Yamaha FZ6 NT 2005 Owner's manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

FZ6-NT

1B3-28199-21

INTRODUCTION

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Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!
As the owner of the FZ6-N, 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.
Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages of your FZ6-N. The owner’s manual does
not only instruct you in how to operate, inspect and maintain your motorcycle, but also in how to safeguard yourself and oth­ers from trouble and injury.
In addition, the many tips given in this manual will help keep your motorcycle in the best possible condition. If you have any
further questions, do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer.
The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides. So, remember to put safety first!

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 CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS MOTORCYCLE.

IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION

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FZ6-NT

OWNER’S MANUAL

©2004 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.

1st edition, July 2004

All rights reserved.

Any reprinting or unauthorized use

without the written permission of

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.

Printed in Japan.

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

Immobilizer system .........................3-1

Main switch/steering lock ................3-2

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

LCD tachometer .............................3-5

Multi-function display ......................3-5

Handlebar switches ........................3-8

Clutch lever .....................................3-9

Shift pedal .....................................3-10

Brake lever ...................................3-10

Brake pedal ..................................3-10

Fuel tank cap ................................3-11

Fuel ...............................................3-11

Catalytic converter ........................3-12

Seat ..............................................3-13

Storage compartment ...................3-13

Adjusting the shock absorber

assembly ...................................3-14

Sidestand ......................................3-15

Ignition circuit cut-off system ........3-16

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

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

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT

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

Starting and warming up a cold

engine .........................................5-1

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

Tips for reducing fuel

consumption ...............................5-3

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

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

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND

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

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

Periodic maintenance and

lubrication chart ..........................6-2

Removing and installing the

panel ...........................................6-5

Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-5

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

Coolant ...........................................6-9

Replacing the air filter element ..... 6-11

Adjusting the engine idling

speed ........................................6-12

Checking the throttle cable free

play ........................................... 6-13

Valve clearance ............................ 6-13

Tires .............................................6-13

Cast wheels .................................. 6-16

Adjusting the clutch lever free

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

Adjusting the rear brake light

switch ....................................... 6-17

Checking the front and rear

brake pads ................................ 6-17

Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-18

Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-19

Drive chain slack .......................... 6-19

Lubricating the drive chain ........... 6-20

Checking and lubricating the

cables ....................................... 6-21

Checking and lubricating the

throttle grip and cable ............... 6-21

Checking and lubricating the

brake and shift pedals .............. 6-22

Checking and lubricating the

brake and clutch levers ............ 6-22

Checking and lubricating the

sidestand .................................. 6-23

Lubricating the swingarm

pivots ........................................ 6-23

Checking the front fork ................. 6-24

Checking the steering .................. 6-24

Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-25

Battery ......................................... 6-25

Replacing the fuses ..................... 6-27

Replacing the headlight bulb ....... 6-28

Replacing the tail/brake light

bulb ........................................... 6-29

Replacing a turn signal light

bulb ...........................................6-30

Replacing the license plate light

bulb ...........................................6-30

Replacing an auxiliary light bulb ...6-31

Supporting the motorcycle ............6-31

Front wheel ...................................6-32

Rear wheel ...................................6-33

Troubleshooting ............................6-35

Troubleshooting charts .................6-36

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND

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

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

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

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

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

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

Motorcycle noise regulation

(for Australia) ..............................9-2

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INFORMATION

MOTORCYCLES ARE SINGLE
TRACK VEHICLES. THEIR SAFE USE

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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 REQUIRE-

MENTS IN THE OWNER’S MAN-

UAL.

● OBTAIN QUALIFIED TRAINING

IN SAFE AND PROPER RIDING

TECHNIQUES.

● OBTAIN PROFESSIONAL TECH-

NICAL SERVICE AS INDICATED

BY THE OWNER’S MANUAL

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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 car-

ry 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 in­tersections 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 turn

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

• 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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SAFETY INFORMATION

Loading
The total weight of the operator, pas­senger, accessories and cargo must

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not exceed the maximum load limit.

Maximum load:

196 kg (432 lb)

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 perfor-

mance of your motorcycle. Care-

fully 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
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 opera-

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SAFETY INFORMATION

tor 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.

Gasoline and exhaust gas

● GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMA-

BLE:

• 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

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or clothing, immediately wash the
affected area with soap and water
and change your clothes.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Location of important labels

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

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Before you operate this vehicle, read the owner’s manual.
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.

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DESCRIPTION

Left view

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1. Main fuse (page 6-27)

2. Battery (page 6-25)

3. Air filter element (page 6-11)

4. Idle adjusting screw (page 6-12)

5. Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (page 3-14)

6. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1)

7. Storage compartment (page 3-13)

8. Shift pedal (page 3-10)

9. Engine oil drain bolt (page 6-6)

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

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Right view

1. Fuse box (page 6-27)

2. Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-18)

3. Coolant reservoir cap (page 6-9)

4. Engine oil filler cap (page 6-6)

5. Front brake fluid reservoir (page 6-18)

6. Dipstick (page 6-6)

7. Brake pedal (page 3-10)

DESCRIPTION

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2-2

DESCRIPTION

Controls and instruments

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1. Clutch lever (page 3-9)

2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-8)

3. LCD tachometer (page 3-5)

4. Multi-function display (page 3-5)

5. Right handlebar switches (page 3-8)

6. Brake lever (page 3-10)

7. Throttle grip (page 6-13)

8. Main switch/steering lock (page 3-2)

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

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Immobilizer system

1. Code re-registering key (red bow)

2. Standard keys (black bow)

This vehicle is equipped with an immo­bilizer system to help prevent theft by
re-registering codes in the standard
keys. This system consists of the fol­lowing.

● a code re-registering key (with a

red bow)

● two standard keys (with a black

bow) that can be re-registered with
new codes

● a transponder (which is installed in

the code re-registering key)

● an immobilizer unit

● an ECU

● an immobilizer system indicator

light (See page 3-3.)
The key with the red bow is used to reg­ister codes in each standard key. Since
re-registering is a difficult process, take
the vehicle along with all three keys to
a Yamaha dealer to have them re-reg­istered. Do not use the key with the red
bow for driving. It should only be used
for re-registering the standard keys. Al­ways use a standard key for driving.

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CAUTION:

● DO NOT LOSE THE CODE RE-

REGISTERING KEY! CONTACT

YOUR DEALER IMMEDIATELY

IF IT IS LOST! If the code re-reg-

istering key is lost, registering

new codes in the standard keys

is impossible. The standard

keys can still be used to start

the vehicle, however if code re-

registering is required (i.e., if a

new standard key is made or all

keys are lost) the entire immobi-

lizer system must be replaced.

Therefore, it is highly recom-

mended to use either standard
key and keep the code re-regis­tering key in a safe place.

● Do not submerse any key in wa-

ter.

● Do not expose any key to exces-

sively high temperatures.

● Do not place any key close to

magnets (this includes, but not
limited to, products such as
speakers, etc.).

● Do not place heavy items on any

key.

● Do not grind any key or alter its

shape.

● Do not disassemble the plastic

part of any key.

● Do not put two keys of any im-

mobilizer system on the same
key ring.

● Keep the standard keys as well

as keys of other immobilizer
systems away from this vehi­cle’s code re-registering key.

● Keep other immobilizer system

keys away from the main switch
as they may cause signal inter­ference.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Main switch/steering lock

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The main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering.

NOTE:

Be sure to use the standard key (black
bow) for regular use of the vehicle. To
minimize the risk of losing the code re­registering key (red bow), keep it in a
safe place and only use it for code re­registering.

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ON

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

NOTE:

The headlight comes on automatically
when the engine is started and stays on
until the key is turned to “OFF” or the
sidestand is moved down.

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OFF

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.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

To unlock the steering

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”.

(Parking)

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The steering is locked, and the taillight,
license plate light and auxiliary light are
on. The hazard light and turn signal
lights can be turned on, but all other
electrical systems are off. The key can
be removed.
The steering must be locked before the
key can be turned to “”.

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CAUTION:

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

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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. Immobilizer system indicator light “”

6. Turn signal indicator lights “” and “”

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Turn signal indicator lights “” and
“”

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

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Neutral indicator light “”

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

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High beam indicator light “”

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

Oil level warning light “”

This warning light comes on when the

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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

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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 3-5 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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Immobilizer system indicator light
“”

The electrical circuit of the indicator
light can be checked by turning the key
to “ON”.

If the indicator light does not come on
for a few seconds, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir­cuit.
When the key is turned to “OFF” and 30
seconds have passed, the indicator
light will start flashing indicating the im­mobilizer system is enabled. After 24
hours have passed, the indicator light
will stop flashing, however the immobi­lizer system is still enabled.

NOTE:

This model is also equipped with a self­diagnosis device for the immobilizer
system. If the immobilizer system is de­fective, the indicator will start flashing
and the multi-function display will indi­cate an error code when the key is
turned to “ON”. (See “Self-diagnosis
device” on page 3-5 for details.)

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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” before
using the “SELECT” and “RESET” but­tons.

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 the fuel amount in the fuel tank
decreases to 3.6 L (0.95 US gal) (0.79
Imp.gal), 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
itself automatically and the display will
return to the prior mode after refueling
and traveling 5 km (3 mi).

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Clock

To switch the air intake temperature
display to the clock, first set the display
to the odometer or tachometer mode,
and then push the “RESET” button for
at least two seconds.

NOTE:

The clock is automatically displayed
when the key is turned to “OFF”.

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.

Air intake temperature mode

The temperature displayed may vary
from the outside temperature depend­ing on engine conditions. To switch the

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clock to the air intake temperature
mode, first set the display to the odom­eter or tachometer mode, and then
push the “RESET” button for at least
two seconds.

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, the display segments 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 in order to

test the electrical circuit. The coolant
temperature varies with changes in the
weather and engine load. If the top seg­ment flashes, stop the vehicle and let
the engine cool. (See page 6-36.)

ECA10020

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).
This model is also equipped with a self­diagnosis device for the immobilizer
system.
If any of the immobilizer system circuits
are defective, the immobilizer system
indicator light will flash, and then the
multi-function display will indicate a
two-digit error code (e.g., 51, 52, 53).

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NOTE:

If the multi-function display indicates er­ror code 52 (all segments of the coolant
temperature meter will come on, except
the top segment, which will flash), this
could be caused by transponder inter­ference. If this error appears, try the fol­lowing.

1. Error code display

1. Use the code re-registering key to
start the engine.

NOTE:

Make sure there are no other immobi­lizer keys close to the main switch, and
do not keep more than one immobilizer
key on the same key ring! Immobilizer

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system keys may cause signal interfer­ence, which may prevent the engine
from starting.

2. If the engine starts, turn it off, and
try starting the engine with the
standard keys.

3. If one or both of the standard keys

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do not start the engine, take the
vehicle, the code re-registering
key and both standard keys to a
Yamaha dealer and have the stan­dard keys re-registered.

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

CAUTION:

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

ECA11590

Handlebar switches

Left

1. Pass switch “”

2. Dimmer switch “ / ”

3. Turn signal switch “ / ”

4. Horn switch “”

5. Hazard switch “”

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Right

1. Engine stop switch “ / ”

2. Start switch “”

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Pass switch “”

Press this switch to flash the headlight.

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Dimmer switch “ / ”

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

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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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Start switch “”

Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter.

ECA10050

CAUTION:

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

Hazard switch “”

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

ECA10060

CAUTION:

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

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Clutch lever

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1. Clutch lever

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
clutch operation.
The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch switch, which is part of the igni­tion circuit cut-off system. (See page
3-16.)

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Shift pedal

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1. 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.

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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.

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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EAU12941

Brake pedal

1. Brake pedal

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

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Fuel tank cap

1. Fuel tank cap lock cover

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.

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.

EWA11090

WARNING

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

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Fuel

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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.

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