Yamaha YZF-R3 2020 Owner'S Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for YZF-R3 2020

Page 1: ...DIC183 YZF R3 YZF320 AK OWNER S MANUAL B7P F8199 20 MOTORCYCLE English E Read this manual carefully before oper ating this vehicle ...

Page 2: ...EAU46094 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold UB7P20E0 book Page 1 Thursday October 18 2018 4 22 PM ...

Page 3: ...y 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 There fore while this manual contains the most curren...

Page 4: ... 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 vehi cle or other property A TIP provides key information to make proce dures easier or clearer YZF320 AK OWNER S MANUAL 2019 PT Yamaha Indonesia Motor Manufacturing 1st edition January 2019 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauth...

Page 5: ...ntenance charts 7 3 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system 7 3 General maintenance and lubrication chart 7 4 Checking the spark plugs 7 7 Canister 7 8 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge 7 8 Why Yamalube 7 11 Coolant 7 12 Replacing the air filter element and cleaning the check hose 7 14 Checking the throttle grip free play 7 16 Valve clearance 7 16 Tires 7 17 Cast wheels 7 19 A...

Page 6: ...ht bulb 7 35 Supporting the motorcycle 7 36 Troubleshooting 7 37 Troubleshooting charts 7 38 Motorcycle care and storage 8 1 Matte color caution 8 1 Care 8 1 Storage 8 4 Specifications 9 1 Consumer information 10 1 Identification numbers 10 1 Vehicle data recording 10 2 Motorcycle noise regulation for Australia 10 3 Index 11 1 UB7P20E0 book Page 2 Thursday October 18 2018 4 22 PM ...

Page 7: ...cle They contain important in formation for safe and proper operation of your vehicle Never remove any labels from your vehicle If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off a replacement label is available from your Yamaha dealer 1 2 4 3 UB7P20E0 book Page 1 Thursday October 18 2018 4 22 PM ...

Page 8: ...ER S MANUAL AND ALL LABELS ALWAYS WEAR AN APPROVED MOTORCYCLE HELMET eye protection and protective clothing 1TP 2118K A1 STATIONARY NOISE TEST INFORMATION TESTED 90 dB A AT 5375 r min SILENCINGSYSTEM YAMAHA IDENTIFICATION BR5 B7P 2118G 10 2 3 B7P 2811T 00 E13 39R 01 9771 41R 04 9645 53R 02 0752 78R 04 5138 UB7P20E0 book Page 2 Thursday October 18 2018 4 22 PM ...

Page 9: ... you 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 5 1 for a list of pre operation checks z This motorcycle is designed to carry the operator and a passen ger z The failure of motorists to detect and r...

Page 10: ...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 z Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs z This motorcycle is designed for on road use only It is not su...

Page 11: ...n of the motorcycle 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 accesso...

Page 12: ...vehicle that 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 z Never install accessories or carry cargo that would impair the per formance of your...

Page 13: ...ansporting the Motorcycle Be sure to observe following instruc tions before transporting the motorcy cle in another vehicle z Remove all loose items from the motorcycle z Check that the fuel cock if equipped is in the off position and that there are no fuel leaks z Shift the transmission into gear for models with a manual trans mission z Secure the motorcycle with tie downs or suitable straps that...

Page 14: ...l kit page 7 2 4 Passenger seat lock page 4 18 5 Storage compartment page 4 20 6 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring page 4 21 7 Shift pedal page 4 12 8 Engine oil drain bolt page 7 8 9 Engine oil filter cartridge page 7 8 10 Canister page 7 8 UB7P20E0 book Page 1 Thursday October 18 2018 4 22 PM ...

Page 15: ...y page 7 31 3 Fuel tank cap page 4 15 4 Headlight page 7 34 5 Engine oil filler cap page 7 8 6 Engine oil level check window page 7 8 7 Brake pedal page 4 13 8 Rear brake light switch page 7 21 9 Rear brake fluid reservoir page 7 23 UB7P20E0 book Page 2 Thursday October 18 2018 4 22 PM ...

Page 16: ...2 2 Left handlebar switches page 4 10 3 Multi function meter unit page 4 4 4 Main switch steering lock page 4 1 5 Front brake fluid reservoir page 7 23 6 Right handlebar switches page 4 10 7 Throttle grip page 7 16 8 Brake lever page 4 13 UB7P20E0 book Page 3 Thursday October 18 2018 4 22 PM ...

Page 17: ...ine is started EAU10662 OFF All electrical systems are off The key can be removed WARNING EWA10062 Never turn the key to OFF or LOCK while the vehicle is moving Otherwise the electrical systems will be switched off which may result in loss of control or an accident EAU60863 LOCK The steering is locked and all electrical systems are off The key can be re moved To lock the steering 1 Turn the handle...

Page 18: ...utral position EAU11081 High beam indicator light This indicator light comes on when the high beam of the headlight is switched on EAU85090 Oil pressure warning light This warning light comes on when en gine oil pressure is low 1 Engine trouble warning light 2 Oil pressure warning light 3 Left turn signal indicator light 4 Neutral indicator light 5 Shift indicator light 6 Right turn signal indicat...

Page 19: ...on for a few seconds and then go off If the warning light does not come on at all or if the warning light remains on have a Yamaha dealer check the vehi cle EAU58533 ABS warning light In normal operation the ABS warning light comes on when the vehicle is turned on and goes off after traveling at a speed of 10 km h 6 mi h or higher If the ABS warning light z does not come on when the vehi cle is tu...

Page 20: ... 6 WARNING EWA12423 Be sure to stop the vehicle before making any setting changes to the multi function meter unit Changing settings while riding can distract the operator and increase the risk of an accident Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle s traveling speed 1 RESET button 2 SELECT button 3 Clock 4 Coolant temperature meter 5 Transmission gear display 6 Tachometer 7 Speedometer 8 Shi...

Page 21: ...ton to set the minutes 6 Push the SELECT button 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 meter disappear from F full towards E empty as the fuel level decreases When the last seg ment starts flashing refuel as soon as possible TIP If a problem is detected in the electrical circuit the fuel level segments will flash...

Page 22: ... fuel consumption MPG km L L 100 km z average fuel consumption AVE_ _ _ MPG AVE_ _ _ km L AVE_ _ _ L 100 km z oil change tripmeter OIL TRIP Changing and resetting the display items To change the display item push the SELECT button The display item will change in the following order ODO TRIP 1 TRIP 2 TRIP F when low on fuel instant fuel con sumption average fuel consumption OIL TRIP ODO z To switch...

Page 23: ...s fuel consumption display can be set to km L or L 100 km or when using miles MPG z km L The distance that can be traveled on 1 0 L of fuel under the current riding conditions is shown z L 100 km The amount of fuel necessary to travel 100 km under the current riding conditions is shown z MPG The distance that can be traveled on 1 0 Imp gal of fuel un der the current riding conditions is shown TIP ...

Page 24: ...IL and the oil change tripmeter are flashing push the RESET button again for three sec onds TIP If you change the oil before the oil change indicator comes on you must still reset the oil change tripmeter Oth erwise the oil change indicator will come on prematurely Shift indicator light The shift indicator light has four set tings which can be adjusted z Flashing pattern turn the indicator light o...

Page 25: ...500 r min From 7000 r min to 12000 r min the indicator light can be set in increments of 500 r min From 12000 r min to 13500 r min the indicator light can be set in increments of 200 r min 1 Push the RESET button to select the desired engine speed for acti vating the indicator light 2 Push the SELECT button to con firm the selected engine speed The control mode changes to the deactivation point se...

Page 26: ...234M Handlebar switches Left Right EAU12352 Pass switch Press this switch to flash the headlight TIP When the dimmer switch is set to the passing switch has no ef fect EAU85410 Dimmer switch Set this switch to for the high beam and to for the low beam 1 Pass switch 2 Dimmer switch 3 Horn switch 4 Turn signal switch 1 Start Engine stop switch 2 Hazard switch 1 2 3 4 1 2 UB7P20E0 book Page 10 Thursd...

Page 27: ... starter set this switch to and then slide the switch toward See page 6 2 for starting instructions 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 EAUN2210 Hazard lights switch OFF The hazard lights simultaneous flash ing of all turn signal lights are used in case of an emergency suc...

Page 28: ...ed slowly for smooth clutch operation The clutch lever is equipped with a clutch switch which is part of the igni tion circuit cut off system See page 4 23 EAU12876 Shift pedal The shift pedal is located on the left side of the motorcycle To shift the transmission to a higher gear move the shift pedal up To shift the trans mission to a lower gear move the shift pedal down See page 6 3 1 Clutch lev...

Page 29: ... of the handlebar To apply the front brake pull the lever toward the throttle grip 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 1 1 Brake pedal 1 UB7P20E0 book Page 13 Thursday October 18 2018 4 22 PM ...

Page 30: ...ch will revert the system to conven tional braking if a malfunction occurs TIP z 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 the hydraulic control unit and if the brake lever or brake pedal is even slightly applied...

Page 31: ...ke sure there is sufficient gasoline in the tank WARNING EWA10882 Gasoline and gasoline vapors are extremely flammable To avoid fires and explosions and to reduce the risk of injury when refueling follow these instructions 1 Before refueling turn off the en gine and be sure that no one is sit ting on the vehicle Never refuel while smoking or while in the vi cinity of sparks open flames or other so...

Page 32: ...se severe damage to internal engine parts such as the valves and piston rings as well as to the exhaust system Your Yamaha engine has been de signed to use regular unleaded gaso line with a research octane number of 91 or higher If knocking or pinging occurs use a gasoline of a different brand or premium unleaded fuel Use of unleaded fuel will extend spark plug life and reduce maintenance costs Ga...

Page 33: ...atalytic converter The exhaust system contains catalytic converter s to reduce harmful exhaust emissions WARNING EWA10863 The exhaust system is hot after op eration To prevent a fire hazard or burns z Do not park the vehicle near possible fire hazards such as grass or other materials that easily burn z Park the vehicle in a place where pedestrians or children are not likely to touch the hot exhaus...

Page 34: ...ar 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 2 Remove the center cover by re moving the screws 3 Remove the rider seat by remov ing the bolts Lift the rear of the rider seat and pull it backward To install the rider seat 1 Insert the projection on the front of the rider seat into the seat holder as shown and then place the...

Page 35: ...ottom of the passenger seat To secure a helmet to a helmet hold er 1 Remove the passenger seat See page 4 18 2 Attach a helmet to a helmet hold er and then securely install the passenger seat WARNING Nev er ride with a helmet attached to the helmet holder since the hel met may hit objects causing loss of control and possibly an accident EWA10162 1 Projection 2 Seat holder 1 2 1 Helmet holder 1 Hel...

Page 36: ...s located under the passenger seat See page 4 18 When storing documents or other items in the storage compartment be sure to wrap them in a plastic bag so that they will not get wet When wash ing the vehicle be careful not to let any water enter the storage compartment WARNING EWA15401 Do not exceed the maximum load of 160 kg 353 lb for the vehicle 1 Storage compartment 1 UB7P20E0 book Page 20 Thu...

Page 37: ... turn beyond the maximum or minimum settings Adjust the spring preload as follows TIP For ABS models remove the drive chain guard by removing the bolts and collars To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension turn the adjusting ring in direction a To decrease the spring preload and there by soften the suspension turn the ad justing ring in direction b z Align the appropriate no...

Page 38: ...strap holders Use the indicated strap points to se cure luggage ties to the vehicle 1 Extension bar 2 Special wrench 3 Spring preload adjusting ring 4 Position indicator Spring preload setting Minimum soft 1 Standard 4 Maximum hard 7 Tightening torque Drive chain guard bolt 10 N m 1 0 kgf m 7 4 lb ft 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 4 b a 3 2 1 1 Luggage strap holder 1 UB7P20E0 book Page 22 Thursday October 18 2018 ...

Page 39: ...ract the operator resulting in a possible loss of control Yamaha s ignition circuit cut off system has been designed to assist the operator in fulfilling the respon sibility of raising the sidestand be fore starting off Therefore check this system regularly and have a Yamaha dealer repair it if it does not function properly EAU64051 Ignition circuit cut off system This system prevents in gear engi...

Page 40: ...s stalled 10 Move the sidestand up 11 Pull the clutch lever 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 The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The sidestand switch may not be working The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The clutch switch may not be wo...

Page 41: ...ge and check hose con nections 4 15 4 17 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 7 8 Coolant Check coolant level in reservoir If necessary add recommended coolant to specified level Check cooling system for leakage 7 12 Front brake Check operation If soft or spongy have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system Check brake p...

Page 42: ...t if necessary 7 17 7 19 Brake and shift pedals Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary 7 27 Brake and clutch le vers Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary 7 28 Sidestand Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pivot if necessary 7 28 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tighte...

Page 43: ...n accident or injury EAU73452 TIP This model is equipped with z a lean angle sensor This sensor stops the engine in case of a turn over In this case turn the main switch off and then on Failing to do so will prevent the engine from starting even though the engine will crank when pushing the start switch z an engine auto stop system The engine stops automatically if left idling for 20 minutes If th...

Page 44: ...ome on when the main switch is turned to ON and then go off af ter traveling at a speed 10 km h 6 mi h or higher NOTICE ECA17682 If the ABS warning light does not come on and then go off as ex plained above see page 4 2 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 electrica...

Page 45: ...raise it NOTICE ECA10261 z Even with the transmission in the neutral position do not coast for long periods of time with the engine off and do not tow the motorcycle for long dis tances The transmission is properly lubricated only when the engine is running Inade quate lubrication may damage the transmission z Always use the clutch while changing gears to avoid dam aging the engine transmission an...

Page 46: ...nged and the oil filter car tridge or element replaced ECA10303 1000 1600 km 600 1000 mi Avoid prolonged operation above 7500 r min 1600 km 1000 mi and beyond The vehicle can now be operated nor mally NOTICE ECA10311 z Keep the engine speed out of the tachometer red zone z If any engine trouble should oc cur during the engine break in period immediately have a Yamaha dealer check the vehi cle EAU1...

Page 47: ...tain the vehi cle or performing maintenance ac tivities incorrectly may increase your risk of injury or death during service or while using the vehicle If you are not familiar with vehicle ser vice have a Yamaha dealer perform service WARNING EWA15123 Turn off the engine when performing maintenance unless otherwise specified z A running engine has moving parts that can catch on body parts or cloth...

Page 48: ...ir establishment or individual that is certified if applicable Yamaha dealers are trained and equipped to perform these particular services EAU85230 Tool kit The tool kit is in the location shown The information included in this manual and the tools provided in the tool kit are intended to assist you in the perfor mance of preventive maintenance and minor repairs However a torque wrench and other ...

Page 49: ... Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage Replace if necessary 2 Spark plugs Check condition Adjust gap and clean Replace 3 Valve clearance Check and adjust Every 40000 km 24000 mi 4 Fuel injection Check engine idle speed Check and adjust synchroniza tion 5 Exhaust system Check for leakage Tighten if necessary Replace gaskets if necessary 6 Evaporative emis sion control sys tem Check control system f...

Page 50: ...mage Replace Every 4 years 8 Brake fluid Change Every 2 years 9 Wheels Check runout and for damage Replace if necessary 10 Tires Check tread depth and for damage Replace if necessary Check air pressure Correct if necessary 11 Wheel bearings Check bearing for looseness or damage 12 Swingarm pivot bearings Check operation and for exces sive play 13 Drive chain Check chain slack alignment and conditi...

Page 51: ...d grease 21 Sidestand switch Check operation and replace if necessary 22 Front fork Check operation and for oil leakage Replace if necessary 23 Shock absorber assembly Check operation and for oil leakage Replace if necessary 24 Engine oil Change warm engine before draining Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage At the initial interval and when the oil change indi cator flashes or comes on eve...

Page 52: ... two years replace the internal components of the brake master cyl inders and calipers and change the brake fluid Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged 28 Moving parts and cables Lubricate 29 Throttle grip hous ing and cable Check operation and free play Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary Lubricate the throttle grip hous ing and cable 30 Lights signals an...

Page 53: ...ne 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 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...

Page 54: ...d the oil filter car tridge replaced at the intervals speci fied in the periodic 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...

Page 55: ... oil drain bolt and its gasket to drain the oil from the crankcase TIP Skip steps 5 7 if the oil filter cartridge is not being replaced 5 Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench TIP An 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 th...

Page 56: ...f a high er quality than specified In addition do not use oils labeled ENERGY CONSERVING II or higher z Make sure that no foreign mate rial enters the crankcase 10 Start the engine and then 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 pressure warning light ...

Page 57: ... liquid engine component We form teams of specialists in the fields of me chanical engineering chemistry elec tronics and track testing and have them develop the engine together with the oil it will use Yamalube oils take full advantage of the base oil s qualities and blend in the ideal balance of addi tives to make sure the final oil clears our performance standards Thus Yamalube mineral semisynt...

Page 58: ...tioned straight up when checking the coolant level A slight tilt to the side can result in a false reading 2 Remove the left side panel by re moving the bolts 3 Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir TIP The coolant should be between the minimum and maximum level marks 4 If the coolant is at or below the minimum level mark remove the upper panel left side cowling and coolant reservoir co...

Page 59: ...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 6 Install the coolant reservoir cover 7 Install the left side cowling and then install the upper panel TIP Fit the projections on the cowling into the holes as shown 8 Install the left side panel EAU33032 Changing the co...

Page 60: ... and lubrication chart Replace the air filter element more frequently if you are riding in un usually wet or dusty areas In addition the air filter check hose must be fre quently checked and cleaned if neces sary To replace the air filter element 1 Remove the rider seat See page 4 18 2 Remove the left side panel by re moving the bolts 3 Remove the fuel tank cover by re moving the bolts and quick f...

Page 61: ...vely worn ECA10482 7 Install the air filter case cover by installing the screws 8 Install the fuel tank cover by in stalling the bolts and quick fasten ers 9 Install the left side panel by install ing the bolts 10 Install the rider seat To clean the air filter check hose 1 Check the hose on the front of the air filter case for accumulated dirt or water 2 If dirt or water is visible remove the hose...

Page 62: ...rance changes with use they must be checked and adjusted at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart Unadjusted valves can result in improper air fuel mixture engine noise and eventually engine damage To prevent this from occurring have your Yamaha dealer check and adjust the valve clearance at regular intervals TIP This service must be performed when the engine is cold 1 Throttle...

Page 63: ...ambient temperature z The tire air pressure must be adjusted in accordance with the riding speed 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...

Page 64: ...odel is equipped with tubeless tires and rubber tire air valves Tires age even if they have not been used or have only been used occasion ally Cracking of the tread and sidewall rubber sometimes 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 EWA10462 The front and rear tires ...

Page 65: ...ned tire life EAUN2251 Adjusting the clutch lever free play Measure the clutch lever free play as shown Periodically check the clutch lever free play and if necessary adjust it as fol lows 1 Loosen the locknut at the clutch lever 2 To increase the clutch lever free play turn the clutch lever free play adjusting bolt in direction a To decrease the clutch lever free play turn the adjusting bolt in d...

Page 66: ...n b 8 Tighten the locknut at the crank case 9 Install the right side cowling and then install the upper panel TIP Fit the projections on the cowling into the holes as shown 10 Install the right side panel 11 Tighten the locknut at the clutch lever 1 Right side panel 2 Bolt 1 Quick fastener 2 Panel 3 Bolt 4 Right side cowling 5 Screw 1 2 5 3 3 4 3 2 1 1 Locknut 2 Clutch lever free play adjusting nu...

Page 67: ...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 EAU36505 Brake light switches The brake light should come on just before braking takes effect The brake light is activated by switches connect ed to the brake lever and brake pedal Since the brake light switches are c...

Page 68: ...s If a brake pad has worn to the point that the wear indicator grooves have almost disap peared have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set EAU36721 Rear brake pads Each rear brake pad is provided with wear indicator grooves which allow you to check the brake pad wear with out having to disassemble the brake To check the brake pad wear check the wear indicator grooves If a brake pad has w...

Page 69: ...fluid Adding a brake fluid other than DOT 4 may result in a harmful chemical reaction z 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...

Page 70: ...o check the drive chain slack 1 Place the motorcycle on the side stand TIP When checking and adjusting the drive chain slack there should be no weight on the motorcycle 2 Shift the transmission into the neutral position 3 Measure the drive chain slack as shown 4 If the drive chain slack is incorrect adjust it as follows NOTICE Im proper drive chain slack will overload the engine as well as other v...

Page 71: ...h the rear wheel forward TIP Using the alignment marks on each side of the swingarm make sure that both drive chain pullers are in the same position for proper wheel alignment 3 Tighten the axle nut then the lock nuts to their specified torques 4 Make sure that the drive chain pullers are in the same position the drive chain slack is correct and the drive chain moves smoothly 5 Install the drive c...

Page 72: ...rive chain dry 3 Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a special O ring chain lubricant NOTICE Do not use engine oil or any other lubri cants for the drive chain as they may contain substances that could damage the O rings ECA11112 EAU23098 Checking and lubricating the cables The operation of all control cables and the condition of the cables should be checked before each ride and the ca bles ...

Page 73: ...ricat ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart EAU44276 Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals The operation of the brake and shift pedals should be checked before each ride and the pedal pivots should be lu bricated if necessary Brake pedal Shift pedal Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease UB7P20E0 book Page 27 Thursday October 18 2...

Page 74: ...should be checked before each ride and the sidestand pivot and metal to metal contact surfaces should be lubricated if necessary WARNING EWA10732 If the sidestand does not move up and down smoothly have 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 Recommended lubricants Brake lever Silicone gr...

Page 75: ... 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 s...

Page 76: ...e 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 and lubrica tion chart If ther...

Page 77: ...he battery and pro vide sufficient ventilation when charging it in an enclosed space z KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER IES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN NOTICE ECA10621 Never attempt to remove the battery cell seals as this would permanently damage the battery 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 ten...

Page 78: ... ECA16531 Always keep the battery charged Storing a discharged battery can cause permanent battery damage EAUN0824 Replacing the fuses The main fuse is located under the passenger seat To access the main fuse proceed as follows 1 Remove the passenger seat See page 4 18 2 Remove the tray by removing the quick fasteners 3 Pull back the starter relay cover and then disconnect the starter re lay coupl...

Page 79: ... the electrical circuit in ques tion 2 Remove the blown fuse and then install a new fuse of the specified amperage WARNING Do not use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than recommended to avoid causing extensive dam age to the electrical system and possibly a fire EWA15132 1 Fuse box 1 1 Ignition fuse 2 Signaling system fuse 3 ABS control unit fuse 4 Headlight fuse 5 Backup fuse for clock 6 Radia...

Page 80: ...e tail light If a light does not come on check the fuse and then have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle NOTICE ECA16581 Do not affix any type of tinted film or stickers to the headlight lens Specified fuses Main fuse 30 0 A Headlight fuse 7 5 A Signaling system fuse 15 0 A Ignition fuse 15 0 A Radiator fan motor fuse 7 5 A ABS motor fuse 30 0 A ABS solenoid fuse 15 0 A ABS control unit fuse 2 0 A ...

Page 81: ...t over tighten the screws otherwise the lens may break ECA10682 EAU62670 Replacing the license plate light bulb 1 Remove the mudguard by remov ing the quick fasteners 2 Remove the rear fender lower panel by removing the bolts and screws 3 Remove the license plate light bulb socket together with the bulb by pulling it out 4 Remove the burnt out bulb by pulling it out 1 Turn signal light lens 2 Scre...

Page 82: ...ion be fore starting any maintenance A strong wooden box can be placed un der the engine for added stability To service the front wheel 1 Stabilize the rear of the motorcy cle by using a motorcycle stand or if an additional motorcycle stand is not available 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...

Page 83: ...ire 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 they are often inferior have a shorter service life and can lead to expensive repair bills WARNING EWA15142 When checking the fuel system do not smoke and mak...

Page 84: ...have a Yamaha dealer charge the battery if necessary 2 Battery The battery is good The engine does not start Check the ignition 3 Ignition Wet Operate the electric starter Dry 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 Have a Yamaha dealer check ...

Page 85: ...pped 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 coolant as soon as possible Wait until the engine has cooled Check the coolant level in the reservoir and radiator Add coolant See TIP The coolant level is OK There is no leakage There is leakag...

Page 86: ...appearance of a mo torcycle Frequent and proper care does not only comply with the terms of the warranty but it will also keep your motorcycle looking good extend its life and optimize its performance Before cleaning 1 Cover the muffler outlet 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 s...

Page 87: ... and lights breather hoses and vents z 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 leave scratches on the wind shield Test the product on a small hidden part of the wind shield to make sure that it does not leave any marks If the wind shield is scratched use a quality plastic ...

Page 88: ...polishing 4 To prevent corrosion it is recom mended to apply a corrosion pro tection spray on all metal including chrome and nickel plat ed surfaces 5 Use spray oil as a universal clean er to remove any remaining dirt 6 Touch up minor paint damage caused by stones etc 7 Wax all painted surfaces 8 Let the motorcycle dry completely before storing or covering it WARNING EWA11132 Contaminants on the b...

Page 89: ...vent 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 sev eral months 1 Follow all the instructions in the Care section of this chapter 2 Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer if available to prevent the fuel tank from rusting and the fuel from deteriorating 3 Perform the follow...

Page 90: ...als 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 turn the wheels a little every month in order to prevent the tires from becoming degraded in one spot 6 Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to prevent moisture from entering it 7 Remove the battery and ...

Page 91: ...ard MA Engine oil quantity Oil change 1 80 L 1 90 US qt 1 58 Imp qt With oil filter removal 2 10 L 2 22 US qt 1 85 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 0 81 L 0 86 US qt 0 72 Imp qt Fuel Recommended fuel Regular unleaded gasoline E10 acceptable Fuel tank capacity 14 L 3 7 US gal 3 1 Imp gal Fuel reserve a...

Page 92: ...ngle disc brake Front suspension Type Telescopic fork Rear suspension Type Swingarm Electrical system System voltage 12 V Battery Model GTZ8V Voltage capacity 12 V 7 0 Ah 10 HR Bulb wattage Headlight LED Brake tail light LED Front turn signal light 10 0 W Rear turn signal light 10 0 W Auxiliary light LED License plate light 5 0 W UB7P20E0 book Page 2 Thursday October 18 2018 4 22 PM ...

Page 93: ...71 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the frame under the pas senger seat See page 4 18 TIP The vehicle identification number is used to identify your vehicle and may be used to register it with the licensing authority in your area EAU26442 Engine serial number The engine serial number is stamped into the crankcase EAU26521 Model label The model label i...

Page 94: ...d only when a special Yamaha diagnostic tool is at tached to the vehicle such as when maintenance checks or service proce dures are performed Yamaha will not disclose this data to a third party except in the following cas es In addition Yamaha may provide vehicle data to a contractor in order to outsource services related to the han dling of vehicle data Even in this case Yamaha will require the c...

Page 95: ...son other than for purposes of maintenance repair or replacement of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the pur pose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate pur chaser or while it is in use and b The use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoper ative by any person UB7P20E0 book Page 3 Thursday...

Page 96: ... holders 4 19 High beam indicator light 4 2 Horn switch 4 11 I Identification numbers 10 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 4 23 Indicator lights and warning lights 4 2 L Labels location 1 1 License plate light bulb replacing 7 35 Luggage strap holders 4 22 M Main switch steering lock 4 1 Maintenance and lubrication periodic 7 4 Maintenance emission control system 7 3 Matte color caution 8 1 Model ...

Page 97: ... signal indicator lights 4 2 Turn signal light bulb replacing 7 35 Turn signal switch 4 11 V Valve clearance 7 16 Vehicle identification number 10 1 Vehicle lights 7 34 W Wheel bearings checking 7 30 Wheels 7 19 Y Yamalube 7 11 UB7P20E0 book Page 2 Thursday October 18 2018 4 22 PM ...

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