brake light YAMAHA NIKEN 2018 User Guide

Motorcycle care and stora ge
7-3
7
trea
ds. Otherwise these parts
will become slippery, which
coul d cause loss of control.
Thorou ghly clean the surfaces
of these parts before operatin g
the vehicle.
[EWA20650]
5. Treat rubber, vinyl, and unpainted plastic parts with a suitable care
product.
6. Touch up minor paint damage caused by stones, etc.
7. Wax all painted surfaces using a non-abrasive wax or use a detail
spray for motorcycles.
8. When finished cleaning, start the engine and let it idle for several
minutes to help dry any remaining
moisture.
9. If the headlight lens has fogged up, start the engine and turn on
the headlight to help remove the
moisture.
10. Let the vehicle dry completely be- fore storing or covering it.NOTICE
ECA26320
Do not apply wax to ru bber or
unpainte d plastic parts. 
Do not use a brasive polishin g
compoun ds as they will wear
away the paint.
 Apply sprays an d wax sparin gly.
Wipe off excess afterwar ds.
WARNING
EWA20660
Contaminants left on the brakes or
tires can cause loss of control.  Make sure there is no lu bricant
or wax on the brakes or tires.
 If necessary, wash the tires with
warm water an d a mil d d eter-
g ent.
 If necessary, clean the b rake
d iscs an d pa ds with b rake
cleaner or acetone.
 Before ri din g at hi gher spee ds,
test the vehicle’s brakin g per-
formance an d cornerin g b ehav-
ior.
EAU83472
Stora geAlways store the vehicle in a cool, dry
place. If necessary, protect it against
dust with a porous cover. Be sure the
engine and the exhaust system are
cool before covering the vehicle. If the
vehicle often sits for weeks at a time
between uses, the use of a quality fuel
stabilizer is recommended after each
fill-up.NOTICE
ECA21170
 Storin g the vehicle in a poorly
ventilate d room or coverin g it
with a tarp, while it is still wet,
will allow water an d humi dity to
seep in an d cause rust.
 To prevent corrosion, avoi d
d amp cellars, stab les (because
of the presence of ammonia)
an d areas where stron g chemi-
cals are stored .Long term stora ge
Before storing the vehicle long term (60
days or more):
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Specifications
8-2
8
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories)
Front brake:Type:
Hydraulic disc brakeRear brake:Type:
Hydraulic single disc brakeFront suspension:Type:Telescopic forkRear suspension:Type:
Swingarm (link suspension)Electrical system:System voltage:12 VBattery:Model:YTZ10S
Voltage, capacity: 12 V, 8.6 Ah (10 HR)Bul b watta ge:Headlight:
LED
Brake/tail light: LED
Front turn signal light:
LED
Rear turn signal light: LED
Auxiliary light: LED License plate light:
LED
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10
Index
AABS....................................................... 3-20
ABS warning light ................................... 3-6
Air filter element.................................... 6-15
Auxiliary DC connector ......................... 3-34
Auxiliary DC jack .................................. 3-33BBattery .................................................. 6-29
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating........................................... 6-26
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating........................................... 6-26
Brake fluid, changing............................ 6-23
Brake fluid level, checking.................... 6-21
Brake lever............................................ 3-20
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-19
Brake light switches ............................. 6-20
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-20CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-25
Canister ................................................ 6-11
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ............................... 3-26
Clutch lever........................................... 3-18
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-19
Coolant ................................................. 6-13
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 3-6
Cruise control indicator lights................. 3-5
Cruise control switches .......................... 3-4
Cruise control system............................. 3-8DData recording, vehicle........................... 9-2
Diagnostic connector ............................. 9-2
Dimmer/Pass switch............................... 3-4 D-mode (drive mode) ........................... 3-18
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 6-24
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-23
Drive mode switch ................................. 3-4
EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking ............. 6-15
Engine oil.............................................. 6-11
Engine serial number ............................. 9-1
Engine trouble warning light .................. 3-6FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-20
Front fork, adjusting ............................. 3-30
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-28
Fuel ...................................................... 3-24
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3
Fuel tank cap........................................ 3-23
Fuel tank overflow hose ....................... 3-26
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-31HHandlebar switches ............................... 3-3
Hazard switch ........................................ 3-4
Helmet holding cable ........................... 3-28
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-5
Horn switch ............................................ 3-4IIdentification numbers ........................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system .............. 3-35
Immobilizer system ................................ 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ......... 3-7
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-5MMain switch/steering lock ...................... 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic... 6-5Maintenance, emission control
system .................................................. 6-3
Matte color, caution................................ 7-1
MENU switch .......................................... 3-4
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ...................... 3-11
NNeutral indicator light ............................. 3-5OOil level warning light .............................. 3-5PPanel, removing and installing ................ 6-9
Parking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations.......................................... 2-1QQuick shift system ................................ 3-19RRear view mirrors .................................. 3-30SSafety information................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-27
SELECT switch ....................................... 3-4
Shift indicator light .................................. 3-7
Shifting.................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal............................................. 3-19
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ... 3-31
Sidestand.............................................. 3-34
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .... 6-27
Spark plugs, checking .......................... 6-10
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Stability bar ........................................... 6-33
Starting the engine ................................. 5-1
Steering bearings, lubricating ............... 6-29
Steering, checking ................................ 6-28
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