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DIC183

XVS1300AY

OWNER’S MANUAL

Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle.

12C-28199-22

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Page 1: ...DIC183 XVS1300AY OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle 12C 28199 22 ...

Page 2: ...EAU46090 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold U12C22E0 book Page 1 Friday October 17 2008 4 39 PM ...

Page 3: ...y 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 dealer The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides So remember to put safety first Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality Therefore while this manual contains the most cur ren...

Page 4: ...ey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the vehicle or other property A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer WARNING NOTICE TIP U12C22E0 book Page 1 F...

Page 5: ...NUAL 2008 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition October 2008 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan U12C22E0 book Page 2 Friday October 17 2008 4 39 PM ...

Page 6: ...neral maintenance and lubrication chart 7 3 Removing and installing the panel 7 7 Checking the spark plugs 7 7 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge 7 9 Coolant 7 12 Replacing the air filter element 7 13 Checking the throttle cable free play 7 14 Valve clearance 7 14 Tires 7 14 Cast wheels 7 16 Adjusting the clutch lever free play 7 16 Adjusting the brake lever free play 7 17 Adjusting the rear brak...

Page 7: ...e auxiliary light bulb 7 31 Supporting the motorcycle 7 32 Troubleshooting 7 33 Troubleshooting charts 7 34 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 8 1 Matte color caution 8 1 Care 8 1 Storage 8 3 SPECIFICATIONS 9 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 10 1 Identification numbers 10 1 Motorcycle noise regulation for Australia 10 2 U12C22E0 book Page 2 Friday October 17 2008 4 39 PM ...

Page 8: ... vehicle They contain important information for safe and proper operation of your vehicle Never remove any labels from your vehicle If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off a replacement label is available from your Yamaha dealer U12C22E0 book Page 1 Friday October 17 2008 4 39 PM ...

Page 9: ...ruzioni 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 01 280 2 80 41 280 2 80 41 1D7 21668 00 Cold tire normal pressure should be set as follows U12C22E0 book Page 2 Friday October 17 2008 4 39 PM ...

Page 10: ...assenger The failure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles in traf fic is the predominating cause of automobile motorcycle accidents Many accidents 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 ...

Page 11: ... 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 Always wear protective clothing that covers your legs ankles and feet The engi...

Page 12: ...of the motorcycle to minimize imbalance or instabili ty Shifting weights can create a sud den imbalance Make sure that ac cessories and cargo are securely attached to the motorcycle before riding Check accessory mounts and cargo restraints frequently Properly adjust the suspension for your load suspension ad justable models only and check the condition and pres sure of your tires Never attach any ...

Page 13: ...ght distribution or aerody namic changes If accessories are added to the handlebar or front fork area they must be as lightweight as possible and should be kept to a minimum Bulky or large accessories may seriously affect the stability of the motorcycle due to aerody namic effects Wind may at tempt to lift the motorcycle or the motorcycle may become un stable in cross winds These ac cessories may ...

Page 14: ...el injection system fuse page 7 27 5 Fuse box page 7 27 6 Main fuse page 7 27 7 Helmet holder page 4 15 8 License plate light page 7 30 9 Rear turn signal light page 7 30 10 Engine oil level check window page 7 9 11 Shift pedal page 4 11 12 Engine oil filler cap page 7 9 U12C22E0 book Page 1 Friday October 17 2008 4 39 PM ...

Page 15: ... element page 7 13 6 Fuel tank cap page 4 12 7 Front brake fluid reservoir page 7 19 8 Brake pedal page 4 12 9 Rear brake light switch page 7 18 10 Engine oil filter cartridge page 7 9 11 Engine oil drain bolt page 7 9 12 Coolant reservoir page 7 12 13 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring page 4 16 U12C22E0 book Page 2 Friday October 17 2008 4 39 PM ...

Page 16: ...lever page 4 11 2 Left handlebar switches page 4 9 3 Multi function meter unit page 4 6 4 Main switch steering lock page 4 2 5 Right handlebar switches page 4 9 6 Throttle grip page 7 14 7 Brake lever page 4 11 U12C22E0 book Page 3 Friday October 17 2008 4 39 PM ...

Page 17: ...EDIATELY 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 keep the c...

Page 18: ...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 TIP The headlight comes on automatically when the engine is started and stays on until the key is turned to OFF even if the engine stalls EAU10661 OFF All electrical systems are ...

Page 19: ...he key in and then turn it to OFF while still pushing it 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 the key can be turned to NOTICE ECA11020 Do not use the parking position for an e...

Page 20: ...m is detected in the oil level detection circuit the following cycle will be repeated until 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 EAU42742 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...

Page 21: ...gine trouble warning light This warning light comes on if a prob lem is detected in the electrical circuit monitoring the engine If this occurs have a Yamaha dealer check the self diagnosis system See page 4 8 for an explanation of the self diagnosis de vice 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 t...

Page 22: ...they were last 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 TIP 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 ...

Page 23: ...between the various tripmeter odometer and clock modes in the fol lowing order F TRIP TRIP 1 TRIP 2 Clock ODO F TRIP TIP 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 res...

Page 24: ...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 re re...

Page 25: ...andlebar 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 H...

Page 26: ...h 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 NOTICE ECA10061 Do not use the hazard lights for an extended length of time with the en gine not running otherwise the bat tery ...

Page 27: ... igni tion circuit cut off system See page 4 18 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 TIP 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: ...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 TIP 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 EWA11091 Make sure that the fuel ta...

Page 29: ...uel may deteri orate painted surfaces or plastic parts ECA10071 4 Be sure to securely close the fuel tank cap WARNING EWA15151 Gasoline is poisonous and can cause injury or death Handle gaso line with care Never siphon gaso line by mouth If you should swallow some gasoline or inhale a lot of gas oline vapor or get some gasoline in your eyes see your doctor immedi ately If gasoline spills on your s...

Page 30: ... vehicle near possible fire hazards such as grass or other materials that easily burn Park the vehicle in a place where pedestrians or children are not likely to touch the hot exhaust system Make sure that the exhaust sys tem has cooled down before do ing any maintenance work Do not allow the engine to idle more than a few minutes Long idling can cause a build up of heat NOTICE ECA10701 Use only u...

Page 31: ...Remove the key TIP Make sure that the seat is properly se cured before riding EAU14321 Helmet holder The helmet holder is located under the rider seat To secure a helmet to the helmet holder 1 Remove the rider seat See page 4 15 2 Attach the helmet to the helmet holder and then securely install the seat WARNING Never ride with a helmet attached to the helmet holder since the helmet may hit objects...

Page 32: ...al tool kit which was handed out sep arately at the purchase of the vehi cle NOTICE ECA10101 To avoid damaging the mechanism do not attempt to turn beyond the maximum or minimum settings Adjust the spring preload as follows To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension turn the adjusting ring in direction a To de crease the spring preload and thereby soften the suspension turn t...

Page 33: ...ocated on the left side of the frame Raise the sidestand or lower it with your foot while holding the vehicle upright TIP 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 th...

Page 34: ...ission is 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 U...

Page 35: ... 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 not be working correctly The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The sidestand switch may not be working correctly The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The clutch switc...

Page 36: ...is vehicle check the following points ITEM CHECKS PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage 4 13 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 7 9 Coolant Check coolant level in reservoir If necessary add recommended coolant to specified level Check cooling system for leakage 7 12...

Page 37: ...rip housing 7 14 7 21 Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 7 21 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 7 14 7 16 Brake and shift pedals Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary 7 22 Brake and clutch levers Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate le...

Page 38: ...TION CHECKS 5 3 5 Sidestand switch Check operation of ignition circuit cut off system If system is not working correctly have Yamaha dealer check vehicle 4 17 ITEM CHECKS PAGE U12C22E0 book Page 3 Friday October 17 2008 4 39 PM ...

Page 39: ... engine auto stop system The engine stops automatically if left idling for 20 minutes In this case the multi function meter unit indi cates error code 70 but this is not a malfunction Push the start switch to clear the error code and to restart the engine EAU42884 Starting the engine In order for the ignition circuit cut off system to enable starting one of the following conditions must be met The...

Page 40: ... one at tempt EAU16671 Shifting Shifting gears lets you control the amount of engine power available for starting off accelerating climbing hills etc The gear positions are shown in the il lustration TIP To shift the transmission into the neu tral position press the shift pedal down repeatedly until it reaches the end of its travel and then slightly raise it NOTICE ECA10260 Even with the transmiss...

Page 41: ... follow ing material carefully Since the engine is brand new do not put an excessive load on it for the first 1600 km 1000 mi The various parts in the engine wear and polish themselves to the correct operating clearances During this period prolonged full throt tle operation or any condition that might result in engine overheating must be avoided EAU17023 0 1000 km 0 600 mi Avoid prolonged operatio...

Page 42: ...d exhaust system can become very hot park in a place where pedestri ans or children are not likely to touch them and be burned Do not park on a slope or on soft ground otherwise the vehicle may overturn increasing the risk of a fuel leak and fire Do not park near grass or other flammable materials which might catch fire U12C22E0 book Page 4 Friday October 17 2008 4 39 PM ...

Page 43: ...ar with vehicle ser vice have a Yamaha dealer perform service WARNING EWA15121 Turn off the engine when performing maintenance unless otherwise specified A running engine has moving parts that can catch on body parts or clothing and electrical parts that can cause shocks or fires Running the engine while ser vicing can lead to eye injury burns fire or carbon monoxide poisoning possibly leading to ...

Page 44: ...require special tools data and technical skills EAU46910 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system NO 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 ...

Page 45: ...ree play Replace brake pads Whenever worn to the limit 4 Rear brake Check operation fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage Replace brake pads Whenever worn to the limit 5 Brake hoses Check for cracks or damage Replace Every 4 years 6 Wheels Check runout and for damage 7 Tires Check tread depth and for dam age Replace if necessary Check air pressure Correct if necessary 8 Wheel bearings Check be...

Page 46: ...rease 14 Brake pedal pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 15 Clutch lever pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 16 Shift pedal pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 17 Sidestand Check operation Lubricate 18 Sidestand switch Check operation 19 Front fork Check operation and for oil leak age 20 Shock absorber as sembly Check operation and shock ab sorber...

Page 47: ...e Change Every 3 years 25 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 26 Moving parts and cables Lubricate 27 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 28 Lights signals and switches Check operation Adjust headlight beam NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING ANNUAL CHEC...

Page 48: ...r filter element needs to be replaced more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas Hydraulic brake service Regularly check and if necessary correct the brake fluid level Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers and change the brake fluid Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged U12C22E0 book Page 6 Friday Oc...

Page 49: ... 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 50: ...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 TIP ...

Page 51: ...om left side of the crankcase TIP 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 the engine warm it up for several minutes and...

Page 52: ...then 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 to...

Page 53: ...everal minutes while checking it for oil leakage If oil is leaking im mediately turn the engine off and check for the cause TIP After the engine is started the engine oil level warning light should go off if the oil level is sufficient NOTICE 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 engine ...

Page 54: ...e 7 7 4 Remove the coolant reservoir cap add coolant to the maximum level mark and then install the reservoir cap WARNING Remove only the coolant reservoir cap Never attempt to remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot EWA15161 NOTICE If coolant is not available use distilled water or soft tap water instead Do not use hard water or salt water since it is harmful to the engine If water has bee...

Page 55: ...tenance and lubrication chart Replace the air filter element more frequently if you are riding in un usually wet or dusty areas 1 Remove the air filter case cover by removing the bolts 2 Pull the air filter element out 3 Insert a new air filter element into the air filter case NOTICE Make sure that the air filter element is properly seated in the air filter case The engine should never be operated...

Page 56: ...t EAU32654 Tires To maximize the performance durabil ity and safe operation of your motor cycle note the following points regarding the specified tires Tire air pressure The tire air pressure should be checked and if necessary adjusted before each ride WARNING EWA10501 Operation of this vehicle with im proper tire pressure may cause se vere injury or death from loss of control The tire air pressur...

Page 57: ...s Besides being illegal operating the vehi cle with excessively worn tires decreases riding stability and 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 Tire air pressur...

Page 58: ...changed or replaced An unbalanced wheel can result in poor performance adverse han dling characteristics and a short ened 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 EAU22034 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 Peri...

Page 59: ...clutch cable 8 Tighten the locknut at the clutch le ver and then slide the rubber cov er to its original position EAU22093 Adjusting the brake lever free play The brake lever free play should mea sure 2 0 5 0 mm 0 08 0 20 in as shown Periodically check the brake le ver free play and if necessary adjust it as follows 1 Loosen the locknut at the brake le ver 2 To increase the brake lever free play t...

Page 60: ...rear brake light switch as follows Turn the rear brake light switch adjust ing nut while holding the rear brake light switch in place To make the brake light come on earlier turn the adjusting nut in direction a To make the brake light come on later turn the adjusting nut in direction b EAU22390 Checking the front and rear brake pads The front and rear brake pads must be checked for wear at the in...

Page 61: ...uid is above the minimum level mark and replenish if necessary A low brake fluid level may indicate worn brake pads and or brake system leakage If the brake fluid level is low be sure to check the brake pads for wear and the brake system for leakage Observe these precautions When checking the fluid level make sure that the top of the brake fluid reservoir is level Use only the recommended quality ...

Page 62: ...n the TIP after the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart In addition have the oil seals of the master cylinders and calipers as well as the brake hoses re placed at the intervals listed below or whenever they are damaged or leak ing Oil seals Replace every two years Brake hoses Replace every four years EAU23040 Drive belt slack The drive belt slack should be checked and adjusted at the inter...

Page 63: ...ore 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 Damage to the outer sheath may interfere with proper ca ble operation and will cause the in ner cable to rust Replace a damaged cable as soon as possible to prevent unsafe conditions EWA10721 EAU23111 Checking and lubricati...

Page 64: ...de and the pedal pivots should be lu bricated if necessary EAU23142 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers 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 U12C22E0 book Page 22 Friday October 17 2008 4 39 PM ...

Page 65: ...aler check or repair it Otherwise the sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator re sulting in a possible loss of control 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 Recommended lubricants Brake lever Silicone grease Clutch lever Lithium soap based grease Recommende...

Page 66: ...heck the inner tubes for scratches damage and excessive oil leakage To check the operation 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion WARNING To avoid injury securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10751 2 While applying the front brake push down hard on the handlebars several times to check if the front fork compresses and rebounds...

Page 67: ... a Yamaha dealer check or repair the steering EAU23290 Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must be checked at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica tion chart If there is play in the wheel hub or if the wheel does not turn smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check the wheel bearings EAU23374 Battery This model is equipped with a VRLA Valve Regulated Le...

Page 68: ...ge more quickly if the vehicle is equipped with optional electrical accessories NOTICE ECA16520 To charge a VRLA Valve Regulated Lead Acid battery a special con stant voltage battery charger is re quired Using a conventional battery charger will damage the battery If you do not have access to a con stant voltage battery charger have a Yamaha dealer charge your battery To store the battery 1 If the...

Page 69: ...battery cover 3 Remove the blown fuse and then install a new fuse of the specified amperage WARNING Do not use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than recommended to avoid causing extensive dam age to the electrical system and possibly a fire EWA15131 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 Igni...

Page 70: ... 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 1 Remove the turn signal light brack et cover by...

Page 71: ...t with the bulb holder 6 Install the headlight bulb cover and then connect the coupler 7 Install the headlight unit by install ing the bolts 8 Place the turn signal light bracket cover in the original position and then install the bolts 9 Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary 1 Bolt 1 Headlight bulb cover 2 Headlight coupler 1 Headlight bulb holder 2 Headlight bulb U12C22E0 b...

Page 72: ...a turn signal light bulb 1 Remove the turn signal lens by re moving the screws 2 Remove the burnt out 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 installing the screws NOTICE Do not over tighten the screws otherwise the lens may break ECA10681 EAU42484 Replacing the license pl...

Page 73: ...ce the license plate light unit in the original position and then in stall the license plate light cover by installing the bolts EAU42872 Replacing the auxiliary light bulb If the auxiliary light bulb burns out re place it as follows 1 Remove the headlight unit See page 7 28 2 Remove the auxiliary light socket together with the coupler by turn ing the socket counterclockwise 3 Remove the burnt out...

Page 74: ...efore 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 front wheel off the ground by using a motorcycle stand To service the rear w...

Page 75: ...quire 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 inferi or have a shorter service life and can lead to expensive repair bills WARNING EWA15141 When checking the fuel system do not smoke and ...

Page 76: ...amaha 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 quickly The engi...

Page 77: ...ed press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise and then remove the cap TIP 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 78: ...fler 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 rinse...

Page 79: ...dirt with warm water a mild detergent and a soft clean sponge and then rinse thoroughly with clean water 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 win...

Page 80: ...ver 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 TIP Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad vice on what products to use Washing rainy weather or humid climates can cause the headlight lens to fog Turning the headlight on for a short period of t...

Page 81: ...rk plugs and then install the spark plugs and the spark plug caps 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 f...

Page 82: ...er cartridge replacement 3 40 L 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 ...

Page 83: ...ont wheel Wheel 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 ...

Page 84: ... 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 U12C22E0 book Page 3 Frida...

Page 85: ...entification 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 TIP The vehicle identification number is used to identify your motorcycle and may be used to register your m...

Page 86: ...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 87: ...ystem 4 18 Immobilizer system 4 1 Immobilizer system indicator light 4 5 Indicator and warning lights 4 4 K Key identification number 10 1 L Labels location 1 1 License plate light bulb replacing 7 30 M Main switch steering lock 4 2 Maintenance and lubrication periodic 7 3 Maintenance emission control system 7 2 Matte color caution 8 1 Model label 10 2 Multi function meter unit 4 6 N Neutral indic...

Page 88: ...signal indicator light 4 4 Turn signal light bulb replacing 7 30 Turn signal switch 4 9 V Valve clearance 7 14 Vehicle identification number 10 1 W Wheel bearings checking 7 25 Wheels 7 16 U12C22E0 book Page 2 Friday October 17 2008 4 39 PM ...

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