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 represent quick and easy procedures for checking these vital systems yourself. However, should your motorcycle require any repair, take it to a Yamaha dealer, whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools, experience, and know-how to service the motorcycle properly.
Use only genuine Yamaha replacement parts. Imitation parts may look like Yamaha parts, but they are often inferior, have a shorter service life and can lead to expensive repair bills.
WARNING
When checking the fuel system, do
not smoke, and make sure there are
no open flames or sparks in the area,
including pilot lights from water
heaters or furnaces. Gasoline or
gasoline vapors can ignite or explode,
causing severe injury or
property damage.
Rear wheel
Troubleshooting chartsStarting failures
Engine
1. Cylinder and cylinder head
- Loose spark plug
- Loose cylinder head or cylinder
- Damaged cylinder head gasket
- Damaged cylinder gasket
- Worn or damaged cylinder
- Incorrect valve clearance
- Improperly sealed valve
- Incorrect valve-to-valve-seat contact
- Incorrect valve timi ...
Cable routing
Front brake light switch lead
Right handlebar switch lead
Throttle cable
Main switch
Clutch cable
Clutch switch lead
Left handlebar switch lead
Sub-wire harness
Horn
Speed sensor lead
Front brake hose
Main switch lead
Left headlight assembly lead
Right headlight asse ...
Checking the brake fluid level
Front brake
Front brake
Minimum level mark
Rear brake
Rear brake
Minimum level mark
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to
enter the brake system, possibly causing
it to become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark an ...