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DIC183

1JS-28199-11

YZFR6B(C)

OWNER’S MANUAL

Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle.

LIT-11626-25-46

Summary of Contents for YZFR6B

Page 1: ...DIC183 1JS 28199 11 YZFR6B C OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle LIT 11626 25 46 ...

Page 2: ...EAU10042 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold U1JS11E0 book Page 1 Tuesday August 2 2011 3 03 PM ...

Page 3: ...ntain 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 discrepancie...

Page 4: ...ntial 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 N...

Page 5: ... Motor Corporation U S A 1st edition July 2011 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan P N LIT 11626 25 46 U1JS11E0 book Page 2 Tuesday August 2 2011 3 03 PM ...

Page 6: ...STMENT 7 1 Owner s tool kit 7 2 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system 7 3 General maintenance and lubrication chart 7 5 Removing and installing cowlings and panels 7 9 Checking the spark plugs 7 13 Canister for California only 7 14 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge 7 14 Coolant 7 18 Air filter element 7 20 Checking the engine idling speed 7 21 Checking the throttle grip free...

Page 7: ...otorcycle 7 40 Front wheel 7 41 Rear wheel 7 43 Troubleshooting 7 45 Troubleshooting charts 7 46 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 Reporting safety defects 10 3 Motorcycle noise regulation 10 4 Maintenance record 10 5 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A STREET AND ENDURO MOTORCYCLE LIMITE...

Page 8: ...cle 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 5 6 4 U1JS11E0 book Page 1 Tuesday August 2 2011 3 03 PM ...

Page 9: ...protective clothing PREMIUM UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY 91 Min Pump Octane R M 2 TIRE INFORMATION Cold tire normal pressure should be set as follows Up to 90 kg 198 lbs load FRONT REAR 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi 290 kPa 2 90 kgf cm 42 psi 90kg 198 lbs maximum load FRONT REAR 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi 290 kPa 2 90 kgf cm 42 psi 14B 21668 00 WARNING Improper loading can cause loss of control Read owner ...

Page 10: ...LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS 1 3 1 1 2 U1JS11E0 book Page 3 Tuesday August 2 2011 3 03 PM ...

Page 11: ... HOSE ROUTING 13S 21686 10 4 3 2 1 FUEL TANK THROTTLE BODY CHARCOAL CANISTER ATMOSPHERE VACUUM HOSE ROUTING 13S 21684 10 INTAKE MANIFOLD PRESS SENSOR 1 2 3 4 2 California only 1 California only U1JS11E0 book Page 4 Tuesday August 2 2011 3 03 PM ...

Page 12: ...assenger The failure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles in traf fic is the predominating cause of automobile motorcycle accidents Many accidents have been caused by an automobile driver who did not see the motorcycle Making yourself conspicuous appears to be very effective in reducing the chance of this type of accident Therefore Wear a brightly colored jacket Use extra caution when ...

Page 13: ...d contribute to an impairment of vision that could delay seeing a hazard The use of a jacket heavy boots trousers gloves etc is effective in preventing or reducing abrasions or lacerations Never wear loose fitting clothes otherwise they could catch on the control levers footrests or wheels and cause injury or an accident Always wear protective clothing that covers your legs ankles and feet The eng...

Page 14: ... of the motorcycle to minimize imbalance or instabili ty Shifting weights can create a sud den imbalance Make sure that ac cessories and cargo are securely attached to the motorcycle before riding Check accessory mounts and cargo restraints frequently Properly adjust the suspension for your load suspension ad justable models only and check the condition and pres sure of your tires Never attach any...

Page 15: ...r front fork area they must be as lightweight as possible and should be kept to a minimum Bulky or large accessories may seriously affect the stability of the motorcycle due to aerody namic effects Wind may at tempt to lift the motorcycle or the motorcycle may become un stable in cross winds These ac cessories may also cause instability when passing or being passed by large vehicles Certain access...

Page 16: ...ie downs or suitable straps that are attached to solid parts of the mo torcycle such as the frame or up per front fork triple clamp and not for example to rubber mounted handlebars or turn signals or parts that could break Choose the lo cation for the straps carefully so the straps will not rub against painted surfaces during transport The suspension should be com pressed somewhat by the tie downs...

Page 17: ...6 Shock absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting bolt for slow compression damping page 4 21 7 Owner s tool kit page 7 2 8 Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting screw page 4 21 9 Shift pedal page 4 12 10 Engine oil filter cartridge page 7 14 11 Engine oil drain bolt page 7 14 12 Front fork compression damping force adjusting bolt for fast compres sion damping page 4 ...

Page 18: ... injection system fuse page 7 36 6 Battery page 7 35 7 Air filter element page 7 20 8 Coolant reservoir page 7 18 9 Radiator cap page 7 18 10 Engine oil filler cap page 7 14 11 Coolant drain bolt page 7 19 12 Engine oil dipstick page 7 14 13 Brake pedal page 4 13 14 Rear brake light switch page 7 26 15 Rear brake fluid reservoir page 7 27 U1JS11E0 book Page 2 Tuesday August 2 2011 3 03 PM ...

Page 19: ... 12 2 Left handlebar switches page 4 11 3 Main switch steering lock page 4 1 4 Multi function meter unit page 4 5 5 Front brake fluid reservoir page 7 27 6 Right handlebar switches page 4 11 7 Brake lever page 4 12 8 Throttle grip page 7 21 U1JS11E0 book Page 3 Tuesday August 2 2011 3 03 PM ...

Page 20: ...gine is started and stays on until the key is turned to OFF even if the engine stalls EAU10661 OFF All electrical systems are off The key can be removed WARNING EWA10061 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 EAU10683 LOCK The steering is locked and all electrical systems...

Page 21: ...rical circuit of the warning light can be checked by turning the key to ON The warning light should come on for a few seconds and then go off If the warning light does not come on initially when the key is turned to ON or if the warning light remains on have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit TIP Even if the oil level is sufficient the warning light may flicker when riding on a slope or ...

Page 22: ...nosis device for the fuel level de tection circuit If a problem is detected in the fuel level detection circuit the fol lowing cycle will be repeated until the malfunction is corrected The fuel level warning light will flash eight times and then go off for 3 0 seconds If this oc curs have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle EAU1142A Coolant temperature warning light This warning light comes on if th...

Page 23: ...g 117 134 C 243 274 F Coolant temperature flashes Warning light comes on Stop the vehicle and allow it to idle until the coolant temperature goes down If the temperature does not go down stop the engine See page 7 47 Above 135 C Above 275 F Message HI flashes Warning light comes on Stop the engine and allow it to cool See page 7 47 TRIPA F TRIPA F TRIPA F TRIPA F U1JS11E0 book Page 4 Tuesday Augus...

Page 24: ...ift to the next higher gear The electrical circuit of the indicator light can be checked by turning the key to ON The indicator light should come on for a few seconds and then go off If the indicator light does not come on initially when the key is turned to ON or if the indicator light remains on have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit See page 4 9 for a detailed ex planation of the fun...

Page 25: ...speedometer and odometer tripmeter displays be tween kilometers and miles press the SELECT button for at least one second Tachometer The electric tachometer allows the rider to monitor the engine speed and keep it within the ideal power range When the key is turned to ON the ta chometer needle will sweep once across the r min range and then return to zero r min in order to test the electri cal cir...

Page 26: ...it will reset itself automatically and the display will return to the prior mode after refueling and traveling 5 km 3 mi Stopwatch mode To change the display to the stopwatch mode select it by pushing the SE LECT button The stopwatch digits will start flashing Release the SE LECT button and then push it again for a few seconds until the stopwatch digits stop flashing Standard measurement 1 Push th...

Page 27: ...comes on if the engine overheats When the key is turned to ON the coolant temperature is auto matically displayed even if the air intake temperature was displayed prior to turning the key to OFF When the air intake temperature display is selected A is displayed for one second and then the air in take temperature is displayed Self diagnosis device This model is equipped with a self diag nosis devic...

Page 28: ...engine speed at which the indi cator light will be deactivated Shift timing indicator light bright ness This function allows you to adjust the brightness of the indicator light to suit your preference TIP In this mode the right display shows the current setting for each function except the shift timing indicator light activity function To adjust the brightness of the multi function meter displays ...

Page 29: ...sh the SELECT button to con firm the selected engine speed The control mode changes to the shift timing indicator light deactiva tion function To set the shift timing indicator light de activation function TIP The shift timing indicator light de activation function can be set be tween 10000 r min and 18000 r min From 10000 r min to 13000 r min the indicator light can be set in increments of 500 r ...

Page 30: ... switch to sound the horn EAU12660 Engine stop switch Set this switch to 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 EAU12711 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 EAU41700 The engine ...

Page 31: ...nation with the clutch lever when shifting the gears of the 6 speed con stant mesh transmission equipped on this motorcycle EAU33851 Brake lever The brake lever is located at the right handlebar grip To apply the front brake pull the lever toward the handle bar grip The brake lever is equipped with a brake lever position adjusting knob To adjust the distance between the brake lever and the handleb...

Page 32: ...o open the fuel tank cap Open the fuel tank cap lock cover in sert the key into the lock and then turn it 1 4 turn clockwise The lock will be re leased and the fuel tank cap can be opened To close the fuel tank cap 1 Push the fuel tank cap into position with the key inserted in the lock 2 Turn the key counterclockwise to the original position remove it and then close the lock cover 1 Brake pedal 1...

Page 33: ...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 34: ...ypes of gasohol gaso hol containing ethanol and that contain ing 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 EAU51160 Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose TIP For California See page 7 14 for breather hose i...

Page 35: ...aust sys tem has cooled down before do ing any maintenance work Do not allow the engine to idle more than a few minutes Long idling can cause a build up of heat NOTICE ECA10701 Use only unleaded gasoline The use of leaded gasoline will cause unre pairable damage to the catalytic converter EAU39033 Seats Rider seat To remove the rider seat Pull back the rear of the rider seat as shown remove the bo...

Page 36: ...ace 2 Remove the key TIP Make sure that the seats are properly secured before riding EAU39073 Helmet holding cable A helmet holding cable is provided in the owner s tool kit to secure two hel mets to the helmet cable holder equipped on the bottom of the passen ger seat To secure a helmet with the helmet holding cable 1 Remove the passenger seat See page 4 16 2 Clip the middle snap hook of the cabl...

Page 37: ... the passenger seat 2 Unfasten the snap hooks from the cable holder and then remove the cable from the helmet strap buck le 3 Install the passenger seat EAU39671 Rear view mirrors The rear view mirrors of this vehicle can be folded forward or backward for park ing in narrow spaces Fold the mirrors back to their original position before riding WARNING EWA14371 Be sure to fold the rear view mirrors ...

Page 38: ...suspension turn the adjusting bolt on each fork leg in di rection a To decrease the spring pre load and thereby soften the suspension turn the adjusting bolt on each fork leg in direction b Align the appropriate groove on the ad justing mechanism with the top of the front fork collar Rebound damping force To increase the rebound damping force and thereby harden the rebound damp ing turn the adjust...

Page 39: ...irection b TIP Although the total number of clicks or turns of a damping force adjusting mechanism may not exactly match the Rebound damping setting Minimum soft 25 click s in direction b Standard 20 click s in direction b Maximum hard 1 click s in direction b With the adjusting screw fully turned in direction a 1 Compression damping force adjusting bolt for fast compression damping Compression da...

Page 40: ...pression damping force adjusting bolt for slow compression damping NOTICE ECA10101 To avoid damaging the mechanism do not attempt to turn beyond the maximum or minimum settings Spring preload To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension turn the adjusting ring in direction a To de crease the spring preload and thereby soften the suspension turn the adjust ing ring in direction ...

Page 41: ... for slow compression damping To increase the compression damping force and thereby harden the compres sion damping turn the adjusting bolt in direction a To decrease the compres sion damping force and thereby soften the compression damping turn the ad justing bolt in direction b 1 Rebound damping force adjusting screw Rebound damping setting Minimum soft 20 click s in direction b Standard 16 clic...

Page 42: ... to excessive gas pressure Do not deform or damage the cylinder in any way Cylinder damage will result in poor damping performance Do not dispose of a damaged or worn out shock absorber as sembly yourself Take the shock absorber assembly to a Yamaha dealer for any service EAU38961 Luggage strap holders There are six luggage strap holders four on the bottom of the passenger seat and one on each pas...

Page 43: ...ult in poor perfor mance of or damage to the engine EAU15305 Sidestand The sidestand is located on the left side of the frame Raise the sidestand or lower it with your foot while holding the vehicle upright TIP The built in sidestand switch is part of the ignition circuit cut off system which cuts the ignition in certain situations See the following section for an expla nation of the ignition circ...

Page 44: ...unctions It prevents starting when the trans mission is in gear and the side stand is up but the clutch lever is not pulled It prevents starting when the trans mission is in gear and the clutch le ver is pulled but the sidestand 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 ...

Page 45: ... Move 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 switc...

Page 46: ...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 dam age 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 14 Coolant Check coolant level in reservoir If necessa...

Page 47: ...ttle grip free play and lubricate cable and grip housing 7 21 7 31 Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 7 31 Drive chain Check chain slack Adjust if necessary Check chain condition Lubricate if necessary 7 28 7 30 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 7 22 7 24 Brake and shift pedals Make s...

Page 48: ...tightened 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 24 ITEM CHECKS PAGE U1JS11E0 book Page 3 Tuesday August 2 2011 3 03 PM ...

Page 49: ... left idling for 20 minutes In this case the multi function display indicates error code 70 but this is not a mal function Push the start switch to clear the error code and to restart the engine EAU16257 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 ...

Page 50: ...he gear positions are shown in the il lustration TIP To shift the transmission into the neu tral position press the shift pedal down repeatedly until it reaches the end of its travel and then slightly raise it NOTICE ECA10260 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 transmissio...

Page 51: ...recommended shift points during acceleration and deceleration are shown in the table below EAU16841 Engine break in There is never a more important period in the life of your engine than the period between 0 and 1600 km 1000 mi For this reason you should read the follow ing material carefully Since the engine is brand new do not put an excessive load on it for the first 1600 km 1000 mi The various...

Page 52: ...eat may cause discoloration of the exhaust pipe but this is normal EAU17213 Parking When parking stop the engine and then remove the key from the main switch WARNING EWA10311 Since the engine and exhaust system can become very hot park in a place where pedestri ans or children are not likely to touch them and be burned Do not park on a slope or on soft ground otherwise the vehicle may overturn inc...

Page 53: ...n performing 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 2 for more in formation about carbon monox ide WARNING EWA15460 Brake discs calipers ...

Page 54: ...n 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 U1JS11E0 book Page 2 Tuesday August 2...

Page 55: ... 13000 km or 12 months 12000 mi 19000 km or 18 months 16000 mi 25000 km or 24 months 20000 mi 31000 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 every 8000 mi 13000 km or 12 months Replace Replace 3 Valve clearance Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold Every 26600 mi 42000 km 4 Crank...

Page 56: ...tion 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 7000 km or 6 months 8000 mi 13000 km or 12 months 12000 mi 19000 km or 18 months 16000 mi 25000 km or 24 months 20000 mi 31000 km or 30 months U1JS11E0 book Page 4 Tuesday August 2 2011 3 03 PM ...

Page 57: ... or replace cable 3 Front brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replace brake pads if necessary 4 Rear brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replace brake pads if necessary 5 Brake hoses Check for cracks or damage Check for correct routing and clamping Replace Every 4 years 6 Wheels Check runout and for damage Replace if necessary 7 Tires Check tread depth and f...

Page 58: ...ely repack with lithium soap based grease Every 12000 mi 19000 km 12 Chassis fasteners Check all chassis fitting and fas teners Correct if necessary 13 Brake lever pivot shaft Apply silicone grease lightly 14 Brake pedal pivot shaft Apply lithium soap based grease lightly 15 Clutch lever pivot shaft Apply lithium soap based grease lightly 16 Shift pedal pivot shaft Apply lithium soap based grease ...

Page 59: ...il Change warm engine before draining 23 Engine oil filter car tridge Replace 24 Cooling system Check hoses for cracks or dam age Replace if necessary Change with ethylene glycol anti freeze coolant every 24 months Change 25 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 26 Control cables Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or engine oil thoroughly No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS 600 mi 100...

Page 60: ...l 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 27 Throttle grip Check operation Check throttle grip free play and adjust if necessary Lubricate cable and grip housing 28 Lights signals and switches Check operation Adjust headlight be...

Page 61: ...chapter Refer to this section each time a cowling or panel needs to be re moved and installed EAU39062 Panels A and B To remove a panel Remove the bolts and then pull the panel off as shown To install a panel Place the panel in the original position and then install the bolts 1 Cowling A 1 Cowling B 2 Cowling C 1 Panel A 2 Panel B 2 1 1 Panel B 2 Bolt U1JS11E0 book Page 9 Tuesday August 2 2011 3 0...

Page 62: ... a cowling 1 Remove the bolts quick fasteners and quick fastener screw 1 Cowling A 2 Bolt 3 Quick fastener 2 3 1 2 2 2 1 Quick fastener 1 Quick fastener 2 Quick fastener screw 1 Cowling B 2 Bolt 3 Quick fastener 1 Quick fastener U1JS11E0 book Page 10 Tuesday August 2 2011 3 03 PM ...

Page 63: ...ts as shown 4 Disconnect the turn signal light lead coupler To install a cowling 1 Connect the turn signal light lead coupler 2 Fit the projections into the slots slide the cowling rearward and then fit the forward most projection into the slot 1 Quick fastener 2 Quick fastener screw 1 Cowling A 2 Cowling B 1 Cowling A 2 Turn signal light lead coupler 1 Cowling B 2 Turn signal light lead coupler U...

Page 64: ... panel B See page 7 9 2 Unfasten the wire harness by pressing on the projection to open the plastic fastener 3 Remove the bolts and the quick fastener and then pull the cowling off as shown 1 Cowling A 2 Turn signal light lead coupler 1 Cowling B 2 Turn signal light lead coupler 1 Cowling A 2 Cowling B 1 Plastic fastener 2 Projection 3 Wire harness 1 Cowling C 2 Bolt 3 Quick fastener U1JS11E0 book...

Page 65: ...lug should be a medium to light tan the ideal color when the vehicle is ridden normally and all spark plugs installed in the en gine should have the same color If any spark plug shows a distinctly different color the engine could be operating im properly Do not attempt to diagnose such problems yourself Instead have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle If a spark plug shows signs of electrode erosion...

Page 66: ...ake sure to check the fol lowing Check each hose connection Check each hose and canister for cracks or damage Replace if dam aged Make sure that the canister breath er is not blocked and if necessary clean it EAU3899C Engine oil and oil filter car tridge The engine oil level should be checked before each ride In addition the oil must be changed and the oil filter car tridge replaced at the interva...

Page 67: ...ee page 7 10 3 Start the engine warm it up for several minutes and then turn it off 4 Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil 5 Remove the engine oil filler cap the engine oil drain bolt and its gasket to drain the oil from the crankcase TIP Skip steps 6 12 if the oil filter cartridge is not being replaced 6 Remove the shift arm bolt and then pull the shift arm off the shift shaf...

Page 68: ...nd overflow hose into the guides then place them in their original position 12 Install the shift arm by aligning the match mark on the shift arm with the match mark on the shift shaft and installing the shift arm bolt then tightening it to the specified torque NOTICE Be sure to align the match marks to ensure proper shifting If the match marks are not aligned the shift 1 Shift arm bolt 2 Shift arm...

Page 69: ...ankcase 15 Start the engine and then let it idle for several minutes while checking it for oil leakage If oil is leaking im mediately turn the engine off and check for the cause TIP After the engine is started the engine oil level warning light should go off if the oil level is sufficient NOTICE ECA10401 If the oil level warning light flickers or remains on even if the oil level is correct immedia...

Page 70: ...eser voir See page 7 9 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 EWA15161 NOTICE If coolant is not available use distilled water or soft tap water instead Do not use hard water or salt water since it is harmful to the engine...

Page 71: ... Remove the coolant reservoir by removing the bolts 8 Remove the coolant reservoir cap and then turn the coolant reservoir upside down to empty it 9 After the coolant is completely drained thoroughly flush the cool ing system with clean tap water 10 Install the coolant reservoir by in stalling the bolts 11 Connect the radiator hose and then move the hose clamp back to its original position 12 Inst...

Page 72: ...he engine and then check the vehicle for coolant leakage If coolant is leaking have a Yamaha dealer check the cooling system 18 Install the cowlings EAU36764 Air filter element The air filter element must be replaced at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart Have a Yamaha dealer replace the air filter element Antifreeze water mixture ratio 1 1 Recommended antifre...

Page 73: ...throttle grip Periodi cally check the throttle grip free play and if necessary have a Yamaha deal er adjust it EAU21401 Valve clearance The valve clearance changes with use resulting in improper air fuel mixture and or engine noise To prevent this from occurring the valve clearance must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart Engi...

Page 74: ...model WARNING EWA10511 Never overload your vehicle Opera tion of an overloaded vehicle could cause an accident Tire inspection Always check the tires before operating the motorcycle If a tire tread shows crosswise lines minimum tread depth if the tire has a nail or glass fragments in it or if the sidewall is cracked con tact a Yamaha dealer immediately and have the tire replaced Tire air pressure ...

Page 75: ...gn otherwise the handling characteristics of the motorcy cle may be different which could lead to an accident Always make sure that the valve caps are securely installed to prevent air pressure leakage Use only the tire valves and valve cores listed below to avoid tire deflation during a high speed ride After extensive tests only the tires list ed below have been approved for this model by Yamaha ...

Page 76: ...warpage or oth er damage before each ride If any damage is found have a Yamaha dealer replace the wheel Do not attempt even the smallest repair to the wheel A deformed 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...

Page 77: ... Tighten the locknut EAU37913 Checking the brake lever free play There should be no free play at the brake lever end If there is free play have a Yamaha dealer inspect the brake system WARNING EWA14211 A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever can indicate the presence of air in the hydraulic system If there is air in the hydraulic system have a Yamaha dealer bleed the system be fore operating t...

Page 78: ...EAU36890 Front brake pads Each front brake pad is provided with wear indicators which allows you to check the brake pad wear without hav ing to disassemble the brake To check the brake pad wear check the position of the wear indicators while applying the brake If a brake pad has worn to the point that a wear indicator almost touches the brake disc have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a s...

Page 79: ...eals may deteriorate causing leak age Refill with the same type of brake fluid Adding a brake fluid other than DOT 4 may result in a harmful chemical reaction 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 ECA17640 Brake fluid may damage painted sur faces or plastic par...

Page 80: ...e intervals listed below or whenever they are damaged or leak ing Oil seals Replace every two years Brake hoses Replace every four years EAU22760 Drive chain slack The drive chain slack should be checked before each ride and adjusted if necessary EAU22774 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...

Page 81: ...will overload the en gine as well as other vital parts of the motorcycle and can lead to chain slippage or breakage To prevent this from occurring keep the drive chain slack with in the specified limits ECA10571 TIP Using the alignment marks on each drive chain puller make sure that both chain pullers are in the same position for proper wheel alignment Use the end of the swingarm as the reference ...

Page 82: ...ain as follows NOTICE ECA10583 The drive chain must be lubricated after washing the motorcycle riding in the rain or riding in wet areas 1 Clean the drive chain with kero sene and a small soft brush NOTICE To prevent damaging the O rings do not clean the drive chain with steam cleaners high pressure washers or inap propriate solvents ECA11121 2 Wipe the drive chain dry 3 Thoroughly lubricate the d...

Page 83: ...ld be checked before each ride In addi tion the cable should be lubricated by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals speci fied in the periodic maintenance chart The throttle cable is equipped with a rubber cover Make sure that the cover is securely installed Even though the cover is installed correctly it does not completely protect the cable from water entry Therefore use care not to pour water direct...

Page 84: ...rake and clutch levers should be checked before each ride and the lever pivots should be lu bricated if necessary Brake lever Clutch lever Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease Recommended lubricants Brake lever Silicone grease Clutch lever Lithium soap based grease U1JS11E0 book Page 32 Tuesday August 2 2011 3 03 PM ...

Page 85: ...e periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU23272 Checking the front fork The condition and operation of the front fork must be checked as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic main tenance and lubrication chart To check the condition 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 a...

Page 86: ...ff the ground See page 7 40 for more information WARNING To avoid injury securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10751 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 steering EAU23291 Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must be ch...

Page 87: ...ing it in an enclosed space KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER IES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN 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 tends to discharge more quickly if the vehicle is equipped with optional electrical accessories NOTICE ECA16521 To charge a VRLA Valve Regulated Lead Acid battery a speci...

Page 88: ...rd Fuse box 2 is located under panel A See page 7 9 If a fuse is blown replace it as follows 1 Turn the key to OFF and turn off the electrical circuit in question 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 EWA15131...

Page 89: ...nosity 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 type of tinted film or stickers to the headlight lens Do not use a headlight bulb of a wattage higher than specified 1 Remove the headlight bulb cover by turning it counterclockwise 2 ...

Page 90: ...Connect the headlight coupler 6 Install the headlight bulb cover by turning it clockwise 7 Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary EAU24181 Tail brake light This model is equipped with an LED type tail brake light If the tail brake light does not come on have a Yamaha dealer check it 1 Headlight coupler 1 Headlight bulb holder U1JS11E0 book Page 38 Tuesday August 2 2011 3 03 PM...

Page 91: ...socket 5 Install the socket together with the bulb by turning it clockwise 6 Install the turn signal light unit by installing the screw EAU24313 Replacing the license plate light bulb 1 Remove the license plate light unit by removing the screws 2 Remove the license plate light bulb socket together with the bulb by pulling it out 1 Turn signal light unit 2 Screw 1 2 1 Turn signal light bulb socket ...

Page 92: ...ore starting any maintenance A strong wooden box can be placed under the engine for added stability To service the front wheel 1 Stabilize the rear of the motorcycle by using a motorcycle stand or if an additional motorcycle stand is not available by placing a jack un der 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 whe...

Page 93: ...bolt push the wheel axle from the left side to re move it and then remove the wheel NOTICE Do not apply the brake after the brake calipers have been removed otherwise the brake pads will be forced shut ECA11051 EAU38182 To install the front wheel 1 Lift the wheel up between the fork legs 2 Insert the wheel axle from the right hand side 3 Install the axle bolt lower the front wheel so that it is on...

Page 94: ...e right fork leg with a rubber mallet to align it with the end of the wheel axle 10 Tighten wheel axle pinch bolt D then pinch bolt C to the specified torque 11 Retighten pinch bolt D to the spec ified torque 12 While applying the front brake push down hard on the handlebar several times to check for proper fork operation Tightening torque Brake caliper bolt 35 Nm 3 5 m kgf 25 ft lbf Tightening to...

Page 95: ...he rear sprocket and then push the wheel forward 6 Remove the drive chain from the rear sprocket TIP If the drive chain is difficult to re move remove the wheel axle first and then lift the wheel upward enough to remove the drive chain from the rear sprocket The drive chain cannot be disas sembled 7 While supporting the brake caliper bracket pull the wheel axle out and then remove the wheel NOTICE...

Page 96: ...nut and then lower the rear wheel so that it is on the ground and then put the sidestand down 4 Adjust the drive chain slack See page 7 28 5 Tighten the axle nut to the speci fied torque 6 Tighten the drive chain slack ad justing bolts in direction b to their specified torque 7 Tighten the locknuts to their speci fied torque 1 Wheel axle 1 Retainer 2 Slot Tightening torque Axle nut 110 Nm 11 m kgf...

Page 97: ...quire 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 inferi or have a shorter service life and can lead to expensive repair bills WARNING EWA15141 When checking the fuel system do not smoke and ...

Page 98: ...er check the vehicle Remove the spark plugs and check the electrodes 3 Ignition Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gaps or replace the spark plugs Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Check the battery Operate the electric starter 4 Battery The engine turns over quickly The engine turns o...

Page 99: ...ped 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 The coolant level is OK The coolant level is low Check the cooling system for le...

Page 100: ...outlet with a plastic bag after the engine has cooled down 2 Make sure that all caps and covers as well as all electrical couplers 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 Alway...

Page 101: ... mild detergent and a soft clean sponge and then rinse thoroughly with clean water Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush for hard to reach areas Stubborn dirt and insects will come off more easily if the area is covered with a wet cloth for a few minutes before cleaning After riding in the rain near the sea or on salt sprayed roads Since sea salt or salt sprayed on roads during winter are extremely corr...

Page 102: ...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 EWA11131 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 ac eton...

Page 103: ... spark plugs and then place the spark plugs on the cylinder head so that the electrodes 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 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 EWA10951 e Remove the spark ...

Page 104: ...MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 8 5 8 TIP Make any necessary repairs before storing the motorcycle U1JS11E0 book Page 5 Tuesday August 2 2011 3 03 PM ...

Page 105: ... cartridge replacement 2 60 L 2 75 US qt 2 29 Imp qt Cooling system Coolant reservoir capacity up to the maximum level mark 0 25 L 0 26 US qt 0 22 Imp qt Radiator capacity including all routes 2 30 L 2 43 US qt 2 02 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Oil coated paper element Fuel Recommended fuel Premium unleaded gasoline only Fuel tank capacity 17 3 L 4 57 US gal 3 81 Imp gal Fuel reserve amoun...

Page 106: ...0 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi Rear 290 kPa 2 90 kgf cm 42 psi High speed riding Front 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi Rear 290 kPa 2 90 kgf cm 42 psi Front wheel Wheel type Cast wheel Rim size 17M C x MT3 50 Rear wheel Wheel type Cast wheel Rim size 17M C x MT5 50 Front brake Type Dual disc brake Operation Right hand operation Specified brake fluid DOT 4 Rear brake Type Single disc brake Operation Right foo...

Page 107: ... indicator light LED High beam indicator light LED Oil level warning light LED Turn signal indicator light LED Fuel level warning light LED Coolant temperature warning light LED Engine trouble warning light LED Shift timing indicator light LED Fuses Main fuse 50 0 A Headlight fuse 15 0 A Signaling system fuse 10 0 A Ignition fuse 15 0 A Radiator fan fuse 15 0 A 2 Fuel injection system fuse 15 0 A ...

Page 108: ...entification number The key identification number is stamped into the key tag Record this number in the space provided and use it for reference when ordering a new key EAU26400 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the steering head pipe Record this number in the space pro vided TIP The vehicle identification number is used to identify your motorcycle and ...

Page 109: ...en ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer EAU48270 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 Model label 1 Vehicle Emission Control Information label 1 U1JS11E0 book Page 2 Tue...

Page 110: ... and if it 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 400 Seve...

Page 111: ...icle 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 E...

Page 112: ...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 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month 4000 mi 7000 km or 6 months 8000 mi 13000 km or 12 months 12000 mi 19000 km or 18 months 16000 mi 25000 km or 24 months 20000 mi 31000 km or 30 months 24000 mi 37000 km or 36 months 28000 mi 43000 km ...

Page 113: ...RMATION 10 6 10 36000 mi 55000 km or 54 months 40000 mi 61000 km or 60 months Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks U1JS11E0 book Page 6 Tuesday August 2 2011 3 03 PM ...

Page 114: ...r 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 An inspection and registration fee will be charged for this service EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A also warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser of each Yamaha ...

Page 115: ...y later 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 war...

Page 116: ...ed 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 towing...

Page 117: ...ked protection even after your Yamaha Limited Warranty expires A special note If visiting your dealer isn t convenient contact Yamaha with your Primary ID number your frame number 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 U1JS11E0 book Page 10 Tuesday August 2 2011 3 03 PM ...

Page 118: ...cap 4 13 Fuses replacing 7 36 H Handlebar switches 4 11 Headlight bulb replacing 7 37 Helmet holding cable 4 17 High beam indicator light 4 2 Horn switch 4 11 I Identification numbers 10 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 4 25 Indicator lights and warning lights 4 2 K Key identification number 10 1 L Labels location 1 1 License plate light bulb replacing 7 39 Luggage strap holders 4 23 M Main switc...

Page 119: ...Turn signal indicator lights 4 2 Turn signal light bulb replacing 7 39 Turn signal switch 4 11 V Valve clearance 7 21 Vehicle Emission Control Information label 10 2 Vehicle identification number 10 1 W Warranty extended 10 9 Warranty limited 10 7 Wheel bearings checking 7 34 Wheel front 7 41 Wheel rear 7 43 Wheels 7 24 U1JS11E0 book Page 2 Tuesday August 2 2011 3 03 PM ...

Page 120: ...U1JS11E0 book Page 3 Tuesday August 2 2011 3 03 PM ...

Page 121: ...Genuine Yamaha Accessories will fit right and perform 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 technici...

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