lights YAMAHA NIKEN GT 2020 User Guide
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Operation and important rid ing points
5-4
5 3. When the engine is about to stall
or runs roughly, pull the clutch le-
ver in, use the brakes to slow the
motorcycle, and continue to
downshift as necessary.
4. Once the motorcycle has stopped, the transmission can be
shifted into the neutral position.
The neutral indicator light should
come on and then the clutch lever
can be released.
WARNING
EWA17380
Improper brakin g can cause
loss of control or traction. Al-
ways use b oth brakes an d apply
them smoothly.
Make sure that the motorcycle
and the en gine have sufficiently
slowe d b efore shiftin g to a low-
er gear. En gag in g a lower gear
when the vehicle or en gine
speed is too hi gh coul d make
the rear wheel lose traction or
the en gine to over-rev. This
coul d cause loss of control, an acci
dent an d injury. It coul d also
cause en gine or drive train dam-
a g e.
EAU16811
Tips for re ducin g fuel con-
sumptionFuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the follow-
ing tips to reduce fuel consumption:
Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
Do not rev the engine while shift-
ing down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the en-
gine.
Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traf-
fic lights or at railroad crossings).
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10-1
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Index
AABS....................................................... 3-21
ABS warning light ................................... 3-6
Air filter element.................................... 6-15
Auxiliary DC jacks................................. 3-33BBattery .................................................. 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............................................ 3-20
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) ........................... 3-18
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 6-25
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-23
Drive mode switch ................................. 3-5
EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-1
Engine idling speed, checking ............. 6-15
Engine oil.............................................. 6-11
Engine overheating .............................. 6-36
Engine serial number ............................. 9-1
Engine trouble warning light .................. 3-6FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-21
Front fork, adjusting ............................. 3-30
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-28
Fuel ...................................................... 3-25
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-4
Fuel tank cap........................................ 3-24
Fuel tank overflow hose ....................... 3-26
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 ......... 3-5
MMain switch/steering lock ....................... 3-2
Maintenance 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 ...................... 3-11NNeutral 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 .................................. 3-30SSafety information................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-27
SELECT switch ....................................... 3-5
Shift indicator light .................................. 3-7
Shifting.................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal............................................. 3-19
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ... 3-32
Sidestand.............................................. 3-34
Spark plugs, checking .......................... 6-10
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine ................................. 5-2
Steering bearings, lubricating ............... 6-29
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Index
10-2
10
Steering, checking ................................ 6-29
Stop/Run/Start switch ............................ 3-4
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment ........................... 3-29
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 6-28TThrottle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-26
Throttle grip free play, checking ........... 6-16
Tires ...................................................... 6-16
Tool kit .................................................... 6-2
Traction control system ........................ 3-22
Traction control system indicator light ... 3-7
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-34
Troubleshooting chart........................... 6-35
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... 3-5
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-4VValve clearance..................................... 6-16
Vehicle identification number ................. 9-1
Vehicle lights ......................................... 6-33WWheel bearings, checking..................... 6-30
Wheels .................................................. 6-19YYamalube .............................................. 6-13
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