Yamaha XV1700PCR User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

XV1700PCR

XV1700PCRC

5PX-28199-11LIT-11626-16-36

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha XV1700PC/XV1700PCC. This
model is the result of Yamaha’s vast experience in the production of fine spor ting,
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

CAUTION:

NOTE:

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

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:

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This manual should be considered a permanent part of this motorcycle and should remain

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with it even if the motorcycle is subsequently sold.
Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while

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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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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION

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WARNING

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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
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.

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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION

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XV1700PCR/XV1700PCRC

OWNER’S MANUAL

©2002 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.

1st edition, June 2002

All rights reserved.

Any reprinting or unauthorized use

without the written permission of

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Printed in Japan.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1SAFETY INFORMATION

2DESCRIPTION

3INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

4PRE-OPERATION CHECKS

5OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS

6PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

7MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE

8SPECIFICATIONS

9CONSUMER INFORMATION

INDEX

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Safe riding.......................................................................................... 1-1

Protective apparel..............................................................................1-3

Modifications......................................................................................1-3

Loading and accessories ................................................................... 1-3

Gasoline and exhaust gas..................................................................1-5

Location of important labels .............................................................. 1-7

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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

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BEFORE RIDING THIS MOTORCYCLE.
HE OR SHE SHOULD:

1. OBTAIN THOROUGH INSTRUCTIONS FROM A COMPETENT SOURCE ON ALL ASPECTS OF
MOTORCYCLE OPERATION.

2. OBSERVE THE WARNINGS AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS IN THE OWNER’S MANU­AL.

3. OBTAIN QUALIFIED TRAINING IN SAFE AND PROPER RIDING TECHNIQUES.

4. OBTAIN PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL SERVICE AS INDICATED BY THE OWNER’S MANUAL
AND/OR WHEN MADE NECESSARY BY MECHANICAL CONDITIONS.

Safe riding

1. Always make pre-operation checks. Careful checks may help prevent an accident.

2. This motorcycle is designed to carry the operator and a passenger.

3. 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:

a. Wear a brightly colored jacket.
b. Use extra caution when you are approaching and passing through intersections, since intersec-

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

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

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4. Many accidents involve inexperienced operators. In fact, many operators who have been involved in
accidents do not even have a current motorcycle license.
a. Make sure that you are qualified and that you only lend your motorcycle to other qualified opera-

tors.
b. Know your skills and limits. Staying within your limits may help you to avoid an accident.
c. 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.

5. Many accidents have been caused by error of the motorcycle operator. A typical error made by the
operator is veering wide on a turn due to EXCESSIVE SPEED or undercornering (insufficient lean
angle for the speed).
a. Always obey the speed limit and never travel faster than warranted by road and traffic conditions.
b. Always signal before turning or changing lanes. Make sure that other motorists can see you.

6. The posture of the operator and passenger is important for proper control.
a. The operator should keep both hands on the handlebar and both feet on the operator footrests

during operation to maintain control of the motorcycle.

b. 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.

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

7. Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.

8. This motorcycle is designed for on-road use only. It is not suitable for off-road use.

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Protective apparel

The majority of fatalities from motorcycle accidents are the result of head injuries. The use of a safety

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helmet is the single most critical factor in the prevention or reduction of head injuries.

1. Always wear an approved helmet.

2. Wear a face shield or goggles. Wind in your unprotected eyes could contribute to an impairment of vi­sion that could delay seeing a hazard.

3. The use of a jacket, heavy boots, trousers, gloves, etc., is effective in preventing or reducing abra­sions or lacerations.

4. Never wear loose-fitting clothes, otherwise they could catch on the control levers, footrests, or wheels
and cause injury or an accident.

5. 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.

6. 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 408 lb (185 kg). When loading within this weight limit, keep the following in mind:

1. 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.

2. Shifting weights can create a sudden imbalance. Make sure that accessories and cargo are securely
attached to the motorcycle before riding. Check accessory mounts and cargo restraints frequently.

3. 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 “Loading” when mounting
accessories.

1. 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.

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a. 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.

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b. 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.

c. Certain accessories can displace the operator from his or her normal riding position. This improp-

er position limits the freedom of movement of the operator and may limit control ability, therefore,
such accessories are not recommended.

2. Use caution when adding electrical 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

1. GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE:
a. Always turn the engine off when refueling.
b. Take care not to spill any gasoline on the engine or exhaust system when refueling.
c. Never refuel while smoking or in the vicinity of an open flame.

2. 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.

3. 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:

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a. The engine and exhaust system may be hot, therefore, park the motorcycle in a place where pe-

destrians or children are not likely to touch these hot areas.
b. Do not park the motorcycle on a slope or soft ground, otherwise it may fall over.
c. Do not park the motorcycle near a flammable source (e.g., a kerosene heater, or near an open

flame), otherwise it could catch fire.

4. 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.

5. If you should swallow any gasoline, 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 motorcycle.

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California only

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California only

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DESCRIPTION

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

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

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

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DESCRIPTION

Left view

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1. Engine oil drain bolt (crankcase) (page 6-11)

2. Shift pedal (page 3-7)

3. Fuel tank cap (page 3-9)

4.Helmet holder (page 3-11)

5.Fuses (page 6-37)

6.Owner’s tool kit (page 6-2)

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Right view

DESCRIPTION

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7.Battery (page 6-35)

8.Engine oil filler cap (page 6-9)

9.Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt (page 3-12)

10.Engine oil filter cartridge (page 6-11)

11.Brake pedal (page 3-8)

12.Engine oil drain bolt (oil tank) (page 6-10)

13.Shock absorber assembly spring
preload adjusting nut (page 3-13)

14.Shock absorber assembly rebound
damping force adjusting knob (page 3-14)

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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. Speedometer (page 3-3)

4.Tachometer unit (page 3-4)

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

6.Right handlebar switches (page 3-7)

7.Throttle grip (page 6-18)

8.Brake lever (page 3-8)

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

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

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

Speedometer ....................................... ................ ................... ........... 3-3

Tachometer unit ................................................................................. 3-4

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

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

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

Brake lever ........................................................................................ 3-8

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

Fuel tank cap .......................... ... .... ... ............................................. ... . 3-9

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

Seat ..................................... .......................................... ..................3-11

Helmet holder ..................................................................................3-11

Adjusting the front fork .................................................................... 3-12

Adjusting the shock absorber assembly .......................................... 3-13

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

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

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

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.

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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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The headlight comes on automatically
when the engine is started and stays
on until the key is turned to “OFF”, even
if the engine stalls.

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

1. Push.

2. Turn.

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WARNING

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Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the motorcycle is
moving, otherwise the electrical
systems will be switched off, which
may result in loss of control or an
accident. Make sure that the motor­cycle is stopped before turning the
key to “OFF” or “LOCK”.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Turn signal indicator lights “ ”
and “ ”

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

Fuel level warning light “ ”

1. High beam indicator light “ ”

2. Right turn signal indicator light “ ”

3. Fuel level warning light “ ”

4. Engine trouble warning light “ ”

5. Left turn signal indicator light “ ”

6. Neutral indicator light “ ”

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Indicator and warning lights

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High beam indicator light “ ”

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

This warning light comes on when the
fuel level drops below approximately

0.8 US gal (0.7 Imp gal, 3.0 L). When

this occurs, refuel as soon as possible.
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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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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1. High beam indicator light “ ”

2. Right turn signal indicator light “ ”

3. Fuel level warning light “ ”

4. Engine trouble warning light “ ”

5. Left turn signal indicator light “ ”

6. Neutral indicator light “ ”

Engine trouble warning light “ ”

This warning light comes on when an
electrical circuit monitoring the engine
is defective. When this occurs, have a
Yamaha dealer check the self-diagno­sis system.

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Neutral indicator light “ ”

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

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1. Speedometer

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Speedometer

The speedometer shows the riding
speed.

1. Tachometer

2. Clock

3. Odometer/tripmeter/fuel reserve tripmeter

4. “RESET” button

5. “SELECT” button

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Tachometer unit

The electric tachometer allows the rider
to monitor the engine speed and keep it
within the ideal power range.
The tachometer unit is equipped with
the following:

an odometer (which shows the to-

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tal distance traveled)
two tripmeters (which show the

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distance traveled since they were
last set to zero)

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a fuel reserve tripmeter (which

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shows the distance traveled since
the fuel level warning light came
on)
a meter lighting control

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a clock

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a self diagnosis device

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Be sure to turn the key to “ON”

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before using the “SELECT” and
“RESET” buttons.
To switch the odometer, the trip-

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meters and the fuel reserve trip­meter displays between
kilometers and miles, press the
“SELECT” button for at least two
seconds.

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1. Tachometer red zone

CAUTION:

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Do not operate the engine in the ta­chometer red zone. If operated in
the red zone, the tachometer seg­ments will start flashing to notify the
rider.
Red zone: 5,000 r/min and above

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Odometer and tripmeter modes

Pushing the “SELECT” button switches
the display between the odometer
mode “ODO” and the tripmeter modes
“TRIP 1” and “TRIP 2” in the following
order:
ODO→ TRIP 1 → TRIP 2 → ODO
If the fuel level warning light comes on

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(see page 3-2), 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 → TRIP 1 → TRIP 2 → ODO
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 3 mi (5 km).

Meter lighting control mode

1. Turn the key to “OFF”.

2. Push and hold the “SELECT” but­ton.

3. Turn the key to “ON”, and then a fte r
five seconds, release the “SELECT”
button.

4. Push the “RESET” button to select

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the desired brightness.

5. Push the “SELECT” button to set the
brightness level.

6. Turn the key to “OFF”.

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When adjusting the meter lighting, the
odometer display will indicate the
brightness level.

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Clock mode

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.

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After setting the clock, be sure to

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push the “SELECT” button before
turning the key to “OFF”, other­wise the clock will not be set.
To set the clock after the battery

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has been disconnected, first set
the time to 1:00 AM, and then set
the clock to the correct time.

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Self diagnosis device

This model is equipped with a self-di­agnosis device for various electrical cir­cuits.
If any of those circuits are defective,
the clock display will indicate a two-dig­it error code (e.g., 11, 12, 13).
If the clock display indicates such an
error code, note the code number, and
then have a Yamaha dealer check the
motorcycle.

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CAUTION:

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

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1. Dimmer switch “ / ”

2. Turn signal switch “ / ”

3. Horn switch “ ”

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Handlebar switches

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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.
Since this model is equipped with a
self-canceling system, the turn signal
lights will self-cancel after the motor­cycle has traveled both about 490 ft
(150 m) and for approximately 15 sec­onds. However, the turn signal lights
can also be canceled manually by
pushing the switch in after it has re­turned to the center position.

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The self-canceling system only oper­ates when the motorcycle is moving, so
that the turn signal lights will not self­cancel while you are stopped at an in­tersection.

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Horn switch “ ”

Press this switch to sound the horn.

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1. Engine stop switch “ / ”

2. Start switch “ ”

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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 motorcycle over­turns or when the throttle cable is
stuck.

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Start switch “ ”

Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter.

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

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1. Clutch lever 1. Shift pedal

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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

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 5-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 3-16
for an explanation of the ignition circuit
cut-off system.)

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