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Table of contentsSafety information ............................ 1-1
Description ....................................... 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
Instrument an d control functions ... 3-1
Immobilizer system......................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-2
Handlebar switches ........................ 3-3
Indicator lights and warning lights............................................ 3-5
Cruise control system..................... 3-8
Multi-function meter unit .............. 3-11
D-mode (drive mode).................... 3-19
Clutch lever .................................. 3-19
Shift pedal .................................... 3-20
Quick shift system ........................ 3-20
Brake lever.................................... 3-21
Brake pedal .................................. 3-21
ABS .............................................. 3-21
Traction control system ................ 3-22
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-24
Fuel ............................................... 3-25
Fuel tank overflow hose ............... 3-27
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-27
Seats ............................................ 3-28
Helmet holding cable.................... 3-29
Storage compartment .................. 3-30
Rear view mirrors.......................... 3-31 Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-31
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly.................................... 3-32
Auxiliary DC jacks ......................... 3-34
Sidestand ...................................... 3-35
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-35
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ............................................... 4-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points ................................................. 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Shifting ............................................ 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 5-4
Engine break-in ............................... 5-4
Parking ............................................ 5-5
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 6-1
Tool kit ............................................ 6-2
Periodic maintenance charts .......... 6-3
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system .............. 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart ........................... 6-5
Removing and installing the panel ............................................ 6-9
Checking the spark plugs ............. 6-10
Canister ......................................... 6-11 Engine oil ...................................... 6-11
Why Yamalube.............................. 6-13
Coolant ......................................... 6-14
Air filter element ............................ 6-15
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-15
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................................ 6-16
Valve clearance............................. 6-16
Tires .............................................. 6-16
Cast wheels .................................. 6-19
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ............................................ 6-19
Checking the brake lever free
play ............................................ 6-20
Brake light switches ..................... 6-20
Checking the front and rear brake pads ................................ 6-21
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-22
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-23
Drive chain slack........................... 6-23
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain ................................. 6-25
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............. 6-27UB5BE0E0.book Page 1 Friday, September 7, 2018 10:34 AM

Instrument and control functions
3-31
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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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Index
AABS....................................................... 3-21
ABS warning light ................................... 3-6
Air filter element.................................... 6-15
Auxiliary DC jacks................................. 3-34BBattery .................................................. 6-30
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating........................................... 6-27
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating........................................... 6-26
Brake fluid, changing............................ 6-23
Brake fluid level, checking.................... 6-22
Brake lever............................................ 3-21
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-20
Brake light switches ............................. 6-20
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-21CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-25
Canister ................................................ 6-11
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ............................... 3-27
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating ................................... 6-27
Clutch lever........................................... 3-19
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-19
Coolant ................................................. 6-14
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 3-6
Cruise control indicator lights................. 3-6
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) ........................... 3-19
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 6-25
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-23
Drive mode switch ................................. 3-5
EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-4
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 ... 6-21
Front fork, adjusting ............................. 3-31
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-28
Fuel ...................................................... 3-25
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-4
Fuel tank cap........................................ 3-24
Fuel tank overflow hose ....................... 3-27
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-31HHandlebar switches ............................... 3-3
Hazard switch ........................................ 3-4
Helmet holding cable ........................... 3-29
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 ...................... 3-2Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 6-5
Maintenance, 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.................................................... 5-5
Part locations.......................................... 2-1QQuick shift system ................................ 3-20RRear view mirrors .................................. 3-31SSafety information................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-28
SELECT switch ....................................... 3-5
Shift indicator light .................................. 3-7
Shifting.................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal............................................. 3-20
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ... 3-32
Sidestand.............................................. 3-35
Spark plugs, checking .......................... 6-10
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine ................................. 5-1
Steering bearings, lubricating ............... 6-29
Steering, checking ................................ 6-29
Stop/Run/Start switch ............................ 3-4
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