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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

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EAU18681

TIP

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Air filter

• This model’s air filter is equipped with a disposable oil-coated paper element, which must not be cleaned with com-

pressed air to avoid damaging it.

• The air filter element needs to be replaced more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.

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Hydraulic brake service

• Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
• Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and change the brake

fluid.

• Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.

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Summary of Contents for MT-07A

Page 1: ...DIC183 MT07 MT07A OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle 1WS 28199 E2 English E ...

Page 2: ...R Hereby declare that the product Type designation 5SL 00 is in compliance with following norm s or documents R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC EN300 330 2 v1 3 1 2006 01 EN300 330 2 v1 5 1 2010 02 EN60950 1 2006 A11 2009 Two or Three Wheel Motor Vehicles Directive 97 24 EC Chapter 8 EMC 1 2 3 4 Version up the norm of EN60950 to EN60950 1 To change company name version up of the following norm EN300 330 2...

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

Page 4: ...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: ...NUAL 2014 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition September 2014 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan U1WSE2E0 book Page 2 Tuesday October 7 2014 9 17 AM ...

Page 6: ...ner s tool kit 6 2 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system 6 3 General maintenance and lubrication chart 6 4 Checking the spark plugs 6 8 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge 6 9 Coolant 6 11 Replacing the air filter element and cleaning the check hose 6 14 Checking the throttle grip free play 6 15 Valve clearance 6 15 Tires 6 16 Cast wheels 6 18 Adjusting the clutch lever free p...

Page 7: ...e license plate light bulb 6 36 Supporting the motorcycle 6 37 Front wheel for non ABS models 6 37 Rear wheel for non ABS models 6 39 Troubleshooting 6 41 Troubleshooting charts 6 43 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7 1 Matte color caution 7 1 Care 7 1 Storage 7 3 SPECIFICATIONS 8 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 1 Identification numbers 9 1 INDEX 10 1 U1WSE2E0 book Page 2 Tuesday October 7 2014 9 17 AM ...

Page 8: ...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 4 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 9: ... 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 10: ...ged 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 must not exc...

Page 11: ...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 12: ...nstruc tions before transporting the motorcy cle in another vehicle Remove all loose items from the motorcycle Check that the fuel cock if equipped is in the OFF position and that there are no fuel leaks Point the front wheel straight ahead on the trailer or in the truck bed and choke it in a rail to pre vent movement Shift the transmission in gear for models with a manual transmis sion Secure the...

Page 13: ...9 3 Storage compartment page 3 22 4 Owner s tool kit page 6 2 5 Shift pedal page 3 14 6 Engine oil filler cap page 6 9 7 Engine oil drain bolt page 6 9 8 Engine oil level check window page 6 9 9 Engine oil filter cartridge page 6 9 10 Coolant reservoir page 6 11 U1WSE2E0 book Page 1 Tuesday October 7 2014 9 17 AM ...

Page 14: ...ery page 6 30 4 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring page 3 22 5 Fuel tank cap page 3 16 6 Headlight page 6 33 7 Coolant drain bolt page 6 12 8 Brake pedal page 3 15 9 Rear brake light switch page 6 20 10 Rear brake fluid reservoir page 6 21 U1WSE2E0 book Page 2 Tuesday October 7 2014 9 17 AM ...

Page 15: ...14 2 Left handlebar switches page 3 13 3 Multi function meter unit page 3 6 4 Main switch steering lock page 3 2 5 Front brake fluid reservoir page 6 21 6 Right handlebar switches page 3 13 7 Throttle grip page 6 15 8 Brake lever page 3 14 U1WSE2E0 book Page 3 Tuesday October 7 2014 9 17 AM ...

Page 16: ...DIATELY 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 co...

Page 17: ... and only use it for code re registering EAU38531 ON All electrical circuits are supplied with power the meter lighting taillight li cense plate light and auxiliary light 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 EAU10662 OFF All electrica...

Page 18: ...ocked before the key can be turned to NOTICE ECA20760 Using the hazard or turn signal lights for an extended length of time may cause the battery to discharge EAU49397 Indicator lights and warning lights EAU11032 Turn signal indicator lights and Each indicator light will flash when its corresponding turn signal lights are flashing 1 Push 2 Turn 1 2 1 Push 2 Turn 1 2 1 Left turn signal indicator li...

Page 19: ...ff and have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle TIP If the warning light does not go off after starting the engine check the engine oil level and add oil if necessary See page 6 9 If the warning light remains on after adding engine oil have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle EAU11447 Coolant temperature warning light This warning light comes on if the en gine overheats If this occurs stop the engine ...

Page 20: ...expla nation of the ABS WARNING EWA16041 If the ABS warning light does not go off after traveling at a speed of 10 km h 6 mi h or higher or if the warning light comes on or flashes while riding the brake system re verts to conventional braking If ei ther of the above occurs or if the warning light does not come on at all use extra caution to avoid possi ble wheel lock during emergency braking Have...

Page 21: ...ing to the brightness control mode or to dis play the clock turn the key to ON before using the left and right set buttons to adjust the multi function meter For the UK only To switch the speedometer and multi function display between kilometers and miles set the multi function dis play to the odometer mode or a tripmeter mode and then press the left set button for at least three seconds Speedomet...

Page 22: ...her for at least two seconds 3 When the hour digits start flash ing push the right set button to set the hours 4 Push the left set button and the minute digits will start flashing 5 Push the right set button to set the minutes 6 Push the left set button and then release it to start the clock Fuel meter The fuel meter indicates the amount of fuel in the fuel tank The display seg ments of the fuel m...

Page 23: ... tips to reduce fuel consumption Avoid high engine speeds during acceleration Travel at a constant speed Select the transmission gear that is appropriate for the vehicle speed Transmission gear display This display shows the selected gear The neutral position is indicated by and by the neutral indicator light Multi function display The multi function display is equipped with the following an odome...

Page 24: ...km or AVE_ _ _ MPG _ _ C Air_ _ C ODO TIP Push the right set button to switch the display in the reverse order The fuel reserve tripmeter and self diagnosis modes come on automatically while the bright ness control mode is accessed separately If the fuel level warning indicator and left segment of the fuel meter start flashing the display automatically changes to the fuel reserve tripmeter mode TR...

Page 25: ...n mode This display shows the average fuel consumption since it was last reset The average fuel consumption display can be set to either AVE_ _ _ km L AVE_ _ _ L 100 km or AVE_ _ _ MPG for the UK only AVE_ _ _ km L The average dis tance that can be traveled on 1 0 L of fuel is shown AVE_ _ _ L 100 km The average amount of fuel necessary to travel 100 km is shown AVE_ _ _ MPG for the UK only The av...

Page 26: ...ayed The accuracy of the temperature reading may be affected when rid ing slowly approximately under 20 km h 12 5 mi h or when stopped at traffic signals railroad crossings etc Self diagnosis mode This model is equipped with a self di agnosis device for various electrical circuits If a problem is detected in any of those circuits the engine trouble warning light will come on and the display will i...

Page 27: ...rd keys 3 If one or both of the standard keys do not start the engine take the vehicle the code re registering key and both standard keys to a Yamaha dealer and have the stan dard keys re registered NOTICE ECA11591 If the display indicates an error code the vehicle should be checked as soon as possible in order to avoid engine damage Brightness control mode The brightness of the multi function met...

Page 28: ...prior to starting the engine Set this switch to to stop the en gine in case of an emergency such as when the vehicle overturns or when the throttle cable is stuck EAU41701 The engine trouble warning light will come on when the key is turned to ON and the start switch is pushed but this does not indicate a malfunc tion EAU12735 Hazard switch With the key in the ON or posi tion use this switch to tu...

Page 29: ... the gears of the 6 speed con stant mesh transmission equipped on this motorcycle EAU26825 Brake lever The brake lever is located on the right side of the handlebar To apply the front brake pull the lever toward the throttle grip The brake lever is equipped with a brake lever position adjusting dial To adjust the distance between the brake lever and the throttle grip turn the ad justing dial while...

Page 30: ...as rough or gravel roads the brak ing distance may be longer with the ABS than without The ABS is monitored by an ECU which will revert the system to conven tional braking if a malfunction occurs TIP The ABS performs a self diagno sis test each time the vehicle first starts off after the key is turned to ON and the vehicle has traveled at a speed of 10 km h 6 mi h or higher During this test a clic...

Page 31: ...rn the key counterclockwise to the original position remove it and then close the lock cover TIP 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 EWA11092 Make sure that the fuel tank cap is properly closed after filling fuel Leaking fuel is a fire hazard 1 Front wheel sensor 2 Front wheel s...

Page 32: ... since fuel may deteriorate painted surfaces or plastic parts ECA10072 4 Be sure to securely close the fuel tank cap WARNING 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 ...

Page 33: ...d clean if necessary Make sure that each hose is rout ed through the clamp Make sure that the paint mark on each hose is below the clamp EAU13434 Catalytic converter This model is equipped with a catalytic converter in the exhaust system WARNING EWA10863 The exhaust system is hot after op eration To prevent a fire hazard or burns Do not park the vehicle near possible fire hazards such as grass or ...

Page 34: ... key in that posi tion lift the rear of the passenger seat and pull it backward To install the passenger seat 1 Insert the projections on the front of the passenger seat into the seat holders as shown and then push the rear of the seat down to lock it in place 2 Remove the key Rider seat To remove the rider seat 1 Remove the passenger seat and then remove the hexagon wrench located on the bottom o...

Page 35: ...tall the passenger seat TIP Make sure that the seats are properly secured before riding EAU59981 Helmet holding cable A helmet holding cable is located on the bottom of the passenger seat Use this cable in conjunction with the screwdriver to secure a helmet to the vehicle To secure a helmet with the helmet holding cable 1 Remove the passenger seat See page 3 19 2 Remove the screwdriver from its ho...

Page 36: ...at 5 Install the passenger seat WARNING Never ride with a helmet attached to the helmet holder since the helmet may hit objects causing loss of control and possibly an accident EWA10162 To release a helmet from the helmet holding cable 1 Remove the passenger seat 2 Remove the screwdriver then re move the helmet holding cable from the helmet 3 Store the cable under the seat by hooking the cable loo...

Page 37: ...1 Adjusting the shock absorber assembly This shock absorber assembly is equipped with a spring preload adjust ing ring NOTICE ECA10102 To avoid damaging the mechanism do not attempt to turn beyond the maximum or minimum settings Adjust the spring preload as follows To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension turn the adjusting ring in direction a To decrease the spring preload...

Page 38: ...y way Cylinder damage will result in poor damping performance Do not dispose of a damaged or worn out shock absorber as sembly yourself Take the shock absorber assembly to a Yamaha dealer for any service EAU38963 Luggage strap holders There are six luggage strap holders four on the bottom of the passenger seat and one on each passenger foot rest To use the luggage strap holders 1 Extension bar 2 S...

Page 39: ...n certain situa tions See the following section for an explanation of the ignition circuit cut off system WARNING EWA10242 The vehicle must not be ridden with the sidestand down or if the side stand cannot be properly moved up or does not stay up otherwise the sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator resulting in a possible loss of control Yamaha s ignition circuit cut off syst...

Page 40: ...ssion is in gear and the sidestand is up but the clutch le ver is not pulled It prevents starting when the transmission is in gear and the clutch lever is pulled but the side stand is still down It cuts the running engine when the transmission is in gear and the sidestand is moved down Periodically check the operation of the ignition circuit cut off system accord ing to the following procedure U1W...

Page 41: ... 10 Move the sidestand up 11 Keep the clutch lever pulled 12 Push the side of the start engine stop switch Does the engine start The system is OK The motorcycle can be ridden YES NO YES NO YES NO The neutral switch may not be working correctly The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The clutch switch may not be working correctly The motorcycle should not be ridden unti...

Page 42: ...connected to the auxiliary DC connector should not be used with the engine turned off and the load must never exceed 24 W 2 A otherwise the fuse may blow or the battery may discharge This vehicle is equipped with an auxil iary DC connector A 12 V accessory connected to the auxiliary DC connec tor can be used when the key is in the ON position 1 Auxiliary DC connector 2 Auxiliary DC connector cap 2...

Page 43: ...oints ITEM CHECKS PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage Check fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose for obstructions cracks or damage and check hose connections 3 17 3 18 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 6 9 Coolant Check coolant level in reservoir If necessar...

Page 44: ...tle grip free play and lubricate ca ble and grip housing 6 15 6 25 Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 6 25 Drive chain Check chain slack Adjust if necessary Check chain condition Lubricate if necessary 6 23 6 24 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 6 16 6 18 Brake and shift pedals Make s...

Page 45: ...tightened Tighten if necessary Instruments lights signals and switches Check operation Correct if necessary Sidestand switch Check operation of ignition circuit cut off system If system is not working correctly have Yamaha dealer check vehicle 3 24 ITEM CHECKS PAGE U1WSE2E0 book Page 3 Tuesday October 7 2014 9 17 AM ...

Page 46: ...ngine auto stop system The engine stops automatically if left idling for 20 minutes If the engine stops simply push the start switch to restart the engine EAU59851 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 neutral position The transmission is in gear with the clutch lever pulled and...

Page 47: ... 3 for the warning light circuit check 2 Shift the transmission into the neutral position The neutral indi cator light should come on If not ask a Yamaha dealer to check the electrical circuit 3 Start the engine by pushing the side of the start engine stop switch If the engine fails to start release the start engine stop switch wait a few seconds and then try again Each starting attempt should be ...

Page 48: ...e clutch lever 7 Follow the same procedure when shifting to the next higher gear TIP When shifting gears in normal operat ing conditions use the recommended shift points EAU58270 To decelerate 1 Release the throttle and apply both the front and the rear brakes smoothly to slow the motorcycle 2 At the recommended shift points shown in the following table shift to a lower gear 3 When the motorcycle ...

Page 49: ... 0 and 1600 km 1000 mi For this reason you should read the fol lowing material carefully Since the engine is brand new do not put an excessive load on 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 av...

Page 50: ...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 51: ...performing maintenance unless otherwise specified A running engine has moving parts that can catch on body parts or clothing and electrical parts that can cause shocks or fires Running the engine while ser vicing can lead to eye injury burns fire or carbon monoxide poisoning possibly leading to death See page 1 3 for more in formation about carbon monox ide WARNING EWA15461 Brake discs calipers dr...

Page 52: ...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 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 1 U1WS...

Page 53: ...maha dealer as they require special tools data and tech nical skills EAU46911 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 C...

Page 54: ...nd 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 hoses Check for cracks or damage Check for correct routing and clamping Replace Every 4 years 7 Brake fluid Replace Every 2 years 8 Wheels Check runout and for damage 9 Tires Check tread depth and for...

Page 55: ...d grease Every 20000 km 12000 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 with lithium soap based grease 17 Clutch lever pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 18 Shift pedal pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 19 Sidestand Check ...

Page 56: ...ridge Replace 26 Cooling system Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage Change coolant Every 3 years 27 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 28 Moving parts and cables Lubricate 29 Throttle grip Check operation Check throttle grip free play and adjust if necessary Lubricate cable and grip housing 30 Lights signals and switches Check operation Adjust headlight beam NO ITEM CHEC...

Page 57: ...r filter element needs to be replaced more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas Hydraulic brake service Regularly check and if necessary correct the brake fluid level Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers and change the brake fluid Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged U1WSE2E0 book Page 7 Tuesday O...

Page 58: ...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 spark plug gasket and its mating surface and then wipe off any grime from the spark plug threads TIP If a torque wrench is not available when installing a spark plug a good estim...

Page 59: ...kcase TIP The engine oil should be between the minimum and maximum level marks 4 If the engine oil is below the mini mum level mark add sufficient oil of the recommended type to raise it to the correct level To change the engine oil with or without oil filter cartridge replace ment 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face 2 Start the engine warm it up for several minutes and then turn it off 3 Plac...

Page 60: ... to the specified torque with a torque wrench 8 Install the engine oil drain bolt and its new gasket and then tighten the bolt to the specified torque 9 Refill with the specified amount of the recommended engine oil and then install and tighten the oil filler cap 1 Oil filter wrench 2 Oil filter cartridge 2 1 1 O ring 1 Torque wrench Tightening torque Oil filter cartridge 17 Nm 1 7 m kgf 12 ft lbf...

Page 61: ...n gine off and have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle 11 Turn the engine off wait a few minutes until the oil settles and then check the oil level and cor rect 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 EAU20095 To check the coolant level ...

Page 62: ...ill 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 EAU59863 To change the coolant 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and let the engine cool if nec essary 2 Place a container under the en gine to collect ...

Page 63: ...asket to drain the coolant from the cooling system 9 After the coolant is completely drained thoroughly flush the cool ing system with clean tap water 10 Install the coolant drain bolt and its new gasket and then tighten the bolt to the specified torque 11 Pour the specified amount of the recommended coolant into the ra diator and reservoir 1 Radiator cap 2 Radiator cap retaining bolt 1 Coolant re...

Page 64: ...Replacing the air filter ele ment and cleaning the check hose The air filter element should be re placed at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart Have a Yamaha dealer replace the air filter element more frequently if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas However the air filter check hose can be easily reached and should be frequently checked and cleaned...

Page 65: ...heck the throttle grip free play and if necessary have a Yamaha deal er adjust it 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 must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart 1 Throttle grip free play 1 U1WSE...

Page 66: ...d 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 the center tread depth reaches the specified limit if the tire has a nail or glass fragments in it or if the side wall is cracked have a Ya...

Page 67: ...ass deformation is an evidence of ageing Old and aged tires shall be checked by tire specialists to ascertain their suitability for further use WARNING EWA10482 The front and rear tires should be of the same make and de sign otherwise the handling characteristics of the motorcy cle may be different which could lead to an accident Always make sure that the valve caps are securely installed to preve...

Page 68: ...g the specified wheels The wheel rims should be checked for cracks bends warp age or other damage before each ride If any damage is found have a Yamaha dealer replace the wheel Do not attempt even the smallest repair to the wheel A de formed or cracked wheel must be replaced The wheel should be balanced whenever either the tire or wheel has been changed or replaced An unbalanced wheel can result i...

Page 69: ...hten the locknut EAU37914 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 EWA14212 A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever can indicate the presence of air in the hydraulic system If there is air in the hydraulic system have a Yamaha dealer bleed the system be fore operating the v...

Page 70: ...ch is activated by the brake pedal and brake lever should come on just before braking takes effect If necessary have a Yamaha dealer adjust the brake light switches EAU22393 Checking the front and rear brake pads The front and rear brake pads must be checked for wear at the intervals spec ified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU36891 Front brake pads Each front brake pad is prov...

Page 71: ...U40262 Checking the brake fluid level Before riding check that the brake fluid is above the minimum level mark Check the brake fluid level with the top of the reservoir level Replenish the brake fluid if necessary Front brake Rear brake WARNING EWA16011 Improper maintenance can result in loss of braking ability Observe these precautions Insufficient brake fluid may al low air to enter the brake sy...

Page 72: ...s the brake pads wear it is normal for the brake fluid level to gradually go down A low brake fluid level may indi cate worn brake pads and or brake system leakage therefore be sure to check the brake pads for wear and the brake system for leakage If the brake fluid level goes down suddenly have a Yamaha dealer check the cause before further riding EAU22733 Changing the brake fluid Have a Yamaha d...

Page 73: ...920 To adjust the drive chain slack Consult a Yamaha dealer before ad justing the drive chain slack 1 Loosen the locknut at each end of the swingarm and then loosen the axle nut 2 To tighten the drive chain turn the drive chain slack adjusting nut at each end of the swingarm in direc tion a To loosen the drive chain turn the adjusting nut at each end of the swingarm in direction b and then push th...

Page 74: ...a tion chart otherwise it will quickly wear out especially when riding in dusty or wet areas Service the drive chain as follows NOTICE ECA10584 The drive chain must be lubricated after washing the motorcycle riding in the rain or riding in wet areas 1 Clean the drive chain with kero sene and a small soft brush NOTICE To prevent damaging the O rings do not clean the drive chain with steam cleaners ...

Page 75: ...ent unsafe condi tions EWA10712 EAU23115 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable The operation of the throttle grip should be checked before each ride In addition the cable should be lubricat ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart The throttle cable is equipped with a rubber cover Make sure that the cover is securely installed Even though th...

Page 76: ...edal pivots should be lu bricated if necessary Brake pedal Shift pedal EAU23144 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers The operation of the brake and clutch levers should be checked before each ride and the lever pivots should be lu bricated if necessary Brake lever Clutch lever Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease U1WSE2E0 book Page 26 Tuesday October 7 2014 9 17 AM ...

Page 77: ...it Otherwise the sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator re sulting in a possible loss of control EAU23252 Lubricating the rear suspen sion The pivoting points of the rear suspen sion must be lubricated by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart Recommended lubricants Brake lever Silicone grease Clutch lever Lithium soap bas...

Page 78: ...k the inner tubes for scratches damage and excessive oil leakage To check the operation 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion WARNING To avoid injury securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10752 2 While applying the front brake push down hard on the handle bars several times to check if the front fork compresses and re bounds ...

Page 79: ...d injury securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10752 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 steer ing EAU23292 Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must be checked at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance an...

Page 80: ...ng 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 quick ly if the vehicle is equipped with op tional electrical accessories NOTICE ECA16522 To charge a VRLA Valve Regulated Lead Acid battery a spec...

Page 81: ...the fuses The main fuse and the fuse boxes which contain the fuses for the individ ual circuits are located under the rider seat See page 3 19 TIP To access the main fuse remove the starter relay cover as shown MT07 1 Starter relay cover 2 Fuse box 3 Spare main fuse 4 Main fuse 2 3 4 1 1 Ignition fuse 2 Signaling system fuse 3 Headlight fuse 4 Fuel injection system fuse 5 Backup fuse for clock and...

Page 82: ...ave a Yamaha dealer check the electrical system 1 Ignition fuse 2 Signaling system fuse 3 Headlight fuse 4 Fuel injection system fuse 5 Backup fuse for clock and immobilizer sys tem 6 Radiator fan motor fuse 7 ABS solenoid fuse 8 ABS motor fuse 9 Parking lighting fuse 10 Auxiliary fuse 11 ABS control unit fuse 12 Spare fuse 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 12 12 Specified fuses Main fuse 30 0 A Auxiliary f...

Page 83: ...ughly 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 1 Remove the headlight unit by re moving the bolt and washer on each side 2 Disconnect the headlight coupler and then remove the headligh...

Page 84: ...maha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary EAU46405 Replacing the auxiliary light bulb If the auxiliary light bulb burns out re place it as follows 1 Remove the headlight unit See page 6 33 2 Remove the auxiliary light bulb socket together with the bulb by turning it counterclockwise 3 Remove the burnt out bulb by pulling it out of the socket 1 Headlight bulb holder 2 Headlight bulb 2 1 1 ...

Page 85: ...l is equipped with an LED type tail brake light If the tail brake light does not come on have a Yamaha dealer check it EAU24205 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 coun terclockwise 1 Auxiliary light bulb 1 1 Turn signal light lens 2 Screw 1 2 U1WSE2E0 book Page 35 Tuesday October 7...

Page 86: ...s washers and collars and then remove the license plate light bulb socket to gether with the bulb by pulling it out 2 Remove the burnt out bulb by pulling it out 3 Insert a new bulb into the socket 4 Install the socket together with the bulb by pushing it in and then install the license plate light unit by installing the collars washers and nuts 1 Turn signal light bulb 1 1 License plate light uni...

Page 87: ...e by placing a jack under the frame in front of the rear wheel 2 Raise the front wheel off the ground by using a motorcycle stand To service the rear wheel Raise the rear wheel off the ground by using a motorcycle stand or if a motor cycle stand is not available by placing a jack either under each side of the frame in front of the rear wheel or under each side of the swingarm EAU44792 Front wheel ...

Page 88: ...the front wheel so that it is on the ground and then put the sidestand down 4 Install the brake calipers by install ing the bolts TIP Make sure that there is enough space between the brake pads before install ing the brake calipers onto the brake discs 5 Install the brake hose holder by in stalling the bolt 6 Tighten the brake caliper bolts and the brake hose holder bolt to the specified torques 7...

Page 89: ...osen the locknut and drive chain slack adjusting nut on each side of the swingarm 2 Loosen the axle nut 3 Lift the rear wheel off the ground according to the procedure on page 6 37 4 Remove the axle nut washer and the drive chain slack adjusting plate 5 Push the wheel forward and then remove the drive chain from the rear sprocket Tightening torques Wheel axle 65 Nm 6 5 m kgf 47 ft lbf Front wheel ...

Page 90: ...y the brake after the wheel and brake disc have been removed otherwise the brake pads will be forced shut ECA11073 To install the rear wheel 1 Install the wheel the brake caliper bracket and the drive chain slack adjusting plate 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...

Page 91: ... power The following troubleshooting charts represent quick and easy procedures 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 may look like Yamaha parts but ...

Page 92: ...IODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 6 42 6 heaters or furnaces Gasoline or gasoline vapors can ignite or ex plode causing severe injury or prop erty damage U1WSE2E0 book Page 42 Tuesday October 7 2014 9 17 AM ...

Page 93: ...Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Operate the electric starter 4 Compression There is compression There is no compression The engine does not start Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle 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 engine does not sta...

Page 94: ...iss 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 th...

Page 95: ...tlet 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 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 Alway...

Page 96: ...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 97: ... to any rubber and plastic parts but treat them with a suitable care product Avoid using abrasive polishing compounds as they will wear away the paint TIP Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad vice on what products to use Washing rainy weather or humid climates can cause the headlight lens to fog Turning the headlight on for a short period of time will help remove the moisture from the lens EAU26183 Stor...

Page 98: ...he engine over EWA10952 e Remove the spark plug caps from the spark plugs and then install the spark plugs and the spark plug caps 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 tur...

Page 99: ...lter cartridge replacement 2 60 L 2 75 US qt 2 29 Imp qt Coolant quantity Coolant reservoir up to the maximum level mark 0 25 L 0 26 US qt 0 22 Imp qt Radiator including all routes 1 60 L 1 69 US qt 1 41 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Oil coated paper element Fuel Recommended fuel Premium unleaded gasoline Gasohol E10 acceptable Fuel tank capacity 14 L 3 70 US gal 3 08 Imp gal Fuel reserve a...

Page 100: ... 0 388 lb MT07A 0 173 kg 0 381 lb Front 225 kPa 2 25 kgf cm 33 psi Rear 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi High speed riding Front 225 kPa 2 25 kgf cm 33 psi Rear 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 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 MT5 50 Front brake Type Dual disc brake Operation Right hand operation Specified brake fluid DOT 4 Rear brake ...

Page 101: ...ator light LED Oil pressure warning light LED Turn signal indicator light LED Coolant temperature warning light LED Engine trouble warning light LED ABS warning light MT07A LED Immobilizer system indicator light LED Fuses Main fuse 30 0 A Auxiliary fuse 2 0 A Headlight fuse 15 0 A Signaling system fuse 10 0 A Ignition fuse 10 0 A Parking lighting fuse 7 5 A Radiator fan motor fuse 10 0 A Fuel inje...

Page 102: ...L NUMBER MODEL LABEL INFORMATION EAU26401 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the steering head pipe Record this number in the space pro vided TIP The vehicle identification number is used to identify your motorcycle and may be used to register your motorcy cle with the licensing authority in your area EAU26442 Engine serial number The engine serial numb...

Page 103: ...ffixed to the frame under the passenger seat See page 3 19 Record the information on this label in the space provided This infor mation will be needed when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer U1WSE2E0 book Page 2 Tuesday October 7 2014 9 17 AM ...

Page 104: ...andlebar switches 3 13 Hazard switch 3 13 Headlight bulb replacing 6 33 Helmet holding cable 3 20 High beam indicator light 3 4 Horn switch 3 13 I Identification numbers 9 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 3 25 Immobilizer system 3 1 Immobilizer system indicator light 3 5 Indicator lights and warning lights 3 3 L License plate light bulb replacing 6 36 Luggage strap holders 3 23 M Main switch stee...

Page 105: ...r lights 3 3 Turn signal light bulb replacing 6 35 Turn signal switch 3 13 V Valve clearance 6 15 Vehicle identification number 9 1 W Wheel bearings checking 6 29 Wheel front for non ABS models 6 37 Wheel rear for non ABS models 6 39 Wheels 6 18 U1WSE2E0 book Page 2 Tuesday October 7 2014 9 17 AM ...

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Page 108: ...PRINTED IN JAPAN 2014 10 0 3 1 CR E DIC183 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER Original instructions ...

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