Yamaha FZ6-C User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

FZ6-SS(C)

5VX-28199-10LIT-11626-17-50

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INTRODUCTION

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha FZ6-S(C). This model is the result of Yamaha’s vast experience in the pro­duction of fine sporting, touring, and pacesetting racing machines. It represents the high degree of craftsmanship and reli­ability that have made Yamaha a leader in these fields.
This manual will give you an understanding of the operation, inspection, and basic maintenance of this motorcycle. If you
have any questions concerning the operation or maintenance of your motorcycle, please consult a Yamaha dealer.
The design and manufacture of this Yamaha motorcycle fully comply with the emissions standards for clean air applicable at
the date of manufacture. Yamaha has met these standards without reducing the performance or economy of operation of the
motorcycle. To maintain 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.

IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION

Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:

The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED!

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WARNING

Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death
motorcycle operator, a bystander or a person inspecting or repairing the motor-

to the

cycle.

CAUTION:

NOTE:

A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to
the motorcycle.

A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.

NOTE:

● This manual should be considered a permanent part of this motorcycle and should remain with it even if the motorcycle

is subsequently sold.

● Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual contains the most

current product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your motorcycle
and this manual. If you have any questions concerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer.

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WARNING

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL AND THE “YOU AND YOUR MOTORCYCLE: RIDING TIPS” BOOKLET CAREFULLY
AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS MOTORCYCLE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS MOTOR­CYCLE UNTIL YOU HAVE ATTAINED ADEQUATE KNOWLEDGE OF ITS CONTROLS AND OPERATING FEATURES

IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION

AND UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED IN SAFE AND PROPER RIDING TECHNIQUES. REGULAR INSPECTIONS
AND CAREFUL MAINTENANCE, ALONG WITH GOOD RIDING SKILLS, WILL ENSURE THAT YOU SAFELY ENJOY
THE CAPABILITIES AND THE RELIABILITY OF THIS MOTORCYCLE.

IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION

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LABEL HERE

FZ6-SS(C)

OWNER’S MANUAL

©2003 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.

1st edition, September 2003

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-11626-17-50

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1

Location of important labels ...........1-5

DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1

Left view ..........................................2-1

Right view........................................2-2

Controls and instruments ................2-3

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL

FUNCTIONS.......................................3-1

Main switch/steering lock ................3-1

Indicator and warning lights ............3-2

LCD tachometer .............................3-3

Multi-function display ......................3-3

Handlebar switches ........................3-6

Clutch lever ....................................3-7

Shift pedal ......................................3-7

Brake lever .....................................3-7

Brake pedal ....................................3-8

Fuel tank cap ..................................3-8

Fuel ................................................3-9

Catalytic converter ........................3-10

Seat ..............................................3-10

Storage compartment ...................3-11

Adjusting the shock absorber

assembly ...................................3-11

Sidestand .....................................3-12

Ignition circuit cut-off system ........3-13

PRE-OPERATION CHECKS..............4-1

Pre-operation check list ..................4-2

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT

RIDING POINTS ................................ 5-1

Starting the engine ......................... 5-1

Shifting ........................................... 5-2

Engine break-in .............................. 5-3

Parking ........................................... 5-4

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND

MINOR REPAIR................................. 6-1

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE .......... 6-1

Owner’s tool kit .............................. 6-1

Periodic maintenance chart for the

emission control system ............. 6-3

General maintenance and

lubrication chart .......................... 6-4

Removing and installing panels ..... 6-8

Checking the spark plugs .............. 6-9

Canister (for California only) ........ 6-10

Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-10

Coolant ........................................ 6-13

Replacing the air filter element .... 6-15

Adjusting the throttle cable

free play .................................... 6-16

Adjusting the valve clearance ...... 6-16

Tires ............................................. 6-17

Cast wheels ................................. 6-19

Accessories and replacement

parts ......................................... 6-20

Adjusting the clutch lever free

play ........................................... 6-20

Adjusting the brake pedal

position .....................................6-21

Adjusting the rear brake light

switch ........................................6-22

Checking the front and rear brake

pads ..........................................6-22

Checking the brake fluid level ......6-23

Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-24

Drive chain slack ..........................6-24

Lubricating the drive chain ...........6-25

Checking and lubricating the

cables .......................................6-26

Checking and lubricating the

throttle grip and cable ............... 6-26

Checking and lubricating the

brake and shift pedals ............... 6-27

Checking and lubricating the

brake and clutch levers .............6-27

Checking and lubricating the

centerstand and sidestand ........ 6-28

Checking the front fork .................6-28

Checking the steering ..................6-29

Checking the wheel bearings .......6-30

Battery ..........................................6-30

Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-31

Replacing the headlight bulb ........6-32

Replacing the tail/brake light

bulb ...........................................6-33

Replacing a turn signal light

bulb ...........................................6-34

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Replacing the license plate light

bulb ...........................................6-34

Front wheel ...................................6-35

Rear wheel ...................................6-36

Troubleshooting ............................6-38

Troubleshooting charts .................6-39

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND

STORAGE ..........................................7-1

Care ................................................7-1

Storage ...........................................7-3

SPECIFICATIONS .............................8-1

CONSUMER INFORMATION.............9-1

Identification numbers ....................9-1

Reporting safety defects .................9-3

Motorcycle noise regulation ............9-4

Maintenance record ........................9-5

YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION,

U.S.A. STREET AND ENDURO

MOTORCYCLE LIMITED

WARRANTY ................................9-7

YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE

(Y.E.S.) ........................................9-9

SAFETY INFORMATION

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MOTORCYCLES ARE SINGLE
TRACK VEHICLES. THEIR SAFE
USE AND OPERATION ARE DEPEN­DENT UPON THE USE OF PROPER
RIDING TECHNIQUES AS WELL AS
THE EXPERTISE OF THE OPERA­TOR. EVERY OPERATOR SHOULD
KNOW THE FOLLOWING REQUIRE­MENTS BEFORE RIDING THIS
MOTORCYCLE.
HE OR SHE SHOULD:

● OBTAIN THOROUGH INSTRUC-

TIONS FROM A COMPETENT
SOURCE ON ALL ASPECTS OF
MOTORCYCLE OPERATION.

● OBSERVE THE WARNINGS

AND MAINTENANCE REQUIRE­MENTS IN THE OWNER’S MAN­UAL.

● OBTAIN QUALIFIED TRAINING

IN SAFE AND PROPER RIDING
TECHNIQUES.

● OBTAIN PROFESSIONAL TECH-

NICAL SERVICE AS INDICATED
BY THE OWNER’S MANUAL

AND/OR WHEN MADE NECES­SARY BY MECHANICAL CONDI­TIONS.

Safe riding

● Always make pre-operation

checks. Careful checks may help
prevent an accident.

● This motorcycle is designed to

carry the operator and a passen­ger.

● The failure of motorists to detect

and recognize motorcycles in traf­fic 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 you are

approaching and passing
through intersections, since in-

tersections are the most likely
places for motorcycle accidents
to occur.

• Ride where other motorists can
see you. Avoid riding in another
motorist’s blind spot.

● Many accidents involve inexperi-

enced operators. In fact, many op­erators who have been involved in
accidents do not even have a cur­rent motorcycle license.

• Make sure that you are qualified
and that you only lend your
motorcycle to other qualified op­erators.

• Know your skills and limits.
Staying within your limits may
help you to avoid an accident.

• We recommend that you prac­tice riding your motorcycle
where there is no traffic until you
have become thoroughly famil­iar with the motorcycle and all of
its controls.

● Many accidents have been

caused by error of the motorcycle
operator. A typical error made by
the operator is veering wide on a

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SAFETY INFORMATION

turn due to EXCESSIVE SPEED
or undercornering (insufficient lean
angle for the speed).

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• Always obey the speed limit and
never travel faster than warrant­ed by road and traffic conditions.

• Always signal before turning or
changing lanes. Make sure that
other motorists can see you.

● The posture of the operator and

passenger is important for proper
control.

• The operator should keep both
hands on the handlebar and
both feet on the operator foot­rests during operation to main­tain control of the motorcycle.

• The passenger should always
hold onto the operator, the seat
strap or grab bar, if equipped,
with both hands and keep both
feet on the passenger footrests.

• Never carry a passenger unless
he or she can firmly place both
feet on the passenger footrests.

● Never ride under the influence of

alcohol or other drugs.

● This motorcycle is designed for on-

road use only. It is not suitable for
off-road use.

Protective apparel

The majority of fatalities from motor­cycle accidents are the result of head
injuries. The use of a safety helmet is
the single most critical factor in the pre­vention or reduction of head injuries.

● Always wear an approved helmet.

● Wear a face shield or goggles.

Wind in your unprotected eyes
could 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.

● Never touch the engine or exhaust

system during or after operation.
They become very hot and can

cause burns. Always wear protec­tive clothing that covers your legs,
ankles, and feet.

● A passenger should also observe

the above precautions.

Modifications

Modifications made to this motorcycle
not approved by Yamaha, or the re­moval of original equipment, may ren­der the motorcycle unsafe for use and
may cause severe personal injury.
Modifications may also make your
motorcycle illegal to use.

Loading and accessories

Adding accessories or cargo to your
motorcycle can adversely affect stabili­ty and handling if the weight distribution
of the motorcycle is changed. To avoid
the possibility of an accident, use ex­treme caution when adding cargo or
accessories to your motorcycle. Use
extra care when riding a motorcycle
that has added cargo or accessories.
Here are some general guidelines to
follow if loading cargo or adding acces­sories to your motorcycle:

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Loading
The total weight of the operator, pas­senger, accessories and cargo must
not exceed the maximum load limit of
189 kg (417 lb) (CAL)
190 kg (419 lb) (U49). When loading
within this weight limit, keep the follow­ing in mind:

● Cargo and accessory weight

should be kept as low and close to
the motorcycle as possible. Make
sure to distribute the weight as
evenly as possible on both sides of
the motorcycle to minimize imbal­ance or instability.

● Shifting weights can create a sud-

den imbalance. Make sure that ac­cessories and cargo are securely
attached to the motorcycle before
riding. Check accessory mounts
and cargo restraints frequently.

● Never attach any large or heavy

items to the handlebar, front fork,
or front fender. These items, in­cluding such cargo as sleeping
bags, duffel bags, or tents, can
create unstable handling or a slow
steering response.

Accessories
Genuine Yamaha accessories have
been specifically designed for use on
this motorcycle. Since Yamaha cannot
test all other accessories that may be
available, you must personally be re­sponsible for the proper selection, in­stallation and use of non-Yamaha
accessories. Use extreme caution
when selecting and installing any ac­cessories.
Keep the following guidelines in mind,
as well as those provided under “Load-
ing” when mounting accessories.

● Never install accessories or carry

cargo that would impair the perfor­mance of your motorcycle. Care­fully inspect the accessory before
using it to make sure that it does
not in any way reduce ground
clearance or cornering clearance,
limit suspension travel, steering
travel or control operation, or ob­scure lights or reflectors.

• Accessories fitted to the handle­bar or the front fork area can
create instability due to improper
weight distribution or aerody­namic changes. If accessories

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are added to the handlebar or
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 aerody­namic effects. Wind may at­tempt to lift the motorcycle, or
the motorcycle may become un­stable in cross winds. These ac­cessories may also cause
instability when passing or being
passed by large vehicles.

• Certain accessories can dis­place the operator from his or
her normal riding position. This
improper position limits the free­dom of movement of the opera­tor and may limit control ability,
therefore, such accessories are
not recommended.

● Use caution when adding electri-

cal accessories. If electrical acces­sories exceed the capacity of the
motorcycle’s electrical system an
electric failure could result, which
could cause a dangerous loss of
lights or engine power.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Gasoline and exhaust gas

● GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMA-

BLE:

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• Always turn the engine off when
refueling.

• Take care not to spill any gaso­line on the engine or exhaust
system when refueling.

• Never refuel while smoking or in
the vicinity of an open flame.

● Never start the engine or let it run

for any length of time in a closed
area. The exhaust fumes are poi­sonous and may cause loss of
consciousness and death within a
short time. Always operate your
motorcycle in an area that has ad­equate ventilation.

● Always turn the engine off before

leaving the motorcycle unattended
and remove the key from the main
switch. When parking the motor­cycle, note the following:

• The engine and exhaust system
may be hot, therefore, park the
motorcycle in a place where pe­destrians or children are not like­ly to touch these hot areas.

• Do not park the motorcycle on a
slope or soft ground, otherwise it
may fall over.

• Do not park the motorcycle near
a flammable source, (e.g., a ker­osene heater, or near an open
flame), otherwise it could catch
fire.

● When transporting the motorcycle

in another vehicle, make sure that
it is kept upright. If the motorcycle
should lean over, gasoline may
leak out of the fuel tank.

● If you should swallow any gaso-

line, inhale a lot of gasoline vapor,
or allow gasoline to get into your
eyes, see your doctor immediately.
If any gasoline spills on your skin
or clothing, immediately wash the
affected area with soap and water
and change your clothes.

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Location of important labels

Please read the following important labels carefully before operating this vehicle.

1 2 3 4 5,6,7,8,9,10

SAFETY INFORMATION

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SAFETY INFORMATION

1

1

CAUTION

Cleaning with alkaline or
acid cleaner, gasoline or
solvent will damage
windshield.

Use neutral detergent.

5JW-00

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2

5

Improper loading can cause loss of control.
Read owner’s manual for proper loading.

WARNING

3JJ-28446-A1

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SAFETY INFORMATION

California only 9

California only8

California only7

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DESCRIPTION

Left view

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1. Main fuse (page 6-31)

2. Battery (page 6-30)

3. Air filter element (page 6-15)

4. Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (page 3-11)

5. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1)

6. Shift pedal (page 3-7)

7. Engine oil drain bolt (page 6-10)

8. Engine oil filter cartridge (page 6-10)

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Right view

1. Fuse box (page 6-31)

2. Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-23)

3. Engine oil filler cap (page 6-10)

4. Front brake fluid reservoir (page 6-23)

5. Dipstick (page 6-10)

6. Brake pedal (page 3-8)

DESCRIPTION

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DESCRIPTION

Controls and instruments

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1. Clutch lever (page 3-7)

2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-6)

3. LCD tachometer (page 3-3)

4. Multi-function display (page 3-3)

5. Right handlebar switches (page 3-6)

6. Brake lever (page 3-7)

7. Throttle grip (page 6-16)

8. Main switch/steering lock (page 3-1)

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

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Main switch/steering lock

The main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering. The various
positions are described below.

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ON

All electrical circuits are supplied with
power, and the meter lighting, taillight,
license plate light and position lights
come on, and the engine can be start­ed. The key cannot be removed.

NOTE:

The headlights come on automatically
when the engine is started and stay on
until the key is turned to “OFF”, even if
the engine stalls.

OFF

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All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.

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LOCK

The steering is locked, and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re­moved.

To lock the steering

1. Push.

2. Turn.

1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.

2. Push the key in from the “OFF” po­sition, and then turn it to “LOCK”
while still pushing it.

3. Remove the key.

To unlock the steering

3

1. Push.

2. Turn.

Push the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.

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WARNING

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. Make
sure that the vehicle is stopped be­fore turning the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK”.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Indicator and warning lights

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1. Oil level warning light “”

2. Engine trouble warning light “”

3. Neutral indicator light “”

4. High beam indicator light “”

5. Turn signal indicator lights “” and “”

Turn signal indicator lights “” and
“”

The corresponding indicator light flash­es when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.

Neutral indicator light “”

This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.

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High beam indicator light “”

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This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.

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Oil level warning light “”

This warning light comes on when the
engine oil level is low.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”.
If the warning light does not come on
for a few seconds, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir­cuit.

NOTE:

● Even if the oil level is sufficient, the

warning light may flicker when
riding on a slope or during sudden
acceleration or deceleration, but
this is not a malfunction.

● This model is also equipped with a

self-diagnosis device for the oil
level detection circuit. If the oil lev­el detection circuit is defective, the
following cycle will be repeated un­til the malfunction is corrected: The

oil level warning light will flash ten
times, then go off for 2.5 seconds.
If this occurs, have a Yamaha
dealer check the vehicle.

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Engine trouble warning light “”

This warning light comes on or flashes
when an electrical circuit monitoring the
engine is defective. When this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer check the self­diagnosis system. (See page 3-3 for an
explanation of the self-diagnosis de­vice.)
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”. If the warning light does not come
on for a few seconds, then go off, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

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LCD tachometer

1. LCD tachometer

2. Tachometer red zone

The LCD tachometer allows the rider to
monitor the engine speed and keep it
within the ideal power range.
When the key is turned to “ON”, all of
the display segments of the LCD ta­chometer will appear one after the oth­er across the r/min range and then
disappear, in order to test the electrical
circuit.

NOTE:

The first segment of the tachometer will
flash while idling or riding until the cool­ant temperature has reached 60 °C
(140 °F), so this is not a malfunction.

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CAUTION:

Do not operate the engine in the ta­chometer red zone.
Red zone: 14000 r/min and above

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Multi-function display

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WARNING

Be sure to stop the vehicle before
making any setting changes to the
multi-function display.

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1. Speedometer

2. Fuel meter

3. Coolant temperature meter

4. “SELECT” button

5. “RESET” button

6. Clock/air intake temperature display

7. Odometer/tripmeters/digital tachometer

The multi-function display is equipped
with the following:

● a speedometer (which shows the

riding speed)

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

● two tachometers, one LCD and

one digital (which show engine
r/min)

● an odometer (which shows the to-

tal distance traveled)

● two tripmeters (which show the

distance traveled since they were

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last set to zero)

● a fuel reserve tripmeter (which

shows the distance traveled since
the bottom segment of the fuel
meter started flashing)

● a clock

● an air intake temperature display

● a fuel meter

● a coolant temperature meter

● a self-diagnosis device

NOTE:

● Be sure to turn the key to “ON” be-

fore using the “SELECT” and “RE-
SET” buttons.

● To switch the speedometer and

odometer/tripmeter displays be­tween kilometers and miles, set
the display to the odometer mode
“ODO”, and then press the “SE­LECT” button for at least two sec­onds.

Odometer, tripmeter and digital ta­chometer modes

Pushing the “SELECT” button switches
the display between the odometer
mode “ODO” and the tripmeter modes
“TRIP 1” and “TRIP 2” (“TRIP F”) and
the tachometer “E” in the following or­der:
ODO → TRIP 1 → TRIP 2 → (TRIP F)
→ E → ODO
When approximately 3.6 L (0.95 US
gal) (0.79 Imp.gal) of fuel remain in the
fuel tank, the bottom segment of the
fuel meter will start flashing, and the
odometer display will automatically
change to the fuel reserve tripmeter
mode “TRIP F” and start counting the
distance traveled from that point. In that
case, pushing the “SELECT” button
switches the display between the vari­ous tripmeter and odometer modes in
the following order:
TRIP F → E → ODO → TRIP 1 → TRIP
2 → TRIP F
To reset a tripmeter, select it by push­ing the “SELECT” button, and then
push the “RESET” button for at least
one second. If you do not reset the fuel
reserve tripmeter manually, it will reset

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itself automatically and the display will
return to the prior mode after refueling
and traveling 5 km (3 mi).

Clock mode

Turn the key to “ON”.
To change the display to the clock
mode, push the “SELECT” button for at
least one second.
To change the display back to the prior
mode, push the “SELECT” button.

To set the clock:

1. Push the “SELECT” button and
“RESET” button together for at
least two seconds.

2. When the hour digits start flashing,
push the “RESET” button to set the
hours.

3. Push the “SELECT” button, and
the minute digits will start flashing.

4. Push the “RESET” button to set
the minutes.

5. Push the “SELECT” button and
then release it to start the clock.

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Air intake temperature display

The temperature displayed may vary
from the outside temperature depend­ing on engine conditions. Pushing the
“RESET” button for at least two sec­onds switches the clock display to the
air intake temperature display.

Fuel meter

The fuel meter indicates the amount of
fuel in the fuel tank. The display seg­ments of the fuel meter disappear to­wards “E” (Empty) as the fuel level
decreases. When only one segment is
left near “E”, refuel as soon as possible.

NOTE:

This fuel meter is equipped with a self­diagnosis system. If the electrical circuit
is defective, first the display segments
and then either “E” or “F” will flash. If
this occurs, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical circuit.

Coolant temperature meter

With the key in the “ON” position, the
coolant temperature meter indicates
the temperature of the coolant. When
the key is turned to “ON”, all of the dis-

play segments of the coolant tempera­ture meter will appear one after the
other and then disappear, except for
the “L” segment, in order to test the
electrical circuit. The coolant tempera­ture varies with changes in the weather
and engine load. If the top “H” segment
flashes, stop the vehicle and let the en­gine cool. (See page 6-39.)

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CAUTION:

Do not operate the engine if it is
overheated.

Self-diagnosis devices

This model is equipped with a self-diag­nosis device for various electrical cir­cuits.
If any of those circuits are defective, the
engine trouble warning light will come
on, and then the multi-function display
will indicate a two-digit error code (e.g.,
12, 13, 14).

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1. Error code display

If the multi-function display indicates
any error code, note the code number,
and then have a Yamaha dealer check
the vehicle.

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CAUTION:

If the display indicates an error
code, the vehicle should be checked
as soon as possible in order to avoid
engine damage.

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Handlebar switches

Left

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1. Dimmer switch “ / ”

2. Turn signal switch “ / ”

3. Horn switch “”

4. Hazard switch “”

Right

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Dimmer switch “ / ”

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Set this switch to “” for the high
beam and to “” for the low beam.

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Turn signal switch “ / ”

To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “”. When re-
leased, the switch returns to the center
position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re­turned to the center position.

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Horn switch “”

Press this switch to sound the horn.

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Engine stop switch “ / ”

Set this switch to “” before starting
the engine. Set this switch to “” to
stop the engine in case of an emergen­cy, such as when the vehicle overturns
or when the throttle cable is stuck.

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CAUTION:

See page 5-1 for starting instruc­tions prior to starting the engine.

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Hazard switch “”

With the key in the “ON” position, turn
this switch to “” to turn on the hazard
lights (simultaneous flashing of all turn
signal lights).
The hazard lights are used in case of
an emergency or to warn other drivers
when your vehicle is stopped where it
might be a traffic hazard.

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CAUTION:

Do not use the hazard light for an ex­tended length of time, otherwise the
battery may discharge.

1. Engine stop switch “ / ”

2. Start switch “”

Start switch “”

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Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter.

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Clutch lever

1. Clutch lever 1. Shift pedal

The clutch lever is located at the left
handlebar grip. To disengage the
clutch, pull the lever toward the handle­bar grip. To engage the clutch, release
the lever. The lever should be pulled
rapidly and released slowly for smooth

Shift pedal

The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the engine and is used in com­bination with the clutch lever when
shifting the gears of the 6-speed con­stant-mesh transmission equipped on

this motorcycle.
clutch operation.
The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch switch, which is part of the igni­tion circuit cut-off system. (See page
3-13.)

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Brake lever

The brake lever is located at the right
handlebar grip. To apply the front
brake, pull the lever toward the handle­bar grip.

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1. Brake lever

2. Brake lever position adjusting dial

3. “” mark

4. Distance between brake lever and handlebar
grip

The brake lever is equipped with a po­sition adjusting dial. To adjust the dis­tance between the brake lever and the
handlebar grip, turn the adjusting dial
while holding the lever pushed away
from the handlebar grip. Make sure that
the appropriate setting on the adjusting
dial is aligned with the “” mark on the
brake lever.

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Brake pedal

Fuel tank cap

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1. Brake pedal 1. Fuel tank cap lock cover

The brake pedal is on the right side of
the motorcycle. To apply the rear
brake, press down on the brake pedal.

2. Unlock.

To open the fuel tank cap

Open the fuel tank cap lock cover, in­sert the key into the lock, and then turn
it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will be re­leased 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.

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NOTE:

The fuel tank cap cannot be closed un­less the key is in the lock. In addition,
the key cannot be removed if the cap is
not properly closed and locked.

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WARNING

Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly closed before riding.

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Fuel

1. Fuel tank filler tube

2. Fuel level

Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in
the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom
of the filler tube as shown.

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WARNING

● Do not overfill the fuel tank, oth-

erwise it may overflow when the
fuel warms up and expands.

● Avoid spilling fuel on the hot en-

gine.

ECA10070

CAUTION:

Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted surfac­es or plastic parts.

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Recommended fuel:

UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY

Fuel tank capacity:

19.4 L (5.13 US gal) (4.27 Imp.gal)

Fuel reserve amount:

3.6 L (0.95 US gal) (0.79 Imp.gal)

ECA11400

CAUTION:

Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause severe
damage to internal engine parts,
such as the valves and piston rings,
as well as to the exhaust system.

Your Yamaha engine has been de­signed to use regular unleaded gaso­line with a pump octane number
[(R+M)/2] of 86 or higher, or a research
octane number of 91 or higher. If

knocking (or pinging) occurs, use a
gasoline of a different brand or premi­um unleaded fuel. Use of unleaded fuel
will extend spark plug life and reduce
maintenance costs.

Gasohol

There are two types of gasohol: gaso­hol containing ethanol and that contain­ing methanol. Gasohol containing
ethanol can be used if the ethanol con­tent does not exceed 10%. Gasohol
containing methanol is not recom­mended by Yamaha because it can
cause damage to the fuel system or ve­hicle performance problems.

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Catalytic converter

This model is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the exhaust chamber.

WARNING

The exhaust system is hot after op­eration. Make sure that the exhaust

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system has cooled down before do­ing any maintenance work.

CAUTION:

The following precautions must be
observed to prevent a fire hazard or
other damages.

● Use only unleaded gasoline.

The use of leaded gasoline will
cause unrepairable damage to
the catalytic converter.

● Never park the vehicle near pos-

sible fire hazards such as grass
or other materials that easily
burn.

● Do not allow the engine to idle

too long.

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Seat

To remove the seat

1. Insert the key into the seat lock,
and then turn it counterclockwise.

1. Seat lock

2. Unlock.

2. While holding the key in that posi­tion, lift the rear of the seat up, and
then pull the seat off.

To install the seat

1. Insert the projection on the front of
the seat into the seat holder as
shown.

1. Projection

2. Seat holder

2. Push the rear of the seat down to
lock it in place.

3. Remove the key.

NOTE:

Make sure that the seat is properly se­cured before riding.

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Storage compartment

1. Storage compartment

The storage compartment is located
under the seat. (See page 3-10.)

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WARNING

● Do not exceed the load limit of 3

kg (7 lb) for the storage com­partment.

● Do not exceed the maximum

load of 189 kg (417 lb) (CAL)
190 kg (419 lb) (U49) for the ve­hicle.

When washing the vehicle, be careful
not to let any water enter the storage
compartment.

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Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly

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1. Spring preload adjusting ring

2. Special wrench

3. Position indicator

This shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjust­ing ring.

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CAUTION:

Never attempt to turn an adjusting
mechanism beyond the maximum or
minimum settings.

When storing the owner’s manual or
other documents in the storage com­partment, be sure to wrap them in a
plastic bag so that they will not get wet.

Adjust the spring preload as follows.
To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn
the adjusting ring in direction (a). To de-

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crease the spring preload and thereby
soften the suspension, turn the adjust­ing ring in direction (b).

NOTE:

Align the appropriate notch in the ad­justing ring with the position indicator
on the shock absorber.

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Spring preload setting:

Minimum (soft):

1

Standard:

3

Maximum (hard):

7

WARNING

This shock absorber contains highly
pressurized nitrogen gas. For prop­er handling, read and understand
the following information before
handling the shock absorber. The
manufacturer cannot be held re­sponsible for property damage or
personal injury that may result from
improper handling.

● Do not tamper with or attempt to

open the gas cylinder.

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● Do not subject the shock ab-

sorber to an open flame or other
high heat sources, otherwise it
may explode due to excessive
gas pressure.

● Do not deform or damage the

gas cylinder in any way, as this
will result in poor damping per­formance.

● Always have a Yamaha dealer

service the shock absorber.

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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.

NOTE:

The built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system, which
cuts the ignition in certain situations.
(See further down for an explanation of
the ignition circuit cut-off system.)

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WARNING

The vehicle must not be ridden with
the sidestand down, or if the side­stand cannot be properly moved up
(or does not stay up), otherwise the
sidestand could contact the ground
and distract the operator, resulting
in a possible loss of control.
Yamaha’s ignition circuit cut-off
system has been designed to assist
the operator in fulfilling the respon­sibility of raising the sidestand be­fore starting off. Therefore, check
this system regularly as described

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