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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

7-11

NOTICE

ECA10900

Make sure that the oil filler cap is se-
curely tightened, otherwise oil may
seep out when the engine is run-
ning.

To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment)

1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-

face.

2. Remove the cowling. (See page

7-8.)

3. Start the engine, warm it up for

several minutes, and then turn it
off.

4. Place an oil pan under the oil tank

to collect the used oil.

5. Remove the engine oil filler cap,

the engine oil drain bolt and its
gasket to drain the oil from the oil
tank.

6. Place an oil pan under the engine

to collect the used oil.

7. Remove the engine oil drain bolt

and its gasket to drain the oil from
the crankcase.

TIP

Skip steps 8–12 if the oil filter cartridge
is not being replaced.

8. Remove the rectifier/regulator

bolts, and then move the rectifi-
er/regulator to the side.

9. Remove the oil filter cartridge with

an oil filter wrench.

1. Engine oil drain bolt (oil tank)
2. Gasket

1. Engine oil drain bolt (crankcase)
2. Gasket

1. Rectifier/regulator

2. Rectifier/regulator bolt

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Summary of Contents for 2011 MT-01

Page 1: ...DIC183 MT01A OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle 5YU 28199 27 ...

Page 2: ...EAU46090 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold U5YU27E0 book Page 1 Wednesday December 15 2010 1 28 PM ...

Page 3: ...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 rent pro...

Page 4: ... 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 WARNING NOTICE TIP U5YU27E0 book Page 1 Wed...

Page 5: ... 2010 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition December 2010 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan U5YU27E0 book Page 2 Wednesday December 15 2010 1 28 PM ...

Page 6: ...MENT 7 1 Owner s tool kit 7 2 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system 7 3 General maintenance and lubrication chart 7 4 Removing and installing the cowling 7 8 Checking the spark plugs 7 9 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge 7 10 Air filter element 7 14 Checking the engine idling speed 7 14 Checking the throttle grip free play 7 14 Valve clearance 7 15 Tires 7 15 Cast wheels 7 1...

Page 7: ... 7 32 Replacing an auxiliary light bulb 7 33 Supporting the motorcycle 7 34 Troubleshooting 7 35 Troubleshooting chart 7 36 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 8 1 Matte color caution 8 1 Care 8 1 Storage 8 4 SPECIFICATIONS 9 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 10 1 Identification numbers 10 1 Motorcycle noise regulation for Australia 10 2 U5YU27E0 book Page 2 Wednesday December 15 2010 1 28 PM ...

Page 8: ...le They contain important information for safe and proper operation of your vehicle Never remove any labels from your vehicle If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off a replacement label is available from your Yamaha dealer 4 1 2 3 U5YU27E0 book Page 1 Wednesday December 15 2010 1 28 PM ...

Page 9: ...CATION 5YUM 1 5YUM 2 TIRE INFORMATION Cold tire normal pressure should be set as follows Up to 90 kg 198 lbs load FRONT REAR 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi 290 kPa 2 90 kgf cm 42 psi 90kg 198 lbs maximum load FRONT REAR 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi 290 kPa 2 90 kgf cm 42 psi 14B 21668 00 4AA 22259 40 U5YU27E0 book Page 2 Wednesday December 15 2010 1 28 PM ...

Page 10: ...senger The failure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles in traf fic is the predominating cause of automobile motorcycle accidents Many accidents have been caused by an automobile driver who did not see the motorcycle Making yourself conspicuous appears to be very effective in reducing the chance of this type of accident Therefore Wear a brightly colored jacket Use extra caution when yo...

Page 11: ...contribute to an impairment of vision that could delay seeing a hazard The use of a jacket heavy boots trousers gloves etc is effective in preventing or reducing abrasions or lacerations Never wear loose fitting clothes otherwise they could catch on the control levers footrests or wheels and cause injury or an accident Always wear protective clothing that covers your legs ankles and feet The engin...

Page 12: ... the motorcycle to minimize imbalance or instabili ty Shifting weights can create a sud den imbalance Make sure that ac cessories and cargo are securely attached to the motorcycle before riding Check accessory mounts and cargo restraints frequently Properly adjust the suspension for your load suspension ad justable models only and check the condition and pres sure of your tires Never attach any la...

Page 13: ...front fork area they must be as lightweight as possible and should be kept to a minimum Bulky or large accessories may seriously affect the stability of the motorcycle due to aerody namic effects Wind may at tempt to lift the motorcycle or the motorcycle may become un stable in cross winds These ac cessories may also cause instability when passing or being passed by large vehicles Certain accessor...

Page 14: ... downs or suitable straps that are attached to solid parts of the mo torcycle such as the frame or up per front fork triple clamp and not for example to rubber mounted handlebars or turn signals or parts that could break Choose the lo cation 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 i...

Page 15: ...sorber assembly compression damping force adjusting screw page 4 18 6 Shift pedal page 4 11 7 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting nut page 4 18 8 Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting knob page 4 18 9 Engine oil drain bolt crankcase page 7 10 10 Engine oil drain bolt oil tank page 7 10 11 Engine oil filter cartridge page 7 10 12 Engine oil filler cap page 7 10 U5YU27...

Page 16: ...servoir page 7 20 4 Owner s tool kit page 7 2 5 Luggage strap holder page 4 20 6 Fuse box page 7 28 7 Fuel injection system fuse page 7 28 8 Main fuse page 7 28 9 Battery page 7 27 10 Headlight page 7 29 11 Brake pedal page 4 12 12 Rear brake light switch page 7 19 U5YU27E0 book Page 2 Wednesday December 15 2010 1 28 PM ...

Page 17: ... 10 2 Left handlebar switches page 4 9 3 Main switch steering lock page 4 2 4 Multi function display page 4 5 5 Front brake fluid reservoir page 7 20 6 Right handlebar switches page 4 9 7 Throttle grip page 7 14 8 Brake lever page 4 11 U5YU27E0 book Page 3 Wednesday December 15 2010 1 28 PM ...

Page 18: ...IATELY IF IT IS LOST If the code re reg istering key is lost registering new codes in the standard keys is impossible The standard keys can still be used to start the vehicle however if code re registering is required i e if a new standard key is made or all keys are lost the entire immobi lizer system must be replaced Therefore it is highly recom mended to use either standard key and keep the cod...

Page 19: ...electrical circuits are supplied with power the meter lighting taillight li cense plate light and auxiliary lights come on and the engine can be start ed The key cannot be removed TIP The headlight comes on automatically when the engine is started and stays on until the key is turned to OFF even if the engine stalls EAU36882 OFF All electrical systems are off The key can be removed WARNING EWA1006...

Page 20: ...it to LOCK while still pushing it 3 Remove the key To unlock the steering Push the key in and then turn it to OFF while still pushing it EAU10941 Parking The steering is locked and the taillight license plate light and auxiliary lights are on The hazard lights and turn sig nal lights can be turned on but all other electrical systems are off The key can be removed The steering must be locked before...

Page 21: ... diagnosis device for the fuel level de tection circuit If a problem is detected in the fuel level detection circuit the fol lowing cycle will be repeated until the malfunction is corrected The fuel level warning light will flash eight times and then go off for 3 0 seconds If this oc curs have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle EAU11534 Engine trouble warning light This warning light comes on or fl...

Page 22: ...m cir cuits See page 4 7 for an explanation of the self diagnosis device EAU36948 Multi function display WARNING EWA12312 Be sure to stop the vehicle before making any setting changes to the multi function display Changing settings while riding can distract the operator and increase the risk of an accident The multi function display is equipped with the following a speedometer a tachometer an odom...

Page 23: ... the hours 4 Push the SELECT button and the minute digits will start flashing 5 Push the RESET button to set the minutes 6 Push the SELECT button and then release it to start the clock Odometer and tripmeter modes Pushing the SELECT button switches the display between the odometer mode ODO and the tripmeter modes TRIP 1 and TRIP 2 in the following order ODO TRIP 1 TRIP 2 ODO If the fuel level warn...

Page 24: ...bi lizer system circuits the immobilizer system indicator light will flash and the display will indicate an error code TIP If the display indicates error code 52 this could be caused by transponder in terference If this error code appears try the following 1 Use the code re registering key to start the engine TIP Make sure there are no other immobi lizer keys close to the main switch and do not ke...

Page 25: ...Item number 1 is displayed 4 Adjust the tachometer panel brightness level by pushing the RESET button 5 Push the SELECT button to se lect the LCD Item number 2 is displayed Adjust the LCD brightness level by pushing the RESET button 6 Push the SELECT button to se lect the tachometer needle Item number 3 is displayed Adjust the tachometer needle brightness level by pushing the RESET button 1 Tachom...

Page 26: ...tch Set this switch to for the high beam and to for the low beam EAU12460 Turn signal switch To signal a right hand turn push this switch to To signal a left hand turn push this switch to When re leased the switch returns to the center 1 Tachometer needle 2 Item number 3 3 Brightness level 1 Pass switch 2 Dimmer switch 3 Turn signal switch 4 Horn switch 5 Hazard switch 1 Engine stop switch 2 Start...

Page 27: ... ard lights simultaneous flashing of all turn signal lights The hazard lights are used in case of an emergency or to warn other drivers when your vehicle is stopped where it might be a traffic hazard NOTICE ECA10061 Do not use the hazard lights for an extended length of time with the en gine not running otherwise the bat tery may discharge EAU12830 Clutch lever The clutch lever is located at the l...

Page 28: ... con stant mesh transmission equipped on this motorcycle EAU33851 Brake lever The brake lever is located at the right handlebar grip To apply the front brake pull the lever toward the handle bar grip The brake lever is equipped with a brake lever position adjusting knob To adjust the distance between the brake lever and the handlebar grip turn the adjusting knob while holding the lever pushed away...

Page 29: ... open the fuel tank cap Open the fuel tank cap lock cover in sert the key into the lock and then turn it 1 4 turn clockwise The lock will be re leased and the fuel tank cap can be opened To close the fuel tank cap 1 Push the fuel tank cap into position with the key inserted in the lock 2 Turn the key counterclockwise to the original position remove it and then close the lock cover 1 Brake pedal 1 ...

Page 30: ...on such as the pilot lights of water heaters and clothes dryers 2 Do not overfill the fuel tank When refueling be sure to insert the pump nozzle into the fuel tank filler hole Stop filling when the fuel reaches the bottom of the filler tube Because fuel expands when it heats up heat from the engine or the sun can cause fuel to spill out of the fuel tank 3 Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi ately NOTI...

Page 31: ...leaded fuel will extend spark plug life and reduce maintenance costs EAU34072 Fuel tank breather overflow hose Before operating the motorcycle Check the fuel tank breather over flow hose connection Check the fuel tank breather over flow hose for cracks or damage and replace it if damaged Make sure that the end of the fuel tank breather overflow hose is not blocked and clean it if necessary Make su...

Page 32: ...to touch the hot exhaust system Make sure that the exhaust sys tem has cooled down before do ing any maintenance work Do not allow the engine to idle more than a few minutes Long idling can cause a build up of heat NOTICE ECA10701 Use only unleaded gasoline The use of leaded gasoline will cause unre pairable damage to the catalytic converter EAU36692 Seat To remove the seat 1 Insert the key into t...

Page 33: ...mping force adjusting bolts NOTICE ECA10101 To avoid damaging the mechanism do not attempt to turn beyond the maximum or minimum settings Spring preload To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension turn the adjusting bolt on each fork leg in di rection a To decrease the spring pre load and thereby soften the suspension turn the adjusting bolt on each fork leg in direction b Ali...

Page 34: ...sm may not exactly match the above spec ifications due to small differences in production the actual number of clicks always represents the entire adjusting range To obtain a precise adjustment it would be advisable to check the num ber of clicks of each damping force ad justing mechanism and to modify the specifications as necessary Spring preload setting Minimum soft 0 Standard 2 Maximum hard 5 ...

Page 35: ...on turn the adjusting nut in direction b Use the special wrench in cluded in the owner s tool kit to make the adjustment The spring preload setting is determined by measuring dis tance A shown in the illustra tion The longer distance A is the lower the spring preload the shorter distance A is the higher the spring preload 3 Tighten the locknut to the specified torque NOTICE Always tighten the lock...

Page 36: ...duction WARNING EWA10221 This shock absorber assembly con tains highly pressurized nitrogen gas Read and understand the fol lowing information before handling the shock absorber assembly Do not tamper with or attempt to open the cylinder assembly Do not subject the shock ab sorber assembly to an open flame or other high heat source This may cause the unit to ex plode due to excessive gas pressure ...

Page 37: ...ed with Yamaha s EXUP EXhaust Ultimate Power valve system This system boosts engine power by means of a valve that regu lates the inner diameter of the exhaust pipe The EXUP system valve is con stantly adjusted in accordance with the engine speed by a computer controlled servomotor NOTICE ECA10191 The EXUP system has been set and extensively tested at the Yamaha factory Changing these settings wit...

Page 38: ... has been designed to assist the operator in fulfilling the respon sibility of raising the sidestand be fore starting off Therefore check this system regularly and have a Yamaha dealer repair it if it does not function properly EAU44892 Ignition circuit cut off system The ignition circuit cut off system com prising the sidestand switch clutch switch and neutral switch has the fol lowing functions ...

Page 39: ...ove 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 The clutch switch ...

Page 40: ...d by a Yamaha dealer Before using this 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 overflow hose for obstructions cracks or damage and check hose connection 4 13 4 14 Engine oil Check oil level in oil tank If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leak...

Page 41: ...djust throttle grip free play and lubricate cable and grip housing 7 14 7 23 Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 7 23 Drive chain Check chain slack Adjust if necessary Check chain condition Lubricate if necessary 7 21 7 22 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 7 15 7 17 Brake and shift ped...

Page 42: ...ghtened 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 4 21 ITEM CHECKS PAGE U5YU27E0 book Page 3 Wednesday December 15 2010 1 28 PM ...

Page 43: ... left idling for 30 minutes In this case the multi function display indicates error code 70 and the engine trou ble warning light comes on but this is not a malfunction Push the start switch to clear the error code and to restart the engine EAU36745 Starting the engine In order for the ignition circuit cut off system to enable starting one of the following conditions must be met The transmission i...

Page 44: ...ing 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 transmission into the neu tral position press the shift pedal down repeatedly until it reaches the end of its travel and then slightly raise it NOTICE ECA10260 Even with the transmission in the neutral position ...

Page 45: ...n it for the first 1600 km 1000 mi The various parts in the engine wear and polish themselves to the correct operating clearances During this period prolonged full throt tle operation or any condition that might result in engine overheating must be avoided EAU17083 0 1000 km 0 600 mi Avoid prolonged operation above 2800 r min NOTICE After 1000 km 600 mi of operation the engine oil must be changed ...

Page 46: ...exhaust system can become very hot park in a place where pedestri ans or children are not likely to touch them and be burned Do not park on a slope or on soft ground otherwise the vehicle may overturn increasing the risk of a fuel leak and fire Do not park near grass or other flammable materials which might catch fire U5YU27E0 book Page 4 Wednesday December 15 2010 1 28 PM ...

Page 47: ...erforming 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 2 2 for more in formation about carbon monox ide WARNING EWA15460 Brake discs calipers dru...

Page 48: ...the owner s tool 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 1 Owner s tool kit U5YU27E0 book Page 2 Wednesday December...

Page 49: ...uire special tools data and technical skills EAU46910 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING ANNUAL CHECK 1000 km 600 mi 10000 km 6000 mi 20000 km 12000 mi 30000 km 18000 mi 40000 km 24000 mi 1 Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage 2 Spark plugs Check condition Clean and regap Replace 3 Valves Check valve clearance Adj...

Page 50: ...icle for fluid leakage Replace brake pads Whenever worn to the limit 4 Rear brake Check operation fluid level and vehicle for fluid 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 4 years 6 Wheels Check runout and for damage 7 Tires Check tread depth and for dam age Replace if necessary Check air pr...

Page 51: ... Brake lever pivot shaft Lubricate with silicone grease 14 Brake pedal pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 15 Clutch lever pivot shaft Lubricate with silicone grease 16 Shift pedal pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap 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 l...

Page 52: ...eration 22 Engine oil Change Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage 23 Engine oil filter car tridge Replace 24 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 25 Moving parts and cables Lubricate 26 Throttle grip Check operation Check throttle grip free play and adjust if necessary Lubricate cable and grip housing 27 Lights signals and switches Check operation Adjust headlight beam NO ITEM CHEC...

Page 53: ... and clutch fluid levels Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers as well as clutch master and release cylinders and change the brake and clutch fluids Replace the brake and clutch hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged U5YU27E0 book Page 7 Wednesday December 15 2010 1 28 PM ...

Page 54: ...ime the cowling needs to be removed and in stalled EAU36831 Cowling To remove the cowling Remove the bolts and then pull the cowling off as shown To install the cowling Place the cowling in the original posi tion and then install the bolts TIP Make sure that the grommet fits over the projection 1 Cowling 1 Cowling 2 Bolt 1 Cowling 2 Bolt 1 Cowling 2 Projection 3 Grommet U5YU27E0 book Page 8 Wednes...

Page 55: ... be operating im properly Do not attempt to diagnose such problems yourself Instead have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle If a spark plug shows signs of electrode erosion and excessive carbon or other deposits it should be replaced Before installing a spark plug the spark plug gap should be measured with a wire thickness gauge and if necessary adjusted to specification Clean the surface of the sp...

Page 56: ...ne must have first completely cooled down and then warmed up again for several minutes to normal operating temperature 3 Wait a few minutes until the oil set tles remove the engine oil filler cap wipe the engine oil dipstick clean insert it back into the oil filler hole without screwing it in and then remove it again to check the oil level TIP The engine oil should be between the minimum and maxim...

Page 57: ...he engine oil filler cap the engine oil drain bolt and its gasket to drain the oil from the oil tank 6 Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil 7 Remove the engine oil drain bolt and its gasket to drain the oil from the crankcase TIP Skip steps 8 12 if the oil filter cartridge is not being replaced 8 Remove the rectifier regulator bolts and then move the rectifi er regulator to th...

Page 58: ...specified torque with a torque wrench 12 Place the rectifier regulator in the original position install its bolts and then tighten them to the spec ified torque 13 Install the engine oil drain bolts and their new gasket and then tighten the bolts to the specified torques 1 Oil filter cartridge 2 Oil filter wrench 1 O ring 1 Torque wrench Tightening torque Oil filter cartridge 17 Nm 1 7 m kgf 12 ft...

Page 59: ... with a diesel speci fication of CD or oils of a high er quality than specified In addition do not use oils labeled ENERGY CONSERVING II or higher Make sure that no foreign mate rial enters the oil tank 17 Install the engine oil filler cap 18 Start the engine and then let it idle for several minutes while checking it for oil leakage If oil is leaking im mediately turn the engine off and check for ...

Page 60: ...ine idling speed Check the engine idling speed and if necessary have it corrected by a Yamaha dealer 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 throttle grip Periodi cally check the throttle grip free play and if necessary have a Yamaha deal er adjust it Engine idling speed 850 950 r min 1 Throttle grip...

Page 61: ...jury 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 accordance with the riding speed and with the total weight of rider passenger car go and accessories approved for this model WARNING EWA10511 Never overload your vehicle Opera tion of an o...

Page 62: ...rience to do so Ride at moderate speeds after changing a tire since the tire surface must first be broken in for it to develop its optimal characteristics TIP The tire tread depth limits may differ from country to country Always comply with the local regulations Tire information This motorcycle is equipped with tube less tires tire air valves and cast wheels WARNING EWA10481 The front and rear tir...

Page 63: ... up before a high speed run Always adjust the tire air pres sure according to the operating conditions EAU21962 Cast wheels To maximize the performance durabil ity and safe operation of your vehicle note the following points regarding the specified wheels The wheel rims should be checked for cracks bends warpage or oth er damage before each ride If any damage is found have a Yamaha dealer replace ...

Page 64: ... have a Yamaha dealer bleed the system before operating the motorcycle 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 ...

Page 65: ...ads The front brake calipers are equipped with two sets of brake pads Each front brake pad is provided with one or two wear indicator grooves which allow you to check the brake pad wear without having to disassemble the brake To check the brake pad wear check the wear indicator grooves If a brake pad has worn to the point that a wear indicator groove almost appears have a Yamaha dealer replace the...

Page 66: ...luid reservoir is level Use only the recommended quality brake fluid otherwise the rubber seals may deteriorate causing leakage and poor braking perfor mance Refill with the same type of brake fluid Mixing fluids may result in a harmful chemical reaction and lead to poor braking performance Be careful that water does not en ter the brake fluid reservoir when refilling Water will significantly lowe...

Page 67: ...0 Drive chain slack The drive chain slack should be checked before each ride and adjusted if necessary EAU22774 To check the drive chain slack 1 Place the motorcycle on the side stand TIP When checking and adjusting the drive chain slack there should be no weight on the motorcycle 2 Shift the transmission into the neu tral position 3 Measure the drive chain slack as shown 4 If the drive chain slac...

Page 68: ...hain moves smoothly EAU23025 Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain The drive chain must be cleaned and lubricated at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica tion chart otherwise it will quickly wear out especially when riding in dusty or wet areas Service the drive chain as follows NOTICE ECA10583 The drive chain must be lubricated after washing the motorcycle riding in ...

Page 69: ...or replace it WARNING Damage to the outer housing of cables may result in in ternal rusting and cause interfer ence with cable movement Replace damaged cables as soon as possi ble to prevent unsafe conditions EWA10711 EAU49920 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable The operation of the throttle grip should be checked before each ride In addi tion the cable should be lubricated by a Y...

Page 70: ...re each ride and the pedal pivots should be lu bricated if necessary EAU43600 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers Brake lever Clutch lever The operation of the brake and clutch levers should be checked before each ride and the lever pivots should be lu bricated if necessary Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease U5YU27E0 book Page 24 Wednesday December 15 2010 1 28 PM ...

Page 71: ...ition and operation of the front fork must be checked as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic main tenance and lubrication chart To check the condition 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 n...

Page 72: ...the ground See page 7 34 for more information WARNING To avoid injury securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10751 2 Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for ward and backward If any free play can be felt have a Yamaha dealer check or repair the steering EAU23291 Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must be check...

Page 73: ... it in an enclosed space KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER IES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN To charge the battery Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat tery as soon as possible if it seems to have discharged Keep in mind that the battery tends to discharge more quickly if the vehicle is equipped with optional electrical accessories NOTICE ECA16521 To charge a VRLA Valve Regulated Lead Acid battery a special ...

Page 74: ...ividual circuits are located under the seat See page 4 15 If a fuse is blown replace it as follows 1 Turn the key to OFF and turn off the electrical circuit in question 2 Remove the blown fuse and then install a new fuse of the specified amperage WARNING Do not use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than recommended to 1 Main fuse 2 Fuel injection system fuse 3 Fuel injection system spare fuse 4 F...

Page 75: ...m 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 Specified fu...

Page 76: ... Remove the burnt out bulb d Place a new headlight bulb into position and then secure it with the bulb holder e Connect the coupler and then install the headlight bulb holder cover by turning it clockwise To replace the low beam headlight bulb a Disconnect the headlight cou pler and then remove the burnt out bulb by turning it counterclockwise 1 Do not touch the glass part of the bulb 1 Bolt 1 Hea...

Page 77: ...ht does not come on have a Yamaha dealer check it 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 ...

Page 78: ...oving the screws 3 Remove the burnt out bulb by pull ing it out from the socket 4 Insert a new bulb into the socket 5 Install the license plate light lens by installing the screws 6 Install the license plate light cover by installing the screws 1 Screw 2 License plate light cover 1 Screw 2 License plate light lens 1 License plate light bulb U5YU27E0 book Page 32 Wednesday December 15 2010 1 28 PM ...

Page 79: ...ced 2 To replace auxiliary light bulb B or C remove the corresponding headlight unit side cover bracket and the headlight unit side cover by removing the screws 3 Remove the socket together with the bulb by turning it counter clockwise 4 Remove the burnt out bulb by pull ing it out 1 Auxiliary light bulb A 2 Auxiliary light bulb B 3 Auxiliary light bulb C 1 Bolt 1 Screw 2 Headlight unit side cover...

Page 80: ...otorcycle 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 u...

Page 81: ...ire 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 ma...

Page 82: ...ve the spark plugs and check the electrodes 3 Ignition Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gaps or replace the spark plugs Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Check the battery Operate the electric starter 4 Battery The engine turns over quickly The engine turns over slowly The battery is...

Page 83: ...lets 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 caps 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 axles Always ...

Page 84: ...ld detergent and a soft clean sponge 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 corrosi...

Page 85: ...ny remaining dirt 6 Touch up minor paint damage caused by stones etc 7 Wax all painted surfaces 8 Let the motorcycle dry completely before storing or covering it WARNING EWA11131 Contaminants on the brakes or tires can cause loss of control Make sure that there is no oil or wax on the brakes or tires If necessary clean the brake discs and brake linings with a regular brake disc cleaner or ac etone...

Page 86: ...rk plugs and then place the spark plugs on the cylinder head so that the electrodes are grounded This will limit spark ing during the next step d Turn the engine over several times with the starter This will coat the cylinder walls with oil WARNING To prevent dam age or injury from sparking make sure to ground the spark plug electrodes while turning the engine over EWA10951 e Remove the spark plug...

Page 87: ...MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 8 5 8 TIP Make any necessary repairs before storing the motorcycle U5YU27E0 book Page 5 Wednesday December 15 2010 1 28 PM ...

Page 88: ...ge replacement 3 70 L 3 91 US qt 3 26 Imp qt With oil filter cartridge replacement 4 10 L 4 33 US qt 3 61 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Oil coated paper element Fuel Recommended fuel Unleaded gasoline only Fuel tank capacity 15 0 L 3 96 US gal 3 30 Imp gal Fuel reserve amount 3 0 L 0 79 US gal 0 66 Imp gal Fuel injection Throttle body ID mark 5YU1 02 Spark plug s Manufacturer model NGK DPR7...

Page 89: ...cm 42 psi High speed riding Front 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi Rear 290 kPa 2 90 kgf cm 42 psi Front wheel Wheel type Cast wheel Rim size 17M C x MT3 50 Rear wheel Wheel type Cast wheel Rim size 17M C x MT6 00 Front brake Type Dual disc brake Operation Right hand operation Recommended fluid DOT 4 Rear brake Type Single disc brake Operation Right foot operation Recommended fluid DOT 4 Front suspensio...

Page 90: ...utral indicator light LED High beam indicator light LED Turn signal indicator light LED Fuel level warning light LED Engine trouble warning light LED Immobilizer system indicator light LED Fuses Main fuse 50 0 A Headlight fuse 15 0 A Signaling system fuse 10 0 A Ignition fuse 25 0 A Parking lighting fuse 10 0 A Muffler cover fan fuse 15 0 A ECU fuse 10 0 A Fuel injection system fuse 15 0 A Backup ...

Page 91: ...ation 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 EAU26480 Model label The model label is affixed to the frame under the seat See page 4 15 Record the information on this label in the space provi...

Page 92: ...on other than for purposes of maintenance repair or replacement of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the pur pose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate pur chaser or while it is in use and b The use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoper ative by any person U5YU27E0 book Page 2 Wednesday...

Page 93: ... light 4 4 Horn switch 4 10 I Identification numbers 10 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 4 21 Immobilizer system 4 1 Immobilizer system indicator light 4 5 Indicator lights and warning lights 4 4 L Labels location 1 1 License plate light bulb replacing 7 32 Luggage strap holders 4 20 M Main switch steering lock 4 2 Maintenance and lubrication periodic 7 4 Maintenance emission control system 7 3 M...

Page 94: ...INDEX W Wheel bearings checking 7 26 Wheels 7 17 U5YU27E0 book Page 2 Wednesday December 15 2010 1 28 PM ...

Page 95: ...U5YU27E0 book Page 3 Wednesday December 15 2010 1 28 PM ...

Page 96: ...PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD PRINTED IN JAPAN 2011 01 0 3 1 CR E DIC183 ...

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