Check the leads, couplers, and connectors for stains, rust, moisture, etc.
1. Disconnect:
2. Check:
Moisture → Dry with an air blower.
Rust/stains → Connect and disconnect several times.

3. Check:
Loose connection → Connect properly.
NOTE:
If the pin "1" on the terminal is flattened, bend it up.

4. Connect:
NOTE:
Make sure all connections are tight.
5. Check:

NOTE:
If there is no continuity, clean the terminals.
When checking the wire harness, perform steps (1) to (3).
As a quick remedy, use a contact revitalizer available at most part stores.

Circlips
Special toolsChecking the spark plug cap
1. Check:
Spark plug cap resistance
Out of specification Replace.
a. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark
plug lead.
b. Connect the pocket tester ( × 1k)
to the
spark plug cap as shown.
c. Measure the spark plug cap resistance. ...
Removing the lower bracket
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there
is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
Upper ring nut
Rubber washer
Lower ring nut "1"
Lower bracket
NOTE:
Remove the lower ring nut with the steering nut
wrench "2".
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Operation and important riding points
Read the Owner's Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of control,
which could cause an accident
or injury.
TIP ...