ESP YAMAHA CYGNUS 125 2011 Owners Manual

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SAFETY INFORMATION
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Be a Responsible Owner
As the vehicle’s owner, you are re-
sponsible for the safe and proper op-
eration of your scooter.
Scooters are single-track vehicles.
Their safe use and operation are de-
pendent upon the use of proper riding
techniques as well as the expertise of
the operator. Every operator should
know the following requirements be-
fore riding this scooter.
He or she should:● Obtain thorough instructions from
a competent source on all as-
pects of scooter operation.● Observe the warnings and main-
tenance requirements in this
Owner’s Manual.● Obtain qualifi ed training in safe
and proper riding techniques.● Obtain professional technical ser-
vice as indicated in this Owner’s
Manual and/or when made nec-
essary by mechanical conditions.
Safe Riding
Perform the pre-operation checks
each time you use the vehicle to make sure it is in safe operating condition.
Failure to inspect or maintain the ve-
hicle properly increases the possibility
of an accident or equipment damage.
See page 4-2 for a list of pre-opera-
tion checks.
● This scooter is designed to carry
the operator and a passenger.● The failure of motorists to detect
and recognize scooters in traf-
fi c is the predominating cause
of automobile/scooter accidents.
Many accidents have been
caused by an automobile driver
who did not see the scooter. Mak-
ing yourself conspicuous appears
to be very effective in reducing
the chance of this type of acci-
dent.
Therefore:
• Wear a brightly colored jacket.
• Use extra caution when you
are approaching and passing
through intersections, since in-
tersections are the most likely
places for scooter accidents to
occur.• Ride where other motorists can
see you. Avoid riding in another
motorist’s blind spot.
● Many accidents involve inexpe-
rienced operators. In fact, many
operators who have been in-
volved in accidents do not even
have a current driver’s license.
• Make sure that you are quali-
fi ed and that you only lend your
scooter to other qualifi ed op-
erators.
• Know your skills and limits.
Staying within your limits may
help you to avoid an accident.
• We recommend that you prac-
tice riding your scooter where
there is no traffi c until you have
become thoroughly familiar
with the scooter and all of its
controls.● Many accidents have been
caused by error of the scooter
operator. A typical error made by
the operator is veering wide on
a turn due to excessive speed or
undercornering (insuffi cient lean
angle for the speed).
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Aftermarket Parts, Accessories,
and Modi cations
While you may fi nd aftermarket prod-
ucts similar in design and quality to
genuine Yamaha accessories, recog-
nize that some aftermarket accesso-
ries or modifi cations are not suitable
because of potential safety hazards
to you or others. Installing aftermarket
products or having other modifi cations
performed to your vehicle that change
any of the vehicle’s design or opera-
tion characteristics can put you and
others at greater risk of serious injury
or death. You are responsible for inju-
ries related to changes in the vehicle.
Keep the following guidelines in mind,
as well as those provided under
“Loading” when mounting accesso-
ries.●
Never install accessories or carry
cargo that would impair the per-
formance of your scooter. Care-
fully inspect the accessory before
using it to make sure that it does
not in any way reduce ground
clearance or cornering clearance,
limit suspension travel, steering travel or control operation, or ob-
scure lights or refl ectors.
• Accessories fi tted to the han-
dlebar or the front fork area can
create instability due to improp-
er weight distribution or aerody-
namic changes. If accessories
are added to the handlebar or
front fork area, they must be
as lightweight as possible and
should be kept to a minimum.
• Bulky or large accessories may
seriously affect the stability of
the scooter due to aerodynamic
effects. Wind may attempt to
lift the scooter, or the scooter
may become unstable in cross
winds. These accessories may
also cause instability when
passing or being passed by
large vehicles.
• Certain accessories can dis-
place the operator from his or
her normal riding position. This
improper position limits the
freedom of movement of the
operator and may limit control
ability, therefore, such acces-sories are not recommended.
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Use caution when adding electri-
cal accessories. If electrical ac-
cessories exceed the capacity of
the scooter’s electrical system, an
electric failure could result, which
could cause a dangerous loss of
lights or engine power.
Aftermarket Tires and Rims
The tires and rims that came with your
scooter were designed to match the
performance capabilities and to pro-
vide the best combination of handling,
braking, and comfort. Other tires,
rims, sizes, and combinations may not
be appropriate. Refer to page 6-16 for
tire specifi cations and more informa-
tion on replacing your tires.
Transporting the Scooter
Be sure to observe following instruc-
tions before transporting the scooter
in another vehicle.
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Remove all loose items from the
scooter.
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Point the front wheel straight
ahead on the trailer or in the truck
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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WARNING
The vehicle must not be ridden with
the sidestand down, or if the sid-
estand 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 con-
trol. Yamaha’s ignition circuit cut-
off system has been designed to
assist the operator in ful lling the
responsibility of raising the sides-
tand before starting off. Therefore,
check this system regularly and
have a Yamaha dealer repair it if it
does not function properly.
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Ignition circuit cut-off systemCheck the operation of the sidestand
switch according to the following pro-
cedure.Turn the key on.
Put the sidestand up.Push the start switch while applying
either of the brake levers. The engine will
start.Put the sidestand down.
If the engine stalls:
The sidestand switch is OK.
WARNING
● The vehicle must be placed on
the centerstand during this in-
spection.● If a malfunction is noted, have
a Yamaha dealer check the
system before riding.
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Acceleration and decelera-
tion
(a)(b)
The speed can be adjusted by open-
ing and closing the throttle. To in-
crease the speed, turn the throttle grip
in direction (a). To reduce the speed,
turn the throttle grip in direction (b).
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Braking
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WARNING
● Avoid braking hard or sud-
denly (especially when leaning
over to one side), otherwise the
scooter may skid or overturn.● Railroad crossings, streetcar
rails, iron plates on road con-
struction sites, and manhole
covers become extremely slip-
pery when wet. Therefore, slow
down when approaching such
areas and cross them with cau-
tion.● Keep in mind that braking on
a wet road is much more dif -
cult.● Ride slowly down a hill, as
braking downhill can be very
dif cult.
1. Close the throttle completely.
2. Apply both front and rear brakes
simultaneously while gradually
increasing the pressure.
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Starting offTIPBefore starting off, allow the engine to
warm up.
1. While pulling the rear brake lever
with your left hand and holding
the grab bar with your right hand,
push the scooter off the center-
stand.
2. Sit astride the seat, and then ad-
just the rear view mirrors.
3. Switch the turn signals on.
4. Check for oncoming traffi c, and
then slowly turn the throttle grip
(on the right) in order to take off.
5. Switch the turn signals off.
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SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE
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SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE
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Matte color caution
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NOTICESome models are equipped with
matte colored nished parts. Be
sure to consult a Yamaha dealer for
advice on what products to use be-
fore cleaning the vehicle.
Using a brush, harsh chemical
products or cleaning compounds
when cleaning these parts will
scratch or damage their surface.
Wax also should not be applied to
any matte colored nished parts.
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CareWhile the open design of a scooter
reveals the attractiveness of the tech-
nology, it also makes it more vulner-
able. Rust and corrosion can develop
even if high-quality components are
used. A rusty exhaust pipe may go
unnoticed on a car, however, it de-
tracts from the overall appearance of
a scooter. Frequent and proper care
does not only comply with the terms of
the warranty, but it will also keep your
scooter looking good, extend its life
and optimize its performance.
Before cleaning
1. Cover the muffl er outlet with a
plastic bag after the engine has
cooled down.
2. Make sure that all caps and cov-
ers as well as all electrical cou-
plers and connectors, including
the spark plug cap, are tightly
installed.
3. Remove extremely stubborn dirt,
like oil burnt onto the crankcase,
with a degreasing agent and
a brush, but never apply such
products onto seals, gaskets and
wheel axles. Always rinse the dirt
and degreaser off with water.
Cleaning
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NOTICE● Avoid using strong acidic
wheel cleaners, especially
on spoked wheels. If such
products are used on hard-to-
remove dirt, do not leave the
cleaner on the affected area
any longer than instructed.
Also, thoroughly rinse the area
off with water, immediately dry
it, and then apply a corrosion
protection spray.● Improper cleaning can dam-
age plastic parts (such as
cowlings, panels, windshields,
headlight lenses, meter lenses,
etc.) and the muf ers. Use only
a soft, clean cloth or sponge
with water to clean plastic.
However, if the plastic parts
cannot be thoroughly cleaned
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