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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

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With the engine turned off:
1. Move the sidestand down.
2. Make sure that the engine stop switch is turned on.
3. Turn the key on.
4. Shift the transmission into the neutral position.
5. Push the start switch.

Does the engine start?

With the engine still running:
6. Move the sidestand up.
7. Keep the clutch lever pulled.
8. Shift the transmission into gear.
9. Move the sidestand down.

Does the engine stall?

After 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.

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 should not be ridden

until

checked by a Yamaha dealer.

The clutch switch may be defective.

The motorcycle should not be ridden

until

checked by a Yamaha dealer.

YES

NO

YES

NO

YES

NO

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Summary of Contents for 2008 V-Star 1300

Page 1: ...12C 28199 21 XVS1300AX OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...U12C21E0 book Page 2 Thursday October 11 2007 3 35 PM ...

Page 3: ...o enjoy all advantages of your XVS1300AX 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 dea...

Page 4: ...f 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 Product and specifications are subject to change without notice The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death ...

Page 5: ...UAL 2007 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition October 2007 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan U12C21E0 book Page 2 Thursday October 11 2007 3 35 PM ...

Page 6: ...ing the spark plugs 6 6 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge 6 8 Coolant 6 11 Replacing the air filter element 6 12 Checking the throttle cable free play 6 13 Valve clearance 6 13 Tires 6 14 Cast wheels 6 16 Adjusting the clutch lever free play 6 16 Adjusting the brake lever free play 6 17 Adjusting the rear brake light switch 6 18 Checking the front and rear brake pads 6 18 Checking the brake flui...

Page 7: ...ubleshooting 6 33 Troubleshooting charts 6 34 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7 1 Matte color caution 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 U12C21E0 book Page 2 Thursday October 11 2007 3 35 PM ...

Page 8: ...s 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 you are approaching and passing through intersections since in tersections are the most likely places for motorcycle accidents to occur Ride where other moto...

Page 9: ...eld or goggles Wind in your unprotected eyes could contribute to an impairment of vision that 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 engine or ex...

Page 10: ...se 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 clearan...

Page 11: ...quate ventilation Always turn the engine 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 fa...

Page 12: ...SAFETY INFORMATION 1 5 1 EAU10381 Location of important labels Please read the following important labels carefully before operating this vehicle U12C21E0 book Page 5 Thursday October 11 2007 3 35 PM ...

Page 13: ...i Lire le manuel du propriétaire avant d utiliser ce véhicule Lesen Sie die Bedienungsanleitung bevor Sie dieses Fahrzeug fahren Antes de conducir este vehículo lea el Manual del Propietario 5RU 21568 00 280 2 80 41 280 2 80 41 1D7 21668 00 Cold tire normal pressure should be set as follows U12C21E0 book Page 6 Thursday October 11 2007 3 35 PM ...

Page 14: ...l injection system fuse page 6 27 5 Fuse box page 6 27 6 Main fuse page 6 27 7 Helmet holder page 3 15 8 License plate light page 6 31 9 Rear turn signal light page 6 30 10 Engine oil level check window page 6 8 11 Shift pedal page 3 11 12 Engine oil filler cap page 6 8 U12C21E0 book Page 1 Thursday October 11 2007 3 35 PM ...

Page 15: ...element page 6 12 6 Fuel tank cap page 3 12 7 Front brake fluid reservoir page 6 19 8 Brake pedal page 3 12 9 Rear brake light switch page 6 18 10 Engine oil filter cartridge page 6 8 11 Engine oil drain bolt page 6 8 12 Coolant reservoir page 6 11 13 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring page 3 15 U12C21E0 book Page 2 Thursday October 11 2007 3 35 PM ...

Page 16: ...ever page 3 11 2 Left handlebar switches page 3 9 3 Multi function meter unit page 3 6 4 Main switch steering lock page 3 2 5 Right handlebar switches page 3 9 6 Throttle grip page 6 13 7 Brake lever page 3 11 U12C21E0 book Page 3 Thursday October 11 2007 3 35 PM ...

Page 17: ... DEALER IMMEDIATELY IF IT IS LOST If the code re reg istering key is lost registering new codes in the standard keys is impossible The standard keys can still be used to start the vehicle however if code re registering is required i e if a new standard key is made or all keys are lost the entire immobi lizer system must be replaced Therefore it is highly recom mended to use either standard key and...

Page 18: ...d bow keep it in a safe place and only use it for code re registering EAU38530 ON All electrical circuits are supplied with power the meter lighting taillight li cense plate light and auxiliary light come on and the engine can be start ed The key cannot be removed NOTE The headlight comes on automatically when the engine is started and stays on until the key is turned to OFF even if the engine sta...

Page 19: ...tched off which may result in loss of control or an accident Make sure that the vehicle is stopped be fore turning the key to OFF or LOCK EAU34341 Parking The steering is locked and the taillight license plate light and auxiliary light are on The hazard lights and turn signal lights can be turned on but all other electrical systems are off The key can be removed The steering must be locked before ...

Page 20: ... oil lev el detection circuit is defective the following cycle will be repeated un til the malfunction is corrected The oil level warning light will flash ten times then go off for 2 5 seconds If this occurs have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle EAU42740 Fuel level warning light This warning light comes on when the fuel level drops below approximately 3 7 L 0 98 US gal 0 81 Imp gal When this occu...

Page 21: ...tive When this occurs have a Yamaha dealer check the self diagno sis system See page 3 8 for an expla nation of the self diagnosis device The electrical circuit of the warning light can be checked by turning the key to ON If the warning light does not come on for a few seconds then go off have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit EAU38620 Immobilizer system indicator light The electrical c...

Page 22: ...t set to zero a fuel reserve tripmeter which shows the distance traveled on the fuel reserve a clock a self diagnosis device a brightness control mode NOTE Be sure to turn the key to ON before using the SELECT switch and RESET switch except for setting the brightness control mode Speedometer When the key is turned to ON the speedometer needle will sweep once across the speed range and then return ...

Page 23: ...lay between the various tripmeter odometer and clock modes in the following order F TRIP TRIP 1 TRIP 2 Clock ODO F TRIP NOTE Push the side of the SELECT switch to switch the display in the re verse order To reset a tripmeter select it by push ing the or side of the SE LECT switch and then push the RESET switch for at least one sec ond If you do not reset the fuel reserve tripmeter manually it will...

Page 24: ...here are no other immobi lizer keys close to the main switch and do not keep more than one immobilizer key on the same key ring Immobilizer system keys may cause signal interfer ence which may prevent the engine from starting 2 If the engine starts turn it off and try starting the engine with the standard keys 3 If one or both of the standard keys do not start the engine take the vehicle the code ...

Page 25: ...ndlebar switches Left Right EAU12350 Pass switch Press this switch to flash the headlight EAU12400 Dimmer switch Set this switch to for the high beam and to for the low beam EAU12460 Turn signal switch To signal a right hand turn push this switch to To signal a left hand turn push this switch to When re leased the switch returns to the center 1 Pass switch 2 Dimmer switch 3 Turn signal switch 4 Ho...

Page 26: ...a malfunction EAU12733 Hazard switch With the key in the ON or posi tion use this switch to turn on the haz ard lights simultaneous flashing of all turn signal lights The hazard lights are used in case of an emergency or to warn other drivers when your vehicle is stopped where it might be a traffic hazard CAUTION ECA10061 Do not use the hazard lights for an extended length of time with the en gine...

Page 27: ...igni tion circuit cut off system See page 3 17 EAU12880 Shift pedal The shift pedal is located on the left side of the engine and is used in com bination with the clutch lever when shifting the gears of the 5 speed con stant mesh transmission equipped on this motorcycle NOTE Use your toes or heel to shift up and your toes to shift down EAU12890 Brake lever The brake lever is located at the right h...

Page 28: ...tank cap can be opened To close the fuel tank cap 1 Push the fuel tank cap into position with the key inserted in the lock 2 Turn the key counterclockwise to the original position remove it and then close the lock cover NOTE The fuel tank cap cannot be closed un less the key is in the lock In addition the key cannot be removed if the cap is not properly closed and locked WARNING EWA11090 Make sure...

Page 29: ...TION ECA11400 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 de signed to use regular unleaded gaso line with a research octane number of 91 or higher If knocking or pinging oc curs use a gasoline of a different brand or premium unleaded fuel Use...

Page 30: ...e catalytic converter Never park the vehicle near pos sible fire hazards such as grass or other materials that easily burn Do not allow the engine to idle too long EAU42750 Rider seat To remove the rider seat 1 Insert the key into the seat lock and then turn it counterclockwise 2 Lift the front of the seat up and then pull the seat off To install the rider seat 1 Insert the projection on the rear ...

Page 31: ...elmet from the hel met holder Remove the rider seat remove the hel met from the helmet holder and then install the seat EAU42540 Adjusting the shock absorber assembly This shock absorber assembly is equipped with a spring preload adjust ing ring allowing the spring preload to be adjusted to suit the rider s prefer ence It is recommended to have a Yamaha dealer adjust the spring preload CAUTION ECA...

Page 32: ...way as this will result in poor damping per formance Always have a Yamaha dealer service the shock absorber EAU15301 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 furth...

Page 33: ...n 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 EWA1...

Page 34: ...nd down Does the engine stall After 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 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 should not be ridden until checke...

Page 35: ...uences 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 wo...

Page 36: ... dealer bleed hydraulic system Check lever 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 17 6 18 6 19 Rear brake Check operation If soft or spongy have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system Check brake pads for wear Replace if necessary Check...

Page 37: ... operation is smooth Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary 6 21 Brake and clutch levers Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary 6 22 Sidestand Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pivot if necessary 6 23 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened Tighten if necessary Instruments lights signals and switche...

Page 38: ...in case of a turnover To start the engine after a turnover be sure to turn the main switch to OFF and then to ON Fail ing to do so will prevent the engine from starting even though the engine will crank when pushing the start switch EAU42881 Starting the engine In order for the ignition circuit cut off system to enable starting one of the following conditions must be met The transmission is in the...

Page 39: ... the start switch wait a few seconds and then try again Each starting attempt should be as short as possible to pre serve the battery Do not crank the en gine more than 10 seconds on any one attempt CAUTION ECA11130 For maximum engine life always warm the engine up before starting off Never accelerate hard when the engine is cold EAU16671 Shifting Shifting gears lets you control the amount of engi...

Page 40: ...the engine while shifting down and avoid high engine speeds with no load on the engine Turn the engine off instead of let ting it idle for an extended length of time e g in traffic jams at traffic lights or at railroad crossings EAU16841 Engine break in There is never a more important period in the life of your engine than the period between 0 and 1600 km 1000 mi For this reason you should read th...

Page 41: ... immediately have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle EAU17212 Parking When parking stop the engine and then remove the key from the main switch WARNING EWA10310 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 Do not park on a slope or on soft ground otherwise the vehicle may overturn CAUTION ECA10380 Never park in a...

Page 42: ...e not familiar with mainte nance work have a Yamaha dealer do it for you EAU17360 Owner s tool kit The owner s tool kit is located under the rider seat See page 3 14 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 wrench...

Page 43: ... ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING ANNUAL CHECK 1000 km 600 mi 10000 km 6000 mi 20000 km 12000 mi 30000 km 18000 mi 40000 km 24000 mi 1 Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage 2 Spark plugs Check condition Clean and regap Replace 3 Valves Check valve clearance Adjust 4 Air filter element Replace 5 Clutch Check operation Adjust 6 Front brake Check operation fluid level and vehi...

Page 44: ...Check belt tension Make sure that the rear wheel is properly aligned Every 4000 km 2500 mi 14 Steering bearings Check bearing play and steering for roughness Lubricate with lithium soap based grease Every 20000 km 12000 mi 15 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened 16 Brake lever pivot shaft Lubricate with silicone grease 17 Brake pedal pivot shaft Lubrica...

Page 45: ...ion re lay arm and con necting arm pivoting points Check operation Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 25 Fuel injection sys tem Adjust synchronization 26 Engine oil Change Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage 27 Engine oil filter car tridge Replace 28 Cooling system Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage Change Every 3 years 29 Front and rear brake switches Check operatio...

Page 46: ...rake master cylinders and calipers and change the brake fluid Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged 30 Moving parts and cables Lubricate 31 Throttle grip hous ing and cable Check operation and free play Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable 32 Muffler and exhaust pipe Check the screw clamp s for looseness 33 Ligh...

Page 47: ... the bolts EAU42430 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 remove a spark p...

Page 48: ...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 spark plug threads 3 Install the spark plug with the spark plug wrench and then tight en it to the specified torque NOTE...

Page 49: ...oil level check window located at the bottom left side of the crankcase NOTE The engine oil should be between the minimum and maximum level marks 4 If the engine oil is below the mini mum level mark add sufficient oil of the recommended type to raise it to the correct level To change the engine oil with or without oil filter cartridge replace ment 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face 2 Start th...

Page 50: ...hen tighten it to the specified torque with a torque wrench 8 Install the engine oil drain bolt and then tighten it to the specified torque 9 Refill with the specified amount of the recommended engine oil and then install and tighten the oil filler cap 1 Oil filter cartridge 2 Oil filter wrench 1 O ring 1 Torque wrench Tightening torque Oil filter cartridge 17 Nm 1 7 m kgf 12 ft lbf Tightening tor...

Page 51: ...everal 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 engine off and have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle 11 Turn the engin...

Page 52: ...nt reservoir NOTE The coolant should be between the minimum and maximum level marks 3 If the coolant is at or below the minimum level mark remove pan el A See page 6 6 4 Remove the coolant reservoir cap add coolant to the maximum level mark and then install the reservoir cap CAUTION ECA10471 If coolant is not available use distilled water or soft tap water instead Do not use hard water or salt wat...

Page 53: ...rly rout ed through the guide EAU33030 Changing the coolant WARNING EWA10380 Never attempt to remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot The coolant must be changed at the in tervals specified in the periodic mainte nance and lubrication chart Have a Yamaha dealer change the coolant EAU42441 Replacing the air filter element The air filter element should be re placed at the intervals specified ...

Page 54: ...1382 Checking the throttle cable free play The throttle cable free play should mea sure 4 0 6 0 mm 0 16 0 24 in at the throttle grip Periodically 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 clearanc...

Page 55: ...d keep the following precautions in mind NEVER OVERLOAD THE MOTORCYCLE Operation of an overloaded motorcycle may re sult in tire damage loss of con trol or severe injury Make sure that the total weight of rider passenger cargo and accesso ries does not exceed the speci fied maximum load for the vehicle Do not carry along loosely packed items which can shift during a ride Securely pack the heaviest...

Page 56: ...trol The replacement of all wheel and brake related parts includ ing the tires should be left to a Yamaha dealer who has the necessary professional knowl edge and experience Tire information This motorcycle is equipped with cast wheels and tubeless 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 ...

Page 57: ...y 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 2 To increase the clutch lever free play turn the clutch lever free play adjusting bolt in direction a To decrease the clutch lever free play turn the adjusting bolt in direction b 3 If the specified clutch lever free pla...

Page 58: ...y turn the adjusting screw in direc tion 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 motorc...

Page 59: ...the intervals spec ified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU22430 Front brake pads Each front brake pad is provided with wear indicator grooves which allow you to check the brake pad wear with out having to disassemble the brake To check the brake pad wear check the wear indicator grooves If a brake pad has worn to the point that the wear indicator grooves have almost disap peare...

Page 60: ... 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 and...

Page 61: ... and lubri cation chart EAU38410 To check the drive belt slack 1 Place the vehicle on the sidestand 2 Note the current position of the drive belt using the marks near the drive belt check hole NOTE The marks near the drive belt check hole are 5 0 mm 0 2 in apart 3 Note the position of the drive belt with a force of 45 N 4 5 kgf 10 lbf applied to the belt with a belt ten sion gauge as shown NOTE A ...

Page 62: ...n and will cause the inner cable to rust Replace a damaged cable as soon as possible to prevent unsafe conditions EAU23111 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable The operation of the throttle grip should be checked before each ride In addi tion the cable should be lubricated at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart EAU44271 Checking and lubricating the brake and s...

Page 63: ...er 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 Recommended lubricants Brake lever Silicone grease Clutch lever Lithium soap based grease U12C21E0 book Page 22 Thursday October 11 2007 3 35 PM ...

Page 64: ...r repair it EAUM1650 Lubricating the swingarm piv ots The swingarm pivots must be lubricat ed at the intervals specified in the peri odic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU23250 Lubricating the rear suspen sion 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 greas...

Page 65: ... 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 lubricati...

Page 66: ...n smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check the wheel bearings EAU23370 Battery 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 Negative battery lead black 2 Positive battery lead r...

Page 67: ...n 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 on...

Page 68: ...emove the battery cover 2 Turn the key to OFF and turn off the electrical circuit in question 3 Remove the blown fuse and then install a new fuse of the specified amperage 1 Battery band 2 Battery cover 1 Main fuse 2 Fuse box 3 Fuel injection system fuse 4 Fuel injection system spare fuse 1 Signaling system fuse 2 Ignition fuse 3 Parking lighting fuse 4 Radiator fan fuse 5 Backup fuse for odometer...

Page 69: ...then hook the battery band onto the holder EAU42890 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 turn signal light brack et cover by removing the bolts 2 Remove the headlight unit by re moving the bolts on each side Specified fuses Main fuse 50 0 A Headlight fuse 20 0 A Signaling system fuse 10 0...

Page 70: ... the headlight bulb to keep it free from oil otherwise the transparency of the glass 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 6 Install the headlight bulb cover and then connect the coupler 7 Install the headlight unit by install ing the bolts 8 Plac...

Page 71: ... 4 Install the lens by installing the screws CAUTION ECA10680 Do not overtighten the screws oth erwise the lens may break EAU24210 Replacing a turn signal light bulb 1 Remove the turn signal lens by re moving the screws 2 Remove the defective bulb by pushing it in and turning it counter clockwise 3 Insert a new bulb into the socket push it in and then turn it clock wise until it stops 4 Install th...

Page 72: ...t out 4 Remove the defective bulb by pull ing it out from the socket 5 Insert a new bulb into the socket 6 Install the socket together with the bulb by pushing it in and turning it clockwise until it stops 7 Place the license plate light unit in the original position and then in stall the license plate light cover by installing the bolts 1 License plate light cover 2 Bolt 1 License plate light uni...

Page 73: ...recautions when removing the front and rear wheel or performing other maintenance requiring the motorcycle to stand 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 additiona...

Page 74: ...ause poor starting and loss of power The following troubleshooting charts represent quick and easy procedures 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 m...

Page 75: ...There is no compression Check the ignition 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 start...

Page 76: ...d press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise and then remove the cap NOTE If coolant is not available tap water can be temporarily used instead provided that it is changed to the recommended coolant as soon as possible Wait until the engine has cooled Check the coolant level in the reservoir and radiator The coolant level is OK The coolant level is low Check the cooling system for lea...

Page 77: ...the muffler outlet with a plastic bag after the engine has cooled down 2 Make sure that all caps and covers as well as all electrical couplers and connectors including the spark plug caps are tightly in stalled 3 Remove extremely stubborn dirt like oil burnt onto the crankcase with a degreasing agent and a brush but never apply such prod ucts onto seals gaskets the drive belt and wheel axles Alway...

Page 78: ...er Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush for hard to reach areas Stubborn dirt and insects will come off more easily if the area is covered with a wet cloth for a few minutes before cleaning After riding in the rain near the sea or on salt sprayed roads Since sea salt or salt sprayed on roads during winter are extremely corrosive in combination with water carry out the following steps after each ride in...

Page 79: ...wax spar ingly and make sure to wipe off any excess Never apply oil or wax to the drive belt Never apply oil or wax to any rubber and plastic parts but treat them with a suitable care product Avoid using abrasive polishing compounds as they will wear away the paint NOTE Consult a Yamaha dealer for advice on what products to use EAU26280 Storage Short term Always store your motorcycle in a cool dry...

Page 80: ... ground the spark plug electrodes while turning the engine over 4 Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and pedals as well as of the side stand centerstand 5 Check and if necessary correct the tire air pressure and then lift the motorcycle so that both of its wheels are off the ground Alterna tively turn the wheels a little every month in order to prevent the tires fro...

Page 81: ...3 59 US qt 2 99 Imp qt Cooling system Coolant reservoir capacity up to the maximum level mark 0 45 L 0 48 US qt 0 40 Imp qt Radiator capacity including all routes 2 10 L 2 22 US qt 1 85 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Oil coated paper element Fuel Recommended fuel Unleaded gasoline only Fuel tank capacity 19 0 L 5 02 US gal 4 18 Imp gal Fuel reserve amount 3 7 L 0 98 US gal 0 81 Imp gal Fuel ...

Page 82: ... type Cast wheel Rim size 16M C x MT3 00 Rear wheel Wheel type Cast wheel Rim size 16M 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 Recommended fluid DOT 4 Front suspension Type Telescopic fork Spring shock absorber type Coil spring oil damper Wheel travel 135 0 mm 5 31 in Rear su...

Page 83: ...Turn signal indicator light LED Fuel level warning light LED Coolant temperature warning light LED Engine trouble warning light LED Immobilizer system indicator light LED Fuses Main fuse 50 0 A Headlight fuse 20 0 A Signaling system fuse 10 0 A Ignition fuse 15 0 A Parking lighting fuse 10 0 A Radiator fan fuse 20 0 A Fuel injection system fuse 10 0 A Backup fuse 10 0 A U12C21E0 book Page 3 Thursd...

Page 84: ...ification 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 may be used to register your mot...

Page 85: ...TEM 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 devi...

Page 86: ...t cut off system 3 17 Immobilizer system 3 1 Immobilizer system indicator light 3 5 Indicator and warning lights 3 4 K Key identification number 9 1 L Labels location of 1 5 License plate light bulb replacing 6 31 M Main switch steering lock 3 2 Matte color caution 7 1 Model label 9 2 Multi function meter unit 3 6 N Neutral indicator light 3 4 Noise regulation for Australia 9 2 O Oil level warning...

Page 87: ...6 34 Turn signal indicator light 3 4 Turn signal light bulb replacing 6 30 Turn signal switch 3 9 V Valve clearance 6 13 Vehicle identification number 9 1 W Wheel bearings checking 6 25 Wheels 6 16 U12C21E0 book Page 2 Thursday October 11 2007 3 35 PM ...

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