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Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. OWNER’S MANUAL MT01A 5YU-28199-27...
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EAU46090 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold.
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EAU10102 Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling! As the owner of the MT01A, you are benefiting from Yamaha’s vast experience and newest technology regarding the design and manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability.
IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION EAU10132 Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations: This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
TABLE OF CONTENTS LOCATION OF IMPORTANT Luggage strap holders ....4-20 Checking the throttle grip free LABELS ..........1-1 EXUP system ....... 4-20 play ........... 7-14 Sidestand ........4-21 Valve clearance ......7-15 SAFETY INFORMATION ....2-1 Ignition circuit cut-off system ..4-21 Tires ..........
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Replacing the fuses ......7-28 Replacing a headlight bulb ...7-29 Tail/brake light ......7-31 Replacing a turn signal light bulb ...........7-31 Replacing the license plate light bulb ...........7-32 Replacing an auxiliary light bulb ...7-33 Supporting the motorcycle ....7-34 Troubleshooting ......7-35 Troubleshooting chart ....7-36 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE ..........8-1...
Read and understand all of the labels on your vehicle. They contain important information for safe and proper operation of your vehicle. Never remove any labels from your vehicle. If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off, a replacement label is available from your Yamaha dealer.
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LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS STATIONARY NOISE TEST INFORMATION TESTED 92 dB(A) 3563 r/min SILENCING SYSTEM : YAMAHA IDENTIFICATION : 5YUM-1 5YUM-2 5YU-2118G-20 TIRE INFORMATION Cold tire normal pressure should be set as follows. • Up to 90 kg (198 lbs) load FRONT : 250 kPa, (2.50 kgf/cm²), 36 psi...
SAFETY INFORMATION EAU10288 Safe Riding • Ride where other motorists can Perform the pre-operation checks each see you. Avoid riding in another time you use the vehicle to make sure it motorist’s blind spot. Be a Responsible Owner is in safe operating condition. Failure to Many accidents involve inexperi- As the vehicle’s owner, you are respon- inspect or maintain the vehicle properly...
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SAFETY INFORMATION due to excessive speed or under- This motorcycle is designed for on- A passenger should also observe cornering (insufficient lean angle road use only. It is not suitable for the above precautions. for the speed). off-road use. • Always obey the speed limit and Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning never travel faster than warrant- Protective Apparel...
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Yamaha accessories, which are avail- of the motorcycle is changed. To avoid to minimize imbalance or instabili- able only from a Yamaha dealer, have the possibility of an accident, use ex- been designed, tested, and approved treme caution when adding cargo or Shifting weights can create a sud- by Yamaha for use on your vehicle.
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• Accessories fitted to the handle- Use caution when adding electri- genuine Yamaha accessories, recog- bar or the front fork area can cal accessories. If electrical acces- nize that some aftermarket accessories...
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SAFETY INFORMATION Check that the fuel cock (if equipped) is in the “OFF” position and that there are no fuel leaks. Point the front wheel straight ahead on the trailer or in the truck bed, and choke it in a rail to pre- vent movement.
Do not expose any key to exces- a Yamaha dealer to have them re-reg- sively high temperatures. istered. Do not use the key with the red Do not place any key close to bow for driving.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS Keep other immobilizer system EAU10472 EAU36870 Main switch/steering lock keys away from the main switch All electrical circuits are supplied with as they may cause signal inter- power, the meter lighting, taillight, li- ference. cense plate light and auxiliary lights come on, and the engine can be start- ed.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS turned to “OFF”, if the temperature of 2. Push the key in from the “OFF” po- The steering must be locked before the the sensor for the muffler covers ex- sition, and then turn it to “LOCK” key can be turned to “...
3.0 seconds. If this oc- EAU11080 High beam indicator light “ ” curs, have a Yamaha dealer check the This indicator light comes on when the vehicle. high beam of the headlight is switched EAU11534 Engine trouble warning light “...
“ON”, or if the indicator light remains on, have a clock a Yamaha dealer check the electrical a self-diagnosis device circuit. a brightness control mode 1. Clock When the key is turned to “OFF”...
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS Tachometer Clock mode Odometer and tripmeter modes 1. Tachometer 1. Clock 1. Odometer/tripmeter/fuel reserve tripmeter 2. Tachometer red zone Pushing the “SELECT” button switches To set the clock The electric tachometer allows the rider the display between the odometer 1.
If a problem is detected in the immobi- key and both standard keys to a and traveling 5 km (3 mi). lizer system circuits, the immobilizer Yamaha dealer and have the stan- system indicator light will flash and the dard keys re-registered. Self-diagnosis device display will indicate an error code.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS Brightness control mode Item number “1” is displayed. 1. LCD 2. Item number “2” 1. Tachometer panel 1. Tachometer panel 3. Brightness level 2. LCD 2. Item number “1” 3. Tachometer needle 3. Brightness level 6. Push the “SELECT” button to se- The brightness can be adjusted for the 4.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS position. To cancel the turn signal EAU12733 EAU12830 Hazard switch “ ” Clutch lever lights, push the switch in after it has re- With the key in the “ON” or “ ” posi- turned to the center position. tion, use this switch to turn on the haz- ard lights (simultaneous flashing of all EAU12500...
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS Make sure that the appropriate setting EAU12871 EAU33851 Shift pedal Brake lever on the adjusting dial is aligned with the arrow mark on the clutch lever. The clutch lever is equipped with a clutch switch, which is part of the igni- tion circuit cut-off system.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS be sure to set it by aligning a groove on EAU12941 EAU13074 Brake pedal Fuel tank cap the adjusting knob with the “ ” mark on the brake lever. 1. Brake pedal 1. Fuel tank cap lock cover 2.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU13221 Fuel The fuel tank cap cannot be closed un- Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in less the key is in the lock. In addition, the tank. the key cannot be removed if the cap is EWA10881 WARNING not properly closed and locked.
Make sure that the end of the fuel tank breather/overflow hose is not Your Yamaha engine has been de- blocked, and clean it if necessary. signed to use regular unleaded gaso- Make sure that the end of the fuel...
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU13445 ECA10701 EAU36692 Catalytic converters Seat NOTICE This vehicle is equipped with catalytic Use only unleaded gasoline. The use converters in the exhaust system. To remove the seat of leaded gasoline will cause unre- 1. Insert the key into the seat lock, EWA10862 pairable damage to the catalytic WARNING...
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU36934 Adjusting the front fork EWA10180 WARNING Always adjust both fork legs equal- ly, otherwise poor handling and loss of stability may result. This front fork is equipped with spring preload adjusting bolts, rebound damp- ing force adjusting screws and com- 1.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS Spring preload setting: Rebound damping setting: Compression damping setting: Minimum (soft): Minimum (soft): Minimum (soft): 17 click(s) in direction (b)* 16 click(s) in direction (b)* Standard: Standard: Standard: 15 click(s) in direction (b)* 7 click(s) in direction (b)* Maximum (hard): Maximum (hard): Maximum (hard):...
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU36754 2. To increase the spring preload and Adjusting the shock absorber thereby harden the suspension, assembly turn the adjusting nut in direction This shock absorber assembly is (a). To decrease the spring pre- equipped with a spring preload adjust- load and thereby soften the sus- ing nut, a rebound damping force ad- pension, turn the adjusting nut in...
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS Rebound damping force Compression damping force To increase the rebound damping force To increase the compression damping To obtain a precise adjustment, it is ad- and thereby harden the rebound damp- force and thereby harden the compres- visable to check the actual total number ing, turn the adjusting knob in direction sion damping, turn the adjusting screw...
EAU36700 EAU15282 Luggage strap holders EXUP system worn-out shock absorber as- This model is equipped with Yamaha’s sembly yourself. Take the shock EXUP (EXhaust Ultimate Power valve) absorber assembly to a Yamaha system. This system boosts engine dealer for any service.
EAU44892 Sidestand Ignition circuit cut-off system Yamaha dealer repair it if it does not The sidestand is located on the left side The ignition circuit cut-off system (com- function properly. of the frame. Raise the sidestand or...
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS WARNING With the engine turned off: 1. Move the sidestand down. If a malfunction is noted, have a Yamaha 2. Make sure that the engine stop switch is set to “ ”. dealer check the system before riding.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level. 7-10 • Check vehicle for oil leakage. • Check operation. • If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system. • Check brake pads for wear. Front brake • Replace if necessary.
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• Make sure that operation is smooth. • Check throttle grip free play. Throttle grip 7-14, 7-23 • If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip free play and lubricate cable and grip housing. • Make sure that operation is smooth. Control cables 7-23 •...
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• Tighten if necessary. Instruments, lights, signals • Check operation. — and switches • Correct if necessary. • Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system. Sidestand switch 4-21 • If system is not working correctly, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle.
The neutral indicator with the engine off, and do not light should come on. If not, ask a tow the motorcycle for long dis- Yamaha dealer to check the elec- tances. The transmission is trical circuit. properly lubricated only when 3.
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS EAU17213 Parking When parking, stop the engine, and then remove the key from the main switch. EWA10311 WARNING Since the engine and exhaust system can become very hot, park in a place where pedestri- ans or children are not likely to touch them and be burned.
– possibly leading to pending on the weather, terrain, geo- that is certified (if applicable). Yamaha death. See page 2-2 for more in- graphical location, and individual use, dealers are trained and equipped to...
From 50000 km (30000 mi), repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 10000 km (6000 mi). Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and technical skills.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU1770C General maintenance and lubrication chart ODOMETER READING ANNUAL ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1000 km 10000 km 20000 km 30000 km 40000 km CHECK (600 mi) (6000 mi) (12000 mi) (18000 mi) (24000 mi) √ 1 * Air filter element •...
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ODOMETER READING ANNUAL ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1000 km 10000 km 20000 km 30000 km 40000 km CHECK (600 mi) (6000 mi) (12000 mi) (18000 mi) (24000 mi) • Check chain slack, alignment and condition. Every 1000 km (600 mi) and after washing the motorcycle, riding in the rain or Drive chain •...
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ODOMETER READING ANNUAL ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1000 km 10000 km 20000 km 30000 km 40000 km CHECK (600 mi) (6000 mi) (12000 mi) (18000 mi) (24000 mi) Rear suspension re- lay arm and con- √...
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Hydraulic brake and clutch service • Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid and clutch fluid levels. • Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers as well as clutch master and release cylinders, and change the brake and clutch fluids.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU18760 Removing and installing the cowling 1. Cowling 1. Cowling 2. Bolt 2. Projection 3. Grommet 1. Cowling The cowling shown above needs to be Make sure that the grommet fits over removed to perform some of the main- the projection.
Do not attempt to diagnose 0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in) such problems yourself. Instead, have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. Clean the surface of the spark plug If a spark plug shows signs of electrode gasket and its mating surface, and then...
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU3680B 3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set- Engine oil and oil filter car- tles, remove the engine oil filler tridge cap, wipe the engine oil dipstick The engine oil level should be checked clean, insert it back into the oil filler before each ride.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ECA10900 NOTICE Skip steps 8–12 if the oil filter cartridge Make sure that the oil filler cap is se- is not being replaced. curely tightened, otherwise oil may 8. Remove rectifier/regulator seep out when the engine is run- bolts, and then move the rectifi- ning.
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Make sure that the O-ring is properly 17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf) An oil filter wrench is available at a seated. Yamaha dealer. 12. Place the rectifier/regulator in the 11. Install the new oil filter cartridge original position, install its bolts, 10.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 20. Install the cowling. Tightening torques: Engine oil drain bolt (crankcase): Be sure to wipe off spilled oil on any 43 Nm (4.3 m·kgf, 31 ft·lbf) parts after the engine and exhaust sys- Engine oil drain bolt (oil tank): tem have cooled down.
Check the engine idling speed and, if maintenance and lubrication chart. necessary, have it corrected by a Have a Yamaha dealer replace the air Yamaha dealer. filter element. Engine idling speed: 850–950 r/min 1.
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi) Rear: from occurring, the valve clearance the specified tires. 290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi) must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer 90–196 kg (198–432 lb): at the intervals specified in the periodic Tire air pressure Front: maintenance and lubrication chart.
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The tire tread depth limits may differ WARNING in it, or if the sidewall is cracked, con- from country to country. Always comply tact a Yamaha dealer immediately and The front and rear tires should with the local regulations. have the tire replaced.
The wheel rims should be checked surfaces until they have been model by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. for cracks, bends, warpage or oth- “broken in”. Therefore, it is ad- er damage before each ride. If any...
EAU22392 wear indicator groove almost appears, Brake light switches Checking the front and rear have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads brake pads as a set. The front and rear brake pads must be checked for wear at the intervals spec-...
Observe these precautions: brake fluid level goes down sud- 1. Minimum level mark When checking the fluid level, denly, have a Yamaha dealer Rear brake make sure that the top of the brake check the cause. fluid reservoir is level.
Drive chain slack clutch fluids The drive chain slack should be checked before each ride and adjusted Have a Yamaha dealer change the if necessary. brake and clutch fluids at the intervals specified in the TIP after the periodic EAU22774 maintenance and lubrication chart.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT To prevent this from occurring, EAU23025 Cleaning and lubricating the keep the drive chain slack with- drive chain in the specified limits. [ECA10571] The drive chain must be cleaned and lubricated at the intervals specified in Using the alignment marks on each the periodic maintenance and lubrica- drive chain puller, make sure that both...
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU44272 EAU43600 Recommended lubricant: Checking and lubricating the Checking and lubricating the Lithium-soap-based grease brake and shift pedals brake and clutch levers Brake pedal Brake lever Shift pedal Clutch lever The operation of the brake and shift The operation of the brake and clutch pedals should be checked before each levers should be checked before each...
WARNING push down hard on the handlebars If the sidestand does not move up several times to check if the front and down smoothly, have a Yamaha fork compresses and rebounds dealer check or repair it. Otherwise, smoothly. the sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator, re- sulting in a possible loss of control.
To charge the battery once a month and fully charge it if Electrolyte is poisonous and Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat- necessary. dangerous since it contains sul- tery as soon as possible if it seems to 3.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT is turned to “OFF”, then con- EAU47180 Replacing the fuses nect the positive lead before The main fuse, the fuel injection system connecting the negative lead. fuse, and the fuse box, which contains [ECA16840] the fuses for the individual circuits, are 4.
4. If the fuse immediately blows of the bulb, and the bulb life will again, have a Yamaha dealer be adversely affected. Thor- check the electrical system. oughly clean off any dirt and fin-...
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT To replace the high beam head- light bulb a. Remove the headlight bulb holder cover by turning it coun- terclockwise. 1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb. 1. Headlight coupler 2. Headlight bulb holder To replace a headlight bulb c.
2. Install the headlight unit by install- 2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by ing the bolts. pushing it in and turning it counter- 3. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the clockwise. headlight beam if necessary. 3. Insert a new bulb into the socket, push it in, and then turn it clock- wise until it stops.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU36812 6. Install the license plate light cover Replacing the license plate by installing the screws. light bulb 1. Remove the license plate light cov- er by removing the screws. 1. Screw 2. License plate light lens 3.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU36842 Replacing an auxiliary light bulb This model is equipped with three aux- iliary lights. If an auxiliary light bulb burns out, replace it as follows. 1. Bolt 1. Screw 2. Headlight unit side cover bracket 3.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU24350 a jack either under each side of the Supporting the motorcycle frame in front of the rear wheel or under Since this model is not equipped with a each side of the swingarm. centerstand, follow these precautions when removing the front and rear wheel or performing other maintenance requiring the motorcycle to stand up-...
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.
Remove the spark plugs and check the electrodes. The engine does not start. Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. Check the battery. 4. Battery The engine turns over The battery is good.
Rust and corrosion can develop matte colored finished parts. Be Cleaning even if high-quality components are sure to consult a Yamaha dealer for ECA15092 advice on what products to use be- used. A rusty exhaust pipe may go un- NOTICE fore cleaning the vehicle.
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE off any detergent residue using pounds for plastic may leave plenty of water, as it is harmful scratches on the windshield. Salt sprayed on roads in the winter may to plastic parts. Test the product on a small hid- remain well into spring.
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WARNING mufflers is normal and cannot be removed. Contaminants on the brakes or tires Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad- can cause loss of control. vice on what products to use. After cleaning Make sure that there is no oil or Washing, rainy weather or humid 1.
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE EAU26203 2. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel e. Remove the spark plug caps Storage stabilizer (if available) to prevent from the spark plugs, and then the fuel tank from rusting and the install the spark plugs and the Short-term fuel from deteriorating.
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE Make any necessary repairs before storing the motorcycle.
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SPECIFICATIONS Bulb voltage, wattage × quantity: Signaling system fuse: 10.0 A Low beam headlight: 12 V, 51.0 W × 1 Ignition fuse: 25.0 A High beam headlight: 12 V, 55.0 W × 1 Parking lighting fuse: 10.0 A Tail/brake light: Muffler cover fan fuse: 15.0 A Front turn signal light:...
Record the vehicle identification num- ber and model label information in the spaces provided below for assistance when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer or for reference in case the vehicle is stolen. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 1. Vehicle identification number 1.
CONSUMER INFORMATION EAU26570 Motorcycle noise regulation (for Australia) TAMPERING WITH NOISE CON- TROL SYSTEM PROHIBITED: Owners are warned that the law may prohibit: a. The removal or rendering inopera- tive by any person other than for purposes of maintenance, repair or replacement, of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the pur-...
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INDEX Front fork, adjusting ......4-16 Front fork, checking.......7-25 Air filter element........7-14 Parking............ 6-4 Fuel ............4-13 Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ....7-33 Part locations .......... 3-1 Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ..6-3 Pass switch..........4-9 Fuel level warning light......4-4 Battery ..........7-27 Fuel tank breather/overflow hose..4-14 Brake and clutch fluids, changing..
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INDEX Wheel bearings, checking..... 7-26 Wheels ..........7-17...
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