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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

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EAUM1653

ricatin

the swin

arm piv-

ots

The swingarm pivots must be lubricat-
ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.

EAU23273

Checkin

the front fork

The condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.

To check the con

ition

Check 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 avoi

injury,

securely support the vehicle so
there is no

er of it fallin

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 smoothly.

NOTICE

ECA10591

If any

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or the front

fork

oes not operate smoothly,

have a Yamaha

ealer check or re-

pair it.

Recommen

ricant:

Lithium-soap-based grease

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Summary of Contents for YZFR3F

Page 1: ...DIC183 YZFR3F OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle 2MS F8199 70 English E ...

Page 2: ...EAU46091 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold U2MS70E0 book Page 1 Thursday December 18 2014 1 46 PM ...

Page 3: ...igh 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 between you...

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: ...onesia Motor Manufacturing 1st edition December 2014 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of PT Yamaha Indonesia Motor Manufac turing is expressly prohibited Printed in Indonesia U2MS70E0 book Page 2 Monday December 1 2014 11 39 AM ...

Page 6: ...2 7 3 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system 7 4 General maintenance and lubrication chart 7 5 Checking the spark plugs 7 9 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge 7 10 Coolant 7 13 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 16 Cast wheels 7 18 Adjusting the clutch lever free play 7 18 Che...

Page 7: ... Supporting the motorcycle 7 36 Front wheel 7 36 Rear wheel 7 37 Troubleshooting 7 39 Troubleshooting charts 7 41 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 Maintenance record 10 3 YAMAHA MOTOR CANADA LTD MOTORCYCLE WARRANTY GUIDE 10 5 INDEX 11 1 U2MS70E0 book Page 2 Thursday December 18 2014...

Page 8: ... 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 U2MS70E0 book Page 1 Thursday December 18 2014 1 46 PM ...

Page 9: ...FORMATION SUR LES PNEUS 2MS F1668 30 La pression des pneus a trol doit froid dit normalement êntre régibe comme suit AVANT 200kPa 2 00 kgf cm2 29 psi REAR 250kPa 2 50 kgf cm2 36 psi J u s q u à 9 0 k g 1 9 8 l b s FRONT 200kPa 2 00 kgf cm2 29 psi REAR 250kPa 2 50 kgf cm2 36 psi Entra 90kg 198lbs at ch ar g e m ax im a le 1 2 3 5 7 4 6 TIRE INFORMATION 2MS F1668 20 Cold tire normal pressure should ...

Page 10: ... 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 This motorcycle is designed to carry the operator and a passen ger The failure of motorists to detect and recognize...

Page 11: ...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 12: ...e 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 mus...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...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 15: ... Owner s tool 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 18 7 Shift pedal page 4 12 8 Engine oil drain bolt page 7 10 9 Engine oil filter cartridge page 7 10 U2MS70E0 book Page 1 Thursday December 18 2014 1 46 PM ...

Page 16: ... page 7 29 3 Fuel tank cap page 4 13 4 Headlight page 7 32 5 Engine oil filler cap page 7 10 6 Engine oil level check window page 7 10 7 Brake pedal page 4 12 8 Rear brake light switch page 7 20 9 Rear brake fluid reservoir page 7 21 U2MS70E0 book Page 2 Thursday December 18 2014 1 46 PM ...

Page 17: ...1 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 21 6 Right handlebar switches page 4 10 7 Throttle grip page 7 16 8 Brake lever page 4 12 U2MS70E0 book Page 3 Thursday December 18 2014 1 46 PM ...

Page 18: ... is started and stays on until the key is turned to even if the engine stalls EAU54301 off All electrical systems are off The key can be removed WARNING EWA16371 Never turn the key to or LOCK while the vehicle is moving Other wise the electrical systems will be switched off which may result in loss of control or an accident EAU60860 LOCK The steering is locked and all electrical systems are off Th...

Page 19: ... light can be checked by turning the key to The warning light should come on and remain on until the engine is started If the warning light does not come on initially when the key is turned to have a Yamaha dealer check the elec trical circuit NOTICE ECA21210 If the warning light comes on when the engine is running stop the en gine immediately and check oil level If the oil level is below the mini...

Page 20: ...ds and then go off If the warning light does not come on initially when the key is turned to or if the warning light remains on have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit TIP The engine trouble warning light will come on while the start switch is pushed but this does not indicate a malfunction EAU62470 Shift timing indicator light This indicator light can be set to come on and go off at the...

Page 21: ...ng the shift timing indi cator light control mode Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle s traveling speed 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 the ta chometer will sweep across the r min range and then return to zero r min in order to test the electrical circuit NOTICE ECA10032 Do not opera...

Page 22: ...cuit The display segments of the fuel meter disappear towards E Empty as the fuel level decreases When the last segment starts flashing refuel as soon as possible TIP This fuel meter is equipped with a self diagnosis system If a problem is de tected in the electrical circuit the fol lowing cycle is repeated until the malfunction is corrected fuel level seg ments flash eight times then go off for a...

Page 23: ...e indicator Push the SEL button to switch the display between the odometer mode ODO tripmeter modes TRIP 1 and TRIP 2 instantaneous fuel consump tion mode km L or L 100 km aver age fuel consumption mode AVE_ _ _ km L or AVE_ _ _ L 100 km and oil change tripmeter mode OIL TRIP in the following order ODO TRIP 1 TRIP 2 km L or L 100 km AVE_ _ _ km L or AVE_ _ _ L 100 km OIL TRIP ODO If the left segme...

Page 24: ...km under the current riding conditions is shown To switch between the instantaneous fuel consumption displays push the SEL button for one second TIP If traveling at speeds under 20 km h 12 mi h _ _ _ is displayed Average fuel consumption display The average fuel consumption display can be set to either AVE_ _ _ km L or AVE_ _ _ L 100 km This display shows the average fuel consumption since it was ...

Page 25: ...change indicator will be reset If the engine oil is changed before the oil change indicator comes on i e be fore the periodic oil change interval has been reached the oil change tripmeter must be reset for the next periodic oil change to be indicated at the correct time Shift timing indicator light The shift timing indicator light has four settings which can be adjusted Flashing pattern this funct...

Page 26: ...point setting modes To set the shift activation point TIP The shift timing indicator light activa tion point can be set between 7000 r min and 13500 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 RES button to select the desired engine speed for acti ...

Page 27: ... device for various electrical circuits If a problem is detected in any of those circuits the engine trouble warning light will come on and the display will indicate an error code NOTICE ECA11591 If the display indicates an error code the vehicle should be checked as soon as possible in order to avoid engine damage EAU1234H Handlebar switches Left Right 1 Engine trouble warning light 2 Error code ...

Page 28: ... before starting the engine Set this switch to to stop the engine in case of an emergen cy such as when the vehicle overturns or when the throttle cable is stuck EAU12713 Start switch Push this switch to crank the engine with the starter See page 6 1 for start ing instructions prior to starting the en gine EAU62500 The engine trouble warning light will come on when the key is turned to and the sta...

Page 29: ...ransmission equipped on this motorcycle EAU12892 Brake lever The brake lever is located on the right side 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 Shift pedal 1 1 Brake lever 1 1 Brake pedal 1 U2MS70E0 book Page 12 Thur...

Page 30: ...el is a fire hazard EAU13222 Fuel Make 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 cini...

Page 31: ... 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 pump octane number R M 2 of 86 or higher or a research octane number of 91 or higher If knocking or pinging occurs use a gasoline of a different brand or premi um unleaded fuel Use of unleaded fuel will extend spark plug life and reduce maintenance costs Gasohol ...

Page 32: ...haust 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 the vehicle in a place where pedestrians or children are not likely to touch the hot exhaust system Make sure that the exhaust sys tem has cooled down before doing any maintenance work Do not allow the engine to idle more t...

Page 33: ... the projections on the front of the passenger seat into the seat holders as shown and then push the rear 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 1 Passenger seat lock 2 Unlock 2 1 1 Projection 2 Seat holder 1 2 2 1 Center co...

Page 34: ...ated 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 hit objects causing loss of control and possibly an accident EWA10162 To release a helmet from a helmet holde...

Page 35: ...ear view mirrors back to their original position before riding EAU62561 Adjusting the shock absorber assembly This shock absorber assembly is equipped with a spring preload adjust ing ring NOTICE ECA10102 To avoid damaging the mechanism do not attempt to turn beyond the maximum or minimum settings Adjust the spring preload as follows To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension...

Page 36: ...tem 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 fulfilling the respon sibility of raising the sidestand...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...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 39: ...nts 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 13 4 15 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 7 10 Coolant Check coolant level in reservoir If necessary...

Page 40: ...e grip free play and lubricate ca ble and grip housing 7 16 7 26 Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 7 25 Drive chain Check chain slack Adjust if necessary Check chain condition Lubricate if necessary 7 23 7 25 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 7 16 7 18 Brake and shift pedals Make sur...

Page 41: ...ghtened 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 19 ITEM CHECKS PAGE U2MS70E0 book Page 3 Thursday December 18 2014 1 46 PM ...

Page 42: ...gine stops automatically if left idling for 20 minutes If the engine stops simply push the start switch to restart the engine EAUN0680 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 with the clutch lever pulled and the sidestand up See page 4 ...

Page 43: ... end of its travel and then slightly raise it NOTICE ECA10261 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 Always use the clutch while changing gears to avoid dam...

Page 44: ...ntinue to downshift as necessary 4 Once the motorcycle has stopped the transmission can be shifted into the neutral position The neutral indicator light should come on and then the clutch lever can be released WARNING EWA17380 Improper braking can cause loss of control or traction Al ways use both brakes and apply them smoothly Make sure that the motorcycle and the engine have sufficiently slowed ...

Page 45: ... changed and the oil filter car tridge or element replaced ECA10303 1000 1600 km 600 1000 mi Avoid prolonged operation above 8400 r min 1600 km 1000 mi and beyond The vehicle can now be operated nor mally NOTICE ECA10311 Keep the engine speed out of the tachometer red zone If any engine trouble should oc cur during the engine break in period immediately have a Yamaha dealer check the vehi cle EAU1...

Page 46: ...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 2 3 for more in formation about carbon monox ide WARNING EWA15461 Brake discs calipers drum...

Page 47: ...ools provided in the owner s tool kit are intended to assist you in the performance of preventive maintenance and minor repairs How ever additional 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 2 O ring 1 2 U2MS70E0 ...

Page 48: ...9000 mi or 36 months repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 11000 km 7000 mi or 12 months Items marked with an asterisk require special tools data and technical skills have a Yamaha dealer perform the ser vice U2MS70E0 book Page 3 Thursday December 18 2014 1 46 PM ...

Page 49: ...eck condition Adjust gap and clean Replace at 11000 km 7000 mi or 12 months and thereafter every 10000 km 6000 mi or 12 months Replace Replace 3 Valve clearance Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold Every 42000 km 26600 mi 4 Crankcase breath er system Check breather hose for cracks or damage Replace if necessary 5 Fuel injection Adjust synchronization 6 Exhaust system Check for leak...

Page 50: ...heck operation Adjust or replace cable 4 Front brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replace brake pads if necessary 5 Rear brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replace brake pads if necessary 6 Brake hose Check for cracks or damage Check for correct routing and clamping Replace Every 4 years 7 Brake fluid Replace Every 2 years 8 Wheels Check runout and for dam...

Page 51: ...ing assemblies for looseness Moderately repack with lithium soap based grease Repack 14 Chassis fasteners Check all chassis fitting and fas teners Correct if necessary 15 Brake lever pivot shaft Apply silicone grease lightly 16 Brake pedal pivot shaft Apply lithium soap based grease lightly 17 Clutch lever pivot shaft Apply lithium soap based grease lightly 18 Shift pedal pivot shaft Apply lithium...

Page 52: ...ndicator flashes Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage 24 Engine oil filter car tridge Replace 25 Cooling system Check hoses for cracks or dam age Replace if necessary Change coolant 26 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 27 Control cables Apply Yamaha cable lubricant or other suitable cable lubricant thoroughly No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS 1000 km 600 mi or 1 month 60...

Page 53: ...the reservoirs as required 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 and if cracked or damaged 28 Throttle grip Check operation Check throttle grip free play and adjust if necessary Lubricate cable and grip housing 29 Lights signals and switches Check operation Adjust headlight beam...

Page 54: ...ine 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 surfac...

Page 55: ...case TIP The engine oil should be between the minimum and maximum level marks 4 If the engine oil is below the mini mum level mark add sufficient oil of the recommended type to raise it to the correct level To change the engine oil with or without oil filter cartridge replace ment 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face 2 Start the engine warm it up for several minutes and then turn it off 3 Place...

Page 56: ...new oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench and then tighten it to the specified torque with a torque wrench 8 Install the engine oil drain bolt and its new gasket and then tighten the bolt to the specified torque TIP Install the new gasket as shown 1 Oil filter wrench 2 Oil filter cartridge 1 2 1 O ring 1 Torque wrench Tightening torque Oil filter cartridge 17 Nm 1 7 m kgf 12 ft lbf 1 U2MS...

Page 57: ...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 should go off NOTICE ECA20860 If the oil pressure warning light flick ers or remains on even if the oil level is correct immediately turn the en gine off and have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle 11 Turn t...

Page 58: ...ximum level marks 3 If the coolant is at or below the minimum level mark remove the left side cowling and coolant res ervoir cover to access the coolant reservoir 4 Remove the coolant reservoir cap add coolant to the maximum level mark and then install the reservoir cap WARNING Remove only the coolant reservoir cap Never attempt to remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot EWA15162 NOTICE If ...

Page 59: ... Never attempt to remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot EWA10382 EAU62650 Replacing the air filter ele ment and cleaning the check hose The air filter element should be re placed at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance 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...

Page 60: ...ment installed otherwise the piston s and or cylinder s may become excessively worn ECA10482 5 Install the air filter case cover by installing the screws 6 Install the left side panel by install ing the bolts 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 i...

Page 61: ...contact between the vehicle and the road Safety in all con ditions of riding depends on a relatively small area of road contact Therefore it is essential to maintain the tires in good condition at all times and replace them at the appropriate time with the speci fied tires Tire air pressure The tire air pressure should be checked and if necessary adjusted before each ride WARNING EWA10504 Operatio...

Page 62: ...d brake related parts includ ing the tires should be left to a Yamaha dealer who has the necessary professional knowl edge and experience to do so Ride at moderate speeds after changing a tire since the tire surface must first be broken in for it to develop its optimal characteristics Tire information This model is equipped with tubeless tires and tire air valves Tires age even if they have not be...

Page 63: ...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 performance adverse han dling characteristics and a short ened tire life EAU62662 Adjusting the clutch lever free play The clutch lever free play should mea sure 10 0 15 0 mm 0 39 0 59 in as shown Periodically ...

Page 64: ...ver free play turn the clutch lever free play adjusting nut in direction a To decrease the clutch lever free play turn the adjusting nut in di rection b 7 Tighten the locknut at the crank case 8 Install the right side cowling by in stalling the bolts TIP Fit the projections on the cowling into the slots as shown 9 Tighten the locknut at the clutch lever 1 Right side cowling 2 Bolt 2 1 2 2 1 Locknu...

Page 65: ...oss of control and an acci dent EAU22274 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 adjust the rear brake light switch as follows but the front brake light switch should be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer Turn the rear brake light switch adjust ing nut while holding the rear brake light switch ...

Page 66: ...he 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 set...

Page 67: ...eaction Be careful that water does not enter the brake fluid reservoir when refilling Water will signifi cantly lower the boiling point of the fluid and may result in vapor lock 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 gradually go down A low brake fluid level ...

Page 68: ... before each ride and adjusted if necessary EAU22776 To 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 EAU62980 To adjust the d...

Page 69: ...hin the specified limits ECA10572 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 th...

Page 70: ...ive 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 a...

Page 71: ...ricat ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart EAU44275 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 U2MS70E0 book Page 26 Thursday December 18 ...

Page 72: ...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 73: ...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 sm...

Page 74: ...cking 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 there is play in the wheel hub or if the wheel does not turn smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check the wheel bearings EAU62521 Battery The battery is located under the rider seat See page 4 16 This model is equipped with a VRLA Valve Regulated Le...

Page 75: ... the vehicle is equipped with op tional electrical accessories 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 ...

Page 76: ...r re lay coupler as shown 4 Connect the starter relay 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 TIP To access the fuse box remove the center cover See page 4 16 If a fuse is blown replace it as follows 1 Quick fastener 2 Tray 2 1 1 Starter relay cover 2 Starter relay coupl...

Page 77: ...ke care not to damage the follow ing parts Headlight bulb Do not touch the glass part of the headlight bulb to keep it free from oil otherwise the transpar ency of the glass the luminosity of the bulb and the bulb life will be adversely affected Thor oughly clean off any dirt and fin gerprints on the headlight bulb using a cloth moistened with al cohol or thinner Headlight lens Do not affix any ty...

Page 78: ...the headlight coupler 6 Install the headlight bulb cover by turning it clockwise 7 Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary EAU39021 Auxiliary light bulb If the auxiliary light does not come on have a Yamaha dealer check the elec trical circuit or replace the bulb 1 Headlight coupler 1 Headlight bulb holder 1 1 1 Auxiliary light 1 U2MS70E0 book Page 33 Thursday December 18 2014 ...

Page 79: ...move 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 break ECA11192 1 Turn signal light l...

Page 80: ...lling 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 plat...

Page 81: ...cycle 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 rear wheel Raise the rear wheel off the ground by using a motorcycle stand or if a motor cycle stand is not available by placing a jack either under each side of the frame in front of the rea...

Page 82: ...alling the bolts TIP Make sure that there is enough space between the brake pads before install ing the brake caliper onto the brake disc 4 Lower the front wheel so that it is on the ground and then put the sidestand down 5 Tighten the wheel axle and the brake caliper bolts to the specified torques 6 Push down hard on the handlebar several times to check for proper fork operation EAU25081 Rear whe...

Page 83: ...the wheel axle out 7 Remove the wheel NOTICE Do not apply the brake after the wheel and brake disc have been removed otherwise the brake pads will be forced shut ECA11073 To install the rear wheel 1 Install the wheel and the brake cal iper bracket by inserting the wheel axle from the right hand side TIP Make sure that the slot in the brake caliper bracket is fit over the retainer on the swingarm M...

Page 84: ...of power The 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 bu...

Page 85: ...DIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 7 40 7 heaters or furnaces Gasoline or gasoline vapors can ignite or ex plode causing severe injury or prop erty damage U2MS70E0 book Page 40 Thursday December 18 2014 1 46 PM ...

Page 86: ...ve a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Operate the electric starter 4 Compression 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 Operate the electric starter 2 Battery The engine turns over quickly The engine turns over slowly The engine does not start...

Page 87: ... 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 88: ...let 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 sprock ets the drive chain and wheel axles Always...

Page 89: ...inse 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 with water carry out the foll...

Page 90: ...e 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 acetone and wash the tires with warm water and a mild deter gent Before riding at higher speeds test the motorcycle s braki...

Page 91: ...park 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 pl...

Page 92: ...MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 8 5 8 TIP Make any necessary repairs before storing the motorcycle U2MS70E0 book Page 5 Thursday December 18 2014 1 46 PM ...

Page 93: ...il filter cartridge replacement 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 96 L 1 01 US qt 0 84 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Oil coated paper element Fuel Recommended fuel Regular unleaded gasoline Gasohol E10 acceptable Fuel tank capacity 14 L 3 7 US gal 3 08 Imp gal Fuel reser...

Page 94: ...198 353 lb Front 200 kPa 2 00 kgf cm2 29 psi Rear 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm2 36 psi Front wheel Wheel type Cast wheel Rim size 17M C x MT2 75 Rear wheel Wheel type Cast wheel Rim size 17M C x MT4 00 Front brake Type Single disc brake Operation Right hand operation Specified brake fluid DOT 4 Rear brake Type Single disc brake Operation Right foot operation Specified brake fluid DOT 4 Front suspension Typ...

Page 95: ... 0 W 1 License plate light 12 V 5 0 W 1 Meter lighting LED Neutral indicator light LED High beam indicator light LED Oil pressure warning light LED Turn signal indicator light LED Engine trouble warning light LED Fuses Main fuse 30 0 A Headlight fuse 15 0 A Signaling system fuse 15 0 A Ignition fuse 15 0 A Radiator fan motor fuse 7 5 A Backup fuse 7 5 A U2MS70E0 book Page 3 Thursday December 18 20...

Page 96: ...BER 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 s...

Page 97: ...stamped into the key tag Record this number in the space provided and use it for reference when ordering a new key EAU48271 Vehicle Emission Control Informa tion label The Vehicle Emission Control Informa tion label is affixed at the location in the illustration This label shows specifica tions related to exhaust emissions as required by federal law state law and Environment Canada 1 Key identific...

Page 98: ...inder 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 1000 km 600 mi or 1 month 6000 km 4000 mi or 6 months 11000 km 7000 mi or 12 months 16000 km 10000 mi or 18 months 21000 km 13000 mi or 24 months 26000 km 16000 mi or 30 months 31000 km 19000 mi or 36 months 36000 km 22000 mi ...

Page 99: ...ATION 10 4 10 46000 km 28000 mi or 54 months 51000 km 31000 mi or 60 months Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks U2MS70E0 book Page 4 Thursday December 18 2014 1 46 PM ...

Page 100: ...transfer MUST be done by contacting the DEALER who will forward the following information to YAMAHA Section B Subsequent Owner The MOTORCYCLE has been fully assembled and set to the MANUFACTURER s operating specifications by a DEALER prior to DELIVERY to the CUSTOMER a The CUSTOMER has followed the break in and storage instructions contained in the Owner s Manual and all other instructions shown i...

Page 101: ...ble for special incidental or consequential damages howsoever caused whether by negligence or otherwise resulting directly or indirectly from the use of the MOTORCYCLE or the MOTORCYCLE having replacement parts or the unavailability of replacement parts YAMAHA does not assume or authorize any person to create or assume for YAMAHA any obligation or liability in connection with the MOTORCYCLE or any...

Page 102: ...beam indicator light 4 2 Horn switch 4 11 I Identification numbers 10 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 4 20 Indicator lights and warning lights 4 2 K Key identification number 10 2 L Labels location 1 1 License plate light bulb replacing 7 35 Luggage strap holders 4 19 M Main switch steering lock 4 1 Maintenance and lubrication periodic 7 5 Maintenance emission control system 7 4 Maintenance reco...

Page 103: ...urn signal light bulb replacing 7 34 Turn signal switch 4 11 V Valve clearance 7 16 Vehicle Emission Control Information label 10 2 Vehicle identification number 10 1 W Warranty 10 5 Wheel bearings checking 7 29 Wheel front 7 36 Wheel rear 7 37 Wheels 7 18 U2MS70E0 book Page 2 Thursday December 18 2014 1 46 PM ...

Page 104: ...U2MS70E0 book Page 3 Thursday December 18 2014 1 46 PM ...

Page 105: ...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 manua...

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