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Instrument and control functions
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Brake ped al
The brake pedal is located on the right
side of the motorcycle. To apply the
rear brake, press down on the brake
pedal.
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Fuel tank cap
To remove the fuel tank cap, turn it
counterclockwise, and then pull it off.
To install the fuel tank cap, insert it into
the tank opening, and then turn it
clockwise.
WARNING
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Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly close d after fillin g fuel.
Leakin g fuel is a fire hazar d.
1. Brake pedal1. Fuel tank cap
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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gine overheatin g
WARNING
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Do not remove the ra diator cap when the en gine an d ra diator are hot.
Scal din g hot flui d an d steam may b e blown out un der pressure, which
coul d cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the eng ine has cooled.
 Place a thick ra g, like a towel, over the ra diator cap, an d then slowly ro-
tate the cap counterclockwise to the  detent to allow any resi dual pres-
sure to escape. When the hissin g soun d has stopped , press down on the
cap while turnin g it counterclockwise, an d then remove the cap.
TIP
If coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided
that it is changed to the recommended coolant as soon as possible.
Wait until the engine 
has cooled.
Add coolant. 
(See TIP.)
The coolant level is 
OK.
Check the coolant 
level in the radiator.There is no leakage.
There is leakage.
The coolant level is 
low.
Check the cooling 
system for leakage.
Have a Yamaha 
dealer check and 
repair the cooling 
system.
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again, 
have a Yamaha dealer check and repair the cooling 
system.
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