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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS

5-6

EAU00457

Parking

When parking, stop the engine, re-
move the key from the main switch,
and then turn the fuel cock lever to
“OFF”.

EW000058

WARNING

●

Since the engine and exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where pedestri-
ans or children are not likely to
touch them.

●

Do not park on a slope or on
soft ground, otherwise the
motorcycle may overturn.

Summary of Contents for Road Star XV16ARC

Page 1: ...4WM 28199 15 LIT 11626 16 44 XV16AR C XV16ALER C XV16ASR C XV16ATR C XV16ATLER C OWNER S MANUAL...

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Page 3: ...and basic maintenance of this motorcycle If you have any questions concerning the operation or maintenance of your motorcycle please consult a Yamaha dealer The design and manufacture of this Yamaha m...

Page 4: ...al precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the motorcycle NOTE A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer NOTE This manual should be considered a permanent part of...

Page 5: ...OTOR CYCLE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS MOTORCYCLE UNTIL YOU HAVE AT TAINED ADEQUATE KNOWLEDGE OF ITS CONTROLS AND OPERATING FEATURES AND UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED IN SAFE AND PROPER RIDING TECHNI...

Page 6: ...ASR C XV16ATR C XV16ATLER C OWNER S MANUAL 2002 by Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A 1st edition August 2002 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamah...

Page 7: ...RIPTION 2 3 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 3 4 PRE OPERATION CHECKS 4 5 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS 5 6 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6 7 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7 8 SPECIFICAT...

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Page 9: ...SAFETY INFORMATION 1 Safe riding 1 1 Protective apparel 1 3 Modifications 1 3 Loading and accessories 1 3 Gasoline and exhaust gas 1 5 Location of important labels 1 7...

Page 10: ...WHEN MADE NECESSARY BY MECHANICAL CONDITIONS Safe riding 1 Always make pre operation checks Careful checks may help prevent an accident 2 This motorcycle is designed to carry the operator and a passe...

Page 11: ...e to EXCESSIVE SPEED or undercornering insuf ficient lean angle for the speed a Always obey the speed limit and never travel faster than warranted by road and traffic conditions b Always signal before...

Page 12: ...during or after operation They become very hot and can cause burns Always wear protective clothing that covers your legs ankles and feet 6 Passengers should also observe the precautions mentioned abov...

Page 13: ...he handlebar front fork or front fender These items in cluding such cargo as sleeping bags duffel bags or tents can create unstable handling or slow steering response Accessories Genuine Yamaha access...

Page 14: ...may limit control ability therefore such accessories are not recommended 2 Use caution when adding electrical accessories If electrical accessories exceed the capacity of the motorcycle s electrical...

Page 15: ...pen flame otherwise it could catch fire 4 When transporting the motorcycle in another vehicle make sure that it is kept upright and that the fuel cock is turned to ON or RES for vacuum type OFF for ma...

Page 16: ...SAFETY INFORMATION 1 1 7 EAU02977 Location of important labels Please read the following important labels carefully before operating this motorcycle...

Page 17: ...SAFETY INFORMATION 1 1 8 1 California only XV16AT XV16ATLE 2 3 4 5 6 XV16AT XV16ATLE 5GA F8446 00...

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Page 19: ...XV16ALE C XV16AS C Left view 2 1 XV16A C XV16ALE C XV16AS C Right view 2 2 XV16AT C XV16ATLE C Left view 2 3 XV16AT C XV16ATLE C Right view 2 4 XV16A C XV16ALE C XV16AS C XV16AT C XV16ATLE C Controls...

Page 20: ...16AS C Left view 1 Shift pedal page 3 7 2 Starter choke knob page 3 11 3 Fuel cock page 3 10 4 Rider seat page 3 11 5 Owner s tool kit page 6 2 6 Helmet holder page 3 12 7 Rear turn signal lights page...

Page 21: ...w 10 Passenger footrest 11 Passenger seat 12 Fuel tank page 3 9 13 Fuel tank cap page 3 8 14 Headlight page 6 35 15 Front turn signal position lights page 6 37 16 Brake pedal page 3 8 17 Rider footres...

Page 22: ...1 Shift pedal page 3 7 2 Starter choke knob page 3 11 3 Fuel cock page 3 10 4 Rider seat page 3 11 5 Owner s tool kit page 6 2 6 Helmet holder page 3 12 7 Rear turn signal lights page 6 37 8 Tail bra...

Page 23: ...at 12 Fuel tank page 3 9 13 Fuel tank cap page 3 8 14 Windshield page 3 13 15 Headlight page 6 35 16 Front turn signal position lights page 6 37 17 Brake pedal page 3 8 18 Rider footrest 19 Shock abso...

Page 24: ...Controls and instruments 1 Clutch lever page 3 7 2 Left handlebar switches page 3 6 3 Speedometer unit page 3 3 4 Main switch steering lock page 3 1 5 Right handlebar switches page 3 6 6 Throttle gri...

Page 25: ...tches 3 6 Clutch lever 3 7 Shift pedal 3 7 Brake lever 3 7 Brake pedal 3 8 Fuel tank cap 3 8 Fuel 3 9 Fuel cock 3 10 Starter choke knob 3 11 Locking the steering with a padlock 3 11 Rider seat 3 11 He...

Page 26: ...off The key can be removed EAU00040 LOCK The steering is locked and all electrical systems are off The key can be removed To lock the steering 1 Turn the handlebars all the way to the left 2 Push the...

Page 27: ...t is switched on EAU00057 Turn signal indicator light This indicator light flashes when the turn signal switch is pushed to the left or right EAU00061 Neutral indicator light This indicator light come...

Page 28: ...TRIP A and TRIP B in the following order CB 27E To reset a tripmeter select it by push ing the mode button left and then hold down the set button right for at least one second The tripmeters can be u...

Page 29: ...t will flash If this occurs have a Yamaha dealer check the motorcycle EC000004 CAUTION When the tachometer displays an error code the motorcycle should be checked as soon as possible in order to avoid...

Page 30: ...t simulta neously until the hours and min utes flash 3 Push the left button and only the hour display will flash 4 Push the right button to change the hours 5 Push the left button and only the minute...

Page 31: ...manually by pushing the switch in after it has re turned to the center position NOTE _ The self canceling system only oper ates when the motorcycle is moving so that the turn signal lights will not s...

Page 32: ...tion circuit cut off system See page 3 17 for an explanation of the ig nition circuit cut off system EAU01215 Shift pedal The shift pedal is located on the left side of the engine and is used in com...

Page 33: ...be removed To install the fuel tank cap 1 Insert the fuel tank cap into the tank opening with the key inserted in the lock and with the mark facing forward 2 Turn the key counterclockwise to the orig...

Page 34: ...haust sys tem _ 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 higher If knocking or pingi...

Page 35: ...engine is not run ning ON With the lever in this position fuel flows to the carburetor Normal riding is done with the lever in this position RES This indicates reserve If you run out of fuel while rid...

Page 36: ...steering with a padlock In addition to the main switch steering lock there are brackets on the right side of the steering head pipe for lock ing the steering with a padlock To do so turn the handleba...

Page 37: ...e helmet holder is located under the rider seat To secure a helmet to the helmet holder 1 Remove the rider seat See page 3 11 for rider seat removal and in stallation procedures 2 Attach the helmet to...

Page 38: ...ed angle 3 Tighten the bolts to the specified torque To change the windshield height 1 Remove the bolts on each side of the windshield 2 Move the windshield to the other position 3 Install the bolts a...

Page 39: ...s XV16AT C XV16ATLE C To open a saddlebag Unbuckle the belts and fold up the flap To close a saddlebag Fold the flap down and buckle both belts securely NOTE _ For saddlebag cleaning and care see page...

Page 40: ...oosen the locknut 2 To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspen sion turn the adjusting nut in di rection a To decrease the spring preload and thereby soften the suspension turn the a...

Page 41: ...or personal injury that may result from improper handling Do not tamper with or attempt to open the gas cylinder Do not subject the shock ab sorber to an open flame or other high heat sources otherwi...

Page 42: ...ist the operator in fulfilling the responsibility of raising the side stand before starting off Therefore check this system regularly as de scribed below and have a Yamaha dealer repair it if it does...

Page 43: ...he sidestand up 7 Keep the clutch lever pulled 8 Shift the transmission into gear 9 Move the sidestand down Does the engine stall After the engine has stalled 10 Move the sidestand up 11 Keep the clut...

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Page 45: ...PRE OPERATION CHECKS 4 Pre operation check list 4 1...

Page 46: ...ssary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 6 9 6 12 Front brake Check operation If soft or spongy have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system Check lever free play Adjust...

Page 47: ...ondition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 6 18 6 20 Brake and shift pedals Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary 6 28 Brake and clutch...

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Page 49: ...OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS 5 Starting and warming up a cold engine 5 1 Starting a warm engine 5 3 Shifting 5 3 Engine break in 5 5 Parking 5 6...

Page 50: ...round and distract the opera tor resulting in a possible loss of control EAU00376 CAUTION Make sure not to store personal items near the air cleaner in take otherwise air intake will be blocked and pe...

Page 51: ...serve the battery Do not crank the en gine more than 10 seconds on any one attempt 6 After starting the engine move the starter choke knob back halfway ECA00055 CAUTION For maximum engine life always...

Page 52: ...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 EC000048 CAUTION Even with the transmission in the n...

Page 53: ...rocedure when shifting to the next higher gear NOTE Always shift gears at the recommend ed shift points EAU00427 To decelerate 1 Apply both the front and the rear brakes to slow the motorcycle 2 Shift...

Page 54: ...ear ances During this period prolonged full throttle operation or any condition that might result in engine overheating must be avoided EAU01740 0 600 mi 0 1 000 km Avoid prolonged operation above 1 3...

Page 55: ...the key from the main switch and then turn the fuel cock lever to OFF EW000058 WARNING Since the engine and exhaust system can become very hot park in a place where pedestri ans or children are not li...

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Page 57: ...free play 6 21 Adjusting the brake lever free play 6 21 Adjusting the brake pedal position 6 22 Adjusting the rear brake light switch 6 23 Checking the front and rear brake pads 6 23 Checking the bra...

Page 58: ...le EW000060 WARNING If you are not familiar with motor cycle maintenance work have a Yamaha dealer do it for you EAU00467 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PROPER PERIODIC MAINTENANCE OF YOUR MOTORCYCLE IS IMPOR T...

Page 59: ...he 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 NOTE _ If you do not have th...

Page 60: ...s and thereafter every 8 000 mi 13 000 km or 12 months Replace Replace 3 Crankcase ventilation system Check ventilation hose for cracks or damage Replace if necessary 4 Fuel line Check fuel hose for c...

Page 61: ...age 6 6 Correct if necessary Replace brake fluid 5 Rear brake Check operation and fluid leakage See NOTE page 6 6 Correct if necessary Replace brake fluid 6 Clutch Check operation and free play Correc...

Page 62: ...e 15 Steering bearings Check bearing assembly for looseness Moderately repack every 16 000 mi 25 000 km or 24 months Lithium soap base grease Repack 16 Wheel bearings Check bearings for smooth rotatio...

Page 63: ...more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas Hydraulic brake system When disassembling the master cylinder or caliper cylinder always replace the brake fluid Check the brak...

Page 64: ...rform some of the main tenance jobs described in this chapter Refer to this section each time the pan el needs to be removed and installed EAU00491 Panel A To remove the panel Remove the bolt and then...

Page 65: ...f ferent color the engine could be defec tive Do not attempt to diagnose such problems yourself Instead have a Yamaha dealer check the motorcycle If a spark plug shows signs of electrode erosion and e...

Page 66: ...ter to prevent the discharging of fuel vapor into the atmosphere Before operating this motorcycle make sure to check the following Check each hose connection Check each hose and canister for cracks or...

Page 67: ...perature _ 4 Wait a few minutes until the oil set tles remove the oil filler cap wipe the dipstick clean insert it back into the oil filler hole without screwing it in and then remove it again to chec...

Page 68: ...under the engine to collect the used oil 5 Remove the engine oil drain bolt to drain the oil from the crankcase 6 Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench NOTE _ An oil filter wrench...

Page 69: ...l additives Do not use oils with a diesel speci fication of CD or oils of a higher quality than specified In addition do not use oils labeled ENERGY CONSERVING II or higher Make sure that no foreign m...

Page 70: ...he brim of the check hole _ 3 If the oil is below the brim of the check hole remove the oil filler cap add sufficient oil of the rec ommended type to raise it to the correct level and then install the...

Page 71: ...p ECA00024 CAUTION _ Make sure that no foreign material enters the transfer case _ 5 Start the engine and let it idle for several minutes while checking the transfer case for oil leakage If oil is lea...

Page 72: ...ean the air filter element more fre quently if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas 1 Remove the air filter case bolts 2 Loosen the air filter joint clamp screw and then slightly pull the ai...

Page 73: ...If the air filter element is damaged replace it 7 Install the air filter element by in serting it into the air filter case then installing the screws and then connect the hose shown 8 Install the air...

Page 74: ...justing the throttle cable free play The throttle cable free play should measure 0 16 0 24 in 4 6 mm at the throttle grip Periodically check the throttle cable free play and if neces sary have a Yamah...

Page 75: ...not carry loosely packed items that can shift Securely pack your heaviest items close to the center of the motorcycle and dis tribute the weight evenly from side to side Properly adjust the suspen si...

Page 76: ...so con form to the limits specified by the regulations of your own country _ EAU00680 WARNING _ It is dangerous to ride with a worn out tire When a tire tread begins to show crosswise lines have a Yam...

Page 77: ...ire sur face must first be broken in for it to develop its optimal characteristics EAU00691 Accessories and replacement parts EW000098 WARNING This motorcycle is not designed to pull a trailer or to b...

Page 78: ...a to loos en the clutch cable 5 Loosen the locknut at the crankcase 6 To increase the clutch lever free play turn the adjusting nut in di rection a To decrease the clutch lever free play turn the adju...

Page 79: ...esult in loss of con trol and an accident EAU01746 Adjusting the brake pedal position The top of the brake pedal should be po sitioned approximately 3 9 in 100 mm above the top of the footrest as show...

Page 80: ...djusting nut in direction b EAU00721 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 lubricati...

Page 81: ...ing check that the brake fluid is above the minimum level mark and replenish if necessary A low brake flu id level may indicate worn brake pads and or brake system leakage If the brake level is low be...

Page 82: ...specified in the NOTE after the periodic mainte nance and lubrication chart In addition have the oil seals of the master cylin ders and calipers as well as the brake hoses replaced at the intervals li...

Page 83: ...at a Yamaha dealer _ 4 Calculate the drive belt slack by subtracting the measurement not ed in step 2 from the measure ment noted in step 3 5 If the drive belt slack is incorrect adjust it as follows...

Page 84: ...nuts ECA00025 CAUTION Improper drive belt slack will over load the engine Keep the drive belt slack within the specified range 5 Tighten the axle nut and the brake caliper bracket bolt to the specifie...

Page 85: ...Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals 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 l...

Page 86: ...3165 Checking and lubricating the sidestand The operation of the sidestand should be checked before each ride and the sidestand pivot and metal to metal contact surfaces should be lubricated if necess...

Page 87: ...otorcycle so that there is no danger of it falling over Check the inner tubes for scratches damage and excessive oil leakage To check the operation 1 Place the motorcycle on a level surface and hold i...

Page 88: ...W000115 WARNING Securely support the motorcycle so that there is no danger of it falling over 2 Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for ward and backward If any free play c...

Page 89: ...nutes and seek prompt medical attention Batteries produce explosive hy drogen gas Therefore keep sparks flames cigarettes etc away from the battery and pro vide sufficient ventilation when charging it...

Page 90: ...ery charger have a Yamaha dealer charge your battery EAU04190 Replacing the fuses The main fuse and the fuse box which contains the fuses for the individual cir cuits are located behind panel A See pa...

Page 91: ...em and possibly a fire _ 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 electr...

Page 92: ...headlight If the headlight bulb burns out replace it as follows 1 Remove the headlight unit by re moving the screws 2 Disconnect the headlight coupler and then remove the bulb cover 3 Unhook the head...

Page 93: ...Do not touch the glass part of the headlight bulb to keep it free from oil otherwise the transparency of the glass the luminosity of the bulb and the bulb life will be adversely af fected Thoroughly...

Page 94: ...the motorcycle Since this model is not equipped with a centerstand follow these precautions when removing the front and rear wheel or performing other mainte nance requiring the motorcycle to stand up...

Page 95: ...y occur dur ing operation Any problem in the fuel compression or ignition systems for example can cause poor starting and loss of power The following troubleshooting chart represents a quick and easy...

Page 96: ...compression Check the ignition Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Remove the spark plugs and check the electrodes 3 Ignition Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gaps or replace th...

Page 97: ...MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7 Care 7 1 Storage 7 5...

Page 98: ...ps 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 wh...

Page 99: ...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 spray...

Page 100: ...chrome plat ed surfaces Avoid combination cleaner waxes many of which contain abrasives that may mar the paint or protective finish 7 Let the motorcycle dry completely before storing or covering it E...

Page 101: ...severe weather conditions and have become faded or been scuffed use a fine boot creme to return the leather to its original rich even color Exposure to the elements can dry out the leather over time...

Page 102: ...rain bolts this will prevent fuel deposits from building up Pour the drained fuel into the fuel tank 4 Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer if available to prevent the fuel tank from rusting...

Page 103: ...wheels a little every month in order to prevent the tires from becoming degraded in one spot 8 Cover the muffler outlets with plas tic bags to prevent moisture from entering them 9 Remove the battery...

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Page 105: ...SPECIFICATIONS 8 Specifications 8 1...

Page 106: ...Engine Engine type Air cooled 4 stroke OHV Cylinder arrangement V type 2 cylinder Displacement 1 602 cm3 Bore Stroke 3 74 4 45 in 95 113 mm Compression ratio 8 3 1 Starting system Electric starter Lub...

Page 107: ...0 8 lmp gal 3 5 L Carburetor Manufacturer MIKUNI Model quantity BSR40 1 Spark plug Manufacturer model NGK DPR7EA 9 or DENSO X22EPR U9 Gap 0 03 0 04 in 0 8 0 9 mm Clutch type Wet multiple disc Transmi...

Page 108: ...m Front 36 psi 2 50 kgf cm2 250 kPa Rear 41 psi 2 80 kgf cm2 280 kPa Total weight of rider passenger cargo and accessories Wheels Front Type Spoke wheel Size 16 MT 3 00 16 M C MT 3 00 Rear Type Spoke...

Page 109: ...eadlight 12 V 60 55 W 1 Tail brake light 12 V 8 27 W 1 Front turn signal Front position light 12 V 27 8 W 2 Rear turn signal light 12 V 27 W 2 Meter lighting 14 V 0 6 W 4 Neutral indicator light 12 V...

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Page 111: ...tion number 9 1 Vehicle identification number 9 1 Model label 9 2 Reporting safety defects 9 3 Motorcycle noise regulation 9 4 Maintenance record 9 5 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A STREET AND ENDURO M...

Page 112: ...L LABEL INFORMATION CA 01E EAU01041 Key identification number The key identification number is stamped into the key tag Record this number in the space provided and use it for reference when ordering...

Page 113: ...is affixed to the frame under the rider seat See page 3 11 for rider seat removal and installation pro cedures Record the information on this label in the space provided This in formation will be need...

Page 114: ...ints it may open an investigation and if it 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 proble...

Page 115: ...ed into any new ve hicle 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 desi...

Page 116: ...ranty The chart below is printed only as a reminder that maintenance work is required It is not acceptable proof of maintenance work CL 04E Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing deale...

Page 117: ...6 9 28 000 mi 43 000 km or 42 months 32 000 mi 49 000 km or 48 months 36 000 mi 55 000 km or 54 months 40 000 mi 61 000 km or 60 months Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer na...

Page 118: ...CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 7 9 EAU02918 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A STREET AND ENDURO MOTORCYCLE LIMITED WARRANTY...

Page 119: ...CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 8 9...

Page 120: ...CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 9 9 EAU01063 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE Y E S...

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Page 122: ...ock 3 10 Fuel gauge 3 4 Fuel level warning light 3 2 Fuel tank cap 3 8 Fuses replacing 6 33 H Handlebar switches 3 6 Headlight bulb replacing 6 35 Helmet holder 3 12 High beam indicator light 3 2 Horn...

Page 123: ...rottle cable free play adjusting 6 17 Throttle grip and cable checking and lubricating 6 27 Tires 6 18 Tool kit 6 2 Transfer case oil 6 13 Troubleshooting 6 38 Troubleshooting chart 6 39 Turn signal i...

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