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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

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3. If the coolant is at or below the

minimum level mark, remove the
coolant reservoir cap guard by re-
moving the bolt, and then remove
the reservoir cap.

WARNING! Re-

move only the coolant reservoir
cap. Never attempt to remove
the ra

iator cap when the en-

ine is hot.

[EWA15162]

4. Add coolant to the maximum level

mark, and then install the reservoir
cap.

NOTICE:

If coolant is not

availa

le, use

istille

water or

soft tap water instea

. Do not

use har

water or salt water

since it is harmful to the en

ine.

If water has

een use

instea

of coolant, replace it with cool-
ant as soon as possi

le, other-

wise the coolin

system will not

e protecte

ainst frost an

corrosion. If water has

een

to the coolant, have a

Yamaha

ealer check the anti-

freeze content of the coolant as
soon as possi

le, otherwise the

effectiveness of the coolant will

e re

uce

[ECA10473]

5. Install the coolant reservoir cap

guard by installing the bolt.

EAU46426

To chan

e the coolant

1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-

face and let the engine cool if nec-
essary.

2. Remove cowling A. (See page

6-8.)

3. Remove the right air intake duct

by removing the bolts.

4. Place a container under the en-

gine to collect the used coolant.

5. Remove the radiator cap.

WARNING! Never attempt to re-
move the ra

iator cap when the

ine is hot.

[EWA10382]

1. Coolant reservoir cap
2. Coolant reservoir cap guard
3. Bolt
4. Maximum level mark
5. Minimum level mark

Coolant reservoir capacity (up to
the maximum level mark):

0.27 L (0.29 US qt, 0.24 Imp.qt)

1. Bolt
2. Right air intake duct

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Summary of Contents for VMAX VMX17

Page 1: ...DIC183 VMX17 OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle 2CE 28199 E0 English E ...

Page 2: ... 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: ...addition the many tips given in this manual will help keep your motorcycle in the best possible condition If you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides So remember to put safety first Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality Therefore while this manual contains the most cur rent pro...

Page 4: ...ial 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 NOT...

Page 5: ...AL 2014 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition July 2014 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan U2CEE0E0 book Page 2 Wednesday August 27 2014 11 11 AM ...

Page 6: ...JUSTMENT 6 1 Owner s tool kits 6 2 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system 6 3 General maintenance and lubrication chart 6 4 Removing and installing the cowling and panels 6 8 Checking the spark plugs 6 10 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge 6 11 Final gear oil 6 14 Coolant 6 16 Air filter element 6 19 Checking the engine idling speed 6 20 Checking the throttle grip free play 6 ...

Page 7: ... turn signal light bulb 6 38 Replacing a license plate light bulb 6 39 Supporting the motorcycle 6 40 Troubleshooting 6 40 Troubleshooting charts 6 42 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 INDEX 10 1 U2CEE0E0 book Page 2 Wednesday August 27 2014 11 11 AM ...

Page 8: ... 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 recognize...

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 s...

Page 10: ...cle is changed To avoid the possibility of an accident use extreme caution when adding cargo or accessories to your motorcycle Use extra care when riding a motorcycle that has added cargo or accessories Here along with the information about accessories below are some general guidelines to follow if loading cargo to your motorcycle The total weight of the operator pas senger accessories and cargo m...

Page 11: ...ange 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 Caref...

Page 12: ...truc 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 m...

Page 13: ...ock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting knob page 3 29 8 Luggage strap holder page 3 31 9 Final gear oil check bolt page 6 14 10 Final gear oil drain bolt page 6 14 11 Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting knob page 3 29 12 Sidestand page 3 31 13 Shift pedal page 3 19 14 Engine oil drain bolt page 6 11 15 Engine oil filter cartridge page 6 11 16 Front fork compression damp...

Page 14: ...ap holder page 3 31 4 Rider seat page 3 25 5 Fuse box 1 page 6 34 6 Radiator cap page 6 16 7 Coolant reservoir page 6 16 8 Engine oil level check window page 6 11 9 Brake pedal page 3 20 10 Fuse box 2 page 6 34 11 Shock absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting knob page 3 29 U2CEE0E0 book Page 2 Wednesday August 27 2014 11 11 AM ...

Page 15: ...fluid reservoir page 6 25 4 Speedometer unit page 3 7 5 Shift timing indicator light page 3 6 6 Front brake fluid reservoir page 6 25 7 Right handlebar switches page 3 17 8 Brake lever page 3 20 9 Throttle grip page 6 20 10 Multi function display page 3 8 11 Main switch steering lock page 3 2 U2CEE0E0 book Page 3 Wednesday August 27 2014 11 11 AM ...

Page 16: ...LY 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 code re...

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 electrical...

Page 18: ... in and then turn it to OFF while still pushing it EAU34342 Parking The steering is locked and the taillight license plate light and auxiliary light are on The hazard lights and turn signal lights can be turned on but all other electrical systems are off The key can be removed The steering must be locked before the key can be turned to NOTICE ECA11021 Do not use the parking position for an extende...

Page 19: ...on proceed as follows 1 Set the engine stop switch to 2 Turn the key to OFF wait two minutes and then turn the key to ON 3 If the warning light comes on and does not go off check the engine oil level See page 6 11 If the warning light still stays on after confirming the oil level is correct have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle TIP This warning light will not come on when the engine is idling whe...

Page 20: ...lfunction is corrected The fuel level warning light the fuel meter and the fuel level warning indicator will flash eight times and then go off for 3 0 seconds If this occurs 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 immediately and allow the en gine to cool The electrical cir...

Page 21: ... 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 a Yamaha dealer check the brake system and electri cal circuits as soon as possible TIP If the start switch is pushed while the engine is running the ABS warning light will come on but this is not a mal functi...

Page 22: ...eling speed TIP For the UK The speedometer can be switched be tween kilometers and miles To switch the speedometer press the SELECT button for at least two seconds A SELECT button and a RESET button are located on the handlebar holder Tachometer The tachometer allows the rider to monitor the engine speed and keep it within the ideal power range When the key is turned to ON the tachometer needle wi...

Page 23: ...re located on the handlebar holder These buttons allow you to control or change the settings in the multi function display The multi function display is set to the Normal mode every time the key is turned to ON Normal mode The following functions are available in the Normal mode an odometer a clock two tripmeters which show the distance traveled since they were last set to zero a fuel reserve trip...

Page 24: ...f you do not reset the fuel reserve tripmeter manu ally it resets itself automatically and the display returns to the prior meter after refueling and traveling 5 km 3 mi Fuel meter The fuel meter indicates the amount of fuel in the fuel tank The fuel level dis played decreases towards E Empty as the fuel tank level decreases When the fuel amount in the fuel tank de creases to 3 9 L 1 03 US gal 0 8...

Page 25: ...elect mode The following items can be set adjust ed in this mode brightness shift timing indicator light clock stopwatch countdown clock system status maintenance counters TIP To return to the Normal mode push SELECT to scroll to then push RESET Adjusting the brightness This function allows you to adjust the brightness of the tachometer panel and speedometer Meter panel the tachometer needle Needl...

Page 26: ...ECT and highlight Off to deactivate the indicator light the indicator light neither comes on nor flashes TIP The indicator light flashes once every two seconds to show that it has been deactivated The indicator light goes off after this menu is exited 5 Push RESET to set the shift tim ing indicator light activity 6 Push RESET again to return to the previous menu Setting the r min in relation to th...

Page 27: ...ine speed 8 Push RESET again to return to the previous menu To set individual gear r min 1 Push SELECT to highlight gears from 1st through 5th then push RESET 2 Push RESET and the r min digits for the highlighted gear start flash ing then perform steps 4 8 under To set all gears to the same r min in order to set the r min for the individual gears TIP After setting r min for individual gears if All...

Page 28: ...RESET again to return to the previous menu Resetting all the brightness and shift timing indicator light functions This resets all settings made to the brightness and shift timing indicator light functions 1 Push SELECT to highlight Dis play 2 Push RESET 3 Push SELECT to highlight All reset 4 Push RESET then push SE LECT to highlight Yes 5 Push RESET to reset the bright ness and shift timing light...

Page 29: ...SET 3 Push SELECT to highlight Countdown 4 Push RESET The multi function display changes to the Normal mode the stopwatch is displayed in place of the clock and the transmission gear indicator changes to the countdown clock 5 Push SELECT or shift into gear and the countdown clock starts counting down from 5 Simulta neously the shift timing indicator light flashes according to the number displayed ...

Page 30: ... warn ing light comes on the Normal mode is automatically displayed 1 Push SELECT to highlight Sys tem status then push RESET 2 Push SELECT to highlight Yes then push RESET High lighting No and pushing RE SET returns to the previous menu The display changes to the status screen Push SELECT and the various trip meters and the odometer are dis played in the following order TRIP F TRIP 1 TRIP 2 ODO T...

Page 31: ...ance 2 Push RESET 3 Push SELECT to highlight the item to reset 4 Push RESET to reset the item TIP The bottom area was left blank for another item the rider cares to check the distance of since it has been changed replaced or checked i e air filter element en gine parts etc Letters and numbers cannot be entered in the blank area 5 Push SELECT to scroll to 6 Push RESET to return to the pre vious men...

Page 32: ... re registering key to start the engine TIP Make sure there are no other immobi lizer keys close to the main switch and do not 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 starting the engine with the standard keys 3 If one or both of the standard ...

Page 33: ...urns or when the throttle cable is stuck EAU12713 Start switch Push this switch to crank the engine with the starter See page 5 1 for start ing instructions prior to starting the en gine EAU42342 The engine trouble warning light and ABS warning light may come on when the key is turned to ON and the start switch is pushed but this does not in dicate a malfunction EAU12735 Hazard switch With the key...

Page 34: ...ver pushed away from the handlebar grip Make sure that the appropriate setting on the adjusting dial is aligned with the arrow mark on the clutch lever The clutch lever is equipped with a clutch switch which is part of the igni tion circuit cut off system See page 3 32 EAU12872 Shift pedal The shift pedal is located on the left side of the motorcycle and is used in combination with the clutch leve...

Page 35: ...he ad justing knob while holding the lever pushed away from the throttle 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 EAU12944 Brake pedal The brake pedal is located on the right side of the motorcycle To apply the rear brake press down on the brake pedal 1 Brake lever 2 Brake lever position adjusting knob ...

Page 36: ... 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 click ing noise can be heard from un der the seat and if the brake lever or brake pedal is even slightly ap plied a vibration can be felt at the lever an...

Page 37: ...inserted in the lock and with the mark on the cap aligned with the mark on the fuel tank 2 Turn the key counterclockwise to the original position and then re move it 3 Return the backrest to the original position TIP The fuel tank cap cannot be installed unless the key is in the lock In addi tion the key cannot be removed if the cap is not properly installed and locked WARNING EWA10132 Make sure t...

Page 38: ...A10072 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 your skin wash with soap and water If gaso line spills on your c...

Page 39: ...nd replace if necessary Make sure that the end of each hose is not blocked and clean if necessary EAU13446 Catalytic converters This vehicle is equipped with catalytic converters 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 other materials that easily burn Park...

Page 40: ...r seat 1 Pull the rider seat backrest release lever on the left side of the vehicle as shown The backrest will slide forward 2 Remove the bolts and then pull the rider seat off To install the rider seat 1 Insert the projection on the front of the rider seat into the seat holder as shown 1 Rider seat backrest release lever 1 1 Rider seat backrest 1 Bolt 1 1 U2CEE0E0 book Page 25 Wednesday August 27...

Page 41: ...krest will slide forward 2 Remove the bolts and then pull the passenger seat off To install the passenger seat 1 Insert the projection on the pas senger seat into the seat holder as shown 2 Place the passenger seat in the original position and then install the bolts 3 Return the backrest to the original position TIP Make sure that the passenger seat is properly secured before riding 1 Projection 2...

Page 42: ...rection a To decrease the spring pre load and thereby soften the suspension turn the adjusting bolt on each fork leg in direction b Align the appropriate groove on the ad justing mechanism with the top of the front fork cap bolt Rebound damping force To increase the rebound damping force and thereby harden the rebound damping turn the adjusting knob on each fork leg in direction a To de crease the...

Page 43: ...tual number of clicks always represents the entire ad justing range To obtain a precise ad justment it would be advisable to check the number of clicks of each damping force adjusting mechanism and to modify the specifications as necessary Rebound damping setting Minimum soft 17 click s in direction b Standard 12 click s in direction b Maximum hard 1 click s in direction b With the adjusting knob ...

Page 44: ...TIP Align the appropriate mark on the ad justing mechanism with the end of the adjusting knob Rebound damping force To increase the rebound damping force and thereby harden the rebound damping turn the adjusting knob in di rection a To decrease the rebound damping force and thereby soften the rebound damping turn the adjusting knob in direction b 1 Spring preload adjusting knob Spring preload sett...

Page 45: ...gen gas Read and understand the fol lowing information before handling the shock absorber assembly Do not tamper with or attempt to open the cylinder assembly Do not subject the shock ab sorber assembly to an open flame or other high heat source This may cause the unit to ex plode due to excessive gas pressure Do not deform or damage the cylinder in any way Cylinder damage will result in poor damp...

Page 46: ...6 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 TIP The built in sidestand switch is part of the ignition circuit cut off system which cuts the ignition in certain situa tions See the following section for an explanation of the ignition circuit cut off system WARNING EWA10242 The vehicle must not be...

Page 47: ...tions It prevents starting when the transmission 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 syste...

Page 48: ...ove the sidestand up 11 Keep the clutch lever pulled 12 Push the start switch Does the engine start The system is OK The motorcycle can be ridden The neutral switch may not be working correctly The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The sidestand switch may not be working correctly The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The clutch switch ...

Page 49: ... 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 23 3 24 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 6 11 Final gear oil Check vehicle for oil leakage 6 14 Coolant Check coolant level ...

Page 50: ...icate ca ble and grip housing 6 20 6 27 Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 6 27 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 6 21 6 23 Brake and shift pedals Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary 6 28 Brake and clutch levers Make sure that operation is s...

Page 51: ...ON CHECKS 4 3 4 Sidestand switch Check operation of ignition circuit cut off system If system is not working correctly have Yamaha dealer check vehicle 3 31 ITEM CHECKS PAGE U2CEE0E0 book Page 3 Wednesday August 27 2014 11 11 AM ...

Page 52: ...pushing the start switch an engine 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 EAU51693 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 wit...

Page 53: ... a Yamaha dealer to check the electrical circuit 3 Start the engine by pushing the start switch If the engine fails to start release the start switch wait a few sec onds and then try again Each starting attempt should be as short as possible to preserve the battery Do not crank the engine more than 10 seconds on any one attempt NOTICE ECA11043 For maximum engine life never ac celerate hard when th...

Page 54: ... high engine speeds with no load on the en gine Turn the engine off instead of let ting it idle for an extended length of time e g in traffic jams at traf fic lights or at railroad crossings EAU16842 Engine break in There is never a more important period in the life of your engine than the period between 0 and 1600 km 1000 mi For this reason you should read the fol lowing material carefully Since ...

Page 55: ...a Yamaha dealer check the vehi cle 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 ...

Page 56: ...rforming 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 drum...

Page 57: ...d in this manual and the tools provided in the tool kits are intended to assist you in the performance of preventive mainte nance and minor repairs However other 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 U2CEE0...

Page 58: ...tenance 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 Replace 3 Valves Check valve clearance Adjust Every 40000 km 24000 mi 4 Fuel injection sys tem Adjust synchronization 5...

Page 59: ...and vehicle for fluid leakage Replace brake pads Whenever worn to the limit 4 Rear brake Check operation fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage Replace brake pads Whenever worn to the limit 5 Brake hoses Check for cracks or damage Check for correct routing and clamping Replace Every 4 years 6 Brake fluid Replace Every 2 years 7 Wheels Check runout and for damage 8 Tires Check tread depth and fo...

Page 60: ...14 Brake pedal pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 15 Clutch lever pivot shaft Lubricate with silicone grease 16 Shift pedal pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 17 Sidestand Check operation Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 18 Sidestand switch Check operation 19 Front fork Check operation and for oil leak age 20 Shock absorber as sembly Check operation and ...

Page 61: ...play and pulley position 26 Final gear oil Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage Change 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 CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JO...

Page 62: ...ly when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas Hydraulic brake and clutch service Regularly check and if necessary correct the brake fluid and clutch fluid levels Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers as well as clutch master and release cylinders and change the brake and clutch fluids Replace the brake and clutch hoses every four years and if c...

Page 63: ...a panel needs to be re moved and installed EAU46431 Cowling A To remove the cowling 1 Remove the rider seat See page 3 25 2 Remove panel C See page 6 9 3 Remove the bolts and then pull the cowling off To install the cowling 1 Place the cowling in the original position and then install the bolts 2 Install the panel 3 Install the rider seat 1 Cowling A 2 Panel A 1 2 1 Panel B 2 Panel C 1 2 1 Bolt 1 ...

Page 64: ...iginal po sition 2 Turn the key counterclockwise to the original position and then re move it Panel B To remove the panel 1 Remove the bolt 2 Pull the panel outward To install the panel Place the panel in the original position and then install the bolt Panel C To remove the panel 1 Remove the bolt 2 Pull the panel upward 1 Unlock 2 Panel A 2 1 1 Bolt 2 Panel B 1 2 U2CEE0E0 book Page 9 Wednesday Au...

Page 65: ...r when the vehicle is ridden normally and all spark plugs installed in the engine should have the same color If any spark plug shows a dis tinctly different color the engine could be operating improperly Do not at tempt to diagnose such problems yourself Instead have a Yamaha deal er check the vehicle If a spark plug shows signs of elec trode erosion and excessive carbon or other deposits it shoul...

Page 66: ...iodic maintenance and lubrication chart To check the engine oil level 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion A slight tilt to the side can result in a false reading 2 Start the engine warm it up for several minutes and then turn it off 3 Wait a few minutes until the oil set tles and then check the oil level through the check window locat ed at the bottom right ...

Page 67: ...n oil filter wrench is available at a Yamaha dealer 6 Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to the O ring of the new oil filter cartridge TIP Make sure that the O ring is properly seated 7 Install the new oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench and then tighten it to the specified torque with a torque wrench 1 Engine oil filler cap 1 Engine oil drain bolt 2 Gasket 1 2 1 1 Oil filter wrench ...

Page 68: ...n let it idle for several minutes while checking it for oil leakage If oil is leaking immediately turn the engine off and check for the cause TIP After the engine is started the engine oil level warning light should go off if the oil level is sufficient NOTICE ECA10402 If the oil level warning light flickers or remains on even if the oil level is correct immediately turn the engine off and have a ...

Page 69: ...el 2 Remove the final gear oil check bolt and its gasket and check that oil flows out 3 If no oil flows out remove the final gear case breather cap by remov ing the bolt and washer and then remove the final gear oil filler bolt and its gasket 4 Check the gaskets for damage and replace them if necessary 5 Pour the recommended type of oil in the final gear oil filler hole until it flows out of the o...

Page 70: ...ler bolt the final gear oil drain bolt and their gasket to drain the oil from the final gear case 5 Install the drain bolt and its new gasket and then tighten the bolt to the specified torque 6 Remove the final gear oil check bolt and its gasket Tightening torque Final gear case breather cap bolt 10 Nm 1 0 m kgf 7 2 ft lbf 1 Final gear case breather cap bolt 2 Washer 3 Final gear case breather cap...

Page 71: ...nance and lubrication chart EAU46694 To check the coolant level 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion TIP The coolant level must be checked on a cold engine since the level varies with engine tem perature Make sure that the vehicle is posi tioned straight up when checking the coolant level A slight tilt to the side can result in a false reading 2 Check the coo...

Page 72: ...er has been added to the coolant have a Yamaha dealer check the anti freeze content of the coolant as soon as possible otherwise the effectiveness of the coolant will be reduced ECA10473 5 Install the coolant reservoir cap guard by installing the bolt EAU46426 To change the coolant 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and let the engine cool if nec essary 2 Remove cowling A See page 6 8 3 Remov...

Page 73: ...ing to drain the cooling system 11 After the coolant is completely drained thoroughly flush the cool ing system with clean tap water 12 Install the coolant drain screw and its new O ring 13 Hold the vehicle upright and pour the specified amount of the rec ommended coolant into the radia tor and reservoir NOTICE Failing to hold the vehicle upright when filling the radiator with coolant may cause ai...

Page 74: ...ap and the cap guard 19 Start the engine and then check the vehicle for coolant leakage If coolant is leaking have a Yamaha dealer check the cooling system 20 Install the right air intake duct by installing the bolts 21 Install the cowling EAU36765 Air filter element The air filter element must be replaced at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart Have a Yamaha d...

Page 75: ...rottle grip Periodi cally check 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 Engine...

Page 76: ...ar 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 Yamaha dealer replace the tire immediately TIP The...

Page 77: ... accompanied by carcass 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 securel...

Page 78: ...ecified 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 in poor p...

Page 79: ...If there is air in the hydraulic system have a Yamaha dealer bleed the system be fore operating the vehicle Air in the hydraulic system will diminish the braking performance which may re sult in loss of control and an acci dent EAU36504 Brake light switches The brake light which is activated by the brake pedal and brake lever should come on just before braking takes effect If necessary have a Yama...

Page 80: ...ars have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set EAU22471 Rear brake pads Each rear brake pad is provided with a wear indicator groove which allows you to check the brake pad wear with out having to disassemble the brake To check the brake pad wear check the wear indicator groove If a brake pad has worn to the point that the wear indicator groove has almost disap peared have a Yamaha deale...

Page 81: ...ful chemical reaction Be careful that water or dust does not enter the brake fluid reservoir when refilling Water will significantly lower the boil ing point of the fluid and may re sult in vapor lock and dirt may clog the ABS hydraulic unit valves NOTICE ECA17641 Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces or plastic parts Always clean up spilled fluid immediately As the brake pads wear it is normal ...

Page 82: ...dealer check or re place it WARNING Damage to the outer housing of cables may result in internal rusting and cause inter ference with cable movement Re place damaged cables as soon as possible to prevent unsafe condi tions EWA10712 EAU23115 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable The operation of the throttle grip should be checked before each ride In addition the cable should be lubr...

Page 83: ...al pivots should be lu bricated if necessary Brake pedal Shift pedal EAU43602 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 U2CEE0E0 book Page 28 Wednesday August 27 2014 11 11 AM ...

Page 84: ...ave a Yamaha dealer check or repair it Otherwise the sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator re sulting in a possible loss of control EAUM1653 Lubricating the swingarm piv ots The swingarm pivots must be lubricat ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart Recommended lubricant Silicone grease Recommended lubricant Lithium...

Page 85: ... fork compresses and re bounds smoothly NOTICE ECA10591 If any damage is found or the front fork does not operate smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or re pair it EAU23284 Checking the steering Worn or loose steering bearings may cause danger Therefore the operation of the steering must be checked as fol lows at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart 1 Place a s...

Page 86: ...alve Regulated Lead Acid battery There is no need to check the electro lyte or to add distilled water However the battery lead connections need to be checked and if necessary tight ened WARNING EWA10761 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 batteri...

Page 87: ...then the positive battery lead by removing their bolt NOTICE When removing the battery be sure the key is turned to OFF then discon nect the negative lead before disconnecting the positive lead ECA16303 3 Remove the battery cover bolts lift the battery cover together with the ECU then move the cover to the side 4 Remove the main fuse together with the holding band from its holder 5 Disconnect coup...

Page 88: ...e key is turned to OFF then discon nect the negative lead before disconnecting the positive lead ECA16303 2 If the battery will be stored for more than two months check it at least once a month and fully charge it if necessary To install the battery TIP Be sure the battery is fully charged 1 Place the battery in its compart ment 2 Fold the heat insulator back to its original position NOTICE Make s...

Page 89: ...d battery can cause permanent battery damage EAU46455 Replacing the fuses The main fuse and the ABS motor fuse are located behind cowling A See page 6 8 Fuse box 1 is located under the rider seat See page 3 25 Fuse box 1 Fuse box 2 is located behind panel B See page 6 8 1 Main fuse 2 ABS motor fuse 3 ABS motor spare fuse 1 3 2 1 ABS solenoid fuse 2 Fuel injection system fuse 3 Spare fuse 1 2 3 U2C...

Page 90: ...ave a Yamaha dealer check the electrical system 1 Ignition fuse 2 ABS control unit fuse 3 Headlight fuse 4 Backup fuse for clock and immobilizer sys tem 5 Electronic throttle valve fuse 6 Radiator fan motor fuse 7 Spare fuse 8 Signaling system fuse 9 Parking lighting fuse 10 Sub radiator fan motor fuse 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 7 9 Specified fuses Main fuse 50 0 A Ignition fuse 20 0 A Parking lighting fu...

Page 91: ...d 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 bolts 2 Disconnect the headlight coupler and then remove the bulb cover 3 Unhook the headlight bulb holder and then rem...

Page 92: ...light bulb burns out re place it as follows 1 Remove the headlight unit See page 6 36 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 4 Insert a new bulb into the socket 5 Install the socket together with the bulb by turning it clockwise 6 Install the headlight unit 1 Auxiliary light bulb soc...

Page 93: ...he turn signal light lens by removing the screw 2 Remove the burnt out bulb by pushing it in and turning it coun terclockwise 3 Insert a new bulb into the socket push it in and then turn it clock wise until it stops 4 Install the lens by installing the screw NOTICE Do not over tighten the screw otherwise the lens may break ECA11192 1 Screw 2 Turn signal light lens 1 2 1 Turn signal light bulb 1 U2...

Page 94: ...lling it out 5 Remove the burnt out bulb by pulling it out 6 Insert a new bulb into the socket 7 Install the socket together with the bulb by pushing it in and then turning it clockwise until it stops 8 Place the license plate light unit in the original position and then in stall the bolts 9 Install the holding plate by install ing the bolts 1 Holding plate 2 Bolt 1 2 1 License plate light unit bo...

Page 95: ...jack either under each side of the frame in front of the rear wheel or under each side of the swingarm EAU25872 Troubleshooting Although Yamaha motorcycles receive a thorough inspection before shipment from the factory trouble may occur during operation Any problem in the fuel compression or ignition systems for example can cause poor starting and loss of power The following troubleshooting charts...

Page 96: ...DIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 6 41 6 heaters or furnaces Gasoline or gasoline vapors can ignite or ex plode causing severe injury or prop erty damage U2CEE0E0 book Page 41 Wednesday August 27 2014 11 11 AM ...

Page 97: ... engine does not start Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Remove the spark plugs and check the electrodes 3 Ignition Wipe off with a dry cloth or replace the spark plugs Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Check the compression The engine does not start Check the ignition Operate the electric starter 2 Battery The engine turns over quickly The engine turns over slo...

Page 98: ... 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 the cooling system for leak...

Page 99: ...e muffler outlets 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 and wheel axles Always rinse the di...

Page 100: ... 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 corrosive in combination ...

Page 101: ... 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 EWA11132 Contaminants on the brakes or tires can cause loss of control Make sure that there is no oil or wax on the brakes or tires If necessary clean the brake discs and brake linings with a regular brake disc cleaner or aceton...

Page 102: ...ark plugs and then place the spark plugs on the cylinder head so that the elec trodes are grounded This will limit sparking during the next step d Turn the engine over several times with the starter This will coat the cylinder walls with oil WARNING To prevent dam age or injury from sparking make sure to ground the spark plug electrodes while turning the engine over EWA10952 e Remove the spark plu...

Page 103: ...MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7 5 7 TIP Make any necessary repairs before storing the motorcycle U2CEE0E0 book Page 5 Wednesday August 27 2014 11 11 AM ...

Page 104: ...oil filter cartridge replacement 4 70 L 4 97 US qt 4 14 Imp qt Final gear oil Type Yamaha genuine shaft drive gear oil SAE 80W 90 API GL 5 Quantity 0 30 L 0 32 US qt 0 26 Imp qt Coolant quantity Coolant reservoir up to the maximum level mark 0 27 L 0 29 US qt 0 24 Imp qt Radiator including all routes 3 75 L 3 96 US qt 3 30 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Oil coated paper element Fuel Recommen...

Page 105: ...90 kg 0 198 lb Front 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi Rear 290 kPa 2 90 kgf cm 42 psi Loading condition 90 190 kg 198 419 lb Front 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi Rear 290 kPa 2 90 kgf cm 42 psi High speed riding Front 290 kPa 2 90 kgf cm 42 psi Rear 290 kPa 2 90 kgf cm 42 psi Front wheel Wheel type Cast wheel Rim size 18M C x MT3 50 Rear wheel Wheel type Cast wheel Rim size 18M C x MT6 00 Front brake Type D...

Page 106: ...dicator light LED Oil level warning light LED Turn signal indicator light LED Fuel level warning light LED Coolant temperature warning light LED Engine trouble warning light LED ABS warning light LED Immobilizer system indicator light LED Shift timing indicator light LED Fuses Main fuse 50 0 A Headlight fuse 15 0 A Signaling system fuse 7 5 A Ignition fuse 20 0 A Parking lighting fuse 7 5 A Radiat...

Page 107: ... 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 EAU26441 Engine serial number The engine serial numbe...

Page 108: ...affixed to the frame under the rider seat See page 3 25 Record the information on this label in the space provided This information will be needed when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer U2CEE0E0 book Page 2 Wednesday August 27 2014 11 11 AM ...

Page 109: ...ank cap 3 22 Fuses replacing 6 34 H Handlebar switches 3 17 Hazard switch 3 18 Headlight bulb replacing 6 36 High beam indicator light 3 4 Horn switch 3 18 I Identification numbers 9 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 3 32 Immobilizer system 3 1 Immobilizer system indicator light 3 6 Indicator lights and warning lights 3 4 L License plate light bulb replacing 6 39 Luggage strap holders 3 31 M Main ...

Page 110: ...hooting charts 6 42 Turn signal indicator lights 3 4 Turn signal light bulb replacing 6 38 Turn signal switch 3 18 V Valve clearance 6 20 Vehicle identification number 9 1 W Wheel bearings checking 6 31 Wheels 6 23 U2CEE0E0 book Page 2 Wednesday August 27 2014 11 11 AM ...

Page 111: ...U2CEE0E0 book Page 3 Wednesday August 27 2014 11 11 AM ...

Page 112: ...PRINTED IN JAPAN 2014 09 0 3 1 CR E DIC183 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER Original instructions ...

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