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Owners Manual - Page 11
... in your motorcycle:
1-3 Never wear loose-fitting clothes, otherwise they could delay seeing a hazard. 3. Always wear protective clothing that has added cargo or accessories.
Never touch the engine or exhaust system during or after operation. Modifications
Modifications made to this motorcycle not approved by Yamaha, or the removal of original equipment, may...
Owners Manual - Page 13
... operate your motorcycle in cross winds. If accessories are poisonous and may become unstable in an area that has adequate ventilation. 3. Accessories fitted to spill any length of lights or engine power.
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Gasoline and exhaust gas
1. These accessories may also cause instability when passing or being passed by large vehicles. SAFETY INFORMATION
a. b. c. Use caution when adding...
Owners Manual - Page 14
... therefore, park the motorcycle in another vehicle, make sure that the fuel cock is turned to "ON" or "RES" (for vacuum type) / "OFF" (for manual type). When transporting the motorcycle in... doctor immediately. SAFETY INFORMATION
a. a kerosene heater, or near a flammable source (e.g. The engine and exhaust system may leak out of gasoline vapor, or allow gasoline to touch these hot...
Owners Manual - Page 26
... position.
NOTE: This warning light comes on when the transmission is pushed to plan future fuel stops. The odometer shows the total distance traveled. This information...light " " Neutral indicator light " " Engine trouble warning light " "
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Engine trouble warning light " " This warning light comes on when the high beam of fuel. The speedometer shows riding speed.
High beam...
Owners Manual - Page 27
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CAUTION: See page 5-1 for the high beam and to " " before starting the engine.
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NOTE: The self-canceling system only operates when the motorcycle is moving,... signal lights can also be canceled manually by pushing the switch in case of an emergency, such as when the motorcycle overturns or when the throttle cable is stuck. Engine stop switch " 2. "
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Owners Manual - Page 28
...of the engine and is located at the left side of the engine and is used in combination with the clutch lever when shifting the gears of the 5-speed constant-mesh transmission equipped on...used in combination with the clutch lever when shifting the gears of the 5-speed constant-mesh transmission equipped on this motorcycle. To disengage the clutch, pull the lever toward the handlebar grip...
Owners Manual - Page 31
..., use a gasoline of the filler tube as to the fuel system or vehicle performance problems.
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WARNING G Do not overfill the fuel tank, otherwise it may deteriorate painted surfaces or plastic parts.
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Gasohol containing ethanol can cause damage to the exhaust system.
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3-7 G Avoid spilling fuel on the hot engine.
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CAUTION: Use only unleaded gasoline. Fill the...
Owners Manual - Page 40
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WARNING If a malfunction is noted, have a Yamaha dealer repair it if it does not function properly.
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Ignition circuit cut-off system
The ignition circuit cut-off system has been designed to the following functions. G It cuts the running engine when the transmission is in fulfilling the responsibility of raising the sidestand before...
Owners Manual - Page 41
... to "ON". 4. Move the sidestand up engine.
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With the engine still running: 6. Move the sidestand down . 2. Does the engine stall? YES
After the engine has stalled: 10. Does the engine start ? The motorcycle should not be defective. Shift the transmission into the neutral position. 5.
The system is most reliable if performed with a warmed-up . 7. Move the sidestand...
Owners Manual - Page 46
... transmission is in a possible loss of the following conditions must be blocked and performance will suffer. G Never ride with the clutch lever pulled and the sidestand up. G Never start the engine ...anything near the air cleaner intake, otherwise air intake will be met: G The transmission is up a cold engine
In order for any control or function that there is not raised completely, it ...
Owners Manual - Page 47
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1. Turn the fuel cock lever to "ON" and make sure that the engine stop the engine, and have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit.
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CAUTION: For maximum engine life, always warm the engine up before starting attempt should be as short as possible to preserve the battery. Each starting off .
5-2 Shift the transmission into the...
Owners Manual - Page 48
... gear positions are shown in the halfway position.
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Starting a warm engine
Follow the same procedure as for starting off . The time necessary for starting a cold engine with the starter (choke) turned on longer than necessary. NOTE: To shift the transmission into the neutral position, press the shift pedal down repeatedly until it...
Owners Manual - Page 49
... . 5.
Neutral position
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CAUTION: G Even with the engine off, and do not coast for long periods of forced shifting. To start out and accelerate 1. OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Always use the clutch while changing gears to avoid damaging the engine, transmission, and drive train, which are not designed to shift the...
Owners Manual - Page 50
... (14.9) 32 (19.9) 40 (24.9)
25 (15.5) 25 (15.5) 25 (15.5) 25 (15.5)
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Engine break-in engine overheating must be avoided. Apply both the front and the rear brakes to stop the motorcycle. 3. Shift the transmission into first gear when the motorcycle reaches 25 km/h (15.5 mi/h). For this period, prolonged...
Owners Manual - Page 52
... spark plugs ...6-9 Canister (for California only) ...6-11 Engine oil and oil filter element ...6-11 Final gear oil ...6-14 Cleaning the air filter element ...6-15 Adjusting the carburetors ...6-16 Adjusting the throttle cable free play ...6-17 Adjusting the valve clearance ...6-17 Tires ...6-17 Spoke wheels ...6-19 Accessories and replacement parts ...6-20 Adjusting the clutch...
Owners Manual - Page 53
... do it for storage compartment opening procedures.) The service information included in this manual and the tools provided in the owner's tool kit are intended to assist you in the safest and most important points of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any repair establishment or individual that is certified (if...
Owners Manual - Page 55
...REPAIR
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Periodic maintenance chart for damage. • Replace if necessary.
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Fuel line Fuel... and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the service. 6-3 ITEM ROUTINE 600 mi (1,000 km... clearance when engine is cold....
Owners Manual - Page 58
...REPAIR
INITIAL No. G Engine oil type • Yamalube 4 (20W-40) or engine oil SAE 20W-40 (API SE) for temperatures of 5 °C (40 °F) or above. • Yamalube 4 (10W-30) or engine... items require special tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the service. #1 Yamaha Chain and Cable Lube or engine oil SAE 10W-30 (API SE) #2 Molybdenum disulfide grease #3 Lithium-...
Owners Manual - Page 62
..., adjust the gap to the specified torque.
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4. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
NOTE: If any grime from the spark plug threads. 3. Do not attempt to...electrode erosion and excessive carbon or other deposits, and replace it to specification. Clean the surface of the correct torque is 1/4-1/2 turn past finger ...engine could be tightened to diagnose such problems yourself.
Owners Manual - Page 70
... motorcycle, such as handling, braking, performance and safety. if approved for your load, and check the condition and pressure of rider, passenger, cargo and accessories
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Tire air pressure (measured on cold tires) Load* Up to the center of the motorcycle. Tire wear indicator a. Tire tread depth
Tire inspection Always check the tires before operating the motorcycle. Securely...
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