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CAUTION:
NOTICE
This manual was written by Yamaha Motor Company Ltd. primarily for use by Yamaha dealers and
qualified mechanics. It is not possible to put an entire mechanic’s education into one manual, so per-
sons using this book to perform maintenance and repairs on Yamaha motorcycles should have a basic
understanding of the mechanical concepts and procedures inherent in motorcycle repair technology.
Without such knowledge, attempted repairs or service to the motorcycle may render it unfit to use
and / or unsafe.
Yamaha Motor Company Ltd. is continually striving to improve all models manufactured by Yamaha.
Modifications and significant changes in specifications or procedures will be forwarded to all Autho-
rized Yamaha dealers and will, where applicable, appear in future editions of this manual.
PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This material is distinguished by the following notation.
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to
the motorcycle operator, a bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the
motorcycle.
A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage
to the motorcycle.
NOTE:
A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.