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Owners Manual - Page 7
... Fuel tank cap ...3-5 Fuel ...3-6 Catalytic converter ...3-7 Fuel ...engine ...5-1 Starting a warm engine ...5-2 Shifting ...5-3 Engine break-in ...5-4 Parking ...5-5 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR ...6-1 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ...6-1 Owner's tool kit...engine idling speed ...6-16 Checking the throttle cable free play ...6-16 Valve clearance ...6-17 Tires ...6-17 Spoke wheels ...6-20 Accessories...
Owners Manual - Page 10
... traffic conditions. • Always signal before turning or changing lanes. Loading and accessories Adding accessories or cargo to your motorcycle illegal to use and may also make your motorcycle... helmet is effective in preventing or reducing abrasions or lacerations. G Never touch the engine or exhaust system during operation to maintain control of the operator and passenger is changed...
Owners Manual - Page 11
...loading within this motorcycle. Make sure that would impair the performance of the opera-
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Check accessory mounts and cargo restraints frequently. Wind may attempt to lift ...limit. G Never install accessories or carry cargo that accessories and cargo are added to aerodynamic effects. Accessories Genuine Yamaha accessories have been specifically designed for the proper selection...
Owners Manual - Page 12
...; Never refuel while smoking or in another vehicle, make sure that it is kept upright and that has adequate ventilation. Use caution when adding electrical accessories. G
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Always turn the engine off before leaving the motorcycle unattended and remove the key from the main switch. G
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Gasoline and exhaust gas G GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: • Always...
Owners Manual - Page 20
... indicator light comes on when the high beam of the headlight is switched on when the transmission is in the neutral position. Tripmeter reset knob Speedometer Odometer Tripmeter
Neutral indicator light " "...it was last set to estimate the distance that can be traveled with a full tank of fuel. EAU11060
Engine trouble warning light " " This warning light comes on for a few seconds, then go...
Owners Manual - Page 21
... " " for the high beam and to " " for starting instructions prior to starting the engine. To signal a left-hand turn signal lights can also be canceled manually by pushing the switch in case of an emergency, such as when the vehicle overturns or when the throttle cable is stuck. However, the turn , push this...
Owners Manual - Page 22
...is located on 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 this motorcycle. Shift pedal
1. ...used in combination with the clutch lever when shifting the gears of the 5-speed constant-mesh transmission equipped on this motorcycle. NOTE: Use your toes or heel to shift up and your ...
Owners Manual - Page 25
... not flow. Arrow mark positioned over "OFF"
With the fuel cock lever in this position when the engine is equipped with catalytic converters in the illustrations. 3 OFF
...10%.
Always turn the fuel cock lever to this position, fuel will cause unrepairable damage to the fuel system or vehicle performance problems.
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Catalytic converter
This vehicle is not running.
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Owners Manual - Page 32
... the running engine when the transmission is in gear and the sidestand is still down .
G It prevents starting when the transmission is in gear and the clutch lever is pulled, but the clutch lever is noted, have a Yamaha dealer repair it if it does not function properly. G It prevents starting when the transmission is in...
Owners Manual - Page 33
... engine still running: 6. Shift the transmission into the neutral position. 5. The motorcycle should not be defective. Move the sidestand up . 7. Push the start ? Does the engine start switch.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
With the engine turned off: 1. Move the sidestand up . 11.
The motorcycle should not be ridden.
3-15 The system is most reliable if performed...
Owners Manual - Page 37
... a few seconds, and then try again. Turn the fuel cock lever to "ON" and make sure that the sidestand is not raised completely, it in a closed area for the ignition circuit cut -off system according to " ". 3. Shift the transmission into the neutral position. CAUTION: The engine trouble warning light should be met: G The...
Owners Manual - Page 39
... only when the engine is running. At the recommended shift points shown in the following table, close the throttle, and at the same time, release the clutch lever slowly. 4.
Shift the transmission into first gear. Shift pedal 2. Shift the transmission into second gear. (Make sure not to avoid damaging the engine, transmission,
To start out...
Owners Manual - Page 40
Shift the transmission into the neutral position when the motorcycle is about to stall or runs very roughly, pull the ... polish themselves to slow the motorcycle. 2. The various parts in the life of your engine than the period between 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi). EAU16700
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To decelerate 1. Shift the transmission into first gear when the motorcycle reaches 25 km/h (15.5 mi/h). For this period...
Owners Manual - Page 42
... the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any repair establishment or individual that is an obligation of the owner. THESE SERVICES REQUIRE SPECIALIZED DATA, KNOWLEDGE, AND EQUIPMENT. Periodic inspection, adjustment and lubrication will keep your vehicle in the owner's tool kit are intended to perform certain maintenance work , have a Yamaha dealer do not...
Owners Manual - Page 44
...and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the service. 6-3
ITEM ROUTINE 600 mi (1000 ...Fuel line Fuel filter
• Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage. • Replace if necessary. • Replace. • Check condition. • Adjust gap and clean. • Replace every 8000 mi (13000 km) or 12 months. • Check and adjust valve clearance when engine... adjust engine idle ...
Owners Manual - Page 50
Checking the spark plugs
The spark plugs are important engine components, which are easy to diagnose such problems yourself. Spark plug wrench
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1. Bolt
To install the panel Place the panel in the owner's tool kit.
6-9 Remove the spark plug as shown. To remove a spark plug 1.
NOTE: If any spark plug to slowly erode, the...
Owners Manual - Page 58
... MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Valve clearance
The valve clearance changes with the total weight of rider, passenger, cargo, and accessories approved for this from occurring, the valve clearance must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in improper air-fuel mixture and/or engine noise. The tire air pressure must be...
Owners Manual - Page 92
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. or write to http://www.safercar.gov; To contact...
Owners Manual - Page 96
... 30,000 km (18,641 miles) or five years, whichever occurs first
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. also warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser of each Yamaha motorcycle covered by Yamaha due to remain in the appropriate Owner's Manual, and 2. AND EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU...
Owners Manual - Page 97
... requires warranty service, you have any specific questions on a new motorcycle cannot be covered under this person is caused by sending a postcard listing your warranty registration card or other in the Owner's Manual? Does the warranty cover incidental costs such as it to any or all warranty matters are general and overlap each manufacturer of a motor vehicle to...
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