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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

3-8

EAU00185

CAUTION:

Always wipe off spilled fuel immedi-
ately with a dry and clean soft cloth.
Fuel may deteriorate painted surfac-
es or plastic parts.

EAU00191

NOTE:

If knocking or pinging occurs, use a dif-
ferent brand of gasoline or higher oc-
tane grade.

EAU02969

Fuel cock

The fuel cock supplies fuel from the
tank to the carburetors while filtering it
also.
The fuel cock has three positions,
which should be set as shown in the il-
lustrations.

OFF
With the fuel cock in this position, fuel
will not flow. Always set the fuel cock to
this position when the engine is not
running.

ON
With the fuel cock in this position, fuel
flows to the carburetors. Set the fuel
cock to this position when starting the
engine and while riding.

Recommended fuel:

Regular unleaded gasoline with a
research octane number of 91 or
higher.

Fuel tank capacity:

Total:

18 L

Reserve:

3.5 L

1. Pointed end positioned over “OFF”

OFF: closed position

1. Pointed end positioned over “ON”

ON: normal position

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Summary of Contents for Royal Star XVZ1300A

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Page 2: ... s advantages 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 others from trouble and injury In addition the many tips given in this manual will help to keep your motorcycle in the best possible condition If you have any further questions do not hesitate to con tact your Yamaha dealer The Yamaha team wis...

Page 3: ...e taken to avoid damage to the motorcycle NOTE A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer NOTE This manual should be considered a permanent part of this motorcycle and should remain with it even if the motorcycle is subsequently sold Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality Therefore while this manual contains the most current product informatio...

Page 4: ...IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION EW000002 WARNING PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS MOTORCYCLE E_4YP_Info0 fm Page 2 Wednesday October 6 1999 10 13 AM ...

Page 5: ...AL 1999 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st Edition August 1999 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan E_4YP_Info0 fm Page 3 Wednesday October 6 1999 10 13 AM ...

Page 6: ...UMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 3 4 PRE OPERATION CHECKS 4 5 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS 5 6 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6 7 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7 8 SPECIFICATIONS 8 9 CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 INDEX E_4YP_Toc0 fm Page 1 Wednesday October 6 1999 10 02 AM ...

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Page 8: ...1 GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY 1 1 E_4YP_LabelTOC fm Page 1 Wednesday October 6 1999 10 02 AM ...

Page 9: ...ts of alcohol there is a tendency to take dangerous risks Protective clothing is as essential for the motorcycle rider as seat belts are for car drivers and passengers Always wear a complete motorcycle suit whether made of leather or tear resistant synthetic materials with protectors sturdy boots motorcycle gloves and a properly fitting helmet Optimum protective wear however should not encourage c...

Page 10: ...2 DESCRIPTION Left view 2 1 Right view 2 2 Controls Instruments 2 3 E_4YP_DescriptionTOC fm Page 1 Wednesday October 6 1999 10 03 AM ...

Page 11: ...rter choke knob page 3 9 3 Fuel cock page 3 8 4 Steering lock page 3 9 5 Tool kit page 6 1 6 Seat lock page 3 10 7 Rear turn signal lights page 6 28 8 Tail brake light page 6 28 9 Mufflers 10 Fuses page 6 25 E_4YP_Description fm Page 1 Wednesday October 6 1999 10 03 AM ...

Page 12: ...page 3 11 15 Rider seat page 3 10 16 Fuel tank page 3 7 17 Fuel tank cap page 3 7 18 Headlight page 6 27 19 Front turn signal light page 6 28 20 Rear brake pedal page 3 6 21 Rider footrest 22 Rear shock absorber spring preload adjusting nut page 3 13 E_4YP_Description fm Page 2 Wednesday October 6 1999 10 03 AM ...

Page 13: ...ts 1 Clutch lever page 3 5 2 Left handlebar switches page 3 4 3 Speedometer page 3 3 4 Right handlebar switches page 3 5 5 Throttle grip page 6 12 6 Front brake lever page 3 6 E_4YP_Description fm Page 3 Wednesday October 6 1999 10 03 AM ...

Page 14: ...al 3 6 Front brake lever 3 6 Rear brake pedal 3 6 Fuel tank cap 3 7 Fuel 3 7 Fuel cock 3 8 Starter choke knob 3 9 Steering lock 3 9 Rider seat 3 10 Helmet holders 3 11 Adjusting front fork preload 3 12 Adjusting rear shock absorber preload 3 13 Sidestand 3 15 Sidestand clutch switch operation check 3 15 E_4YP_FunctionsTOC fm Page 1 Wednesday October 6 1999 10 03 AM ...

Page 15: ...er circuits are off With the key at OFF push it into the main switch turn it counterclockwise to and remove it To cancel the parking turn the key clockwise EAU00056 Indicator lights EAU00063 1 High beam indicator light This indicator comes on when the headlight high beam is used EAU00079 2 Fuel level indicator light When the fuel level drops below ap proximately 3 5 L this light will come on When ...

Page 16: ... but this is normal EAU01257 6 Engine overheat indicator light This indicator light will come on if the engine overheats If the light comes on stop the engine immediately and allow the engine to cool To check that the in dicator light is working properly Turn the engine stop switch to and the main switch to ON Put the transmission in neutral or apply the clutch lever Push the start switch If the i...

Page 17: ... fuel stops in the future To reset the trip meter to 0 push the TRIP button until it displays TRIP then push it once again and hold it down for at least one second NOTE This motorcycle does not have a ta chometer However it is equipped with an engine speed limiter which pre vents the engine speed from exceed ing approximately 6 000 r min and the vehicle from exceeding a top riding speed of approxi...

Page 18: ...or the low beam EAU00127 3 Turn signal switch To signal a right hand turn push the switch to To signal a left hand turn push the switch to Once the switch is released it will return to the center position To cancel the signal push the switch in after it has returned to the center position EAU00129 4 Horn switch Press the switch to sound the horn E_4YP_Functions fm Page 4 Wednesday October 6 1999 1...

Page 19: ...o EAU00143 3 Start switch The starter motor cranks the engine when pushing the start switch EC000005 CAUTION See starting instructions prior to starting the engine EAU00152 Clutch lever The clutch lever is located on the left handlebar and the ignition circuit cut off system is incorporated in the clutch lever holder Pull the clutch lever to the handlebar to disengage the clutch and release the le...

Page 20: ...ft up and your toe to shift down EAU00158 Front brake lever The front brake lever is located on the right handlebar Pull it toward the han dlebar to apply the front brake EAU00162 Rear brake pedal The rear brake pedal is on the right side of the motorcycle Press down on the brake pedal to apply the rear brake 1 Shift pedal 1 Front brake lever E_4YP_Functions fm Page 6 Wednesday October 6 1999 10 0...

Page 21: ... unless the key is in the lock The key cannot be removed if the cap is not locked properly EW000023 WARNING Be sure the cap is properly installed and locked in place before riding the motorcycle EAU01183 Fuel Make sure there is sufficient fuel in the tank Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler tube as shown in the illustra tion EW000130 WARNING Do not overfill the fuel tank Avoid spilling ...

Page 22: ... which should be set as shown in the il lustrations OFF With the fuel cock in this position fuel will not flow Always set the fuel cock to this position when the engine is not running ON With the fuel cock in this position fuel flows to the carburetors Set the fuel cock to this position when starting the engine and while riding Recommended fuel Regular unleaded gasoline with a research octane numb...

Page 23: ...n on the starter choke Move the knob in direction b to turn off the starter choke EAU01214 Steering lock The steering lock is located on the left side of the head pipe To lock the steering 1 Turn the handlebars all the way to the right 2 Open the steering lock cover 3 Insert the key and turn it counter clockwise 1 8 turn 4 Push the key in and turn it back 1 8 turn clockwise 5 Check that the steeri...

Page 24: ... to align the holes in the two brackets and lock the steering with a suitable padlock EAU01604 Rider seat The rider seat lock is located behind the rider seat on the left side To open the seat insert the key in the seat lock and turn it counterclockwise Then remove the seat To reinstall the seat insert the projec tion on the front of the seat into the seat holder on the frame then push down on the...

Page 25: ...elmet on the left side holder use the helmet holding cable lo cated beside the tool kit Pass the ca ble through the buckle on the helmet strap then place both cable loops over the holder and close the seat securely EW000031 WARNING Never ride with a helmet secured in the seat lock The helmet may hit ob jects causing loss of control and possibly an accident 1 Helmet holder 2 1 Helmet holding cable ...

Page 26: ...ressure in the front fork Have your Yamaha dealer make this adjustment NOTE In order to check or adjust the air pres sure the motorcycle must be elevated so the front wheel is not in contact with the ground EW000037 WARNING Each fork leg must be set to the same pressure Uneven setting can cause poor handling and loss of sta bility EC000012 CAUTION Never exceed the maximum pres sure or oil seal dam...

Page 27: ...eload 1 Loosen the locknut 2 Turn the adjusting nut in direction a to increase spring pre load and in direction b to de crease spring preload The spring preload is determined by the spring set length Shortening the spring set length increases spring preload length ening the spring set length de creases spring preload 1 Special wrench 1 Locknut 2 Adjusting nut A Distance A E_4YP_Functions fm Page 1...

Page 28: ...cannot be held responsible for property damage or personal injury that may result from improper handling Do not tamper with or attempt to open the cylinder assembly Do not subject the shock ab sorber to an open flame or other high heat source This may cause the unit to explode due to excessive gas pressure Do not deform or damage the cylinder in any way Cylinder damage will result in poor damping ...

Page 29: ... operator in fulfilling the re sponsibility of retracting the sidestand Please check carefully the operating instructions listed be low and if there is any indication of a malfunction return the motorcycle to a Yamaha dealer immediately for repair EAU00331 Sidestand clutch switch operation check Check the operation of the sidestand switch and clutch switch against the in formation below CD 11E CD ...

Page 30: ...4 PRE OPERATION CHECKS Pre operation check list 4 1 E_4YP_PreopTOC fm Page 1 Wednesday October 6 1999 10 04 AM ...

Page 31: ...ke Check operation fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary Clutch Check operation fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary 6 16 Throttle grip and housing Check for smooth operation Lubricate if necessary 6 12 Engine oil Check oil level Fill with oil if necessary 6 7 6 9 Coolant reservoir tank Check coolant level F...

Page 32: ...olved WARNING If any item in the PRE OPERATION CHECK is not working properly have it inspected and repaired before operating the motorcycle Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened Tighten if necessary Fuel Check fuel level Fill with fuel if necessary 3 7 3 8 Lights signals and switches Check for proper operation 6 27 6 28 ITEM CHECKS PAGE E_4YP_Preop fm Pa...

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Page 34: ...PORTANT RIDING POINTS Starting the engine 5 1 Starting a warm engine 5 3 Shifting 5 3 Tips for reducing fuel consumption 5 4 Engine break in 5 5 Parking 5 6 E_4YP_OperationTOC fm Page 1 Wednesday October 6 1999 10 04 AM ...

Page 35: ...n Before starting out always be sure the sidestand is up Failure to retract the sidestand com pletely can result in a serious accident when you try to turn a corner EAU01588 Starting the engine NOTE This motorcycle is equipped with a starting and an ignition circuit cut off switch The engine can be started only under one of the following conditions The transmission is in neutral The sidestand is u...

Page 36: ...TE If the engine fails to start release the starter switch wait a few seconds then try again Each attempt should be as short as possible to preserve the bat tery Do not crank the engine more than 10 seconds on any one attempt ECA00003 CAUTION The oil level indicator light and en gine overheat indicator light should come on when the start switch is pushed and should go off when the start switch is ...

Page 37: ...ing a warm engine The starter choke is not required when the engine is warm EC000046 CAUTION See the Engine break in section prior to operating the motorcycle for the first time EAU00423 Shifting The transmission lets you control the amount of power you have available at a given speed for starting accelerating climbing hills etc The use of the shift pedal is shown in the illustration To shift into...

Page 38: ...hifting without using the clutch EAU00424 Tips for reducing fuel consumption Your motorcycle s fuel consumption depends to a large extent on your riding style The following tips can help reduce fuel consumption Warm up the engine before riding Turn off the starter choke as soon as possible Shift up swiftly and avoid high en gine speeds during acceleration Do not double clutch or rev the en gine wh...

Page 39: ... 0 150 km Avoid operation above 1 3 throttle Stop the engine and let it cool for 5 to 10 minutes after every hour of opera tion Vary the speed of the motorcycle from time to time Do not operate it at one set throttle position 150 500 km Avoid prolonged operation above 1 2 throttle Rev the motorcycle freely through the gears but do not use full throttle at any time 500 1 000 km Avoid cruising speed...

Page 40: ...n the fuel cock to OFF whenever stopping the engine EW000058 WARNING The exhaust system is hot Park the motorcycle in a place where pedes trians or children are not likely to touch the motorcycle Do not park the motorcycle on a slope or soft ground the motorcycle may over turn E_4YP_Operation fm Page 6 Wednesday October 6 1999 10 05 AM ...

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Page 42: ...ree play adjustment 6 17 Rear brake pedal height adjustment 6 17 Brake light switch adjustment 6 18 Checking the front and rear brake pads 6 19 Inspecting the brake fluid level 6 19 Brake fluid replacement 6 21 Brake and shift pedal lubrication 6 21 Brake and clutch lever lubrication 6 22 Sidestand lubrication 6 22 Front fork inspection 6 23 Battery 6 23 Fuse replacement 6 25 Headlight bulb replac...

Page 43: ...TER IN TERVALS TO MATCH THE ENVI RONMENT The most important points of motorcycle inspection adjustment and lubrication are explained in the fol lowing pages EW000060 WARNING If you are not familiar with motor cycle service this work should be done by a Yamaha dealer EAU00469 Tool kit The service information included in this manual is intended to provide you the owner with the necessary information...

Page 44: ...ce operation take your motorcycle to a Yamaha dealer for service EW000063 WARNING Modifications to this motorcycle not approved by Yamaha may cause loss of performance and render it unsafe for use Consult a Yamaha dealer before attempting any chang es E_4YP_Periodic fm Page 2 Wednesday October 6 1999 10 05 AM ...

Page 45: ...hs whichever comes first 5 Air filter Clean or replace if necessary 6 Clutch Check operation fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage See NOTE on page 6 5 Correct accordingly 7 Front brake Check operation fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage See NOTE on page 6 5 Correct accordingly Replace brake pads if necessary 8 Rear brake Check operation fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage See NOTE...

Page 46: ...rly tightened Tighten if necessary 15 Sidestand Check operation Lubricate and repair if necessary 16 Sidestand switch Check operation Replace if necessary 17 Front fork Check operation and for oil leakage Correct accordingly 18 Rear shock absorber assembly Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage Replace shock absorber assembly if necessary 19 Rear suspension relay arm and connecting arm...

Page 47: ...nchronization and starter operation Adjust if necessary 21 Engine oil Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage Correct if necessary Change Warm engine before draining 22 Engine oil filter cartridge Replace 23 Cooling system Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage Correct if necessary Change coolant every 24 000 km or 24 months whichever comes first 24 Final gear oil Check oil level ...

Page 48: ...to light tan color for a motor cycle that is being ridden normally If one spark plug shows a distinctly differ ent color there could be something wrong with the engine Do not attempt to diagnose such problems yourself In stead take the motorcycle to a Yamaha dealer You should periodical ly remove and inspect the spark plugs because heat and deposits will cause any spark plug to slowly break down a...

Page 49: ...4 to 1 2 turn past finger tight Have the spark plug tightened to the specified torque as soon as possible EAU01703 Engine oil Oil level inspection 1 Place the motorcycle on a level place and hold it in an upright posi tion Warm up the engine for seve ral minutes NOTE Be sure the motorcycle is positioned straight up when checking the oil level A slight tilt toward the side can result in false readi...

Page 50: ... filter cartridge re placement 1 Warm up the engine for several minutes 2 Stop the engine Place an oil pan under the engine and remove the oil filler cap 3 Remove the drain bolt and drain the oil 4 Remove the oil filter by using an oil filter wrench NOTE An oil filter wrench is available at a nearby Yamaha dealer 5 Reinstall the drain bolt and tighten it to the specified torque 6 Apply a light coa...

Page 51: ...n material en ters the crankcase 9 Start the engine and warm it up for several minutes While warming up check for oil leakage If oil leakage is found stop the engine immediately and check for the cause NOTE After the engine is started the oil level indicator light should go off if the oil is at the specified level EC000067 CAUTION If the indicator light flickers or re mains on immediately stop the...

Page 52: ...he level is low remove the rid er s seat open the reservoir tank cap and add coolant or distilled water to raise it to the specified level See page 3 10 for seat re moval procedures 4 Install the reservoir tank cap and rider s seat 5 Place the reservoir tank cover in the original position and install the screw EC000080 CAUTION Hard water or salt water is harmful to the engine You may use distilled...

Page 53: ...a Yamaha dealer who has the professional knowledge and experience to do so However the idle speed may be adjusted by the owner as part of routine maintenance EC000095 CAUTION The carburetors were set at the Yamaha factory after many tests If they are changed poor engine per formance and damage may result EAU01168 Idle speed adjustment NOTE A diagnostic tachometer must be used for this procedure 1 ...

Page 54: ... free play inspection There should be a free play of 4 6 mm at the throttle grip If the free play is incorrect ask a Yamaha dealer to make this adjustment EAU00637 Valve clearance adjustment The correct valve clearance changes with use resulting in improper fuel air supply or engine noise To prevent this the valve clearance must be adjusted regularly This adjustment however should be left to a pro...

Page 55: ... and safety Do not carry loosely packed items that can shift Securely pack your heaviest items close to the center of the motorcycle and dis tribute the weight evenly from side to side Properly adjust the suspen sion for your load and check the condition and pressure of your tires NEVER OVERLOAD YOUR MOTOR CYCLE Make sure the total weight of the cargo rider passenger and accessories fairing saddle...

Page 56: ...to loss of con trol Have excessively worn tires re placed by a Yamaha dealer immediately Brakes tires and relat ed wheel parts replacement should be left to a Yamaha Service Techni cian CE 11E NOTE These limits may be different by regula tion from country to country If so con form to the limits specified by the regulations of your own country Tire information This motorcycle is equipped with tube ...

Page 57: ... inspect the wheels before a ride Check for cracks bends or warpage of the wheels If any ab normal condition exists in a wheel consult a Yamaha dealer Do not attempt even small repairs to the wheel If a wheel is deformed or cracked it must be replaced Tires and wheels should be bal anced whenever either one is changed or replaced Failure to have a wheel balanced can result in poor performance adve...

Page 58: ... be inspect ed periodically for proper fluid level and leakage If the control lever free play becomes excessive and the motor cycle creeps or stalls when shifted into gear or if the clutch slips causing ac celeration to lag behind engine speed there is probably air in the clutch sys tem and it must be bled out Ask a Yamaha dealer to do this service Tightening torque Valve stem nut 1 6 Nm 0 16 m kg...

Page 59: ...the brake lever can indicate the presence of air in the brake sys tem This air must be removed by bleeding the brake system before the motorcycle is operat ed Air in the system will cause greatly diminished braking ca pability and can result in loss of control and an accident Have a Yamaha dealer inspect and bleed the system if necessary EAU00712 Rear brake pedal height adjustment The top of the b...

Page 60: ...ect and bleed the system if necessary EAU00713 Brake light switch adjustment The rear brake light switch is activated by the brake pedal and is properly ad justed when the brake light comes on just before braking takes effect To ad just the rear brake light switch hold the switch body so it does not rotate while turning the adjusting nut Turn the adjusting nut in direction a to make the brake ligh...

Page 61: ...embling the brake Inspect the groove If the groove has almost disap peared ask a Yamaha dealer to re place the pads EAU01800 Inspecting the brake fluid level Insufficient brake fluid may let air enter the brake or clutch system possibly causing them to become ineffective Before riding check that the brake fluid is above the minimum level and fill when necessary Low brake fluid levels may indicate ...

Page 62: ...luids may result in a harmful chemical reaction and lead to poor brake or clutch perfor mance Be careful that water does not en ter the master cylinder when refill ing Water will significantly lower the boiling point of the fluid and may result in vapor lock Brake fluid may deteriorate paint ed surfaces or plastic parts Al ways clean up spilled fluid immediately Have a Yamaha dealer check the caus...

Page 63: ...rsonnel Have the Yamaha dealer replace the following components during periodic maintenance or when they are dam aged or leaking oil seals every two years brake hoses every four years EAU02984 Brake and shift pedal lubrication Lubricate the pivoting parts Recommended lubricant Engine oil E_4YP_Periodic fm Page 21 Wednesday October 6 1999 10 05 AM ...

Page 64: ...rication Lubricate the sidestand pivoting point and metal to metal contact surfaces Check that the sidestand moves up and down smoothly EW000113 WARNING If the sidestand does not move smoothly consult a Yamaha dealer Recommended lubricant Engine oil Recommended lubricant Engine oil E_4YP_Periodic fm Page 22 Wednesday October 6 1999 10 05 AM ...

Page 65: ...handle bars several times and check if the fork rebounds smoothly EC000098 CAUTION If any damage or unsmooth move ment is found with the front fork consult a Yamaha dealer EAU00800 Battery This motorcycle is equipped with a sealed type battery Therefore it is not necessary to check the electrolyte or fill the battery with distilled water If the battery seems to have dis charged consult a Yamaha de...

Page 66: ...s Keep sparks flame cigarettes etc away Ventilate when charging or using in an enclosed space Always shield your eyes when working near batteries KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Battery storage When the motorcycle is not used for a month or longer remove the battery fully charge it and store it in a cool dry place EC000102 CAUTION Completely recharge the bat tery before storing Storing a discharged ...

Page 67: ...anel To remove the panel 1 Remove the upper side panel See under Sub fuse box 2 Remove the left passenger foot rest by removing the bolts 3 Remove the screw and pull the panel outward 1 Screw 1 Ignition fuse 2 Signaling system fuse 3 Headlight fuse 4 Fan fuse 5 Odometer fuse 6 Spare fuse 3 Specified fuses Ignition fuse 10 A Signaling system fuse 20 A Headlight fuse 20 A Fan fuse 10 A Odometer fuse...

Page 68: ... if the electrical device operates If the fuse immediately blows again con sult a Yamaha dealer EC000103 CAUTION Do not use fuses of higher amper age rating than those recommend ed Substitution of a fuse of improper rating can cause extensive electrical system damage and pos sibly a fire 1 Main fuse 2 Spare fuse Specified fuse Main fuse 30 A E_4YP_Periodic fm Page 26 Wednesday October 6 1999 10 05...

Page 69: ... away from a bulb while it is on as it is hot Do not touch a bulb until it cools down 4 Put a new bulb into position and secure it in place with the bulb holder EC000105 CAUTION Avoid touching the glass part of a bulb Keep it free from oil other wise the transparency of the glass life of the bulb and luminous flux will be adversely affected If oil gets on a bulb thoroughly clean it with a cloth mo...

Page 70: ...he factory trouble may occur during operation Any problem in the fuel compression or ignition systems can cause poor starting and loss of power The trouble shooting chart describes a quick easy procedure for making checks If your motorcycle requires any repair bring it to a Yamaha dealer The skilled technicians at a Yamaha dealership have the tools experience and know how to properly service your ...

Page 71: ...s compression No compression Go to ignition check Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect Remove spark plugs and check electrodes 3 Ignition Wet Dry Wipe clean with dry cloth and correct spark gap or replace spark plugs Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect Engine doesn t start ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect Engine doesn t start go to battery check Open throttle half way and start the engine Use the electric star...

Page 72: ...ressure to escape When the hissing sound has stopped press down on the cap while turning counterclockwise and remove it NOTE If it is difficult to get the recommended coolant tap water can be temporarily used provided that it is changed to the recom mended coolant as soon as possible Wait until the engine has cooled Check the coolant level in the reservoir tank and or radiator Level is OK Level is...

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Page 74: ...7 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE Care 7 1 Storage 7 4 E_4YP_CleaningTOC fm Page 1 Wednesday October 6 1999 10 06 AM ...

Page 75: ...tions Before cleaning 1 Cover up the muffler outlets with plastic bags 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 and wheel axles Always rinse the dir...

Page 76: ...since they cause water seepage and deterioration in the following ar eas seals of wheel bearings swingarm bearings forks and brakes electric components couplers connectors instru ments switches and lights breather hoses and vents For motorcycles equipped with a windshield Do not use strong cleaners or hard sponges as they will cause dulling or scratching Some cleaning compounds for plastic may lea...

Page 77: ...exhaust systems can be re moved through polishing 3 To prevent corrosion it is recom mended to apply a corrosion pro tection spray on all even chrome and nickel plated metal surfaces 4 Use spray oil as a universal clean er to remove any remaining dirt 5 Touch up minor paint damage caused by stones etc 6 Wax all painted surfaces 7 Let the motorcycle dry completely before storing it or covering it E...

Page 78: ...y to seep in and cause rust To prevent corrosion avoid damp cellars stables because of the presence of ammonia and areas where strong chemi cals are stored Long term Before storing your motorcycle for several months 1 Follow all the instructions in the Care section of this chapter 2 Drain the carburetor float cham bers by loosening the drain bolts this will prevent fuel deposits from building up P...

Page 79: ...6 Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and pedals as well as of the sidestand centerstand 7 Check and if necessary correct the tire air pressure then raise the motorcycle so that both of its wheels are off the ground Alterna tively turn the wheels a little every month in order to prevent the tires from becoming degraded in one spot 8 Cover up the muffler outlets with ...

Page 80: ...8 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications 8 1 How to use the conversion table 8 5 E_4YP_SpecTOC fm Page 1 Wednesday October 6 1999 10 06 AM ...

Page 81: ...ystem Electric starter Lubrication system Wet sump Engine oil Type Recommended engine oil classification API Service SE SF SG type or higher Quantity Periodic oil change 3 5 L With oil filter replacement 3 7 L Total amount 4 3 L 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 50 C SAE 10W 30 SAE 15W 40 SAE 20W 40 SAE 20W 50 SAE 10W 40 CAUTION Be sure to use motor oils that do not contain anti friction modifiers Passenger car...

Page 82: ...utch type Wet multiple disc Transmission Primary reduction system Spur gear Primary reduction ratio 1 667 Secondary reduction system Shaft drive Secondary reduction ratio 2 567 Transmission type Constant mesh 5 speed Operation Left foot operation Gear ratio 1st 2 438 2nd 1 579 3rd 1 160 4th 0 906 5th 0 750 Chassis Frame type Double cradle Caster angle 30 Trail 126 mm Tires Front Type Tubeless Size...

Page 83: ... C MT4 00 Brakes Front Type Dual disc brake Operation Right hand operation Fluid DOT 4 Rear Type Single disc brake Operation Right foot operation Fluid DOT 4 Suspension Front Type Telescopic fork Rear Type Swingarm link suspension Shock absorber Front Coil air spring oil damper Rear Coil spring gas oil damper Wheel travel Front 140 mm Rear 95 mm Electrical sysyem Ignition system T C I digital Char...

Page 84: ...r light 12 V 1 7 W 1 High beam indicator light 12 V 1 7 W 1 Oil level indicator light 12 V 1 7 W 1 Turn indicator light 12 V 1 7 W 1 Fuel level indicator light 14 V 3 W 1 Engine overheat indicator light 12 V 1 7 W 1 Overdrive Engine trouble indicator light 12 V 1 7 W 1 Fuses Main fuse 30 A Ignition fuse 10 A Signaling system fuse 20 A Headlight fuse 20 A Fan fuse 10 A Odometer fuse 5 A E_4YP_Spec ...

Page 85: ...RIAL Metric unit Multiplier Imperial unit Torque m kg m kg cm kg cm kg 7 233 86 794 0 0723 0 8679 ft lb in lb ft lb in lb Weight kg g 2 205 0 03527 lb oz Speed km hr 0 6214 mph Distance km m m cm mm 0 6214 3 281 1 094 0 3937 0 03937 mi ft yd in in Volume Capacity cc cm3 cc cm3 lt liter lt liter 0 03527 0 06102 0 8799 0 2199 oz IMP liq cu in qt IMP liq gal IMP liq Misc kg mm kg cm2 Centigrade C 55 ...

Page 86: ...9 CONSUMER INFORMATION Identification number records 9 1 Key identification number 9 1 Vehicle identification number 9 1 Model label 9 2 E_4YP_ConsumerTOC fm Page 1 Wednesday October 6 1999 10 07 AM ...

Page 87: ...AU01041 Key identification number The key identification number is stamped on the key tag Record this number in the space provided and use it for reference when obtaining a new key EAU01043 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 m...

Page 88: ... the frame under the seat See page 3 10 for seat removal procedures Record the infor mation on this label in the space pro vided This information will be needed to order spare parts from your Yamaha dealer 1 Model label E_4YP_Consumer fm Page 2 Wednesday October 6 1999 10 07 AM ...

Page 89: ... 3 4 Dimmer switch 3 4 Engine stop switch 3 5 Horn switch 3 4 Lights switch 3 5 Pass switch 3 4 Start switch 3 5 Turn signal switch 3 4 Headlight bulb replacement 6 27 Helmet holders 3 11 High beam indicator light 3 1 Horn switch 3 4 I Identification number records 9 1 Idle speed adjustment 6 11 Indicator lights 3 1 Engine overheat indicator light 3 2 Fuel level indicator light 3 1 High beam indic...

Page 90: ...ngine 5 1 Start switch 3 5 Steering lock 3 9 Storage 7 4 T Throttle cable free play inspection 6 12 Tips for reducing fuel consumption 5 4 Tires 6 13 Tool kit 6 1 Troubleshooting 6 28 Troubleshooting chart 6 29 Turn indicator light 3 2 Turn signal and taillight bulb replacement 6 28 Turn signal switch 3 4 V Valve clearance adjustment 6 12 Vehicle identification number 9 1 W Wheels 6 15 E_4YPIX fm ...

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