brake light YAMAHA T105 2009 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments.................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS.......................................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-1
Indicator lights ................................3-2
Speedometer unit ...........................3-3
Fuel gauge ......................................3-3
Handlebar switches ........................3-3
Shift pedal .......................................3-4
Brake lever .....................................3-4
Brake pedal ....................................3-5
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-5
Fuel .................................................3-6
Catalytic converter ..........................3-7
Starter (choke) lever .......................3-8
Kickstarter .......................................3-8
Seat ................................................3-8
Helmet holders ...............................3-9
Storage compartment .....................3-9
Carrier ...........................................3-10FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting and warming up a cold
engine ......................................... 5-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 5-2
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system ....... 6-2
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-3
Removing and installing the
cowling and panel ....................... 6-6
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-7
Engine oil ....................................... 6-8
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 6-10
Adjusting the carburetor ............... 6-11
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-11
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-12Valve clearance ........................... 6-12
Tires ............................................. 6-13
Cast wheels ................................. 6-14
Adjusting the brake pedal free
play ........................................... 6-15
Checking the shift pedal .............. 6-16
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ....................................... 6-16
Checking the front brake pads
and rear brake shoes ............... 6-16
Checking the front brake fluid
level .......................................... 6-17
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-18
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-18
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain ................................ 6-20
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-21
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-21
Checking and lubricating the
brake lever ................................ 6-21
Checking and lubricating the
brake pedal ............................... 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand ............................... 6-22
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots ........................................ 6-22
Checking the front fork ................. 6-23
Checking the steering .................. 6-23
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Battery .......................................... 6-24
Replacing the fuse ........................ 6-26
Replacing a headlight bulb ........... 6-27
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb ........................................... 6-28
Replacing a front turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 6-28
Replacing a rear turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 6-29
Replacing the license plate light
bulb ........................................... 6-30
Replacing an auxiliary light bulb ... 6-30
Front wheel ................................... 6-31
Rear wheel ................................... 6-33
Troubleshooting ............................ 6-35
Troubleshooting chart ................... 6-36
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE.......................................... 7-1
Matte color caution ......................... 7-1
Care ................................................ 7-1
Storage ...........................................7-3
SPECIFICATIONS ............................. 8-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION............. 9-1
Identification numbers .................... 9-1
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-4
3
EAU12400
Dimmer switch“/”
Set this switch to“” for the high
beam and to“” for the low beam.
EAU12460
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
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
EAU12500
Horn switch“”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
EAU12711
Start switch“”
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter. See page 5-1 for start-
ing instructions prior to starting the en-
gine.
EAU37460
Shift pedal The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the engine. This motorcycle is
equipped with a constant-mesh 4
speed transmission.TIPUse your toes to shift up and your heelto shift down.
EAU12890
Brake lever The brake lever is located at the right
handlebar grip. To apply the front
brake, pull the lever toward the handle-
bar grip.
1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
1
2
21
2
3
4 N
N3
2
1 4
1. Brake lever
1
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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
4-2
4
Control cablesMake sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate if necessary.6-21
Drive chainCheck chain slack.
Adjust if necessary.
Check chain condition.
Lubricate if necessary.6-18, 6-20
Wheels and tiresCheck for damage.
Check tire condition and tread depth.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.6-13, 6-14
Shift pedalMake sure that operation is smooth.
Correct if necessary.—
Brake pedalMake sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pedal pivoting point if necessary.6-22
Brake leverMake sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate lever pivoting point if necessary.6-21
CenterstandMake sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pivot if necessary.6-22
Chassis fastenersMake sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
Tighten if necessary.—
Instruments, lights, signals
and switchesCheck operation.
Correct if necessary.— ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-5
6
EAU18660
TIP

The air filter needs 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 cylinder and caliper, and change the brake fluid.Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
20*Throttle grip hous-
ing and cableCheck operation and free play.
Adjust the throttle cable free play
if necessary.
Lubricate the throttle grip housing
and cable.√√√√√
21*Lights, signals and
switchesCheck operation.
Adjust headlight beam.√√√√√√ NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK 1000 km
(600 mi)6000 km
(3500 mi)12000 km
(7000 mi)18000 km
(10500 mi)24000 km
(14000 mi)
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6-15
6


Ride conservatively after changing
a tire since the tire must seat itself
on the rim properly. Failure to al-
low proper seating may cause tire
failure, which may result in dam-
age to the motorcycle and injury to
the rider.
EAU39812
Adjusting the brake pedal free
play The brake pedal free play should mea-
sure 20.0–30.0 mm (0.79–1.18 in) at
the brake pedal end as shown. Period-
ically check the brake pedal free play
and, if necessary, adjust it as follows.
To increase the brake pedal free play,
turn the adjusting nut at the brake rod in
direction (a). To decrease the brake
pedal free play, turn the adjusting nut in
direction (b).
WARNING
EWA10680


After adjusting the drive chain
slack or removing and installing
the rear wheel, always check the
brake pedal free play.


If proper adjustment cannot be
obtained as described, have a
Yamaha dealer make this ad-
justment.


After adjusting the brake pedal
free play, check the operation ofthe brake light.
1. Brake pedal free play
1
1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
(a)(b)
1
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6-16
6
EAU44820
Checking the shift pedal The operation of the shift pedal should
be checked before each ride. If opera-
tion is not smooth, have a Yamaha
dealer check the vehicle.
EAU22292
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch The rear brake light, which is activated
by the brake pedal, should come on just
before braking takes effect. If neces-
sary, adjust the brake light switch as
follows.
1. Remove panel A. (See page 6-6.)
2. Turn the adjusting nut while hold-
ing the rear brake light switch in
place. To make the brake light
come on earlier, turn the adjusting
nut in direction (a). To make the
brake light come on later, turn the
adjusting nut in direction (b).
3. Install the panel.
EAU22380
Checking the front brake pads
and rear brake shoes The front brake pads and the rear brake
shoes must be checked for wear at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
EAU22430
Front brake pads
Each front brake pad is provided with
wear indicator grooves, which allow
you to check the brake pad wear with-
out having to disassemble the brake.
To check the brake pad wear, check
the wear indicator grooves. If a brake
pad has worn to the point that the wear
1. Rear brake light switch
2. Rear brake light switch adjusting nut
21
(a) (b)
1. Brake pad wear indicator groove
1
1
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-20
6
TIPWhen tightening the axle nut, hold the
wheel axle with a wrench to keep it fromturning.
5. Adjust the brake pedal free play.
(See page 6-15.)
WARNING
EWA10660
After adjusting the brake pedal free
play, check the operation of thebrake light.
EAU23013
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain The drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or
wet areas. Service the drive chain as
follows.NOTICE
ECA10581
The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle andriding in the rain.
1. Remove all dirt and mud from the
drive chain with a brush or cloth.TIPFor a thorough cleaning, have a
Yamaha dealer remove the drive chainand soak it in solvent.
2. Spray Yamaha Chain and Cable
Lube or a high-quality spray-type
drive chain lubricant on both sides
and on the middle of the chain,making sure that all side plates
and rollers have been sufficiently
oiled.
Tightening torques:
Axle nut:
60 Nm (6.0 m·kgf, 43 ft·lbf)
Brake torque rod nut:
19 Nm (1.9 m·kgf, 13 ft·lbf)
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6-28
6
EAU47660
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb 1. Remove the tail/brake light outer
lens by removing the screws.
2. Remove the inner lens by pulling it
out.3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
5. Place the inner lens in the original
position, and then install the outer
lens by installing the screws.
NOTICE: Do not overtighten the
screws, otherwise the lens may
break.
[ECA10681]EAU47740
Replacing a front turn signal
light bulb 1. Remove cowling A. (See page
6-6.)
2. Remove the socket (together with
the bulb) by turning it counter-
clockwise.
3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.
1. Outer lens
2. Screw
1. Inner lens
21
1
1. Tail/brake light bulb
1
1. Turn signal light bulb socket
1
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6-31
6 4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the auxiliary light bulb sock-
et (together with the bulb) by push-
ing it in.
6. Install the cowling.
EAU24360
Front wheel
EAU47720
To remove the front wheel
WARNING
EWA10821
To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of itfalling over.
1. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand.
2. Disconnect the speedometer ca-
ble from the front wheel.
3. Remove the rubber cap, and then
the axle nut and the washer.4. Pull the wheel axle out, and then
remove the wheel. NOTICE: Do
not apply the brake after the
wheel has been removed to-
gether with the brake disc, oth-
erwise the brake pads will be
forced shut.
[ECA11071]
1. Auxiliary light bulb
1
1. Speedometer cable
1
1. Rubber cap
2. Axle nut
3. Washer
123
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