Instrument and control functions3-433This may cause the unit to ex-plode due to excessive gaspressure. Do not deform or damage thecylinder in any way. Cylinderdamage will result in poordamping performance. Do not dispose of a damaged orworn-out shock absorber as-sembly yourself. Take the shockabsorber assembly to a Yamahadealer for any service.EAU15306SidestandThe sidestand is located on the leftside of the frame. Raise the sidestandor lower it with your foot while holdingthe vehicle upright.TIPThe built-in sidestand switch is part ofthe ignition circuit cut-off system,which cuts the ignition in certain situa-tions. (See the following section for anexplanation of the ignition circuit cut-off system.)WARNINGEWA10242The vehicle must not be ridden withthe sidestand down, or if the side-stand cannot be properly moved up(or does not stay up), otherwise thesidestand could contact the groundand distract the operator, resultingin a possible loss of control.Yamaha’s ignition circuit cut-offsystem has been designed to assistthe operator in fulfilling the respon-sibility of raising the sidestand be-fore starting off. Therefore, checkthis system regularly and have aYamaha dealer repair it if it does notfunction properly.
