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EAU10023 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. OWNER’S MANUAL AF115FX 1GS-F8199-E0...
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EAU46090 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold.
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Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling! As the owner of the AF115FX, you are benefiting from Yamaha’s vast experience and newest technology regarding the de- sign and manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability.
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION EAU10122 EAU10133 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 hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS EAU10210 LOCATION OF IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY – Adjusting the rear brake lever LABELS..........1-1 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ..... 5-1 free play ........7-17 Checking the front brake pads SAFETY INFORMATION ....2-1 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT and rear brake shoes ....7-17 Further safe-riding points ....2-5 RIDING POINTS.........
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Troubleshooting ......7-29 Troubleshooting chart ....7-30 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE ..........8-1 Care ..........8-1 Storage ...........8-3 SPECIFICATIONS......9-1 CONSUMER INFORMATION...10-1 Identification numbers ....10-1...
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. 1 2 3 4...
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LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS GASOLINE OR GASOHOL (E10)
SAFETY INFORMATION EAU10223 EAUU1070 Safe Riding Therefore: Be a Responsible Owner Perform the pre-operation checks each • Wear a brightly colored jacket. As the vehicle’s owner, you are respon- time you use the vehicle to make sure it • Use extra caution when you are sible for the safe and proper operation is in safe operating condition.
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SAFETY INFORMATION ● have become thoroughly famil- • The passenger should always The use of a jacket, substantial iar with the motorcycle and all of hold onto the operator, the seat shoes, trousers, gloves, etc., is ef- its controls. strap or grab bar, if equipped, fective in preventing or reducing ●...
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SAFETY INFORMATION carbon monoxide can collect rapidly ty and handling if the weight distribution as possible and make sure to dis- and you can quickly be overcome and of the motorcycle is changed. To avoid tribute the weight as evenly as unable to save yourself.
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Yamaha accessories, which are avail- performed to your vehicle that change should be kept to a minimum. able only from a Yamaha dealer, have any of the vehicle’s design or operation • Bulky or large accessories may been designed, tested, and approved...
SAFETY INFORMATION ● electric failure could result, which Secure the motorcycle with tie- EAU10373 Further safe-riding points could cause a dangerous loss of downs or suitable straps that are ● Be sure to signal clearly when lights or engine power. attached to solid parts of the mo- making turns.
SAFETY INFORMATION ● Always wear a helmet, gloves, EAUU0030 Helmets trousers (tapered around the cuff Operating this vehicle without an ap- and ankle so they do not flap), and proved motorcycle helmet increases a bright colored jacket. your chances of a severe head injury or ●...
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SAFETY INFORMATION Types of helmets and their usage ● Half-type: use only for riding at low speeds ZAUU0004 ● Full-type: use only for riding at low to mid-range speeds ZAUU0005 ● Full-face-type: use for riding at mid-range to high speeds ZAUU0006...
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU1044X 1 - I NSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAUU0350 To lock the steering Main switch/steering lock The auxiliary light, meter lighting and taillight come on automatically when the key is turned to “ON”. EAU10661 All electrical systems are off. The key can be removed.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS To unlock the steering EAUU0820 To close the keyhole cover Keyhole cover ZAUU0592 ZAUU0873 ZAUU0590 1. Push Press the “PUSH SHUT” button to 1. Ignition key 2. Turn close the keyhole cover. 2. Safety key Push the key in, and then turn it to To open the keyhole cover “OFF”...
This warning light comes on if a prob- 1 2 3 lem is detected in the electrical circuit monitoring the engine. If this occurs, 00002 have a Yamaha dealer check the self- 00002 diagnosis system. The electrical circuit of the warning light Km/h...
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU1234A EAU12400 EAU12901 Handlebar switches Dimmer switch “ ” Front brake lever Set this switch to “ ” for the high Left beam and to “ ” for the low beam. EAU12460 Turn signal switch “ ”...
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU12951 EAU37471 To install the fuel tank cap Rear brake lever Fuel tank cap ZAUU0888 ZAUU0886 ZAUU0887 1. Insert the fuel tank cap into the 1. Rear brake lever 1. Fuel tank cap tank opening and turn it clockwise a.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU13212 cinity of sparks, open flames, or your eyes, see your doctor immedi- Fuel other sources of ignition such as ately. If gasoline spills on your skin, the pilot lights of water heaters and wash with soap and water. If gaso- clothes dryers.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS Yamaha products can use gasohol EAU13445 ECA10701 Catalytic converters NOTICE [E10] Octane 91 or higher. However, This vehicle is equipped with catalytic when filling with gasohol, cold engine Use only unleaded gasoline. The converters in the exhaust system.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU37650 EAUU0370 2. Remove the key from the main Kickstarter Seat switch if the motorcycle will be left To open the seat unattended. 1. Place the motorcycle on the cen- terstand. Make sure that the seat is properly se- 2.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU37481 To release a helmet from a helmet EAUU0390 Helmet holders Convenience hook holder Open the seat, remove the helmet from the helmet holder, and then close the seat. ZAUU0890 ZAUU0832 1. Convenience hook 1. Helmet holders (× 2) EWAU0010 The helmet holders are located under WARNING...
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS ● EAU14532 Since the storage compartment EAUU1510 Storage compartment Sidestand accumulates heat when ex- posed to the sun and/or the en- gine heat, do not store anything susceptible to heat, consum- ables or flammable items inside ●...
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Therefore, check this system regularly and have a Yamaha dealer repair it if it does not function properly. 4-11...
• Check lever free play. • Adjust if necessary. • Make sure that operation is smooth. • Check throttle grip free play. Throttle grip 7-13, 7-20 • If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip free play and lubricate cable and grip housing.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ITEM CHECKS PAGE • Make sure that operation is smooth. Control cables 7-20 • Lubricate if necessary. • Check for damage. • Check tire condition and tread depth. Wheels and tires 7-14, 7-16 • Check air pressure. •...
See page 6-2 for engine break-in in- cold! understand, ask your Yamaha dealer. structions prior to operating the ve- EWA10271 hicle for the first time.
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS EAU16780 EAU16793 EAU16830 Acceleration and deceleration Braking Engine break-in There is never a more important period EWA10300 WARNING in the life of your engine than the period ● Avoid braking hard or suddenly between 0 and 1000 km (600 mi). For (especially when leaning over to this reason, you should read the follow- one side), otherwise the scooter...
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If any engine trouble should occur during the engine break-in period, immediately have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. [ECA10362]...
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 If you do not have the tools or experi- you are not familiar with vehicle ser- ence required for a particular job, have vice, have a Yamaha dealer perform a Yamaha dealer perform it for you. service.
● From 20000 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. EAUU1291 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system...
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAUU1281 General maintenance and lubrication chart ODOMETER READING (whichever comes first) ANNUAL ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1000 4000 8000 12000 16000 CHECK month(s) Air filter element • Replace. Every 16000 km (10000 mi) √ √ √...
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ODOMETER READING (whichever comes first) ANNUAL ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1000 4000 8000 12000 16000 CHECK month(s) √ √ √ √ √ 12 * Steering bearings • Check bearing play and steering for roughness. • Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 12000 km (7500 mi) 13 * Chassis fasteners •...
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ODOMETER READING (whichever comes first) ANNUAL ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1000 4000 8000 12000 16000 CHECK month(s) 25 * Throttle grip • Check operation. √ √ √ √ √ • Check throttle grip free play, and adjust if necessary. •...
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU18771 EAUU1460 To install the panel Removing and installing Panel A Place the panel in the original position, panels and then install the screws. EAU19482 Panel B To remove the panel 1. Open the seat. (See page 4-8.) 2.
If the spark plug shows a distinctly dif- ferent color, the engine could be oper- ating improperly. Do not attempt to ZAUU0300 diagnose such problems yourself. In- A. Spark plug gap stead, have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. Spark plug gap: 0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 2. Clean the surface of the spark EAUU1470 Engine oil and oil strainer plug gasket and its mating sur- The engine oil level should be checked face, and then wipe off any grime before each ride. In addition, the oil from the spark plug threads.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 1 3 2 ZAUU0056 ZAUU0875 ZAUU0848 1. Engine oil strainer 1. Maximum level mark 1. Engine oil drain bolt A 2. Compression spring 2. Minimum level mark 2. Engine oil drain bolt B 3. O-ring 3. Engine oil drain bolt C 4.
12.5 Nm (1.25 m·kgf, 9.2 ft·lbf) ride. If any leakage is found, have a “ENERGY CONSERVING II” or Yamaha dealer check and repair the higher. 7. Refill with the specified amount of scooter. In addition, the final transmis- ●...
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 3. Place an oil pan under the final EAUU1142 Tightening torque: Air filter and V-belt case air transmission case to collect the Final transmission oil drain bolt: filter elements used oil. 22 Nm (2.2 m·kgf, 16.2 ft·lbf) The air filter element should be re- 4.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 6. Install the air filter case cover by installing the screws. Cleaning the V-belt case air filter element 1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand. 2. Remove the V-belt air filter case cover by removing the bolts. ZAUU0849 ZAUU0852 1.
4. Install the air filter check hose or Recommended oil: caps to the original position. Yamaha foam air filter oil or other quality foam air filter oil The air filter check hose or caps need 7. Install the element into the filter more frequent cleaning after riding in case.
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm , 29 psi) from occurring, the valve clearance the specified tires. Rear: must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm , 33 psi) Tire air pressure 90 kg (198 lb) to maximum load:...
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● The replacement of all wheel sidewall is cracked, have a Yamaha model by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. and brake-related parts, includ- dealer replace the tire immediately.
If any damage is characteristics. found, have a Yamaha dealer re- ZAUU0899 There should be no free play at the place the wheel. Do not attempt brake lever end.
ZAUU0900 WARNING If proper adjustment cannot be ob- A. Rear brake lever free play tained as described, have a Yamaha The brake lever free play should mea- dealer make this adjustment. sure 10.0–20.0 mm (0.39–0.79 in) as shown. Periodically check the brake le-...
If a brake shoe has worn to the the boiling point of the fluid and system for leakage. point that the wear indicator reaches may result in vapor lock. the wear limit line, have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake shoes as a set. 7-18...
Have a Yamaha dealer change the The V-belt must be checked and re- ways clean spilled fluid brake fluid at the intervals specified in placed by a Yamaha dealer at the inter- immediately. the TIP after the periodic maintenance vals specified periodic ●...
EWA10741 WARNING 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.
Checking the wheel bearings ward and backward. If any free The front and rear wheel bearings must play can be felt, have a Yamaha be checked at the intervals specified in dealer check or repair the steering. the periodic maintenance and lubrica- tion chart.
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2. If the battery will be stored for more than two months, check it at of contact, administer the fol- Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat- least once a month and fully lowing FIRST AID. tery as soon as possible if it seems to charge it if necessary.
ECA10650 devices operate. NOTICE 4. If the fuse immediately blows Take care not to damage the follow- again, have a Yamaha dealer ing parts: check the electrical system. ● Headlight bulb Do not touch the glass part of the...
3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by 7. Install the panel. pushing it in and turning it counter- 8. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the clockwise. headlight beam if necessary. 4. Insert a new bulb into the socket, push it in, and then turn it clock- wise until it stops.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ECAU0090 EAUU1570 ECAU0080 Replacing a front turn signal NOTICE NOTICE light bulb If a taillight bulb of different wattage If a turn signal light bulb of different than recommended is used, it may wattage than recommended is used, cause the battery to discharge or af- the turn signal light flashing may be fect the taillight lighting.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAUU1301 ECAU0080 EAUU1581 Replacing a rear turn signal Replacing an auxiliary light NOTICE light bulb bulb If a turn signal light bulb of different 1. Remove panel A. (See page 7-6.) wattage than recommended is used, 2.
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.
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 EAU25981 1 - M OTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE EAUU0405 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-...
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE ● For vehicles 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- cleaners or hard sponges as carry out the following steps after each tection...
Turn the engine over several times of the presence of ammonia) with the starter. (This will coat the ● Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad- and areas where strong chemi- cylinder wall with oil.) vice on what products to use.
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE electrodes while turning the en- Make any necessary repairs before gine over. [EWA10951] storing the scooter. 4. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and pedals as well as of the sidestand/ centerstand.
Engine serial number Record the vehicle identification num- ber and engine serial number in the spaces provided below for assistance when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer or for reference in case the vehicle is stolen. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUM-...