Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in the tank.
WARNING
Gasoline and gasoline vapors are
extremely flammable. To avoid fires
and explosions and to reduce the
risk of injury when refueling, follow
these instructions.

Fuel tank filler tube
Maximum fuel level
WARNING
Gasoline is poisonous and can
cause injury or death. Handle gasoline
with care. Never siphon gasoline
by mouth. If you should swallow
some gasoline or inhale a lot of gasoline
vapor, or get some gasoline in
your eyes, see your doctor immediately.
If gasoline spills on your skin,
wash with soap and water. If gasoline
spills on your clothing, change
your clothes.
| Recommended fuel: PREMIUM UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY Fuel tank capacity: 13.8 L (3.65 US gal, 3.04 Imp.gal) Fuel reserve amount (when the fuel level warning indicator flashes): 1.6 L (0.42 US gal, 0.35 Imp.gal) |
NOTICE
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause severe
damage to internal engine parts,
such as the valves and piston rings,
as well as to the exhaust system.
Your Yamaha engine has been designed to use premium unleaded gasoline with a research octane number of 95 or higher. If knocking (or pinging) occurs, use a gasoline of a different brand. Use of unleaded fuel will extend spark plug life and reduce maintenance costs.
Fuel tank cap
Catalytic convertersChecking the radiator
1. Check:
Radiator fins
obstruction clean.
Apply compressed air to the rear of the radiator.
Damage repair or replace.
NOTE:
Straighten any flattened fins with a thin, flat-head
screwdriver.
2. Check:
Radiator hoses
Cracks/damage Replace.
3. Measure:
Radiator cap ...
Drive chain slack
The drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
To check the drive chain slack
Place the motorcycle on the sidestand.
TIP
When checking and adjusting the drive
chain slack, there should be no weight
on the motorcycle.
Shift the transmission in ...
Checking the throttle body joint and air filter case joint
1. Remove:
Right lower side cowling
Left lower side cowling
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
2. Check:
Throttle body joint "1"
Air filter case joint "2"
Cracks/damage Replace.
3. Install:
Right lower side cowling
Left lower side cowling
Refer to "GENERAL CHAS ...