INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use premium unleaded gaso-
line with a pump octane number
[(R+M)/2] of 91 or higher, or a research
octane number of 95 or higher. If
knocking (or pinging) occurs, use a
gasoline of a different brand. Use of un-
leaded fuel will extend spark plug life
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and reduce maintenance costs.
Gasohol
There are two types 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%. Gasohol
containing methanol is not recom-
mended by Yamaha because it can
cause damage to the fuel system or ve-
hicle performance problems.
Catalytic converter
This motorcycle is equipped with a cat-
alytic converter in the exhaust cham-
ber.
WARNING
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The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. Make sure that the exhaust
system has cooled down before do-
ing any maintenance work.
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CAUTION:
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The following precautions must be
observed to prevent a fire hazard or
other damages.
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Use only unleaded gasoline.
The use of leaded gasoline will
cause unrepairable damage to
the catalytic converter.
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Never park the motorcycle near
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.
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Do not allow the engine to idle
too long.
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1. Bolt (× 2)
Seats
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Rider seat
To remove the rider seat
Pull up the rear corners of the rider seat
as shown, remove the bolts, and then
pull the seat off.
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