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Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. OWNER’S MANUAL AL115(S) 5VV-F8199-E3...
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Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold.
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EAU10102 Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling! As the owner of the AL115/AL115S, you are benefiting from Yamaha’s vast experience and newest technology regarding the design and manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability.
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION EAU10132 Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations: This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury haz- ards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
TABLE OF CONTENTS LOCATION OF IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY – Adjusting the throttle cable free LABELS ..........1-1 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ..... 5-1 play..........7-15 Valve clearance ......7-15 SAFETY INFORMATION ....2-1 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT Tires..........7-16 Helmets ...........2-5 RIDING POINTS......... 6-1 Spoke wheels .......
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Checking the wheel bearings ..7-25 Battery ...........7-25 Replacing the fuse......7-27 Replacing a headlight bulb ....7-28 Replacing a front turn signal light bulb or an auxiliary light bulb ..7-29 Replacing the tail/brake light bulb or a rear turn signal light bulb ..7-29 Troubleshooting......7-30 Troubleshooting chart....7-32 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND...
Read and understand all of the labels on your vehicle. 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.
SAFETY INFORMATION EAU10313 Safe Riding • Ride where other motorists can Be a Responsible Owner Perform the pre-operation checks each see you. Avoid riding in another As the vehicle’s owner, you are respon- motorist’s blind spot. time you use the vehicle to make sure it sible for the safe and proper operation ●...
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SAFETY INFORMATION • Always obey the speed limit and Protective apparel Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning never travel faster than warrant- The majority of fatalities from motorcy- All engine exhaust contains carbon ed by road and traffic condi- cle accidents are the result of head in- monoxide, a deadly gas.
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Yamaha accessories, which are avail- instability. treme caution when adding cargo or able only from a Yamaha dealer, have ● Shifting weights can create a sud- accessories to your motorcycle. Use been designed, tested, and approved den imbalance.
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Yamaha, even if sold and tor and may limit control ability, clearance or cornering clearance, installed by a Yamaha dealer.
SAFETY INFORMATION EAUU0030 Types of helmets and their usage Helmets ● Half-type: use only for riding at low Operating this vehicle without an ap- speeds proved motorcycle helmet increases your chances of a severe head injury or death in the event of an accident. The majority of fatalities from motorcycle or scooter accidents are the result of head Correctly helmet wearing...
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU10460 EAU10661 1. Turn the handlebars all the way to Main switch/steeringlock the left. All electrical systems are off. The key 2. Push the key in from the “OFF” po- can be removed. sition, release it, and then turn it to EWA10061 “LOCK”.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU12400 EAU12900 EAU12950 Dimmer switch “ ” Front brake lever Rear brake lever Set this switch to “ ” for the high beam and to “ ” for the low beam. EAU12460 Turn signal switch “ ”...
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU37471 EAU13212 Fuel tank cap Fuel To install the fuel tank cap 1. Fuel tank filler tube 1. Insert the fuel tank cap into the 1. Fuel tank cap 2. Fuel level tank opening and turn it clockwise a.
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E10. other sources of ignition such as line by mouth. If you should swallow YAMAHA production can be use gaso- the pilot lights of water heaters and some gasoline or inhale a lot of gas- hol [E10] Octane 91 or higher. Howev- clothes dryers.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU13433 EAU13590 EAU37650 Catalytic converter Starter (choke) lever “ ” Kickstarter This model is equipped with a catalytic converter in the exhaust system. EWA10862 WARNING The exhaust system is hot after op- eration. To prevent a fire hazard or burns: ●...
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU13891 EAU37481 To release a helmet from a helmet Seat Helmet holders holder Open the seat, remove the helmet from To open the seat the helmet holder, and then close the 1. Insert the key in the lock, and then seat.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU14530 ECA10080 EAUT1072 Storage compartment Luggage hook NOTICE Keep the following points in mind when using the storage compart- ment. ● Since the storage compartment accumulates heat when ex- posed to the sun, do not store anything susceptible to heat in- side it.
• Check vehicle for oil leakage. Final transmission oil • Check vehicle for oil leakage. 7-10 • Check operation. • If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system. • Check brake pads for wear. Front brake • Replace if necessary. 7-18 (for AL115S only) •...
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• Make sure that operation is smooth. • Check cable free play. Throttle grip 7-23 • If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust cable free play and lubricate cable and grip housing. • Make sure that operation is smooth. Control cables 7-22 •...
Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to cold engine become familiar with all controls. If there is a control or function you do not understand, ask your Yamaha dealer. EWA10271 WARNING Failure to familiarize yourself with the controls can lead to loss of con- 1.
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS 4. After starting the engine, move the EAU16640 EAU16761 Starting a warm engine Starting off starter (choke) back halfway. NO- Follow the same procedure as for start- TICE: For maximum engine life, ing a cold engine with the exception always warm the engine up be- Before starting off, allow the engine to that the starter (choke) is not required...
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS EAU16780 EAU16793 EWA10300 Acceleration and deceleration Braking WARNING ● Avoid braking hard or suddenly Front (especially when leaning over to one side), otherwise the scooter may skid or overturn. ● Railroad crossings, streetcar rails, iron plates on road con- struction sites, and manhole covers become extremely slip- The speed can be adjusted by opening...
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS EAU16820 EAU16830 EAU37792 Tips for reducing fuel Engine break-in 0-150 km (0-90 mi) consumption There is never a more important period in the life of your engine than the period Fuel consumption depends largely on between 0 and 1000 km (600 mi).
Do not park near grass or other cleaned. If any engine trouble flammable materials which should occur during the engine might catch fire. break-in period, immediately have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. [ECA10362] Avoid prolonged operation above 3/4 throttle.
Much can be gained from the correct use and maintenance of a motorcycle. 1. THE CUSTOMERS CAN USE THE FULLEST 2. A MOTORCYCLE CAN KEEP ITS PERFORMANCE POTENTIAL OF YAMAHA MOTORCYCLES CAPABILITY FOR A LONGER TIME Comparison of wear on engine parts (piston, piston ring, cylinder, etc.)
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS 3. FUEL COST AND REPAIR EXPENSES CAN BE 4. A MOTORCYCLE CAN DEMAND A HIGH PRICE KEPT TO A MINIMUM WHEN IT IS TRADED IN AS A USED PRODUCT Fuel consumption With maintenance 100% Without maintenance Distance covered (km) Customer’s running cost...
If you do not have the tools or experi- service or while using the vehicle. If ence required for a particular job, have you are not familiar with vehicle ser- a Yamaha dealer perform it for you. vice, have a Yamaha dealer perform service.
The annual checks must be performed every year, except if a kilometer-based maintenance is performed instead. ● From 16000 km, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 4000 km. ● Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and techni- cal skills. ODOMETER READING (km) ANNUAL...
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ODOMETER READING (km) ANNUAL ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB CHECK 1000 4000 7000 10000 13000 √ √ √ √ √ √ * Rear brake • Check operation and adjust brake lever free play. • Replace brake shoes. Whenever worn to the limit √...
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ODOMETER READING (km) ANNUAL ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB CHECK 1000 4000 7000 10000 13000 Engine oil • Change. Every 3000 km √ √ • Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage. (1800 mi) √ √...
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU18712 2. Remove the screws, and then pull EAU19481 Removing and installing Panel B the panel off as shown. cowlings and panels To remove the panel 1. Open the seat. (See page 4-7.) 2. Remove the screw, and then pull the panel off as shown.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU18860 EAU37710 Cowling A Cowling C To remove the cowling To install the cowling 1. Screws (x 4) 1. Screws (x 5) 2. Cowling C 2. Cowling A To remove the cowling 1. Remove the screws, and then pull Remove the bolts and screw shown, the cowling off as shown.
Do not attempt to 2. Remove panel A. (See page 7-5.) diagnose such problems yourself. In- stead, have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. 2. Check the spark plug for electrode erosion and excessive carbon or other deposits, and replace it if 1.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAUU0341 Engine oil and oil strainer If a torque wrench is not available when The engine oil level should be checked installing a spark plug, a good estimate before each ride. In addition, the oil of the correct torque is 1/4–1/2 turn must be changed and the oil strainer past finger tight.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set- 5. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler sion spring, and oil strainer will tles, remove the oil filler cap, wipe hole, and then tighten the oil filler fall out.
If any leakage is found, have a rial enters the crankcase. 7. Refill with the specified amount of Yamaha dealer check and repair the the recommended engine oil, and 8. Start the engine, and then let it idle scooter. In addition, the final transmis-...
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 6. Refill with the specified amount of EAUU0520 Air filter and V-belt case air the recommended final transmis- filter elements sion oil, and then install and tight- The air filter element should be checked en the oil filler cap. WARNING! and replace if necessary and the V-belt Make sure that no foreign mate- case air filter element should be cleaned...
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6. Install the air filter case cover by gasohol is used and engine installing the screws. trouble occurs, contact your 1. Dust boot Yamaha dealer as soon as pos- 2. V-belt air filter element Cleaning the V-belt case air filter sible. [ECA10521] element 1.
The element should be wet but not maintenance. dripping. ECA10550 NOTICE Recommended oil: Yamaha foam air filter oil or other The carburetor has been set and ex- 1. Caps (x 2) quality foam air filter oil tensively tested at the Yamaha fac- tory.
(a). To decrease the engine idling obtained as described above, have a 1. Open the seat. (See page 4-7 for speed, turn the screw in direction Yamaha dealer make the adjustment. seat opening and closing proce- (b). 7. Install the panel and close the dures.)
1. Loosen the locknut. from occurring, the valve clearance 2. To increase the throttle cable free must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer play, turn the adjusting nut in di- at the intervals specified in the periodic rection (a). To decrease the throt- maintenance and lubrication chart.
EWA10511 ● The tire air pressure must be WARNING sidewall is cracked, have a Yamaha checked and adjusted on cold Never overload your vehicle. Opera- dealer replace the tire immediately. tires (i.e., when the temperature...
WARNING If proper adjustment cannot be ob- There should be no free play at the tained as described, have a Yamaha a. Front brake lever free play adjusting nut brake lever end. If there is free play, dealer make this adjustment.
WARNING as follows. If proper adjustment cannot be ob- tained as described, have a Yamaha dealer make this adjustment. 1. Brake pad wear indicator groove (x 2) Each front brake pad is provided with...
If a point that the wear indicator reaches brake shoe has worn to the point that the wear limit line, have a Yamaha the wear indicator reaches the wear dealer replace the brake shoes as a limit line, have a Yamaha dealer re- set.
However, if the seals may deteriorate, causing brake fluid level goes down sud- leakage and poor braking perfor- denly, have a Yamaha dealer mance. check the cause. Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4 1.
Checking the V-belt Checking and lubricating the (for AL115S only) The V-belt must be checked and re- cables placed by a Yamaha dealer at the in- Have a Yamaha dealer change the The operation of all control cables and tervals specified...
WARNING Silicone grease If the centerstand or sidestand does not move up and down smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check or re- pair it. Otherwise, the centerstand or sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator, resulting in a possible loss of control.
If any free be checked at the intervals specified in rode and discharge quickly. The elec- play can be felt, have a Yamaha the periodic maintenance and lubrica- trolyte level, battery lead connections dealer check or repair the steering.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT To check the electrolyte level EWA10770 WARNING 1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- ● Electrolyte is poisonous and face and hold it in an upright posi- dangerous since it contains sul- tion. furic acid, which causes severe NOTICE burns.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT vide sufficient ventilation when To store the battery EAU23482 Replacing the fuse charging it in an enclosed 1. If the vehicle will not be used for more than one month, remove the space. battery, fully charge it, and then ●...
3. Place a new bulb into position, and then secure it with the bulb holder. 1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb. 4. Install the cowling. 5. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary. 7-28...
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU37681 3. Remove the burnt out bulb by pull- EAUU0301 Replacing a front turn signal Replacing the tail/brake light ing it out. light bulb or an auxiliary light bulb or a rear turn signal light 4. Insert a new bulb into the socket. bulb bulb 5.
However, should your motorcycle wise. 5. Insert a new bulb into the socket, require any repair, take it to a Yamaha push it in, and then turn it clock- dealer, whose skilled technicians have wise unit it stops.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EWA15141 WARNING When checking the fuel system, do not smoke, and make sure there are no open flames or sparks in the ar- ea, including pilot lights from water heaters or furnaces. Gasoline or gasoline vapors can ignite or ex- plode, causing severe injury or property damage.
Remove the spark plug and check the electrodes. The engine does not start. Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. Check the battery. 4. Battery The engine turns over The battery is good.
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE EAUU0403 3. Remove extremely stubborn dirt, ter to clean plastic. However, if Care like oil burnt onto the crankcase, the plastic parts cannot be thor- While the open design of a motorcycle with a degreasing agent and a oughly cleaned with water, di- reveals the attractiveness of the tech- brush, but never apply such prod-...
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE ● For scooters equipped with a After riding in the rain or near the sea 3. To prevent corrosion, it is recom- windshield: Do not use strong Since sea salt is extremely corrosive mended to apply a corrosion pro- carry out the following steps after each cleaners or hard sponges as tection...
● Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad- head so that the electrodes are vice on what products to use. Long-term grounded. (This will limit spark- ●...
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE make sure to ground the 8. Remove the battery and fully charge spark plug electrodes while it. Store it in a cool, dry place and turning engine over. charge it once a month. Do not store the battery in an excessively cold or [EWA10951] e.
Record the key identification number, vehicle identification number and en- gine serial number in the spaces pro- vided below for assistance when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer or for reference in case the vehi- cle is stolen. KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 1.
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CONSUMER INFORMATION EAU26450 Engine serial number 1. Engine serial number The engine serial number is stamped into the final gear case. 10-2...