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OWNER’S MANUAL

WR450F

1DX-28199-E1

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2012/08/08 17:42:00

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Page 1: ...q Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle OWNER S MANUAL WR450F 1DX 28199 E1 U1DXE1_Hyoshi indd 1 2012 08 08 17 42 00 ...

Page 2: ...Q Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold EAU46090 U1DXE1_Hyoshi indd 2 2012 08 08 17 42 01 ...

Page 3: ...ury In addition the many tips given in this manual will help keep your motorcycle in the best possible condition If you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides So remember to put safety first Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality Therefore while this manual contains the most cur r...

Page 4: ...potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the vehicle or other property A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer WARNI...

Page 5: ... S MANUAL 2012 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition July 2012 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan 1DX 9 E1 book 2 ページ２０１２年７月３１日火曜日午前９時３１分 ...

Page 6: ...ol kit 6 2 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system 6 3 General maintenance and lubrication chart 6 4 Removing and installing the panel 6 7 Checking the spark plug 6 7 Engine oil and oil filter element 6 8 Coolant 6 12 Cleaning the air filter element and check hose 6 14 Adjusting the engine idling speed 6 17 Checking the throttle grip free play 6 17 Valve clearance 6 18 Tires 6 1...

Page 7: ...ht bulb 6 34 Replacing the license plate light bulb 6 35 Replacing an auxiliary light bulb 6 35 Supporting the motorcycle 6 36 Front wheel 6 37 Rear wheel 6 38 Troubleshooting 6 40 Troubleshooting charts 6 41 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7 1 Matte color caution 7 1 Care 7 1 Storage 7 3 SPECIFICATIONS 8 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 1 Identification numbers 9 1 1DX 9 E1 book 2 ページ２０１２年７月３１日火曜日午前９時３１分 ...

Page 8: ...ses the possibility of an accident or equipment damage See page 4 1 for a list of pre operation checks This motorcycle is designed to car ry the operator only No passengers This motorcycle is intended to use as a competition model including enduro usage This motorcycle is not designed nor intended for continuous Paved Road use Never use this motorcycle on highway motor way expressway If any of the...

Page 9: ... hands on the handlebar and both feet on the operator footrests during operation to maintain control of the motorcy cle Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs Protective Apparel The majority of fatalities from motorcy cle accidents are the result of head in juries The use of a safety helmet is the single most critical factor in the preven tion or reduction of head injuries Always...

Page 10: ...not exceed the maximum load limit Operation of an overloaded vehicle could cause an accident When loading within this weight limit keep the following in mind Shifting weights can create a sud den imbalance Make sure that ac cessories are securely attached to the motorcycle before riding Check accessory mounts fre quently Properly adjust the suspension for your load suspension ad justable models on...

Page 11: ... as lightweight as possible and should be kept to a minimum Bulky or large accessories may seriously affect the stability of the motorcycle Wind may at tempt to lift the motorcycle or the motorcycle may become un stable in cross winds Certain accessories can dis place the operator from his or her normal riding position This improper position limits the free dom of movement of the opera tor and may...

Page 12: ...le to rubber mount ed handlebars or turn signals or parts that could break Choose the location for the straps carefully so the straps will not rub against painted surfaces during transport The suspension should be com pressed somewhat by the tie downs if possible so that the motorcycle will not bounce exces sively during transport 1DX 9 E1 book 5 ページ２０１２年７月３１日火曜日午前９時３１分 ...

Page 13: ...rter knob page 3 12 4 Battery page 6 30 5 Main fuse page 6 32 6 Air filter element page 6 14 7 Engine oil check bolt page 6 8 8 Shift pedal page 3 8 9 Engine oil filler cap page 6 8 10 Engine oil drain bolt oil tank page 6 8 11 Engine oil dipstick page 6 8 12 Front fork rebound damping force adjusting screw page 3 14 1DX 9 E1 book 1 ページ２０１２年７月３１日火曜日午前９時３１分 ...

Page 14: ...djusting nut for fast compression damping page 3 16 3 Kickstarter page 3 12 4 Fuel tank cap page 3 9 5 Radiator cap page 6 12 6 Steering lock page 3 13 7 Coolant drain bolt page 6 13 8 Brake pedal page 3 9 9 Engine oil drain bolt crankcase page 6 8 10 Rear brake fluid reservoir page 6 23 11 Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting screw page 3 16 12 Rear brake light switch page 6 22...

Page 15: ...1 Clutch lever page 3 8 2 Left handlebar switches page 3 7 3 Multi function display page 3 2 4 Main switch page 3 1 5 Front brake fluid reservoir page 6 23 6 Right handlebar switches page 3 7 7 Brake lever page 3 8 8 Throttle grip page 6 17 1DX 9 E1 book 3 ページ２０１２年７月３１日火曜日午前９時３１分 ...

Page 16: ... OFF while the vehicle is moving otherwise the electrical systems will be switched off which may result in loss of control or an accident NOTICE ECA17830 Make sure that the main switch is in OFF with the engine turned off otherwise the battery may discharge to the point that the starter motor will not operate properly EAU49392 Indicator lights and warning lights EAU11020 Turn signal indicator ligh...

Page 17: ...uble warning light This warning light comes on or flashes if a problem is detected in the electrical circuit monitoring the engine If this oc curs have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The electrical circuit of the warning light can be checked by pushing the main switch to ON The warning light should come on for a few seconds and then go off If the warning light does not come on initially when th...

Page 18: ...t of stopwatch measure ment TIP Be sure to push the main switch to ON before using the SLCT 1 SLCT 2 and RST buttons When the main switch is pushed to ON all of the display segments of the multi function display will ap pear and then disappear in order to test the electrical circuit For the U K only To switch the speedometer and odometer trip meter displays between kilometers and miles press the S...

Page 19: ...the digits or SLCT 2 button to de crease the digits Pushing and holding either button will increase or decrease the digits continuously until the button is released If a button is not pushed within 30 seconds while setting the clock the clock will be set to the currently displayed time Changing from the basic mode to the measurement mode With the odometer selected push the SLCT 1 button and SLCT 2...

Page 20: ... SLCT 1 button and SLCT 2 button together to stop the stopwatch 3 To resume stopwatch counting push the SLCT 1 button and SLCT 2 button together To reset the stopwatch to zero push the RST button for at least two seconds TIP The stopwatch will continue counting when the vehicle is stopped To stop and or resume counting repeat steps 2 and 3 Auto start 1 Push the SLCT 1 button for at least two secon...

Page 21: ...ush the SLCT 1 button To decrease the read ing push the SLCT 2 button Pushing and holding either button will increase or decrease the reading continuously until the button is released TIP Calibrating the reading of the dis tance compensation tripmeter is possi ble regardless of the stopwatch operation Resetting the distance compensa tion tripmeter or the distance com pensation tripmeter in combina...

Page 22: ...his switch to sound the horn EAU12660 Engine stop switch Set this switch to before starting the engine Set this switch to to stop the engine in case of an emergen cy such as when the vehicle overturns or when the throttle cable is stuck EAU12711 Start switch Push this switch to crank the engine with the starter See page 5 1 for start ing instructions prior to starting the en gine EAU52440 The engi...

Page 23: ...sed in combination with the clutch lever when shifting the gears of the 5 speed con stant mesh transmission equipped on this motorcycle EAU41264 Brake lever The brake lever is located on the right side of the handlebar To apply the front brake pull the lever toward the throttle grip The brake lever is equipped with a brake lever position adjusting bolt Ad just the distance between the brake le ver...

Page 24: ...apply the rear brake press down on the brake pedal EAU13182 Fuel tank cap To remove the fuel tank cap turn it counterclockwise and then pull it off To install the fuel tank cap insert it into the tank opening and then turn it clock wise WARNING EWA11091 Make sure that the fuel tank cap is properly closed after filling fuel Leaking fuel is a fire hazard Distance between the brake lever and the thro...

Page 25: ... ECA10071 4 Be sure to securely close the fuel tank cap WARNING EWA15151 Gasoline is poisonous and can cause injury or death Handle gaso line with care Never siphon gaso line by mouth If you should swallow some gasoline or inhale a lot of gas oline vapor or get some gasoline in your eyes see your doctor immedi ately If gasoline spills on your skin wash with soap and water If gaso line spills on yo...

Page 26: ... This model is equipped with a catalytic converter in the exhaust system WARNING EWA10862 The exhaust system is hot after op eration To prevent a fire hazard or burns Do not park the vehicle near possible fire hazards such as grass or other materials that easily burn Park the vehicle in a place where pedestrians or children are not likely to touch the hot exhaust system Make sure that the exhaust ...

Page 27: ...Kickstarter To start the engine fold out the kick starter lever move it down lightly with your foot until the gears engage and then push it down smoothly but force fully This model is equipped with a pri mary kickstarter allowing the engine to be started in any gear if the clutch is disengaged However shifting the transmission into the neutral position before starting is recommended 1 Starter knob...

Page 28: ...ring is locked and then remove the key from the lock To unlock the steering 1 Insert the key into the steering lock 2 Turn the key 1 2 turn in either di rection 3 Remove the key WARNING Never ride with the key inserted into the steering lock which may result in loss of control and an accident EWA16160 EAU53200 Seat To remove the seat Remove the bolts and then slide the seat to the rear and pull up...

Page 29: ...g force To increase the rebound damping force and thereby harden the rebound damp ing turn the adjusting screw on each fork leg in direction a To decrease the rebound damping force and thereby soften the rebound damping turn the adjusting screw on each fork leg in di rection b Compression damping force To increase the compression damping force and thereby harden the compres sion damping turn the a...

Page 30: ...ng and loss of sta bility may result When riding in extremely rough condi tions the air temperature and pressure in the front fork will rise This will in crease the spring preload and harden the front suspension If this occurs bleed the front fork as follows 1 Lift the front wheel off the ground according to the procedure on page 6 36 TIP When bleeding the front fork there should be no weight on t...

Page 31: ...d adjustment should be made by a Yamaha dealer since this service requires special tools and tech nical skills The specified settings are listed below The spring preload setting is deter mined by measuring distance A shown in the illustration The shorter the dis tance A is the higher the spring pre load the longer distance A is the lower the spring preload Rebound damping force To increase the reb...

Page 32: ...in a precise adjustment it is ad 1 Rebound damping force adjusting screw Rebound damping setting Minimum soft 30 click s in direction b Standard 18 click s in direction b Maximum hard 0 click s in direction b With the adjusting screw fully turned in direction a a b 1 1 Compression damping force adjusting bolt for fast compression damping Compression damping setting for fast compression damping Min...

Page 33: ...or worn out shock absorber as sembly yourself Take the shock absorber assembly to a Yamaha dealer for any service EAU15305 Sidestand The sidestand is located on the left side of the frame Raise the sidestand or lower it with your foot while holding the vehicle upright TIP The built in sidestand switch is part of the ignition circuit cut off system which cuts the ignition in certain situations See ...

Page 34: ...ons It prevents starting when the trans mission is in gear and the side stand is up but the clutch lever is not pulled It prevents starting when the trans mission is in gear and the clutch le ver is pulled but the sidestand is still down It cuts the running engine when the transmission is in gear and the sid estand is moved down Periodically check the operation of the ignition circuit cut off syst...

Page 35: ...ne has stalled 10 Move the sidestand up 11 Keep the clutch lever pulled 12 Push the start switch Does the engine start The system is OK The motorcycle can be ridden The neutral switch may not be working correctly The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The sidestand switch may not be working correctly The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer...

Page 36: ... vehicle check the following points ITEM CHECKS PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage Check fuel tank breather hose for obstructions cracks or damage and check hose connection 3 10 3 11 Engine oil Check oil level in oil tank If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 6 8 Coolant Check coolant level If necessar...

Page 37: ...d lubricate cable and grip housing 6 17 6 27 Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 6 27 Drive chain Check chain slack Adjust if necessary Check chain condition Lubricate if necessary 6 25 6 26 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 6 18 6 20 Shift pedal Make sure that operation is smooth Corr...

Page 38: ...re properly tightened Tighten if necessary Instruments lights signals and switches Check operation Correct if necessary Sidestand switch Check operation of ignition circuit cut off system If system is not working correctly have Yamaha dealer check vehicle 3 18 ITEM CHECKS PAGE 1DX 9 E1 book 3 ページ２０１２年７月３１日火曜日午前９時３１分 ...

Page 39: ...m The engine stops automatically if left idling for 20 minutes In this case the multi function display indicates error code 70 but this is not a mal function Push the start switch to clear the error code and to restart the engine EAU52905 Starting a cold engine NOTICE ECA11042 For maximum engine life never ac celerate hard when the engine is cold In order for the ignition circuit cut off system to...

Page 40: ...s ing the kickstarter NOTICE ECA17801 If the starter motor will not turn when the start switch is pushed stop pushing it immediately in order to avoid placing extra load on the start er motor and start the engine by us ing the kickstarter TIP Use the kickstarter when the ambient temperature is below 10 C 50 F or when at high altitude 5 When the engine is warm turn the starter off TIP The engine is...

Page 41: ...e engine with the throttle grip opened by one degree or two degrees The mark on the throttle housing indicates five degrees Use the mark for your reference when opening the throttle grip EAU16671 Shifting Shifting gears lets you control the amount of engine power available for starting off accelerating climbing hills etc The gear positions are shown in the il lustration TIP To shift the transmissi...

Page 42: ...n the engine off instead of let ting it idle for an extended length of time e g in traffic jams at traffic lights or at railroad crossings EAU52940 Engine break in WARNING EWA10321 Failure to properly maintain the ve hicle or performing maintenance ac tivities incorrectly may increase your risk of injury or death during service or while using the vehicle If you are not familiar with vehicle ser vi...

Page 43: ...broken in Cylinder or crankshaft About one hour of break in op eration is necessary Piston rings or transmission gears These parts require about 30 minutes of break in operation at half throttle or less Observe the condition of the engine carefully during operation If any engine trouble should oc cur during the engine break in period immediately have a Yamaha dealer check the vehi cle EAU52410 Par...

Page 44: ...e engine when performing maintenance unless otherwise specified A running engine has moving parts that can catch on body parts or clothing and electrical parts that can cause shocks or fires Running the engine while ser vicing can lead to eye injury burns fire or carbon monoxide poisoning possibly leading to death See page 1 2 for more in formation about carbon monox ide WARNING EWA15460 Brake dis...

Page 45: ...ool kit are intended to assist you in the performance of preventive maintenance and minor repairs How ever additional tools such as a torque wrench may be necessary to perform certain maintenance work correctly TIP If you do not have the tools or experi ence required for a particular job have a Yamaha dealer perform it for you 1DX 9 E1 book 2 ページ２０１２年７月３１日火曜日午前９時３１分 ...

Page 46: ...nd technical skills EAU52510 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system NO ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBS INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS ANNUAL CHECK 1000 km 600 mi or 1 month 3000 km 1800 mi or 3 months 5000 km 3000 mi or 6 months 1 Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage 2 Spark plug Check condition Clean and regap Replace if necessary 3 Valves Check valve clearance Adjust 4...

Page 47: ...d leakage Replace brake pads Whenever worn to the limit 5 Brake hoses Check for cracks or damage Check for correct routing and clamping Replace Every 20000 km 12000 mi or every two years 6 Brake fluid Replace Every 2 years 7 Wheels Check runout spoke tightness and for damage Tighten spokes if necessary 8 Tires Check tread depth and for damage Replace if necessary Check air pressure Correct if nece...

Page 48: ...ap based grease 17 Sidestand Check operation Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 18 Sidestand switch Check operation 19 Front fork Check operation and for oil leakage 20 Shock absorber assembly Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage 21 Rear suspension relay arm and connecting arm pivoting points Check operation 22 Engine oil Change Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage 23 En...

Page 49: ...ystem Check hoses for cracks of damage Replace if necessary Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage Change with ethylene glycol anti freeze coolant Every 1 year 25 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 26 Moving parts and cables Lubricate 27 Throttle grip Check operation Check throttle grip free play and adjust if necessary Lubricate cable and grip housing 28 Lights signals and...

Page 50: ... a Yamaha dealer Since heat and deposits will cause any spark plug to slowly erode it should be removed and checked in ac cordance with the periodic mainte nance and lubrication chart In addition the condition of the spark plug can re veal the condition of the engine The porcelain insulator around the cen ter electrode of the spark plug should be a medium to light tan the ideal color when the vehi...

Page 51: ...le ment replaced at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubri cation chart A slight tilt to the side can result in a false reading To check the engine oil level 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion 2 Start the engine warm it up for several minutes and then turn it off 3 Wait a few minutes until the oil set tles remove the engine oil tank c...

Page 52: ...1 TIP The engine oil should be above the minimum level mark 4 Remove the engine oil check bolt and its gasket and then check the engine oil level TIP The engine oil should be below the brim of the check bolt hole 5 If the engine oil is below the mini mum level mark add sufficient oil of the recommended type to raise it to the brim of the engine oil check bolt hole 1 Engine oil tank cap 1 1 Engine ...

Page 53: ...Remove the engine guard by re moving the bolts 5 Remove the engine oil tank cap and the engine oil filler cap 6 Remove the engine oil drain bolts and their gasket to drain the oil from the oil tank and crankcase 7 Remove the engine oil filter ele ment drain bolt and gasket to drain the oil from the oil filter element 1 Bolt 2 Engine guard 2 1 1 1 Engine oil tank cap 2 Engine oil filler cap 1 Engin...

Page 54: ...filler cap TIP Be sure to wipe off spilled oil on any parts after the engine and exhaust sys tem have cooled down NOTICE ECA11620 In order to prevent clutch slip page since the engine oil also lubricates the clutch do not 1 Oil filter element cover 2 Oil filter element cover bolt 1 2 1 Oil filter element cover 2 Oil filter element 3 O ring Tightening torque Oil filter element cover bolt 10 Nm 1 0 ...

Page 55: ...rn the engine off immediately so it will not seize If this occurs have a Yamaha dealer repair the vehicle After checking the oil pressure tighten the bleed bolt to the specified torque EAU20070 Coolant The coolant level should be checked before each ride In addition the cool ant must be changed at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAUM1295 To check the coola...

Page 56: ...the coolant as soon as possible otherwise the effec tiveness of the coolant will be reduced ECA10472 EAUM1315 To change the coolant 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and let the engine cool if nec essary 2 Place a container under the engine to collect the used coolant 3 Remove the coolant drain bolt and its gasket and then the radiator cap to drain the cooling system WARNING Never attempt to...

Page 57: ...d lubrica tion chart Clean or if necessary re place the air filter element more frequently if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas In addition the air filter check hose must be frequently checked and cleaned if necessary To clean the air filter element 1 Open the air filter case cover by loosen the quick fastener screw and pulling the case cover outward as shown 2 Unhook the holding clip...

Page 58: ...ter element frame TIP Align the projection on the air filter element frame with the hole in the sponge material Apply the lithium soap base grease on the matching surface on the sponge material 6 Insert the air filter element into the air filter case NOTICE Make sure that the air filter element is prop erly seated in the air filter case The engine should never be op erated without the air filter e...

Page 59: ...ilter case cover and then tighten the quick fastener screw To clean the air filter check hose 1 Check the hose at the bottom of the air filter case for accumulated dirt or water 2 If dirt or water is visible remove the hose clean it and then install it 1 Hole 2 Projection 3 Air filter element 1 2 3 1 Holding clip 2 Projection 1 2 1 Air filter check hose 1 1DX 9 E1 book 16 ページ２０１２年７月３１日火曜日午前９時３１...

Page 60: ...g screw To in crease the engine idling speed turn the screw in direction a To decrease the engine idling speed turn the screw in direction b TIP If the specified idling speed cannot be obtained as described above have a Yamaha dealer make the adjustment EAU21384 Checking the throttle grip free play The throttle grip free play should mea sure 3 0 5 0 mm 0 12 0 20 in at the inner edge of the throttl...

Page 61: ...ir pressure The tire air pressure should be checked and if necessary adjusted before each ride WARNING EWA10441 Operation of this vehicle with im proper tire pressure may cause se vere injury or death from loss of control The tire air pressure must be checked and adjusted on cold tires i e when the temperature of the tires equals the ambient temperature The tire air pressure must be ad justed in a...

Page 62: ...e same make and design other wise the handling characteristics of the vehicle may be different which could lead to an accident After extensive tests only the tires list ed below have been approved for this model by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd WARNING EWA10571 Have a Yamaha dealer replace excessively worn tires Besides being illegal operating the mo torcycle with excessively worn tires decreases riding sta...

Page 63: ...ha dealer replace the wheel Do not attempt even the smallest repair to the wheel A de formed or cracked wheel must be replaced The wheel should be balanced whenever either the tire or wheel has been changed or replaced An unbalanced wheel can result in poor performance adverse han dling characteristics and a short ened tire life EAU52911 Adjusting the clutch lever free play The clutch lever free p...

Page 64: ...cable and then slide the rubber cover to its original position EAU37913 Checking the brake lever free play There should be no free play at the brake lever end If there is free play have a Yamaha dealer inspect the brake system WARNING EWA14211 A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever can indicate the presence of air in the hydraulic system If there is air in the hydraulic system have a Yamaha d...

Page 65: ...ake lever should come on just before braking takes ef fect If necessary adjust the rear brake light switch as follows but the front brake light switch should be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer Turn the rear brake light switch adjust ing nut while holding the rear brake light switch in place To make the brake light come on earlier turn the adjusting nut in direction a To make the brake light come on la...

Page 66: ...aha dealer replace the brake pads as a set EAU48070 Rear brake pads Each rear brake pad is provided with a wear indicator groove which allows you to check the brake pad wear with out having to disassemble the brake To check the brake pad wear check the wear indicator groove If a brake pad has worn to the point that the wear indicator groove almost appears have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pad...

Page 67: ...sult in vapor lock NOTICE ECA17640 Brake fluid may damage painted sur faces or plastic parts Always clean up spilled fluid immediately As the brake pads wear it is normal for the brake fluid level to gradually go down A low brake fluid level may indi cate worn brake pads and or brake sys tem leakage therefore be sure to check the brake pads for wear and the brake system for leakage If the brake fl...

Page 68: ...he axle nut and the lock nut on each side of the swingarm 2 To tighten the drive chain turn the drive chain slack adjusting bolt on each side of the swingarm in direc tion a To loosen the drive chain turn the adjusting bolt on each side of the swingarm in direction b and then push the rear wheel for ward NOTICE Improper drive chain slack will overload the en gine as well as other vital parts of th...

Page 69: ...s NOTICE ECA10583 The drive chain must be lubricated after washing the motorcycle riding in the rain or riding in wet areas 1 Clean the drive chain with kero sene and a small soft brush NOTICE To prevent damaging the O rings do not clean the drive chain with steam cleaners high pressure washers or inap propriate solvents ECA11121 2 Wipe the drive chain dry 3 Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain wi...

Page 70: ...hrottle grip should be checked before each ride In addi tion the cable should be lubricated by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals speci fied in the periodic maintenance chart The throttle cable is equipped with a rubber cover Make sure that the cover is securely installed Even though the cover is installed correctly it does not completely protect the cable from water entry Therefore use care not to ...

Page 71: ...ride and the sidestand pivot and metal to metal contact surfaces should be lubricated if necessary WARNING EWA10731 If the sidestand does not move up and down smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or repair it Otherwise the sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator re sulting in a possible loss of control Recommended lubricants Brake lever Silicone grease Clutch lever Lithium soap...

Page 72: ...ondition Check the inner tubes for scratches damage and excessive oil leakage To check the operation 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion WARNING To avoid injury securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10751 2 While applying the front brake push down hard on the handlebars several times to check if the front fork compresses an...

Page 73: ...air the steering EAU23291 Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must be checked at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica tion chart If there is play in the wheel hub or if the wheel does not turn smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check the wheel bearings EAU52491 Battery The battery is located under the seat See page 3 13 This model is equipped with a ...

Page 74: ...E ECA16521 To charge a VRLA Valve Regulated Lead Acid battery a special con stant voltage battery charger is re quired Using a conventional battery charger will damage the battery To store the battery 1 If the vehicle will not be used for more than one month remove the battery fully charge it and then place it in a cool dry place NOTICE When removing the battery be sure the main switch is pushed t...

Page 75: ...n have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical system EAU53220 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 luminosi...

Page 76: ...urnt out bulb 4 Place a new headlight bulb into po sition and then secure it with the bulb holder 5 Install the bulb cover and then connect the coupler 6 Install the headlight cowling to gether with the headlight unit by placing it in the original position and then installing the bolts 7 Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary 1 Do not touch the glass part of the bulb 1 Headlig...

Page 77: ...lb 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 Screw 2 Turn signal light lens 1 2 1 Turn signal li...

Page 78: ...all the socket together with the bulb by pushing it in 6 Install the license plate light unit by installing the screws EAU45224 Replacing an auxiliary light bulb If the auxiliary light bulb burns out re place it as follows 1 Remove the headlight unit See page 6 32 2 Remove the auxiliary light bulb socket together with the bulb by pulling it out 3 Remove the burnt out bulb by pull ing it out 1 Scre...

Page 79: ...ng 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 t...

Page 80: ...71 EAU49342 To install the front wheel 1 Install the spacers into both sides of the wheel hub NOTICE When installing the spacers be sure to install them on the correct side ECA17700 2 Lift the wheel up between the fork legs TIP Make sure that there is enough space between the brake pads before install ing the brake caliper onto the brake disc 3 Insert the wheel axle from the right hand side 4 Inst...

Page 81: ...ut 2 Lift the rear wheel off the ground according to the procedure on page 6 36 3 Remove the axle nut and washer 4 Loosen the locknut on each side of the swingarm 5 Turn the drive chain slack adjust ing bolts fully in direction a 6 Push the wheel forward and then remove the drive chain from the rear sprocket Tightening torque Front wheel axle pinch bolt 21 Nm 2 1 m kgf 15 ft lbf 1 Axle nut 2 Washe...

Page 82: ...ECA17700 2 Install the wheel drive chain pull ers and the brake caliper bracket by inserting the wheel axle from the left hand side TIP Make sure that the retainer on the brake caliper bracket is inserted into the slot in the swingarm Make sure that there is enough space between the brake pads be fore installing the wheel 3 Install the drive chain onto the rear sprocket 4 Install the washer and th...

Page 83: ...torcycle 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...

Page 84: ...dealer check the vehicle Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Remove the spark plug and check the electrodes 3 Ignition Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gap or replace the spark plug Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Check the compression Dry Wet Operate the electric starter or the kickstarter The engine does not start Check the ignition Operate...

Page 85: ...nd has stopped press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise and then remove the cap TIP If 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 sy...

Page 86: ...the muffler outlet with a plastic bag after the engine has cooled down 2 Make sure that all caps and covers as well as all electrical couplers and connectors including the spark plug cap are tightly in stalled 3 Remove extremely stubborn dirt like oil burnt onto the crankcase with a degreasing agent and a brush but never apply such prod ucts onto seals gaskets sprock ets the drive chain and wheel ...

Page 87: ...e and then rinse thoroughly with clean water Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush for hard to reach areas Stubborn dirt and insects will come off more easily if the area is covered with a wet cloth for a few minutes before cleaning After riding in the rain near the sea or on salt sprayed roads Since sea salt or salt sprayed on roads during winter are extremely corrosive in combination with water carry ...

Page 88: ... a suitable care product Avoid using abrasive polishing compounds as they will wear away the paint TIP Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad vice on what products to use Washing rainy weather or humid climates can cause the headlight lens to fog Turning the headlight on for a short period of time will help remove the moisture from the lens EAU43202 Storage Short term Always store your motorcycle in a coo...

Page 89: ...t damage or injury from sparking make sure to ground the spark plug elec trodes while turning the en gine over EWA10951 4 Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and pedals as well as of the sidestand centerstand 5 Check and if necessary correct the tire air pressure and then lift the motorcycle so that both of its wheels are off the ground Alterna tively turn the wheels...

Page 90: ...il Recommended brand YAMALUBE Type SAE 10W 40 10W 50 15W 40 20W 40 or 20W 50 Recommended engine oil grade API service SG type or higher JASO stan dard MA Engine oil quantity Without oil filter element replacement 0 95 L 1 00 US qt 0 84 Imp qt With oil filter element replacement 1 00 L 1 06 US qt 0 88 Imp qt Cooling system Radiator capacity including all routes 1 04 L 1 10 US qt 0 92 Imp qt Air fil...

Page 91: ... 22 psi Rear 200 kPa 2 00 kgf cm2 29 psi Front wheel Wheel type Spoke wheel Rim size 21x1 60 Rear wheel Wheel type Spoke wheel Rim size 18x2 15 Front brake Type Single disc brake Operation Right hand operation Specified brake fluid DOT 4 Rear brake Type Single disc brake Operation Right foot operation Specified brake fluid DOT 4 Front suspension Type Telescopic fork Spring shock absorber type Coil...

Page 92: ...y light 12 V 5 0 W 1 License plate light 12 V 5 0 W 1 Meter lighting EL Electroluminescent Neutral indicator light 12 V 1 7 W 1 High beam indicator light 12 V 1 7 W 1 Turn signal indicator light 12 V 1 7 W 1 Fuel level warning light LED Engine trouble warning light 12 V 1 7 W 1 Fuse Main fuse 15 0 A 1DX 9 E1 book 3 ページ２０１２年７月３１日火曜日午前９時３１分 ...

Page 93: ...he vehicle identification number is stamped into the steering head pipe Record this number in the space pro vided TIP The vehicle identification number is used to identify your motorcycle and may be used to register your motorcy cle with the licensing authority in your area EAU26460 Model label The model label is affixed to the loca tion shown Record the information on this label in the space prov...

Page 94: ...witches 3 7 Headlight bulb replacing 6 32 High beam indicator light 3 2 Horn switch 3 7 I Identification numbers 9 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 3 19 Indicator lights and warning lights 3 1 K Kickstarter 3 12 L License plate light bulb replacing 6 35 M Main switch 3 1 Maintenance and lubrication periodic 6 4 Maintenance emission control system 6 3 Matte color caution 7 1 Model label 9 1 Multi ...

Page 95: ...NDEX Turn signal switch 3 7 V Valve clearance 6 18 Vehicle identification number 9 1 W Wheel bearings checking 6 30 Wheel front 6 37 Wheel rear 6 38 Wheels 6 20 1DX 9 E1 book 3 ページ２０１２年７月３１日火曜日午前９時３１分 ...

Page 96: ...1DX 9 E1 book 4 ページ２０１２年７月３１日火曜日午前９時３１分 ...

Page 97: ...U1DXE1_Hyoshi indd 3 2012 08 08 17 42 01 ...

Page 98: ...PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER PRINTED IN JAPAN 2012 08 0 4 1 E U1DXE1_Hyoshi indd 4 2012 08 08 17 42 02 ...

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