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 convertersCatalytic converters
This vehicle is equipped with catalytic
converters in the exhaust system.
WARNING
The exhaust system is hot after operation.
To prevent a fire hazard or
burns:
Do not park the vehicle near
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.
Park the vehic ...
Troubleshooting
Although Yamaha motorcycles receive
a thorough inspection before shipment
from the factory, trouble may occur during
operation. Any problem in the fuel,
compression, or ignition systems, for
example, can cause poor starting and
loss of power.
The following troubleshooting charts
repre ...
Checking the ignition timing
NOTE:
Prior to checking the ignition timing, check the
wiring connections of the entire ignition system.
Make sure all connections are tight and free of
corrosion.
1. Remove:
Rider seat
Left lower side cowling
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
2. Remove:
Timing mark acces ...