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ately. If g
asoline spills on your skin,
wash with soap an d water. If gaso-
line spills on your clothin g, chan ge
your clothes.
EAU75300
NOTICE
ECA11401
Use only unlea ded g asoline. The use
of lead ed g asoline will cause severe
d amag e to internal en gine parts,
such as the valves an d piston rin gs,
as well as to the exhaust system.
TIP This mark identifies the recom-
mended fuel for this vehicle as
specified by European regulation
(EN228).
 Check that gasoline nozzle has
the same identifier when fueling.Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use premium unleaded gas-
oline with a research octane number of
95 or higher. If knocking (or pinging)
occurs, use a gasoline of a different
brand. Use of unleaded fuel will extend
spark plug life and reduce mainte-
nance costs. Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gaso-
hol containing ethanol and that con-
taining methanol. Gasohol containing
ethanol can be used if the ethanol con-
tent does not exceed 10% (E10). Gas-
ohol containing methanol is not
recommended by Yamaha because it
can cause damage to the fuel system
or vehicle performance problems.
Recommen
ded fuel:
Premium unleaded gasoline (Gaso-
hol [E10] acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity:
18 L (4.8 US gal, 4.0 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount: 4.0 L (1.06 US gal, 0.88 Imp.gal)
E5
E10
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EAU80200
Fuel tank overflow hoseBefore operating the vehicle:
 Check the fuel tank overflow hose
connection.
 Check the fuel tank overflow hose
for cracks or damage, and replace
it if necessary.
 Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank overflow hose is not blocked,
and clean it if necessary.
 Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank overflow hose is positioned
as shown.
TIPSee page 6-11 for canister information.
EAU13434
Catalytic converterThis model is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10863
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazar d or
b urns:
 Do not park the vehicle near
possi ble fire hazard s such as
g rass or other materials that
easily burn.
 Park the vehicle in a place
where ped estrians or chil dren
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
 Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has coole d down before
d oin g any maintenance work.
 Do not allow the en gine to i dle
more than a few minutes. Lon g
i d lin g can cause a b uild-up of
heat.
1. Fuel tank overflow hose
2. Guide
3. Paint mark
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NOTICE
ECA10702
Use only unlea ded g asoline. The use
of lead ed g asoline will cause unre-
paira ble damag e to the catalytic
converter.
EAU84580
SeatsPassen ger seat
To remove the passenger seat1. Open the seat lock cover, insert the key into the seat lock, and then
turn the key counterclockwise.
2. Lift the rear of the passenger seat and pull it backward. To install the passenger seat
1. Insert the projection on the front of
the passenger seat into the seat
holder as shown, and then push
the rear of the seat down to lock it
in place.
2. Remove the key.
Ri der seat
To remove the rider seat1. Remove the passenger seat, and then remove the hexagon wrench
located on the bottom of the seat.
1. Seat lock cover
2. Seat lock
3. Unlock.
3
2
1
1. Projection
2. Seat holder1
2
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2. Remove the bolts with the hexa-gon wrench.
3. Lift the rear of the rider seat and pull it backward. To install the rider seat
1. Insert the projection on the front of
the rider seat into the seat holder
as shown, and then place the seat
in the original position.
2. Install the bolts with the hexagon wrench.
3. Insert the hexagon wrench back into its holder on the passenger
seat.
4. Install the passenger seat.TIPMake sure that the seats are properly
secured before riding.
EAU84590
Helmet hold ing ca bleA helmet holding cable is provided to
allow you to secure helmet(s) to the ve-
hicle.
To secure a helmet with the helmetholding cable1. Remove the passenger seat.
2. Remove the storage pouch and
cable.
1. Hexagon wrench
1. Bolt
1
1
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
2
1
1. Helmet holding cable
2. Passenger seat
3. Projection
4. Helmet strap buckle
1
4 2
3
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3. Pass the helmet holding cable through the buckle on the helmet
strap.
4. Loop the ends of the helmet hold- ing cable around the projection on
the passenger seat.
5. Install the passenger seat. WARNING! Never ride with ahelmet attached to the helmet
holder, since the helmet may hit
objects, causing loss of control
and possibly an accident.
[EWA10162] EAU14465
Storage compartmentThe storage compartment is located
under the passenger seat. (See page
3-28.)
When storing documents or other
items in the storage compartment, be
sure to wrap them in a plastic bag so
that they will not get wet. When wash-
ing the vehicle, be careful not to let any
water enter the storage compartment.
WARNING
EWA10962

Do not exceed the load limit of
1.5 kg (3 lb) for the storage com-
partment. 
Do not exceed the maximum
load of 191 kg (421 lb) for the ve-
hicle.
1. Storage pouch
1
1. Storage compartment
1
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EAU39672
Rear view mirrorsThe rear view mirrors of this vehicle
can be folded forward or backward for
parking in narrow spaces. Fold the mir-
rors back to their original position be-
fore riding.
WARNING
EWA14372
Be sure to fol d the rear view mirrors
b ack to their ori ginal position before
ri din g.
EAU84600
A djustin g the front fork
WARNING
EWA10181
Always a djust both fork le gs equally,
otherwise poor han dlin g an d loss of
sta bility may result.Each side of the front fork is equipped
with a rebound damping force adjust-
ing screw and compression damping
force adjusting screw.
 When adjusting the damping force
settings, turn the adjuster in direc-
tion (a) until it stops, and then
count the clicks in direction (b).
 When turning a damping force ad-
juster in direction (a), the stop po-
sition and the 1 click position may
be the same.
 Although a damping force adjust-
er may click beyond the stated
minimum settings, such adjust-
ments are ineffective and may
damage the suspension.
NOTICE
ECA10102
To avoi d d amag ing the mechanism,
d o not attempt to turn b eyond the
maximum or minimum settin gs.Re boun d d ampin g force
To increase the rebound damping
force and thereby harden the rebound
damping, turn the adjusting screw on
each side of the front fork in direction
(a). To decrease the rebound damping
force and thereby soften the rebound
damping, turn the adjusting screw on
each side of the front fork in direction
(b).
1. Riding position
2. Parking position
2
1
2
1
2
1. Rebound damping force adjusting screw
1(a)
(b)
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Compression dampin g force
To increase the compression damping
force and thereby harden the com-
pression damping, turn the adjusting
screw on each side of the front fork in
direction (a). To decrease the com-
pression damping force and thereby
soften the compression damping, turn
the adjusting screw on each side of the
front fork in direction (b).
EAU84610
A djustin g the shock a bsor ber
assem blyThis shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
ing knob and a rebound damping force
adjusting screw.NOTICE
ECA10102
To avoi d d amag ing the mechanism,
d o not attempt to turn beyon d the
maximum or minimum settin gs.Sprin g preloa d
To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn
the adjusting knob in direction (a). To
decrease the spring preload and there-
by soften the suspension, turn the ad-
justing knob in direction (b).
Re boun d d ampin g settin g:
Minimum (soft):
17 click(s) in direction (b)
Standard:
13 click(s) in direction (b)
Maximum (hard): 1 click(s) in direction (b)1. Compression damping force adjusting
screw
(b)
(a)
1
Compression dampin g setting :
Minimum (soft):
13 click(s) in direction (b)
Standard:
8 click(s) in direction (b)
Maximum (hard): 1 click(s) in direction (b)
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TIPWhen adjusting the spring preload set-
ting, turn the adjuster in direction (b)
until it stops, and then count the clicks
in direction (a).Re boun d d ampin g force
To increase the rebound damping
force and thereby harden the rebound
damping, turn the adjusting screw in direction (a). To decrease the rebound
damping force and thereby soften the
rebound damping, turn the adjusting
screw in direction (b).
TIP
When adjusting the damping force
settings, turn the adjuster in direc-
tion (a) until it stops, and then
count the number of turns in direc-
tion (b). 
Although a damping force adjust-
er may turn beyond the stated
minimum settings, such adjust-
ments are ineffective and may
damage the suspension.
WARNING
EWA10222
This shock a bsor ber assem bly con-
tains hi ghly pressurize d nitro gen
g as. Rea d an d und erstan d the fol-
lowin g information b efore handlin g
the shock a bsor ber assem bly.
 Do not tamper with or attempt
to open the cylin der assem bly.
 Do not su bject the shock a b-
sor ber assem bly to an open
flame or other hi gh heat source.
This may cause the unit to ex-
plo de due to excessive gas
pressure.
 Do not deform or d amage the
cylin der in any way. Cylin der
d amag e will result in poor
d ampin g performance.
1. Spring preload adjusting knobSprin g preloa d setting :
Minimum (soft): 0 click(s) in direction (a)
Standard: 1 click(s) in direction (a)
Maximum (hard):
24 click(s) in direction (a)
(a)
(b)
1
1. Rebound damping force adjusting screwRe boun d d ampin g setting :
Minimum (soft): 2 4/5 turn(s) in direction (b)
Standard: 1 1/4 turn(s) in direction (b)
Maximum (hard):
0 turn(s) in direction (b)
(a)
(b)
1
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
Do not d ispose of a damag ed or
worn-out shock a bsor ber as-
sem bly yourself. Take the shock
a b sor ber assem bly to a Yamaha
d ealer for any service.
EAU85720
Auxiliary DC jacksThese power outlets provide 12-volt
direct current electricity for a smart-
phone charger or other accessory with
the proper plug.
NOTICE
ECA26610
Do not draw power from a DC jack
with the en gine turne d off. Do not
connect any accessory which uses
more than 12 W (1.0 A). Otherwise
the battery may dischar ge or a fuse
may blow.To use an auxiliary DC jack
1. Start the engine. (See page 5-1.)
2. Turn the accessory off.
3. Open the auxiliary DC jack cap.
4. Insert the accessory power plug.
5. Turn the accessory on.TIP When inserting or removing the
accessory power plug, turn the
accessory off.
 When the auxiliary DC jack is not
being used, cover it with the cap.
WARNING
EWA14361
To prevent electrical shock or short-
circuitin g, make sure that the cap is
installe d when the auxiliary DC jack
is not b eing use d.
1. Auxiliary DC jack
2. Auxiliary DC jack cap
1. Auxiliary DC jack
2. Auxiliary DC jack cap
1
2
12
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EAU15306
Si destan dThe sidestand is located on the left
side of the frame. Raise the sidestand
or lower it with your foot while holding
the vehicle upright.TIPThe built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system,
which cuts the ignition in certain situa-
tions. (See the following section for an
explanation of the ignition circuit cut-
off system.)
WARNING
EWA10242
The vehicle must not be ri dden with
the si destan d d own, or if the si de-
stan d cannot b e properly move d up
(or does not stay up), otherwise the
si destan d coul d contact the groun d
an d d istract the operator, resultin g
in a possi ble loss of control.
Yamaha’s ig nition circuit cut-off
system has been desi gne d to assist
the operator in fulfillin g the respon-
si bility of raisin g the si destan d b e-
fore startin g off. Therefore, check this system re
gularly an d have a
Yamaha dealer repair it if it does not
function properly.
EAU57952
I g nition circuit cut-off systemThis system prevents in-gear engine
starts unless the clutch lever is pulled
and the sidestand is up. Also, it will
stop the running engine should the
sidestand be lowered while the trans-
mission is in gear.
Periodically check this system via the
following procedure.TIP This check is most reliable if per-
formed with a warmed-up engine.
 See pages 3-2 and 3-3 for switch
operation information.
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