Yamaha 2006 YBR125, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...U3D9EAE0 book Page 2 Thursday December 28 2006 10 35 AM ...

Page 3: ... enjoy all advantages of your YBR125ED 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 deale...

Page 4: ... you have any questions concerning this manual please consult your Yamaha dealer WARNING EWA10030 PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS MOTORCYCLE Product and specifications are subject to change without notice The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death t...

Page 5: ...L 2006 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition December 2006 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in China U3D9EAE0 book Page 2 Thursday December 28 2006 10 35 AM ...

Page 6: ...ion chart 6 2 Removing and installing panels 6 6 Checking the spark plug 6 7 Engine oil 6 9 Cleaning the air filter element 6 10 Adjusting the carburetor 6 12 Adjusting the engine idling speed 6 12 Adjusting the throttle cable free play 6 13 Valve clearance 6 14 Tires 6 14 Cast wheels 6 16 Adjusting the clutch lever free play 6 16 Checking the front brake lever free play 6 17 Adjusting the brake p...

Page 7: ... signal light bulb 6 32 Replacing the auxiliary light bulb 6 33 Front wheel 6 33 Rear wheel 6 35 Troubleshooting 6 37 Troubleshooting chart 6 38 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7 1 Matte color caution 7 1 Care 7 1 Storage 7 3 SPECIFICATIONS 8 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 1 Identification numbers 9 1 U3D9EAE0 book Page 2 Thursday December 28 2006 10 35 AM ...

Page 8: ...s 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 intersec tions are the most likely places for motorcycle accidents to oc cur Ride where other motorists ...

Page 9: ... 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 ...

Page 10: ... extreme caution when selecting and installing any ac cessories 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...

Page 11: ...f before leaving the motorcycle unattended and remove the key from the main switch When parking the motor cycle note the following The engine and exhaust system may be hot therefore park the motorcycle in a place where pe destrians or children are not like ly 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 f...

Page 12: ...3 7 3 Fuse page 6 29 4 Battery page 6 27 5 Owner s tool kit page 6 1 6 Luggage strap holder page 3 10 7 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring page 3 9 8 Engine oil drain bolt page 6 9 9 Shift pedal page 3 4 U3D9EAE0 book Page 1 Thursday December 28 2006 10 35 AM ...

Page 13: ...Air filter element page 6 10 3 Engine oil filler cap page 6 9 4 Brake pedal page 3 5 5 Kickstarter page 3 9 6 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring page 3 9 7 Luggage strap holder page 3 10 U3D9EAE0 book Page 2 Thursday December 28 2006 10 35 AM ...

Page 14: ...bar switches page 3 3 3 Main switch steering lock page 3 1 4 Speedometer page 3 2 5 Fuel gauge page 3 3 6 Tachometer page 3 3 7 Right handlebar switch page 3 3 8 Brake lever page 3 5 9 Throttle grip page 6 13 10 Fuel tank cap page 3 5 U3D9EAE0 book Page 3 Thursday December 28 2006 10 35 AM ...

Page 15: ...ls EAU10660 OFF All electrical systems are off The key can be removed EAU43140 LOCK The steering is locked and all electrical systems are off The key can be re moved To lock the steering 1 Turn the handlebars all the way to the left 2 Push the key in from the OFF po sition and then turn it to LOCK while still pushing it 3 Remove the key To unlock the steering Insert the key and turn it to OFF WARN...

Page 16: ...r unit The speedometer unit is equipped with a speedometer an odometer and a tripmeter The speedometer shows riding speed The odometer shows the total distance traveled The tripmeter shows the distance traveled since it was last set to zero with the reset knob The tripmeter can be used to estimate the distance that can be traveled with a full tank of fuel This information will en able you to plan ...

Page 17: ... towards E Empty as the fuel level decreases When the needle reaches the red zone approximately 1 7 L 0 45 US gal 0 37 Imp gal remain in the fuel tank If this occurs refuel as soon as possible NOTE Do not allow the fuel tank to empty itself completely The main switch must be turned to ON for the fuel gauge to display an accurate fuel level reading EAU12347 Handlebar switches Left Right 1 Tachomete...

Page 18: ...page 5 1 for starting instruc tions prior to starting the engine EAU12820 Clutch lever The clutch lever is located at the left handlebar grip To disengage the clutch pull the lever toward the handle bar 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...

Page 19: ...ke press down on the brake pedal EAU13001 Fuel tank cap To remove the fuel tank cap Insert the key into the lock and turn it 1 4 turn clockwise The lock will be re leased and the fuel tank cap can be re moved To install the fuel tank cap 1 Push the fuel tank cap into position with the key inserted in the lock 2 Turn the key counterclockwise to the original position and then re move it 1 Brake leve...

Page 20: ...Avoid spilling fuel on the hot en gine CAUTION ECA10070 Immediately wipe off spilled fuel with a clean dry soft cloth since fuel may deteriorate painted surfac es or plastic parts EAU13320 CAUTION ECA11400 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 ha...

Page 21: ...d gasoline The use of leaded gasoline will cause unrepairable damage to the catalytic converter Never park the vehicle near pos sible fire hazards such as grass or other materials that easily burn Do not allow the engine to idle too long EAU37210 Fuel cock The fuel cock supplies fuel from the tank to the carburetor while filtering it al so NOTE Depending on the model the positions indicated on the...

Page 22: ...ank at the first oppor tunity Be sure to set the lever back to ON or after refueling EAU13590 Starter choke lever Starting a cold engine requires a richer air fuel mixture which is supplied by the starter choke Move the lever in direction a to turn on the starter choke Move the lever in direction b to turn off the starter choke 1 Arrow mark pointing to ON or 1 Arrow mark pointing to RES or 1 Start...

Page 23: ...g preload adjust ing ring CAUTION ECA10100 Never attempt to turn an adjusting mechanism beyond the maximum or minimum settings WARNING EWA10210 Always adjust both shock absorber assemblies equally otherwise poor handling and loss of stability may result Adjust the spring preload as follows To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension turn the adjusting ring on each shock ab sor...

Page 24: ...ion circuit cut off system which cuts the ignition in certain situations See further down for an explanation of the ignition circuit cut off system WARNING EWA10240 The vehicle must not be ridden with the sidestand down or if the side stand cannot be properly moved up or does not stay up otherwise the sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator resulting in a possible loss of cont...

Page 25: ...the clutch lever is not pulled It prevents starting when the trans mission is in gear and the clutch le ver is pulled but the sidestand is still down It cuts the running engine when the transmission is in gear and the sid estand is moved down Periodically check the operation of the ignition circuit cut off system according to the following procedure WARNING EWA10260 The vehicle must be placed on t...

Page 26: ...ove the sidestand up 10 Keep the clutch lever pulled 11 Push the start switch or push the kickstarter lever down Does the engine start The system is OK The motorcycle can be ridden This check is most reliable if performed with a warmed up engine The neutral switch may be defective The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The sidestand switch may be defective The motorcy...

Page 27: ...ences Therefore it is very important in addition to a thorough visual inspec tion to check the following points before each ride NOTE Pre operation checks should be made each time the vehicle is used Such an inspection can be accomplished in a very short time and the added safety it assures is more than worth the time involved WARNING EWA11150 If any item in the Pre operation check list is not wor...

Page 28: ...commended brake fluid to specified level Check hydraulic system for leakage 6 19 6 20 Rear brake Check operation Check pedal free play Adjust if necessary 6 18 6 19 Clutch Check operation Lubricate cable if necessary Check lever free play Adjust if necessary 6 16 Throttle grip Make sure that operation is smooth Check cable free play If necessary have Yamaha dealer adjust cable free play and lubric...

Page 29: ...essary 6 24 Centerstand sidestand Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pivots if necessary 6 25 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened Tighten if necessary Instruments lights signals and switches Check operation Correct if necessary Sidestand switch Check operation of ignition circuit cut off system If system is defective have Yamaha dealer check ...

Page 30: ...he transmission is in gear with the clutch lever pulled and the sid estand up WARNING EWA10290 Before starting the engine check the function of the igni tion circuit cut off system ac cording to the procedure described on page 3 11 Never ride with the sidestand down 1 Turn the fuel cock lever to ON or 2 Turn the key to ON 3 Shift the transmission into the neu tral position NOTE When the transmissi...

Page 31: ... for start ing a cold engine with the exception that the starter choke is not required when the engine is warm EAU16671 Shifting Shifting gears lets you control the amount of engine power available for starting off accelerating climbing hills etc The gear positions are shown in the il lustration NOTE To shift the transmission into the neu tral position press the shift pedal down repeatedly until i...

Page 32: ...d avoid high engine speeds with no load on the engine Turn the engine off instead of let ting it idle for an extended length of time e g in traffic jams at traffic lights or at railroad crossings EAU16830 Engine break in There is never a more important period in the life of your engine than the period between 0 and 1000 km 600 mi For this reason you should read the follow ing material carefully Si...

Page 33: ... trouble should oc cur during the engine break in period immediately have a Yamaha dealer check the vehi cle EAU37200 Parking When parking stop the engine remove the key from the main switch and then turn the fuel cock lever to OFF or WARNING EWA10310 Since the engine and exhaust system can become very hot park in a place where pedestri ans or children are not likely to touch them Do not park on a...

Page 34: ...are not familiar with mainte nance work have a Yamaha dealer do it for you EAU17340 Owner s tool kit The owner s tool kit is located behind panel B See page 6 6 The service information included in this manual and the tools provided in the owner s tool kit are intended to assist you in the performance of preventive maintenance and minor repairs How ever additional tools such as a torque wrench may ...

Page 35: ...O ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING 1000 km ANNUAL CHECK 1 6 12 18 24 1 Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage 2 Fuel cock filter Check condition 3 Spark plug Check condition Clean and regap Replace 4 Valves Check valve clearance Adjust 5 Air filter element Clean Replace 6 Battery Check electrolyte level and specific gravity Make sure that the breather hose is properly routed...

Page 36: ... Check chain slack alignment and condition Adjust and lubricate chain with a special O ring chain lu bricant thoroughly Every 1000 km and after washing the motorcycle or riding in the rain 16 Steering bearings Check bearing play and steering for roughness Lubricate with lithium soap based grease Every 24000 km 17 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened 18 ...

Page 37: ...gine idling speed 25 Engine oil Change Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage 26 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 27 Moving parts and ca bles Lubricate 28 Throttle grip housing and cable Check operation and free play Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable 29 Air induction system Check the air cut off valve reed valve and hos...

Page 38: ...5 6 Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinder and caliper and change the brake fluid Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged U3D9EAE0 book Page 5 Thursday December 28 2006 10 35 AM ...

Page 39: ...ection each time a panel needs to be removed and installed EAU37070 Panel A To remove the panel 1 Remove the screw 2 Pull the front of the panel out and then slide the panel forward to re lease it in the rear To install the panel 1 Secure the rear of the panel and then push the front of the panel in 2 Install the screw 1 Panel A 1 Panel B 1 Screw U3D9EAE0 book Page 6 Thursday December 28 2006 10 3...

Page 40: ...ockwise to the original position remove it and then close the panel lock cover EAU19603 Checking the spark plug The spark plug is an important engine component which is easy to check Since heat and deposits will cause any spark plug to slowly erode the spark plug should be removed and checked in accordance with the periodic mainte nance and lubrication chart In addition the condition of the spark ...

Page 41: ...g gap with a wire thickness gauge and if nec essary adjust the gap to specifica tion 2 Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating surface and then wipe off any grime from the spark plug threads 3 Install the spark plug with the spark plug wrench and then tight en it to the specified torque NOTE If a torque wrench is not available when installing a spark plug a good estimate of the c...

Page 42: ... insert it back into the oil filler hole without screwing it in and then remove it again to check the oil level NOTE The engine oil should be between the minimum and maximum level marks 4 If the engine oil is at or below the minimum level mark add sufficient oil of the recommended type to raise it to the correct level 5 Insert the dipstick into the oil filler hole and then tighten the oil filler c...

Page 43: ... idle for several minutes while checking it for oil leakage If oil is leaking im mediately turn the engine off and check for the cause 7 Turn the engine off and then check the oil level and correct it if necessary EAU37121 Cleaning the air filter element The air filter element should be cleaned at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart Clean the air filter elemen...

Page 44: ...s cleaning solvent To avoid the risk of fire or explosion do not use gasoline or solvents with a low flash point CAUTION ECA15100 To avoid damaging the sponge ma terial handle it gently and carefully and do not twist it 7 Install the sponge material into the air filter element and then install the air filter element into the air fil ter case CAUTION ECA10480 Make sure that the air filter ele ment ...

Page 45: ...ce CAUTION ECA10550 The carburetor has been set and ex tensively tested at the Yamaha fac tory Changing these settings without sufficient technical knowl edge may result in poor perfor mance of or damage to the engine EAU21320 Adjusting the engine idling speed The engine idling speed must be checked and if necessary adjusted as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lub...

Page 46: ... if neces sary adjust it as follows NOTE The engine idling speed must be cor rectly adjusted before checking and ad justing the throttle cable free play 1 Loosen the locknut 2 To increase the throttle cable free play turn the adjusting nut in direc tion a To decrease the throttle cable free play turn the adjusting nut in direction b 3 Tighten the locknut 1 Throttle stop screw Engine idling speed 1...

Page 47: ...quals the ambient temperature The tire air pressure must be ad justed in accordance with the riding speed and with the total weight of rider passenger car go and accessories approved for this model WARNING EWA11020 Because loading has an enormous impact on the handling braking performance and safety characteris tics of your motorcycle you should keep the following precautions in mind NEVER OVERLOA...

Page 48: ...it or if the sidewall is cracked have a Yamaha dealer re place the tire immediately NOTE The tire tread depth limits may differ from country to country Always comply with the local regulations Tire information This motorcycle is equipped with cast wheels and tubeless tires WARNING EWA10460 The front and rear tires should be of the same make and de sign otherwise the handling characteristics of the...

Page 49: ...air to the wheel A deformed or cracked wheel must be replaced The wheel should be balanced whenever either the tire or wheel has been changed or replaced An unbalanced wheel can result in poor performance adverse han dling characteristics and a short ened tire life Ride at moderate speeds after changing a tire since the tire sur face must first be broken in for it to develop its optimal characteri...

Page 50: ...justing nut in direction b 6 Tighten the locknut at the clutch le ver and the crankcase EAUT1220 Checking the front brake lever free play The brake lever free play should mea sure 0 0 7 0 mm 0 00 0 28 in as shown Periodically check the brake le ver free play and if necessary have a Yamaha dealer check the brake sys tem WARNING EWA10640 An incorrect brake lever free play in dicates a hazardous cond...

Page 51: ...r brake light switch The rear brake light switch which is ac tivated by the brake pedal is properly adjusted when the brake light comes on just before braking takes effect If necessary adjust the brake light switch as follows 1 Remove panel A See page 6 6 2 Turn the adjusting nut while hold ing the rear brake light switch in place To make the brake light come on earlier turn the adjusting nut in d...

Page 52: ...rooves If a brake pad has worn to the point that the wear indicator grooves have almost disap peared have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set EAU43170 Rear brake shoes The rear brake is provided with a wear indicator which allows you to check the brake shoe wear without having to dis assemble the brake To check the brake shoe wear check the position of the wear indicator while applying...

Page 53: ...ed quality brake fluid otherwise the rubber seals may deteriorate causing leakage and poor braking perfor mance NOTE If DOT 4 is not available DOT 3 can be used Refill with the same type of brake fluid Mixing fluids may result in a harmful chemical reaction and lead to poor braking performance Be careful that water does not en ter the master cylinder when refill ing Water will significantly lower ...

Page 54: ...cessary EAU22793 To check the drive chain slack 1 Place the motorcycle on the cen terstand 2 Shift the transmission into the neu tral position 3 Spin the rear wheel several times to locate the tightest portion of the drive chain 4 Measure the drive chain slack as shown 5 If the drive chain slack is incorrect adjust it as follows EAU37112 To adjust the drive chain slack 1 Loosen the brake pedal fre...

Page 55: ... EWA10660 After adjusting the brake pedal free play check the operation of the brake light EAU23022 Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain The drive chain must be cleaned and lubricated at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica tion chart otherwise it will quickly wear out especially when riding in dusty or wet areas Service the drive chain as follows CAUTION ECA10581 Th...

Page 56: ... cable is damaged or does not move smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or replace it WARNING EWA10720 Damage to the outer sheath may in terfere with proper cable operation and will cause the inner cable to rust Replace a damaged cable as soon as possible to prevent unsafe conditions EAU23111 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable The operation of the throttle grip should be checked b...

Page 57: ...pedal pivots should be lu bricated if necessary EAU23140 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers Brake lever Clutch lever The operation of the brake and clutch levers should be checked before each ride and the lever pivots should be lu bricated if necessary Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease all pur pose grease U3D9EAE0 book Page 24 Thursday December 28 2006 10 35 AM ...

Page 58: ... centerstand or sidestand does not move up and down smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or re pair it EAUM1650 Lubricating the swingarm piv ots The swingarm pivots must be lubricat ed at the intervals specified in the peri odic maintenance and lubrication chart Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease all pur pose grease Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease all pur pose grease Re...

Page 59: ...check if the front fork compresses and rebounds smoothly CAUTION ECA10590 If any damage is found or the front fork does not operate smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or re pair it EAU23280 Checking the steering Worn or loose steering bearings may cause danger Therefore the operation of the steering must be checked as fol lows at the intervals specified in the pe riodic maintenance and lubricatio...

Page 60: ...ickly The electrolyte level battery lead connections and breather hose routing should be checked before each ride and at the in tervals specified in the periodic mainte nance and lubrication chart To check the electrolyte level 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion NOTE Make sure that the vehicle is positioned straight up when checking the electro lyte level 2...

Page 61: ...and seek prompt medical attention Batteries produce explosive hy drogen gas Therefore keep sparks flames cigarettes etc away from the battery and pro vide sufficient ventilation when charging it in an enclosed space Take care not to spill electrolyte on the drive chain as this may weaken it shorten chain life and possibly result in an accident KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER IES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILD...

Page 62: ...allation 4 After installation make sure that the battery leads are properly con nected to the battery terminals and that the breather hose is properly routed in good condition and not obstructed CAUTION ECA10600 If the breather hose is positioned in such a way that the frame is ex posed to electrolyte or gas expelled from the battery the frame could suffer structural and external dam ages EAU43211...

Page 63: ...e a fuse of a higher amper age rating than recommended to avoid causing extensive damage to the electrical system and possibly a fire 3 Turn the key to ON and turn on the electrical circuits to check if the devices operate 4 If the fuse immediately blows again have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical system EAU43190 Replacing the headlight bulb This model is equipped with a quartz bulb headlight ...

Page 64: ...uch the glass part of the headlight bulb to keep it free from oil otherwise the transparency of the glass the luminosity of the bulb and the bulb life will be adversely af fected Thoroughly clean off any dirt and fingerprints on the headlight bulb using a cloth moistened with al cohol or thinner 6 Install the socket together with the bulb by turning it clockwise 7 Install the headlight bulb socket...

Page 65: ...CAUTION ECA10680 Do not overtighten the screws oth erwise the lens may break EAU24202 Replacing a turn signal light bulb 1 Remove the turn signal light lens by removing the screw 2 Remove the defective bulb by pushing it in and turning it counter clockwise 3 Insert a new bulb into the socket push it in and then turn it clock wise until it stops 4 Install the lens by installing the screw CAUTION EC...

Page 66: ...l the socket together with the bulb by pushing it in 6 Install the headlight unit by install ing the screws EAU24360 Front wheel EAU37041 To remove the front wheel WARNING EWA10820 It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer service the wheel Securely support the motor cycle so that there is no danger of it falling over 1 Place the motorcycle on the cen terstand 2 Disconnect the speedometer ca ble fro...

Page 67: ...pads will be forced shut EAU37030 To install the front wheel 1 Install the speedometer gear unit into the wheel hub so that the pro jections mesh with the slots 2 Lift the wheel up between the fork legs NOTE Make sure that there is enough space between the brake pads before insert ing the brake disc and that the slot in the speedometer gear unit fits over the retainer on the fork leg 1 Rubber cap ...

Page 68: ...ndlebars several times to check if the front fork compresses and rebounds smoothly 7 Connect the speedometer cable EAU25080 Rear wheel EAU37180 To remove the rear wheel WARNING EWA10820 It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer service the wheel Securely support the motor cycle so that there is no danger of it falling over 1 Loosen the axle nut and the brake torque rod nut at the brake shoe plate 2 ...

Page 69: ...e the wheel EAU37192 To install the rear wheel 1 Install the wheel by inserting the wheel axle from the left hand side 2 Install the drive chain onto the rear sprocket 3 Install the axle nut 4 Install the brake rod onto the brake camshaft lever and then install the brake pedal free play adjusting nut onto the brake rod 5 Connect the brake torque rod to the brake shoe plate by installing the bolt a...

Page 70: ...in the fuel compression or ignition systems for example can cause poor starting and loss of power The following troubleshooting chart represents a quick and easy procedure for checking these vital systems your self However should your motorcycle require any repair take it to a Yamaha dealer whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools experience and know how to service the motorcycle properl...

Page 71: ...n Check the ignition Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Remove the spark plug and check the electrodes 3 Ignition Wet Dry Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gap or replace the spark plug Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Check the battery Open the throttle halfway and operate the e...

Page 72: ...ffler outlet with a plastic bag after the engine has cooled down 2 Make sure that all caps and covers as well as all electrical couplers and connectors including the spark plug cap are tightly in stalled 3 Remove extremely stubborn dirt like oil burnt onto the crankcase with a degreasing agent and a brush but never apply such prod ucts onto seals gaskets sprock ets the drive chain and wheel axles ...

Page 73: ...ttlebrush for hard to reach areas Stubborn dirt and insects will come off more easily if the area is covered with a wet cloth for a few minutes before cleaning After riding in the rain near the sea or on salt sprayed roads Since sea salt or salt sprayed on roads during winter are extremely corrosive in combination with water carry out the following steps after each ride in the rain near the sea or...

Page 74: ...nd wax spar ingly and make sure to wipe off any excess Never apply oil or wax to any rubber and plastic parts but treat them with a suitable care product Avoid using abrasive polishing compounds as they will wear away the paint NOTE Consult a Yamaha dealer for advice on what products to use EAU37220 Storage Short term Always store your motorcycle in a cool dry place and if necessary protect it aga...

Page 75: ...park plug and then install the spark plug and the spark plug cap WARNING EWA10950 To prevent damage or injury from sparking make sure to ground the spark plug electrodes while turning the engine over 6 Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and pedals as well as of the side stand centerstand 7 Check and if necessary correct the tire air pressure and then lift the motorc...

Page 76: ...ndard MA Engine oil quantity Periodic oil change 1 00 L 1 06 US qt 0 88 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Dry element Fuel Recommended fuel Regular unleaded gasoline only Fuel tank capacity 12 0 L 3 17 US gal 2 64 Imp gal Fuel reserve amount 1 7 L 0 45 US gal 0 37 Imp gal Carburetor Manufacturer MIKUNI Type quantity VM22SH x 1 Spark plug s Manufacturer model NGK CR6HSA Spark plug gap 0 6 0 7 mm...

Page 77: ...l Wheel type Cast wheel Rim size J18 x MT1 85 Rear wheel Wheel type Cast wheel Rim size J18 x MT1 85 Front brake Type Single disc brake Operation Right hand operation Recommended fluid DOT 3 or 4 Rear brake Type Drum brake Operation Right foot operation Front suspension Type Telescopic fork Spring shock absorber type Coil spring oil damper Wheel travel 120 0 mm 4 72 in Rear suspension Type Swingar...

Page 78: ... 0 W 2 Auxiliary light 12 V 5 0 W 1 Meter lighting 12 V 1 7 W 4 Neutral indicator light 14 V 3 0 W 1 High beam indicator light 14 V 3 0 W 1 Turn signal indicator light 14 V 3 0 W 2 Fuse Fuse 15 0 A U3D9EAE0 book Page 3 Thursday December 28 2006 10 35 AM ...

Page 79: ...fication number The key identification number is stamped into the key tag Record this number in the space provided and use it for reference when ordering a new key EAU26400 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the steering head pipe Record this number in the space pro vided NOTE The vehicle identification number is used to identify your motorcycle and may...

Page 80: ...el is affixed to the frame behind panel B See page 6 6 Record the information on this label in the space provided This information will be needed when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer 1 Model label U3D9EAE0 book Page 2 Thursday December 28 2006 10 35 AM ...

Page 81: ...acing 6 30 High beam indicator light 3 2 Horn switch 3 4 I Identification numbers 9 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 3 11 Indicator lights 3 2 K Key identification number 9 1 Kickstarter 3 9 L Luggage strap holders 3 10 M Main switch steering lock 3 1 Matte color caution 7 1 Model label 9 2 N Neutral indicator light 3 2 P Panels removing and installing 6 6 Parking 5 4 Part locations 2 1 Periodic ...

Page 82: ...INDEX V Valve clearance 6 14 Vehicle identification number 9 1 W Wheel bearings checking 6 27 Wheel front 6 33 Wheel rear 6 35 Wheels 6 16 U3D9EAE0 book Page 2 Thursday December 28 2006 10 35 AM ...

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