Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner's Manual.
WARNING
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of
an accident or equipment damage.
Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be
corrected by the procedures provided in
this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM | CHECKS |
Fuel |
|
Engine oil |
|
Coolant |
|
Front brake |
|
Rear brake |
|
Clutch |
|
Throttle grip |
|
Control cables |
|
Drive chain |
|
Wheels and tires |
|
Brake and shift pedals |
|
Brake and clutch levers |
|
Sidestand |
|
Chassis fasteners |
|
Instruments, lights, signals and switches |
|
Sidestand switch |
|
Battery |
|
Coolant
The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the coolant
must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
To check the coolant level
Place the vehicle on a level surface
and hold it in an upright position.
TIP
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Changing the coolant
1. Remove:
Lower side cowlings
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
2. Remove:
Radiator cap "1"
WARNINGA hot radiator is under pressure.
Therefore,
do not remove the radiator cap when the engine
is hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may
be blown out, which c ...
Ignition circuit cut-off system
The ignition circuit cut-off system (comprising
the sidestand switch, clutch
switch and neutral switch) has the following
functions.
It prevents starting when the transmission
is in gear and the sidestand
is up, but the clutch lever is
not pulled.
It prevents starting when the t ...