Table of contentsLocation of important labels........... 1-1Safety information ........................... 2-1Description ....................................... 3-1Left view ......................................... 3-1Right view ....................................... 3-2Controls and instruments................ 3-3Special features ............................... 4-1YRC (Yamaha Ride Control) .......... 4-1Glossary ......................................... 4-3Cruise control system ..................... 4-3Instrument and control functions... 5-1Immobilizer system......................... 5-1Main switch/steering lock................ 5-2Handlebar switches ........................ 5-3Indicator lights and warninglights............................................ 5-5Display............................................ 5-8MENU screen ............................... 5-13Clutch lever................................... 5-27Shift pedal..................................... 5-27Brake lever ................................... 5-27Brake pedal .................................. 5-28ABS .............................................. 5-28Fuel tank cap ................................ 5-29Fuel............................................... 5-30Fuel tank overflow hose................ 5-31Catalytic converter........................ 5-32Seat.............................................. 5-32Adjusting the front fork ................. 5-33Adjusting the shock absorberassembly................................... 5-34Luggage strap holders ................. 5-35EXUP system ............................... 5-36Auxiliary DC jack .......................... 5-36Sidestand ..................................... 5-37Ignition circuit cut-off system........ 5-37For your safety – pre-operationchecks .............................................. 6-1Operation and important ridingpoints................................................ 7-1Starting the engine ......................... 7-1Shifting ........................................... 7-2Tips for reducing fuelconsumption ............................... 7-3Engine break-in .............................. 7-3Parking ........................................... 7-4Periodic maintenance andadjustment ....................................... 8-1Owner’s tool kits............................. 8-2Periodic maintenance chart forthe emission control system ....... 8-3General maintenance andlubrication chart .......................... 8-5Checking the spark plugs............... 8-9Canister........................................ 8-10Engine oil and oil filter cartridge... 8-10Coolant ........................................ 8-13Air filter element........................... 8-17Checking the engine idlingspeed........................................ 8-17Checking the throttle grip freeplay........................................... 8-17Valve clearance ........................... 8-18Tires............................................. 8-18Cast wheels ................................. 8-20Adjusting the clutch lever freeplay........................................... 8-21Checking the brake lever freeplay........................................... 8-21Brake light switches ..................... 8-22Checking the front and rearbrake pads................................ 8-22Checking the brake fluid level...... 8-23Changing the brake fluid.............. 8-24Drive chain slack.......................... 8-24Cleaning and lubricating thedrive chain ................................ 8-26Checking and lubricating thecables ....................................... 8-26Checking and lubricating thethrottle grip and cable............... 8-27Checking and lubricating thebrake and shift pedals .............. 8-27Checking and lubricating thebrake and clutch levers ............ 8-28