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NOTICE
ECA23P1072
 Engine oil also lubricates the clutch and the 
wrong oil types or additives could cause 
clutch slippage. Therefore, do not add any 
chemical additives or use engine oils with a 
grade of CD or higher and do not use oils la-
beled “ ENERGY CONSERVING II”.
 Do not allow foreign materials to enter the 
crankcase.
4. Start the engine, warm it up for several min- utes, and then turn it off.
5. Check the engine oil level again.
TIP
Before checking the engine oil level, wait a few 
minutes until the oil has settled.
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CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
1. Start the engine, warm it up for several min- utes, and then turn it off.
2. Place a container under the engine oil drain  bolts.
3. Remove: Engine oil filler cap  “1”
(along with the O-ring)
4. Remove: Engine oil drain bolt (oil tank)  “1”
(along with the gasket  “2”)
 Engine oil drain bolt (crankcase)  “3”
(along with the gasket  “4”) 5. Drain:
Engine oil
(completely from the oil tank and crankcase)
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a. Remove the engine guard.
Refer to “ GENERAL CHASSIS ” on page 4-1.
b. Remove the oil filter cartridge  “1” with an oil 
filter wrench  “2”.
c. Lubricate the O-ring  “3” of the new oil filter 
cartridge with a thin coat of lithium-soap-
based grease.
NOTICE
ECA13390
Make sure the O-ring  “3” is positioned cor-
rectly in the groove of the oil filter cartridge.
–20 –10 0
1020 30 40 50 C
10 30 50 70 90 110
0 130 F
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40
SAE 20W-40
SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-50
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  Oil filter wrench
90890-01426
YU-38411
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d. Tighten the new oil filter cartridge to specifi- cation with an oil filter wrench.
e. Install the engine guard. Refer to  “GENERAL CHASSIS ” on page 4-1.
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7. Install: Engine oil drain bolt (crankcase)
(along with the gasket  )
 Engine oil drain bolt (oil tank)
(along with the gasket  )
8. Fill: Crankcase
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended engine oil)
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When assembling the engine after disassembly, 
pour the engine oil in two stages. First, pour in 
3.50 L (3.70 US qt, 3.08 Imp.qt) of oil, then start 
the engine and allow it to idle for 10 –20 seconds. 
Stop the engine, and then pour in the remainder 
of the specified amount.
NOTICE
ECA23P1065
When starting the engine, make sure the oil 
filler cap is securely fitted into the crank-
case.
9. Install: Engine oil filler cap
(along with the O-ring  )
10.Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
11.Check: Engine
(for engine oil leaks)
12.Check: Engine oil level
Refer to “ CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL 
LEVEL”  on page 3-23.
13.Check:
Engine oil pressure
Refer to “ MEASURING THE ENGINE OIL 
PRESSURE ” on page 3-25.
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MEASURING THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
1. Check: Engine oil level
Below the minimum level mark   Add the 
recommended engine oil to the proper level.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several min- utes, and then turn it off.
NOTICE
ECA13410
When the engine is cold, the engine oil will 
have a higher viscosity, causing the engine 
oil pressure to increase. Therefore, be sure 
to measure the engine oil pressure after 
warming up the engine.
3. Remove:
Engine guard
Refer to “ GENERAL CHASSIS ” on page 4-1.
4. Remove:
Sub-gallery bolt
WARNING
EWA12980
The engine, muffler and engine oil are ex-
tremely hot.
5. Install:
Oil pressure gauge set “1”
 Oil pressure adapter B  “2”
T R.. Oil filter cartridge
17 Nm (1.7 m· kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
T R..  Engine oil drain bolt (crankcase)
20 Nm (2.0 m· kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
Engine oil drain bolt (oil tank) 20 Nm (2.0 m· kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
 Engine oil quantity
Total amount4.20 L (4.44 US qt, 3.70 Imp.qt)
Without oil filter cartridge re-
placement 3.10 L (3.28 US qt, 2.73 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replace-
ment 3.40 L (3.59 US qt, 2.99 Imp.qt)
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6. Measure: Engine oil pressure
Out of specification   Adjust.
7. Install: Sub-gallery bolt
8. Install: Engine guard
Refer to  “GENERAL CHASSIS ” on page 4-1.
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CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
TIP
 Place the vehicle on the centerstand.
Make sure the vehicle is upright. 2. Check:
Coolant level
The coolant level should be between the 
maximum level mark  “a” and minimum level 
mark  “b”.
Below the minimum level mark   Add the 
recommended coolant to the proper level.
NOTICE
ECA13470
 Adding water instead of coolant lowers the 
antifreeze content of the coolant. If water is 
used instead of coolant check, and if nec-
essary, correct the antifreeze concentra-
tion of the coolant.
 Use only distilled water. However, if dis-
tilled water is not available, soft water may 
be used.
3. Start the engine, warm it up for several min- utes, and then turn it off.
4. Check: Coolant level
TIP
Before checking the coolant level, wait a few 
minutes until it settles.
EAS21120
CHECKING THE COOLING SYSTEM
1. Remove:
Throttle bodies
Refer to “ THROTTLE BODIES ” on page 7-6.
2. Check:
Radiator “1”
 Radiator inlet hose  “2”
 Radiator outlet hose  “3”
 Radiator outlet pipe  “4”
 Water pump inlet hose  “5”
Cracks/damage   Replace.
Refer to “ RADIATOR ” on page 6-1,  “THER-
MOSTAT”  on page 6-4 and  “WATER PUMP ” 
on page 6-6.
  Oil pressure gauge set
90890-03120
Fuel & oil pressure gauge YM-03153
Oil pressure adapter B 90890-03124
  Oil pressure
65.0 kPa/1100 r/min (0.65 
kgf/cm ²/1100 r/min, 9.4 psi/1100 
r/min) at oil temperature of 
65.0– 75.0 °C (149.00 –167.00  °F)
Engine oil pressure Possible causes
Below specification 
Faulty oil pump
 Clogged oil strainer
 Leaking oil passage
 Broken or dam-
aged oil seal
Above specification 
Leaking oil passage
 Faulty oil strainer
 Oil viscosity too 
high
T R..  Sub-gallery bolt
8 Nm (0.8 m ·kgf, 5.8 ft· lbf)
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3. Install: Throttle bodies
Refer to  “THROTTLE BODIES ” on page 7-6.
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CHANGING THE COOLANT
1. Remove: Left side cowling
Refer to  “GENERAL CHASSIS ” on page 4-1.
2. Remove: Radiator cap  “1”
WARNING
EWA13030
A hot radiator is under pressure. Therefore, 
do not remove the radiator cap when the en-
gine is hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may 
be blown out, which could cause serious in-
jury. When the engine has cooled, open the 
radiator cap as follows:
Place a thick rag or a towel over the radiator 
cap and slowly turn the radiator cap counter-
clockwise toward the detent to allow any re-
sidual pressure to escape. When the hissing  sound has stopped, press down on the radi-
ator cap and turn it counterclockwise to re-
move.
3. Remove:
Coolant drain bolt (water pump)  “1”
(along with the copper washer  “2”)
4. Drain: Coolant
(from the engine and radiator)
5. Remove: Coolant reservoir  “1”
 Coolant reservoir cap  “2”
6. Drain: Coolant
(from the coolant reservoir)
7. Install:
Coolant reservoir
8. Install: Coolant drain bolt (water pump)
(along with the copper washer  )
9. Fill: Cooling system
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended coolant)
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T R..  Coolant reservoir bolt
7 Nm (0.7 m ·kgf, 5.1 ft· lbf)
T R.. Coolant drain bolt (water pump)
10 Nm (1.0 m ·kgf, 7.2 ft· lbf)
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Handling notes for coolant
Coolant is potentially harmful and should be 
handled with special care.
WARNING
EWA13040
 If coolant splashes in your eyes, thorough-
ly wash them with water and consult a doc-
tor.
 If coolant splashes on your clothes, quickly 
wash it away with water and then with soap 
and water.
 If coolant is swallowed, induce vomiting 
and get immediate medical attention.
NOTICE
ECA13480
Adding water instead of coolant lowers the 
antifreeze content of the coolant. If water is 
used instead of coolant check, and if nec-
essary, correct the antifreeze concentra-
tion of the coolant.
 Use only distilled water. However, if dis-
tilled water is not available, soft water may 
be used.
 If coolant comes into contact with painted 
surfaces, immediately wash them with wa-
ter.
Do not mix different types of antifreeze.
10.Install: Radiator cap
11.Fill: Coolant reservoir
(with the recommended coolant to the maxi-
mum level mark  “a”) 12.Install:
Coolant reservoir cap
13.Start the engine, warm it up for several min- utes, and then stop it.
14.Check:
Coolant level
Refer to “ CHECKING THE COOLANT LEV-
EL ” on page 3-26.
TIP
Before checking the coolant level, wait a few 
minutes until the coolant has settled.
15.Install:
Left side cowling
Refer to “ GENERAL CHASSIS ” on page 4-1.
EAS21460
CHECKING THE FINAL GEAR OIL LEVEL
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
TIP
 Place the vehicle on the centerstand.
Make sure the vehicle is upright.
2. Remove: Final gear oil filler bolt  “1”
(along with the gasket  “2”)
3. Check: Final gear oil level
The final gear oil level should be to the bot-
tom brim  “3” of the filler hole.
Below the bottom brim   Add the recom-
mended final gear oil to the proper level.
  Recommended antifreeze
High-quality ethylene glycol anti-
freeze containing corrosion in-
hibitors for aluminum engines
Mixing ratio1:1 (antifreeze:water)
Radiator capacity (including all 
routes)
1.83 L (1.93 US qt, 1.61 Imp.qt)
Coolant reservoir capacity (up 
to the maximum level mark) 0.26 L (0.27 US qt, 0.23 Imp.qt)
  Ty p e
Yamaha genuine shaft drive 
gear oil SAE 80 API GL-5 or SAE 
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4. Install: Final gear oil filler bolt
(along with the gasket  )
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CHANGING THE FINAL GEAR OIL
1. Place the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Place a container under the final gear case.
3. Remove: Final gear oil filler bolt  “1”
(along with the gasket  “2”)
 Final gear oil drain bolt  “3”
(along with the gasket  “4”)
Completely drain the final gear case of its oil.
4. Install: Final gear oil drain bolt
(along with the gasket  )
5. Fill: Final gear case
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended final gear oil)
NOTICE
ECA23P1039
Take care not to allow foreign material to en-
ter the final gear case.
6. Check:
Oil level
Refer to “ CHECKING THE FINAL GEAR OIL 
LEVEL”  on page 3-28.
7. Install: Final gear oil filler bolt
(along with the gasket  )
EAS23P1019
CHECKING THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES
1. Check: Front brake light switch operation
 Rear brake light switch operation
When operating the brake lever and brake 
pedal, confirm that the brake light turns on.
Faulty   Refer to “ CHECKING THE 
SWITCHES ” on page 8-127.
EAS21330
ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT 
SWITCH
TIP
The rear brake light switch is operated by move-
ment of the brake pedal. The rear brake light 
switch is properly adjusted when the brake light 
comes on just before the braking effect starts.
1. Check: Rear brake light operation timing
Incorrect   Adjust.
2. Adjust: Rear brake light operation timing
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a. Hold the main body  “1” of the rear brake light 
switch so that it does not rotate and turn the 
adjusting nut  “2” in direction  “a” or  “b” until the 
rear brake light comes on at the proper time.
T R..  Final gear oil filler bolt
23 Nm (2.3 m· kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
T R..  Final gear oil drain bolt
23 Nm (2.3 m· kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
  Quantity
0.20 L (0.21 US qt, 0.18 Imp.qt)
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23 Nm (2.3 m ·kgf, 17 ft· lbf)
Direction  “a”
Brake light comes on sooner.
Direction  “b”
Brake light comes on later.
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EAS21690
CHECKING AND LUBRICATING THE 
CABLES
The following procedure applies to all of the in-
ner and outer cables.
WARNING
EWA13270
Damaged outer cable may cause the cable to 
corrode and interfere with its movement. Re-
place damaged outer cable and inner cables 
as soon as possible.
1. Check: Outer cable
Damage   Replace.
2. Check: Cable operation
Rough movement   Lubricate.
TIP
Hold the cable end upright and pour a few drops 
of lubricant into the cable sheath or use a suit-
able lubricating device.
EAS23P1073
CHECKING THE THROTTLE GRIP 
OPERATION
1. Check:
Throttle cables
Damage/deterioration   Replace.
 Throttle cable installation
Incorrect   Reinstall the throttle cables.
Refer to  “HANDLEBAR ” on page 4-75.
2. Check: Throttle grip movement
Rough movement   Lubricate or replace the 
defective part(s).
TIP
With the engine stopped, turn the throttle grip 
slowly and release it. Make sure that the throttle 
grip turns smoothly and returns properly when 
released. 
Repeat this check with the handlebar turned all 
the way to the left and right.
3. Check: Throttle cable free play  “a”
Out of specification   Adjust.
4. Adjust: Throttle cable free play
TIP
Prior to adjusting the throttle cable free play, 
throttle body synchronization should be adjusted 
properly.
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a. Slide back the rubber cover  “1”.
b. Loosen the locknut “2”.
c. Turn the adjusting nut  “3” in direction  “a” or “b” 
until the specified throttle cable free play is 
obtained.
d. Tighten the locknut.  Recommended lubricant
Suitable cable lubricant
  Recommended lubricant
Suitable cable lubricant
1
2
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a
  Throttle cable free play
3.0– 5.0 mm (0.12– 0.20 in)
Direction  “a”
Throttle cable free play is increased.
Direction  “b”
Throttle cable free play is decreased.
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e. Slide the rubber cover to its original position.
TIP
Make sure that the adjusting nut is covered com-
pletely by the rubber cover.
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EAS23P1074
CHECKING THE SWITCHES, LIGHTS AND 
SIGNALS
1. Check that all switches operate and that all  lights come on.
Refer to  “INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL 
FUNCTIONS ” in Owner ’s manual.
Faulty   Refer to  “CHECKING THE 
SWITCHES ” on page 8-127 and  “CHECK-
ING THE BULBS AND BULB SOCKETS ” on 
page 8-130.
EAS21810
ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT BEAMS
1. Adjust: Headlight beam (vertically)
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a. Turn the adjusting screws  “1” in direction  “a” 
or “b”.
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2. Adjust: Headlight beam (horizontally)
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a. Turn the adjusting screws  “1” in direction  “a” 
or “b”.
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EAS21790
REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS
The following procedure applies to both of the 
headlight bulbs.
1. Remove: Headlight bulb cover  “1”
2. Disconnect: Headlight coupler  “1”
3. Detach: Headlight bulb holder  “1”
4. Remove:
Headlight bulb  “2”
Direction “a”
Headlight beam is raised.
Direction “b” Headlight beam is lowered.
Direction “a” Headlight beam moves to the right.
Direction “b” Headlight beam moves to the left.
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WARNING
EWA13320
Since the headlight bulb gets extremely hot, 
keep flammable products and your hands 
away from the bulb until it has cooled down.
5. Install: Headlight bulb 
Secure the new headlight bulb with the head-
light bulb holder.
NOTICE
ECA13690
Avoid touching the glass part of the head-
light bulb to keep it free from oil, otherwise 
the transparency of the glass, the life of the 
bulb and the luminous flux will be adversely 
affected. If the headlight bulb gets soiled, 
thoroughly clean it with a cloth moistened 
with alcohol or lacquer thinner.
6. Attach:
Headlight bulb holder
7. Connect: Headlight coupler
8. Install: Headlight bulb cover
EAS23P1076
REPLACING THE AUXILIARY LIGHT BULBS
The following procedure applies to both of the 
auxiliary light bulbs.
1. Remove: Headlight assembly
Refer to  “GENERAL CHASSIS ” on page 4-1.
2. Remove: Auxiliary light socket “1”
3. Remove: Auxiliary light bulb  “1” 4. Install:
Auxiliary light bulb 
 Auxiliary light socket
5. Install:
Headlight assembly
Refer to “ GENERAL CHASSIS ” on page 4-1.
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