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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

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EAU36820

Replacing a headlight bulb

This model is equipped with quartz bulb
headlights. If a headlight bulb burns
out, replace it as follows.

To replace a headlight bulb

1. Remove the headlight unit by re-

moving the bolts on each side.

To replace the high beam head-
light bulb

a. Remove the headlight bulb

holder cover by turning it coun-
terclockwise.

b. Disconnect the headlight cou-

pler, and then unhook the
headlight bulb holder.

c. Remove the defective bulb.

WARNING

EWA10790

Headlight bulbs get very hot. There-
fore, keep flammable products away
from a lit headlight bulb, and do not
touch the bulb until it has cooled
down.

d. Place a new headlight bulb into

position, and then secure it with
the bulb holder.

1. Low beam headlight bulb

2. High beam headlight bulb

1. Bolt

1. Headlight bulb holder cover

1. Headlight coupler
2. Headlight bulb holder

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Summary of Contents for MT-01

Page 1: ...5YU 28199 23 MT01X OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...U5YU23E0 book Page 2 Friday November 23 2007 8 49 AM ...

Page 3: ...o enjoy all advantages of your MT01X The owner s manual does not only instruct you in how to operate inspect and maintain your motorcycle but also in how to safeguard yourself and oth ers from trouble and injury 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...

Page 4: ...If you have any questions concerning this manual please consult your Yamaha dealer WARNING EWA10030 PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS MOTORCYCLE Product and specifications are subject to change without notice The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death...

Page 5: ...L 2007 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition November 2007 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan U5YU23E0 book Page 2 Friday November 23 2007 8 49 AM ...

Page 6: ...d lubrication chart 6 2 Removing and installing the cowling 6 6 Checking the spark plugs 6 7 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge 6 8 Air filter element 6 12 Checking the throttle cable free play 6 12 Valve clearance 6 12 Tires 6 13 Cast wheels 6 15 Clutch lever 6 15 Adjusting the rear brake light switch 6 16 Checking the front and rear brake pads 6 16 Checking the brake fluid level 6 17 Changing t...

Page 7: ...roubleshooting chart 6 34 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7 1 Matte color caution 7 1 Care 7 1 Storage 7 4 SPECIFICATIONS 8 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 1 Identification numbers 9 1 Motorcycle noise regulation for Australia 9 2 U5YU23E0 book Page 2 Friday November 23 2007 8 49 AM ...

Page 8: ...ts 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 you are approaching and passing through intersections since in tersections are the most likely places for motorcycle accidents to occur Ride where other mot...

Page 9: ...eld or goggles Wind in your unprotected eyes could 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 Never touch the engine or ex...

Page 10: ...Use extreme caution when selecting and installing any ac cessories 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 perfor mance of your motorcycle Care fully inspect the accessory before using it to make sure that it does not in any way reduce ground clearance or cornering cleara...

Page 11: ...equate ventilation Always turn the engine off before leaving the motorcycle unattended and remove the key from the main switch When parking the motor cycle note the following The engine and exhaust system may be hot therefore park the motorcycle in a place where pe destrians or children are not like ly to touch these hot areas Do not park the motorcycle on a slope or soft ground otherwise it may f...

Page 12: ...SAFETY INFORMATION 1 5 1 EAU10381 Location of important labels Please read the following important labels carefully before operating this vehicle U5YU23E0 book Page 5 Friday November 23 2007 8 49 AM ...

Page 13: ... manual Prima di usare il veicolo leggete il manuale di istruzioni Lire le manuel du propriétaire avant d utiliser ce véhicule Lesen Sie die Bedienungsanleitung bevor Sie dieses Fahrzeug fahren Antes de conducir este vehículo lea el Manual del Propietario 5PA 21568 00 U5YU23E0 book Page 6 Friday November 23 2007 8 49 AM ...

Page 14: ... absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting screw page 3 16 6 Shift pedal page 3 11 7 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting nut page 3 16 8 Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting knob page 3 16 9 Engine oil drain bolt crankcase page 6 8 10 Engine oil drain bolt oil tank page 6 8 11 Engine oil filter cartridge page 6 8 12 Engine oil filler cap page 6 8 U5YU23E...

Page 15: ...reservoir page 6 17 4 Owner s tool kit page 6 1 5 Luggage strap holder page 3 19 6 Main fuse page 6 25 7 Fuse box page 6 25 8 Fuel injection system fuse page 6 25 9 Battery page 6 24 10 Headlight page 6 27 11 Brake pedal page 3 12 12 Rear brake light switch page 6 16 U5YU23E0 book Page 2 Friday November 23 2007 8 49 AM ...

Page 16: ...eft handlebar switches page 3 9 3 Main switch steering lock page 3 2 4 Multi function display page 3 5 5 Front brake fluid reservoir page 6 17 6 Right handlebar switches page 3 9 7 Throttle grip page 6 12 8 Brake lever page 3 11 U5YU23E0 book Page 3 Friday November 23 2007 8 49 AM ...

Page 17: ...R DEALER IMMEDIATELY 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 an...

Page 18: ...uits 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 NOTE 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 EAU36881 OFF All electrical systems are off The key can be removed NOTE This motorcycle is equip...

Page 19: ...ng otherwise the electrical systems will be switched off which may result in loss of control or an accident Make sure that the vehicle is stopped be fore turning the key to OFF or LOCK 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 c...

Page 20: ...owing 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 occurs have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle EAU11530 Engine trouble warning light This warning light comes on or flashes when an electrical circuit monitoring the engine is defective When this occurs have a Yamaha dealer check the self diagno...

Page 21: ... to the multi function meter unit The multi function display is equipped with the following a speedometer which shows the riding speed a tachometer which shows engine speed an odometer which shows the to tal distance traveled two tripmeters which show the distance traveled since they were last set to zero a fuel reserve tripmeter which shows the distance traveled since the fuel level warning light...

Page 22: ...s 3 Push the SELECT button and the minute digits will start flashing 4 Push the RESET button to set the minutes 5 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 warning light...

Page 23: ... terference If this error code appears try the following 1 Use the code re registering key to start the engine NOTE Make sure there are no other immobi lizer keys close to the main switch and do not keep more than one immobilizer key on the same key ring Immobilizer system keys may cause signal interfer ence which may prevent the engine from starting 2 If the engine starts turn it off and try star...

Page 24: ...ct 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 7 Push the SELECT button and the multi function display will return to the odometer or tripmeter mode 1 Tachometer panel 2 Item number 3 Bright...

Page 25: ...ss this 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 EAU12710 Start switch Push this switch to crank the engine with the starter CAUTION ECA10050 See page 5 1 for starting instruc tions prior to starting the engi...

Page 26: ...e lever toward the handle bar grip To engage the clutch release the lever The lever should be pulled rapidly and released slowly for smooth clutch operation The clutch lever is equipped with a clutch lever position adjusting dial To adjust the distance between the clutch lever and the handlebar grip turn the adjusting dial while holding the lever pushed away from the handlebar grip Make sure that ...

Page 27: ... 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 from the handlebar grip When the desired position is obtained be sure to set it by aligning a groove on the adjusting knob with the mark on the brake lever 1 Shi...

Page 28: ...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 NOTE The fuel tank cap cannot be closed un less the key is in the lock In addition the key cannot be removed if the cap is not properly closed and locked WARNING EWA11090 Make sure...

Page 29: ...UTION ECA11400 Use only unleaded gasoline The use of leaded gasoline will cause severe damage to internal engine parts such as the valves and piston rings as well as to the exhaust system Your Yamaha engine has been de signed to use regular unleaded gaso line with a research octane number of 91 or higher If knocking or pinging oc curs use a gasoline of a different brand or premium unleaded fuel Us...

Page 30: ...asoline will cause unrepairable damage to the catalytic converter Never park the vehicle near pos sible fire hazards such as grass or other materials that easily burn Do not allow the engine to idle too long EAU36692 Seat To remove the seat 1 Insert the key into the seat lock and then turn it clockwise 2 Pull the seat off To install the seat 1 Insert the projections into the seat holders as shown ...

Page 31: ...Align the appropriate groove on the ad justing mechanism with the top of the front fork collar Rebound damping 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 1 Spring prel...

Page 32: ...e 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 EAU36752 Adjusting the shock absorber assembly This shock absorber assembly is equipped with a spring preload adjust ing nut a rebound damping force ad justing knob and a compression damping force adjusting screw CAUTION ECA1...

Page 33: ...oad 3 Tighten the locknut to the specified torque CAUTION ECA10120 Always tighten the locknut against the adjusting nut and then tighten the locknut to the specified torque Rebound damping force To increase the rebound damping force and thereby harden the rebound damp ing turn the adjusting knob in direction a To decrease the rebound damping force and thereby soften the rebound damping turn the ad...

Page 34: ...g read and understand the following information before handling the shock absorber The manufacturer cannot be held re sponsible for property damage or personal injury that may result from improper handling Do not tamper with or attempt to open the gas cylinder Do not subject the shock ab sorber to an open flame or other high heat sources otherwise it may explode due to excessive gas pressure Do no...

Page 35: ...e engine If the EXUP system cannot be heard when the main switch is turned on have a Yamaha deal er check it EAU15301 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 NOTE The built in sidestand switch is part of the ignition circuit cut off system which cuts the ignition in certain situations See furt...

Page 36: ...n 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 system according to the following procedure WARNING EWA1...

Page 37: ...and down Does the engine stall After the engine 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 be defective The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The sidestand switch may be defective The motorcycle should not be ridden until check...

Page 38: ...uences Therefore it is very important in addition to a thorough visual inspec tion to check the following points before each ride NOTE Pre operation checks should be made each time the vehicle is used Such an inspection can be accomplished in a very short time and the added safety it assures is more than worth the time involved WARNING EWA11150 If any item in the Pre operation check list is not wo...

Page 39: ...ulic system for leakage 6 16 6 17 Rear brake Check operation If soft or spongy have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system Check brake pads for wear Replace if necessary Check fluid level in reservoir If necessary add recommended brake fluid to specified level Check hydraulic system for leakage 6 16 6 17 Clutch Check operation If soft or spongy have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system Check hydraul...

Page 40: ...ake and clutch levers Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary 6 21 Sidestand Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pivot if necessary 6 22 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 Sidestand switch Check operation o...

Page 41: ... case of a turnover To start the engine after a turnover be sure to turn the main switch to OFF and then to ON Fail ing to do so will prevent the engine from starting even though the engine will crank when pushing the start switch EAU36741 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 is in the n...

Page 42: ...t switch wait a few seconds and then try again Each starting attempt should be as short as possible to pre serve the battery Do not crank the en gine more than 10 seconds on any one attempt CAUTION ECA11040 For maximum engine life never ac celerate hard when the engine is cold EAU16671 Shifting Shifting gears lets you control the amount of engine power available for starting off accelerating climb...

Page 43: ...v the engine while shifting down and avoid high engine speeds with no load on the engine Turn 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 EAU16841 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 ...

Page 44: ...k the vehi cle NOTE During and after the engine break in period the exhaust heat may cause discoloration of the exhaust pipe but this is normal EAU17212 Parking When parking stop the engine and then remove the key from the main switch WARNING EWA10310 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 Do not park on a...

Page 45: ...not familiar with mainte nance work have a Yamaha dealer do it for you EAU36710 Owner s tool kit The owner s tool kit is located on the bottom of the seat See page 3 14 The service information included in this manual and the tools provided in 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 wre...

Page 46: ...EM 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 Adjust 4 Air filter element Replace 5 Clutch Check operation fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage 6 Front brake Chec...

Page 47: ... O ring chain lubricant thoroughly Every 1000 km 600 mi and after washing the motorcycle or riding in the rain 14 Steering bearings Check bearing play and steering for roughness Lubricate with lithium soap based grease Every 20000 km 12000 mi 15 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened 16 Brake lever pivot shaft Lubricate with silicone grease 17 Brake pedal...

Page 48: ...k ab sorber for oil leakage 24 Rear suspension re lay arm and con necting arm pivoting points Check operation 25 Fuel injection sys tem Adjust synchronization 26 Engine oil Change Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage 27 Engine oil filter car tridge Replace 28 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 29 Moving parts and cables Lubricate NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING ...

Page 49: ...ake 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 30 Throttle grip hous ing and cable Check operation and free play Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable 31 Muffler and exhaust pipe Check the scr...

Page 50: ... time 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 NOTE 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 U5YU23E0 book Page 6 Fri...

Page 51: ... 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 52: ...em perature for an accurate oil level read ing the engine 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 dipstick clean insert it back into the oil filler hole with out screwing it in and then re move it again to check the oil level NOTE The eng...

Page 53: ...n oil pan under the oil tank to collect the used oil 5 Remove the engine oil filler cap and drain bolt 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 to drain the oil from the crankcase NOTE Skip steps 8 12 if the oil filter cartridge is not being replaced 8 Remove the rectifier regulator by removing the bolts 9 Rem...

Page 54: ...en tighten it to the specified torque with a torque wrench 12 Install the rectifier regulator by in stalling the bolts and then tighten them to the specified torque 13 Install the engine oil drain bolts and then tighten them to the spec ified 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 lbf Tightening torqu...

Page 55: ... 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 the cause 19 Turn th...

Page 56: ...ould mea sure 3 0 5 0 mm 0 12 0 20 in at the throttle grip Periodically check the throttle cable free play and if neces sary have a Yamaha dealer adjust it EAU21401 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 must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the pe...

Page 57: ...ift Securely pack your heavi est items close to the center of the vehicle and distribute the weight evenly from side to side Properly adjust the suspension for your load and check the condition and pres sure of your tires NEVER OVER LOAD YOUR VEHICLE Make sure that the total weight of the cargo rid er passenger and accessories cowling saddlebags etc if ap proved for this model does not ex ceed the...

Page 58: ...ocal regulations Tire information This motorcycle is equipped with cast wheels and tubeless tires with valves WARNING EWA10480 The front and rear tires should be of the same make and de sign otherwise the handling characteristics of the motor cycle cannot be guaranteed After extensive tests only the tires listed below have been ap proved for this model by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd Always make sure that ...

Page 59: ...ds or warpage be fore each ride If any damage is found have a Yamaha dealer re place the wheel Do not attempt even the smallest repair to the wheel A deformed 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 Rid...

Page 60: ...ake 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 brake pads as a...

Page 61: ...e fluid 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 l...

Page 62: ...k The drive chain slack should be checked before each ride and adjusted if necessary EAU22773 To check the drive chain slack 1 Place the motorcycle on the side stand NOTE 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 Move the rear wheel by pushing the motorcycle to locate the tight est portion of ...

Page 63: ...ecified torques EAU23022 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 CAUTION ECA10581 The drive chain must be lubricated after washing the motorcycle and riding in...

Page 64: ...a cable is damaged or does not move smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or replace it WARNING EWA10720 Damage to the outer sheath may in terfere with proper cable operation and will cause the inner cable to rust Replace a damaged cable as soon as possible to prevent unsafe conditions EAU23111 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable The operation of the throttle grip should be checked ...

Page 65: ...de 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 U5YU23E0 book Page 21 Friday November 23 2007 8 49 AM ...

Page 66: ...ked as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic main tenance and lubrication chart To check the condition WARNING EWA10750 Securely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over 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 2 While applying the fro...

Page 67: ...must be checked as fol lows at the intervals specified in the pe riodic maintenance and lubrication chart 1 Place a stand under the engine to raise the front wheel off the ground WARNING EWA10750 Securely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over 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 Yamah...

Page 68: ... to discharge more quickly if the vehicle is equipped with optional electrical accessories WARNING EWA10760 Electrolyte is poisonous and dangerous since it contains sul furic acid which causes severe burns Avoid any contact 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 I...

Page 69: ...installation make sure that the battery leads are properly con nected to the battery terminals CAUTION ECA10630 Always keep the battery charged Storing a discharged battery can cause permanent battery damage To charge a sealed type MF battery a special constant volt age battery charger is required Using a conventional battery charger will damage the battery If you do not have access to a sealed ty...

Page 70: ...n on the electrical circuit in question to check if the device operates 4 If the fuse immediately blows again have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical system 1 Fuse box 2 Headlight fuse 3 Signaling system fuse 4 Ignition fuse 5 Muffler cover fan fuse 6 Backup fuse for odometer clock and immo bilizer system 7 Auto decompression fuse 8 ECU Electronic Control Unit fuse 9 Parking lighting fuse 10 Spa...

Page 71: ...ning it coun terclockwise b Disconnect the headlight cou pler and then unhook the headlight bulb holder c Remove the defective bulb WARNING EWA10790 Headlight bulbs get very hot There fore keep flammable products away from a lit headlight bulb and do not touch the bulb until it has cooled down d Place a new headlight bulb into position and then secure it with the bulb holder 1 Low beam headlight b...

Page 72: ...ght lens Do not use a headlight bulb of a wattage higher than specified 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 de fective bulb by turning it counterclockwise WARNING EWA10790 Headlight bulbs get very hot There fore keep flammable products away from ...

Page 73: ... 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 c Connect the headlight coupler 2 Install the headlight unit by install ing the bolts 3 Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary EAU24181 Tail brake light This model is equipped with an LED type tail brake light If the t...

Page 74: ...ON ECA11190 Do not overtighten the screw other wise the lens may break EAU36810 Replacing the license plate light bulb 1 Remove the license plate light cov er by removing the screws 2 Remove the license plate light lens by removing the screws 3 Remove the defective 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 s...

Page 75: ...lace it as follows 1 Remove the headlight unit by re moving the bolts on each side NOTE Skip steps 2 and 7 if the auxiliary light bulb A is being replaced 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 1 Auxiliary light bulb A 2 Auxiliary light bulb B 3 Auxiliary light bulb C 1 Bolt U5YU23...

Page 76: ...nance requiring the motorcycle to stand up right Check that the motorcycle is in a stable and level position before starting any maintenance A strong wooden box can be placed under the engine for added stability To service the front wheel 1 Stabilize the rear of the motorcycle by using a motorcycle stand or if an additional motorcycle stand is not available by placing a jack un der the frame in fr...

Page 77: ...ause poor starting and loss of power The following troubleshooting chart represents a quick and easy procedure for checking these vital systems your self However should your motorcycle require any repair take it to a Yamaha dealer whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools experience and know how to service the motorcycle properly Use only genuine Yamaha replace ment parts Imitation parts ...

Page 78: ... Check the ignition Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Remove 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...

Page 79: ...cleaning 1 Cover the muffler outlets 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 dri...

Page 80: ...al use Remove dirt with warm water a mild 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 ro...

Page 81: ...is recom mended to apply a corrosion pro tection spray on all metal including chrome and nickel plat ed surfaces 5 Use spray oil as a universal clean er to remove any 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 EWA11130 Make sure that there is no oil or wax on the brakes or ti...

Page 82: ...he 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 e Remove the spark plug caps from the spark plugs and then install the spark plugs and the spark plug caps WARNING EWA10950 To prevent damage or injury from sparking make sure to ground the spark plug electrodes while turning the...

Page 83: ...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 Manufacturer MIKUNI Type quantity AC40 2 Spark plug s Manufacturer model NGK DPR7EA 9 Manufacturer model DENSO X22EPR...

Page 84: ... 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 suspension Type Telescopic fork Spring shock absorber type Coil spring oil damper Wheel travel 120 0 mm 4 72 in Rear suspension Type Swingarm link suspension Spring...

Page 85: ...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 Electronic Control Unit fuse 10 0 A Fuel injection system fuse 15 0 A Backup fuse 10 0 A Auto decompression fuse 15 0 A U5YU23E0 book Page 3 Friday November 23 ...

Page 86: ...tification number is stamped into the key tag Record this number in the space provided and use it for reference when ordering a new key EAU26400 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the steering head pipe Record this number in the space pro vided NOTE The vehicle identification number is used to identify your motorcycle and may be used to register your mo...

Page 87: ... PROHIBITED Owners are warned that the law may prohibit a The removal or rendering inopera tive by any person 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 ...

Page 88: ...f system 3 20 Immobilizer system 3 1 Immobilizer system indicator light 3 4 Indicator and warning lights 3 4 K Key identification number 9 1 L Labels location of 1 5 License plate light bulb replacing 6 30 Luggage strap holders 3 19 M Main switch steering lock 3 2 Matte color caution 7 1 Model label 9 2 Multi function display 3 5 N Neutral indicator light 3 4 Noise regulation for Australia 9 2 P P...

Page 89: ...INDEX Vehicle identification number 9 1 W Wheel bearings checking 6 24 Wheels 6 15 U5YU23E0 book Page 2 Friday November 23 2007 8 49 AM ...

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