Yamaha wr450fb Owner's Manual

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Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle.

OWNER’S MANUAL

WR450FB

1DX-28199-20

Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold.

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INTRODUCTION

WARNING

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Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!
As the owner of the WR450FB, 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 WR450FB. 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!
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 there is any question concerning this manual, please consult a Yamaha dealer.

Please read this manual carefully and completely before operating this motorcycle.

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WARNING

NOTICE

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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.

A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.

A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the
vehicle or other property.

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

*Product and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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WR450FB

OWNER’S MANUAL

©2011 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.

1st edition, September 2011

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

LOCATION OF IMPORTANT

LABELS ............................................. 1-1

SAFETY INFORMATION .................. 2-1

DESCRIPTION .................................. 3-1

Left view .......................................... 3-1

Right view ........................................ 3-2

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

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL

FUNCTIONS ....................................... 4-1

Main switch ..................................... 4-1

Indicator lights and warning

lights ............................................ 4-1

Multi-function display ...................... 4-2

Handlebar switches ........................ 4-7

Clutch lever ..................................... 4-8

Shift pedal ....................................... 4-8

Brake lever ..................................... 4-8

Brake pedal .................................... 4-9

Fuel tank cap .................................. 4-9

Fuel ............................................... 4-10

Fuel tank breather hose ................ 4-11

Catalytic converter ........................ 4-11

Starter knob .................................. 4-12

Kickstarter ..................................... 4-12

Steering lock ................................. 4-13

Seat .............................................. 4-13

Adjusting the front fork .................. 4-14

Front fork bleeding ........................ 4-15

Adjusting the shock absorber

assembly ................................... 4-16

Sidestand ..................................... 4-18

Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 4-19

FOR YOUR SAFETY –

PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 5-1

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT

RIDING POINTS................................. 6-1

Starting a cold engine .................... 6-1

Starting a warm engine .................. 6-2

Shifting ........................................... 6-3

Tips for reducing fuel

consumption ............................... 6-3

Engine break-in .............................. 6-4

Parking ........................................... 6-5

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND

ADJUSTMENT ................................... 7-1

Owner’s tool kit ............................... 7-2

Periodic maintenance chart for

the emission control system ....... 7-3

General maintenance and

lubrication chart .......................... 7-4

Removing and installing the

panel ........................................... 7-7

Checking the spark plug ................. 7-7

Engine oil and oil filter element ...... 7-8

Coolant ......................................... 7-12

Cleaning the air filter element

and check hose ......................... 7-14

Adjusting the engine idling

speed ......................................... 7-17

Checking the throttle grip free

play ............................................ 7-17

Valve clearance ............................ 7-18

Tires .............................................. 7-18

Spoke wheels ............................... 7-20

Adjusting the clutch lever free

play ............................................ 7-20

Checking the brake lever free

play ............................................ 7-21

Checking the shift pedal ............... 7-22

Brake light switches ...................... 7-22

Checking the front and rear

brake pads ................................. 7-22

Checking the brake fluid level ....... 7-23

Changing the brake fluid ............... 7-24

Drive chain slack ........................... 7-24

Cleaning and lubricating the

drive chain ................................. 7-26

Checking and lubricating the

cables ........................................ 7-26

Checking and lubricating the

throttle grip and cable ................ 7-27

Checking and lubricating the

brake and clutch levers ............. 7-27

Checking and lubricating the

brake pedal ................................ 7-28

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Checking and lubricating the

sidestand ................................... 7-28

Lubricating the swingarm

pivots ......................................... 7-28

Checking the front fork ................. 7-29

Checking the steering ................... 7-29

Checking the wheel bearings ....... 7-30

Battery .......................................... 7-30

Replacing the fuse ........................ 7-31

Replacing the headlight bulb ........ 7-32

Tail/brake light .............................. 7-33

Replacing a turn signal light

bulb ........................................... 7-34

Replacing the license plate light

bulb ........................................... 7-34

Replacing an auxiliary light

bulb ........................................... 7-35

Supporting the motorcycle ............ 7-35

Front wheel ................................... 7-36

Rear wheel ................................... 7-37

Troubleshooting ............................ 7-39

Troubleshooting charts ................. 7-40

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND

STORAGE .......................................... 8-1

Matte color caution ......................... 8-1

Care ................................................ 8-1

Storage ........................................... 8-3

SPECIFICATIONS ............................ 9-1

CONSUMER INFORMATION .......... 10-1

Identification numbers .................. 10-1

Motorcycle noise regulation

(for Australia) ............................ 10-2

LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS

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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

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is available from your Yamaha dealer.

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LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS

4AA-22259-40

WARNING

BEFORE YOU OPERATE THIS VEHICLE, READ
THE OWNER’S MANUAL AND ALL LABELS.

ALWAYS WEAR AN APPROVED MOTORCYCLE
HELMET, eye protection, and protective clothing.

5GK-2118K-00

STATIONARY NOISE TEST INFORMATION
TESTED 92 dB(A) AT 3750 r/min
SILENCING SYSTEM : YAMAHA
IDENTIFICATION :

5TJ-E0

1DX-2118G-10

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Cold tire normal pressure should be set
as follows.

: 150 },kPa, {1.50

kgf/cm222 psi

:

200

kPa, {

2.00

kgf/cm

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29

psi

1DX-21668-A0

Use PREMIUM unleaded gasoline with
min. 95 octane(RON).

2S3-2817K-00

1DX-2811P-00

39R-00 9562
41R-03 9552
53R-01 0703
78R-03 5034

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SAFETY INFORMATION

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Be a Responsible Owner

As the vehicle’s owner, you are respon­sible for the safe and proper operation
of your motorcycle.
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 instructions from

a competent source on all aspects
of motorcycle operation.

 Observe the warnings and mainte-

nance requirements in this Own­er’s Manual.

 Obtain qualified training in safe

and proper riding techniques.

 Obtain professional technical ser-

vice as indicated in this Owner’s
Manual and/or when made neces­sary by mechanical conditions.

Safe Riding

Perform the pre-operation checks each
time you use the vehicle to make sure it
is in safe operating condition. Failure to
inspect or maintain the vehicle properly
increases the possibility of an accident
or equipment damage. See page 5-1
for a list of pre-operation checks.

 This motorcycle is designed to car-

ry the operator only.

 No passengers.
 This motorcycle is intended to use

as a competition model including
enduro usage.

 This motorcycle is not designed

nor intended for continuous
“Paved Road” use. Never use this
motorcycle on highway (motor­way)/expressway.

 If any of the components that are

necessary for the vehicle to com­ply with regulations are modified or
replaced with non-specified com­ponents, the vehicle will no longer
meet the regulations.

 Watch carefully for other vehicles

when operating on unpaved public
streets or roads. Make sure you
know your country’s laws and reg-

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ulations before you ride on un­paved public streets or roads.

 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.

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

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

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• We recommend that you prac­tice riding your motorcycle until

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you have become thoroughly fa­miliar with the motorcycle and all
of its controls.

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 Many accidents have been caused

by error of the motorcycle opera-

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tor. 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).

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• Always obey the speed limit and
never travel faster than warrant-

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ed by road and traffic conditions.

• Always signal before turning or

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changing lanes. Make sure that
other motorists can see you.

 Ride cautiously in unfamiliar ar-

eas. You may encounter hidden
obstacles that could cause an ac­cident.

 The posture of the operator is im-

portant 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.

 Never ride under the influence of

alcohol or other drugs.

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.

 Always wear protective clothing

that covers your legs, ankles, and
feet. The engine or exhaust sys-

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tem become very hot during or af­ter operation and can cause burns.

Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

All engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, a deadly gas. Breathing car­bon monoxide can cause headaches,
dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, confu­sion, and eventually death.
Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odor­less, tasteless gas which may be
present even if you do not see or smell
any engine exhaust. Deadly levels of
carbon monoxide can collect rapidly
and you can quickly be overcome and
unable to save yourself. Also, deadly
levels of carbon monoxide can linger
for hours or days in enclosed or poorly
ventilated areas. If you experience any
symptoms of carbon monoxide poison­ing, leave the area immediately, get
fresh air, and SEEK MEDICAL TREAT­MENT.

 Do not run engine indoors. Even if

you try to ventilate engine exhaust
with fans or open windows and
doors, carbon monoxide can rap­idly reach dangerous levels.

 Do not run engine in poorly venti-

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lated or partially enclosed areas
such as barns, garages, or car­ports.

 Do not run engine outdoors where

engine exhaust can be drawn into
a building through openings such
as windows and doors.

Loading

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, along with the information about
accessories below, are some general
guidelines to follow if loading cargo to
your motorcycle:
The total weight of the operator, acces­sories and cargo must not exceed the
maximum load limit. Operation of an

overloaded vehicle could cause an
accident.

Maximum load:

90 kg (198 lb)

When loading within this weight limit,
keep the following in mind:

 Shifting weights can create a sud-

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

• Properly adjust the suspension
for your load (suspension-ad­justable models only), and
check the condition and pres­sure of your tires.

• 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.

 This vehicle is not designed to

pull a trailer or to be attached to
a sidecar.

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Genuine Yamaha Accessories

Choosing accessories for your vehicle
is an important decision. Genuine
Yamaha accessories, which are avail­able only from a Yamaha dealer, have
been designed, tested, and approved
by Yamaha for use on your vehicle.
Many companies with no connection to
Yamaha manufacture parts and acces­sories or offer other modifications for
Yamaha vehicles. Yamaha is not in a
position to test the products that these
aftermarket companies produce.
Therefore, Yamaha can neither en­dorse nor recommend the use of ac­cessories not sold by Yamaha or
modifications not specifically recom­mended by Yamaha, even if sold and
installed by a Yamaha dealer.

Aftermarket Parts, Accessories,
and Modifications

While you may find aftermarket prod­ucts similar in design and quality to
genuine Yamaha accessories, recog­nize that some aftermarket accessories
or modifications are not suitable be­cause of potential safety hazards to you
or others. Installing aftermarket prod-

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ucts or having other modifications per­formed to your vehicle that change any
of the vehicle’s design or operation

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characteristics can put you and others
at greater risk of serious injury or death.
You are responsible for injuries related

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to changes in the vehicle.
Keep the following guidelines in mind,

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as well as those provided under “Load­ing” when mounting accessories.

 Never install accessories that

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would impair the performance of

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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. 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. Wind may at­tempt to lift the motorcycle, or
the motorcycle may become un­stable in cross winds.

• 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.

Aftermarket Tires and Rims

The tires and rims that came with your
motorcycle were designed to match the
performance capabilities and to provide
the best combination of handling, brak­ing, and comfort. Other tires, rims, siz­es, and combinations may not be
appropriate. Refer to page 7-18 for tire

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specifications and more information on
replacing your tires.

Transporting the Motorcycle

Be sure to observe following instruc­tions before transporting the motorcy­cle in another vehicle.

 Remove all loose items from the

motorcycle.

 Point the front wheel straight

ahead on the trailer or in the truck
bed, and choke it in a rail to pre­vent movement.

 Shift the transmission in gear (for

models with a manual transmis­sion).

 Secure the motorcycle with

tie-downs or suitable straps that
are attached to solid parts of the
motorcycle, such as the frame or
upper front fork triple clamp (and
not, for example, to rubber-mount­ed handlebars or turn signals, or
parts that could break). Choose
the location for the straps carefully
so the straps will not rub against
painted surfaces during transport.

 The suspension should be com-

pressed somewhat by the

tie-downs, if possible, so that the
motorcycle will not bounce exces­sively during transport.

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Left view

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1. Front fork compression damping force adjusting screw (page 4-14)

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2. Bleed screw (page 4-15)

3. Starter knob (page 4-12)

4. Battery (page 7-30)

5. Main fuse (page 7-31)

6. Air filter element (page 7-14)

7. Engine oil check bolt (page 7-8)

8. Shift pedal (page 4-8)

9. Engine oil filler cap (page 7-8)

10.Engine oil drain bolt (oil tank) (page 7-8)

11.Engine oil dipstick (page 7-8)

12.Front fork rebound damping force adjusting screw (page 4-14)

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Right view

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1. Shock absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting
screw (for slow compression damping) (page 4-16)

2. Shock absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting nut
(for fast compression damping) (page 4-16)

3. Kickstarter (page 4-12)

4. Radiator cap (page 7-12)

5. Steering lock (page 4-13)

6. Coolant drain bolt (page 7-13)

7. Brake pedal (page 4-9)

8. Engine oil drain bolt (crankcase) (page 7-8)

9. Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 7-23)

10.Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting screw
(page 4-16)

11.Rear brake light switch (page 7-22)

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Controls and instruments

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1. Clutch lever (page 4-8)

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2. Left handlebar switches (page 4-7)

3. Multi-function display (page 4-2)

4. Main switch (page 4-1)

5. Front brake fluid reservoir (page 7-23)

6. Right handlebar switches (page 4-7)

7. Brake lever (page 4-8)

8. Throttle grip (page 7-17)

9. Fuel tank cap (page 4-9)

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Main switch

The main switch controls the ignition
and lighting systems. The various main
switch positions are described below.

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ON

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 headlight comes on automatically
when the engine is started and stays on
until the main switch is pushed to
“OFF”, even if the engine stalls.

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OFF

All electrical systems are off.

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Never push the main switch to
“OFF” while the vehicle is moving,
otherwise the electrical systems will
be switched off, which may result in
loss of control or an accident.

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Make sure that the main switch is in
“OFF” with the engine turned off,
otherwise the battery may discharge
to the point that the starter motor
will not operate properly.

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Indicator lights and warning lights

1. Neutral indicator light “ ”

2. High beam indicator light “ ”

3. Turn signal indicator light “ ”

4. Engine trouble warning light “ ”

5. Fuel level warning light “ ”

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Turn signal indicator light “ ”

This 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

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on.

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Fuel level warning light “ ”

This warning light comes on when the

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fuel level drops below approximately

3.0 L (0.79 US gal, 0.66 Imp.gal). When

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this occurs, refuel as soon as possible.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by pushing the main

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switch to “ON”. The warning light
should come on for a few seconds, and

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then go off.
If the warning light does not come on

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initially when the main switch is pushed
to “ON”, or if the warning light remains
on, have a Yamaha dealer check the

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electrical circuit.

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Engine trouble warning light “ ”

This warning light comes on or flashes
if a problem is detected in the electrical
circuit monitoring the engine. If this oc­curs, have a Yamaha dealer check the
vehicle.

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The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by pushing the main
switch to “ON”. The warning light
should come on for a few seconds, and
then go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the main switch is pushed
to “ON”, or if the warning light remains
on, have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical circuit.

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Multi-function display

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Be sure to stop the vehicle before
making any setting changes to the
multi-function display. Changing
settings while riding can distract the
operator and increase the risk of an
accident.

1. “RST” button

2. “SLCT 1” button

3. “SLCT 2” button

4. Clock/stopwatch

5. Speedometer

6. Odometer/tripmeter

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1. Stopwatch indicator “ ”

2. Tripmeter A indicator “ ”/Distance-com­pensation tripmeter “ ”

3. Tripmeter B indicator “ ”

 The multi-function display can be

set to the basic mode or the mea­surement mode.

 Tripmeter A will automatically re-

set to zero when changing from
the basic mode to the measure­ment mode or vice versa.

Basic mode:

 a speedometer
 an odometer
 two tripmeters (which show the

distance traveled since they were

last set to zero)

 a clock

Measurement mode:

 a speedometer
 a distance-compensation tripme-

ter (which shows the accumulated
distance traveled since set to zero
and which can be calibrated to pro­vide a more accurate tripmeter
reading)

 a stopwatch (which shows the time

that has been accumulated since
the start of stopwatch measure­ment)

 Be sure to push the main switch to

“ON” before using the “SLCT 1”,
“SLCT 2” and “RST” buttons.

 When the main switch is pushed to

“ON”, all of the display segments
of the multi-function display will ap­pear and then disappear, in order
to test the electrical circuit.

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Basic mode

Odometer and tripmeter modes
Push the “SLCT 2” button to switch the
display between the odometer mode
and the tripmeter modes A and B in the
following order:
odometer  tripmeter A  tripmeter B
 odometer

1. Tripmeter A indicator “ ”

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1. Tripmeter B indicator “ ”

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Indicator “ ” comes on when tripmeter
A is selected, and indicator “ ” comes
on when tripmeter B is selected.

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To reset a tripmeter, select it by push-

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ing the “SLCT 2” button, and then push
the “RST” button for at least one sec­ond.

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Clock

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The clock displays when the main
switch is pushed to “ON”.

To set the clock

1. Push the “SLCT 1” button for at
least two seconds.

2. When the hour digits start flashing,

push either select button to set the
hours.

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

4. Push either select button to set the
minutes.

5. Push the “RST” button, and the
second digits will start flashing.

6. Push either select button to set the
second digits to zero.

7. Push the “RST” button for at least
two seconds, and then release it to
start the clock.

 When setting the clock, push the

“SLCT 1” button to increase the
digits or “SLCT 2” button to de­crease the digits. Pushing and
holding either button will increase
or decrease the digits continuously
until the button is released.

 If a button is not pushed within 30

seconds while setting the clock,
the clock will be set to the currently
displayed time.

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Changing from the basic mode to
the measurement mode

With the odometer selected, push the
“SLCT 1” button and “SLCT 2” button
together for at least two seconds to
change to the measurement mode.

Changing from the measurement
mode to the basic mode

The stopwatch must be stopped before
changing to the basic mode.

1. Check that the stopwatch is not in
operation. If the stopwatch is in op­eration, stop it by pushing the
“SLCT 1” button and “SLCT 2” but­ton together.

2. Push the “SLCT 1” button and
“SLCT 2” button together for at
least two seconds to change to the
basic mode.

Measurement mode (for the stop­watch)

When the measurement mode is se­lected, the stopwatch is displayed and it
can be started manually or automatical­ly.

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Starting measurement consists of the

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following two starts, either of which can
be selected.

 Manual start

Starting measurement by the rider
himself operating the button. (A
long push on the “SLCT 2” button
will put measurement on standby.)

 Auto start

Starting timer measurement auto­matically on detection of the move­ment of the machine. (A long push
on the “SLCT 1” button will put
measurement on standby.)

Manual start
The manual start is the default setting
for the stopwatch. The stopwatch indi­cator “ ” and the distance-compensa­tion tripmeter indicator “ ” will start
flashing.

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Auto start

1. Push the “SLCT 1” button for at
least two seconds to set the auto
start.

When the stopwatch is set to auto start,
the stopwatch indicator “ ” and the
distance-compensation tripmeter indi­cator “ ” will start flashing, and the dig-

1. Push the “RST” button to start the
stopwatch.

2. Push the “SLCT 1” button and
“SLCT 2” button together to stop
the stopwatch.

3. To resume stopwatch counting,
push the “SLCT 1” button and
“SLCT 2” button together.
To reset the stopwatch to zero,
push the “RST” button for at least
two seconds.

The stopwatch will continue counting
when the vehicle is stopped. To stop
and/or resume counting, repeat steps 2
and 3.

its in the display will start scrolling from
left to right.

2. When the vehicle starts moving,
the stopwatch will start counting.

3. Push the “SLCT 1” button and
“SLCT 2” button together to stop
the stopwatch.

4. To resume counting, push the
“SLCT 1” button and “SLCT 2” but-

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ton together again.

The stopwatch will continue counting

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when the vehicle is stopped. To stop
and/or resume counting, repeat steps 3
and 4.

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Measurement mode (for calibrating
the distance-compensation tripme­ter’s reading)

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The distance-compensation tripmeter
is a feature intended to provide a more

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accurate tripmeter reading for enduro
riding. Calibrating this meter in accor-

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dance with the distances specified on
the enduro course map will help famil­iarize the rider with the course. In addi-

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tion, calibrating the meter may also be
necessary when using tire, wheel,

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chain sprocket sizes, etc. other than
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consult your nearby Yamaha dealer.
Calibrate the distance-compensation
tripmeter as follows.
To increase the reading, push the
“SLCT 1” button. To decrease the read­ing, push the “SLCT 2” button. Pushing

and holding either button will increase
or decrease the reading continuously
until the button is released.

Calibrating the reading of the dis­tance-compensation tripmeter is possi­ble regardless of the stopwatch
operation.

Resetting the distance-compensa­tion tripmeter or the distance-com­pensation tripmeter in combination
with the stopwatch

Resetting can be made only to the dis­tance-compensation tripmeter or to the
distance-compensation tripmeter in
combination with the stopwatch.

Resetting the distance-compensation
tripmeter

1. Check that the stopwatch mea­surement is in operation.

2. Reset the distance-compensation
tripmeter to zero by pushing the
“RST” button for at least two sec­onds.

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Resetting the distance-compensation
tripmeter in combination with the stop­watch

1. Stop the stopwatch.

2. Reset the distance-compensation
tripmeter and the stopwatch to
zero by pushing the “RST” button
for at least two seconds.

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Handlebar switches

Left

1. Dimmer switch “ / ”

2. Turn signal switch “ / ”

3. Horn switch “ ”

Right

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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 re­leased, 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.

with the starter. See page 6-1 for start­ing instructions prior to starting the en­gine.

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The engine trouble warning light will
come on when the main switch is
pushed to “ON” and the start switch is
pushed, but this does not indicate a
malfunction.

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1. Engine stop switch “ / ”

2. Start switch “ ”

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Start switch “ ”

Push this switch to crank the engine

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(b)

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Clutch lever

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1. Clutch lever

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The clutch lever is located at the left
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clutch, pull the lever toward the handle­bar grip. To engage the clutch, release

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the lever. The lever should be pulled
rapidly and released slowly for smooth
clutch operation.

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The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch switch, which is part of the igni-

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tion circuit cut-off system. (See
page 4-19.)

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Shift pedal

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Brake lever

The brake lever is located on the right
side of the handlebar. To apply the front
brake, pull the lever toward the throttle
grip.

1. Shift pedal

The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the motorcycle and is used in
combination with the clutch lever when
shifting the gears of the 5-speed con­stant-mesh transmission equipped on
this motorcycle.

1. Rubber cover

2. Brake lever

3. Locknut

4. Brake lever position adjusting bolt

5. Distance between brake lever and throttle
grip

The brake lever is equipped with a
brake lever position adjusting bolt. Ad­just the distance between the brake le­ver and the throttle grip as follows.

1. Slide the rubber cover toward the
end of the brake lever.

2. Loosen the locknut.

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3. While holding the lever pushed
away from the throttle grip, turn the
adjusting bolt in direction (a) to in­crease the distance, and in direc­tion (b) to decrease it.

Distance between the brake lever
and the throttle grip:

Minimum (shortest):

76 mm (2.99 in)

Standard:

95 mm (3.74 in)

Maximum (longest):

97 mm (3.82 in)

4. Tighten the locknut.

5. Slide the rubber cover to its origi­nal position.

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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

To remove the fuel tank cap, turn it
counterclockwise, and then pull it off.
To install the fuel tank cap, insert it into
the tank opening, and then turn it clock­wise.

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Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly closed after filling fuel.
Leaking fuel is a fire hazard.

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Fuel

Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in
the tank.

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Gasoline and gasoline vapors are
extremely flammable. To avoid fires

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and explosions and to reduce the
risk of injury when refueling, follow
these instructions.

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gine and be sure that no one is sit­ting on the vehicle. Never refuel
while smoking, or while in the vi­cinity of sparks, open flames, or
other sources of ignition such as
the pilot lights of water heaters and
clothes dryers.

2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop
filling when the fuel reaches the
bottom of the filler tube. Because
fuel expands when it heats up,
heat from the engine or the sun
can cause fuel to spill out of the
fuel tank.

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1. Fuel tank filler tube

2. Maximum fuel level

3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi­ately. NOTICE: Immediately wipe

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

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4. Be sure to securely close the fuel
tank cap.

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Gasoline is poisonous and can
cause injury or death. Handle gaso­line with care. Never siphon gaso­line by mouth. If you should swallow
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your eyes, see your doctor immedi­ately. If gasoline spills on your skin,
wash with soap and water. If gaso­line spills on your clothing, change
your clothes.

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Recommended fuel:

Premium unleaded gasoline only

Fuel tank capacity:

7.2 L (1.90 US gal, 1.58 Imp.gal)

Fuel reserve amount (when the fuel
level warning light comes on):

3.0 L (0.79 US gal, 0.66 Imp.gal)

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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 premium unleaded gaso­line with a research octane number of
98 or higher. If knocking (or pinging) oc­curs, use a gasoline of a different
brand. Use of unleaded fuel will extend

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spark plug life and reduce maintenance
costs.

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Fuel tank breather hose

1. Fuel tank breather hose

2. One-way valve

Before operating the motorcycle:

 Check the fuel tank breather hose

connection.

 Check the fuel tank breather hose

for cracks or damage, and replace
it if damaged.

 Make sure that the end of the fuel

tank breather hose is not blocked,
and clean it if necessary.

If the fuel tank breather hose falls out,
reinstall it on the fuel tank cap with the
arrow mark on the one-way valve point­ed downward as shown.

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Catalytic converter

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

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The exhaust system is hot after op­eration. To prevent a fire hazard or
burns:

 Do not park the vehicle near

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

 Park the vehicle in a place

where pedestrians or children
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.

 Make sure that the exhaust sys-

tem has cooled down before do­ing any maintenance work.

 Do not allow the engine to idle

more than a few minutes. Long
idling can cause a build-up of
heat.

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of leaded gasoline will cause unre­pairable damage to the catalytic

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converter.

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Starter knob

1. Starter knob/idle adjusting screw

Starting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture, which is supplied by
the starter.
Move the knob in direction (a) to turn on
the starter.
Move the knob in direction (b) to turn off
the starter.

Kickstarter

1. Kickstarter lever

To start the engine, fold out the kick­starter lever, move it down lightly with
your foot until the gears engage, and
then push it down smoothly but force­fully. This model is equipped with a pri­mary kickstarter, allowing the engine to
be started in any gear if the clutch is

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disengaged. However, shifting the
transmission into the neutral position
before starting is recommended.

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