Yamaha YZFR3AM 2021 Owner'S Manual Download

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10. Install the rider seat.

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3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in)

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Summary of Contents for YZFR3AM 2021

Page 1: ... vehicle MOTORCYCLE OWNER S MANUAL Consumer information Index Specifications Motorcycle care and storage Operation and important riding points For your safety pre operation checks Instrument and control functions Description Safety information Location of important labels Periodic maintenance and adjustment English E ...

Page 2: ...r reproductive harm To minimize exposure avoid breathing exhaust do not idle the engine except as necessary service your vehicle in a well ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle For more information go to www P65Warnings ca gov passenger vehicle Read this manual carefully before operating the vehicle This manual should stay with the vehicle if it ...

Page 3: ...tain these high standards it is important that you and your Yamaha dealer pay close attention to the recommended maintenance schedules and operating instructions contained within this manual Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality Therefore while this manual contains the most cur rent product information available at the time of printing there may be minor discrepancies...

Page 4: ...tial 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 NO...

Page 5: ...or Corporation U S A 1st edition June 2020 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A is expressly prohibited Printed in Indonesia P N LIT 11626 34 32 UB5L12E0 book Page 2 Wednesday March 25 2020 9 59 AM ...

Page 6: ... control system 7 3 General maintenance and lubrication chart 7 5 Checking the spark plugs 7 10 Canister 7 11 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge 7 11 Why Yamalube 7 14 Coolant 7 14 Replacing the air filter element and cleaning the check hose 7 17 Checking the throttle grip free play 7 18 Valve clearance 7 19 Tires 7 19 Cast wheels 7 21 Adjusting the clutch lever free play 7 21 Checking the brake ...

Page 7: ... caution 8 1 Care 8 1 Storage 8 3 Specifications 9 1 Consumer information 10 1 Identification numbers 10 1 Vehicle data recording 10 2 Reporting safety defects 10 4 Motorcycle noise regulation 10 5 Maintenance record 10 6 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A 2020 AND LATER MODEL STREET DUAL PURPOSE MOTORCYCLE LIMITED WARRANTY 10 8 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE Y E S 10 10 Index 11 1 UB5L12E0 book Page 2 Wedne...

Page 8: ...icle They contain important information 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 2 4 1 3 UB5L12E0 book Page 1 Wednesday March 25 2020 9 59 AM ...

Page 9: ...CYCLE HELMET eye protection and protective clothing 1TP 2118K A1 2MS F1668 20 Cold tire normal pressure should be set as follows FRONT 200kPa 2 00 kgf cm2 29 psi REAR 250kPa 2 50 kgf cm2 36 psi Up to 90kg 198lbs load FRONT 200kPa 2 00 kgf cm2 29 psi REAR 250kPa 2 50 kgf cm2 36 psi 90kg 198lbs maximun load EMISSION HOSE ROUTING THROTTLE BODY FROM FUEL TANK ROLL OVER VALVE 4B5 21686 00 CANISTER TO A...

Page 10: ... 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 11: ... 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 s...

Page 12: ...cycle 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...

Page 13: ...hange 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 motorcycle Ca...

Page 14: ...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 15: ... kit page 7 2 4 Passenger seat lock page 4 16 5 Storage compartment page 4 18 6 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring page 4 19 7 Shift pedal page 4 11 8 Engine oil drain bolt page 7 11 9 Engine oil filter cartridge page 7 11 10 Canister page 7 11 UB5L12E0 book Page 1 Wednesday March 25 2020 9 59 AM ...

Page 16: ...y page 7 32 3 Fuel tank cap page 4 13 4 Headlight page 7 36 5 Engine oil filler cap page 7 11 6 Engine oil level check window page 7 11 7 Brake pedal page 4 12 8 Rear brake light switch page 7 23 9 Rear brake fluid reservoir page 7 24 UB5L12E0 book Page 2 Wednesday March 25 2020 9 59 AM ...

Page 17: ...11 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 24 6 Right handlebar switches page 4 10 7 Throttle grip page 7 18 8 Brake lever page 4 12 UB5L12E0 book Page 3 Wednesday March 25 2020 9 59 AM ...

Page 18: ...ically when the engine 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 EAU1068B LOCK The steering is locked and all electrical systems are off The key can be re moved To lock the steerin...

Page 19: ... This warning light comes on when the engine oil pressure is low TIP When the vehicle is turned on the light should come on and remain on until the engine is started Otherwise have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle NOTICE ECA21211 If the warning light comes on when the engine is running stop the en gine and check the oil level If the oil level is low add sufficient oil of the recommended type If t...

Page 20: ...ning light comes on while riding the anti lock brake system may not work correctly WARNING EWA16043 If the ABS warning light does not turn off after reaching 10 km h 6 mi h or if the warning light comes on while riding z Use extra caution to avoid pos sible wheel lock during emer gency braking z Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle as soon as possible TIP The ABS warning light may come on while ...

Page 21: ...ehicle s traveling speed EAU87170 Tachometer The tachometer allows the rider to monitor the engine speed and keep it within the ideal power range NOTICE ECA10032 Do not operate the engine in the ta chometer red zone Red zone 12500 r min and above EAU86841 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 ...

Page 22: ...start flashing 4 Use the RESET button to set the minutes 5 Push the SELECT button to con firm the settings EAU87350 Coolant temperature meter This meter shows the temperature of the coolant and thereby the condition of the engine The segments come on from C cold to H hot as the en gine temperature increases If the hot segment flashes stop the engine as soon as possible and let the engine cool See ...

Page 23: ...tance traveled by the vehicle TIP The odometer will lock at 999999 and cannot be reset EAU88050 Tripmeters The tripmeters show the distance trav eled since they were last reset To reset a tripmeter change the dis play to the tripmeter you want to reset and then push the RESET button un til it is reset TIP The tripmeters will reset and continue counting after 9999 9 is reached EAU87600 Fuel reserve...

Page 24: ...s display shows the fuel consump tion under the current riding condi tions It can be set to either km L or L 100 km or MPG when using miles To switch the fuel consumption measurement units push the SE LECT button until the measurement units change z km L the distance that can be traveled on 1 0 L of fuel z L 100 km the amount of fuel necessary to travel 100 km z MPG the distance that can be travel...

Page 25: ...hold the SELECT but ton 3 Turn the vehicle on and then re lease the SELECT button after 5 seconds 4 Push the RESET button to select one of the following flashing pat tern settings z On setting the shift indicator light will come on when the set engine speed is reached This setting is selected when the shift indicator light stays on z Flash setting the shift indica tor light will flash when the set...

Page 26: ...hift indicator light will not come on 1 Push the RESET button to select the desired engine speed for de activating the shift indicator light 2 Push the SELECT button to con firm the selected engine speed The control mode changes to the shift indicator light brightness set ting function To adjust the shift indicator light bright ness 1 Push the RESET button to select the desired shift indicator lig...

Page 27: ... the center position EAU12501 Horn switch Press this switch to sound the horn EAU68271 Start Engine stop switch To crank the engine with the 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 stu...

Page 28: ... to the han dlebar Release the lever to engage the clutch and transmit power to the rear wheel TIP The lever should be pulled rapidly and released slowly for smooth shifting See page 6 3 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...

Page 29: ...nventional brakes If the ABS is activated a pulsating sensation may be felt at the brake lever or brake ped al In this situation continue to apply the brakes and let the ABS work do not pump the brakes as this will re duce braking effectiveness WARNING EWA16051 Always keep a sufficient distance from the vehicle ahead to match the riding speed even with ABS z The ABS performs best with long braking...

Page 30: ...BS is op erating However special tools are required so please consult your Yamaha dealer NOTICE ECA20100 Be careful not to damage the wheel sensor or wheel sensor rotor other wise improper performance of the ABS will result EAU13077 Fuel tank cap To open the fuel tank cap Open the fuel tank cap lock cover in sert the key and then turn it 1 4 turn clockwise The lock will be released and the fuel ta...

Page 31: ...ition such as the pilot lights of water heaters and clothes dryers 2 Do not overfill the fuel tank When refueling be sure to insert the pump nozzle into the fuel tank filler hole Stop filling when the fuel reaches the bottom of the filler tube Because fuel expands when it heats up heat from the engine or the sun can cause fuel to spill out of the fuel tank 3 Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi ately N...

Page 32: ...ining ethanol and that con taining methanol Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if the ethanol con tent does not exceed 10 E10 Gas ohol containing methanol is not recommended by Yamaha because it can cause damage to the fuel system or vehicle performance problems EAU80200 Fuel tank overflow hose Before operating the vehicle z Check the fuel tank overflow hose connection z Check the fuel tank ov...

Page 33: ...o not allow the engine to idle more than a few minutes Long idling can cause a build up of heat EAU62622 Seats Passenger seat To remove the passenger seat 1 Insert the key into the seat lock and then turn it clockwise 2 While holding the key in that posi tion lift the rear of the passenger seat and pull it backward To install the passenger seat 1 Insert the projections on the front of the passenge...

Page 34: ...e sure that the seats are properly secured before riding EAU62930 Helmet holders The helmet holders are located on the bottom of the passenger seat To secure a helmet to a helmet hold er 1 Remove the passenger seat See page 4 16 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 hi...

Page 35: ... 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 EAU39672 Rear view mirrors The rear view mirrors of this vehicle can be folded forward or backward for parking in narrow spaces Fold the mir rors back to their original position be fore riding WARNING EWA14372 Be sure to fold the rear ...

Page 36: ...crease the spring preload z Align the appropriate notch in the adjusting ring with the position in dicator on the shock absorber z Use the special wrench and the extension bar included in the tool kit to make the adjustment TIP For ABS models be sure to install the drive chain guard by installing the col lars and bolts and then tighten the bolts to the specified torque 1 Drive chain guard 2 Bolt a...

Page 37: ...an explanation of the ignition circuit cut off system WARNING EWA10242 The vehicle must not be ridden with the sidestand down or if the side stand cannot be properly moved up or does not stay up otherwise the sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator resulting in a possible loss of control Yamaha s ignition circuit cut off system has been designed to assist the operator in fulfi...

Page 38: ...nd the sidestand is up Also it will stop the running engine should the sidestand be lowered while the trans mission is in gear Periodically check this system via the following procedure TIP z This check is most reliable if per formed with a warmed up engine z See pages 4 1 for switch opera tion information UB5L12E0 book Page 21 Wednesday March 25 2020 9 59 AM ...

Page 39: ...as 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 YES NO YES NO YES NO The neutral switch may not be working The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The clutch switch may not be working The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The sidestan...

Page 40: ...ints ITEM CHECKS PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage Check fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose for obstructions cracks or damage and check hose connections 4 14 4 15 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 7 11 Coolant Check coolant level in reservoir If necessar...

Page 41: ...le grip free play and lubricate ca ble and grip housing 7 18 7 29 Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 7 28 Drive chain Check chain slack Adjust if necessary Check chain condition Lubricate if necessary 7 26 7 28 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 7 19 7 21 Brake and shift pedals Make su...

Page 42: ...ightened Tighten if necessary Instruments lights signals and switches Check operation Correct if necessary Sidestand switch Check operation of ignition circuit cut off system If system is not working correctly have Yamaha dealer check vehicle 4 20 ITEM CHECKS PAGE UB5L12E0 book Page 3 Wednesday March 25 2020 9 59 AM ...

Page 43: ...600 km 1000 mi The various parts in the engine wear and polish themselves to the correct operating clearances During this period prolonged full throt tle operation or any condition that might result in engine overheating must be avoided EAU17094 0 1000 km 0 600 mi Avoid prolonged operation above 7000 r min NOTICE After 1000 km 600 mi of operation the engine oil must be changed and the oil filter c...

Page 44: ...ork as described above have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle 3 Shift the transmission into the neutral position 4 Start the engine by pushing the start switch 5 Release the start switch when the engine starts or after 5 seconds Wait 10 seconds before pressing the switch again to allow battery voltage to restore NOTICE ECA11043 For maximum engine life never ac celerate hard when the engine is cold...

Page 45: ...ate 1 Pull the clutch lever to disengage the clutch 2 Shift the transmission into first gear The neutral indicator light should go out 3 Open the throttle gradually and at the same time release the clutch lever slowly 4 At the recommended shift points shown in the following table close the throttle and at the same time quickly pull the clutch lever in 5 Shift the transmission into second gear Make...

Page 46: ...njury It could also cause engine or drive train dam age EAU64150 Recommended shift points The recommended shift points during acceleration and deceleration are shown in the table below EAU17214 Parking When parking stop the engine and then remove the key from the main switch WARNING EWA10312 z Since the engine and exhaust system can become very hot park in a place where pedestri ans or children ar...

Page 47: ...forming maintenance unless otherwise specified z A running engine has moving parts that can catch on body parts or clothing and electrical parts that can cause shocks or fires z Running the engine while ser vicing can lead to eye injury burns fire or carbon monoxide poisoning possibly leading to death See page 2 3 for more in formation about carbon monox ide WARNING EWA15461 Brake discs calipers d...

Page 48: ...ntended to assist you in the perfor mance of preventive maintenance and minor repairs However a torque wrench and other tools are necessary to perform certain maintenance work correctly TIP If you do not have the tools or experi ence required for a particular job have your Yamaha dealer perform it for you 1 Tool kit 2 O ring 1 2 UB5L12E0 book Page 2 Wednesday March 25 2020 9 59 AM ...

Page 49: ... or 6 months 7000 mi 11000 km or 12 months 10000 mi 16000 km or 18 months 13000 mi 21000 km or 24 months 16000 mi 26000 km or 30 months 1 Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage Replace if necessary 2 Spark plugs Check condition Adjust gap and clean Replace at 7000 mi 11000 km or 12 months and thereafter every 6000 mi 10000 km or 12 months Replace Replace 3 Valve clearance Check and adjust...

Page 50: ...r dam age Replace if necessary 8 Air induction sys tem Check the air cut off valve reed valve and hose for damage Replace any damaged parts No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month 4000 mi 6000 km or 6 months 7000 mi 11000 km or 12 months 10000 mi 16000 km or 18 months 13000 mi 21000 km or 24 months 16000 mi 26000 km or 30 months UB5L12E0 book Page 4 Wednesday March 25 2...

Page 51: ...iagnostic tool Check the error codes 2 Air filter element Replace 3 Air filter check hose Clean 4 Clutch Check operation Adjust or replace cable 5 Front brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replace brake pads if necessary 6 Rear brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replace brake pads if necessary 7 Brake hose Check for cracks or damage Check for correct routin...

Page 52: ...ain lubricant thoroughly Every 500 mi 800 km and after washing the motorcycle riding in the rain or riding in wet areas 14 Steering bearings Check bearing assemblies for looseness Moderately repack with lithium soap based grease Repack 15 Chassis fasteners Check all chassis fitting and fas teners Correct if necessary 16 Brake lever pivot shaft Apply silicone grease lightly No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ...

Page 53: ...t fork Check operation and for oil leak age Replace if necessary 23 Shock absorber as sembly Check operation and for oil leak age Replace if necessary 24 Engine oil Change See pages 4 4 and 7 11 When the oil change indicator flashes Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage 25 Engine oil filter car tridge Replace No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month 4000 mi 6000 km...

Page 54: ...place if necessary Change coolant 27 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 28 Control cables Apply Yamaha cable lubricant or other suitable cable lubricant thoroughly 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 ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMETER REA...

Page 55: ...Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers and change the brake fluid Replace the brake hoses every four years or sooner if cracked or damaged UB5L12E0 book Page 9 Wednesday March 25 2020 9 59 AM ...

Page 56: ...gine 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 surfa...

Page 57: ...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 engine oil level check window located at the bottom right side of the crankcase TIP The engine oil should be between the minimum and maximum level marks 4 If the...

Page 58: ...r 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 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 drain bolt 2 Gasket 2 1 1 Oil filter wrench 2 Oil filter...

Page 59: ...of 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 60: ...ddi tives to make sure the final oil clears our performance standards Thus Yamalube mineral semisynthetic and synthetic oils have their own distinct characters and value Yamaha s expe rience gained over many years of re search and development into oil since the 1960 s helps make Yamalube the best choice for your Yamaha engine EAU20071 Coolant The coolant level should be checked before each ride In...

Page 61: ...nimum level mark remove the upper panel left side cowling and coolant reservoir cover to access the coolant reservoir 1 Left side panel 2 Bolt 1 2 1 Maximum level mark 2 Minimum level mark 3 Coolant reservoir 3 1 2 1 Upper panel 2 Quick fastener 3 Bolt 4 Left side cowling 5 Nut and washer 6 Screw 1 Bolt 2 Coolant reservoir cover 3 3 2 1 4 6 5 3 2 1 UB5L12E0 book Page 15 Wednesday March 25 2020 9 5...

Page 62: ...lant 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 coolant The coolant mus...

Page 63: ...aned if neces sary To replace the air filter element 1 Remove the rider seat See page 4 16 2 Remove the left side panel by re moving the bolts 3 Remove the fuel tank cover by re moving the bolts and quick fas teners 4 Remove the air filter case cover by removing the screws 5 Pull the air filter element out 6 Insert a new air filter element into the air filter case NOTICE Make sure that the air fil...

Page 64: ...ide 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 clean it and then install it EAU21386 Checking the throttle grip free play Measure the throttle grip free play as shown Periodically check the throttle grip free play and if n...

Page 65: ...re air pressure The tire air pressure should be checked and if necessary adjusted before each ride WARNING EWA10504 Operation of this vehicle with im proper tire pressure may cause se vere injury or death from loss of control z The tire air pressure must be checked and adjusted on cold tires i e when the temperature of the tires equals the ambient temperature z The tire air pressure must be adjust...

Page 66: ...s equipped with tubeless tires and 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 should be of ...

Page 67: ...tch 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 di rection b TIP If the specified clutch ...

Page 68: ...ten 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 Quick fastener 2 Panel 3 Bolt 4 Right side cowling 5 Screw 5 3 3 4 3 2 1 1 Locknut 2 Clutch lever free play adjusting nut 2 b a 1 1 Hole 2 Projection 3 Right si...

Page 69: ...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 70: ...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 worn to the point that the wear indicator grooves have almost disap peared have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a se...

Page 71: ...t 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 for the brake fluid level to gradual...

Page 72: ...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 vital parts of the motorcy cle and can lead to chain slip page or breakage To prevent this from occurring ke...

Page 73: ...ve 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 chain puller caps 1 Locknut 2 Drive chain puller cap 1 2 1 Drive chain slack adjusting nut 1 Alignment marks...

Page 74: ...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 75: ...bricat 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 UB5L12E0 book Page 29 Wednesday March 25 2...

Page 76: ... 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 g...

Page 77: ... 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 78: ...wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must be checked at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica tion chart If there is play in the wheel hub or if the wheel does not turn smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check the wheel bearings EAU50583 Battery The battery is located under the rider seat It is a VRLA valve regulated lead acid battery There is no need to check the ...

Page 79: ...trical ac cessories NOTICE ECA16522 To charge a VRLA Valve Regulated Lead Acid battery a special con stant voltage battery charger is re quired Using a conventional battery charger will damage the battery To store the battery 1 If the vehicle will not be used for more than one month remove the battery fully charge it and then place it in a cool dry place NOTICE When removing the battery be sure to...

Page 80: ...coupler and then slide the cover to its orig inal position 5 Place the tray in its original posi tion and then install the quick fas teners 6 Install the passenger seat Fuse box 1 is located behind the center cover See page 4 16 Fuse box 1 1 Quick fastener 2 Tray 2 1 1 Starter relay cover 2 Starter relay coupler 3 Main fuse 4 Spare main fuse 1 2 3 4 1 Fuse box 1 1 Ignition fuse 2 Signaling system ...

Page 81: ... dam age to the electrical system and possibly a fire EWA15132 3 Turn the main switch on and turn on the electrical circuit in question to check if the device operates 4 If the fuse immediately blows again have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical system 1 Fuse box 2 1 Spare fuse 2 ABS solenoid fuse 3 ABS motor fuse 1 1 2 3 Specified fuses Main fuse 30 0 A Headlight fuse 7 5 A Signaling system fus...

Page 82: ...light lens by removing the screw 2 Remove the turn signal light bulb socket together with the bulb by turning it counterclockwise 3 Remove the burnt out bulb by pulling it out 4 Insert a new bulb into the socket 5 Install the socket together with the bulb by turning it clockwise 6 Install the turn signal light lens by installing the screw NOTICE Do not overtighten the screw oth erwise the lens may...

Page 83: ...ulling it out 4 Remove the burnt out bulb by pulling it out 5 Insert a new bulb into the socket 6 Install the socket together with the bulb by pushing it in 7 Install the rear fender lower panel by installing the bolts and screws 8 Install the mudguard by installing the quick fasteners 1 Mudguard 2 Quick fastener 1 2 1 Bolt 2 Screw 3 Rear fender lower panel 1 License plate light bulb 2 License pla...

Page 84: ... following troubleshooting charts represent quick and easy procedures for checking these vital systems your self However should your motorcycle require any repair take it to a Yamaha dealer whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools experience and know how to service the motorcycle properly Use only genuine Yamaha replace ment parts Imitation parts may look like Yamaha parts but they are o...

Page 85: ... a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Remove the spark plug and check the electrodes 3 Ignition Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gap or replace the spark plug s Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Check the compression Operate the electric starter 2 Battery The engine turns over quickly The engine turns over slowly The battery is good Dry Wet Try start...

Page 86: ...stopped press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise and then remove the cap TIP If coolant is not available tap water can be temporarily used instead provided that it is changed to the recommended cool ant as soon as possible Wait until the engine has cooled Check the coolant level in the reservoir and radiator The coolant level is OK The coolant level is low Check the cooling system f...

Page 87: ... areas may be sprayed with salt as a de icing method This salt can stay on the roads well into spring so be sure to wash the underside and chassis parts after riding in such areas z Genuine Yamaha care and main tenance products are sold under the YAMALUBE brand z See your Yamaha dealer for addi tional cleaning tips NOTICE ECA26280 Improper cleaning can cause cos metic and mechanical damage Do not ...

Page 88: ...e Use an old tooth brush or plastic bristle brush for hard to reach places NOTICE Use cold water if the vehicle has been exposed to salt Warm wa ter will increase salt s corrosive properties ECA26301 3 For windshield equipped vehicles Clean the windshield with a soft towel or sponge dampened with water and a pH neutral detergent If necessary use a high quality windshield cleaner YAMACLEAN Glass Cl...

Page 89: ...rays and wax sparingly Wipe off excess afterwards WARNING EWA20660 Contaminants left on the brakes or tires can cause loss of control z Make sure there is no lubricant or wax on the brakes or tires z If necessary wash the tires with warm water and a mild deter gent z If necessary clean the brake discs and pads with brake cleaner or acetone z Before riding at higher speeds test the vehicle s brakin...

Page 90: ...s are grounded This will limit spark ing during the next step d Turn the engine over several times with the starter This will coat the cylinder wall 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 plug cap from the spark plug and then install the spark plug and the spark plug cap 7 L...

Page 91: ...e API service SG type or higher JASO standard 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 94 L 0 99 US qt 0 83 Imp qt Fuel Recommended fuel Unleaded gasoline E10 acceptable Octane number RON 90 Fuel t...

Page 92: ...s Front brake Type Hydraulic single disc brake Rear brake Type Hydraulic single 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 position light 21 0 W 5 0 W Rear turn signal light 21 0 W Auxiliary light LED Lice...

Page 93: ...MBER ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER MODEL LABEL INFORMATION KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER EAU62971 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the frame under the pas senger seat See page 4 16 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 ...

Page 94: ... by federal law state law and Environment Canada EAU90250 Vehicle data recording This model s ECU stores certain vehi cle data to assist in the diagnosis of malfunctions and for research statisti cal analysis and development purpos es Although the sensors and recorded data will vary by model the main data points are z Vehicle status and engine perfor mance data z Fuel injection and emission relat ...

Page 95: ...elated to the han dling of vehicle data Even in this case Yamaha will require the contractor to properly handle the vehicle data we provided and Yamaha will appropriate ly manage the data z With the consent of the vehicle owner z Where obligated by law z For use by Yamaha in litigation z When the data is not related to an individual vehicle nor owner UB5L12E0 book Page 3 Wednesday March 25 2020 9 ...

Page 96: ... finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Av...

Page 97: ...cle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use or 2 the use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person AMONG THOSE ACTS PRESUMED TO CONSTITUTE TAMPERING ARE THE ACTS LISTED BELOW These acts include tampering with the following systems i e modification removal etc Ex...

Page 98: ...minder that maintenance work is required It is not acceptable proof of maintenance work Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month 4000 mi 6000 km or 6 months 7000 mi 11000 km or 12 months 10000 mi 16000 km or 18 months 13000 mi 21000 km or 24 months 16000 mi 26000 km or 30 months 19000 mi 31000 km or 36 months 22000 mi 36000 km...

Page 99: ...mation 10 7 10 28000 mi 46000 km or 54 months 31000 mi 51000 km or 60 months Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks UB5L12E0 book Page 7 Wednesday March 25 2020 9 59 AM ...

Page 100: ...bsequent purchaser it is imperative that the machine be inspected and registered for warranty by an authorized Yamaha motorcycle dealer In order for this warranty to remain in effect this inspection and registration must take place within ten 10 days after transfer A reasonable dealer imposed fee may be charged for the inspection EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A als...

Page 101: ...ter date Each Yamaha motorcycle dealer is held responsible for his setup service and warranty repair work Is the warranty transferable to second owners Yes The remainder of the existing warranty can be transferred upon request The unit has to be inspected and re registered by an authorized Yamaha motorcycle dealer for the policy to remain effective CUSTOMER SERVICE If your machine requires warrant...

Page 102: ...vered repairs There s no deductible to pay and repairs aren t pro rated You don t have any out of pocket expenses for covered repairs In addition Travel and Recreation Interruption Protection TRIP is included at no extra cost TRIP gives you up to 250 reimbursement per occurrence for any reasonable expenses you incur because your Yamaha needs covered service replacement vehicle rental emergency tow...

Page 103: ...d protection even after your Yamaha Limited Warranty expires A special note If visiting your dealer isn t convenient contact Yamaha with your VIN number and we ll be happy to help you get the Y E S coverage you need Yamaha Service Marketing P O Box 6555 Cypress CA 90630 1 866 YES EXTD 1 866 937 3983 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE UB5L12E0 book Page 11 Wednesday March 25 2020 9 59 AM ...

Page 104: ... hose 4 15 Fuses replacing 7 34 H Handlebar switches 4 10 Hazard lights switch 4 10 Helmet holders 4 17 High beam indicator light 4 2 Horn switch 4 10 I Identification numbers 10 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 4 21 Indicator lights and warning lights 4 2 K Key identification number 10 2 L Labels location 1 1 License plate light bulb replacing 7 37 Luggage strap holders 4 20 M Main switch steeri...

Page 105: ...s 7 19 Tool kit 7 2 Transmission gear display 4 5 Troubleshooting 7 38 Troubleshooting chart 7 39 Turn signal indicator lights 4 2 Turn signal light bulb replacing 7 36 Turn signal switch 4 10 V Valve clearance 7 19 Vehicle Emission Control Information label 10 2 Vehicle identification number 10 1 Vehicle lights 7 36 W Warranty extended 10 10 Warranty limited 10 8 Wheel bearings checking 7 32 Whee...

Page 106: ...UB5L12E0 book Page 3 Wednesday March 25 2020 9 59 AM ...

Page 107: ... right right out of the box Yamalube Take care of your Yamaha with legendary Yamalube oils lubricants and care products They re formulated and approved by the toughest judges we know the Yamaha engineering teams that know your Yamaha from the inside out Genuine Yamaha Service Manuals Get the same factory manual for your vehicle that the technicians at your authorized Yamaha dealer use Service manu...

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