Owner`s manual
Table Of Contents
- INTRODUCTION
- IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
- LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS
- SAFETY INFORMATION
- DESCRIPTION
- INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
- Main switch/steering lock
- Indicator and warning lights
- Multi-function meter unit
- Handlebar switches
- Clutch lever
- Shift pedal
- Brake lever
- Brake pedal
- Fuel tank cap
- Fuel
- Fuel tank breather/overflow hose
- Catalytic converters
- Seats
- Helmet holding cable
- Rear view mirrors
- Adjusting the front fork
- Adjusting the shock absorber assembly
- Luggage strap holders
- EXUP system
- Sidestand
- Ignition circuit cut-off system
- FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
- OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
- PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
- Owner’s tool kit
- Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system
- General maintenance and lubrication chart
- Removing and installing cowlings and panels
- Checking the spark plugs
- Canister (for California only)
- Engine oil and oil filter cartridge
- Coolant
- Air filter element
- Checking the engine idling speed
- Checking the throttle cable free play
- Valve clearance
- Tires
- Cast wheels
- Adjusting the clutch lever free play
- Checking the brake lever free play
- Brake light switches
- Checking the front and rear brake pads
- Checking the brake fluid level
- Changing the brake fluid
- Drive chain slack
- Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain
- Checking and lubricating the cables
- Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable
- Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals
- Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers
- Checking and lubricating the sidestand
- Lubricating the swingarm pivots
- Checking the front fork
- Checking the steering
- Checking the wheel bearings
- Battery
- Replacing the fuses
- Replacing a headlight bulb
- Tail/brake light
- Replacing a turn signal light bulb
- Replacing the license plate light bulb
- Supporting the motorcycle
- Front wheel
- Rear wheel
- Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting charts
- MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
- SPECIFICATIONS
- CONSUMER INFORMATION

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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● This model is also equipped with a
self-diagnosis device for the oil
level detection circuit. If a problem
is detected in the oil level detection
circuit, the following cycle will be
repeated until the malfunction is
corrected: The oil level warning
light will flash ten times, then go off
for 2.5 seconds. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer check the
vehicle.
EAU11365
Fuel level warning light “”
This warning light comes on when the
fuel level drops below approximately
3.5 L (0.92 US gal, 0.77 Imp.gal). When
this occurs, refuel as soon as possible.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”. The warning light should come
on for a few seconds, and then go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
TIP
This model is also equipped with a self-
diagnosis device for the fuel level de-
tection circuit. If a problem is detected
in the fuel level detection circuit, the fol-
lowing cycle will be repeated until the
malfunction is corrected: The fuel level
warning light will flash eight times, and
then go off for 3.0 seconds. If this oc-
curs, have a Yamaha dealer check the
vehicle.
EAU11427
Coolant temperature warning
light “”
This warning light comes on if the en-
gine overheats. If this occurs, stop the
engine immediately and allow the en-
gine to cool.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”. The warning light should come
on for a few seconds, and then go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
NOTICE
ECA10021
Do not continue to operate the en-
gine if it is overheating.
TIP
● For radiator-fan-equipped vehi-
cles, the radiator fan(s) automati-
cally switch on or off according to
the coolant temperature in the ra-
diator.
● If the engine overheats, see page
7-45 for further instructions.
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