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Yamaha 2005 YZF-R1T Owner's Manual

Summary of 2005 YZF-R1T

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    5vy-28199-22 yzf-r1v owner’s manual.

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    U5vy22e0.Book page 2 saturday, august 6, 2005 10:27 am.

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    Introduction eau10100 welcome to the yamaha world of motorcycling! As the owner of the yzf-r1v, you are benefiting from yamaha’s vast experience and newest technology regarding the de- sign and manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned yamaha a reputation for dependability. Please take...

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    Important manual information eau10151 particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations: 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 continuall...

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    Important manual information eau10200 yzf-r1v owner’s manual ©2005 by yamaha motor co., ltd. 1st edition, august 2005 all rights reserved. Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of yamaha motor co., ltd. Is expressly prohibited. Printed in japan. U5vy22e0.Book page 2 satur...

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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 ........................................2-2 controls and instruments..............

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    Table of contents replacing an auxiliary light bulb ...........................................6-36 supporting the motorcycle ............6-37 front wheel ...................................6-38 rear wheel ...................................6-40 troubleshooting ............................6-41 troub...

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    1-1 1 safety information eau10281 motorcycles are single track vehicles. Their safe use and operation are dependent upon the use of proper riding techniques as well as the ex- pertise of the operator. Ev- ery operator should know the following requirements before riding this motor- cycle. He or she ...

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    Safety information 1-2 1 due to excessive speed or un- dercornering (insufficient lean an- gle for the speed). • always obey the speed limit and never travel faster than warrant- ed by road and traffic conditions. • always signal before turning or changing lanes. Make sure that other motorists can s...

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    Safety information 1-3 1 loading the total weight of the operator, pas- senger, accessories and cargo must not exceed the maximum load limit. 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....

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    Safety information 1-4 1 tor and may limit control ability, therefore, such accessories are not recommended. ● use caution when adding electri- cal accessories. If electrical acces- sories exceed the capacity of the motorcycle’s electrical system, an electric failure could result, which could cause ...

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    Safety information 1-5 1 eau10381 location of important labels please read the following important labels carefully before operating this vehicle. 2 3 1 4 u5vy22e0.Book page 5 saturday, august 6, 2005 10:27 am.

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    Safety information 1-6 1 1 2 3 4 use premium unleaded gasoline with min. 95 octane(ron). Utiliser une essence super sans plomb d’un indice d’octane(ron) de min. 95. Nur super bleifrei mit mindestoktanzahl 95(roz) tanken. Utilizzare benzina premium super senza piombo con almeno 95 ottani(ron). Utilic...

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    Description 2-1 2 eau10410 left view 1. Fuse box (page 6-30) 2. Front fork compression damping force adjusting screw (page 3-20) 3. Front fork rebound damping force adjusting screw (page 3-20) 4. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt (page 3-20) 5. Front brake fluid reservoir (page 6-21) 6. Idle ...

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    Description 2-2 2 eau10420 right view 1. Luggage strap holder (page 3-24) 2. Helmet holder (page 3-19) 3. Passenger seat lock (page 3-18) 4. Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-21) 5. Shock absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting screw (page 3-21) 6. Engine oil filler cap (page 6-8) 7. ...

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    Description 2-3 2 eau10430 controls and instruments 1. Clutch lever (page 3-14) 2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-13) 3. Main switch/steering lock (page 3-2) 4. Multi-function meter unit (page 3-8) 5. Right handlebar switches (page 3-13) 6. Throttle grip (page 6-16) 7. Brake lever (page 3-15) u5vy2...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-1 3 eau10972 immobilizer system this vehicle is equipped with an immo- bilizer system to help prevent theft by re-registering codes in the standard keys. This system consists of the fol- lowing. ● a code re-registering key (with a red bow) ● two standard keys (with...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-2 3 eau10471 main switch/steering lock the main switch/steering lock controls the ignition and lighting systems, and is used to lock the steering. Note: be sure to use the standard key (black bow) for regular use of the vehicle. To minimize the risk of losing the c...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-3 3 to unlock the steering push the key in, and then turn it to “off” while still pushing it. Warning ewa10060 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 cont...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-4 3 eau11060 neutral indicator light “ ” this indicator light comes on when the transmission is in the neutral position. Eau11080 high beam indicator light “ ” this indicator light comes on when the high beam of the headlight is switched on. Eau11250 oil level warn...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-5 3 caution: eca10020 do not operate the engine if it is overheated. U5vy22e0.Book page 5 saturday, august 6, 2005 10:27 am.

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    Instrument and control functions 3-6 3 coolant temperature display conditions what to do under 39 °c (under 103 °f) message “lo” is displayed. Ok. Go ahead with riding. 40–116 °c (104–242 °f) temperature is displayed. Ok. Go ahead with riding. 117–139 °c (243–283 °f) temperature display flashes. War...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-7 3 eau11530 engine trouble warning light “ ” this warning light comes on or flashes when an electrical circuit monitoring the engine is defective. When this occurs, have a yamaha dealer check the self- diagnosis system. (see page 3-8 for an explanation of the self...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-8 3 eau34542 multi-function meter unit warning ewa12421 be sure to stop the vehicle before making any setting changes to the multi-function meter unit. The multi-function meter unit is equipped with the following: ● a speedometer (which shows the riding speed) ● a ...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-9 3 clock mode turn the key to “on”. 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 dig...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-10 3 3. Push the “select” button again to reset the stopwatch. Split-time measurement 1. Push the “reset” button to start the stopwatch. 2. Push the “reset” button or start switch “ ” to measure split-times. (the colon “:” will start flashing.) 3. Push the “reset” ...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-11 3 1. Use the code re-registering key to start the engine. Note: make sure there are no other immobi- lizer keys close to the main switch, and do not keep more than one immobilizer key on the same key ring! Immobilizer system keys may cause signal interfer- ence,...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-12 3 3. Turn the key to “on”, and then re- lease the “select” button after five seconds. 4. Push the “reset” button to select the desired brightness level. 5. Push the “select” button to con- firm the selected brightness level. The control mode changes to the shift...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-13 3 to adjust the shift timing indicator light brightness 1. Push the “reset” button to select the desired indicator light bright- ness level. 2. Push the “select” button to con- firm the selected indicator light brightness level. The right display will return to ...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-14 3 position. To cancel the turn signal lights, push the switch in after it has re- turned to the center position. Eau12500 horn switch “ ” press this switch to sound the horn. Eau12660 engine stop switch “ / ” set this switch to “ ” before starting the engine. Se...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-15 3 eau12870 shift pedal the shift pedal is located on the left side of the engine and is used in com- bination with the clutch lever when shifting the gears of the 6-speed con- stant-mesh transmission equipped on this motorcycle. Eau33850 brake lever the brake le...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-16 3 eau12941 brake pedal the brake pedal is on the right side of the motorcycle. To apply the rear brake, press down on the brake pedal. Eau13070 fuel tank cap to open the fuel tank cap open the fuel tank cap lock cover, in- sert the key into the lock, and then tu...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-17 3 eau13220 fuel make sure that there is sufficient fuel in the tank. When refueling, be sure to in- sert the pump nozzle into the fuel tank filler hole and to fill the tank to the bot- tom of the filler tube as shown. Warning ewa10880 ● do not overfill the fuel ...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-18 3 eau13431 catalytic converter this model is equipped with a catalytic converter in the exhaust system. Warning ewa10860 the exhaust system is hot after op- eration. Make sure that the exhaust system has cooled down before do- ing any maintenance work. Caution: ...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-19 3 2. While holding the key in that posi- tion, lift the front of the passenger seat and pull it forward. To install the passenger seat 1. Insert the projection on the rear of the passenger seat into the seat holder as shown, and then push the front of the seat d...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-20 3 eau14741 adjusting the front fork this front fork is equipped with spring preload adjusting bolts, rebound damp- ing force adjusting screws and com- pression damping force adjusting screws. Warning ewa10180 always adjust both fork legs equal- ly, otherwise poo...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-21 3 compression damping force to increase the compression damping force and thereby harden the compres- sion damping, turn the adjusting screw on each fork leg in direction (a). To de- crease the compression damping force and thereby soften the compression damping...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-22 3 to increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension, turn the adjusting ring in direction (a). To de- crease the spring preload and thereby soften the suspension, turn the adjust- ing ring in direction (b). Note: ● align the appropriate notch in t...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-23 3 compression damping force to increase the compression damping force and thereby harden the compres- sion damping, turn the adjusting screw in direction (a). To decrease the com- pression damping force and thereby soften the compression damping, turn the adjust...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-24 3 eau15181 luggage strap holders there are four luggage strap holders on the bottom of the passenger seat. To use the strap holders, remove the pas- senger seat, unhook the straps from the hooks, and then install the seat with the straps hanging out from under t...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-25 3 below and have a yamaha dealer re- pair it if it does not function proper- ly. Eau15311 ignition circuit cut-off system the ignition circuit cut-off system (com- prising the sidestand switch, clutch switch and neutral switch) has the fol- lowing functions. ● i...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-26 3 with the engine turned off: 1. Move the sidestand down. 2. Make sure that the engine stop switch is turned on. 3. Turn the key on. 4. Shift the transmission into the neutral position. 5. Push the start switch. Does the engine start? With the engine still runni...

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    Pre-operation checks 4-1 4 eau15591 the condition of a vehicle is the owner’s responsibility. Vital components can start to deteriorate quickly and unexpectedly, even if the vehicle remains unused (for example, as a result of exposure to the elements). Any damage, fluid leakage or loss of tire air p...

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    Pre-operation checks 4-2 4 eau15603 pre-operation check list item checks page fuel • check fuel level in fuel tank. • refuel if necessary. • check fuel line for leakage. 3-17 engine oil • check oil level in engine. • if necessary, add recommended oil to specified level. • check vehicle for oil leaka...

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    Pre-operation checks 4-3 4 throttle grip • make sure that operation is smooth. • check cable free play. • if necessary, have yamaha dealer adjust cable free play and lubricate cable and grip housing. 6-16, 6-25 control cables • make sure that operation is smooth. • lubricate if necessary. 6-25 drive...

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    Operation and important riding points 5-1 5 eau15950 warning ewa10270 ● become thoroughly familiar with all operating controls and their functions before riding. Consult a yamaha dealer re- garding any control or function that you do not thoroughly un- derstand. ● never start the engine or oper- ate...

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    Operation and important riding points 5-2 5 serve the battery. Do not crank the en- gine more than 10 seconds on any one attempt. Caution: eca11130 for maximum engine life, always warm the engine up before starting off. Never accelerate hard when the engine is cold! Note: the engine is warm when it ...

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    Operation and important riding points 5-3 5 eau16810 tips for reducing fuel consumption fuel consumption depends largely on your riding style. Consider the following tips to reduce fuel consumption: ● shift up swiftly, and avoid high en- gine speeds during acceleration. ● do not rev the engine while...

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    Operation and important riding points 5-4 5 eau17212 parking when parking, stop the engine, and then remove the key from the main switch. 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...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-1 6 eau17240 safety is an obligation of the owner. Pe- riodic inspection, adjustment and lubri- cation will keep your vehicle in the safest and most efficient condition pos- sible. The most important points of in- spection, adjustment, and lubrication are expl...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-2 6 eau17705 periodic maintenance and lubrication chart note: ● the annual checks must be performed every year, except if a kilometer-based maintenance is performed in- stead. ● from 50000 km, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 10000 km. ● items ma...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-3 6 10 * tires • check tread depth and for damage. • replace if necessary. • check air pressure. • correct if necessary. √ √ √ √ √ 11 * wheel bearings • check bearing for looseness or damage. √ √ √ √ 12 * swingarm • check operation and for excessive play. √ √ ...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-4 6 23 engine oil • change. • check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage. √ √ √ √ √ √ 24 engine oil filter car- tridge • replace. √ √ √ 25 * cooling system • check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage. √ √ √ √ √ • change. Every 3 years 26 * front and...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-5 6 eau18680 note: ● air filter • this model’s air filter is equipped with a disposable oil-coated paper element, which must not be cleaned with com- pressed air to avoid damaging it. • the air filter element needs to be replaced more frequently when riding in...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-6 6 eau18771 removing and installing panels the panels shown need to be removed to perform some of the maintenance jobs described in this chapter. Refer to this section each time a panel needs to be removed and installed. Eau36630 panels a and c to remove one ...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-7 6 eau33990 panels b and d to remove one of the panels 1. Remove the rider seat. (see page 3-18.) 2. Remove the screw, and then re- move the panel as shown. To install the panel 1. Place the panel in its original posi- tion, and then install the screw. 2. Ins...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-8 6 before installing a spark plug, the spark plug gap should be measured with a wire thickness gauge and, if necessary, adjusted to specification. Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating surface, and then wipe off any grime from the spark pl...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-9 6 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 as fol- lows. A. Fit the rubber protector on...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-10 6 3. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it off. 4. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil. 5. Remove the engine oil filler cap with the special wrench. 6. Remove the engine oil drain bolt to drain the oil from...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-11 6 10. Install the engine oil drain bolt, and then tighten it to the specified torque. Note: check the washer for damage and re- place it if necessary. 11. Add the specified amount of the recommended engine oil, and then install and tighten the oil filler ca...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-12 6 15. Install and tighten the quick fasten- er screws, and then install the bolt. Eau20070 coolant the coolant level should be checked before each ride. In addition, the cool- ant must be changed at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lu...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-13 6 caution: eca10470 ● if coolant is not available, use distilled water or soft tap water instead. Do not use hard water or salt water since it is harmful to the engine. ● if water has been used instead of coolant, replace it with cool- ant as soon as possib...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-14 6 eau34020 replacing the air filter element the air filter element should be re- placed at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. Replace the air filter element more frequently if you are riding in un- usually wet or dust...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-15 6 6. Remove the air filter element. 7. Install a new air filter element into the air filter case. Caution: eca10480 ● make sure that the air filter ele- ment is properly seated in the air filter case. ● the engine should never be op- erated without the air ...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-16 6 eau34300 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 lubrication chart. The engine should be warm before making this adjustment...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-17 6 eau21401 valve clearance the valve clearance changes with use, resulting in improper air-fuel mixture and/or engine noise. To prevent this from occurring, the valve clearance must be adjusted by a yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic m...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-18 6 evenly from side to side. Properly adjust the suspension for your load, and check the condition and pres- sure of your tires. Never over- load your vehicle. Make sure that the total weight of the cargo, rid- er, passenger, and accessories (cowling, saddle...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-19 6 ● after extensive tests, only the tires listed below have been ap- proved for this model by yamaha motor co., ltd. ● always make sure that the valve caps are securely installed to prevent air pressure leakage. ● use only the tire valves and valve cores li...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-20 6 eau33890 adjusting the clutch lever free play the clutch lever free play should mea- sure 10.0–15.0 mm (0.39–0.59 in) as shown. Periodically check the clutch le- ver free play and, if necessary, adjust it as follows. To increase the clutch lever free play...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-21 6 eau22390 checking the front and rear brake pads the front and rear brake pads must be checked for wear at the intervals spec- ified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. Eau36890 front brake pads each front brake pad is provided with wear ind...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-22 6 before riding, check that the brake fluid is above the minimum level mark and replenish if necessary. A low brake fluid level may indicate worn brake pads and/or brake system leakage. If the brake fluid level is low, be sure to check the brake pads for we...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-23 6 eau22760 drive chain slack the drive chain slack should be checked before each ride and adjusted if necessary. Eau22771 to check the drive chain slack 1. Place the motorcycle on the side- stand. Note: when checking and adjusting the drive chain slack, the...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-24 6 3. Tighten the locknuts, then the axle nut to their specified torques. 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, otherwi...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-25 6 eau23100 checking and lubricating the cables the operation of all control cables and the condition of the cables should be checked before each ride, and the ca- bles and cable ends should be lubricat- ed if necessary. If a cable is damaged or does not mov...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-26 6 eau23200 checking and lubricating the sidestand the operation of the sidestand should be checked before each ride, and the sidestand pivot and metal-to-metal contact surfaces should be lubricated if necessary. Warning ewa10730 if the sidestand does not mo...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-27 6 eau23271 checking the front fork the condition and operation of the front fork must be checked as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic main- tenance and lubrication chart. To check the condition warning ewa10750 securely support the vehicle ...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-28 6 eau23290 checking the wheel bearings the front and rear wheel bearings must be checked at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica- tion chart. If there is play in the wheel hub or if the wheel does not turn smoothly, have a yamaha ...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-29 6 warning ewa10760 ● electrolyte is poisonous and dangerous since it contains sul- furic acid, which causes severe burns. Avoid any contact with skin, eyes or clothing and al- ways shield your eyes when working near batteries. In case of contact, administer...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-30 6 eau34052 replacing the fuses the main fuse and the electronic fuel injection fuse are located under the rid- er seat. (see page 3-18.) the fuse box, which contains the fuses for the individual circuits, is located be- hind the cowling shown. If a fuse is ...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-31 6 5. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a new fuse of the specified amperage. Caution: eca10640 do not use a fuse of a higher amper- age rating than recommended to avoid causing extensive damage to the electrical system and possibly a fire. 6. Turn the...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-32 6 8. Place the cowling in its original po- sition, and then install and tighten the quick fastener screws. Note: make sure that the projections are in- serted into the slots. 9. Install the quick fasteners. Note: to install a quick fastener, push its pin ba...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-33 6 warning ewa10790 headlight bulbs get very hot. There- fore, keep flammable products away from a lit headlight bulb, and do not touch the bulb until it has cooled down. 3. Place a new headlight bulb into po- sition, and then secure it with the bulb holder....

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-34 6 warning ewa10790 headlight bulbs get very hot. There- fore, keep flammable products away from a lit headlight bulb, and do not touch the bulb until it has cooled down. 4. Place a new headlight bulb into po- sition, and then secure it with the bulb holder....

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-35 6 eau24180 tail/brake light this model is equipped with an led type of tail/brake light. If the tail/brake light does not come on, have a yamaha dealer check it. Eau24202 replacing a turn signal light bulb 1. Remove the turn signal light lens by removing th...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-36 6 3. Remove the defective bulb by pull- ing it out. 4. Insert a new bulb into the socket. 5. Install the socket (together with the bulb) by pushing it in. 6. Install the license plate light unit by installing the screws. Eau33910 replacing an auxiliary ligh...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-37 6 7. Install the auxiliary light bulb cover by installing the quick fastener. Note: to install the quick fastener, push the center pin out so that it will protrude from the fastener head, insert the fas- tener into the auxiliary light bulb cover, and then p...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-38 6 eau24360 front wheel eau33921 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. Loosen the wheel axle pinch bolts, ...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-39 6 note: make sure that there is enough space between the brake pads before install- ing the brake calipers onto the brake discs. 5. Install the brake hose holders by installing the bolts and nuts. 6. Secure the wheel axle by installing the axle bolt, and th...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-40 6 eau25080 rear wheel eau25311 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. 2. Lift the rear...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-41 6 ● make sure that there is enough space between the brake pads be- fore installing the wheel. 2. Install the drive chain onto the rear sprocket. 3. Install the axle nut, and then lower the rear wheel so that it is on the ground. 4. Adjust the drive chain s...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-42 6 eau25911 troubleshooting charts starting problems or poor engine performance warning ewa10840 keep away open flames and do not smoke while checking or working on the fuel system. Check the fuel level in the fuel tank. 1. Fuel there is enough fuel. There i...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-43 6 engine overheating warning ewa10400 ● do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may be blown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the engine has cooled. ● after...

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    Motorcycle care and storage 7-1 7 eau26020 care while the open design of a motorcycle reveals the attractiveness of the tech- nology, it also makes it more vulnera- ble. Rust and corrosion can develop even if high-quality components are used. A rusty exhaust pipe may go un- noticed on a car, however...

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    Motorcycle care and storage 7-2 7 den part of the windshield to make sure that it does not leave any marks. If the windshield is scratched, use a quality plastic polishing compound after washing. After normal use remove dirt with warm water, a mild detergent, and a soft, clean sponge, and then rinse...

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    Motorcycle care and storage 7-3 7 4. To prevent corrosion, it is recom- mended to apply a corrosion pro- tection spray on all metal, including chrome- and nickel-plat- ed, surfaces. 5. Use spray oil as a universal clean- er to remove any remaining dirt. 6. Touch up minor paint damage caused by stone...

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    Motorcycle care and storage 7-4 7 3. Perform the following steps to pro- tect the cylinders, piston rings, etc. From corrosion. A. Remove the spark plug caps and spark plugs. B. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into each spark plug bore. C. Install the spark plug caps onto the spark plugs, and then ...

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    Specifications 8-1 8 dimensions: overall length: 2085 mm (82.1 in) overall width: 720 mm (28.3 in) overall height: 1105 mm (43.5 in) seat height: 835 mm (32.9 in) wheelbase: 1415 mm (55.7 in) ground clearance: 135 mm (5.31 in) minimum turning radius: 3400 mm (133.9 in) weight: with oil and fuel: 194...

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    Specifications 8-2 8 gear ratio: 1st: 38/15 (2.533) 2nd: 33/16 (2.063) 3rd: 37/21 (1.762) 4th: 35/23 (1.522) 5th: 30/22 (1.364) 6th: 33/26 (1.269) chassis: frame type: diamond caster angle: 24.00 ° trail: 97.0 mm (3.82 in) front tire: type: tubeless size: 120/70 zr17m/c (58w) manufacturer/model: dun...

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    Specifications 8-3 8 battery: model: ytz10s voltage, capacity: 12 v, 8.6 ah headlight: bulb type: halogen bulb bulb voltage, wattage × quantity: headlight: 12 v, 55.0 w × 4 tail/brake light: led front turn signal light: 12 v, 10.0 w × 2 rear turn signal light: 12 v, 10.0 w × 2 auxiliary light: 12 v,...

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    Consumer information 9-1 9 eau26351 identification numbers record the key identification number, vehicle identification number and mod- el label information in the spaces pro- vided below for assistance when ordering spare parts from a yamaha dealer or for reference in case the vehi- cle is stolen. ...

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    Consumer information 9-2 9 eau33941 model label the model label is affixed to the frame under the passenger seat. (see page 3-18.) record the information on this la- bel in the space provided. This informa- tion will be needed when ordering spare parts from a yamaha dealer. Warning ewa12371 do not t...

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    Index a air filter element, replacing ................... 6-14 auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-36 b battery................................................... 6-28 brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ..................... 6-25 brake fluid, changing .....................

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    Index troubleshooting .................................... 6-41 troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-42 turn signal indicator lights ...................... 3-3 turn signal light bulb, replacing ............ 6-35 turn signal switch ................................. 3-13 v valve clearanc...

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    A5-yoko_blank.Fm page 1 tuesday, april 8, 2003 11:43 am.

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    A5-yoko_blank.Fm page 1 tuesday, april 8, 2003 11:43 am.

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    Printed on recycled paper yamaha motor co., ltd. Printed in japan 2005.08-0.4 × 1 cr (e).