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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

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9. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the

headlight beam if necessary.

EAU24133

Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb

1. Remove the tail/brake light lens by

removing 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]

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 lens by installing the

screws.

NOTICE:

Do not over-

tighten the screws, otherwise
the lens may break.

[ECA10681]

1. Screw

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Summary of Contents for midnight star XVS1300A

Page 1: ...DIC183 XVS1300A OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle 11C 28199 E4 ...

Page 2: ...R Hereby declare that the product Type designation 5SL 00 is in compliance with following norm s or documents R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC EN300 330 2 v1 3 1 2006 01 EN300 330 2 v1 5 1 2010 02 EN60950 1 2006 A11 2009 Two or Three Wheel Motor Vehicles Directive 97 24 EC Chapter 8 EMC 1 2 3 4 Version up the norm of EN60950 to EN60950 1 To change company name version up of the following norm EN300 330 2...

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: ...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 U11CE4E0 book Page 1 F...

Page 5: ...UAL 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 U11CE4E0 book Page 2 Friday December 3 2010 9 12 AM ...

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

Page 7: ...ht bulb 6 32 Replacing the auxiliary light bulb 6 33 Supporting the motorcycle 6 33 Troubleshooting 6 34 Troubleshooting charts 6 35 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7 1 Matte color caution 7 1 Care 7 1 Storage 7 3 SPECIFICATIONS 8 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 1 Identification numbers 9 1 U11CE4E0 book Page 2 Friday December 3 2010 9 12 AM ...

Page 8: ...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 9: ...d 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 eng...

Page 10: ...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 11: ...r 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 access...

Page 12: ...ie 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...

Page 13: ...ge 3 16 4 Fuel injection system fuse page 6 28 5 Fuse box page 6 28 6 Main fuse page 6 28 7 Helmet holder page 3 16 8 License plate light page 6 32 9 Rear turn signal light page 6 31 10 Engine oil level check window page 6 10 11 Shift pedal page 3 12 12 Engine oil filler cap page 6 10 U11CE4E0 book Page 1 Friday December 3 2010 9 12 AM ...

Page 14: ...7 5 Air filter element page 6 14 6 Fuel tank cap page 3 13 7 Front brake fluid reservoir page 6 20 8 Brake pedal page 3 12 9 Rear brake light switch page 6 19 10 Engine oil filter cartridge page 6 10 11 Engine oil drain bolt page 6 10 12 Coolant reservoir page 6 13 13 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring page 3 17 U11CE4E0 book Page 2 Friday December 3 2010 9 12 AM ...

Page 15: ...lutch lever page 3 11 2 Left handlebar switches page 3 10 3 Multi function meter unit page 3 6 4 Main switch steering lock page 3 2 5 Right handlebar switches page 3 10 6 Throttle grip page 6 15 7 Brake lever page 3 12 U11CE4E0 book Page 3 Friday December 3 2010 9 12 AM ...

Page 16: ...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 17: ...e 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 el...

Page 18: ...ey 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 exten...

Page 19: ...tion 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 ...

Page 20: ...lly switch on or off according to the coolant temperature in the ra diator If the engine overheats see page 6 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 3 8 for an explanation of the self diagnosis ...

Page 21: ...he 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 RES...

Page 22: ...ss of the currently selected display mode If the fuel level warning light comes on see page 3 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 Tr...

Page 23: ... warning 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...

Page 24: ... 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 selected brightness level The...

Page 25: ... switch to sound the horn EAU12660 Engine stop switch Set this switch to before starting the engine Set this switch to to stop the engine in case of an emergen cy such as when the vehicle overturns or when the throttle cable is stuck EAU12711 Start switch Push this switch to crank the engine with the starter See page 5 1 for start ing instructions prior to starting the en gine EAU41700 The engine ...

Page 26: ...the brightness control mode of the multi function meter unit See Multi function meter unit on page 3 6 for detailed information EAU42535 RESET switch This switch is used to reset the tripme ters to set the clock and to set the brightness control mode of the multi function meter unit See Multi function meter unit on page 3 6 for detailed information EAU12820 Clutch lever The clutch lever is located...

Page 27: ...e your toes or heel to shift up and your toes to shift down EAU12890 Brake lever The brake lever is located at the right handlebar grip To apply the front brake pull the lever toward the handle bar grip EAU12941 Brake pedal The brake pedal is on the right side of the motorcycle To apply the rear brake press down on the brake pedal 1 Shift pedal 2 Neutral position 1 5 4 3 2 N 1 5 4 3 2 N 1 2 1 Brak...

Page 28: ...uel is a fire hazard EAU13221 Fuel Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in the tank WARNING EWA10881 Gasoline and gasoline vapors are extremely flammable To avoid fires and explosions and to reduce the risk of injury when refueling follow these instructions 1 Before refueling turn off the en gine and be sure that no one is sit ting on the vehicle Never refuel while smoking or while in the vi cin...

Page 29: ...r clothing change your clothes EAU33502 NOTICE ECA11400 Use only unleaded gasoline The use of leaded gasoline will cause severe damage to internal engine parts such as the valves and piston rings as well as to the exhaust system Your Yamaha engine has been de signed to use regular unleaded gaso line with a research octane number of 91 or higher If knocking or pinging oc curs use a gasoline of a di...

Page 30: ...t system is hot after op eration To prevent a fire hazard or burns Do not park the 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...

Page 31: ... TIP Make sure that the seat is properly se cured before riding EAU14324 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 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...

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: ...destand is located 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 page 3 19 for an explanation of the ignition circuit cut off system WARNING EWA10241 The vehicle must not be ridden with the sidestand down...

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 sidestand is moved down Periodically check the operation of the ignition circuit cut off system according to the following procedure U1...

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: ...g 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 3 13 3 15 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 6 10 Coolant Check coolant level in reservoir If necessary add ...

Page 37: ...le and grip housing 6 15 6 23 Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 6 22 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 6 15 6 17 Brake and shift pedals Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary 6 23 Brake and clutch levers Make sure that operation is smooth Lubr...

Page 38: ...TION CHECKS 4 3 4 Sidestand switch Check operation of ignition circuit cut off system If system is not working correctly have Yamaha dealer check vehicle 3 18 ITEM CHECKS PAGE U11CE4E0 book Page 3 Friday December 3 2010 9 12 AM ...

Page 39: ...n 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 Th...

Page 40: ...elerate 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 ...

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 U11CE4E0 book Page 4 Friday December 3 2010 9 12 AM ...

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 while ser vicing can lead to eye injury burns fire or carbon monoxide poisoning possibly leading to death See page 1 1 for more in formation about carbon monox ide WARNING EWA15460 Brake discs calipers d...

Page 44: ...e 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 U11CE4E0 book Page 2 Friday December 3 ...

Page 45: ...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 46: ...el 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 Ch...

Page 47: ...s 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 base...

Page 48: ...ar 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...

Page 49: ...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 U11CE4E0 book Page 7 Friday De...

Page 50: ... fastener 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 pl...

Page 51: ...gnose 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...

Page 52: ...ight 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 i...

Page 53: ...ter 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 f...

Page 54: ...hen 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...

Page 55: ... 6 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...

Page 56: ...nance 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 w...

Page 57: ...tion chart EAU21565 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 ai...

Page 58: ... the same make and design other wise the handling characteristics of the vehicle may be different which could lead to an accident After extensive tests only the tires list ed below have been approved for this model by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd Tire air pressure measured on cold tires 0 90 kg 0 198 lb Front 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi Rear 280 kPa 2 80 kgf cm 41 psi 90 209 kg 198 461 lb Front 250 kPa 2 50...

Page 59: ...hecked for cracks bends warpage or oth er damage before each ride If any damage is found have a Yamaha dealer replace the wheel Do not attempt even the smallest 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 characteristi...

Page 60: ...ghten the 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 th...

Page 61: ...urn 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 ...

Page 62: ...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 brak...

Page 63: ...pecified 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...

Page 64: ...eration 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 ...

Page 65: ...ubricated 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 U11CE4E0 book Page 23 Friday December 3 2...

Page 66: ... should 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 g...

Page 67: ...nt 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 EW...

Page 68: ...f the ground See page 6 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 che...

Page 69: ... battery 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 ...

Page 70: ...keep 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 3 16 TIP To access the fuel injection system fuse remove the starter relay cover by pulling it upward 1 Fuel injection system...

Page 71: ...ace 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 thinne...

Page 72: ...a 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 bu...

Page 73: ...s 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 th...

Page 74: ... it 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 u...

Page 75: ...recautions when removing the front and rear wheel or performing other maintenance requiring the motorcycle to stand up right Check that the motorcycle is in a stable and level position before starting any maintenance A strong wooden box can be placed under the engine for added stability To service the front wheel 1 Stabilize the rear of the motorcycle by using a motorcycle stand or if an additiona...

Page 76: ... systems your self However should your motorcycle require any repair take it to a Yamaha dealer whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools experience and know how to service the motorcycle properly Use only genuine Yamaha replace ment parts Imitation parts may look like Yamaha parts but they are often inferi or have a shorter service life and can lead to expensive repair bills WARNING EWA1...

Page 77: ...er 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 o...

Page 78: ...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 79: ...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 80: ...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 81: ...o 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...

Page 82: ...the 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 tu...

Page 83: ...il 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 Regular unleaded gasoline only Fuel tank capacity 19 0 L 5 02 US gal 4 18 Imp gal Fuel rese...

Page 84: ... cm 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...

Page 85: ...utral 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 ...

Page 86: ...on 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 3 16 Record the information on this label in the space pr...

Page 87: ...m indicator light 3 4 Horn switch 3 10 I Identification numbers 9 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 3 19 Immobilizer system 3 1 Immobilizer system indicator light 3 5 Indicator lights and warning lights 3 4 L License plate light bulb replacing 6 32 M Main switch steering lock 3 2 Maintenance and lubrication periodic 6 4 Maintenance emission control system 6 3 Matte color caution 7 1 Model label 9 ...

Page 88: ...or light 3 4 Turn signal light bulb replacing 6 31 Turn signal switch 3 10 V Valve clearance 6 15 Vehicle identification number 9 1 W Wheel bearings checking 6 26 Wheels 6 17 U11CE4E0 book Page 2 Friday December 3 2010 9 12 AM ...

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