6
2. Maximum level mark
available, use distilled water or
3. Minimum level mark soft tap water instead. Do not
use hard water or salt water
3. If the coolant is at or below the since it is harmful to the engine.
minimum level mark, remove the If water has been used instead
coolant reservoir cap. WARNING! of coolant, replace it with cool-
Remove only the coolant reser- ant as soon as possible, other-
voir cap. Never attempt to re- wise the cooling system will not
move the radiator cap when the be protected against frost and
engine is hot. [EWA15162] corrosion. If 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
effectiveness of the coolant will
be reduced. [ECA10473]
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EAU60451
2. Clean and then install the hose. EAU21386
Replacing the air filter ele- Checking the throttle grip free
ment and cleaning the check play
hose Measure the throttle grip free play as
The air filter element should be re- shown.
placed at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart. Have a Yamaha dealer replace
the air filter element more frequently if
you are riding in unusually wet or dusty
areas. However, the air filter check
1
hose can be easily reached and should
6 be frequently checked and cleaned if
necessary.
1. Throttle grip free play
To clean the air filter check hose
1. Remove the air filter check hose Throttle grip free play:
under the air filter case. 3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in)
Periodically check the throttle grip free

1 play and, if necessary, have a Yamaha
dealer adjust it.
ZAUM1348
1. Air filter check hose
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EAU21403 EAU64412
weight of rider, passenger, car-
Valve clearance Tires go, and accessories approved
The valves are an important engine Tires are the only contact between the for this model.
component, and since valve clearance vehicle and the road. Safety in all con-
changes with use, they must be ditions of riding depends on a relatively Cold tire air pressure:
checked and adjusted at the intervals small area of road contact. Therefore, it 1 person:
specified in the periodic maintenance is essential to maintain the tires in good Front:
chart. Unadjusted valves can result in condition at all times and replace them 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi)
improper air-fuel mixture, engine at the appropriate time with the speci- Rear:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
noise, and eventually engine damage. fied tires. 2 persons:
To prevent this from occurring, have Front:
your Yamaha dealer check and adjust Tire air pressure 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi)
the valve clearance at regular intervals. The tire air pressure should be Rear:
checked and, if necessary, adjusted 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi) 6
TIP Maximum load:
before each ride. Vehicle:
This service must be performed when EWA10504
the engine is cold. 170 kg (375 lb)
WARNING The vehicle’s maximum load is the
Operation of this vehicle with im- combined weight of the rider, pas-
proper tire pressure may cause se- senger, cargo, and any accessories.
vere injury or death from loss of EWA10512
control. WARNING
 The tire air pressure must be
Never overload your vehicle. Opera-
checked and adjusted on cold
tion of an overloaded vehicle could
tires (i.e., when the temperature
cause an accident.
of the tires equals the ambient
temperature).
 The tire air pressure must be
adjusted in accordance with the
riding speed and with the total
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Tire inspection EWA10472
Tire information
WARNING
 Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Besides
being illegal, operating the vehi-
cle with excessively worn tires
decreases riding stability and
can lead to loss of control.
 The replacement of all wheel
and brake-related parts, includ-
1. Tire sidewall ing the tires, should be left to a 1. Tire air valve
2. Tire tread depth Yamaha dealer, who has the 2. Tire air valve core
6 necessary professional knowl- 3. Tire air valve cap with seal
The tires must be checked before each edge and experience to do so.
ride. If the center tread depth reaches  Ride at moderate speeds after This model is equipped with tubeless
the specified limit, if the tire has a nail changing a tire since the tire tires and tire air valves.
or glass fragments in it, or if the side- surface must first be “broken Tires age, even if they have not been
wall is cracked, have a Yamaha dealer in” for it to develop its optimal used or have only been used occasion-
replace the tire immediately. characteristics. ally. Cracking of the tread and sidewall
rubber, sometimes accompanied by
Minimum tire tread depth (front and carcass deformation, is an evidence of
rear): ageing. Old and aged tires shall be
1.6 mm (0.06 in)
checked by tire specialists to ascertain
their suitability for further use.
TIP EWA10902
The tire tread depth limits may differ WARNING

from country to country. Always com-  The front and rear tires should
ply with the local regulations. be of the same make and de-
sign, otherwise the handling
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characteristics of the motorcy- EWA10601 EAU21963
cle may be different, which WARNING Cast wheels

could lead to an accident. This motorcycle is fitted with super- To maximize the performance, durabil-
 Always make sure that the valve high-speed tires. Note the following ity, and safe operation of your vehicle,
caps are securely installed to points in order to make the most ef- note the following points regarding the
prevent air pressure leakage. ficient use of these tires. specified wheels.
 Use only the tire valves and  Use only the specified replace-  The wheel rims should be
valve cores listed below to ment tires. Other tires may run checked for cracks, bends, warp-
avoid tire deflation during a ride. the danger of bursting at super age or other damage before each
high speeds. ride. If any damage is found, have
After extensive tests, only the tires list- a Yamaha dealer replace the
 Brand-new tires can have a rel-
ed below have been approved for this wheel. Do not attempt even the
atively poor grip on certain road
model by Yamaha. smallest repair to the wheel. A de-
surfaces until they have been 6
“broken in”. Therefore, it is ad- formed or cracked wheel must be
Front tire: replaced.
Size: visable before doing any high-
120/70 ZR 17M/C(58W) speed riding to ride conserva-  The wheel should be balanced
Manufacturer/model: tively for approximately 100 km whenever either the tire or wheel
PIRELLI/MT60RS (60 mi) after installing a new tire. has been changed or replaced. An
Rear tire: unbalanced wheel can result in
Size:  The tires must be warmed up
before a high-speed run. poor performance, adverse han-
180/55 ZR 17M/C(73W)
Manufacturer/model:  Always adjust the tire air pres- dling characteristics, and a short-
PIRELLI/MT60RS sure according to the operating ened tire life.
FRONT and REAR: conditions.
Tire air valve:
TR412
Valve core:
#9100 (original)
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EAU33893 EAU37914
Adjusting the clutch lever free TIP Checking the brake lever free
play If the specified clutch lever free play play
Measure the clutch lever free play as cannot be obtained as described
shown. above, proceed as follows. 1
1. Fully turn the adjusting bolt at the
clutch lever in direction (a) to loos-
2 1 en the clutch cable.
(a)
2. Loosen the locknut at the crank-
case.
(b) 1 2
(b) 1. No brake lever free play
6
There should be no free play at the
1. Clutch lever free play adjusting bolt (a)
2. Clutch lever free play
brake lever end. If there is free play,
have a Yamaha dealer inspect the
Clutch lever free play: brake system.
EWA14212
5.0–10.0 mm (0.20–0.39 in)
WARNING
Periodically check the clutch lever free 1. Locknut
A soft or spongy feeling in the brake
2. Clutch lever free play adjusting nut
play and, if necessary, adjust it as fol- lever can indicate the presence of
lows. 3. To increase the clutch lever free air in the hydraulic system. If there is
To increase the clutch lever free play, play, turn the clutch lever free play air in the hydraulic system, have a
turn the clutch lever free play adjusting adjusting nut in direction (a). To Yamaha dealer bleed the system be-
bolt at the clutch lever in direction (a). decrease the clutch lever free fore operating the vehicle. Air in the
To decrease the clutch lever free play, play, turn the adjusting nut in di- hydraulic system will diminish the
turn the adjusting bolt in direction (b). rection (b).
4. Tighten the locknut.
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braking performance, which may re- EAU36505 EAU22393
sult in loss of control and an acci- Brake light switches Checking the front and rear
dent. The brake light should come on just brake pads
before braking takes effect. The brake The front and rear brake pads must be
light is activated by switches connect- checked for wear at the intervals spec-
ed to the brake lever and brake pedal. ified in the periodic maintenance and
Since the brake light switches are lubrication chart.
components of the anti-lock brake sys-
tem, they should only be serviced by a EAU36891
Yamaha dealer. Front brake pads
6
1 1
ZAUM1627
1. Brake pad wear indicator
Each front brake pad is provided with

wear indicators, which allows you to
check the brake pad wear without hav-
ing to disassemble the brake. To check
the brake pad wear, check the position
of the wear indicators while applying
the brake. If a brake pad has worn to
the point that a wear indicator almost
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touches the brake disc, have a EAU40262
Rear brake
Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads Checking the brake fluid level
as a set. Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark.
EAU46292 Check the brake fluid level with the top
Rear brake pads of the reservoir level. Replenish the 1
brake fluid if necessary.
Front brake
ZAUM1376
1 1 1. Minimum level mark

1
Specified brake fluid:
6 DOT 4
ZAUM1375
EWA16011
1. Brake pad wear indicator groove
WARNING
Each rear brake pad is provided with ZAUM1350
Improper maintenance can result in
wear indicator grooves, which allow 1. Minimum level mark
loss of braking ability. Observe
you to check the brake pad wear with- these precautions:
out having to disassemble the brake.  Insufficient brake fluid may al-
To check the brake pad wear, check low air to enter the brake sys-
the wear indicator grooves. If a brake tem, reducing braking
pad has worn to the point that a wear performance.
indicator groove almost appears, have  Clean the filler cap before re-
a Yamaha dealer replace the brake moving. Use only DOT 4 brake
pads as a set. fluid from a sealed container.
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 Use only the specified brake flu- fluid level goes down suddenly, have a EAU22734
id; otherwise, the rubber seals Yamaha dealer check the cause before Changing the brake fluid
may deteriorate, causing leak- further riding. Have a Yamaha dealer change the
age. brake fluid every 2 years. In addition,
 Refill with the same type of have the seals of the master cylinders
brake fluid. Adding a brake fluid and brake calipers, as well as the brake
other than DOT 4 may result in a hoses replaced at the intervals listed
harmful chemical reaction. below or sooner if they are damaged or
 Be careful that water or dust leaking.
does not enter the brake fluid  Brake seals: every 2 years
reservoir when refilling. Water  Brake hoses: every 4 years
will significantly lower the boil-
ing point of the fluid and may re- 6
sult in vapor lock, and dirt may
clog the ABS hydraulic unit
valves.
ECA17641
NOTICE
Brake fluid may damage painted
surfaces or plastic parts. Always
clean up spilled fluid immediately.
As the brake pads wear, it is normal for
the brake fluid level 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
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EAU22762 EAU59921
Drive chain slack To adjust the drive chain slack

The drive chain slack should be Consult a Yamaha dealer before ad-
checked before each ride and adjusted
1 justing the drive chain slack.
if necessary. 1. Loosen the locknut at each end of
the swingarm, and then loosen the
EAU60046 axle nut.
To check the drive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on the side- 1 2
stand. 2
1. Drive chain guide
TIP
2. Drive chain slack
When checking and adjusting the drive
chain slack, there should be no weight
6 Distance A:
on the motorcycle. 51.0–56.0 mm (2.01–2.20 in)
2. Shift the transmission into the
neutral position. 5. If distance A is incorrect, adjust it
3. Push down on the drive chain un- as follows. NOTICE: Improper 1. Axle nut
der the end of the drive chain drive chain slack will overload 2. Locknut
guard. the engine as well as other vital

2. To tighten the drive chain, turn the
4. Measure distance A between the parts of the motorcycle and can
drive chain slack adjusting nut at
drive chain guard and the center lead to chain slippage or break-
each end of the swingarm in direc-
of the chain as shown. age. If distance A is more than
tion (a). To loosen the drive chain,
58.0 mm (2.28 in), the chain can
turn the adjusting nut at each end
damage the frame, swingarm,
of the swingarm in direction (b),
and other parts. To prevent this
and then push the rear wheel for-
from occurring, keep the drive
ward.
chain slack within the specified
limits. [ECA23070]
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3. Tighten the axle nut, and then EAU23026
1 tighten the locknuts to the speci- Cleaning and lubricating the

fied torques. drive chain
(a) The drive chain must be cleaned and
Tightening torques: lubricated at the intervals specified in
Axle nut: the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
105 N·m (10.5 kgf·m, 77 lb·ft) tion chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
(b) Locknut:
16 N·m (1.6 kgf·m, 12 lb·ft) out, especially when riding in dusty or
wet areas. Service the drive chain as
4. Make sure that the drive chain follows.
1. Drive chain slack adjusting nut ECA10584
slack adjusting plates are in the
same position, the drive chain NOTICE
TIP
slack is correct, and the drive The drive chain must be lubricated
Using the alignment marks on each 6
chain moves smoothly. after washing the motorcycle, riding
side of the swingarm, make sure that
in the rain or riding in wet areas.
both drive chain slack adjusting plates
are in the same position for proper 1. Clean the drive chain with kero-
wheel alignment. sene and a small soft brush.
NOTICE: To prevent damaging
the O-rings, do not clean the
2
drive chain with steam cleaners,
high-pressure washers or inap-
propriate solvents. [ECA11122]
1 2. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive
chain with a special O-ring chain
lubricant. NOTICE: Do not use
engine oil or any other lubri-
1. Alignment marks cants for the drive chain, as they
2. Drive chain slack adjusting plate
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may contain substances that EAU23098 EAU23115
could damage the O-rings. Checking and lubricating the Checking and lubricating the
[ECA11112]
cables throttle grip and cable
The operation of all control cables and The operation of the throttle grip
the condition of the cables should be should be checked before each ride. In
checked before each ride, and the ca- addition, the cable should be lubricat-
bles and cable ends should be lubri- ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals
cated if necessary. If a cable is specified in the periodic maintenance
damaged or does not move smoothly, chart.
have a Yamaha dealer check or re- The throttle cable is equipped with a
place it. WARNING! Damage to the rubber cover. Make sure that the cover
outer housing of cables may result is securely installed. Even though the
in internal rusting and cause inter- cover is installed correctly, it does not
6
ference with cable movement. Re- completely protect the cable from wa-
place damaged cables as soon as ter entry. Therefore, use care not to
possible to prevent unsafe condi- pour water directly onto the cover or
tions. [EWA10712] cable when washing the vehicle. If the
cable or cover becomes dirty, wipe
Recommended lubricant: clean with a moist cloth.
Yamaha cable lubricant or other
suitable cable lubricant
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EAU44276 EAU23144
Checking and lubricating the Recommended lubricant: Checking and lubricating the
Lithium-soap-based grease
brake and shift pedals brake and clutch levers
The operation of the brake and shift The operation of the brake and clutch
pedals should be checked before each levers should be checked before each
ride, and the pedal pivots should be lu- ride, and the lever pivots should be lu-
bricated if necessary. bricated if necessary.
Brake pedal Brake lever
Shift pedal Clutch lever
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EAU23203 EAU23252
Recommended lubricants: Checking and lubricating the Lubricating the rear suspen-
Brake lever:
Silicone grease sidestand sion
Clutch lever:
6 The operation of the sidestand should The pivoting points of the rear suspen-
be checked before each ride, and the sion must be lubricated by a Yamaha
sidestand pivot and metal-to-metal dealer at the intervals specified in the
contact surfaces should be lubricated periodic maintenance and lubrication
if necessary. chart.
EWA10732
WARNING Recommended lubricant:

If the sidestand does not move up Lithium-soap-based grease
and down smoothly, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair it. Otherwise,
the sidestand could contact the
ground and distract the operator, re-
sulting in a possible loss of control.
Recommended lubricant:
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EAUM1653 EAU23273
Lubricating the swingarm piv- Checking the front fork

ots The condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition

Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage. ZAUM1628
ECA10591
To check the operation NOTICE

ZAUM1351
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- If any damage is found or the front
The swingarm pivots must be lubricat- face and hold it in an upright posi- fork does not operate smoothly, 6
ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals tion. WARNING! To avoid injury, have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
specified in the periodic maintenance securely support the vehicle so pair it.
and lubrication chart. there is no danger of it falling
over. [EWA10752]
Recommended lubricant: 2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
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EAU23285 EAU23292 EAUM3751
Checking the steering Checking the wheel bearings Battery

Worn or loose steering bearings may This model is equipped with a VRLA
cause danger. Therefore, the operation (Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery.
of the steering must be checked as fol- There is no need to check the electro-
lows at the intervals specified in the lyte or to add distilled water. However,
periodic maintenance and lubrication the battery lead connections need to
chart. be checked and, if necessary, tight-
1. Raise the front wheel off the ened.
ground. (See page 6-37.) EWA10761
WARNING! To avoid injury, se- WARNING

curely support the vehicle so  Electrolyte is poisonous and
there is no danger of it falling The front and rear wheel bearings must dangerous since it contains sul-
6 over. [EWA10752] be checked at the intervals specified in furic acid, which causes severe
2. Hold the lower ends of the front the periodic maintenance and lubrica- burns. Avoid any contact with
fork legs and try to move them for- tion chart. If there is play in the wheel skin, eyes or clothing and al-
ward and backward. If any free hub or if the wheel does not turn ways shield your eyes when
play can be felt, have a Yamaha smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer working near batteries. In case
dealer check or repair the steer- check the wheel bearings. of contact, administer the fol-
ing. lowing FIRST AID.
• EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty
of water.
• INTERNAL: Drink large quan-
tities of water or milk and im-
mediately call a physician.
• EYES: Flush with water for 15
minutes and seek prompt
medical attention.
ZAUM1629
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 Batteries produce explosive hy- 4. Remove the battery cover by re- To charge the battery
drogen gas. Therefore, keep moving the bolts. Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-
sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc., tery as soon as possible if it seems to
3
away from the battery and pro- have discharged. Keep in mind that the
vide sufficient ventilation when 1 battery tends to discharge more quick-
charging it in an enclosed ly if the vehicle is equipped with op-
space. tional electrical accessories.
 KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER- ECA16522
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF NOTICE

CHILDREN. To charge a VRLA (Valve Regulated
2 Lead Acid) battery, a special (con-
To access the battery 1. Diagnostic connector stant-voltage) battery charger is re-
1. Remove the seat. (See page 3-18.) 2. Battery cover quired. Using a conventional battery 6
2. Remove the seat holder by remov- 3. Bolt charger will damage the battery.
ing the bolts.
1 To store the battery
2 1. If the vehicle will not be used for
more than one month, remove the
1 battery, fully charge it, and then
2 place it in a cool, dry place.
NOTICE: When removing the
3 battery, be sure to turn the main
4 switch off, then disconnect the
ZAUM1377
ZAUM1379
negative lead before discon-
1. Battery cover necting the positive lead. [ECA16304]
1. Seat holder
2. Positive battery lead (red) 2. If the battery will be stored for
2. Bolt
3. Negative battery lead (black)
more than two months, check it at
3. Remove the diagnostic connector 4. Battery
least once a month and fully
by pulling it upward. 5. Battery band
charge it if necessary.
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3. Fully charge the battery before in- Tightening torque:
EAUM3672
stallation. NOTICE: When install- Replacing the fuses

Seat holder bolts:
ing the battery, be sure to turn 7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 lb·ft) The main fuse and the fuse boxes are
the main switch off, then con- located under the seat.
nect the positive lead before
connecting the negative lead. To access the fuses
[ECA16842]
1. Remove the seat. (See page 3-18.)
4. When installing the battery, make 2. Remove the seat holder by remov-
sure the positive battery lead is ing the bolts.
routed through the hole in the bat- 2
tery band and that both battery
leads are properly connected to
the battery terminals. 1
6 ECA16531
NOTICE
Always keep the battery charged.
Storing a discharged battery can
cause permanent battery damage. ZAUM1377
1. Seat holder
5. Place the battery cover in the orig- 2. Bolt
inal position, and then install the
bolts. 3. Remove the diagnostic connector
6. Install the diagnostic connector by by pulling it upward.
pushing it downward. 4. Remove the battery cover by re-
7. Install the seat holder by installing moving the bolts.
the bolts, and then tighten the
bolts to the specified torque.
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3 2 7 8
1 9 10
6
1 2 3 4 5 11
12
3
2 4 12
ZAUM1380
1
1. Diagnostic connector 1. Starter relay cover 1. Ignition fuse
2. Battery cover 2. Fuse box 2. Signaling system fuse
3. Bolt 3. Spare main fuse 3. Headlight fuse
4. Main fuse 4. Backup fuse 2 (for ECU) 6
1 5. Backup fuse (for clock and immobilizer sys-
tem)
6. Radiator fan motor fuse
7. ABS solenoid fuse
8. ABS motor fuse
9. Parking lighting fuse
10.Auxiliary fuse
11.ABS control unit fuse
12.Spare fuse
ZAUM1387
1. Battery cover If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.

1. Turn the main switch off and turn
TIP off the electrical circuit in ques-
To access the main fuse, remove the tion.
starter relay cover as shown. 2. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage. WARNING! Do not
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use a fuse of a higher amperage 3. Turn the main switch on and turn EAU34387
rating than recommended to on the electrical circuit in question Replacing the headlight bulb
avoid causing extensive dam- to check if the device operates. This model is equipped with a halogen
age to the electrical system and 4. If the fuse immediately blows bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb
possibly a fire. [EWA15132] again, have a Yamaha dealer burns out, replace it as follows.
ECA26690
check the electrical system.
NOTICE
Specified fuses: 5. After the fuse is changed, place
Main fuse: the battery cover in the original  Do not touch the glass part of
30.0 A the headlight bulb. Otherwise
Auxiliary fuse: position, and then install the bolts.
6. Install the diagnostic connector by the luminosity and the life of the
2.0 A
Headlight fuse: pushing it downward. bulb may be adversely affected.
15.0 A 7. Install the seat holder by installing  Thoroughly clean off any dirt,
Signaling system fuse: the bolts, and then tighten the oil, or fingerprints from the bulb
6 10.0 A using a cloth moistened with al-
Ignition fuse: bolts to the specified torque.
cohol or thinner.
10.0 A
Parking lighting fuse: Tightening torque:  Do not use a headlight bulb of a
7.5 A Seat holder bolts: wattage higher than specified.
Radiator fan motor fuse: 7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 lb·ft)  Do not affix any type of tinted
10.0 A film or stickers to the headlight
ABS motor fuse: 8. Install the seat. lens.
30.0 A
ABS solenoid fuse:
20.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
10.0 A
ABS control unit fuse:
7.5 A
Backup fuse:
7.5 A
Backup fuse 2:
10.0 A
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4. Place a new headlight bulb into
1 position, and then secure it with
the bulb holder.
2 5. Install the headlight bulb cover,
and then connect the coupler.
6. Install the headlight unit by install-
ing the bolts.
7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
ZAUM1382
headlight beam if necessary.
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb. 1. Headlight bulb cover
2. Headlight coupler
1. Remove the headlight unit by re-
moving the bolts on each side. 3. Unhook the headlight bulb holder,
and then remove the burnt-out 6
bulb.
1 1
ZAUM1381 2
1. Bolt
ZAUM1383
2. Disconnect the headlight coupler, 1. Headlight bulb holder

and then remove the headlight 2. Headlight bulb
bulb cover.
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EAU45226 EAU24182
Replacing the auxiliary light Tail/brake light

bulb This model is equipped with an LED-
If the auxiliary light bulb burns out, re- type tail/brake light.
place it as follows. If the tail/brake light does not come on,
1. Remove the headlight unit. (See have a Yamaha dealer check it.
1
page 6-33.)
2. Remove the auxiliary light bulb
socket (together with the bulb) by
ZAUM1385
pulling it out.
1. Auxiliary light bulb
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.

5. Install the socket (together with
6
the bulb) by pushing it in.
6. Install the headlight unit.
1
ZAUM1384
1. Auxiliary light bulb socket
3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by

pulling it out.
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EAU24205 EAU24331
Replacing a turn signal light 1 License plate light

bulb If the license plate light does not come
1. Remove the turn signal light lens on, have a Yamaha dealer check the
by removing the screw. electrical circuit or replace the bulb.
1. Turn signal light bulb
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket,

push it in, and then turn it clock-
2 6
wise until it stops.
1. Turn signal light lens 4. Install the lens by installing the
2. Screw screw. NOTICE: Do not over-
tighten the screw, otherwise the
2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by lens may break. [ECA11192]
pushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise.
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EAU67131 EAU25872
heaters or furnaces. Gasoline or
Supporting the motorcycle Troubleshooting gasoline vapors can ignite or ex-
Although Yamaha motorcycles receive plode, causing severe injury or prop-
a thorough inspection before shipment erty damage.
from the factory, trouble may occur
during operation. Any problem in the
fuel, compression, or ignition systems,
for example, can cause poor starting
and loss of power.
The following troubleshooting charts
1 represent quick and easy procedures
1. Maintenance stand (example) for checking these vital systems your-
self. However, should your motorcycle
6 Since this model is not equipped with a require any repair, take it to a Yamaha
centerstand, use maintenance stands dealer, whose skilled technicians have
when removing the front or rear wheel the necessary tools, experience, and
or when performing other maintenance know-how to service the motorcycle
that requires the motorcycle to stand properly.
up right. Use only genuine Yamaha replace-
Check that the motorcycle is in a stable ment parts. Imitation parts may look
and level position before starting any like Yamaha parts, but they are often
maintenance. inferior, have a shorter service life and
can lead to expensive repair bills.
EWA15142
WARNING
When checking the fuel system, do
not smoke, and make sure there are
no open flames or sparks in the ar-
ea, including pilot lights from water
6-37

EAU86350
Troubleshooting chart
1. Fuel
There is enough fuel. Check the battery.
Check the fuel level in
the fuel tank.
The engine does not start.
There is no fuel. Supply fuel.
Check the battery.
2. Battery The engine turns over

The battery is good.
quickly.
Operate the electric starter.
Check the ignition.
The engine turns over Check the battery lead connections,
slowly. and charge the battery if necessary.
6
3. Ignition Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the

Wet Try starting the engine.
spark plug gap, or replace the spark plug(s).
Remove the spark plug
and check the electrodes.
Dry Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
Check the compression.
4. Compression The engine does not start.

There is compression.
Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
Try starting the engine.
There is no compression. Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
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EAU86420
Engine overheating
EWAT1041
WARNING
 Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may be
blown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the engine has cooled.
 Place a thick rag, like a 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.
There is Have a Yamaha dealer check

6 The coolant level is low. leakage. and repair the cooling system.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
There is
Add coolant. (See TIP.)
Wait until the Check the coolant level in the no leakage.
engine has cooled. reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level Start the engine. If the engine overheats again, have a
is OK. Yamaha dealer check and repair the cooling system.
TIP
If coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended cool-
ant as soon as possible.
6-39
Motorcycle care and storage

EAU37834 EAU83443 ECA26280
Matte color caution Care NOTICE

ECA15193
Frequent, thorough cleaning of the ve- Improper cleaning can cause cos-
NOTICE hicle will not only enhance its appear- metic and mechanical damage. Do
Some models are equipped with ance but also will improve its general not use:
matte colored finished parts. Be performance and extend the useful life  high-pressure washers or
sure to consult a Yamaha dealer for of many components. Washing, clean- steam-jet cleaners. Excessive
advice on what products to use being, and polishing will also give you a water pressure may cause wa-
fore cleaning the vehicle. Using a chance to inspect the condition of the ter seepage and deterioration of
brush, harsh chemical products or vehicle more frequently. Be sure to wheel bearings, brakes, trans-
cleaning compounds when cleaning wash the vehicle after riding in the rain mission seals and electrical de-
these parts will scratch or damage or near the sea, because salt is corro- vices. Avoid high-pressure
their surface. Wax also should not sive to metals. detergent applications such as
be applied to any matte colored fin- those available in coin-operated
TIP
ished parts. car washers.
 The roads of heavy snowfall areas
 harsh chemicals, including 7
may be sprayed with salt as a de-
icing method. This salt can stay on strong acidic wheel cleaners,
the roads well into spring, so be especially on spoke or magne-
sure to wash the underside and sium wheels.
chassis parts after riding in such  harsh chemicals, abrasive
areas. cleaning compounds, or wax on
 Genuine Yamaha care and main- matte-finished parts. Brushes
tenance products are sold under can scratch and damage the
the YAMALUBE brand in many matte-finish, use soft sponge or
markets worldwide. towel only.
 See your Yamaha dealer for addi-  towels, sponges, or brushes
tional cleaning tips. contaminated with abrasive
cleaning products or strong
7-1

chemicals such as, solvents, Washing plastic may scratch the wind-
gasoline, rust removers, brake 1. Rinse off any degreaser and spray shield, so be sure to test all
fluid, or antifreeze, etc. down the vehicle with a garden cleaning products before gen-
hose. Use only enough pressure eral application. [ECA26310]
Before washing to do the job. Avoid spraying wa- 4. Rinse off thoroughly with clean
1. Park the vehicle out of direct sun- ter directly into the muffler, instru- water. Be sure to remove all deter-
light and allow it to cool. This will ment panel, air inlet, or other inner gent residues, as they can be
help avoid water spots. areas such as underseat storage harmful to plastic parts.
2. Make sure all caps, covers, elec- compartments.
trical couplers and connectors are 2. Wash the vehicle with a quality au- After washing
tightly installed. tomotive-type detergent mixed 1. Dry the vehicle with a chamois or
3. Cover the muffler end with a plas- with cool water and a soft, clean absorbent towel, preferably mi-
tic bag and a strong rubber band. towel or sponge. Use an old tooth- crofiber terrycloth.
4. Pre-soak stubborn stains like in- brush or plastic-bristle brush for 2. For drive chain-equipped models:
sects or bird droppings with a wet hard-to-reach places. NOTICE: Dry and then lubricate the drive
7 towel for a few minutes. Use cold water if the vehicle has chain to prevent rust.
5. Remove road grime and oil stains been exposed to salt. Warm wa- 3. Use a chrome polish to shine
with a quality degreasing agent ter will increase salt’s corrosive chrome, aluminum, and stainless
and a plastic-bristle brush or properties. [ECA26301] steel parts. Often the thermally in-
sponge. NOTICE: Do not use 3. For windshield-equipped vehicles: duced discoloring of stainless
degreasing agent on areas re- Clean the windshield with a soft steel exhaust systems can be re-
quiring lubrication such as towel or sponge dampened with moved through polishing.
seals, gaskets, and wheel axles. water and a pH neutral detergent. 4. Apply a corrosion protection spray
Follow product instructions. If necessary, use a high-quality on all metal parts including
[ECA26290] windshield cleaner or polish for chrome or nickel-plated surfaces.
motorcycles. NOTICE: Never use WARNING! Do not apply sili-
any strong chemicals to clean cone or oil spray to seats, hand
the windshield. Additionally, grips, rubber foot pegs or tire
some cleaning compounds for treads. Otherwise these parts
7-2

will become slippery, which  Do not use abrasive polishing EAU83472
could cause loss of control. compounds as they will wear Storage

Thoroughly clean the surfaces away the paint. Always store the vehicle in a cool, dry
of these parts before operating  Apply sprays and wax sparingly. place. If necessary, protect it against
the vehicle. [EWA20650] Wipe off excess afterwards. dust with a porous cover. Be sure the
5. Treat rubber, vinyl, and unpainted engine and the exhaust system are
EWA20660
plastic parts with a suitable care cool before covering the vehicle. If the
WARNING
product. vehicle often sits for weeks at a time
Contaminants left on the brakes or between uses, the use of a quality fuel
6. Touch up minor paint damage
tires can cause loss of control. stabilizer is recommended after each
caused by stones, etc.
 Make sure there is no lubricant fill-up.
7. Wax all painted surfaces using a
or wax on the brakes or tires. ECA21170
non-abrasive wax or use a detail
 If necessary, wash the tires with NOTICE
spray for motorcycles.
warm water and a mild deter-  Storing the vehicle in a poorly
8. When finished cleaning, start the
gent. ventilated room or covering it
engine and let it idle for several
 If necessary, clean the brake with a tarp, while it is still wet, 7
minutes to help dry any remaining
discs and pads with brake will allow water and humidity to
moisture.
cleaner or acetone. seep in and cause rust.
9. If the headlight lens has fogged
 Before riding at higher speeds,  To prevent corrosion, avoid
up, start the engine and turn on
test the vehicle’s braking per- damp cellars, stables (because
the headlight to help remove the
formance and cornering behav- of the presence of ammonia)
moisture.
ior. and areas where strong chemi-
10. Let the vehicle dry completely be-
fore storing or covering it. cals are stored.
ECA26320
NOTICE Long term storage

 Do not apply wax to rubber or Before storing the vehicle long term (60
unpainted plastic parts. days or more):
7-3

1. Make all necessary repairs and b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine wheels a little once a month in or-
perform any outstanding mainte- oil into the spark plug bore. der to prevent the tires from be-
nance. c. Install the spark plug cap onto coming degraded in one spot.
2. Follow all instructions in the Care the spark plug, and then place 9. Cover the muffler outlet with a
section of this chapter. the spark plug on the cylinder plastic bag to prevent moisture
3. Fill up the fuel tank, adding fuel head so that the electrodes are from entering it.
stabilizer according to product in- grounded. (This will limit spark- 10. Remove the battery and fully
structions. Run the engine for 5 ing during the next step.) charge it, or attach a maintenance
minutes to distribute treated fuel d. Turn the engine over several charger to keep the battery opti-
through the fuel system. times with the starter. (This will mally charged. NOTICE: Confirm
4. For vehicles equipped with a fuel coat the cylinder wall with oil.) that the battery and its charger
cock: Turn the fuel cock lever to WARNING! To prevent dam- are compatible. Do not charge a
the off position. age or injury from sparking, VRLA battery with a convention-
5. For vehicles with a carburetor: To make sure to ground the al charger. [ECA26330]
prevent fuel deposits from build- spark plug electrodes while
7 TIP
ing up, drain the fuel in the carbu- turning the engine over.
 If the battery will be removed,
retor float chamber into a clean [EWA10952]
charge it once a month and store
container. Retighten the drain bolt e. Remove the spark plug cap
it in a temperate location between
and pour the fuel back into the fuel from the spark plug, and then
0-30 °C (32-90 °F).
tank. install the spark plug and the
 See page 6-29 for more informa-
6. Use a quality engine fogging oil spark plug cap.
tion on charging and storing the
according to product instructions 7. Lubricate all control cables, piv-
battery.
to protect internal engine compo- ots, levers and pedals, as well as
nents from corrosion. If engine the sidestand and centerstand (if
fogging oil is not available, per- equipped).
form the following steps for each 8. Check and correct the tire air
cylinder: pressure, and then lift the vehicle
a. Remove the spark plug cap so that all wheels are off the
and spark plug. ground. Otherwise, turn the
7-4
Specifications
Dimensions: Starting system: Fuel injection:
Overall length: Electric starter Throttle body:
2075 mm (81.7 in) Engine oil: ID mark:
Overall width: Recommended brand: 1WS1 10
865 mm (34.1 in) Drivetrain:
Overall height: Gear ratio:
1120 mm (44.1 in) 1st:
Seat height: 2.846 (37/13)
855 mm (33.7 in) 2nd:
SAE viscosity grades:
Wheelbase: 2.125 (34/16)
10W-40
1405 mm (55.3 in) 3rd:
Recommended engine oil grade:
Ground clearance: 1.632 (31/19)
API service SG type or higher, JASO
140 mm (5.51 in) 4th:
standard MA
Minimum turning radius: 1.300 (26/20)
Engine oil quantity:
2.7 m (8.86 ft) 5th:
Oil change:
Weight: 2.30 L (2.43 US qt, 2.02 Imp.qt) 1.091 (24/22)
Curb weight: 6th:
With oil filter removal:
188 kg (414 lb) 0.964 (27/28)
2.60 L (2.75 US qt, 2.29 Imp.qt)
Engine: Coolant quantity: Front tire:
Combustion cycle: Type:
Coolant reservoir (up to the maximum level
4-stroke Tubeless 8
mark):
Cooling system: Size:
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
Liquid cooled 120/70 ZR 17M/C(58W)
Radiator (including all routes):
Valve train: Manufacturer/model:
1.60 L (1.69 US qt, 1.41 Imp.qt)
DOHC PIRELLI/MT60RS
Fuel:
Cylinder arrangement:
Recommended fuel:
Rear tire:
Inline Type:
Premium unleaded gasoline (E10
Number of cylinders: Tubeless
acceptable)
2-cylinder Size:
Fuel tank capacity:
Displacement: 180/55 ZR 17M/C(73W)
14 L (3.7 US gal, 3.1 Imp.gal)
689 cm³ Manufacturer/model:
Fuel reserve amount:
Bore × stroke: PIRELLI/MT60RS
2.7 L (0.71 US gal, 0.59 Imp.gal)
80.0 × 68.6 mm (3.15 × 2.70 in)
8-1
Specifications
Loading: Front turn signal light:
Maximum load: 10.0 W
170 kg (375 lb) Rear turn signal light:
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and 10.0 W
accessories) Auxiliary light:
Front brake: 5.0 W
Type: License plate light:
Hydraulic dual disc brake 5.0 W
Rear brake:
Type:
Hydraulic single disc brake
Front suspension:
Type:
Telescopic fork
Rear suspension:
Type:
Swingarm (link suspension)
Electrical system:
System voltage:
12 V
8 Battery:
Model:
YTZ10S
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 8.6 Ah (10 HR)
Headlight:
Bulb type:
Halogen bulb
Bulb wattage:
Headlight:
H4, 60.0 W/55.0 W, 60.0 W/55.0 W
Brake/tail light:
LED
8-2
Consumer information
EAU53562 EAU26401 EAU26442
Identification numbers Vehicle identification number Engine serial number

Record the vehicle identification num-
ber, engine serial number, and the 1
model label information in the spaces
provided below. These identification
numbers are needed when registering
the vehicle with the authorities in your
area and when ordering spare parts
from a Yamaha dealer.
ZAUM1630
1
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 1. Vehicle identification number 1. Engine serial number
The vehicle identification number is The engine serial number is stamped

stamped into the steering head pipe. into the crankcase.
Record this number in the space pro-
vided. EAU26542
Model label
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER:
TIP
1
The vehicle identification number is
used to identify your motorcycle and
may be used to register your motorcy- 9
cle with the licensing authority in your
MODEL LABEL INFORMATION: area.
ZAUM1369
1. Model label
9-1
The model label is affixed to the frame EAU69910 EAU85300
under the seat. (See page 3-18.) Re- Diagnostic connector Vehicle data recording
cord the information on this label in the 1 This model’s ECU stores certain vehi-
space provided. This information will cle data to assist in the diagnosis of
be needed when ordering spare parts malfunctions and for research, statisti-
from a Yamaha dealer. cal analysis and development purpos-
es.
Although the sensors and recorded
data will vary by model, the main data
points are:
ZAUM1370
 Vehicle status and engine perfor-
1. Diagnostic connector mance data
 Fuel-injection and emission-relat-
The diagnostic connector is located as ed data
shown. This data will be uploaded only when a
special Yamaha diagnostic tool is at-
tached to the vehicle, such as when
maintenance checks or service proce-
dures are performed.
Vehicle data uploaded will be handled
9 appropriately according to the follow-
ing Privacy Policy.
Privacy Policy
https://www.yamaha-motor.eu/eu/
privacy/privacy-policy.aspx
9-2
Yamaha will not disclose this data to a
third party except in the following cas-
es. In addition, Yamaha may provide
vehicle data to a contractor in order to
outsource services related to the han-
dling of vehicle data. Even in this case,
Yamaha will require the contractor to
properly handle the vehicle data we
provided and Yamaha will appropriate-
ly manage the data.
 With the consent of the vehicle
owner
 Where obligated by law
 For use by Yamaha in litigation
 When the data is not related to an
individual vehicle nor owner
9-3
Index
A E Maintenance, emission control
ABS.......................................................3-14 Engine break-in ...................................... 5-4 system ..................................................6-3
ABS warning light ...................................3-4 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-10 Matte color, caution ................................7-1
Air filter element and check hose, Engine overheating............................... 6-39 Model label .............................................9-1
replacing and cleaning .......................6-15 Engine serial number.............................. 9-1 Multi-function meter unit.........................3-5
Auxiliary DC connector .........................3-21 Engine trouble warning light................... 3-4 N
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing................6-35 F Neutral indicator light..............................3-4
B Front and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-20 O
Battery ..................................................6-29 Front fork, checking ............................. 6-28 Oil pressure warning light .......................3-4
Brake and clutch levers, checking and Fuel....................................................... 3-15 P
lubricating...........................................6-26 Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3 Parking ....................................................5-4
Brake and shift pedals, checking and Fuel tank breather hose and overflow Part locations ..........................................2-1
lubricating...........................................6-26 hose ................................................... 3-17 Pass switch ...........................................3-12
Brake fluid, changing ............................6-22 Fuel tank cap........................................ 3-15 R
Brake fluid level, checking ....................6-21 Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-31 Rear suspension, lubricating ................6-27
Brake lever ............................................3-13 H S
Brake lever free play, checking.............6-19 Handlebar switches.............................. 3-11 Safety information...................................1-1
Brake light switches..............................6-20 Hazard switch....................................... 3-12 Seat.......................................................3-18
Brake pedal...........................................3-13 Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-33 Shifting ....................................................5-2
C Helmet holding cable ........................... 3-18 Shift pedal.............................................3-13
Cables, checking and lubricating .........6-25 High beam indicator light ....................... 3-4 Shock absorber assembly, adjusting....3-20
Canister.................................................6-10 Horn switch .......................................... 3-12 Sidestand ..............................................3-21
Care ........................................................7-1 I Sidestand, checking and lubricating.....6-27
Catalytic converter................................3-17 Identification numbers............................ 9-1 Spark plugs, checking ............................6-9
Clutch lever...........................................3-12 Ignition circuit cut-off system............... 3-22 Specifications .........................................8-1
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ...........6-19 Immobilizer system ................................ 3-1 Start/Engine stop switch.......................3-12
10 Coolant .................................................6-13 Immobilizer system indicator light.......... 3-5 Starting the engine..................................5-1
Coolant temperature warning light .........3-4 Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-3 Steering, checking ................................6-29
D L Storage ...................................................7-3
Data recording, vehicle ...........................9-2 License plate light ................................ 6-36 Supporting the motorcycle ...................6-37
Diagnostic connector..............................9-2 M Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................6-28
Dimmer switch ......................................3-12 Main switch/steering lock....................... 3-2 T
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating....6-24 Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 6-5 Tail/brake light ......................................6-35
Drive chain slack...................................6-23
10-1
Index
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating........................................... 6-25
Throttle grip free play, checking........... 6-15
Tires ...................................................... 6-16
Tool kit.................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting.................................... 6-37
Troubleshooting chart .......................... 6-38
Turn signal indicator lights ..................... 3-3
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ........... 6-36
Turn signal switch................................. 3-12
V
Valve clearance .................................... 6-16
Vehicle identification number ................. 9-1
W
Wheel bearings, checking .................... 6-29
Wheels.................................................. 6-18
Y
Yamalube.............................................. 6-13
10
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Z.I. de Rouvroy 02100 Saint Quentin
SAS au capital de 14 000 000 € PRINTED IN FRANCE
2019.02 (E)
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[English (E)] PANTONE285C

Frequency band: 134.2 kHz

Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!

Important manual information

Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:

A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in

TIP A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.

*Product and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Important manual information

Motorcycle care and storage ..........7-1

Consumer information .....................9-1

Controls and instruments

1. Clutch lever (page 3-12)

Instrument and control functions

 an ECU (on the vehicle) NOTICE

Instrument and control functions

Main switch/steering lock ON LOCK

Instrument and control functions

1. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light

Instrument and control functions

NOTICE ECA10022 WARNING

Instrument and control functions

indicator light flashes in the pattern, 1. Top set button

Instrument and control functions

Instrument and control functions

Eco indicator Transmission gear display

The multi-function display is equipped

Instrument and control functions

Instrument and control functions

“km/L” or “L/100 km”. 1. Average fuel consumption display Coolant temperature

To switch the instantaneous fuel con- of fuel.

Instrument and control functions

utes, push the top set button brief-

Instrument and control functions

confirm the selected brightness Handlebar switches

Instrument and control functions

Instrument and control functions

Shift pedal Brake lever Brake pedal

The brake lever is equipped with a

Instrument and control functions

Instrument and control functions

Fuel tank cap TIP Fuel

2 not properly closed and locked. WARNING

Instrument and control functions

Instrument and control functions

3 tent does not exceed 10% (E10). Gas-

Instrument and control functions

Seat Helmet holding cable

Instrument and control functions

1. Helmet holding cable 1. Helmet strap buckle

Instrument and control functions

to make the adjustment. WARNING

Instrument and control functions

Instrument and control functions

Ignition circuit cut-off system

Instrument and control functions

With the engine turned off: WARNING

With the engine still running:

YES NO The clutch switch may not be working.

For your safety – pre-operation checks

• Check fuel level in fuel tank.

For your safety – pre-operation checks

For your safety – pre-operation checks