5C5-28199-22
XV1900AX
OWNER’S MANUAL
Page 1: ...5C5 28199 22 XV1900AX OWNER S MANUAL ...
Page 2: ...U5C522E0 book Page 2 Wednesday October 17 2007 11 38 AM ...
Page 3: ... enjoy all advantages of your XV1900AX 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 deale...
Page 4: ... 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 t...
Page 5: ...AL 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 U5C522E0 book Page 2 Wednesday October 17 2007 11 38 AM ...
Page 6: ...Checking the spark plugs 6 6 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge 6 7 Transfer case oil 6 10 Air filter element 6 11 Checking the throttle cable free play 6 11 Valve clearance 6 11 Tires 6 12 Cast wheels 6 14 Clutch lever 6 14 Adjusting the rear brake light switch 6 14 Checking the front and rear brake pads 6 15 Checking the brake and clutch fluid levels 6 15 Changing the brake and clutch fluids 6 ...
Page 7: ... 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 U5C522E0 book Page 2 Wednesday October 17 2007 11 38 AM ...
Page 8: ... 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 motor...
Page 9: ...ld 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 exh...
Page 10: ...e 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 clearanc...
Page 11: ...uate 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 fal...
Page 12: ...TY INFORMATION 1 5 1 EAU10381 Location of important labels Please read the following important labels carefully before operating this vehicle 1 2 3 4 U5C522E0 book Page 5 Wednesday October 17 2007 11 38 AM ...
Page 13: ... el Manual del Propietario 5RU 21568 00 Use PREMIUM unleaded gasoline with min 95 octane RON Utiliser une essence SUPER sans plomb d un indice d octane RON de min 95 Nur Super Bleifrei mit Mindestoktanzahl 95 ROZ tanken Utilizzare benzina PREMIUM super senza piombo con almeno 95 ottani RON Utilice gasolina sin plomo que tenga como mínimo 95 octanos RON 5PW 2415E 01 280 2 80 41 280 2 80 41 1D7 2166...
Page 14: ...ge 3 14 4 Main fuse page 6 23 5 Battery page 6 22 6 Owner s tool kit page 6 1 7 License plate light page 6 28 8 Tail brake light page 6 28 9 Engine oil drain bolt B crankcase page 6 7 10 Engine oil drain bolt A crankcase page 6 7 11 Shift pedal page 3 11 U5C522E0 book Page 1 Wednesday October 17 2007 11 38 AM ...
Page 15: ... 5 Engine oil filler cap page 6 7 6 Fuel tank cap page 3 12 7 Front brake fluid reservoir page 6 15 8 Brake pedal page 3 12 9 Rear brake light switch page 6 14 10 Engine oil filter cartridge page 6 7 11 Engine oil drain bolt oil tank page 6 7 12 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting nut page 3 16 U5C522E0 book Page 2 Wednesday October 17 2007 11 38 AM ...
Page 16: ...er page 3 11 2 Left handlebar switches page 3 10 3 Multi function meter unit page 3 5 4 Main switch steering lock page 3 2 5 Right handlebar switches page 3 10 6 Throttle grip page 6 11 7 Brake lever page 3 12 U5C522E0 book Page 3 Wednesday October 17 2007 11 38 AM ...
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: ... bow keep it in a safe place and only use it for code re registering EAU36870 ON All electrical circuits are supplied with power the meter lighting taillight li cense plate light and auxiliary lights 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: ...hed 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 EAU10941 Parking The steering is locked and the taillight license plate light and auxiliary lights are on The hazard lights and turn sig nal 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: ...ing cycle will be repeated until the malfunction is corrected The fuel level warning light will flash eight times and then go off for 3 0 seconds If this occurs have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle EAU11530 Engine trouble warning light This warning light comes on or flashes when an electrical circuit monitoring the engine is defective When this occurs have a Yamaha dealer check the self diagnosi...
Page 21: ...es to the multi function meter unit The multi function meter unit is equipped with the following a speedometer which shows the riding speed a tachometer which shows the en gine speed a fuel gauge an odometer which shows the to tal distance traveled two tripmeters which show the distance traveled since they were last set to zero a fuel reserve tripmeter which shows the distance traveled on the fuel...
Page 22: ...t operate the engine in the ta chometer red zone Red zone 5000 r min and above Fuel gauge The fuel gauge indicates the amount of fuel in the fuel tank The needle moves towards E Empty as the fuel level decreases When the needle reaches E approximately 3 0 L 0 79 US gal 0 66 Imp gal remain in the fuel tank If this occurs refuel as soon as possible When the key is turned to ON the fuel gauge needle ...
Page 23: ... If you do not reset the fuel re serve tripmeter manually it will reset it self automatically and the display will return to the prior mode after refueling and traveling 5 km 3 mi To set the clock 1 Push the SELECT switch to change the display to the clock mode 2 Push the SELECT and reset switches together for at least two seconds 3 When the hour digits start flashing push the reset switch to set ...
Page 24: ...one or both of the standard keys do not start the engine take the vehicle the code re registering key and both standard keys to a Yamaha dealer and have the stan dard keys re registered If the odometer tripmeter clock display indicates any error codes note the code number and then have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle CAUTION ECA11590 If the display indicates an error code the vehicle should be c...
Page 25: ...the SELECT switch to se lect the speedometer tachometer and the fuel gauge needles Item number 3 is displayed Adjust the brightness level of the speedometer tachometer and the fuel gauge needles by pushing the reset switch 7 Push the SELECT switch The odometer tripmeter clock dis play will return to the prior mode 1 Multi function meter unit panel 2 Item number 3 Brightness level 1 LCD 2 Item numb...
Page 26: ...500 Horn switch Press this switch to sound the horn EAU12660 Engine stop switch Set this switch to 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 t...
Page 27: ... meter unit See Multi function meter unit on page 3 5 for detailed information EAU12820 Clutch lever The clutch lever is located at the left handlebar grip To disengage the clutch pull the lever toward the handle bar grip To engage the clutch release the lever The lever should be pulled rapidly and released slowly for smooth clutch operation The clutch lever is equipped with a clutch switch which ...
Page 28: ...he brake pedal EAU13120 Fuel tank cap To remove the fuel tank cap Slide the lock cover open insert the key into the lock and then turn it 1 4 turn clockwise The lock will be released and the fuel tank cap can be removed To install the fuel tank cap 1 Insert the fuel tank cap into the tank opening with the key inserted in the lock and with the mark facing forward 1 Brake lever 1 Brake pedal 1 Fuel ...
Page 29: ...ands Avoid spilling fuel on the hot en gine CAUTION ECA10070 Immediately wipe off spilled fuel with a clean dry soft cloth since fuel may deteriorate painted surfac es or plastic parts EAU13390 CAUTION 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 engi...
Page 30: ... fire hazard or other damages Use only unleaded gasoline The use of leaded gasoline will cause unrepairable damage to the 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 EAU34042 Rider seat To remove the rider seat 1 Insert the key into the seat lock and then turn it counterclockwise 2...
Page 31: ...ough the buckle on the helmet strap as shown and then hook the cable loop over the helmet holder 3 Place the helmet on the left side of the vehicle and then install the rid er seat CAUTION ECA15330 Be sure to place the helmet on the left side of the vehicle Some hel mets may contact the muffler when placed on the right side because of their size or shape WARNING EWA10160 Never ride with a helmet a...
Page 32: ...ocknut 2 To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension turn the adjusting nut in direction a To decrease the spring pre load and thereby soften the sus pension turn the adjusting nut in direction b NOTE To make the adjustment use the special wrench included in the ad ditional tool kit which was handed out separately at the purchase of the vehicle The spring preload setting is de...
Page 33: ...not be held re sponsible for property damage or personal injury that may result from improper handling Do not tamper with or attempt to open the gas cylinder Do not subject the shock ab sorber to an open flame or other high heat sources otherwise it may explode due to excessive gas pressure Do not deform or damage the gas cylinder in any way as this will result in poor damping per formance Always ...
Page 34: ... 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 off system WARNING EWA10240 The vehicle must not be ridden with the sidestand down or if the sid...
Page 35: ... 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 EWA10250 If a malfunction is noted have a Y...
Page 36: ...d 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...
Page 37: ...10 The accessory connected to the auxiliary DC connector should not be used with the engine turned off and the load must never exceed 36 W 3 A otherwise the battery may discharge WARNING EWA12531 To prevent electrical shock or short circuiting make sure that the cap is installed when the auxiliary DC con nector is not being used 1 Auxiliary DC connector U5C522E0 book Page 21 Wednesday October 17 2...
Page 38: ...ences 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 wor...
Page 39: ...d level Check hydraulic system for leakage 6 15 6 15 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 add recommended brake fluid to specified level Check hydraulic system for leakage 6 15 6 15 Clutch Check operation If soft or spongy have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic s...
Page 40: ...levers Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary 6 19 Sidestand Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pivot if necessary 6 20 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened Tighten if necessary Instruments lights signals and switches Check operation Correct if necessary Sidestand switch Check operation of ignition circ...
Page 41: ...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 EAU36741 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 ne...
Page 42: ... 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 ECA11040 For maximum engine life never ac celerate hard when the engine is cold EAU16671 Shifting Shifting gears lets you control the amount of engine power available for starting off accelerating climbi...
Page 43: ... 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 t...
Page 44: ...ur during the engine break in period immediately have a Yamaha dealer check the vehi cle 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 over...
Page 45: ... 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 46: ...M 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 fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage 6 Front brake Check...
Page 47: ...igned Every 4000 km 2500 mi 14 Steering bearings Check bearing play and steering for roughness Lubricate with lithium soap based grease Every 50000 km 30000 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 Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 18 Clutch lever pivot shaft L...
Page 48: ...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 Transfer case oil Check oil level Change 29 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 30 Moving parts and cables Lubricate NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMET...
Page 49: ...e master cylinders and calipers as well as clutch master and release cylinders and change the brake and clutch fluids Replace the brake and clutch hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged 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...
Page 50: ...e operating im properly Do not attempt to diagnose such problems yourself Instead have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle If a spark plug shows signs of electrode erosion and excessive carbon or other deposits it should be replaced Before installing a spark plug the spark plug gap should be measured with a wire thickness gauge and if necessary adjusted to specification Clean the surface of the spar...
Page 51: ...ine oil tem perature for an accurate oil level read ing the engine must have first completely cooled down and then warmed up again for several minutes to normal operating temperature 4 Wait a few minutes until the oil set tles remove the oil filler cap wipe the dipstick clean insert it back into the oil filler hole without screwing it in and then remove it again to check the oil level NOTE The eng...
Page 52: ...ne oil filler cap and drain bolt to drain the oil from the oil tank 6 Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil 7 Remove engine oil drain bolts A and B to drain the oil from the crankcase NOTE Skip steps 8 10 if the oil filter cartridge is not being replaced 8 Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench NOTE An oil filter wrench is available at a Yamaha dealer 9 Apply...
Page 53: ...nd then gradually fill the oil tank with the remaining oil quantity while regularly checking the oil lev el on the dipstick NOTE Be sure to wipe off spilled oil on any parts after the engine and exhaust sys tem have cooled down 1 O ring 1 Oil filter cartridge 2 Torque wrench Tightening torque Oil filter cartridge 17 Nm 1 7 m kgf 12 ft lbf Tightening torques Engine oil drain bolt A crankcase 43 Nm ...
Page 54: ...veral minutes while checking it for oil leakage If oil is leaking im mediately turn the engine off and check for the cause 17 Turn the engine off and then check the oil level and correct it if necessary 18 Install the rider seat EAU20051 Transfer case oil The transfer case must be checked for oil leakage before each ride If any leakage is found have a Yamaha deal er check and repair the vehicle In...
Page 55: ...uld 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 clearance must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the per...
Page 56: ... 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 57: ...d can lead to loss of control 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 ...
Page 58: ...g the clutch lever free play is not needed However it is necessary to check the clutch fluid level and check the hydraulic system for leakage before each ride If the clutch lever free play does become excessive and shifting becomes rough or clutch slippage occurs causing poor acceler ation there may be air in the clutch sys tem If there is air in the hydraulic system have a Yamaha dealer bleed the...
Page 59: ...k the wear indicator grooves If a brake pad has worn to the point that the wear indicator grooves have almost disap peared have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set EAU22500 Rear brake pads Check each rear brake pad for damage and measure the lining thickness If a brake pad is damaged or if the lining thickness is less than 0 8 mm 0 03 in have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a...
Page 60: ... each reservoir is level Use only the recommended quality brake fluid otherwise the rubber seals may deteriorate causing leakage and poor braking or clutch performance Refill with the same type of brake fluid Mixing fluids may result in a harmful chemical reaction and lead to poor braking or clutch per formance Be careful that water does not en ter the brake or clutch fluid reser voir when refilli...
Page 61: ...ed in the periodic maintenance 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 t...
Page 62: ... 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 sh...
Page 63: ...rs Brake lever Clutch lever 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 lubricant Silicone grease U5C522E0 book Page 19 Wednesday October 17 2007 11 38 AM ...
Page 64: ...1 Checking the front fork The condition and operation of the front fork must be checked as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic main tenance and lubrication chart To check the condition WARNING EWA10750 Securely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over Check the inner tubes for scratches damage and excessive oil leakage To check the operation 1 Place the vehi...
Page 65: ...ust be checked as fol lows at the intervals specified in the pe riodic maintenance and lubrication chart 1 Place a stand under the engine to raise the front wheel off the ground WARNING EWA10750 Securely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over 2 Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for ward and backward If any free play can be felt have a Yamaha...
Page 66: ...ntact with skin eyes or clothing and al ways shield your eyes when working near batteries In case of contact administer the fol lowing FIRST AID EXTERNAL Flush with plenty of water INTERNAL Drink large quan tities of water or milk and im mediately call a physician EYES Flush with water for 15 minutes and seek prompt medical attention Batteries produce explosive hy drogen gas Therefore keep sparks ...
Page 67: ...con nected to the battery terminals CAUTION ECA10630 Always keep the battery charged Storing a discharged battery can cause permanent battery damage To charge a sealed type MF battery a special constant volt age battery charger is required Using a conventional battery charger will damage the battery If you do not have access to a sealed type MF battery charg er have a Yamaha dealer charge your bat...
Page 68: ...to check if the device operates 4 If the fuse immediately blows again have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical system 1 Fuse box 2 Auxiliary DC connector fuse 3 Signaling system fuse 4 Ignition fuse 5 Backup fuse for odometer clock and immo bilizer system 6 ECU Electronic Control Unit fuse 7 Headlight fuse 8 Parking lighting fuse 9 Spare fuse Specified fuses Main fuse 50 0 A Headlight fuse 20 0 A...
Page 69: ...t 1 Remove the headlight body cover by removing the bolts 2 Disconnect the coupler shown 3 Remove the headlight unit by re moving the screws To replace the high beam headlight bulb 1 Remove the headlight bulb holder cover by turning it counterclock wise 1 Low beam headlight bulb 2 High beam headlight bulb 1 Bolt 2 Headlight body cover 1 Coupler 1 Screw 1 Headlight bulb holder cover U5C522E0 book P...
Page 70: ...ise the transpar ency of the glass the luminosity of the bulb and the bulb life will be adversely affected Thor oughly clean off any dirt and fin gerprints on the headlight bulb using a cloth moistened with al cohol or thinner Headlight lens Do not affix any type of tinted film or stickers to the headlight lens Do not use a headlight bulb of a wattage higher than specified 5 Connect the coupler an...
Page 71: ...ely affected Thor oughly clean off any dirt and fin gerprints on the headlight bulb using a cloth moistened with al cohol or thinner Headlight lens Do not affix any type of tinted film or stickers to the headlight lens Do not use a headlight bulb of a wattage higher than specified 3 Connect the headlight coupler Installing the headlight unit 1 Install the headlight unit by install ing the screws 2...
Page 72: ...clockwise 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 the lens by turning it clock wise and then installing the screw CAUTION ECA11190 Do not overtighten the screw other wise the lens may break EAU24330 License plate light If the license plate light does not come on...
Page 73: ...erstand follow these precautions 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 st...
Page 74: ...use poor starting and loss of power The following 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 m...
Page 75: ...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 starter 4 Battery The engine ...
Page 76: ...he 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 Always...
Page 77: ...r 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 78: ...ax 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 79: ...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 from...
Page 80: ...mp qt With oil filter cartridge replacement 4 90 L 5 18 US qt 4 31 Imp qt Transfer gear oil Type SAE 80 API GL 4 Hypoid gear oil Quantity 0 55 L 0 58 US qt 0 48 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Oil coated paper element Fuel Recommended fuel Premium unleaded gasoline only Fuel tank capacity 17 0 L 4 49 US gal 3 74 Imp gal Fuel reserve amount 3 0 L 0 79 US gal 0 66 Imp gal Fuel injection Throttl...
Page 81: ...04 kg 198 450 lb Front 250 kPa 36 psi 2 50 kgf cm Rear 280 kPa 41 psi 2 80 kgf cm Front wheel Wheel type Cast wheel Rim size 18M C x MT4 00 Rear wheel Wheel type Cast wheel Rim size 17M C x MT5 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 Tele...
Page 82: ...r lighting LED Neutral indicator light LED High beam indicator light LED Turn signal indicator light LED Fuel level 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 25 0 A Parking lighting fuse 10 0 A ECU Electronic Control Unit fuse 10 0 A Fuel injection system fuse 15 ...
Page 83: ...fication 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 moto...
Page 84: ...EM 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 devic...
Page 85: ... system 3 1 Immobilizer system indicator light 3 4 Indicator and warning lights 3 4 K Key identification number 9 1 L Labels location of 1 5 License plate light 6 28 M Main switch steering lock 3 2 Matte color caution 7 1 Model label 9 2 Multi function meter unit 3 5 N Neutral indicator light 3 4 Noise regulation for Australia 9 2 P Parking 5 4 Part locations 2 1 Periodic maintenance and lubricati...
Page 86: ...INDEX V Valve clearance 6 11 Vehicle identification number 9 1 W Wheel bearings checking 6 22 Wheels 6 14 U5C522E0 book Page 2 Wednesday October 17 2007 11 38 AM ...
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