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Summary of Contents for Exciter T150

Page 1: ...DIC183 T150 OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle B15 F8199 E1 English E ...

Page 2: ...EAU46091 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold UB15E1E0 book Page 1 Tuesday July 18 2017 10 42 AM ...

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 pr...

Page 4: ...ntial 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 WARNING N...

Page 5: ... by Yamaha Motor Vietnam Co Ltd 1st edition July 2017 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Vietnam Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in Vietnam UB15E1E0 book Page 2 Tuesday July 18 2017 10 42 AM ...

Page 6: ... 1 Owner s tool kit 7 1 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system 7 2 General maintenance and lubrication chart 7 3 Removing and installing the cowling and panels 7 7 Checking the spark plug 7 8 Engine oil and oil filter element 7 10 Coolant 7 12 Cleaning the air filter element 7 14 Adjusting the engine idling speed 7 15 Adjusting the throttle grip free play 7 16 Valve clearance 7...

Page 7: ...rake light 7 32 Replacing a front turn signal light bulb 7 33 Replacing a rear turn signal light bulb 7 33 Replacing the license plate light bulb 7 34 Front wheel 7 35 Rear wheel 7 35 Troubleshooting 7 37 Troubleshooting charts 7 38 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 8 1 Matte color caution 8 1 Care 8 1 Storage 8 3 SPECIFICATIONS 9 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 10 1 Identification numbers 10 1 INDEX 11 1 UB15E1...

Page 8: ...icle 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 2 3 4 5 1 UB15E1E0 book Page 1 Tuesday July 18 2017 10 42 AM ...

Page 9: ...OCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS 1 2 1 1DC F815P 00 B15 F1568 00 B15 F815P 00 100kPa 1bar kPa psi kPa psi 200 29 225 33 200 29 225 33 1WD F1668 00 1 4 2 3 5 UB15E1E0 book Page 2 Tuesday July 18 2017 10 42 AM ...

Page 10: ...ou Safe Riding Perform the pre operation checks each time you use the vehicle to make sure it is in safe operating condition Failure to inspect or maintain the vehi cle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage See page 5 1 for a list of pre operation checks This motorcycle is designed to carry the operator and a passen ger The failure of motorists to detect and recogni...

Page 11: ...o main tain control of the motorcycle The passenger should always hold onto the operator the seat strap or grab bar if equipped with both hands and keep both feet on the passenger footrests Never carry a passenger unless he or she can firmly place both feet on the passenger footrests Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs This motorcycle is designed for on road use only It is not...

Page 12: ...cle is changed To avoid the possibility of an accident use extreme caution when adding cargo or accessories to your motorcycle Use extra care when riding a motorcycle that has added cargo or accessories Here along with the information about accessories below are some general guidelines to follow if loading cargo to your motorcycle The total weight of the operator pas senger accessories and cargo m...

Page 13: ...change any of the vehicle s design or operation characteristics can put you and others at greater risk of serious injury or death You are responsible for injuries related to changes in the vehicle Keep the following guidelines in mind as well as those provided under Load ing when mounting accessories Never install accessories or carry cargo that would impair the per formance of your motorcycle Car...

Page 14: ... the motorcycle with tie 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 location for the straps carefully so the straps will not rub against painted surfaces during transport The suspension should be com pressed some...

Page 15: ...rity of fatalities from motorcycle or scooter accidents are the result of head injuries The use of a safety hel met is the single most critical factor in the prevention or reduction of head in juries Always select an approved motorcy cle helmet Pay attention to the following when choosing a motorcycle helmet The helmet must meet the safety standard TIS The helmet size must match the size of the ri...

Page 16: ...NFORMATION 2 7 2 Full type use only for riding at low to mid range speeds Full face type use for riding at mid range to high speeds ZAUU0004 ZAUU0005 ZAUU0006 UB15E1E0 book Page 7 Tuesday July 18 2017 10 42 AM ...

Page 17: ...ge 7 31 3 Air filter element page 7 14 4 Battery page 7 29 5 Owner s tool kit page 7 1 6 Rear turn signal light page 7 33 7 32 7 Sidestand page 4 14 8 Centerstand page 7 27 9 Engine oil drain bolt page 7 10 10 Shift pedal page 4 8 11 Coolant reservoir page 7 12 UB15E1E0 book Page 1 Tuesday July 18 2017 10 42 AM ...

Page 18: ...e 7 30 2 Fuel tank cap page 4 9 3 Front brake fluid reservoir page 7 22 4 Engine oil filter element page 7 10 5 Brake pedal page 4 9 6 Dipstick page 7 10 7 Kickstarter page 4 12 8 Rear brake fluid reservoir page 7 22 UB15E1E0 book Page 2 Tuesday July 18 2017 10 42 AM ...

Page 19: ...lutch lever page 4 8 2 Left handlebar switches page 4 7 3 Tachometer 4 Multi function display page 4 4 5 Right handlebar switch page 4 7 6 Brake lever page 4 8 7 Throttle grip page 7 16 8 Main switch steering lock page 4 1 UB15E1E0 book Page 3 Tuesday July 18 2017 10 42 AM ...

Page 20: ...matically when the key is turned to ON The fuel pump can be heard when the key is turned to ON EAUU1131 OFF All electrical systems are off The key can be removed EAUU1042 LOCK The steering is locked and all electrical systems are off The key can be re moved To lock the steering 1 Turn the handlebars all the way to the left 2 Push the key in from the OFF position and then turn it to LOCK while stil...

Page 21: ...ealer check the vehicle EAUU0822 Keyhole cover To open the keyhole cover Insert the key head into the keyhole cover receptacle as shown and then turn the key to the right to open the cover To close the keyhole cover Press the PUSH SHUT button to close the keyhole cover 1 Key head 2 Ignition key 1 2 ZAUV0303 1 Push 1 UB15E1E0 book Page 2 Tuesday July 18 2017 10 42 AM ...

Page 22: ...dealer check the electrical circuit NOTICE ECA10022 Do not continue to operate the en gine if it is overheating TIP For radiator fan equipped vehi cles the radiator fan s automati cally switch on or off according to the coolant temperature in the ra diator If the engine overheats see page 7 39 for further instructions EAU11506 Engine trouble warning light This warning light comes on or flashes if ...

Page 23: ...ter The electric tachometer allows the rid er to monitor the engine speed and keep it within the ideal power range When the key is turned to ON the ta chometer needle will sweep once across the r min range and then return to zero r min in order to test the electri cal circuit NOTICE ECA10032 Do not operate the engine in the ta chometer red zone Red zone 10000 r min and above Fuel gauge The fuel ga...

Page 24: ...otal distance traveled by the vehicle It cannot be re set TRIP1 TRIP2 tripmeters The tripmeters show the total distance traveled since they were last reset To reset a tripmeter push the SE LECT button for one second F ECO instantaneous fuel econo my Shows the current fuel economy fuel consumption when the vehicle is trav eling 10 km h or more There are two display modes km L and L 100km To switch ...

Page 25: ...elcome screen greets the rider when the key is turned to ON with the messages Hi Buddy and Ready to GO The user name Buddy is set as the factory default but it can be set to your name To set the user name 1 Turn the key to OFF 2 Push and hold the SELECT but ton 3 Turn the key to ON and then re lease SELECT button after four seconds 4 When the first character starts flashing push the SELECT but ton...

Page 26: ...urn signal switch To signal a right hand turn push this switch to To signal a left hand turn push this switch to When released the switch returns to the cen ter position To cancel the turn signal lights push the switch in after it has re turned to the center position EAU12501 Horn switch Press this switch to sound the horn EAU12713 Start switch Push this switch to crank the engine with the starter...

Page 27: ... which is part of the start ing circuit cut off system See page 4 14 EAU12872 Shift pedal The shift pedal is located on the left side of the motorcycle and is used in combination with the clutch lever when shifting the gears of the 5 speed con stant mesh transmission equipped on this motorcycle EAU12892 Brake lever The brake lever is located on the right side of the handlebar To apply the front br...

Page 28: ...e page 4 12 2 Turn the fuel tank cap counter clockwise and pull it off To install the fuel tank cap 1 Insert the fuel tank cap into the tank opening and turn it clockwise until the marks on the cap and tank are aligned 2 Close the seat WARNING EWA11092 Make sure that the fuel tank cap is properly closed after filling fuel Leaking fuel is a fire hazard 1 Brake pedal 1 1 Fuel tank cap 2 mark 1 2 UB1...

Page 29: ...NG EWA15152 Gasoline is poisonous and can cause injury or death Handle gaso line with care Never siphon gasoline 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 your clothing change your clothes EAUU0045 NOTICE ECA11401 Use o...

Page 30: ... 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 sys tem has cooled down before doing 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 ECA10702 Use only un...

Page 31: ...ngaged However shifting the trans mission into the neutral position before starting is recommended EAUU0371 Seat To open the seat 1 Place the motorcycle on the cen terstand 2 Insert the key into the main switch and then turn it counterclockwise to OPEN TIP Do not push inward when turning the key 3 Fold the seat up To close the seat 1 Fold the seat down and then push it down to lock it in place 2 R...

Page 32: ...nd possibly an accident EWA10162 To release a helmet from a helmet holder Open the seat remove the helmet from the helmet holder and then close the seat EAU37892 Storage compartment The storage compartment is located under the seat See page 4 12 When storing the Owner s Manual or other documents in the storage com partment be sure to wrap them in a plastic bag so that they will not get wet When wa...

Page 33: ...he sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator resulting in a possible loss of control EAUU0633 Starting circuit cut off system The starting circuit cut off system comprising the clutch switch and the neutral switch prevents starting when the transmission is in gear and the clutch lever is not pulled Periodically check the operation of the starting circuit cut off system accord in...

Page 34: ...n until checked by a Yamaha dealer 4 Turn the engine off 5 Shift the transmission into gear 6 Keep the clutch lever pulled 7 Push the start switch Does the engine start The clutch switch may not be working correctly The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer NO YES The system is OK The motorcycle can be ridden YES NO If a malfunction is noted have a Yamaha dealer check th...

Page 35: ...ected by a Yamaha dealer Before using this vehicle check the following points ITEM CHECKS PAGE Fuel Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage 4 10 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 7 10 Coolant Check coolant level in reservoir If necessary add recommended coolant to specified level Check cooling system for l...

Page 36: ...ust throttle grip free play and lubricate ca ble and grip housing 7 16 7 25 Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 7 25 Drive chain Check chain slack Adjust if necessary Check chain condition Lubricate if necessary 7 23 7 25 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 7 17 7 18 Shift pedal Make sur...

Page 37: ...is smooth Lubricate pivots if necessary 7 27 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened Tighten if necessary Instruments lights signals and switches Check operation Correct if necessary ITEM CHECKS PAGE UB15E1E0 book Page 3 Tuesday July 18 2017 10 42 AM ...

Page 38: ... EAUU1062 TIP This model is equipped with a lean angle sensor to stop the en gine in case the vehicle tilts more than 65 To restart the engine turn the key to OFF and then to ON Failing to do so will prevent the engine from starting The engine cannot be started if the battery voltage is less than 11 50 volts or the battery is not installed EAUN0073 NOTICE ECAN0072 Do not ride through deep water ot...

Page 39: ...eck the electrical circuit 3 Start the engine by pushing the start switch If the engine fails to start try again with the throttle grip open 1 4 turn 10 mm Each starting attempt should be as short as possible to preserve the battery Do not crank the engine more than 10 seconds on any one attempt NOTICE ECA11043 For maximum engine life never ac celerate hard when the engine is cold EAU16673 Shiftin...

Page 40: ...eds with no load on the en gine Turn the engine off instead of let ting it idle for an extended length of time e g in traffic jams at traf fic lights or at railroad crossings EAU16842 Engine break in There is never a more important period in the life of your engine than the period between 0 and 1600 km 1000 mi For this reason you should read the fol lowing material carefully Since the engine is br...

Page 41: ...le EAU17214 Parking When parking stop the engine and then remove the key from the main switch WARNING EWA10312 Since the engine and 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 ...

Page 42: ...T POTENTIAL OF YAMAHA MOTORCYCLES 2 A MOTORCYCLE CAN KEEP ITS PERFORMANCE CAPABILITY FOR A LONGER TIME Comparison of wear on engine parts piston piston ring cylinder etc 100 Perfect operative condition Without maintenance Distance covered km Engine overhaul cylinder boring piston ring change etc With maintenance ZAUU0736 UB15E1E0 book Page 5 Tuesday July 18 2017 10 42 AM ...

Page 43: ...E WHEN IT IS TRADED IN AS A USED PRODUCT Fuel consumption 100 Without maintenance Distance covered km With maintenance Customer s running cost fuel cost plus maintenance and repair expenses Without maintenance With maintenance Big repairs at higher expenses Distance covered km S ZAUU0737 UB15E1E0 book Page 6 Tuesday July 18 2017 10 42 AM ...

Page 44: ...f the 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 2 3 for more in formation about carbon monox ide WARNING EWA15461 Brake...

Page 45: ...ystem NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING whichever comes first ANNUAL CHECK 1000 km or 2 months 4000 km or 6 months 8000 km or 10 months 12000 km or 14 months 16000 km or 18 months 1 Fuel line Check fuel hose for cracks or damage 2 Fuel filter Check condition Replace if necessary Every 12000 km 7500 mi 3 Spark plug Check condition Clean and regap Replace Every 8000 km 5000 mi 4 Valv...

Page 46: ...ry Check voltage Charge if necessary 3 Clutch Check operation Adjust 4 Front brake Check operation fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage Replace brake pads Whenever worn to the limit 5 Rear brake Check operation fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage Replace brake pads Whenever worn to the limit 6 Brake hose Check for cracks or damage Check for correct routing and clamping Replace Every 4 y...

Page 47: ...00 km 600 mi and after washing the motorcycle riding in the rain or riding in wet areas 13 Steering bearings Check bearing play and steering for roughness Lubricate with lithium soap based grease Every 24000 km 15000 mi 14 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened 15 Brake lever pivot shaft Lubricate with silicone grease 16 Brake pedal pivot shaft Lubricate ...

Page 48: ...sorber for oil leakage 22 Engine oil Change Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage 23 Engine oil filter ele ment Replace 24 Cooling system Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage Change with Yamaha genuine coolant Every 3 years 25 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 26 Moving parts and cables Lubricate NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING whichever comes fir...

Page 49: ... and change the brake fluid Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged 27 Throttle grip Check operation Check throttle grip free play and adjust if necessary Lubricate cable and grip housing 28 Lights signals and switches Check operation Adjust headlight beam NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING whichever comes first ANNUAL CHECK 1000 km or 2 months 4000 km or ...

Page 50: ... a panel needs to be re moved and installed EAU18791 Cowling A To remove the cowling Remove the screws and then take the cowling off To install the cowling Place the cowling in the original posi tion and then install the screws EAUV0521 Panels A and B To remove a panel Remove the screws and then pull the panel off as shown 1 Panel A 1 1 Panel C 2 Cowling A 3 Panel B 1 2 3 1 Screw 2 Cowling A 1 2 2...

Page 51: ...ark plug The spark plug is an important engine component which is easy to check Since heat and deposits will cause any spark plug to slowly erode the spark plug should be removed and checked in accordance with the periodic main tenance and lubrication chart In addi tion the condition of the spark plug can reveal the condition of the engine To remove the spark plug 1 Place the vehicle on the center...

Page 52: ...ark plug gap with a wire thickness gauge and if nec essary adjust the gap to specifi cation To install the spark plug 1 Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating sur face and then wipe off any grime from the spark plug threads 2 Install the spark plug with the spark plug wrench and then tight en it to the specified torque TIP If a torque wrench is not available when installing a sp...

Page 53: ...etween the minimum and maximum level marks 4 If the engine oil is at or below the minimum level mark add suffi cient oil of the recommended type to raise it to the correct level 5 Insert the dipstick into the oil filler hole and then tighten the oil filler cap To change the engine oil with or without oil filter element replace ment 1 Start the engine warm it up for several minutes and then turn it...

Page 54: ...O ring is properly seated 8 Install the engine oil strainer com pression spring O ring and en gine oil drain bolt and then tighten the drain bolt to the specified torque NOTICE Before install ing the engine oil drain bolt do not forget to install the O ring compression spring and oil strainer in position ECA10422 1 Engine oil drain bolt 2 O ring 3 Compression spring 4 Strainer 5 Oil pan 4 5 3 2 1 ...

Page 55: ...k for the cause 11 Turn the engine off and then check the oil level and correct it if necessary EAU20071 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 EAU40047 To check the coolant level 1 Place the vehicle on the center stand TIP The coolant level must be checked on...

Page 56: ...t as soon as possible other wise the cooling system will not be protected against frost and corrosion If water has been added to the coolant have a Yamaha dealer check the anti freeze content of the coolant as soon as possible otherwise the effectiveness of the coolant will be reduced ECA10473 5 Install the panel EAU33032 Changing the coolant The coolant must be changed at the in tervals specified...

Page 57: ...dust and dirt and then blow the remaining dirt out with compressed air as shown If the air filter element is damaged replace it 5 Insert the air filter element into the air filter case NOTICE Make sure that the air filter element is properly seated in the air filter case The engine should never be operated without the air filter element installed otherwise the piston s and or cylinder s may become...

Page 58: ... should be warm before making this adjustment Check the engine idling speed and if necessary adjust it to specification by turning the idle adjusting 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 adjustmen...

Page 59: ...he throttle grip free play turn the adjusting nut in di rection a To decrease the throt tle grip free play turn the adjusting nut in direction b 4 Tighten the locknut and then slide the rubber cover to its original po sition EAU21402 Valve clearance The valve clearance changes with use resulting in improper air fuel mixture and or engine noise To prevent this from occurring the valve clearance mus...

Page 60: ...d in accordance with the riding speed and with the total weight of rider passenger car go and accessories approved for this model WARNING EWA10512 Never overload your vehicle Opera tion of an overloaded vehicle could cause an accident Tire inspection The tires must be checked before each ride If a tire tread shows crosswise lines minimum tread depth if the tire has a nail or glass fragments in it ...

Page 61: ... and rear tires should be of the 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 EAU21963 Cast wheels To maximize the performance durabil ity and safe operation of your vehicle note the following points regarding the specified w...

Page 62: ... b TIP If the specified clutch lever free play could be obtained as described above skip steps 4 7 4 Fully turn the adjusting bolt at the clutch lever in direction a to loos en the clutch cable 5 Loosen the locknut at the crank case 6 To increase the clutch lever free play turn the clutch lever free play adjusting nut in direction a To decrease the clutch lever free play turn the adjusting nut in ...

Page 63: ...air in the hydraulic system If there is air in the hydraulic system have a Yamaha dealer bleed the system be fore operating the vehicle Air in the hydraulic system will diminish the braking performance which may re sult in loss of control and an acci dent EAU44821 Checking the shift pedal The operation of the shift pedal should be checked before each ride If opera tion is not smooth have a Yamaha ...

Page 64: ...wear at the intervals spec ified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU22432 Front brake pads Each front brake pad is provided with wear indicator grooves which allow you to check the brake pad wear with out 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 the wear indicator grooves have almost dis...

Page 65: ...ay deteriorate causing leak age Refill with the same type of brake fluid Adding a brake fluid other than DOT 3 or DOT 4 may result in a harmful chemical re action Be careful that water does not enter the brake fluid reservoir when refilling Water will signifi cantly lower the boiling point of the fluid and may result in vapor lock NOTICE ECA17641 Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces or plastic ...

Page 66: ...the intervals listed below or whenev er they are damaged or leaking Oil seals Replace every two years Brake hose Replace every four years EAU22762 Drive chain slack The drive chain slack should be checked before each ride and adjusted if necessary EAU22796 To check the drive chain slack 1 Place the motorcycle on the cen terstand 2 Shift the transmission into the neutral position 3 Measure the driv...

Page 67: ...reakage To prevent this from occurring keep the drive chain slack with in the specified limits ECA10572 TIP Using the alignment marks on each drive chain puller make sure that both chain pullers are in the same position for proper wheel alignment 3 Tighten the axle nut the brake cal iper bracket bolt and then tighten the locknuts to the specified torques 4 Make sure that the drive chain pullers ar...

Page 68: ...ach ride and the ca bles and cable ends should be lubri cated if necessary If a cable is damaged or does not move smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or re place it WARNING Damage to the outer housing of cables may result in internal rusting and cause inter ference with cable movement Re place damaged cables as soon as possible to prevent unsafe condi tions EWA10712 EAU23115 Checking and lubricati...

Page 69: ...be lu bricated if necessary Brake lever Clutch lever EAU23185 Checking and lubricating the brake pedal The operation of the brake pedal should be checked before each ride and the pedal pivot should be lubricat ed if necessary Recommended lubricants Brake lever Silicone grease Clutch lever Lithium soap based grease Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease UB15E1E0 book Page 26 Tuesday July 1...

Page 70: ...s not move up and down smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or re pair it Otherwise the centerstand or sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator resulting in a possible loss of control EAUM1653 Lubricating the swingarm piv ots The swingarm pivots must be lubricat ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart Recommended lubrica...

Page 71: ... several times to check if the front fork compresses and re bounds smoothly NOTICE ECA10591 If any damage is found or the front fork does not operate smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or re pair it EAU45512 Checking the steering Worn or loose steering bearings may cause danger Therefore the operation of the steering must be checked as fol lows at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenan...

Page 72: ...tact with skin eyes or clothing and al ways shield your eyes when working near batteries In case of contact administer the fol lowing FIRST AID EXTERNAL Flush with plenty of water INTERNAL Drink large quan tities of water or milk and im mediately call a physician EYES Flush with water for 15 minutes and seek prompt medical attention Batteries produce explosive hy drogen gas Therefore keep sparks f...

Page 73: ...ed for more than two months check it at least once a month and fully charge it if necessary 3 Fully charge the battery before in stallation NOTICE When install ing the battery be sure the key is turned to OFF then connect the positive lead before con necting the negative lead ECA16841 4 After installation make sure that the battery leads are properly con nected to the battery terminals NOTICE ECA1...

Page 74: ...o 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 spec...

Page 75: ... if necessary EAU44941 Auxiliary light This model is equipped with an LED type auxiliary light If the auxiliary light does not come on have a Yamaha dealer check it EAU24182 Tail brake light This model is equipped with an LED type tail brake light If the tail brake light does not come on have a Yamaha dealer check it 1 Headlight coupler 2 Headlight bulb cover 3 Headlight bulb 4 Headlight bulb hold...

Page 76: ...ether with the bulb by turning it counterclockwise 4 Remove the burnt out bulb by pulling it out 5 Insert a new bulb into the socket 6 Install the socket together with the bulb by turning it clockwise 7 Install the panels EAUU1121 Replacing a rear turn signal light bulb 1 Remove the rear turn signal lens by removing the screw 2 Remove the burnt out bulb by pulling it out 1 Turn signal light bulb 1...

Page 77: ...e the lens may break ECA11192 EAU24314 Replacing the license plate light bulb 1 Remove the license plate light unit by 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 pulling 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 ligh...

Page 78: ...erstand so that the front wheel is on the ground 4 Tighten the axle nut to the speci fied torque TIP When tightening the axle nut hold the wheel axle with a wrench to keep it from turning 5 While applying the front brake push down hard on the handle bars several times to check if the front fork compresses and re bounds smoothly EAU25081 Rear wheel EAU66621 To remove the rear wheel WARNING EWA10822...

Page 79: ...cket 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 retainer on the swingarm Make sure that there is enough space between the brake pads before installing the wheel 2 Install the drive chain onto the rear sprocket 3 Install the axle nut 4 Adjust the drive chain slack See page 7 23 5 Take the motorcycle off the cen terst...

Page 80: ...quire 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 inferior have a shorter service life and can lead to expensive repair bills WARNING EWA15142 When checking the fuel system do not smoke and m...

Page 81: ...he 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 Operate the electric starter 2 Battery The engine turns over quickly The engine turns over slowly The battery is good Dry ...

Page 82: ...hiss ing sound 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 cool ant 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 t...

Page 83: ...utlet with a plastic bag after the engine has cooled down 2 Make sure that all caps and cov ers as well as all electrical cou plers 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 axles Alway...

Page 84: ...horoughly 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 or near the sea Since sea salt is extremely corrosive carry out the following steps after each ride in the rain or near the sea 1 Clean the motorcycle with cold water...

Page 85: ...he 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 EAU43204 Storage Short term Always store your motorcycle in a cool dry place and if necessary protect it against dust with a porous cover Be sure the engin...

Page 86: ...e engine over EWA10952 e Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug and then install the spark plug and the spark plug cap 4 Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and pedals as well as of the side stand 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...

Page 87: ...t With oil filter element replacement 1 00 L 1 06 US qt 0 88 Imp qt Coolant quantity Coolant reservoir up to the maximum level mark 0 28 L 0 30 US qt 0 25 Imp qt Radiator including all routes 0 48 L 0 51 US qt 0 42 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Dry element Fuel Recommended fuel Regular unleaded gasoline Gasohol E10 acceptable Fuel tank capacity 4 2 L 1 11 US gal 0 92 Imp gal Spark plug s Ma...

Page 88: ...ype Cast wheel Rim size 17M C x MT3 50 Front brake Type Single disc brake Operation Right hand operation Specified brake fluid DOT 3 or 4 Rear brake Type Single disc brake Operation Right foot operation Specified brake fluid DOT 3 or 4 Front suspension Type Telescopic fork Spring shock absorber type Coil spring oil damper Wheel travel 100 mm 3 9 in Rear suspension Type Swingarm Spring shock absorb...

Page 89: ...ral indicator light LED High beam indicator light LED Turn signal indicator light LED Coolant temperature warning light LED Engine trouble warning light LED Fuses Main fuse 15 0 A Sub fuse 7 5 A UB15E1E0 book Page 3 Tuesday July 18 2017 10 42 AM ...

Page 90: ...NE SERIAL NUMBER EAUV0540 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the frame under the seat See page 4 12 TIP The vehicle identification number is used to identify your vehicle and may be used to register it with the licensing authority in your area EAUU1221 Engine serial number The engine serial number is stamped on the bottom left side of the crank case 1 V...

Page 91: ...6 3 Fuel tank cap 4 9 Fuses replacing 7 30 G General note 6 5 H Handlebar switches 4 7 Headlight bulb replacing 7 31 Helmet holders 4 13 Helmets 2 6 High beam indicator light 4 3 Horn switch 4 7 I Identification numbers 10 1 Indicator lights and warning lights 4 3 K Keyhole cover 4 2 Kickstarter 4 12 L Labels location 1 1 License plate light bulb replacing 7 34 M Main switch steering lock 4 1 Main...

Page 92: ...n signal indicator light 4 3 Turn signal light bulb front replacing 7 33 Turn signal switch 4 7 V Valve clearance 7 16 Vehicle identification number 10 1 W Wheel bearings checking 7 29 Wheel front 7 35 Wheel rear 7 35 Wheels 7 18 UB15E1E0 book Page 2 Tuesday July 18 2017 10 42 AM ...

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