2008 Yamaha Motorsports Raider Owners Manual - Page 27
2008 Yamaha Motorsports Raider Manual
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 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. Gasohol There are two types of gasohol: gasohol containing ethanol and that containing methanol. Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if the ethanol content does not exceed 10%. Gasohol containing methanol is not recommended by Yamaha because it can cause damage to the fuel system or vehicle performance problems. EAU13441 EAU44460 Catalytic converter This vehicle is equipped with catalytic converters in the exhaust system. EWA10860 Steering lock WARNING The exhaust system is hot after operation. Make sure that the exhaust system has cooled down before doing any maintenance work. ECA10700 3 CAUTION: The following precautions must be observed to prevent a fire hazard or other damages. G Use only unleaded gasoline. The use of leaded gasoline will cause unrepairable damage to the catalytic converter. G Never park the vehicle near possible fire hazards such as grass or other materials that easily burn. G Do not allow the engine to idle too long. 1. Steering lock 2. Lock. To lock the steering 1. Turn the handlebar all the way to the left. 2. Insert the key into the steering lock, located on the frame near the head pipe, and then turn it 1/2 turn clockwise. 3. Check that the steering is locked, and then remove the key from the lock. 3-10