ABS YAMAHA MAJESTY 400 2011 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION
...................1-1
Further safe-riding points .................1-5
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 .......................3-10
Front brake lever ...........................3-11
Rear brake lever ............................3-12
Rear brake lock lever .....................3-12
ABS (for ABS models) ...................3-13
Fuel tank cap .................................3-14
Fuel ................................................3-15
Catalytic converters .......................3-16
Seats .............................................3-17
Adjusting the rider seat ..................3-18
Storage compartments ..................3-19
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies .................................3-21
Sidestand .......................................3-21Ignition circuit cut-off system ......... 3-22
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
.............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS
.................................. 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Starting off ....................................... 5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ......... 5-2
Braking ............................................ 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ................................ 5-3
Engine break-in ............................... 5-4
Parking ............................................ 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT
.................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ................................ 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system ........ 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart ........................... 6-4
Removing and installing
cowlings and panels .................... 6-7
Checking the spark plug ................ 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter element ..... 6-12
Final transmission oil ..................... 6-15
Coolant .......................................... 6-16Air filter elements and check
hoses and V-belt case air
filter element .............................. 6-17
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-20
Valve clearance ............................ 6-20
Tires .............................................. 6-21
Cast wheels .................................. 6-22
Checking the front and rear
brake lever free play .................. 6-23
Adjusting the rear brake lock
lever cable ................................. 6-24
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................. 6-24
Checking the brake fluid level ....... 6-25
Changing the brake fluid ............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ................ 6-27
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers ............................... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ........ 6-28
Checking the front fork .................. 6-28
Checking the steering ................... 6-29
Checking the wheel bearings ........ 6-29
Battery ........................................... 6-30
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-31
Replacing a headlight bulb ........... 6-33
Tail/brake light ............................... 6-33
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DESCRIPTION
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Left view
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1. Headlight (page 6-33)
2. Fuel tank cap (page 3-14)
3. Rear storage compartment (page 3-19)
4. V-belt case air filter element (page 6-17)
5. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-2)
6. Fuses (page 6-31)
7. Battery (page 6-30)8. Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (page 3-21)
9. Air filter element (left) (page 6-17)
10.Engine oil filter element (page 6-12)
11.Sidestand (page 3-21)
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DESCRIPTION
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Right view
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1. Grab bar (page 5-2)
2. Passenger seat (page 3-17)
3. Rider seat (page 3-17)
4. Coolant reservoir (page 6-16)
5. Radiator (page 6-16)
6. Centerstand (page 6-28)
7. Air filter element (right) (page 6-17)8. Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (page 3-21)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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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.
To unlock the steeringPush the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.

EAU10941
(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the taillight,
license plate light and auxiliary lights
are on. The hazard lights and turn sig-
nal lights can be turned on, but all other
electrical systems are off. The key can
be removed.
The steering must be locked before the
key can be turned to “ ”.
NOTICE

ECA11020
Do not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-
wise the battery may discharge.
EAU11004
Indicator and warning lights
EAU11030
Turn signal indicator lights “” and
“”
The corresponding indicator light flash-
es when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
EAU11080
High beam indicator light “”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switchedon.
EAU43023
Engine trouble warning light “”
This warning light comes on if an elec-
trical circuit monitoring the engine is not
working correctly. If this occurs, have a
Yamaha dealer check the self-diagno-
sis 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.
TIP

This warning light will come on when
the key is turned to “ON” and the start
switch is pushed, but this does not indi-
cate a malfunction.
1. Turn signal indicator lights “ ” and “ ”
2. High beam indicator light “ ”
3. Immobilizer system indicator light
4. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
5. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning
light “ ” (for ABS models)
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ABS
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EAU43032
ABS warning light “” (for ABS
models)
NOTICE

ECA10831
If the ABS warning light comes on or
flashes while riding, the ABS may
not work correctly. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical circuit.
See page 3-13 for an explanation of the
ABS.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by setting the engine
stop switch to “” and 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.
WARNING

EWA11350
When the ABS warning light comes
on or flashes while riding, the brake
system reverts to conventional brak-
ing. Therefore, be careful not tocause the wheel to lock during emer-
gency braking.
TIP

The ABS warning light may come on
while accelerating the engine with the
scooter on its centerstand, but this
does not indicate a malfunction.
EAU38624
Immobilizer system indicator light
The electrical circuit of the indicator
light can be checked by turning the key
to “ON”. The indicator light should
come on for a few seconds, and then
go off.
If the indicator light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the indicator light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
When the key is turned to “OFF” and
30 seconds have passed, the indicator
light will start flashing indicating the
immobilizer system is enabled. After
24 hours have passed, the indicator
light will stop flashing, however the im-
mobilizer system is still enabled.
The self-diagnosis device also detectsproblems in the immobilizer system cir-
cuits. (See page 3-8 for an explanation
of the self-diagnosis device.)
ABS
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Handlebar switches
LeftRight
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Pass switch “PASS”
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.
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 centerposition. 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.
EAU12660
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.
EAU12721
Start switch “”
With the sidestand up, push this switch
while applying the front or rear brake to
crank the engine with the starter. See
page 5-1 for starting instructions prior
to starting the engine.
EAU44710
The engine trouble warning light and
ABS warning light (ABS model only)
will come on when the key is turned to
“ON” and the start switch is pushed, but
1. Pass switch “PASS”
2. Dimmer switch “/”
3. Turn signal switch “/”
4. Horn switch “”
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1. Engine stop switch “/”
2. Hazard switch “”
3. Start switch “”1
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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rear brake lock lever is applied.


To provide secure locking of the
rear wheel, apply the rear brake le-
ver first before moving the rear
brake lock lever to the left.
WARNING

EWA12361
Never move the rear brake lock lever
to the left while the vehicle is mov-
ing, otherwise loss of control or an
accident may result. Make sure that
the vehicle is stopped before mov-
ing the rear brake lock lever to the
left.
EAU12995
ABS (for ABS models)
The Yamaha ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) features a dual electronic con-
trol system, which acts on the front and
rear brakes independently. The ABS
securely controls wheel lockup during
emergency braking on changing road
surfaces and under various weather
conditions, thereby maximizing tire ad-
hesion and performance while provid-
ing a smooth braking action. The ABS
is monitored by an ECU, which will
have recourse to manual braking if a
malfunction occurs.
WARNING

EWA10090

The ABS performs best on long
braking distances.

On certain (rough or gravel)
roads, the braking distance may
be longer with than without the
ABS. Therefore, always keep a
sufficient distance to the vehi-
cle ahead to match the riding
speed.
TIP


The ABS performs a self-diagno-sis test for a few seconds each
time the vehicle first starts off after
the key was turned to “ON”. During
this test, a “clicking” noise can be
heard from the front of the vehicle,
and if either brake lever is even
slightly applied, a vibration can be
felt at the lever, but these do not in-
dicate a malfunction.

When the ABS is activated, the
brakes are operated in the usual
way. A pulsating action may be felt
at the brake levers, but this does
not indicate a malfunction.

This ABS has a test mode which
allows the owner to experience the
pulsating at the brake levers when
the ABS is operating. However,
special tools are required, so
please consult your Yamaha deal-
er when performing this test.
NOTICE

ECA16120
Keep any type of magnets (including
magnetic pick-up tools, magnetic
screwdrivers, etc.) away from the
front and rear wheel hubs, otherwise
the magnetic rotors equipped in the
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ing in improper performance of the

ABS system.
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Fuel tank cap
To open the fuel tank cap
1. Open the lid by sliding the lever
forward, and then pull the lever up.
2. Insert the key into the lock and turn
it clockwise. The lock will be re-
leased and the fuel tank cap can
be removed.
To install the fuel tank cap
1. Align the match marks, insert the
fuel tank cap into the tank opening,
and then push down on the cap.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to

1. Front wheel hub
1. Rear wheel hub
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1. Lid
2. Opening lever
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1. Fuel tank cap
1. Match marks
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU14892
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies
WARNING

EWA10210
Always adjust both shock absorber
assemblies equally, otherwise poor
handling and loss of stability may
result.
Each shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
ing ring.
NOTICE

ECA10101
To avoid damaging the mechanism,
do not attempt to turn beyond the
maximum or minimum settings.
Adjust the spring preload as follows.
To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn
the adjusting ring on each shock ab-
sorber assembly in direction (a). To de-
crease the spring preload and thereby
soften the suspension, turn the adjust-
ing ring on each shock absorber as-
sembly in direction (b).

Align the appropriate notch in the
adjusting ring with the position in-dicator on the shock absorber.

Use the spring preload adjusting
tool included in the owner’s tool kit
to make this adjustment.
EAU15304
Sidestand
The sidestand is located on the left side
of the frame. Raise the sidestand or
lower it with your foot while holding the
vehicle upright.
TIP

The built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system, which
cuts the ignition in certain situations.
(See page 3-22 for an explanation of
the ignition circuit cut-off system.)
WARNING

EWA10241
The vehicle must not be ridden with
the sidestand down, or if the side-
stand 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 control.
Yamaha’s ignition circuit cut-off
system has been designed to assist
the operator in fulfilling the respon-
sibility of raising the sidestand be-
fore starting off. Therefore, check
this system regularly and have a
Yamaha dealer repair it if it does not
1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Position indicator
3. Spring preload adjusting tool
Spring preload setting:
Minimum (soft):
1
Standard:
2
Maximum (hard):
5
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(b)(a)
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
EAU15951
Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING

EWA10271
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which could cause an accident
or injury.
EAU48020
TIP

This model is equipped with a lean an-
gle sensor to stop the engine in case of
a turnover. In this case, the multi-func-
tion display indicates error code 30, but
this is not a malfunction. Turn the key to
“OFF” and then to “ON” to clear the er-
ror code. Failing to do so will prevent
the engine from starting even though
the engine will crank when pushing the
start switch.
EAU36515
Starting the engine
NOTICE

ECA10250
See page 5-4 for engine break-in in-
structions prior to operating the ve-
hicle for the first time.
In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, the side-
stand must be up.
See page 3-22 for more information.
1. Turn the key to “ON” and make
sure that the engine stop switch is
set to “”.
The following warning lights, indi-
cator light and indicators should
come on for a few seconds, then
go off.

Engine trouble warning light

ABS warning light (for ABS mod-
els)

Immobilizer system indicator light

V-belt replacement indicator

Oil change indicator
NOTICE

ECA15024
If a warning light, indicator light or
indicator does not go off, see pages
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