YAMAHA SR400 2014 User Guide

SAFETY INFORMATION
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dorse nor recommend the use of ac-
cessories not sold by Yamaha or
modifications not specifically recom-
mended by Yamaha, even if sold and
installed by a Yamaha dealer.
Aftermarket Parts, Accessories,
and Modifications
While you may find aftermarket prod-
ucts similar in design and quality to
genuine Yamaha accessories, recog-
nize that some aftermarket accessories
or modifications are not suitable be-
cause of potential safety hazards to you
or others. Installing aftermarket prod-
ucts or having other modifications per-
formed to your vehicle that change any
of the vehicle’s design or operation
characteristics can put you and others
at greater risk of serious injury or death.
You are responsible for injuries related
to changes in the vehicle.
Keep the following guidelines in mind,
as well as those provided under “Load-
ing” when mounting accessories.
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Never install accessories or carry
cargo that would impair the perfor-
mance of your motorcycle. 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 reflectors.
Accessories fitted to the handle-
bar or the front fork area can
create instability due to improper
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 motorcycle due to aerody-
namic effects. Wind may at-
tempt to lift the motorcycle, or
the motorcycle may become un-
stable in cross winds. These ac-
cessories 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 free- dom of movement of the opera-
tor and may limit control ability,
therefore, such accessories are
not recommended.
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Use caution when adding electri-
cal accessories. If electrical acces-
sories exceed the capacity of the
motorcycle’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
motorcycle were designed to match the
performance capabilities and to provide
the best combination of handling, brak-
ing, and comfort. Other tires, rims, siz-
es, and combinations may not be
appropriate. Refer to page 6-14 for tire
specifications and more information on
replacing your tires.
Transporting the Motorcycle
Be sure to observe following instruc-
tions before transporting the motorcy-
cle in another vehicle.

Remove all loose items from the
motorcycle.
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Check that the fuel cock (if
equipped) is in the “OFF” position
and that there are no fuel leaks.
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Point the front wheel straight
ahead on the trailer or in the truck
bed, and choke it in a rail to pre-
vent movement.
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Shift the transmission in gear (for
models with a manual transmis-
sion).
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Secure the motorcycle with
tie-downs or suitable straps that
are attached to solid parts of the
motorcycle, such as the frame or
upper front fork triple clamp (and
not, for example, to rubber-mount-
ed handlebars or turn signals, or
parts that could break). Choose
the location for the straps carefully
so the straps will not rub against
painted surfaces during transport.

The suspension should be com-
pressed somewhat by the
tie-downs, if possible, so that the
motorcycle will not bounce exces-
sively during transport.
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DESCRIPTION
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Left view
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1. Engine oil dipstick (page 6-9)
2. Engine oil filler cap (page 6-9)
3. Fuel tank cap (page 3-7)
4. Fuel cock (page 3-10)
5. Battery (page 6-28)
6. Fuse (page 6-29)
7. Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (page 3-12)
8. Shift pedal (page 3-6)
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Right view
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1. Air filter element (page 6-12)
2. Kickstarter (page 3-10)
3. Kick indicator (page 5-1)
4. Headlight (page 6-31)
5. Brake pedal (page 3-6)
6. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-2)
7. Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (page 3-12)
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Controls and instruments
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1. Clutch lever (page 3-5)
2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-4)
3. Speedometer unit (page 3-3)
4. Main switch/steering lock (page 3-1)
5. Tachometer (page 3-4)
6. Front brake fluid reservoir (page 6-20)
7. Right handlebar switches (page 3-4)
8. Brake lever (page 3-6) 9. Throttle grip (page 6-13)
10.Decompression lever (page 3-11)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switch/steering lockThe main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering. The various
positions are described below.
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ON
All electrical circui ts are supplied with
power, and the meter lighting and tail-
light come on, and the engine can be
started. The key cannot be removed.TIPThe headlight comes on automatically
when the engine is started and stays on
until the key is turned to “OFF”, even ifthe engine stalls.
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OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
WARNING
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Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is moving.
Otherwise the electrical systems will
be switched off, which may result inloss of control or an accident.
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LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved. To lock the steering
1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. Push the key in from the “OFF” po- sition, and then turn it to “LOCK”
while still pushing it.
3. Remove the key.
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ON
OFF
LOCK
1. Push.
2. Turn.12
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To unlock the steering
Push the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.
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(Parking)
The hazard lights and turn signal lights
can be turned on, but all other electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
The steering must be locked before the
key can be turned to “ ”.NOTICE
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Using the hazard or turn signal
lights for an extended length of time
may cause the battery to discharge.
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Indicator ligh ts and warning
lights
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Turn signal indicator light “ ”
This indicator light flashes when the
turn signal switch is pushed to the left or
right.
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Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
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1. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
2. Fuel level warning light “ ”
3. Neutral indicator light “ ”
4. High beam indicator light “ ”
5. Turn signal indicator light “ ”
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High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
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Fuel level warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
fuel level drops below approximately
2.2 L (0.58 US gal, 0.48 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.
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Engine trouble warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on if a prob-
lem is detected in the electrical circuit
monitoring the engine. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer check the
self-diagnosis system.
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.
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Speedometer unitThe speedometer unit is equipped with
a speedometer, an odometer and a
tripmeter. The speedometer shows rid-
ing speed. The odometer shows the to-
tal distance traveled. The tripmeter
shows the distance traveled since it
was last set to zero with the reset knob.
The tripmeter can be used to estimate
the distance that can be traveled with a
full tank of fuel. This information will en-
able you to plan future fuel stops.1. Reset knob
2. Speedometer
3. Odometer
4. Tripmeter
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TachometerThe tachometer allows the rider to
monitor the engine speed and keep it
within the ideal power range.NOTICE
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Do not operate the engine in the ta-
chometer red zone.Red zone: 7000 r/min and above
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Handlebar switchesLeft
Left Right
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Pass switch “ ”
Press this switch to flash the headlight.
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Dimmer switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
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Turn signal switch “ / ”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “ ”. When re-
leased, the switch returns to the center
position. To cancel the turn signal
1. Tachometer
2. Tachometer red zone
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1. Dimmer switch “ / ”
2. Pass switch “ ”
1. Turn signal switch “ / ”
2. Horn switch “ ”
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1. Engine stop switch “ / ”
2. Hazard switch “ / ”
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turned to the center position.
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Horn switch “ ”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
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Engine stop switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” before starting
the engine. Set this switch to “ ” to
stop the engine in case of an emergen-
cy, such as when the vehicle overturns
or when the throttle cable is stuck.
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Hazard switch “ ”
With the key in the “ON” position, use
this switch to turn on the hazard lights
(simultaneous flashing of all turn signal
lights).
The hazard lights are used in case of
an emergency or to warn other drivers
when your vehicle is stopped where it
might be a traffic hazard.NOTICE
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Do not use the hazard lights for an
extended length of time with the en-
gine not running, otherwise the bat-
tery may discharge.
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Clutch leverThe clutch lever is located at the left
handlebar grip. To disengage the
clutch, pull the lever toward the handle-
bar grip. To engage the clutch, release
the lever. The lever should be pulled
rapidly and released slowly for smooth
clutch operation.
The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch switch, which is part of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system. (See
page 3-13.)1. Clutch lever
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