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decrease the clutch lever free
play, turn the adjusting nut in di-
rection (b).

6. Tighten the locknut at the crank-

case.

7. Tighten the locknut at the clutch

lever.

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the

rake 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

EWA14212

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icate the presence of

air in the hy

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sult in loss of control an

an acci-

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1. No brake lever free play

UBP612E0.book Page 20 Tuesday, July 3, 2018 4:41 PM

Summary of Contents for BOLT

Page 1: ...DIC183 BP6 28199 12 XVS95CK XVS95CKC OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle LIT 11626 32 28...

Page 2: ...er reproductive harm To minimize exposure avoid breathing exhaust do not idle the engine except as necessary service your vehicle in a well ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequentl...

Page 3: ...o maintain these high standards it is important that you and your Yamaha dealer pay close attention to the recommended maintenance schedules and operating instructions contained within this manual Yam...

Page 4: ...ntial personal injury hazards Obey 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...

Page 5: ...maha Motor Corporation U S A 1st edition June 2018 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A is expressly prohibited Print...

Page 6: ...e panel 7 9 Checking the spark plugs 7 9 Canister for California 7 11 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge 7 11 Why Yamalube 7 14 Replacing the air filter element 7 15 Checking the throttle grip free p...

Page 7: ...ion 10 1 Identification numbers 10 1 Diagnostic connector 10 3 Vehicle data recording 10 3 Reporting safety defects 10 4 Motorcycle noise regulation 10 5 Maintenance record 10 6 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATI...

Page 8: ...cle 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...

Page 9: ...OSPHERE FUEL TANK TIRE INFORMATION Cold tire normal pressure should be set as follows FRONT REAR 225 kPa 2 25 kgf cm 33 psi 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi 1TP 21668 00 WARNING BEFORE YOU OPERATE THIS VEHI...

Page 10: ...u Safe Riding Perform the pre operation checks each time you use the vehicle to make sure it is in safe operating condition Failure to inspect or maintain the vehi cle properly increases the possibili...

Page 11: ...torcycle is designed for on road use only It is not suitable for off road use Protective Apparel The majority of fatalities from motorcy cle accidents are the result of head in juries The use of a saf...

Page 12: ...peration of an overloaded vehicle could cause an accident When loading within this weight limit keep the following in mind Cargo and accessory weight should be kept as low and close to the motorcycle...

Page 13: ...oes not in any way reduce ground clearance or cornering clearance limit suspension travel steering travel or control opera tion or obscure lights or reflec tors Accessories fitted to the han dlebar or...

Page 14: ...nd choke it in a rail to pre vent movement Shift the transmission in gear for models with a manual transmis sion Secure the motorcycle with tie downs or suitable straps that are attached to solid part...

Page 15: ...3 4 5 6 7 1 Headlight page 7 31 2 Tool kit page 7 2 3 Spring preload adjuster page 4 13 4 Fuses page 7 29 5 Engine oil drain bolt page 7 11 6 Shift pedal page 4 7 7 Engine oil filler cap page 7 11 UBP...

Page 16: ...3 7 1 Headlight page 7 31 2 Tool kit page 7 2 3 Spring preload adjuster page 4 13 4 Fuses page 7 29 5 Engine oil drain bolt page 7 11 6 Shift pedal page 4 7 7 Engine oil filler cap page 7 11 UBP612E0...

Page 17: ...e 7 32 3 Battery page 7 28 4 Rear brake fluid reservoir page 7 22 5 Air filter element page 7 15 6 Fuel tank cap page 4 8 7 Main switch page 4 1 8 Steering lock page 4 11 9 Engine oil filter cartridge...

Page 18: ...3 Battery page 7 28 4 Rear brake fluid reservoir page 7 22 5 Air filter element page 7 15 6 Fuel tank cap page 4 8 7 Main switch page 4 1 8 Steering lock page 4 11 9 Engine oil filter cartridge page...

Page 19: ...Clutch lever page 4 6 2 Left handlebar switches page 4 5 3 Multi function meter unit page 4 3 4 Front brake fluid reservoir page 7 22 5 Right handlebar switches page 4 5 6 Brake lever page 4 7 7 Throt...

Page 20: ...ve the key in the on position without the engine running The headlight comes on automat ically when the engine is started EAU45752 OFF All electrical systems are off The key can be removed WARNING EWA...

Page 21: ...gal 0 62 Imp gal the light will come on to remind you to refuel as soon as possible When the vehicle is turned on the light will perform a circuit check come on for a few seconds and then go off If t...

Page 22: ...s and kilo meters push the SELECT switch for three seconds Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle s traveling speed Odometer tripmeters fuel reserve tripmeter and clock The odometer shows the t...

Page 23: ...er refueling and travel ing 5 km 3 mi it will reset automatically and disappear from the display To set the clock 1 Push the SELECT and RESET switches for three seconds The hour digits will start flas...

Page 24: ...e low beam EAU12431 Turn signal switch To signal a right hand turn push this switch to To signal a left hand turn push this switch to When released the switch returns to the cen ter position Since thi...

Page 25: ...g the en gine EAU85200 The engine trouble warning light will come on when the start switch is pushed but this does not indicate a malfunction EAU55701 SELECT switch This switch is used to perform sele...

Page 26: ...r gear move the shift pedal down See page 6 2 EAU12892 Brake lever The brake lever is located on the right side of the handlebar To apply the front brake pull the lever toward the throttle grip EAU129...

Page 27: ...ore riding Leaking fuel is a fire hazard EAU13222 Fuel Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in the tank WARNING EWA10882 Gasoline and gasoline vapors are extremely flammable To avoid fires and explo...

Page 28: ...rings as well as to the exhaust system Your Yamaha engine has been de signed to use regular unleaded gaso line with a pump octane number R M 2 of 86 or higher or a research octane number of 91 or high...

Page 29: ...ough the clamp EAU13434 Catalytic converter This model is equipped with a catalytic converter in the exhaust system WARNING EWA10863 The exhaust system is hot after op eration To prevent a fire hazard...

Page 30: ...e steering 1 Turn the handlebar all the way to the left 2 Insert the key into the steering lock and turn it 1 2 turn clockwise 3 Remove the key from the lock TIP If the steering lock is difficult to e...

Page 31: ...older as shown 2 Place the seat in the original posi tion 3 While pushing the front of the seat down so that there is no space be tween the rubber dampers and the frame tighten the bolt to the spec if...

Page 32: ...the time of purchase 2 To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspen sion turn the adjusting ring on each shock absorber assembly in direction a To decrease the spring preload and there...

Page 33: ...cated 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 wh...

Page 34: ...ne starts unless the clutch lever is pulled and the sidestand is up Also it will stop the running engine should the sidestand be lowered while the trans mission is in gear Periodically check the syste...

Page 35: ...has stalled 10 Move the sidestand up 11 Pull the clutch lever 12 Push the start switch Does the engine start The system is OK The motorcycle can be ridden YES NO YES NO YES NO The neutral switch may n...

Page 36: ...pected by a Yamaha dealer Before using this vehicle check the following points ITEM CHECKS PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage Check fuel tank breat...

Page 37: ...le and grip housing 7 15 7 24 Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 7 24 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Co...

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 14 ITEM CHECKS PAGE UBP612E0 book Page 3 Tue...

Page 39: ...uto stop system The engine stops automatically if left idling for 20 minutes If the engine stops simply push the start switch to restart the engine EAU47106 Starting the engine In order for the igniti...

Page 40: ...t 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 ECA10261 Even with the transmission in the...

Page 41: ...shift points The recommended shift points during acceleration and deceleration are shown in the table below EAU16842 Engine break in There is never a more important period in the life of your engine...

Page 42: ...rking stop the engine and then remove the key from the main switch WARNING EWA10312 Since the engine and exhaust system can become very hot park in a place where pedestri ans or children are not likel...

Page 43: ...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 whil...

Page 44: ...ual and the tools provided in the tool kits are intended to assist you in the perfor mance of preventive maintenance and minor repairs However a torque wrench and other tools are necessary to perform...

Page 45: ...00 mi 7000 km or 6 months 8000 mi 13000 km or 12 months 12000 mi 19000 km or 18 months 16000 mi 25000 km or 24 months 20000 mi 31000 km or 30 months 1 Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage R...

Page 46: ...ntrol system for California only Check control system for dam age Replace if necessary No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month 4000 mi 7000 km or 6 months 8000 mi 13000 km...

Page 47: ...codes 2 Air filter element Replace Every 24000 mi 37000 km 3 Clutch Check operation Adjust or replace cable 4 Front brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replace brake pads if necess...

Page 48: ...amaged Check belt tension Adjust if necessary Every 2500 mi 4000 km 13 Steering bearings Check bearing assemblies for looseness Moderately repack with lithium soap based grease Every 12000 mi 19000 km...

Page 49: ...il leak age Replace if necessary 22 Shock absorber as semblies Check operation and for oil leak age Replace if necessary 23 Engine oil Change warm engine before draining 24 Engine oil filter car tridg...

Page 50: ...components of the brake master cylinders and calipers and change the brake fluid Replace the brake hoses every four years or sooner if cracked or damaged 27 Throttle grip Check operation Check thrott...

Page 51: ...urn the key 1 4 turn counter clockwise remove it and then slide the panel lock cover closed EAU42433 Checking the spark plugs The spark plugs are important engine components which are easy to check Si...

Page 52: ...e engine have the same color TIP If any spark plug shows a distinctly dif ferent color the engine could be oper ating improperly Do not attempt to diagnose such problems yourself In stead have a Yamah...

Page 53: ...nection Check each hose and canister for cracks or damage Replace if damaged Make sure that the canister breather is not blocked and if necessary clean it EAU47115 Engine oil and oil filter car tridge...

Page 54: ...ter cartridge replace ment 1 Start the engine warm it up for several minutes and then turn it off 2 Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil 3 Remove the engine oil filler cap the eng...

Page 55: ...sys tem have cooled down NOTICE ECA11621 In order to prevent clutch slip page since the engine oil also lubricates the clutch do not mix any chemical additives Do not use oils with a diesel speci fica...

Page 56: ...if necessary EAU85450 Why Yamalube YAMALUBE oil is a Genuine YAMAHA Part born of the engineers passion and belief that engine oil is an impor tant liquid engine component We form teams of specialists...

Page 57: ...r case NOTICE Make sure that the air filter element is properly seated in the air filter case The engine should never be operated without the air filter element installed otherwise the piston s and or...

Page 58: ...times and replace them at the appropriate time with the speci fied tires Tire air pressure The tire air pressure should be checked and if necessary adjusted before each ride WARNING EWA10442 Operation...

Page 59: ...s after changing a tire since the tire surface must first be broken in for it to develop its optimal characteristics Tire information Tires age even if they have not been used or have only been used o...

Page 60: ...he 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 li...

Page 61: ...utch lever free play as shown Periodically check the clutch lever free play and if necessary adjust it as fol lows 1 Loosen the locknut at the clutch lever 2 To increase the clutch lever free play tur...

Page 62: ...d If there is free play have a Yamaha dealer inspect the brake system WARNING EWA14212 A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever can indicate the presence of air in the hydraulic system If there is...

Page 63: ...ing nut in direction b TIP The front brake light switch should be serviced by a Yamaha dealer EAU22393 Checking the front and rear brake pads The front and rear brake pads must be checked for wear at...

Page 64: ...the brake fluid if necessary NOTICE ECA17641 Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces or plastic parts Always clean up spilled fluid immediately Front brake Rear brake As the brake pads wear it is norm...

Page 65: ...the brake fluid Have a Yamaha dealer change the brake fluid every 2 years In addition have the seals of the master cylinders and brake calipers as well as the brake hoses replaced at the intervals lis...

Page 66: ...e smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or re place it WARNING Damage to the outer housing of cables may result in internal rusting and cause inter ference with cable movement Re place damaged cables as...

Page 67: ...edal pivots should be lu bricated if necessary Brake pedal Shift pedal EAU23144 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers The operation of the brake and clutch levers should be checked befo...

Page 68: ...k or repair it Otherwise the sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator re sulting in a possible loss of control EAUM1653 Lubricating the swingarm piv ots The swingarm pivots must be...

Page 69: ...l times to check if the front fork compresses and re bounds smoothly NOTICE ECA10591 If any damage is found or the front fork does not operate smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or re pair it EAU2328...

Page 70: ...s sul furic acid which causes severe burns Avoid any contact 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...

Page 71: ...be stored for more than two months check it at least once a month and fully charge it if necessary 3 Fully charge the battery before in stallation NOTICE When install ing the battery be sure to turn t...

Page 72: ...and possibly a fire EWA15132 3 Turn the key to ON and turn on the electrical circuit in question to check if the device operates 4 If the fuse immediately blows again have a Yamaha dealer check the e...

Page 73: ...ight bulb using a cloth moistened with al cohol or thinner 1 Remove the headlight unit by re moving the screws 2 Disconnect the headlight coupler and then remove the headlight bulb cover 3 Unhook the...

Page 74: ...is equipped with an LED type brake tail light If the brake tail light does not come on have a Yamaha dealer check it EAU24215 Replacing a turn signal light bulb 1 Remove the turn signal light lens by...

Page 75: ...eel or performing other mainte nance requiring the motorcycle to stand upright Check that the motorcy cle is in a stable and level position be fore starting any maintenance A strong wooden box can be...

Page 76: ...l 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 pr...

Page 77: ...eck the vehicle Operate the electric starter 4 Compression There is compression There is no compression The engine does not start Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Have a Yamaha dealer check the...

Page 78: ...owfall areas may be sprayed with salt as a de icing method This salt can stay on the roads well into spring so be sure to wash the underside and chassis parts after riding in such areas Genuine Yamaha...

Page 79: ...ge Use an old tooth brush or plastic bristle brush for hard to reach places NOTICE Use cold water if the vehicle has been exposed to salt Warm wa ter will increase salt s corrosive properties ECA26301...

Page 80: ...y sprays and wax sparingly Wipe off excess afterwards WARNING EWA20660 Contaminants left on the brakes or tires can cause loss of control Make sure there is no lubricant or wax on the brakes or tires...

Page 81: ...odes are grounded This will limit spark ing during the next step d Turn the engine over several times with the starter This will coat the cylinder wall with oil WARNING To prevent dam age or injury fr...

Page 82: ...40 or 20W 50 Recommended engine oil grade API service SG type or higher JASO standard MA Engine oil quantity Oil change 3 70 L 3 91 US qt 3 26 Imp qt With oil filter removal 4 00 L 4 23 US qt 3 52 Imp...

Page 83: ...ght of rider cargo and accessories Front brake Type Hydraulic single disc brake Rear brake Type Hydraulic single disc brake Front suspension Type Telescopic fork Rear suspension Type Swingarm Electric...

Page 84: ...N NUMBER ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER MODEL LABEL INFORMATION KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER EAU26401 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the steering head pipe Record t...

Page 85: ...stamped into the key tag Record this number in the space provided and use it for reference when ordering a new key EAU48271 Vehicle Emission Control Informa tion label The Vehicle Emission Control In...

Page 86: ...as when maintenance checks or service procedures are performed Although the sensors and recorded data will vary by model the main data points are Vehicle status and engine perfor mance data Fuel inje...

Page 87: ...t finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Yamaha Motor...

Page 88: ...icle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use or 2 the use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed...

Page 89: ...inder that maintenance work is required It is not acceptable proof of maintenance work Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month...

Page 90: ...rmation 10 7 10 36000 mi 55000 km or 54 months 40000 mi 61000 km or 60 months Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks UBP612E0 book Page 7 Tuesday July 3...

Page 91: ...TRANSFER To transfer the warranty from the original purchaser to any subsequent purchaser it is imperative that the machine be inspected and registered for warranty by an authorized Yamaha motorcycle...

Page 92: ...ater date Each Yamaha motorcycle dealer is held responsible for his setup service and warranty repair work Is the warranty transferable to second owners Yes The remainder of the existing warranty can...

Page 93: ...overed repairs There s no deductible to pay and repairs aren t pro rated You don t have any out of pocket expenses for covered repairs In addition Travel and Recreation Interruption Protection TRIP is...

Page 94: ...ed protection even after your Yamaha Limited Warranty expires A special note If visiting your dealer isn t convenient contact Yamaha with your VIN number and we ll be happy to help you get the Y E S c...

Page 95: ...31 High beam indicator light 4 2 Horn switch 4 6 I Identification numbers 10 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 4 15 Indicator lights and warning lights 4 1 K Key identification number 10 2 L Labels l...

Page 96: ...ight bulb replacing 7 32 Turn signal switch 4 5 V Valve clearance 7 16 Vehicle Emission Control Information label 10 2 Vehicle identification number 10 1 W Warranty extended 10 10 Warranty limited 10...

Page 97: ...m right right out of the box Yamalube Take care of your Yamaha with legendary Yamalube oils lubricants and care products They re formulated and approved by the toughest judges we know the Yamaha engin...

Page 98: ...DIC183 PRINTED IN JAPAN 2018 07 0 4 1 CR E PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER...

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