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4. If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
EAU46812
Replacing the headlight bulb This model is equipped with a halogen
bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.NOTICE
ECA10650
Take care not to damage the follow-
ing parts:●
Headlight bulb
Do not touch the glass part of
the headlight bulb to keep it free
from oil, otherwise the transpar-
ency of the glass, the luminosity
of the bulb, and the bulb life will
be adversely affected. Thor-
oughly clean off any dirt and fin-
gerprints on the headlight bulb
using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.
●
Headlight lens
Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the headlight
lens.
Do not use a headlight bulb of a
wattage higher than specified.
1. Remove the headlight unit sidecovers by removing the bolts on
each side.1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Headlight unit side cover
2. Bolt
1
1
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62. Remove the multi-function meter
unit bolts, and then lift up the meter
to unhook its projections from the
slots in the meter stay. 3. Remove the headlight unit by re-
moving the bolts.
4. Disconnect the headlight coupler, and then remove the headlight
bulb cover. 5. Unhook the headlight bulb holder,
and then remove the burnt-out
bulb.
6. Place a new headlight bulb into po- sition, and then secure it with the
bulb holder.
7. Install the headlight bulb cover, and then connect the coupler.
8. Fit the projection on the headlight unit into the grommet in the head-
light stay, and then install the
headlight unit by installing the
bolts.
1. Multi-function meter unit
2. Bolt
1. Projection
2. Slot1 2
12
1. Headlight unit
2. Bolt
1. Headlight bulb cover
2. Headlight coupler1
2
2
2 1
1. Headlight bulb holder
2. Headlight bulb
1
2
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9. Fit the projections on the multi-
function meter unit into the slots in
the meter stay, place the meter in
the original position, and then in-
stall the bolts. 10. Place the headlight unit side cov-
ers in their original position, and
then install the bolts.
11. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary.
EAU47021
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb 1. Remove the seat. (See page3-18.)
2. Remove the tail/brake light bulb socket (together with the bulb) by
turning it counterclockwise.
3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pull- ing it out.
1. Projection
2. Grommet
1. Projection
2. Slot
2
1
12
1. Tail/brake light bulb socket
1
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64. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the socket (together with the
bulb) by turning it clockwise.
6. Install the seat.
EAU24204
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb 1. Remove the turn signal light lens by removing the screw.
2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise. 3. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the screw. NOTICE: Do not over-
tighten the screw, otherwise the
lens may break.
[ECA11191]
1. Tail/brake light bulb
2. Tail/brake light bulb socket
2
1
1. Turn signal light lens
2. Screw
1
2
1. Turn signal light bulb
1
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EAU24313
Replacing the license plate
light bulb 1. Remove the license plate light unitby removing the screws.
2. Remove the license plate light bulb socket (together with the bulb) by
pulling it out. 3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pull-
ing it out.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the socket (together with the bulb) by pushing it in.
6. Install the license plate light unit by installing the screws.
EAU50770
Replacing the auxiliary light
bulb If the auxiliary light bulb burns out, re-
place it as follows.1. Remove the headlight unit. (See page 6-36.)
2. Remove the auxiliary light coupler (together with the socket and bulb)
by turning the coupler counter-
clockwise.
3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pull- ing it out.
1. License plate light unit
2. Screw
2
1
1. License plate light bulb socket
2. License plate light bulb
1
2
1. Auxiliary light coupler
1
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64. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the coupler (together with
the socket and bulb) by turning it
clockwise.
6. Install the headlight unit.
EAU24350
Supporting the motorcycle Since this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other maintenance
requiring the motorcycle to stand up-
right. Check that the motorcycle is in a
stable and level position before starting
any maintenance. A strong wooden
box can be placed under the engine for
added stability.
To service the front wheel 1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcycle by using a motorcycle stand or, if
an additional motorcycle stand is
not available, by placing a jack un-
der the frame in front of the rear
wheel.
2. Raise the front wheel off the ground by using a motorcycle
stand.
To service the rear wheel
Raise the rear wheel off the ground by
using a motorcycle stand or, if a motor-
cycle stand is not available, by placing a jack either under each side of the
frame in front of the rear wheel or under
each side of the swingarm.
1. Auxiliary light bulb
2. Auxiliary light bulb socket
3. Auxiliary light coupler
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EAU44791
Front wheel (for non-ABS
models)
WARNING
EWA14840
For the ABS model, have a Yamaha
dealer remove and install the wheel.
EAU24492
To remove the front wheel
WARNING
EWA10821
To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of it
falling over.1. Loosen the front wheel axle pinchbolt, then the wheel axle and the
brake caliper bolts. 2. Lift the front wheel off the ground
according to the procedure in the
previous section “Supporting the
motorcycle”.
3. Remove the brake caliper on each side by removing the bolts.
NOTICE: Do not apply the brake
after the brake calipers have
been removed, otherwise the
brake pads will be forced shut.
[ECA11051]
4. Pull the wheel axle out, and then remove the wheel.
EAU43371
To install the front wheel1. Lift the wheel up between the fork legs.
2. Insert the wheel axle.
3. Install the brake calipers by install- ing the bolts.TIPMake sure that there is enough space
between the brake pads before install-
ing the brake calipers onto the brake
discs.
1. Wheel axle
2. Front wheel axle pinch bolt
3. Brake caliper bolt
13
2
1. Brake caliper
2. Brake caliper bolt
1 2
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64. Lower the front wheel so that it is
on the ground, and then put the
sidestand down.
5. Tighten the wheel axle, the front wheel axle pinch bolt and the
brake caliper bolts to the specified
torques.
6. Push down hard on the handlebar several times to check for proper
fork operation.
EAU44801
Rear wheel (for non-ABS mod-
els)
WARNING
EWA14840
For the ABS model, have a Yamaha
dealer remove and install the wheel.
EAU34414
To remove the rear wheel
WARNING
EWA10821
To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of it
falling over.1. Loosen the locknut and drive chainslack adjusting nut on each side of
the swingarm.
2. Loosen the axle nut. 3. Lift the rear wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 6-41.
4. Remove the axle nut.
5. Push the wheel forward, and then remove the drive chain from the
rear sprocket.
Tightening torques:Wheel axle:65 Nm (6.5 m·kgf, 47 ft·lbf)
Front wheel axle pinch bolt:
19 Nm (1.9 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
Brake caliper bolt: 40 Nm (4.0 m·kgf, 29 ft·lbf)
1. Axle nut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
3. Locknut
1
3
2
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TIP●
If the drive chain is difficult to re-
move, remove the wheel axle first,
and then lift the wheel upward
enough to remove the drive chain
from the rear sprocket.
●
The drive chain does not need to
be disassembled in order to re-
move and install the rear wheel.
6. While supporting the brake caliperand slightly lifting the wheel, pull
the wheel axle out.TIPA rubber mallet may be useful to tap the
wheel axle out.
7. Remove the wheel. NOTICE: Do
not apply the brake after the
wheel has been removed to-
gether with the brake disc, oth-
erwise the brake pads will be
forced shut.
[ECA11071]
EAU34434
To install the rear wheel1. Install the wheel and the brake cal- iper bracket by inserting the wheel
axle from the right-hand side.TIP●
Make sure that the slot in the brake
caliper bracket is fit over the retain-
er on the swingarm.
●
Make sure that there is enough
space between the brake pads be-
fore installing the wheel.
2. Install the drive chain onto the rearsprocket.
3. Install the axle nut.
4. Lower the rear wheel so that it is on the ground, and then put the
sidestand down.
5. Adjust the drive chain slack. (See page 6-27.)
6. Tighten the axle nut, and then tighten the locknuts to the speci-
fied torques.
1. Brake caliper
2. Wheel axle
1
2
1. Brake caliper bracket
2. Slot
3. Retainer
Tightening torques:Axle nut:
90 Nm (9.0 m·kgf, 65 ft·lbf)
Locknut: 16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)2 31
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EAU25871
Troubleshooting Although Yamaha motorcycles receive
a thorough inspection before shipment
from the factory, trouble may occur dur-
ing operation. Any problem in the fuel,
compression, or ignition systems, for
example, can cause poor starting and
loss of power.
The following troubleshooting charts
represent quick and easy procedures
for checking these vital systems your-
self. However, should your motorcycle
require any repair, take it to a Yamaha
dealer, whose skilled technicians have
the necessary tools, experience, and
know-how to service the motorcycle
properly.
Use only genuine Yamaha replace-
ment parts. Imitation parts may look like
Yamaha parts, but they are often inferi- or, have a shorter service life and can
lead to expensive repair bills.
WARNING
EWA15141
When checking the fuel system, do
not smoke, and make sure there are
no open flames or sparks in the ar-
ea, including pilot lights from water heaters or furnaces. Gasoline or
gasoline vapors can ignite or ex-
plode, causing severe injury or
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