Yamaha XV17AWW(C), XV17AMW(C), XV17ATW(C), XV17ATMW(C) User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
XV17AWW(C)
XV17AMW(C)
XV17ATW(C)
XV17ATMW(C)
LIT-11626-20-21
5VN-28199-13
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INTRODUCTION

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha Road Star™. This model is the result of Yamaha’s vast experience in the production of fine sporting, touring, and pacesetting racing machines. It represents the high degree of craftsmanship and reliability that have made Yamaha a leader in these fields. This manual will give you an understanding of the operation, inspection, and basic maintenance of this motorcycle. If you have any questions concerning the operation or maintenance of your motorcycle, please consult a Yamaha dealer. The design and manufacture of this Yamaha motorcycle fully comply with the emissions standards for clean air applicable at the date of manufacture. Yamaha has met these standards without reducing the performance or economy of operation of the motorcycle. To maintain these high standards, it is important that you and your Yamaha dealer pay close attention to the recommended maintenance schedules and operating instructions contained within this manual.

IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION

Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
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WARNING
Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death motorcycle operator, a bystander or a person inspecting or repairing the motor-
to the
cycle.
CAUTION:
NOTE:
A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the motorcycle.
A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
NOTE:
This manual should be considered a permanent part of this motorcycle and should remain with it even if the motorcycle
is subsequently sold.
Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual contains the most
current product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your motorcycle and this manual. If you have any questions concerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer.
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WARNING
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL AND THE YOU AND YOUR MOTORCYCLE: RIDING TIPS BOOKLET CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS MOTORCYCLE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS MOTOR­CYCLE UNTIL YOU HAVE ATTAINED ADEQUATE KNOWLEDGE OF ITS CONTROLS AND OPERATING FEATURES
IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
AND UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED IN SAFE AND PROPER RIDING TECHNIQUES. REGULAR INSPECTIONS AND CAREFUL MAINTENANCE, ALONG WITH GOOD RIDING SKILLS, WILL ENSURE THAT YOU SAFELY ENJOY THE CAPABILITIES AND THE RELIABILITY OF THIS MOTORCYCLE.
*Product and specifications are subject to change without notice.
IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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XV17AWW(C)/XV17AMW(C)/XV17ATW(C)/XV17ATMW(C)
OWNERS MANUAL
©2006 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
1st edition, May 2006
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in Japan.
P/N LIT-11626-20-21
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
Location of important labels ...........1-5
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view........................................2-3
Controls and instruments ................2-5
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS.......................................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-1
Indicator and warning lights ............3-2
Speedometer unit ...........................3-3
Self-diagnosis device .....................3-3
Fuel gauge .....................................3-4
Clock ..............................................3-4
Handlebar switches ........................3-5
Clutch lever ....................................3-6
Shift pedal ......................................3-6
Brake lever .....................................3-6
Brake pedal ....................................3-7
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-7
Fuel ................................................3-8
Fuel cock ........................................3-9
Starter (choke) knob .....................3-10
Locking the steering with a
padlock ......................................3-10
Rider seat .....................................3-10
Helmet holder ...............................3-11
Windshield [XV17ATW(C)/
XV17ATMW(C)] .........................3-12
Saddlebags [XV17ATW(C)].......... 3-13
Sidecases [XV17ATMW(C)] ......... 3-13
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly .................................. 3-14
Sidestand ..................................... 3-16
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-17
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
Starting a warm engine .................. 5-2
Shifting ........................................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-4
Parking ........................................... 5-5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR................................. 6-1
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE .......... 6-1
Owners tool kit .............................. 6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ............. 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-4
Removing and installing the
panel ........................................... 6-8
Checking the spark plugs .............. 6-8
Canister (for California only) ........ 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-10
Transfer case oil ...........................6-13
Cleaning the air filter element ......6-15
Carburetor ....................................6-16
Checking the throttle cable free
play ...........................................6-17
Valve clearance ............................ 6-17
Tires (For spoke wheel model) ..... 6-17
Tires (For cast wheel models) ...... 6-19
Spoke wheels ...............................6-21
Cast wheels ..................................6-21
Accessories and replacement
parts ..........................................6-22
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ...........................................6-22
Adjusting the brake lever free
play ...........................................6-23
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ........................................6-24
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................6-24
Checking the brake fluid level ......6-25
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-26
Drive belt slack .............................6-26
Checking and lubricating the
cables .......................................6-28
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ...............6-28
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals ............... 6-29
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers .............6-29
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand ...................................6-30
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ...6-30 Lubricating the rear suspension ...6-31
Checking the front fork .................6-31
Checking the steering ...................6-32
Checking the wheel bearings .......6-32
Battery ..........................................6-33
Replacing the fuses ......................6-34
Replacing the headlight bulb ........6-35
Tail/brake light ..............................6-37
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb ...........................................6-37
Replacing a license plate light
bulb ...........................................6-37
Supporting the motorcycle ............6-38
Troubleshooting ............................6-39
Troubleshooting chart ...................6-40
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE ..........................................7-1
Care ................................................7-1
Storage ...........................................7-4
SPECIFICATIONS .............................8-1
Motorcycle noise regulation ........... 9-4
Maintenance record .......................9-5
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION,
U.S.A. STREET AND ENDURO MOTORCYCLE LIMITED
WARRANTY ...............................9-7
YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE
(Y.E.S.) .......................................9-9
CONSUMER INFORMATION.............9-1
Identification numbers ....................9-1
Reporting safety defects .................9-3
SAFETY INFORMATION
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MOTORCYCLES ARE SINGLE TRACK VEHICLES. THEIR SAFE USE AND OPERATION ARE DEPENDENT UPON THE USE OF PROPER RIDING TECHNIQUES AS WELL AS THE EX­PERTISE OF THE OPERATOR. EV­ERY OPERATOR SHOULD KNOW THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS BEFORE RIDING THIS MOTOR­CYCLE. HE OR SHE SHOULD:
OBTAIN THOROUGH INSTRUC-
TIONS FROM A COMPETENT SOURCE ON ALL ASPECTS OF MOTORCYCLE OPERATION.
OBSERVE THE WARNINGS AND
MAINTENANCE REQUIRE­MENTS IN THE OWNERS MAN­UAL.
OBTAIN QUALIFIED TRAINING
IN SAFE AND PROPER RIDING TECHNIQUES.
OBTAIN PROFESSIONAL TECH-
NICAL SERVICE AS INDICATED BY THE OWNERS MANUAL
AND/OR WHEN MADE NECES­SARY BY MECHANICAL CONDI­TIONS.

Safe riding

Always make pre-operation
checks. Careful checks may help prevent an accident.
This motorcycle is designed to 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 ap-
proaching 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 motorists blind spot.
Many motorcycle accidents in-
volve inexperienced 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 motorcycle accidents have
been caused by error of the motor­cycle operator. A typical error made by the operator is veering
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wide on a turn due to EXCESSIVE SPEED or undercornering (insuffi­cient lean angle for the speed).
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Always obey the speed limit and never travel faster than warrant­ed by road and traffic conditions.
Always signal before turning or changing lanes. Make sure that other motorists can see you.
The posture of the operator and
passenger is important for proper control.
The operator should keep both hands on the handlebar and both feet on the operator foot­rests during operation to main­tain control of the motorcycle.
The passenger should always hold onto the operator, 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, therefore, 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 which 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.
Passengers should also observe
the precautions mentioned above.
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.
Maximum load:
XV17AMW 194 kg (428 lb) XV17AMWC 194 kg (428 lb) XV17ATMW 179 kg (395 lb) XV17ATMWC 179 kg (395 lb) XV17ATW 179 kg (395 lb) XV17ATWC 179 kg (395 lb) XV17AWW 194 kg (428 lb) XV17AWWC 194 kg (428 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 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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tor and may limit control ability, therefore, such accessories are not recommended.
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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 and that the fuel cock is turned to “ON” or “RES” (for vacuum type) / “OFF” (for manual type). If it should lean over, gaso­line may leak out of the carburetor or fuel tank.
If you should swallow any gaso-
line, inhale a lot of gasoline vapor, or allow gasoline to get into your
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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.

Location of important labels

Please read the following important labels carefully before operating this vehicle.
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XV17ATW / XV17ATMW
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California only
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California only
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XV17ATW / XV17ATMW
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Left view

XV17AWW(C)/XV17AMW(C)
1. Shift pedal (page 3-6)
2. Starter (choke) knob (page 3-10)
3. Fuel cock (page 3-9)
4. Engine oil filler cap (page 6-10)
5. Battery (page 6-33)
6. Owners tool kit (page 6-1)
7. Fuses (page 6-34)
DESCRIPTION
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2-1
DESCRIPTION
XV17ATW(C)/XV17ATMW(C)
2
1. Shift pedal (page 3-6)
2. Starter (choke) knob (page 3-10)
3. Fuel cock (page 3-9)
4. Engine oil filler cap (page 6-10)
5. Battery (page 6-33)
6. Owners tool kit (page 6-1)
7. Fuses (page 6-34)
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Right view

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DESCRIPTION
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1. Passenger footrest
2. Fuel tank (page 3-7)
3. Fuel tank cap (page 3-7)
4. Brake pedal (page 3-7)
5. Rider footrest
6. Air filter element (page 6-15)
7. Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting nut (page 3-14)
8. Muffler
2-3
DESCRIPTION
XV17ATW(C)/XV17ATMW(C)
2
1. Fuel tank (page 3-7)
2. Fuel tank cap (page 3-7)
3. Windshield (page 3-12)
4. Brake pedal (page 3-7)
5. Rider footrest
6. Air filter element (page 6-15)
7. Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting nut (page 3-14)
8. Muffler
2-4

Controls and instruments

XV17AWW(C)/XV17AMW(C)
1. Clutch lever (page 3-6)
2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-5)
3. Speedometer unit (page 3-3)
4. Main switch/steering lock (page 3-1)
5. Right handlebar switches (page 3-5)
6. Throttle grip (page 6-17)
7. Brake lever (page 3-6)
DESCRIPTION
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2-5
DESCRIPTION
XV17ATW(C)/XV17ATMW(C)
2
1. Clutch lever (page 3-6)
2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-5)
3. Speedometer unit (page 3-3)
4. Main switch/steering lock (page 3-1)
5. Right handlebar switches (page 3-5)
6. Throttle grip (page 6-17)
7. Brake lever (page 3-6)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switch/steering lock
The main switch/steering lock controls the ignition and lighting systems, and is used to lock the steering. The various positions are described below.
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ON
All electrical systems are supplied with power, and the headlight, 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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OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key can be removed.
LOCK
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The steering is locked, and all electrical systems are off. The key can be re­moved.
To lock the steering
1. Push.
2. Turn.
1. Turn the handlebars all the way to the left.
2. Push the key in from the “OFF” po­sition, and then turn it to “LOCK” while still pushing it.
3. Remove the key.
To unlock the steering
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1. Push.
2. Turn.
Push the key in, and then turn it to OFF while still pushing it.
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WARNING
Never turn the key to “OFF” or LOCK while the vehicle is moving, otherwise the electrical systems will be switched off, which may result in loss of control or an accident. Make sure that the vehicle is stopped be­fore turning the key to “OFF” or LOCK.
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Indicator and warning lights
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1. Fuel level warning light “”
2. High beam indicator light “”
3. Turn signal indicator light “”
4. Neutral indicator light “”
5. Engine trouble warning light “”
Turn signal indicator light “”
This indicator light flashes when the turn signal switch is pushed to the left or right.
Neutral indicator light “”
This indicator light comes on when the transmission is in the neutral position.
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High beam indicator light “”
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This indicator light comes on when the high beam of the headlight is switched on.
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Fuel level warning light “”
This warning light comes on when the fuel level drops below approximately
3.5 L (0.92 US gal) (0.77 Imp.gal). When this occurs, turn the fuel cock le­ver to the “RES” position and refuel as soon as possible.
NOTE:
This model is also equipped with a self­diagnosis device for the fuel level de­tection circuit. If the fuel level detection circuit is defective, the following cycle will be repeated until the malfunction is corrected: The fuel level warning light will flash eight times, and then go off for
3.0 seconds. If this occurs, have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
Engine trouble warning light “”
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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. The electrical circuit of the warning light can be checked by turning the key to ON. If the warning light does not come on for a few seconds, then go off, have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Speedometer unit
1. Odometer/tripmeter/clock
2. Speedometer
3. Fuel gauge
4. Set button
5. Mode button
The speedometer unit is equipped with a speedometer, an odometer and two tripmeters. The speedometer shows riding speed. The odometer shows the total distance traveled. The tripmeters show the distance traveled since they were last set to zero. Pushing the mode button (left) switches the display between the odometer mode ODO and the tripmeter modes TRIP A and TRIP B in the following order: ODO TRIP A TRIP B ODO
To reset a tripmeter, select it by push­ing the mode button (left), and then hold down the set button (right) for at least one second. The tripmeters can be used to estimate the distance that can be traveled with a full tank of fuel. This information will enable you to plan future fuel stops.
NOTE:
This model is not equipped with a ta­chometer; however, it has a built-in en­gine speed limiter, which prevents the engine speed from exceeding approxi­mately 4800 r/min.
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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 engine trouble warning light will come on or flash. If this occurs, have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
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CAUTION:
To prevent engine damage, be sure to consult a Yamaha dealer as soon as possible if this occurs.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge indicates the amount of fuel in the fuel tank. The needle moves towards “E” (Empty) as the fuel level decreases. When the needle reaches E, approximately 3.5 L (0.92 US gal) (0.77 Imp.gal) of fuel remain in the fuel
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tank. If this occurs, refuel as soon as possible.
NOTE:
Do not allow the fuel tank to empty itself completely.
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Clock
1. Clock
2. Set button
3. Mode button
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2. Press both the set button (right) and the mode button (left) simulta­neously until the hours and min­utes flash.
3. Push the left button and only the hour display will flash.
4. Push the right button to change the hours.
5. Push the left button and only the minute display will flash.
6. Push the right button to change the minutes.
7. Push the left button and both the hours and minutes will flash.
8. Push the right button for two sec­onds to set the clock.
To set the clock
1. Turn the key to “ON”.
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Handlebar switches
Left
1. Dimmer switch /
2. Turn signal switch /
3. Horn switch “”
Right
1. Engine stop switch /
2. Start switch “”
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Dimmer switch /
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Set this switch to “” for the high beam and to “” for the low beam.
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Turn signal switch /
To signal a right-hand turn, push this switch to “”. To signal a left-hand turn, push this switch to “”. When re- leased, the switch returns to the center position. Since this model is equipped with a self-canceling system, the turn signal lights will self-cancel after the vehicle has traveled both about 150 m (490 ft) 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.
NOTE:
The self-canceling system only oper­ates when the vehicle is moving, so that the turn signal lights will not self-cancel while you are stopped at an intersec­tion.
Horn switch “”
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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.
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CAUTION:
See page 5-1 for starting instruc­tions prior to starting the engine.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Clutch lever
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Shift pedal
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1. Clutch lever 1. Shift pedal 1. Brake 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
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.
NOTE:
Use your toes or heel to shift up and your toes to shift down.
3-17.)
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Brake lever
The brake lever is located at the right handlebar grip. To apply the front brake, pull the lever toward the handle­bar grip.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Brake pedal
1. Brake pedal 1. Fuel tank cap lock cover
The brake pedal is on the right side of the motorcycle. To apply the rear
Fuel tank cap
2. “” mark
3. Unlock.
4. Lock.
brake, press down on the brake pedal.
To remove the fuel tank cap
Slide the lock cover open, 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 removed.
To install the fuel tank cap
1. Insert the fuel tank cap into the tank opening with the key inserted in the lock and with the “” mark facing forward.
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2. Turn the key counterclockwise to the original position, remove it, and then close the lock cover.
NOTE:
The fuel tank cap cannot be installed unless the key is in the lock. In addition, the key cannot be removed if the cap is not properly installed and locked.
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WARNING
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is properly installed before riding.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Fuel
3
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.
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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CAUTION:
Immediately wipe off spilled fuel with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since fuel may deteriorate painted surfac­es or plastic parts.
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Recommended fuel:
UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
20.0 L (5.28 US gal) (4.40 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount (when the fuel level warning light comes on):
3.5 L (0.92 US gal) (0.77 Imp.gal)
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CAUTION:
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use of leaded gasoline will cause severe damage to internal engine parts, such as the valves and piston rings, as well as to the exhaust system.
knocking (or pinging) occurs, use a gasoline of a different brand or premi­um unleaded fuel. Use of unleaded fuel will extend spark plug life and reduce maintenance costs.
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gaso­hol containing ethanol and that contain­ing methanol. Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if the ethanol con­tent does not exceed 10%. Gasohol containing methanol is not recom­mended by Yamaha because it can cause damage to the fuel system or ve­hicle performance problems.
Your Yamaha engine has been de­signed to use regular unleaded gaso­line with a pump octane number [(R+M)/2] of 86 or higher, or a research octane number of 91 or higher. If
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Fuel cock
The fuel cock supplies fuel from the tank to the carburetor while filtering it al­so. The fuel cock has three positions:
OFF
1. Pointed end positioned over “OFF”
With the lever in this position, fuel will not flow. Always return the lever to this position when the engine is not running.
ON
1. Pointed end positioned over “ON”
With the lever in this position, fuel flows to the carburetor. Normal riding is done with the lever in this position.
RES
This indicates reserve. If you run out of fuel while riding, move the lever to this position. Fill the tank at the first oppor­tunity. Be sure to set the lever back to ON after refueling!
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1. Pointed end positioned over “RES”
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Starter (choke) knob “”
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Starting a cold engine requires a richer air-fuel mixture, which is supplied by the starter (choke). Move the knob in direction (a) to turn on the starter (choke). Move the knob in direction (b) to turn off the starter (choke).
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Locking the steering with a padlock
In addition to the main switch/steering lock, there are brackets on the right side of the steering head pipe for lock­ing the steering with a padlock. To do so, turn the handlebar until the holes in the two brackets are aligned, and then lock the steering with a suitable pad­lock.
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Rider seat
To remove the rider seat
1. Turn the key to “OFF”, and then turn it to “OPEN”.
NOTE:
Do not push inward when turning the key.
2. Pull the rider seat off.
To install the rider seat
1. Insert the projection on the rear of the rider seat into the seat holder as shown, and then push the front of the seat down to lock it in place.
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