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INDEX

Air filter element, cleaning..................... 6-10

Battery................................................... 6-23
Brake and clutch levers,

checking and lubricating ..................... 6-20

Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-19
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-18
Brake lever.............................................. 3-5
Brake lever free play, adjusting............. 6-16
Brake pedal............................................. 3-5

Cables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-19
Carburetors, adjusting........................... 6-11
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Clutch lever ............................................. 3-4
Clutch lever free play, adjusting............ 6-15

Dimmer switch ........................................ 3-4

Engine break-in....................................... 5-4
Engine idling speed............................... 6-11
Engine oil ................................................ 6-7
Engine, starting a warm .......................... 5-2
Engine stop switch .................................. 3-4
Engine trouble warning light.................... 3-2

Final gear oil ........................................... 6-9
Front and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-17
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-22
Fuel ......................................................... 3-6
Fuel cock................................................. 3-7

Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel tank cap .......................................... 3-6
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-25

Handlebar switches ................................ 3-3
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-26
Helmet holder ....................................... 3-10
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-2
Horn switch............................................. 3-4

Identification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-14
Indicator and warning lights.................... 3-2

Key identification number ....................... 9-1

Labels, location of................................... 1-5
Luggage strap holders.......................... 3-13

Main switch/steering lock........................ 3-1
Model label ............................................. 9-2

Neutral indicator light.............................. 3-2
Noise regulation (for Australia) ............... 9-2

Oil level warning light.............................. 3-2

Panel, removing and installing................ 6-5
Parking ................................................... 5-4
Part locations.......................................... 2-1
Pass switch............................................. 3-4
Periodic maintenance and

lubrication chart.................................... 6-2

Pre-operation check list .......................... 4-2

Rear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-17
Rear suspension, lubricating................. 6-21

Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-12
Throttle grip and cable,

checking and lubricating ..................... 6-19

Tires ......................................................6-13
Tool kit..................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-29
Troubleshooting chart ...........................6-30
Turn signal indicator light ........................ 3-2
Turn signal light bulb or

tail/brake light bulb, replacing ............. 6-27

Turn signal switch ...................................3-4

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Summary of Contents for 2005 V Star XVS1100T

Page 1: ...PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD PRINTED IN JAPAN 2004 07 0 3 1 CR E 5PB 28199 23 XVS1100T OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...U5PB23E0 book Page 2 Friday July 16 2004 4 29 PM ...

Page 3: ...s to enjoy all advantages of your XVS1100 The owner s manual does not only instruct you in how to operate inspect and maintain your motorcycle but also in how to safeguard yourself and others from trouble and injury In addition the many tips given in this manual will help keep your motorcycle in the best possible condition If you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha de...

Page 4: ...n your motorcycle and this manual If you have any questions concerning this manual please consult your Yamaha dealer WARNING EWA10030 PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS MOTORCYCLE The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the motorcycle operator a ...

Page 5: ... MANUAL 2004 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition July 2004 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan U5PB23E0 book Page 2 Friday July 16 2004 4 29 PM ...

Page 6: ...c maintenance and lubrication chart 6 2 Removing and installing the panel 6 5 Checking the spark plugs 6 5 Engine oil 6 7 Final gear oil 6 9 Cleaning the air filter element 6 10 Adjusting the carburetors 6 11 Adjusting the engine idling speed 6 11 Checking the throttle cable free play 6 12 Valve clearance 6 12 Tires 6 13 Spoke wheels 6 15 Adjusting the clutch lever free play 6 15 Adjusting the bra...

Page 7: ...orting the motorcycle 6 28 Troubleshooting 6 29 Troubleshooting chart 6 30 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7 1 Care 7 1 Storage 7 3 SPECIFICATIONS 8 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 1 Identification numbers 9 1 Motorcycle noise regulation for Australia 9 2 U5PB23E0 book Page 2 Friday July 16 2004 4 29 PM ...

Page 8: ...ents have been caused by an automobile driver who did not see the motorcycle Making yourself conspicuous appears to be very effective in reducing the chance of this type of accident Therefore Wear a brightly colored jacket Use extra caution when ap proaching and passing through intersections since intersec tions are the most likely places for motorcycle accidents to oc cur Ride where other motoris...

Page 9: ...ace shield or goggles Wind in your unprotected eyes could contribute to an impairment of vision which could delay seeing a hazard The use of a jacket heavy boots trousers gloves etc is effective in preventing or reducing abrasions or lacerations Never wear loose fitting clothes otherwise they could catch on the control levers footrests or wheels and cause injury or an accident Never touch the engi...

Page 10: ... Use extreme caution when selecting and installing any ac cessories Keep the following guidelines in mind as well as those provided under Load ing when mounting accessories Never install accessories or carry cargo that would impair the perfor mance of your motorcycle Care fully inspect the accessory before using it to make sure that it does not in any way reduce ground clearance or cornering clear...

Page 11: ... off before leaving the motorcycle unattended and remove the key from the main switch When parking the motor cycle note the following The engine and exhaust system may be hot therefore park the motorcycle in a place where pe destrians or children are not like ly to touch these hot areas Do not park the motorcycle on a slope or soft ground otherwise it may fall over Do not park the motorcycle near ...

Page 12: ...SAFETY INFORMATION 1 5 1 EAU10381 Location of important labels Please read the following important labels carefully before operating this vehicle 1 2 3 U5PB23E0 book Page 5 Friday July 16 2004 4 29 PM ...

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Page 14: ...rber assembly spring preload adjusting ring page 3 11 5 Helmet holder page 3 10 6 Rear turn signal light page 6 27 7 Tail brake light page 6 27 8 Storage compartment page 3 10 9 Owner s tool kit page 6 1 10 Fuse box page 6 25 11 Engine oil level check window page 6 7 U5PB23E0 book Page 1 Friday July 16 2004 4 29 PM ...

Page 15: ...ffler 2 Battery page 6 23 3 Main fuse page 6 25 4 Fuel tank page 3 6 5 Front turn signal light page 6 27 6 Main switch steering lock page 3 1 7 Air filter element page 6 10 8 Brake pedal page 3 5 U5PB23E0 book Page 2 Friday July 16 2004 4 29 PM ...

Page 16: ...ver page 3 4 2 Left handlebar switches page 3 3 3 Starter choke lever page 3 8 4 Speedometer unit page 3 3 5 Fuel tank cap page 3 6 6 Right handlebar switches page 3 3 7 Throttle grip page 6 12 8 Brake lever page 3 5 U5PB23E0 book Page 3 Friday July 16 2004 4 29 PM ...

Page 17: ...he steering is locked and all electrical systems are off The key can be re moved To lock the steering 1 Turn the handlebars all the way to the left 2 Push the key in from the OFF po sition and then turn it to LOCK while still pushing it 3 Remove the key To unlock the steering Push the key in and then turn it to OFF while still pushing it WARNING EWA10060 Never turn the key to OFF or LOCK while the...

Page 18: ...r a few seconds then go off have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir cuit NOTE Even if the oil level is sufficient the warning light may flicker when riding on a slope or during sudden acceleration or deceleration but this is not a mal function EAU11500 Engine trouble warning light This warning light comes on or flashes when an electrical circuit monitoring the engine is defective When this o...

Page 19: ... TRIP button again and hold it down for at least one second The trip meter can be used to estimate the dis tance that can be traveled with a full tank of fuel This information will enable you to plan future fuel stops NOTE This model is not equipped with a ta chometer however it has a built in speed limiter which prevents the en gine speed from exceeding approxi mately 6800 r min and the vehicle s...

Page 20: ...before starting the engine Set this switch to to stop the engine in case of an emergen cy such as when the vehicle overturns or when the throttle cable is stuck EAU12710 Start switch Push this switch to crank the engine with the starter CAUTION ECA10050 See page 5 1 for starting instruc tions prior to starting the engine EAU12820 Clutch lever The clutch lever is located at the left handlebar grip ...

Page 21: ...tant mesh transmission equipped on this motorcycle EAU12890 Brake lever The brake lever is located at the right handlebar grip To apply the front brake pull the lever toward the handle bar grip EAU12941 Brake pedal The brake pedal is on the right side of the motorcycle To apply the rear brake press down on the brake pedal 1 Shift pedal 1 Brake lever 1 Brake pedal U5PB23E0 book Page 5 Friday July 1...

Page 22: ... the lock cover NOTE The fuel tank cap cannot be installed unless the key is in the lock In addition the key cannot be removed if the cap is not properly installed and locked WARNING EWA10130 Make sure that the fuel tank cap is properly installed before riding EAU13210 Fuel Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in the tank Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler tube as shown WARNING EWA1...

Page 23: ...ging oc curs use a gasoline of a different brand or premium unleaded fuel Use of un leaded fuel will extend spark plug life and reduce maintenance costs EAU13550 Fuel cock The fuel cock supplies fuel from the tank to the carburetors while also filter ing it The fuel cock lever positions are ex plained as follows and shown in the il lustrations OFF With the fuel cock lever in this position fuel wil...

Page 24: ...fuel cock lever back to ON EAU13610 Starter choke lever Starting a cold engine requires a richer air fuel mixture which is supplied by the starter choke Move the lever in direction a to turn on the starter choke Move the lever in direction b to turn off the starter choke CAUTION ECA10990 Do not use the starter choke for more than 3 minutes as the exhaust pipe may discolor from excessive heat In ad...

Page 25: ...at in the original po sition and then install the nut Rider seat To remove the rider seat 1 Remove the passenger seat 2 Remove the bolts and seat brack et and then pull the rider seat up To install the rider seat 1 Insert the projections on the front of the rider seat into the seat hold ers as shown and then place the seat in the original position 1 Nut 1 Projection 2 Seat holder 1 Bolt 2 Seat bra...

Page 26: ...osition and then remove the key WARNING EWA10160 Never ride with a helmet attached to the helmet holder since the helmet may hit objects causing loss of con trol and possibly an accident EAU14481 Storage compartment The storage compartment is located on the left side of the vehicle To open the storage compartment 1 Slide the lock cover open insert the key into the lock and then turn it clockwise 1...

Page 27: ...y is locat ed under the rider seat and is equipped with a spring preload adjusting ring CAUTION ECA10100 Never attempt to turn an adjusting mechanism beyond the maximum or minimum settings Adjust the spring preload as follows 1 Remove the rider seat See page 3 9 2 Remove each quick fastener from the ignitor unit panel by pushing the center in with a screwdriver then pulling the fastener out 1 Stor...

Page 28: ...Use the special wrench included in the owner s tool kit to make the ad justment 6 Install the mudguard and ignitor unit panel by installing the quick fasteners NOTE To install a quick fastener push the pin back so that it will protrude from the fas tener head and then insert the fastener and push the protruding pin in until it is flush with the fastener head 1 Ignitor unit panel 1 Quick fastener 2...

Page 29: ...is a luggage strap holder on each passenger footrest EAU15300 Sidestand The sidestand is located on the left side of the frame Raise the sidestand or lower it with your foot while holding the vehicle upright NOTE The built in sidestand switch is part of the ignition circuit cut off system which cuts the ignition in certain situations See further down for an explanation of the ignition circuit cut ...

Page 30: ... in gear and the side stand is up but the clutch lever is not pulled It prevents starting when the trans mission is in gear and the clutch le ver is pulled but the sidestand is still down It cuts the running engine when the transmission is in gear and the sid estand is moved down Periodically check the operation of the ignition circuit cut off system according to the following procedure WARNING EW...

Page 31: ...ter the engine has stalled 10 Move the sidestand up 11 Keep the clutch lever pulled 12 Push the start switch Does the engine start The system is OK The motorcycle can be ridden This check is most reliable if performed with a warmed up engine The neutral switch may be defective The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The sidestand switch may be defective The motorcycle ...

Page 32: ...equences Therefore it is very important in addition to a thorough visual inspec tion to check the following points before each ride NOTE Pre operation checks should be made each time the vehicle is used Such an inspection can be accomplished in a very short time and the added safety it assures is more than worth the time involved WARNING EWA11150 If any item in the Pre operation check list is not ...

Page 33: ...r free play Adjust if necessary Check brake pads for wear Replace if necessary Check fluid level in reservoir If necessary add recommended brake fluid to specified level Check hydraulic system for leakage 6 16 6 17 6 18 Rear brake Check operation If soft or spongy have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system Check brake pads for wear Replace if necessary Check fluid level in reservoir If necessary ad...

Page 34: ...at operation is smooth Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary 6 20 Brake and clutch levers Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary 6 20 Sidestand Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pivot if necessary 6 21 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened Tighten if necessary Instruments lights signals and switc...

Page 35: ...lled and the sid estand up WARNING EWA10290 Before starting the engine check the function of the igni tion circuit cut off system ac cording to the procedure described on page 3 14 Never ride with the sidestand down 1 Turn the fuel cock lever to ON 2 Turn the key to ON and make sure that the engine stop switch is set to 3 Shift the transmission into the neu tral position NOTE When the transmission...

Page 36: ...ot come on when the key is turned to ON flashes or remains on after starting the engine have a Yamaha dealer check the elec trical circuit 6 After starting the engine move the starter choke back halfway CAUTION ECA11130 For maximum engine life always warm the engine up before starting off Never accelerate hard when the engine is cold 7 When the engine is warm turn the starter choke off NOTE The en...

Page 37: ...ngine is running Inade quate lubrication may damage the transmission Always use the clutch while changing gears to avoid damag ing the engine transmission and drive train which are not designed to withstand the shock of forced shifting EAU16800 Tips for reducing fuel consumption Fuel consumption depends largely on your riding style Consider the following tips to reduce fuel consumption Turn the st...

Page 38: ...hrottle 1000 1600 km 600 1000 mi Avoid prolonged operation above 1 2 throttle CAUTION ECA10331 After 1000 km 600 mi of operation the engine oil and final gear oil must be changed and the oil filter car tridge or element replaced 1600 km 1000 mi and beyond The vehicle can now be operated nor mally CAUTION ECA10270 If any engine trouble should occur during the engine break in period immediately have...

Page 39: ...ot familiar with mainte nance work have a Yamaha dealer do it for you EAU17450 Owner s tool kit The owner s tool kit is located inside the storage compartment See page 3 10 The service information included in this manual and the tools provided in the owner s tool kit are intended to assist you in the performance of preventive maintenance and minor repairs How ever additional tools such as a torque...

Page 40: ...NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING 1000 km ANNUAL CHECK 1 10 20 30 40 1 Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage 2 Fuel filter Check condition 3 Spark plugs Check condition Clean and regap Replace 4 Valves Check valve clearance Adjust 5 Air filter element Clean Replace 6 Clutch Check operation Adjust 7 Front brake Check operation fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage Repl...

Page 41: ...g for roughness Lubricate with lithium soap based grease Every 20000 km 15 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened 16 Sidestand Check operation Lubricate 17 Sidestand switch Check operation 18 Front fork Check operation and for oil leakage 19 Shock absorber assem bly Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage 20 Rear suspension relay arm and connec...

Page 42: ... level and vehicle for oil leakage 23 Engine oil filter element Replace 24 Final gear oil Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage Change 25 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 26 Moving parts and ca bles Lubricate 27 Throttle grip housing and cable Check operation and free play Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable 28 Muffler a...

Page 43: ... then install the bolt EAU19551 Checking the spark plugs The spark plugs are important engine components which are easy to check Since heat and deposits will cause any spark plug to slowly erode the spark plugs should be removed and checked in accordance with the periodic mainte nance and lubrication chart In addition the condition of the spark plugs can re veal the condition of the engine To remo...

Page 44: ...tead have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle 3 Check each spark plug for elec trode erosion and excessive car bon or other deposits and replace it if necessary To install a spark plug 1 Measure the spark plug gap with a wire thickness gauge and if nec essary adjust the gap to specifica tion 2 Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating surface and then wipe off any grime from the spar...

Page 45: ... an upright posi tion NOTE Make sure that the vehicle is positioned straight up when checking the oil level A slight tilt to the side can result in a false reading 2 Start the engine warm it up for several minutes and then turn it off 3 Wait a few minutes until the oil set tles and then check the oil level through the check window located at the bottom left side of the crank case NOTE The engine o...

Page 46: ... enters the crankcase 6 Start the engine and then let it idle for several minutes while checking it for oil leakage If oil is leaking im mediately turn the engine off and check for the cause NOTE After the engine is started the engine oil level warning light should go off if the oil level is sufficient CAUTION ECA10400 If the oil level warning light flickers or remains on immediately turn the engi...

Page 47: ...l in the final gear case NOTE The oil level should be at the brim of the filler hole 3 If the oil is below the brim of the fill er hole add sufficient oil of the rec ommended type to raise it to the correct level To change the final gear oil 1 Place an oil pan under the final gear case to collect the used oil 2 Remove the oil filler bolt and drain bolt to drain the oil from the final gear case 3 I...

Page 48: ...e frequently if you are riding in un usually wet or dusty areas 1 Remove the air filter case cover by removing the screws 2 Pull the air filter element out 3 Lightly tap the air filter element to remove most of the dust and dirt and then blow the remaining dirt out with compressed air as shown If the air filter element is damaged replace it 4 Insert the air filter element into the air filter case ...

Page 49: ...e CAUTION ECA10560 The carburetors have been set and extensively tested at the Yamaha factory Changing these settings without sufficient technical knowl edge may result in poor perfor mance of or damage to the engine EAU21340 Adjusting the engine idling speed The engine idling speed must be checked and if necessary adjusted as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubr...

Page 50: ...lly check the throttle cable free play and if neces sary have a Yamaha dealer adjust it EAU21401 Valve clearance The valve clearance changes with use resulting in improper air fuel mixture and or engine noise To prevent this from occurring the valve clearance must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart 1 Throttle stop screw Engin...

Page 51: ...tems close to the center of the vehicle and distribute the weight evenly from side to side Properly adjust the suspension for your load and check the condition and pres sure of your tires NEVER OVER LOAD YOUR VEHICLE Make sure that the total weight of the cargo rid er passenger and accessories cowling saddlebags etc if ap proved for this model does not ex ceed the maximum load of the vehicle Opera...

Page 52: ...t is not recommended to patch a punctured tube If unavoid able however patch the tube very carefully and replace it as soon as possible with a high quality product Tire information This motorcycle is equipped with spoke wheels and tube tires WARNING EWA10460 The front and rear tires should be of the same make and de sign otherwise the handling characteristics of the vehicle cannot be guaranteed Af...

Page 53: ...tire life Ride at moderate speeds after changing a tire since the tire sur face must first be broken in for it to develop its optimal characteris tics EAU22020 Adjusting the clutch lever free play The clutch lever free play should mea sure 5 0 10 0 mm 0 20 0 39 in as shown Periodically check the clutch le ver free play and if necessary adjust it as follows 1 Loosen the locknut at the clutch le ver...

Page 54: ...g screw in direction b 3 Tighten the locknut WARNING EWA10630 After adjusting the brake lever free play check the free play and make sure that the brake is working properly A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever can indicate the presence of air in the hydraulic system If there is air in the hy draulic system have a Yamaha dealer bleed the system before operating the motorcycle Air in the hydr...

Page 55: ...2321 Checking the front and rear brake pads Front brake Rear brake The front and rear brake pads must be checked for wear at the intervals spec ified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart Each brake pad is provided with a wear indicator groove which allows you to check the brake pad wear without having to disassem ble the brake To check the brake pad wear check the wear indicator groov...

Page 56: ...the recommended quality brake fluid otherwise the rubber seals may deteriorate causing leakage and poor braking perfor mance Refill with the same type of brake fluid Mixing fluids may result in a harmful chemical reaction and lead to poor braking performance Be careful that water does not en ter the brake fluid reservoir when refilling Water will significantly lower the boiling point of the fluid ...

Page 57: ...the condition of the cables should be checked before each ride and the ca bles and cable ends should be lubricat ed if necessary If a cable is damaged or does not move smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or replace it WARNING EWA10720 Damage to the outer sheath may in terfere with proper cable operation and will cause the inner cable to rust Replace a damaged cable as soon as possible to prevent u...

Page 58: ...d be lu bricated if necessary EAU23140 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers The operation of the brake and clutch levers should be checked before each ride and the lever pivots should be lu bricated if necessary Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease all pur pose grease Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease all pur pose grease U5PB23E0 book Page 20 Friday July 16...

Page 59: ...r it EAUM1650 Lubricating the swingarm pivots The swingarm pivots must be lubricat ed at the intervals specified in the peri odic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU23250 Lubricating the rear suspension The pivoting points of the rear suspen sion must be lubricated at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease all pur...

Page 60: ... to check if the front fork compresses and rebounds smoothly CAUTION ECA10590 If any damage is found or the front fork does not operate smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or re pair it EAU23280 Checking the steering Worn or loose steering bearings may cause danger Therefore the operation of the steering must be checked as fol lows at the intervals specified in the pe riodic maintenance and lubric...

Page 61: ...e a Yamaha dealer check the wheel bearings EAU23380 Battery The battery is located behind panel A See page 6 5 This model is equipped with a sealed type MF battery which does not re quire any maintenance There is no need to check the electrolyte or to add distilled water CAUTION ECA10620 Never attempt to remove the battery cell seals as this would permanent ly damage the battery 1 Positive battery...

Page 62: ...soon as possible if it seems to have discharged Keep in mind that the battery tends to discharge more quickly if the vehicle is equipped with optional electrical accessories To store the battery 1 If the vehicle will not be used for more than one month remove the battery fully charge it and then place it in a cool dry place 2 If the battery will be stored for more than two months check it at least...

Page 63: ... See page 3 9 2 Remove the quick fasteners shown by pushing the center in with a screwdriver then pulling the fastener out 3 Pull the ignitor unit panel outward to the right 4 Turn the key to OFF and turn off the electrical circuit in question 5 Remove the blown fuse and then install a new fuse of the specified amperage 1 Fuse box 2 Headlight fuse 3 Signaling system fuse 4 Ignition fuse 5 Carburet...

Page 64: ... from the fas tener head then insert the fastener and push the protruding pin in until it is flush with the fastener head 9 Install the rider seat EAU23792 Replacing the headlight bulb This model is equipped with a quartz bulb headlight If the headlight bulb burns out replace it as follows 1 Remove the headlight unit by re moving the screws 2 Disconnect the headlight coupler and then remove the bu...

Page 65: ...ass the luminosity of the bulb and the bulb life will be adversely af fected Thoroughly clean off any dirt and fingerprints on the headlight bulb using a cloth moistened with al cohol or thinner 5 Install the headlight bulb cover and then connect the coupler 6 Install the headlight unit by install ing the screws 7 Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary EAU24281 Replacing a tur...

Page 66: ...nd up right Check that the motorcycle is in a stable and level position before starting any maintenance A strong wooden box can be placed under the engine for added stability To service the front wheel 1 Stabilize the rear of the motorcycle by using a motorcycle stand or if an additional motorcycle stand is not available by placing a jack un der the frame in front of the rear wheel 2 Raise the fro...

Page 67: ... troubleshooting chart represents a quick and easy procedure for checking these vital systems your self 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 replace ment parts Imitation parts may look like Yamaha parts but they are often infe...

Page 68: ...nition Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Remove the spark plugs and check the electrodes 3 Ignition Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gaps or replace the spark plugs Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Check the battery Operate the electric starter 4 Battery The engine turns over q...

Page 69: ...leave the cleaner on the af fected area any longer than in structed Also thoroughly rinse the area off with water immedi ately dry it and then apply a cor rosion protection spray Improper cleaning can damage windshields cowlings panels and other plastic parts Use only a soft clean cloth or sponge with mild detergent and water to clean plastic Do not use any harsh chemical products on plastic parts...

Page 70: ...on After cleaning 1 Dry the motorcycle with a chamois or an absorbing cloth 2 Use a chrome polish to shine chrome aluminum and stainless steel parts including the exhaust system Even the thermally in duced discoloring of stainless steel exhaust systems can be re moved through polishing 3 To prevent corrosion it is recom mended to apply a corrosion pro tection spray on all metal including chrome an...

Page 71: ...ck that has an OFF posi tion Turn the fuel cock lever to OFF 3 Drain the carburetor float cham bers by loosening the drain bolts this will prevent fuel deposits from building up Pour the drained fuel into the fuel tank 4 Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer if available to prevent the fuel tank from rusting and the fuel from deteriorating 5 Perform the following steps to pro tect the cyli...

Page 72: ...eels are off the ground Alterna tively turn the wheels a little every month in order to prevent the tires from becoming degraded in one spot 8 Cover the muffler outlets with plas tic bags to prevent moisture from entering them 9 Remove the battery and fully charge it Store it in a cool dry place and charge it once a month Do not store the battery in an ex cessively cold or warm place less than 0 C...

Page 73: ... qt 2 64 Imp qt With oil filter element replacement 3 10 L 3 28 US qt 2 73 Imp qt Final gear oil Type SAE80 API GL 4 Hypoid gear oil Quantity 0 19 L 0 20 US qt 0 17 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Dry element Fuel Recommended fuel Unleaded gasoline only Fuel tank capacity 17 0 L 4 49 US gal 3 74 Imp gal Fuel reserve amount 4 5 L 1 19 US gal 0 99 Imp gal Carburetor Manufacturer MIKUNI Type x q...

Page 74: ... 225 kPa 33 psi 2 25 kgf cm Loading condition 90 200 kg 198 441 lb Front 225 kPa 33 psi 2 25 kgf cm Rear 250 kPa 36 psi 2 50 kgf cm Front wheel Wheel type Spoke wheel Rim size 18x2 15 Rear wheel Wheel type Spoke wheel Rim size 15M C x MT4 50 Front brake Type Dual disc brake Operation Right hand operation Recommended fluid DOT 4 Rear brake Type Single disc brake Operation Right foot operation Recom...

Page 75: ...l light 12 V 21 0 W 2 Meter lighting 14 V 1 4 W 2 Neutral indicator light 12 V 1 7 W 1 High beam indicator light 12 V 1 7 W 1 Oil level warning light 12 V 1 7 W 1 Turn signal indicator light 12 V 1 7 W 1 Engine trouble warning light 12 V 1 7 W 1 Fuses Main fuse 30 0 A Headlight fuse 15 0 A Signaling system fuse 10 0 A Ignition fuse 10 0 A Carburetor heater fuse 15 0 A Backup fuse 5 0 A U5PB23E0 bo...

Page 76: ...entification number The key identification number is stamped into the key tag Record this number in the space provided and use it for reference when ordering a new key EAU26400 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the steering head pipe Record this number in the space pro vided NOTE The vehicle identification number is used to identify your motorcycle and...

Page 77: ...YSTEM 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 pose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate pur chaser or while it is in use and b The use of the vehicle after such de...

Page 78: ...ation number 9 1 L Labels location of 1 5 Luggage strap holders 3 13 M Main switch steering lock 3 1 Model label 9 2 N Neutral indicator light 3 2 Noise regulation for Australia 9 2 O Oil level warning light 3 2 P Panel removing and installing 6 5 Parking 5 4 Part locations 2 1 Pass switch 3 4 Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart 6 2 Pre operation check list 4 2 R Rear brake light switch adj...

Page 79: ...INDEX V Valve clearance 6 12 Vehicle identification number 9 1 W Wheel bearings checking 6 23 Wheels 6 15 U5PB23E0 book Page 2 Friday July 16 2004 4 29 PM ...

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