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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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6
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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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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6
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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6Engine overheating
WARNING
EWA10400
●
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and
radiator are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may be
blown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the engine has cooled.
●
After removing the radiator cap retaining bolt, place a thick rag, like a towel, over the radiator cap, and then
slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the detent to allow any residual pressure to escape. When the hissing
sound has stopped, press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise, and then remove the cap.
TIPIf coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended coolant
as soon as possible.
Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level
is OK.The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Have a Yamaha dealer checkand repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See TIP.)
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again,
have a
Yamaha dealer check
and repair the cooling system.
There is
leakage.
There is
no leakage.
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INDEX
AABS (for ABS models) .......................... 3-14
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ....... 3-7
Air filter element, replacing ................... 6-17
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-40BBattery .................................................. 6-33
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ..................... 6-30
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating ..................... 6-29
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-26
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-25
Brake lever ........................................... 3-13
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-23
Brake light switches (for ABS models) ................................ 6-24
Brake light switches
(for non-ABS models) ......................... 6-24
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-14CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-29
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-17
Clutch lever........................................... 3-13
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-22
Coolant ................................................. 6-13
Coolant temperature warning light.......... 3-4
Cowling and panels,
removing and installing......................... 6-8DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-12
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-28
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-27
EEngine break-in .......................................5-3
Engine idling speed ...............................6-18
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............ 6-10
Engine stop switch ................................ 3-12
Engine trouble warning light .................... 3-7FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-24
Front fork, checking...............................6-31
Fuel ....................................................... 3-16
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose ...................................... 3-17
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-15
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-34HHandlebar position, adjusting ................ 3-20
Handlebar switches ............................... 3-11
Hazard switch........................................ 3-12
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-36
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-18
High beam indicator light......................... 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-12IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-22
Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-7
Indicator lights and warning lights ........... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ......... 6-40MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic..... 6-4 Maintenance, emission control system ... 6-3
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ......................... 3-8
NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PParking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-12SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ...................................................... 3-18
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-13
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-20
Sidestand .............................................. 3-21
Sidestand, checking and lubricating ..... 6-31
Spark plugs, checking............................. 6-9
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-12
Steering, checking ................................ 6-32
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment ........................... 3-19
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-41
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-31TTail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-38
Throttle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-29
Throttle grip free play, checking............ 6-19
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