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TABLE OF CONTENTS

LOCATION OF IMPORTANT 
LABELS 

.............................................1-1

SAFETY INFORMATION 

..................2-1

DESCRIPTION 

..................................3-1

Left view ..........................................3-1
Right view ........................................3-2
Controls and instruments.................3-3

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL 
FUNCTIONS

.......................................4-1

Immobilizer system  .........................4-1
Main switch/steering lock ................4-2
Indicator lights and warning 

lights ............................................4-4

Multi-function meter unit  .................4-6
Handlebar switches  ........................4-9
Clutch lever ...................................4-11
Shift pedal .....................................4-11
Brake lever  ...................................4-12
Brake pedal  ..................................4-12
Fuel tank cap  ................................4-12
Fuel ...............................................4-13
Fuel tank breather/overflow 

hose ..........................................4-14

Catalytic converter  ........................4-15
Rider seat  .....................................4-15
Helmet holder  ...............................4-16
Adjusting the shock absorber 

assembly ...................................4-17

Sidestand ..................................... 4-18
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 4-18

FOR YOUR SAFETY – 
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS

............. 5-1

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT 
RIDING POINTS

................................. 6-1

Starting the engine  ......................... 6-1
Shifting ........................................... 6-2
Tips for reducing fuel 

consumption ............................... 6-3

Engine break-in  .............................. 6-3
Parking ........................................... 6-4

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND 
ADJUSTMENT

................................... 7-1

Owner’s tool kit ............................... 7-2
Periodic maintenance chart for 

the emission control system  ....... 7-3

General maintenance and 

lubrication chart  .......................... 7-4

Removing and installing the 

panel ........................................... 7-8

Checking the spark plugs  ............... 7-8
Engine oil and oil filter 

cartridge .................................... 7-10

Coolant ......................................... 7-13
Replacing the air filter element ..... 7-14
Checking the throttle grip 

free play  .................................... 7-15

Valve clearance  ........................... 7-15
Tires ............................................. 7-15
Cast wheels  ................................. 7-17
Adjusting the clutch lever 

free play .................................... 7-17

Checking the brake lever 

free play .................................... 7-18

Brake light switches  ..................... 7-19
Checking the front and rear 

brake pads ................................ 7-19

Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-20
Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-21
Drive belt slack  ............................ 7-21
Checking and lubricating 

the cables  ................................. 7-22

Checking and lubricating 

the throttle grip and cable ......... 7-23

Checking and lubricating 

the brake and shift pedals  ........ 7-23

Checking and lubricating 

the brake and clutch levers  ...... 7-24

Checking and lubricating 

the sidestand  ............................ 7-24

Lubricating the swingarm 

pivots ........................................ 7-25

Lubricating the rear 

suspension ............................... 7-25

Checking the front fork ................. 7-25
Checking the steering  .................. 7-26
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 7-26
Battery ......................................... 7-27

U12C24E0.book  Page 1  Wednesday, November 17, 2010  9:01 AM

Summary of Contents for 2011 XVS1300AA

Page 1: ...DIC183 XVS1300AA OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle 12C 28199 24 ...

Page 2: ...EAU46090 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold U12C24E0 book Page 1 Wednesday November 17 2010 9 01 AM ...

Page 3: ...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 rent ...

Page 4: ... 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 U12C24E0 book Page 1 Wed...

Page 5: ...AL 2010 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition November 2010 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan U12C24E0 book Page 2 Wednesday November 17 2010 9 01 AM ...

Page 6: ...ic maintenance chart for the emission control system 7 3 General maintenance and lubrication chart 7 4 Removing and installing the panel 7 8 Checking the spark plugs 7 8 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge 7 10 Coolant 7 13 Replacing the air filter element 7 14 Checking the throttle grip free play 7 15 Valve clearance 7 15 Tires 7 15 Cast wheels 7 17 Adjusting the clutch lever free play 7 17 Check...

Page 7: ...light bulb 7 32 Replacing the auxiliary light bulb 7 33 Supporting the motorcycle 7 33 Troubleshooting 7 34 Troubleshooting charts 7 35 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 U12C24E0 book Page 2 Wednesday November 17 2010 9 01 AM ...

Page 8: ...le 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 1 3 2 4 U12C24E0 book Page 1 Wednesday November 17 2010 9 01 AM ...

Page 9: ...2 80 41 1D7 21668 00 Cold tire normal pressure should be set as follows STATIONARY NOISE TEST INFORMATION TESTED 88 dB A AT 2750 r min SILENCINGSYSTEM YAMAHA IDENTIFICATION 11C 12C 2118G 10 3 4 1 2 U12C24E0 book Page 2 Wednesday November 17 2010 9 01 AM ...

Page 10: ...senger 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 yo...

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 engin...

Page 12: ... 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 la...

Page 13: ...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 also cause instability when passing or being passed by large vehicles Certain accessor...

Page 14: ... downs or suitable straps that are attached to solid parts of the mo torcycle such as the frame or up per front fork triple clamp and not for example to rubber mounted handlebars or turn signals or parts that could break Choose the lo cation for the straps carefully so the straps will not rub against painted surfaces during transport The suspension should be com pressed somewhat by the tie downs i...

Page 15: ... 4 15 4 Fuel injection system fuse page 7 28 5 Fuse box page 7 28 6 Main fuse page 7 28 7 Helmet holder page 4 16 8 License plate light page 7 32 9 Rear turn signal light page 7 31 10 Engine oil level check window page 7 10 11 Shift pedal page 4 11 12 Engine oil filler cap page 7 10 U12C24E0 book Page 1 Wednesday November 17 2010 9 01 AM ...

Page 16: ...5 Air filter element page 7 14 6 Fuel tank cap page 4 12 7 Front brake fluid reservoir page 7 20 8 Brake pedal page 4 12 9 Rear brake light switch page 7 19 10 Engine oil filter cartridge page 7 10 11 Engine oil drain bolt page 7 10 12 Coolant reservoir page 7 13 13 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring page 4 17 U12C24E0 book Page 2 Wednesday November 17 2010 9 01 AM ...

Page 17: ...utch 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 15 7 Brake lever page 4 12 U12C24E0 book Page 3 Wednesday November 17 2010 9 01 AM ...

Page 18: ...IATELY 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 cod...

Page 19: ...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 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 elec...

Page 20: ... 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 extende...

Page 21: ...on but this is not a malfunction This model is also equipped with a self diagnosis device for the oil level detection circuit If a problem 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 EAU42744 Fu...

Page 22: ...y switch on or off according to the coolant temperature in the ra diator If the engine overheats see page 7 35 for further instructions EAU42774 Engine 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...

Page 23: ... risk of an accident The multi function meter unit is equipped with the following a speedometer an odometer 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 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...

Page 24: ... of the currently selected display mode If the fuel level warning light comes on see page 4 4 the display will auto matically change to the fuel reserve tripmeter mode Trip F and start count ing the distance traveled from that point In that case push the side of the SELECT switch to switch the display between the various tripmeter odometer and clock modes in the fol lowing order Trip F Trip 1 Trip...

Page 25: ...arning light will come on and the odometer tripme ter clock display will indicate an error code If the odometer tripmeter clock display indicates any error codes note the code number and then have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The self diagnosis device also detects problems in the immobilizer system cir cuits If a problem is detected in the immobi lizer system circuits the immobilizer system i...

Page 26: ... allows you to adjust the brightness of the speedometer panel to suit the outside lighting conditions To set the brightness 1 Turn the key to OFF 2 Push and hold the side of the SELECT switch 3 Turn the key to ON and then re lease the SELECT switch after five seconds or more 4 Push the or side of the SELECT switch to select the de sired brightness level 5 Push the RESET switch to con firm the sele...

Page 27: ...rt ing instructions prior to starting the en gine EAU41700 The engine trouble warning light will come on when the key is turned to ON and the start switch is pushed but this does not indicate 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 ...

Page 28: ...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 is part of the igni tion circuit cut off system See page 4 18 EAU12881 Shift pedal The shift pedal is located on the left side of the motorcycle and is used in combination with the clutch lever when shifting the gears of the 5 speed con stant mesh tra...

Page 29: ...Fuel tank cap To open the fuel tank cap Open the fuel tank cap lock cover in sert the key into the lock and then turn it 1 4 turn clockwise The lock will be re leased and the fuel 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 ...

Page 30: ...on such as the pilot lights of water heaters and clothes dryers 2 Do not overfill the fuel tank When refueling be sure to insert the pump nozzle into the fuel tank filler hole Stop filling when the fuel reaches the bottom of the filler tube Because fuel expands when it heats up heat from the engine or the sun can cause fuel to spill out of the fuel tank 3 Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi ately NOTI...

Page 31: ...ent brand or premium unleaded fuel Use of un leaded fuel will extend spark plug life and reduce maintenance costs EAU39451 Fuel tank breather overflow hose Before operating the motorcycle Check the fuel tank breather over flow hose connection Check the fuel tank breather over flow hose for cracks or damage and replace it if damaged Make sure that the end of the fuel tank breather overflow hose is ...

Page 32: ...at 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 unleaded gasoline The use of leaded gasoline will cause unre pairable damage to the catalytic converter EAU42750 Rider seat To remove the rider seat 1 Insert the key into the seat lock and then turn it co...

Page 33: ...t See the previous section Rider seat 2 Hook the helmet onto 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 causing loss of control and possibly an acci dent EWA10161 To release the helmet from the hel met holder Remove the rider seat remove the hel met from the helmet holder and then install the ...

Page 34: ...sion turn the adjust ing ring in direction b TIP Align the appropriate notch in the ad justing ring with the position indicator on the shock absorber WARNING EWA10221 This shock absorber assembly con tains highly pressurized nitrogen gas Read and understand the fol lowing information before handling the shock absorber assembly Do not tamper with or attempt to open the cylinder assembly Do not subj...

Page 35: ... has been designed to assist the operator in fulfilling the respon sibility of raising the sidestand be fore starting off Therefore check this system regularly and have a Yamaha dealer repair it if it does not function properly EAU44892 Ignition circuit cut off system The ignition circuit cut off system com prising the sidestand switch clutch switch and neutral switch has the fol lowing functions ...

Page 36: ...ove 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 switch ...

Page 37: ...points ITEM CHECKS PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage Check fuel tank breather overflow hose for obstructions cracks or damage and check hose connection 4 13 4 14 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 7 10 Coolant Check coolant level in reservoir If necessary add re...

Page 38: ... and grip housing 7 15 7 23 Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 7 22 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 7 15 7 17 Brake and shift pedals Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary 7 23 Brake and clutch levers Make sure that operation is smooth Lubric...

Page 39: ...ON 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 18 ITEM CHECKS PAGE U12C24E0 book Page 3 Wednesday November 17 2010 9 01 AM ...

Page 40: ...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 EAU42887 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 41: ...erate hard when the engine is cold 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 Ev...

Page 42: ...ollow 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 operation ...

Page 43: ...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 U12C24E0 book Page 4 Wednesday November 17 2010 9 01 AM ...

Page 44: ...erforming 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 death See page 2 1 for more in formation about carbon monox ide WARNING EWA15460 Brake discs calipers dru...

Page 45: ...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 may be necessary to perform certain maintenance work correctly TIP If you do not have the tools or experi ence required for a particular job have a Yamaha dealer perform it for you 1 Owner s tool kit 1 U12C24E0 book Page 2 Wednesday November 1...

Page 46: ...quire 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 Ad...

Page 47: ... and vehicle for fluid leakage 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 Check for correct routing and clamping Replace Every 4 years 6 Wheels Check runout and for damage 7 Tires Check tread depth and for dam age Replace if necessary Chec...

Page 48: ...fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened 13 Brake lever pivot shaft Lubricate with silicone grease 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 with lithium soap based ...

Page 49: ... tridge Replace 24 Cooling system Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage Change Every 3 years 25 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 26 Moving parts and cables Lubricate 27 Throttle grip Check operation Check throttle grip free play and adjust if necessary Lubricate cable and grip housing 28 Lights signals and switches Check operation Adjust headlight beam NO ITEM CHECK OR M...

Page 50: ...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 U12C24E0 book Page 7 Wednesday N...

Page 51: ...astener EAU42431 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 plug...

Page 52: ...ose such problems yourself In stead have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle 3 Check each spark plug for elec trode erosion and excessive car bon or other deposits and replace it if necessary 4 Measure the spark plug gap with a wire thickness gauge and if nec essary adjust the gap to specifica tion To install a spark plug 1 Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating surface and then w...

Page 53: ...ht posi tion A slight tilt to the side can result in a false reading 2 Start the engine warm it up for several minutes and then turn it off 3 Wait a few minutes until the oil set tles and then check the oil level through the engine oil level check window located at the bottom left side of the crankcase TIP The engine oil should be between the minimum and maximum level marks 4 If the engine oil is ...

Page 54: ...r wrench TIP An oil filter wrench is available at a Yamaha dealer 6 Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to the O ring of the new oil filter cartridge TIP Make sure that the O ring is properly seated 7 Install the new oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench and then tighten it to the specified torque with a torque wrench 1 Engine oil drain bolt 2 Gasket 1 2 1 Oil filter cartridge 2 Oil fil...

Page 55: ...n let it idle for several minutes while checking it for oil leakage If oil is leaking im mediately turn the engine off and check for the cause TIP After the engine is started the engine oil level warning light should go off if the oil level is sufficient NOTICE ECA10401 If the oil level warning light flickers or remains on even if the oil level is correct immediately turn the engine off and have a...

Page 56: ... 8 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 been u...

Page 57: ...nce 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 wit...

Page 58: ...on chart EAU32657 Tires To maximize the performance durabil ity and safe operation of your motorcy cle 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 EWA10503 Operation of this vehicle with im proper tire pressure may cause se vere injury or death from loss of control The tire air ...

Page 59: ...e 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 to do so Ride at moderate speeds after changing a tire since the tire surface must first be broken in for it to develop its optimal c...

Page 60: ...est repair to the wheel A deformed or cracked wheel must be replaced The wheel should be balanced whenever either the tire or wheel has been changed or replaced An unbalanced wheel can result in poor performance adverse han dling characteristics and a short ened tire life EAU48373 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 61: ...e locknut at the clutch le ver and then slide the rubber cov er to its original position EAU37913 Checking the brake lever free play There should be no free play at the brake lever end If there is free play have a Yamaha dealer inspect the brake system WARNING EWA14211 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 hydrau...

Page 62: ...n the adjusting nut in direction a To make the brake light come on later turn the adjusting nut in direction b EAU22392 Checking the front and rear brake pads The front and rear brake pads must be checked for wear at 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 ch...

Page 63: ... 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 brake ...

Page 64: ...cified in 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 t...

Page 65: ...ation of all control cables and the condition of the cables should be checked before each ride and the ca bles and cable ends should be lubricat ed if necessary If a cable is damaged or does not move smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or replace it WARNING Damage to the outer housing of cables may result in in ternal rusting and cause interfer ence with cable movement Replace damaged cables as so...

Page 66: ...ricated by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals speci fied in the periodic maintenance chart EAU44272 Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals Brake pedal Shift pedal The operation of the brake and shift pedals should be checked before each ride and the pedal pivots should be lu bricated if necessary Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease U12C24E0 book Page 23 Wednesday November 17...

Page 67: ...hould be checked before each ride and the sidestand pivot and metal to metal contact surfaces should be lubricated if necessary WARNING EWA10731 If the sidestand does not move up and down smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or repair it Otherwise the sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator re sulting in a possible loss of control Recommended lubricants Brake lever Silicone gre...

Page 68: ... fork must be checked as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic main tenance and lubrication chart To check the condition Check 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 EWA1...

Page 69: ...the ground See page 7 33 for more information WARNING To avoid injury securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10751 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 dealer check or repair the steering EAU23291 Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must be check...

Page 70: ...attery and pro vide sufficient ventilation when charging it in an enclosed space KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER IES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN NOTICE ECA10620 Never attempt to remove the battery cell seals as this would permanent ly damage the battery To charge the battery Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat tery as soon as possible if it seems to have discharged Keep in mind that the battery tends to...

Page 71: ...ep the battery charged Storing a discharged battery can cause permanent battery damage EAU47134 Replacing the fuses The main fuse the fuel injection system fuse and the fuse box which contains the fuses for the individual circuits are located under the rider seat See page 4 15 TIP To access the fuel injection system fuse remove the starter relay cover by pulling it upward 1 Fuel injection system s...

Page 72: ...e it as follows NOTICE ECA10650 Take care not to damage the follow ing parts Headlight bulb Do not touch the glass part of the headlight bulb to keep it free from oil otherwise 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 ...

Page 73: ...new headlight bulb into po sition and then secure it 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 1 Do not touch the glass part of the bulb 1 Turn signal light bracket cover 2 Bolt 1 2 2 1 Bolt 1 Headlight bulb...

Page 74: ...4 Install the lens by installing the screws NOTICE Do not over tighten the screws otherwise the lens may break ECA10681 EAU24212 Replacing 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 ...

Page 75: ...t out 4 Remove the burnt out 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 76: ...cautions 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 additional ...

Page 77: ...ystems your self However should your motorcycle require any repair take it to a Yamaha dealer whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools experience and know how to service the motorcycle properly Use only genuine Yamaha replace ment parts Imitation parts may look like Yamaha parts but they are often inferi or have a shorter service life and can lead to expensive repair bills WARNING EWA151...

Page 78: ... 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 engine turns ove...

Page 79: ... 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 leaka...

Page 80: ...er 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 t...

Page 81: ...rt 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 winte...

Page 82: ...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 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 f...

Page 83: ...e engine over EWA10951 e Remove the spark plug caps from the spark 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...

Page 84: ... oil filter 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 am...

Page 85: ...m 41 psi Loading condition 90 209 kg 198 461 lb Front 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi Rear 280 kPa 2 80 kgf cm 41 psi Front 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 D...

Page 86: ...ral indicator light LED High beam indicator light LED Oil level warning light LED 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 ...

Page 87: ...n 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 motorcy cle with the licensing authority in your area EAU26470 Model label The model label is affixed to the frame under the rider seat See page 4 15 Record the information on this label in the space pro...

Page 88: ...on 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 device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoper ative by any person U12C24E0 book Page 2 Wednesday...

Page 89: ...ification numbers 10 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 4 18 Immobilizer system 4 1 Immobilizer system indicator light 4 5 Indicator lights and warning lights 4 4 L Labels location 1 1 License plate light bulb replacing 7 32 M Main switch steering lock 4 2 Maintenance and lubrication periodic 7 4 Maintenance emission control system 7 3 Matte color caution 8 1 Model label 10 1 Multi function meter u...

Page 90: ... light 4 4 Turn signal light bulb replacing 7 31 Turn signal switch 4 10 V Valve clearance 7 15 Vehicle identification number 10 1 W Wheel bearings checking 7 26 Wheels 7 17 U12C24E0 book Page 2 Wednesday November 17 2010 9 01 AM ...

Page 91: ...U12C24E0 book Page 3 Wednesday November 17 2010 9 01 AM ...

Page 92: ...PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD PRINTED IN JAPAN 2010 11 0 3 1 CR E DIC183 ...

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