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OWNER'S MANUAL
XJ6NY
20S-28199-20

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  • Page 1 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. OWNER’S MANUAL XJ6NY 20S-28199-20...
  • Page 2 EAU46090 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold.
  • Page 3 EAU10102 Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling! As the owner of the XJ6NY, 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.
  • Page 4 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 hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION EAU10200 XJ6NY OWNER’S MANUAL ©2008 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. 1st edition, October 2008 All rights reserved. Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is expressly prohibited. Printed in Japan.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS LOCATION OF IMPORTANT Ignition circuit cut-off system ..4-20 Valve clearance ......7-18 LABELS ..........1-1 Tires ..........7-19 FOR YOUR SAFETY – Cast wheels ......... 7-21 SAFETY INFORMATION ....2-1 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ..... 5-1 Adjusting the clutch lever free play ...........
  • Page 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS Replacing the headlight bulb ..7-33 Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ...........7-35 Replacing a turn signal light bulb ...........7-36 Replacing the license plate light bulb ...........7-36 Replacing the auxiliary light bulb ...........7-37 Supporting the motorcycle ....7-38 Front wheel ........7-38 Rear wheel ........7-39 Troubleshooting ......7-41 Troubleshooting charts ....7-42...

  • Page 8: Location Of Important Labels

    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.
  • Page 9 LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS Before you operate this vehicle, read the owner’s manual. as follows Prima di usare il veicolo, leggete il manuale di istruzioni. Lire le manuel du propriétaire avant d’utiliser ce véhicule. Lesen Sie die Bedienungsanleitung bevor Sie dieses Fahrzeug fahren. Antes de conducir este vehículo, lea el Manual del Propietario.

  • Page 10: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION EAU10283 Safe Riding • Ride where other motorists can Perform the pre-operation checks each see you. Avoid riding in another time you use the vehicle to make sure it motorist’s blind spot. Be a Responsible Owner is in safe operating condition. Failure to Many accidents involve inexperi- As the vehicle’s owner, you are respon- inspect or maintain the vehicle properly...
  • Page 11 SAFETY INFORMATION due to excessive speed or under- This motorcycle is designed for on- A passenger should also observe cornering (insufficient lean angle road use only. It is not suitable for the above precautions. for the speed). off-road use. • Always obey the speed limit and Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning never travel faster than warrant- Protective apparel...
  • Page 12 Yamaha accessories, which are avail- of the motorcycle is changed. To avoid to minimize imbalance or instabili- able only from a Yamaha dealer, have the possibility of an accident, use ex- been designed, tested, and approved treme caution when adding cargo or Shifting weights can create a sud- by Yamaha for use on your vehicle.
  • Page 13 • Accessories fitted to the handle- Use caution when adding electri- genuine Yamaha accessories, recog- bar or the front fork area can cal accessories. If electrical acces- nize that some aftermarket accessories...

  • Page 14: Description

    DESCRIPTION EAU10410 Left view 1. Air filter element (page 7-16) 9. Engine oil filter cartridge (page 7-9) 2. Idle adjusting screw (page 7-17) 10.Engine oil drain bolt (page 7-9) 3. Seat lock (page 4-16) 4. Main fuse (page 7-32) 5. Fuse box (page 7-32) 6.

  • Page 15: Right View

    DESCRIPTION EAU10420 Right view 1. Helmet holder (page 4-17) 9. Brake pedal (page 4-13) 2. Battery (page 7-31) 10.Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (page 4-19) 3. Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 7-23) 4. Engine oil filler cap (page 7-9) 5.

  • Page 16: Controls And Instruments

    DESCRIPTION EAU10430 Controls and instruments 1. Clutch lever (page 4-12) 2. Left handlebar switches (page 4-11) 3. Main switch/steering lock (page 4-2) 4. Multi-function meter unit (page 4-7) 5. Front brake fluid reservoir (page 7-23) 6. Right handlebar switches (page 4-11) 7.

  • Page 17: Instrument And Control Functions

    Do not expose any key to exces- a Yamaha dealer to have them re-reg- sively high temperatures. istered. Do not use the key with the red Do not place any key close to bow for driving.

  • Page 18: Main Switch/Steering Lock

    INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS Keep other immobilizer system EAU10471 EAU38530 Main switch/steering lock keys away from the main switch All electrical circuits are supplied with as they may cause signal inter- power; the meter lighting, taillight, li- ference. cense plate light and auxiliary light come on, and the engine can be start- ed.
  • Page 19 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU10681 To unlock the steering ECA11020 LOCK NOTICE The steering is locked, and all electrical Do not use the parking position for systems are off. The key can be re- an extended length of time, other- moved.

  • Page 20: Indicator And Warning Lights

    This indicator light comes on when the for 2.5 seconds. If this occurs, 3 4 5 high beam of the headlight is switched have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. EAU11252 Oil level warning light “ ”...
  • Page 21 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS For radiator-fan-equipped vehi- cles, the radiator fan(s) automati- cally switch on or off according to the coolant temperature in the ra- diator. If the engine overheats, see page 7-42 for further instructions.
  • Page 22 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS Coolant Display Conditions What to do temperature Under 39 °C Message “Lo” is displayed. OK. Go ahead with riding. (Under 103 °F) 40–116 °C Temperature is displayed. OK. Go ahead with riding. (104–242 °F) Stop the vehicle and allow it to idle until 117–139 °C Temperature display flashes.

  • Page 23: Multi-Function Meter Unit

    This model is also equipped with a self- circuit monitoring the engine. If this oc- diagnosis device for the immobilizer curs, have a Yamaha dealer check the system. (See page 4-10 for an explana- self-diagnosis system. (See page 4-10 tion of the self-diagnosis device.) for an explanation of the self-diagnosis device.)
  • Page 24 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS multi-function meter unit Tachometer Clock equipped with the following: a speedometer a tachometer an odometer two tripmeters (which show the distance traveled since they were last set to zero) a fuel reserve tripmeter (which shows the distance traveled since the left segment of the fuel meter 1.
  • Page 25 3 and traveling 5 km (3 mi). 1. Odometer/tripmeter/fuel reserve tripmeter seconds. If this occurs, have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit. Push the “SELECT” button to switch Fuel meter the display between the odometer mode “ODO”...
  • Page 26 Yamaha dealer and have the stan- display will indicate an error code. dard keys re-registered. If the display indicates any error codes, note the code number, and then have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.

  • Page 27: Handlebar Switches

    INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS ECA11590 EAU12347 Right Handlebar switches NOTICE If the display indicates an error Left code, the vehicle should be checked as soon as possible in order to avoid engine damage. 1. Engine stop switch “ ” 2. Start switch “ ”...

  • Page 28: Clutch Lever

    INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS position. To cancel the turn signal EAU12733 EAU12820 Hazard switch “ ” Clutch lever lights, push the switch in after it has re- With the key in the “ON” or “ ” posi- turned to the center position. tion, use this switch to turn on the haz- ard lights (simultaneous flashing of all EAU12500...

  • Page 29: Shift Pedal

    INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU12870 EAU26823 EAU12941 Shift pedal Brake lever Brake pedal The brake lever is located at the right handlebar grip. To apply the front brake, pull the lever toward the handle- bar grip. 1. Shift pedal 1. Brake pedal The shift pedal is located on the left The brake pedal is on the right side of side of the engine and is used in com-...

  • Page 30: Fuel Tank Cap

    INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU13074 EAU13221 Fuel tank cap Fuel The fuel tank cap cannot be closed un- Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in less the key is in the lock. In addition, the tank. the key cannot be removed if the cap is EWA10881 WARNING not properly closed and locked.
  • Page 31 EWA15151 as well as to the exhaust system. WARNING Your Yamaha engine has been de- Gasoline is poisonous and can signed to use regular unleaded gaso- cause injury or death. Handle gaso- line with a research octane number of line with care.

  • Page 32: Catalytic Converter

    INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU13433 ECA10701 EAU32980 Catalytic converter Seat NOTICE This model is equipped with a catalytic Use only unleaded gasoline. The use converter in the exhaust system. To remove the seat of leaded gasoline will cause unre- 1. Insert the key into the seat lock, EWA10862 pairable damage to the catalytic WARNING...

  • Page 33: Helmet Holder

    INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU46750 Helmet holder 1. Projection 1. Helmet 2. Seat holder 2. Helmet holding cable 1. Helmet holder 3. Helmet holder 2. Push the rear of the seat down to 2. Owner’s tool kit 3. Place the helmet on the right side lock it in place.

  • Page 34: Storage Compartment

    The handlebars can be adjusted to one compartment. of two positions to suit the rider’s pref- erence. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the position of the handlebars. 1. Storage compartment The storage compartment is located under the seat.

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Shock Absorber Assembly

    Spring preload setting: sembly yourself. Take the shock the adjusting ring in direction (a). To de- Minimum (soft): absorber assembly to a Yamaha crease the spring preload and thereby dealer for any service. soften the suspension, turn the adjust- Standard: ing ring in direction (b).

  • Page 36: Sidestand

    INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU15301 below and have a Yamaha dealer re- EAU44892 Sidestand Ignition circuit cut-off system pair it if it does not function proper- The sidestand is located on the left side The ignition circuit cut-off system (com- of the frame.
  • Page 37 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS WARNING With the engine turned off: 1. Move the sidestand down. If a malfunction is noted, have a Yamaha 2. Make sure that the engine stop switch is set to “ ”. dealer check the system before riding.

  • Page 38: For Your Safety - Pre-Operation Checks

    • If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level. 7-12 • Check cooling system for leakage. • Check operation. • If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system. • Check brake pads for wear. Front brake • Replace if necessary.
  • Page 39 • Make sure that operation is smooth. • Check cable free play. Throttle grip 7-18, 7-27 • If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust cable free play and lubricate cable and grip housing. • Make sure that operation is smooth. Control cables 7-27 •...
  • Page 40 • Tighten if necessary. Instruments, lights, signals • Check operation. — and switches • Correct if necessary. • Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system. Sidestand switch 4-20 • If system is not working correctly, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle.

  • Page 41: Operation And Important Riding Points

    Yamaha dealer. The transmission is in the neutral gine in case of a turnover. In this position.

  • Page 42: Shifting

    (See page 6-2.) The properly lubricated only when neutral indicator light should come the engine is running. Inade- on. If not, ask a Yamaha dealer to quate lubrication may damage check the electrical circuit. the transmission. 1. Shift pedal 3.

  • Page 43: Tips For Reducing Fuel Consumption

    Yamaha dealer check the vehi- to the correct operating clearances. Turn the engine off instead of let- cle.

  • Page 44: Parking

    OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS EAU17213 Parking When parking, stop the engine, and then remove the key from the main switch. EWA10311 WARNING 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.

  • Page 45: Periodic Maintenance And Adjustment

    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.

  • Page 46: Periodic Maintenance Chart For The Emission Control System

    From 50000 km (30000 mi), repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 10000 km (6000 mi). Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and technical skills.

  • Page 47: General Maintenance And Lubrication Chart

    PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU1770B General maintenance and lubrication chart ODOMETER READING ANNUAL ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1000 km 10000 km 20000 km 30000 km 40000 km CHECK (600 mi) (6000 mi) (12000 mi) (18000 mi) (24000 mi) √ Air filter element •...
  • Page 48 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ODOMETER READING ANNUAL ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1000 km 10000 km 20000 km 30000 km 40000 km CHECK (600 mi) (6000 mi) (12000 mi) (18000 mi) (24000 mi) • Check chain slack, alignment and condition. Drive chain •...
  • Page 49 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ODOMETER READING ANNUAL ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1000 km 10000 km 20000 km 30000 km 40000 km CHECK (600 mi) (6000 mi) (12000 mi) (18000 mi) (24000 mi) • Change. √ √ √ √ √ √...
  • Page 50 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Hydraulic brake service • Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level. • 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.

  • Page 51: Removing And Installing The Cowling And Panels

    PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU18722 Removing and installing the cowling and panels The cowling and panels shown need to be removed to perform some of the maintenance jobs described in this chapter. Refer to this section each time the cowling or a panel needs to be re- moved and installed.

  • Page 52: Checking The Spark Plugs

    Do not attempt to diagnose such problems yourself. Instead, have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. To install the panel If a spark plug shows signs of electrode Place the panel in the original position, erosion and excessive carbon or other and then install the bolts.

  • Page 53: Engine Oil And Oil Filter Cartridge

    PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Before installing a spark plug, the spark EAU46720 Engine oil and oil filter car- plug gap should be measured with a If a torque wrench is not available when tridge wire thickness gauge and, if necessary, installing a spark plug, a good estimate The engine oil level should be checked adjusted to specification.
  • Page 54 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 1. Engine oil dipstick 1. Engine oil filler cap 1. Engine oil drain bolt 2. Maximum level mark 6. Insert and tighten the engine oil 3. Minimum level mark dipstick, and then install and tight- Skip steps 5–7 if the oil filter cartridge is en the oil filler cap.
  • Page 55 9. Refill with the specified amount of the recommended engine oil, and An oil filter wrench is available at a then install and tighten the oil filler Yamaha dealer. cap. 6. Apply a thin coat of clean engine Recommended engine oil: oil to the O-ring of the new oil filter See page 9-1.

  • Page 56: Coolant

    Make sure that no foreign mate- or remains on, immediately turn the ant must be changed at the intervals rial enters the crankcase. engine off and have a Yamaha dealer specified in the periodic maintenance check the vehicle. and lubrication chart.
  • Page 57 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT against frost and corrosion. If water has been added to the coolant, have a Yamaha dealer check the antifreeze content of the coolant as soon as possible, otherwise the effectiveness of the coolant will be reduced.
  • Page 58 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU46821 5. Remove the coolant reservoir To change the coolant breather hose from the guide, and 1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- then remove the coolant reservoir face and let the engine cool if nec- cap.
  • Page 59 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 9. After the coolant is completely Antifreeze/water mixture ratio: drained, thoroughly flush the cool- ing system with clean tap water. Recommended antifreeze: High-quality ethylene glycol anti- 10. Install the coolant drain bolt, and freeze containing corrosion inhibitors then tighten it to the specified for aluminum engines torque.

  • Page 60: Replacing The Air Filter Element

    19. Start the engine, and then check 1. Air filter case cover the vehicle for coolant leakage. If 2. Screw coolant is leaking, have a Yamaha dealer check the cooling system. 4. Pull the air filter element out. 20. Install the cowling and the panel.

  • Page 61: Adjusting The Engine Idling Speed

    1. Original position (paint mark) nected and routed, and that they 8. Install the fuel tank bolts. are not pinched. If any hose is 9. Install the seat. damaged, have a Yamaha dealer 1. Idle adjusting screw replace the hose before starting 7-17...

  • Page 62: Checking The Throttle Cable Free Play

    If the specified idling speed cannot be from occurring, the valve clearance obtained as described above, have a must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer Yamaha dealer make the adjustment. at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.

  • Page 63: Tires

    (i.e., when the temperature tact a Yamaha dealer immediately and EWA10511 WARNING of the tires equals the ambient have the tire replaced.
  • Page 64 After extensive tests, only the tires list- edge and experience. ed below have been approved for this model by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. Minimum tire tread depth (front and rear): Front tire: 1.0 mm (0.04 in)

  • Page 65: Cast Wheels

    Other tires may run fore each ride. If any damage is the danger of bursting at super found, have a Yamaha dealer re- high speeds. place the wheel. Do not attempt Brand-new tires can have a rela-...

  • Page 66: Adjusting The Rear Brake Light Switch

    PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 4. Tighten the locknut. EAU22272 Adjusting the rear brake light If the specified clutch lever free play switch cannot be obtained as described above, proceed as follows. 1. Fully turn the adjusting bolt at the clutch lever in direction (a) to loos- en the clutch cable.

  • Page 67: Checking The Front And Rear Brake Pads

    EAU39371 Checking the front and rear Checking the brake fluid level peared, have a Yamaha dealer replace brake pads the brake pads as a set. Front brake The front and rear brake pads must be...

  • Page 68: Changing The Brake Fluid

    Changing the brake fluid is above the minimum level mark and ter the brake fluid reservoir when Have a Yamaha dealer change the replenish if necessary. A low brake fluid refilling. Water will significantly brake fluid at the intervals specified in...

  • Page 69: Drive Chain Slack

    PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU22760 of the motorcycle and can lead Drive chain slack to chain slippage or breakage. The drive chain slack should be To prevent this from occurring, checked before each ride and adjusted keep the drive chain slack with- if necessary.

  • Page 70: Cleaning And Lubricating The Drive Chain

    PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU23023 may contain substances that Cleaning and lubricating the could damage O-rings. drive chain [ECA11111] The drive chain must be cleaned and lubricated at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica- tion chart, otherwise it will quickly wear out, especially when riding in dusty or wet areas.

  • Page 71: Checking And Lubricating The Cables

    If a cable is damaged maintenance chart. or does not move smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check or replace it. WARNING! Damage to the outer sheath may interfere with proper ca- ble operation and will cause the in- cable rust.

  • Page 72: Checking And Lubricating The Brake And Clutch Levers

    PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU23142 Recommended lubricant: Recommended lubricants: Checking and lubricating the Lithium-soap-based grease Brake lever: brake and clutch levers Silicone grease Clutch lever: Brake lever Lithium-soap-based grease Clutch lever The operation of the brake and clutch levers should be checked before each ride, and the lever pivots should be lu- bricated if necessary.

  • Page 73: Checking And Lubricating The Sidestand

    WARNING push down hard on the handlebars If the sidestand does not move up several times to check if the front and down smoothly, have a Yamaha fork compresses and rebounds dealer check or repair it. Otherwise, smoothly. the sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator, re- sulting in a possible loss of control.

  • Page 74: Checking The Steering

    If any damage is found or the front the vehicle so there is no danger fork does not operate smoothly, of it falling over. have a Yamaha dealer check or re- [EWA10751] 2. Hold the lower ends of the front pair it.

  • Page 75: Battery

    Electrolyte is poisonous and To charge the battery disconnecting the positive lead. dangerous since it contains sul- Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat- [ECA16302] furic acid, which causes severe tery as soon as possible if it seems to burns. Avoid any contact with have discharged.

  • Page 76: Replacing The Fuses

    PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 2. If the battery will be stored for more EAU47010 Replacing the fuses than two months, check it at least The main fuse and the fuse box, which once a month and fully charge it if contains the fuses for the individual cir- necessary.

  • Page 77: Replacing The Headlight Bulb

    4. If the fuse immediately blows cohol or thinner. again, have a Yamaha dealer Headlight lens check the electrical system. Do not affix any type of tinted film or stickers to the headlight lens.
  • Page 78 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 2. Remove the multi-function meter 3. Remove the headlight unit by re- 5. Unhook the headlight bulb holder, unit bolts, and then lift up the meter moving the bolts. and then remove the burnt-out to unhook its projections from the bulb.

  • Page 79: Replacing The Tail/Brake Light Bulb

    2. Grommet 9. Fit the projections on the multi- function meter unit into the slots in 11. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the the meter stay, place the meter in headlight beam if necessary. the original position, and then in- stall the bolts.

  • Page 80: Replacing A Turn Signal Light Bulb

    PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU24204 EAU24312 Replacing a turn signal light Replacing the license plate bulb light bulb 1. Remove the turn signal light lens 1. Remove the license plate light unit by removing the screw. by removing the screws. 1.

  • Page 81: Replacing The Auxiliary Light Bulb

    PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU42872 Replacing the auxiliary light bulb If the auxiliary light bulb burns out, re- place it as follows. 1. Remove the headlight unit. (See page 7-33.) 2. Remove the auxiliary light socket (together with the coupler) by turn- ing the socket counterclockwise.

  • Page 82: Supporting The Motorcycle

    PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU24350 a jack either under each side of the EAU24360 Supporting the motorcycle Front wheel frame in front of the rear wheel or under Since this model is not equipped with a each side of the swingarm. centerstand, follow these precautions EAU24491 To remove the front wheel...

  • Page 83: Rear Wheel

    PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 3. Remove the brake caliper on each EAU25080 Rear wheel side removing bolts. Make sure that there is enough space NOTICE: Do not apply the brake between the brake pads before install- EAU34414 after the brake calipers have To remove the rear wheel ing the brake calipers onto the brake been removed, otherwise the...
  • Page 84 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 3. Lift the rear wheel off the ground 6. While supporting the brake caliper EAU34431 To install the rear wheel according to the procedure on and slightly lifting the wheel, pull 1. Install the wheel and the brake cal- page 7-38.

  • Page 85: Troubleshooting

    90 Nm (9.0 m·kgf, 65 ft·lbf) 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.

  • Page 86: Troubleshooting Charts

    Remove the spark plugs 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.
  • Page 87 Start the engine. If the engine overheats again, have a The coolant level Yamaha dealer check and repair the cooling system. is OK. 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.

  • Page 88: Motorcycle Care And Storage

    Rust and corrosion can develop matte colored finished parts. Be Cleaning even if high-quality components are sure to consult a Yamaha dealer for ECA10772 advice on what products to use be- used. A rusty exhaust pipe may go un- NOTICE fore cleaning the vehicle.
  • Page 89 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE off any detergent residue using Test the product on a small hid- plenty of water, as it is harmful den part of the windshield to Salt sprayed on roads in the winter may to plastic parts. make sure that it does not leave remain well into spring.

  • Page 90: Storage

    WARNING To prevent corrosion, avoid Contaminants on the brakes or tires Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad- damp cellars, stables (because vice on what products to use. can cause loss of control. of the presence of ammonia)
  • Page 91 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 3. Perform the following steps to pro- 4. Lubricate all control cables and the tect the cylinders, piston rings, etc. pivoting points of all levers and from corrosion. pedals as well as of the side- a. Remove the spark plug caps stand/centerstand.

  • Page 92: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions: Engine oil: Fuel: Overall length: Type: Recommended fuel: 2120 mm (83.5 in) YAMALUBE 4 10W-40 or 20W-50, SAE Unleaded gasoline only Overall width: 10W-40 or SAE 20W-50 Fuel tank capacity: 770 mm (30.3 in) 17.3 L (4.57 US gal, 3.81 Imp.gal) Overall height: Fuel reserve amount: 1085 mm (42.7 in)
  • Page 93 SPECIFICATIONS Gear ratio: Manufacturer/model: Rear wheel: 1st: BRIDGESTONE/BT021 Wheel type: 37/13 (2.846) Manufacturer/model: Cast wheel 2nd: DUNLOP/ROADSMART Rim size: 37/19 (1.947) Loading: 17M/C x MT4.50 3rd: Maximum load: Front brake: 28/18 (1.556) 195 kg (430 lb) Type: 4th: (Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and Dual disc brake 32/24 (1.333) accessories)
  • Page 94 SPECIFICATIONS Electrical system: Turn signal indicator light: Ignition system: Coolant temperature warning light: TCI (digital) Charging system: Engine trouble warning light: AC magneto Battery: Immobilizer system indicator light: Model: GT12B-4 Fuses: Voltage, capacity: Main fuse: 12 V, 10.0 Ah 30.0 A Headlight: Headlight fuse: Bulb type:...

  • Page 95: Consumer Information

    Record the key identification number, vehicle identification number and mod- el label information 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.

  • Page 96: Motorcycle Noise Regulation (For Australia)

    This information b. The use of the vehicle after such will be needed when ordering spare device or element of design has parts from a Yamaha dealer. been removed or rendered inoper- ative by any person. 10-2...
  • Page 97 INDEX Air filter element, replacing ....7-16 Front and rear brake pads, checking ..7-23 Neutral indicator light ......4-4 Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ....7-37 Front fork, checking.......7-29 Noise regulation (for Australia) ..... 10-2 Fuel ............4-14 Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ..6-3 Battery ..........
  • Page 98 INDEX Tool kit ............ 7-1 Troubleshooting ........7-41 Troubleshooting charts ......7-42 Turn signal indicator light ......4-4 Turn signal light bulb, replacing .... 7-36 Turn signal switch ......... 4-11 Valve clearance ........7-18 Vehicle identification number ....10-1 Wheel bearings, checking..... 7-30 Wheel (front) .........
  • Page 100 YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD. PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER PRINTED IN JAPAN 2008.10-0.3×1 CR...

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