belt YAMAHA MAJESTY 400 2008 Owners Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION
...................1-1
Further safe-riding points .................1-4
DESCRIPTION
...................................2-1
Left view ...........................................2-1
Right view .........................................2-2
Controls and instruments..................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS
........................................3-1
Immobilizer system ..........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock .................3-2
Indicator and warning lights .............3-3
Speedometer ...................................3-5
Tachometer .....................................3-5
Multi-function display .......................3-5
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ................3-9
Handlebar switches .........................3-9
Front brake lever ...........................3-11
Rear brake lever ............................3-11
Rear brake lock lever .....................3-11
ABS (for ABS models) ...................3-12
Fuel tank cap .................................3-13
Fuel ................................................3-14
Catalytic converters .......................3-14
Seats .............................................3-15
Adjusting the rider seat ..................3-16
Storage compartments ..................3-17
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies .................................3-18
Sidestand .......................................3-19Ignition circuit cut-off system ......... 3-20
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
.............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list ................... 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING
POINTS
............................................... 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Starting off ....................................... 5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ......... 5-2
Braking ............................................ 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ................................ 5-3
Engine break-in ............................... 5-4
Parking ............................................ 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR
REPAIR
............................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ................................ 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ............................................. 6-3
Removing and installing cowlings and
panels .......................................... 6-7
Checking the spark plug ................ 6-11
Engine oil and oil filter element ..... 6-13
Final transmission oil ..................... 6-16
Coolant .......................................... 6-17
Air filter elements and check hoses and
V-belt case air filter element ...... 6-19
Checking the throttle cable free
play ............................................ 6-22Valve clearance ............................ 6-22
Tires .............................................. 6-22
Cast wheels .................................. 6-24
Front and rear brake lever free
play ............................................ 6-25
Adjusting the rear brake lock lever
cable .......................................... 6-26
Checking the front and rear brake
pads ........................................... 6-26
Checking the brake fluid level ....... 6-27
Changing the brake fluid ............... 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 6-28
Checking and lubricating the throttle
grip and cable ............................ 6-29
Lubricating the front and rear brake
levers ......................................... 6-29
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ........ 6-29
Checking the front fork .................. 6-30
Checking the steering ................... 6-31
Checking the wheel bearings ........ 6-31
Battery ........................................... 6-32
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-33
Replacing a headlight bulb ........... 6-35
Tail/brake light ............................... 6-36
Replacing a front turn signal light
bulb ............................................ 6-36
Replacing a rear turn signal light
bulb ............................................ 6-37
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DESCRIPTION
EAU10410
Left view
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1. Headlight (page 6-35)
2. Fuel tank cap (page 3-13)
3. Rear storage compartment (page 3-17)
4. V-belt case air filter element (page 6-19)
5. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1)
6. Fuses (page 6-33)
7. Battery (page 6-32)
8. Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (page 3-18)9. Air filter element (left) (page 6-19)
10. Engine oil filter element (page 6-13)
11. Sidestand (page 3-19, 6-29)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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The multi-function display is equipped
with the following:
a fuel meter
a coolant temperature meter
an odometer (which shows the to-
tal distance traveled)
two tripmeters (which show the
distance traveled since they were
last set to zero)
a fuel reserve tripmeter (which
shows the distance traveled since
the bottom segment of the fuel
meter and fuel level warning indi-cator started flashing)
a self-diagnosis device
a clock
an ambient temperature display
an oil change indicator
a V-belt replacement indicator
NOTE:
Be sure to turn the key to “ON” be-
fore using the “SELECT” and “RE-
SET” buttons.
When the key is turned to “ON”, all
of the display segments of the
multi-function display will appear
one after the other and then disap-
pear, in order to test the electrical
circuit.
Odometer and tripmeter modes
Pushing the “SELECT” button switches
the display between the odometer
mode “ODO” and the tripmeter modes
“TRIP” in the following order:
ODO
→
TRIP (top)
→
TRIP (bottom)
→
ODO
When approximately 2.8 L (0.74 US
gal) (0.62 Imp.gal) of fuel remains in the
fuel tank, the bottom segment of the
fuel meter and fuel level warning indica-tor will start flashing, and the display will
automatically change to the fuel re-
serve tripmeter mode “TRIP F” and
start counting the distance traveled
from that point. In that case, pushing
the “SELECT” button switches the dis-
play between the various tripmeter and
odometer modes in the following order:
TRIP F
→
TRIP (top)
→
TRIP (bottom)
→
ODO
→
TRIP F
To reset a tripmeter, select it by push-
ing the “SELECT” button until “TRIP” or
“TRIP F” begins flashing (“TRIP” or
“TRIP F” will only flash for five sec-
onds). While “TRIP” or “TRIP F” is
flashing, push the “RESET” button for
at least one second. If you do not reset
1. V-belt replacement indicator “V-BELT”
2. Fuel level warning indicator “”
3. Coolant temperature warning indicator
“”
4. Oil change indicator “OIL”
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1. Fuel reserve tripmeter
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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the fuel reserve tripmeter manually, it
will reset itself automatically and the
display will return to the prior mode af-
ter refueling and traveling 5 km (3 mi).
NOTE:
The display cannot be changed back to
“TRIP F” after pushing the “RESET”
button.
Fuel meter
With the key in the “ON” position, the
fuel meter indicates the amount of fuel
in the fuel tank. The display segments
of the fuel meter disappear towards “E”
(Empty) as the fuel level decreases.
When the fuel level reaches the bottom
segment near “E”, the fuel level warn-
ing indicator and the bottom segment
will flash. Refuel as soon as possible.
Coolant temperature meter
With the key in the “ON” position, the
coolant temperature meter indicates
the temperature of the coolant. The
coolant temperature varies with chang-
es in the weather and engine load. If
the top segment and coolant tempera-
ture warning indicator flash, stop thevehicle and let the engine cool. (See
page 6-40.)
CAUTION:
ECA10020
Do not operate the engine if it is
overheated.
Oil change indicator “OIL”
This indicator flashes at the initial 1000
km (600 mi), then at 5000 km (3000 mi)
and every 5000 km (3000 mi) thereafter
to indicate that the engine oil should be
changed.
After changing the engine oil, reset the
oil change indicator. (See page 6-13.)
If the engine oil is changed before the
oil change indicator comes on (i.e. be-
fore the periodic oil change interval hasbeen reached), the indicator must be
reset after the oil change for the next
periodic oil change to be indicated at
the correct time. (See page 6-13.)
The electrical circuit of the indicator can
be checked according to the following
procedure.
1. Set the engine stop switch to “”
and turn the key to “ON”.
2. Check that the indicator comes on
for a few seconds and then goes
off.
3. If the indicator does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical circuit.
NOTE:
The oil change indicator may flash
when the engine is revved with the
scooter on the centerstand, but this
does not indicate a malfunction.
V-belt replacement indicator
“V-BELT”
This indicator flashes every 20000 km
(12500 mi) when the V-belt needs to be
replaced.
The electrical circuit of the indicator can
be checked according to the following
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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EAU1770A
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart
NOTE:
The annual checks must be performed every year, except if a kilometer-based maintenance, or for the UK, a
mileage-based maintenance, is performed instead.
From 50000 km (30000 mi), repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 10000 km (6000 mi).
Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and technical
skills.
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK 1000 km
(600 mi)10000 km
(6000 mi)20000 km
(12000 mi)30000 km
(18000 mi)40000 km
(24000 mi)
1*
Fuel line
Check fuel hoses for cracks or
damage.
√√√√√
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Spark plug
Check condition.
Clean and regap.
√√
Replace.
√√
3*
Valves
Check valve clearance.
Adjust.Every 40000 km (24000 mi)
4
Air filter elements
Replace.
√√
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V-belt case air filter
element
Clean.
√√√√
6*
Front brake
Check operation, fluid level
and vehicle for fluid leakage.
√√√√√√
Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
7*
Rear brake
Check operation, fluid level
and vehicle for fluid leakage.
√√√√√√
Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
8
Rear brake lock
Check operation.
Adjust.
√√√√√√
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Engine oil
Change. (See pages 3-5 and
6-13.)
√
When the oil change indicator flashes [every 5000 km (3000 mi)]
Check oil level and vehicle for
oil leakage.Every 5000 km (3000 mi)
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Engine oil filter ele-
ment
Replace.
√√√
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*
Cooling system
Check coolant level and vehi-
cle for coolant leakage.
√√√√√
Change. Every 3 years
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Final transmission
oil
Check vehicle for oil leakage.
√√ √
Change.
√√√√√√
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V-belt
Replace. When the V-belt replacement indicator flashes [every 20000 km (12000 mi)]
27
*
Front and rear brake
switches
Check operation.
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Moving parts and
cables
Lubricate.
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Throttle grip hous-
ing and cable
Check operation and free play.
Adjust the throttle cable free
play if necessary.
Lubricate the throttle grip
housing and cable.
√√√√√
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*
Lights, signals and
switches
Check operation.
Adjust headlight beam.
√√√√√√
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK 1000 km
(600 mi)10000 km
(6000 mi)20000 km
(12000 mi)30000 km
(18000 mi)40000 km
(24000 mi)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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EAU34490
NOTE:
The air filters and V-belt filter need more frequent service if you are 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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If water has been added to the
coolant, have a Yamaha dealer
check the antifreeze content of
the coolant as soon as possible,
otherwise the effectiveness of
the coolant will be reduced.
WARNING
EWA10380
Never attempt to remove the radiator
cap when the engine is hot.
6. Install the coolant reservoir cover
by installing the screw.
7. Place the right floorboard mat in
the original position.
NOTE:
The radiator fan is automatically
switched on or off according to the
coolant temperature in the radia-
tor.
If the engine overheats, see page
6-40 for further instructions.
EAU34204
Air filter elements and check
hoses and V-belt case air filter
element
The air filter elements and the V-belt
case air filter element should be ser-
viced at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart. Service all air filter elements
more frequently if you are riding in un-
usually wet or dusty areas.
Replacing the air filter elements
1. Place the scooter on the center-
stand.
NOTE:
Continue as follows for each air filter el-
ement.
2. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the rubber cap and
screws.
Left
Right
3. Pull the air filter element out.
1. Screw
2. Air filter case cover
3. Rubber cap
1. Screw
2. Air filter case cover
3. Rubber cap
1
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9 Cleaning the V-belt case air filter el-
ement
1. Remove cowling E. (See
page 6-7.)
2. Remove panel B. (See page 6-7.)
3. Remove the left air filter case cov-
er.
4. Remove the V-belt air filter case
cover by removing the screws.
5. Remove the V-belt case air filter
element by removing the screws.6. Lightly tap the V-belt case air filter
element to remove most of the
dust and dirt, and then blow out the
dirt with compressed air as shown.
7. Check the V-belt case air filter ele-
ment for damage and replace it ifnecessary.
8. Install the V-belt case air filter ele-
ment by installing the screws.
9. Install the V-belt air filter case cov-
er by installing the screws.
CAUTION:
ECA12940
Make sure that the V-belt filter ele-
ment is properly seated in its case.
10. Install the left air filter case cover.
11. Install the panel.
12. Install the cowling.
1. Screw
2. V-belt air filter case cover
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1. Screw
2. V-belt case air filter element
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Secondary reduction ratio:
42/16 (2.625)
Transmission type:
V-belt automatic
Operation:
Centrifugal automatic type
Chassis:
Frame type:
Aluminum die-cast and steel tube back-
bone
Caster angle:
27.00 °
Trail:
100.0 mm (3.94 in)
Front tire:
Type:
Tubeless
Size:
120/80-14M/C 58S
Manufacturer/model:
IRC/MB67
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D305FL
Rear tire:
Type:
Tubeless
Size:
150/70-13M/C 64S
Manufacturer/model:
IRC/MB67
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D305L
Loading:
Maximum load:
YP400 189 kg (417 lb)
YP400A 185 kg (408 lb)
* (Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories)
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
Loading condition:
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front:
200 kPa (29 psi) (2.00 kgf/cm
2
)
Rear:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm
2
)
Loading condition:
YP400 90–189 kg (198–417 lb)
YP400A 90–185 kg (198–408 lb)
Front:
200 kPa (29 psi) (2.00 kgf/cm
2
)
Rear:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm
2
)
Front wheel:
Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
14M/C x MT3.00
Rear wheel:
Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
13M/C x MT4.00
Front brake:
Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
Rear brake:
Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Left hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
Front suspension:
Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
120.0 mm (4.72 in)
Rear suspension:
Type:
Unit swing
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
104.0 mm (4.09 in)
Electrical system:
Ignition system:
Transistorized coil ignition (digital)
Charging system:
AC magneto