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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

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EAU23131

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.

EAU23140

Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers

Brake lever

Clutch lever

The operation of the brake and clutch
levers should be checked before each
ride, and the lever pivots should be lu-
bricated if necessary.

Recommended lubricant:

Lithium-soap-based grease (all-pur-
pose grease)

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Summary of Contents for RoadStan XV17AMC

Page 1: ...5VN 28199 13 XV17AWW C XV17AMW C XV17ATW C XV17ATMW C OWNER S MANUAL LIT 11626 20 21 ...

Page 2: ...EAU10041 U5VN13E0 book Page 1 Monday May 15 2006 2 13 PM ...

Page 3: ...orcycle 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 motorcycle fully comply with the emissions standards for clean air applicable at the date of manufacture Yamaha has met these standards without reducing the performance or economy of operation of the motorcycle To maintain these high ...

Page 4: ...e consult your Yamaha dealer WARNING EWA10010 PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL AND THE YOU AND YOUR MOTORCYCLE RIDING TIPS BOOKLET CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS MOTORCYCLE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS MOTOR CYCLE UNTIL YOU HAVE ATTAINED ADEQUATE KNOWLEDGE OF ITS CONTROLS AND OPERATING FEATURES The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED Failure to follow ...

Page 5: ... TECHNIQUES REGULAR INSPECTIONS AND CAREFUL MAINTENANCE ALONG WITH GOOD RIDING SKILLS WILL ENSURE THAT YOU SAFELY ENJOY THE CAPABILITIES AND THE RELIABILITY OF THIS MOTORCYCLE Product and specifications are subject to change without notice U5VN13E0 book Page 2 Monday May 15 2006 2 13 PM ...

Page 6: ...Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A 1st edition May 2006 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan P N LIT 11626 20 21 AFFIX DEALER LABEL HERE U5VN13E0 book Page 3 Monday May 15 2006 2 13 PM ...

Page 7: ...Engine break in 5 4 Parking 5 5 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6 1 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 6 1 Owner s tool kit 6 1 Periodic maintenance chart for the 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 Canister for California only 6 10 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge 6 10 Transfer case oil 6 13 Cleani...

Page 8: ...5 Tail brake light 6 37 Replacing a turn signal light bulb 6 37 Replacing a license plate light bulb 6 37 Supporting the motorcycle 6 38 Troubleshooting 6 39 Troubleshooting chart 6 40 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7 1 Care 7 1 Storage 7 4 SPECIFICATIONS 8 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 1 Identification numbers 9 1 Reporting safety defects 9 3 Motorcycle noise regulation 9 4 Maintenance record 9 5 YAMAHA ...

Page 9: ...dents 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 ap proaching and passing through intersections since intersec tions are the most likely places for motorcycle accidents to oc cur Ride where other motori...

Page 10: ...face shield or goggles Wind in your unprotected eyes could contribute to an impairment of vision which 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 Never touch the eng...

Page 11: ...ng guidelines in mind as well as those provided under Load ing when mounting accessories Never install accessories or carry cargo that would impair the perfor mance of your motorcycle Care fully inspect the accessory before using it to make sure that it does not in any way reduce ground clearance or cornering clearance limit suspension travel steering travel or control operation or ob scure lights...

Page 12: ...e off before leaving the motorcycle unattended and remove the key from the main switch When parking the motor cycle note the following The engine and exhaust system may be hot therefore park the motorcycle in a place where pe destrians or children are not like ly to touch these hot areas Do not park the motorcycle on a slope or soft ground otherwise it may fall over Do not park the motorcycle near...

Page 13: ...SAFETY INFORMATION 1 5 1 EAU10381 Location of important labels Please read the following important labels carefully before operating this vehicle U5VN13E0 book Page 5 Monday May 15 2006 2 13 PM ...

Page 14: ...SAFETY INFORMATION 1 6 1 2 3 XV17ATW XV17ATMW 1 5 6 4 7 XV17ATW XV17ATMW California only California only U5VN13E0 book Page 6 Monday May 15 2006 2 13 PM ...

Page 15: ...17AWW C XV17AMW C 1 Shift pedal page 3 6 2 Starter choke knob page 3 10 3 Fuel cock page 3 9 4 Engine oil filler cap page 6 10 5 Battery page 6 33 6 Owner s tool kit page 6 1 7 Fuses page 6 34 U5VN13E0 book Page 1 Monday May 15 2006 2 13 PM ...

Page 16: ...17ATMW C 1 Shift pedal page 3 6 2 Starter choke knob page 3 10 3 Fuel cock page 3 9 4 Engine oil filler cap page 6 10 5 Battery page 6 33 6 Owner s tool kit page 6 1 7 Fuses page 6 34 U5VN13E0 book Page 2 Monday May 15 2006 2 13 PM ...

Page 17: ...1 Passenger footrest 2 Fuel tank page 3 7 3 Fuel tank cap page 3 7 4 Brake pedal page 3 7 5 Rider footrest 6 Air filter element page 6 15 7 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting nut page 3 14 8 Muffler U5VN13E0 book Page 3 Monday May 15 2006 2 13 PM ...

Page 18: ... page 3 7 2 Fuel tank cap page 3 7 3 Windshield page 3 12 4 Brake pedal page 3 7 5 Rider footrest 6 Air filter element page 6 15 7 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting nut page 3 14 8 Muffler U5VN13E0 book Page 4 Monday May 15 2006 2 13 PM ...

Page 19: ...V17AMW C 1 Clutch lever page 3 6 2 Left handlebar switches page 3 5 3 Speedometer unit page 3 3 4 Main switch steering lock page 3 1 5 Right handlebar switches page 3 5 6 Throttle grip page 6 17 7 Brake lever page 3 6 U5VN13E0 book Page 5 Monday May 15 2006 2 13 PM ...

Page 20: ... lever page 3 6 2 Left handlebar switches page 3 5 3 Speedometer unit page 3 3 4 Main switch steering lock page 3 1 5 Right handlebar switches page 3 5 6 Throttle grip page 6 17 7 Brake lever page 3 6 U5VN13E0 book Page 6 Monday May 15 2006 2 13 PM ...

Page 21: ...ved EAU10680 LOCK The steering is locked and all electrical systems are off The key can be re moved To lock the steering 1 Turn the handlebars all the way to the left 2 Push the key in from the OFF po sition and then turn it to LOCK while still pushing it 3 Remove the key To unlock the steering Push the key in and then turn it to OFF while still pushing it WARNING EWA10060 Never turn the key to OF...

Page 22: ...agnosis device for the fuel level de tection circuit If the fuel level detection circuit is defective the following cycle will be repeated until the malfunction is corrected The fuel level warning light will flash eight times and then go off for 3 0 seconds If this occurs have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle EAU11500 Engine trouble warning light This warning light comes on or flashes when an ele...

Page 23: ...an be used to estimate the distance that can be traveled with a full tank of fuel This information will enable you to plan future fuel stops NOTE This model is not equipped with a ta chometer however it has a built in en gine speed limiter which prevents the engine speed from exceeding approxi mately 4800 r min EAU12090 Self diagnosis device This model is equipped with a self diag nosis device for...

Page 24: ...ly EAU12212 Clock To set the clock 1 Turn the key to ON 2 Press both the set button right and the mode button left 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 display will flash 6 Push the right button to change the minutes 7 Push the left button...

Page 25: ...ushing the switch in after it has returned to the cen ter position NOTE The self canceling system only oper ates when the vehicle is moving so that the turn signal lights will not self cancel while you are stopped at an intersec tion EAU12500 Horn switch Press this switch to sound the horn EAU12660 Engine stop switch Set this switch to before starting the engine Set this switch to to stop the engi...

Page 26: ...he igni tion circuit cut off system See page 3 17 EAU12880 Shift pedal The shift pedal is located on the left side of the engine and is used in com bination with the clutch lever when shifting the gears of the 5 speed con stant mesh transmission equipped on this motorcycle NOTE Use your toes or heel to shift up and your toes to shift down EAU12890 Brake lever The brake lever is located at the righ...

Page 27: ...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 original position remove it and then close the lock cover NOTE The fuel tank cap cannot be installed unless the key is in the lock In addition the key cannot be removed if the cap is not properly installed and locked WARNING EW...

Page 28: ...igned 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 pinging occurs use a gasoline of a different brand or premi um unleaded fuel Use of unleaded fuel will extend spark plug life and reduce maintenance costs Gasohol There are two types of gasohol gaso hol containing ethanol and that contain ing methanol G...

Page 29: ...the engine is not running 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 riding move the lever to this position Fill the tank at the first oppor tunity Be sure to set the lever back to ON after refueling 1 Pointed end positioned over OFF 1 Pointed end positioned over ON 1 ...

Page 30: ...n the right side of the steering head pipe for lock ing the steering with a padlock To do so turn the handlebar until the holes in the two brackets are aligned and then lock the steering with a suitable pad lock EAU14152 Rider seat To remove the rider seat 1 Turn the key to OFF and then turn it to OPEN NOTE Do not push inward when turning the key 2 Pull the rider seat off To install the rider seat...

Page 31: ...der 1 Remove the rider seat See page 3 10 2 Attach the helmet to the helmet holder and then securely install the seat WARNING EWA10160 Never ride with a helmet attached to the helmet holder since the helmet may hit objects causing loss of con trol and possibly an accident To release the helmet from the hel met holder Remove the rider seat remove the hel met from the helmet holder and then install ...

Page 32: ...ighten them to the specified torque 4 Loosen the screws holding the windshield cover located above the headlight position the cover close to the headlight without touching it and then tighten the screws WARNING EWA10920 After adjusting the windshield Securely tighten the windshield bolts Turn the handlebar to the left and right to make sure that the handlebar is not obstructed and that the windshi...

Page 33: ... speed 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 7 1 EAU35890 Sidecases XV17ATMW C WARNING EWA12520 Improper loading or overloading can cause loss of control and possibly an accident or personal injury See pages 1 5 and 6 17 for important loading and tire pressure ...

Page 34: ...the key from the lock before closing the lid EAU14812 Adjusting the shock absorber assembly This shock absorber assembly is equipped with a spring preload adjust ing nut CAUTION ECA10100 Never attempt to turn an adjusting mechanism beyond the maximum or minimum settings Adjust the spring preload as follows 1 Loosen the locknut 2 To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension turn...

Page 35: ...stand the following information before handling the shock absorber The manufacturer cannot be held re sponsible for property damage 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 otherwise it may explode due to excessive gas pressure Do not deform or dama...

Page 36: ...gnition circuit cut off system WARNING EWA10240 The vehicle must not be ridden with the sidestand down or if the side stand cannot be properly moved up or does not stay up otherwise the sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator resulting in a possible loss of control Yamaha s ignition circuit cut off system has been designed to assist the operator in fulfilling the respon sibili...

Page 37: ... the clutch lever is not pulled It prevents starting when the trans mission is in gear and the clutch le ver is pulled but the sidestand is still down It cuts the running engine when the transmission is in gear and the sid estand is moved down Periodically check the operation of the ignition circuit cut off system according to the following procedure WARNING EWA10250 If a malfunction is noted have...

Page 38: ...ter the engine has stalled 10 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 This check is most reliable if performed with a warmed up engine The neutral switch may be defective The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The sidestand switch may be defective The motorcycle ...

Page 39: ...sequences Therefore it is very important in addition to a thorough visual inspec tion to check the following points before each ride NOTE Pre operation checks should be made each time the vehicle is used Such an inspection can be accomplished in a very short time and the added safety it assures is more than worth the time involved WARNING EWA11150 If any item in the Pre operation check list is not...

Page 40: ...lever free play Adjust if necessary Check brake pads for wear Replace if necessary Check fluid level in reservoir If necessary add recommended brake fluid to specified level Check hydraulic system for leakage 6 23 6 24 6 25 Rear brake Check operation If soft or spongy have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system Check brake pads for wear Replace if necessary Check fluid level in reservoir If necessar...

Page 41: ...hat operation is smooth Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary 6 29 Brake and clutch levers Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary 6 29 Sidestand Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pivot if necessary 6 30 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened Tighten if necessary Instruments lights signals and swit...

Page 42: ...h lever pulled and the sid estand up WARNING EWA10290 Before starting the engine check the function of the igni tion circuit cut off system ac cording to the procedure described on page 3 17 Never ride with the sidestand down 1 Turn the fuel cock lever to ON 2 Turn the key to ON and make sure that the engine stop switch is set to 3 Shift the transmission into the neu tral position NOTE When the tr...

Page 43: ...tarter choke turned off To avoid the possi bility of excessive exhaust emissions never leave the starter choke on long er than necessary The time necessary for starter choke use depends upon the ambient temperature Tempera tures above 10 C 50 F require about 7 seconds of starter choke use and temperatures below 10 C 50 F re quire about 35 seconds with the starter choke turned on then about 2 5 min...

Page 44: ...EAU16680 To start out and accelerate 1 Pull the clutch lever to disengage the clutch 2 Shift the transmission into first gear The neutral indicator light should go out 3 Open the throttle gradually and at the same time release the clutch lever slowly 4 At the recommended shift points shown in the following table close the throttle and at the same time quickly pull the clutch lever in 5 Shift the t...

Page 45: ...nces During this period prolonged full throt tle operation or any condition that might result in engine overheating must be avoided EAU17071 0 1000 km 0 600 mi Avoid prolonged operation above 1 3 throttle 1000 1600 km 600 1000 mi Avoid prolonged operation above 1 2 throttle CAUTION ECA10891 After 1000 km 600 mi of operation the engine oil and transfer case oil must be changed and the oil filter ca...

Page 46: ...switch and then turn the fuel cock lever to OFF WARNING EWA10310 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 vehicle may overturn U5VN13E0 book Page 5 Monday May 15 2006 2 13 PM ...

Page 47: ...LATED TO EMISSIONS CONTROL THESE CONTROLS NOT ONLY FUNCTION TO ENSURE CLEANER AIR BUT ARE ALSO VITAL TO PROPER EN GINE OPERATION AND MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE IN THE FOLLOW ING PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHARTS THE SERVICES RELATED TO EMISSIONS CONTROL ARE GROUPED SEPARATELY THESE SERVICES REQUIRE SPECIALIZED DATA KNOWLEDGE AND EQUIP MENT YAMAHA DEALERS ARE TRAINED AND EQUIPPED TO PER FORM THESE PARTICULAR SE...

Page 48: ...WARNING EWA10340 Modifications not approved by Yamaha may cause loss of perfor mance excessive emissions and render the vehicle unsafe for use Consult a Yamaha dealer before at tempting any changes U5VN13E0 book Page 2 Monday May 15 2006 2 13 PM ...

Page 49: ...cks or damage Replace if necessary 2 Fuel filter Replace Replace 3 Spark plugs Check condition Adjust gap and clean Replace every 8000 mi 13000 km or 12 months Replace Replace 4 Valve clearance Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold Adjust if necessary Every 16000 mi 25000 km 5 Crankcase breather system Check breather hose for cracks or damage Replace if necessary 6 Idle speed Check ...

Page 50: ...djust or replace cable 3 Front brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replace brake pads if necessary 4 Rear brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replace brake pads if necessary 5 Brake hoses Check for cracks or damage Replace Every 4 years 6 Wheels For cast wheel models Check runout and for damage Replace if necessary 7 Wheels For spoke wheel model Check runout...

Page 51: ...eners Check all chassis fitting and fas teners Correct if necessary 14 Brake and clutch le ver pivot shafts Apply lithium soap based grease all purpose grease lightly 15 Brake and shift ped al pivot shafts Apply lithium soap based grease all purpose grease lightly 16 Sidestand pivot Check operation Apply lithium soap based grease all purpose grease lightly 17 Sidestand switch Check operation and r...

Page 52: ...1 month and thereafter every 16000 mi 25000 km or 24 months Change Change 24 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 25 Control cables Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or engine oil SAE 10W 30 thoroughly 26 Throttle grip hous ing and cable Check operation and free play Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOM...

Page 53: ...linders and calipers always change the fluid Regularly check the brake fluid levels and fill the reservoirs as required 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 27 Lights signals and switches Check operation Adjust headlight beam No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL OD...

Page 54: ...nd then install the bolt EAU19544 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 re...

Page 55: ...park plug 1 Measure the spark plug gap with a wire thickness gauge and if nec essary adjust the gap to specifica tion 2 Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating surface and then wipe off any grime from the spark plug threads 3 Install the spark plug with the spark plug wrench and then tight en it to the specified torque NOTE If a torque wrench is not available when installing a sp...

Page 56: ...and hold it in an upright posi tion NOTE Make sure that the vehicle is positioned straight up when checking the oil level A slight tilt to the side can result in a false reading 2 Remove the rider seat See page 3 10 3 Start the engine warm it up until the engine oil has reached a nor mal temperature of 60 C 140 F let it continue to idle for ten sec onds and then turn the engine off NOTE To achieve...

Page 57: ...ly tightened otherwise oil may seep out when the engine is run ning To change the engine oil with or without oil filter cartridge replace ment 1 Remove the rider seat See page 3 10 2 Start the engine warm it up for several minutes and then turn it off 3 Place an oil pan under the oil tank to collect the used oil 4 Remove the engine oil filler cap and drain bolt to drain the oil from the oil tank 5...

Page 58: ...eated 9 Install the new oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench and then tighten it to the specified torque with a torque wrench 10 Install the engine oil drain bolts and then tighten them to the spec ified torques 1 Oil filter cartridge 2 Oil filter wrench 1 O ring 1 Oil filter cartridge 2 Torque wrench Tightening torque Oil filter cartridge 17 Nm 1 7 m kgf 12 ft lbf Tightening torques Eng...

Page 59: ... is leaking im mediately turn the engine off and check for the cause 16 Turn the engine off and then check the oil level and correct it if necessary 17 Install the rider seat EAU20042 Transfer case oil The transfer case must be checked for oil leakage before each ride If any leakage is found have a Yamaha deal er check and repair the vehicle In addi tion the transfer case oil level should be check...

Page 60: ...e oil filler cap add the specified amount of the recom mended transfer case oil and then install and tighten the oil filler cap CAUTION ECA10870 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 leaking immediately turn the en gine off and check for the cause 1 Transfer case ...

Page 61: ...rew and then slightly pull the air filter case out 3 Remove the air filter case cover by removing the screws 4 Disconnect the hoses shown 5 Remove the air filter element by removing the screws and then dis connect the hose shown 6 Lightly tap the air filter element to remove most of the dust and dirt and then blow the remaining dirt out with compressed air as shown If the air filter element is dam...

Page 62: ... 10 Push the air filter case onto the air filter case joint and then tighten the clamp screw 11 Install the air filter case bolts EAU21251 Carburetor The carburetor is an important part of the engine and its emission control sys tem which requires very sophisticated adjustment Therefore carburetor ad justments should be left to Yamaha dealer who has the necessary profes sional knowledge and experi...

Page 63: ...n the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU32520 Tires For spoke wheel model To maximize the performance durabil ity and safe operation of your motor cycle note the following points regarding the specified tires Tire air pressure The tire air pressure should be checked and if necessary adjusted before each ride WARNING EWA10500 The tire air pressure must be checked and adjusted on cold ti...

Page 64: ...agments in it or if the sidewall is cracked con tact a Yamaha dealer immediately and have the tire replaced WARNING EWA10560 It is dangerous to ride with a worn out tire When a tire tread begins to show crosswise lines have a Yamaha dealer replace the tire immediately The replacement of all wheel and brake related parts includ ing the tires should be left to a Yamaha dealer who has the necessary p...

Page 65: ...re inflation pressure must be adjusted accord ing to total weight of cargo rider passenger and accessories wind shield saddlebags etc if approved for this model Front tire Size 130 90 16M C 67H Manufacturer model BRIDGESTONE G703 DUNLOP D404F Rear tire Size 150 80B16M C 71H Manufacturer model BRIDGESTONE G702 DUNLOP D404R Tire air pressure measured on cold tires 0 90 kg 0 198 lb Front 250 kPa 36 p...

Page 66: ...regard to the load Check the tire condition and air pressure before each ride Tire inspection Always check the tires before operating the motorcycle If a tire tread shows crosswise line minimum tread depth if the tire has a nail or glass fragments in it or if the sidewall is cracked con tact a Yamaha dealer immediately and have the tire replaced WARNING EWA10460 The front and rear tires should be ...

Page 67: ...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 Ride at moderate speeds after changing a tire since the tire sur face must first be broken in for it to develop its optimal characteris tics EAU21960 Cast wheels To maximize the p...

Page 68: ...cement parts may cause loss of handling stability and riding safety Since Yamaha cannot control the quality of accessories or parts man ufactured by other companies Yamaha cannot be held liable for any consequences caused by the use of items which have not been approved by Yamaha EAU22041 Adjusting the clutch lever free play The clutch lever free play should mea sure 10 0 15 0 mm 0 39 0 59 in as s...

Page 69: ... direction b 6 Tighten the locknut at the clutch le ver and the crankcase EAU22092 Adjusting the brake lever free play The brake lever free play should mea sure 2 0 5 0 mm 0 08 0 20 in as shown Periodically check the brake le ver free play and if necessary adjust it as follows 1 Loosen the locknut at the brake le ver 2 To increase the brake lever free play turn the adjusting screw in di rection a ...

Page 70: ...ffect If necessary adjust the brake light switch as follows Turn the adjusting nut while holding the rear brake light switch in place To make the brake light come on earlier turn the adjusting nut in direction a To make the brake light come on later turn the adjusting nut in direction b EAU22390 Checking the front and rear brake pads The front and rear brake pads must be checked for wear at the in...

Page 71: ...ossibly caus ing it to become ineffective Before riding check that the brake fluid 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 ...

Page 72: ...fied 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 listed below or whenever they are damaged or leaking 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 th...

Page 73: ...n the rear wheel axle nut and the brake caliper bracket bolt 2 Loosen the drive belt puller locknut on each side of the swingarm 3 To tighten the drive belt turn the adjusting bolt on each side of the swingarm in direction a To loos en the drive belt turn the adjusting bolt on each side of the swingarm in direction b and then push the rear wheel forward NOTE Turn each adjusting bolt the same amoun...

Page 74: ...have a Yamaha dealer check or replace it WARNING EWA10710 Damage to the outer housing of ca bles may result in internal rusting and cause interference with cable movement Replace damaged ca bles as soon as possible to prevent unsafe conditions EAU23111 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable The operation of the throttle grip should be checked before each ride In addi tion the cable s...

Page 75: ...the pedal pivots should be lu bricated if necessary EAU23140 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers Brake lever Clutch lever The operation of the brake and clutch levers should be checked before each ride and the lever pivots should be lu bricated if necessary Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease all pur pose grease U5VN13E0 book Page 29 Monday May 15 2006 2 13 PM ...

Page 76: ... sidestand does not move up and down smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or repair it EAUM1650 Lubricating the swingarm piv ots The swingarm pivots must be lubricat ed at the intervals specified in the peri odic maintenance and lubrication chart Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease all pur pose grease Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease all pur pose grease Recommended lubric...

Page 77: ...dition WARNING EWA10750 Securely support the vehicle 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 vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion 2 While applying the front brake push down hard on the handlebars several times to check if the front fork compresses and rebounds sm...

Page 78: ...ly support the vehicle 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 can be felt have a Yamaha dealer check or repair the steering EAU23290 Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must be checked at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica tion chart...

Page 79: ...produce explosive hy drogen gas Therefore keep sparks flames cigarettes etc away from the 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 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 discharge more qu...

Page 80: ...aha dealer charge your battery EAU23524 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 page 6 8 If a fuse is blown replace it as follows 1 Turn the key to OFF and turn off the electrical circuit in question 2 Remove the blown fuse and then install a new fuse of the specified amperage 1 Signaling system fuse 2 ...

Page 81: ...ped with a quartz bulb 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 Specified fuses Main fuse 30 0 A Signaling system fuse 10 0 A Ignition fuse 15 0 A Headlight fuse XV17AMW 20 0 A XV17AMWC 20 0 A XV17ATMW 20 0 A XV17ATMWC 20 0 A XV17ATW 20 0 A XV17ATWC 20 0 A XV...

Page 82: ...he 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 clean off any dirt and fingerprints on the headlight bulb using a cloth moistened with al cohol or thinner 5 Install the headlight bulb cover and then connect the coupler 6 Install the headlight unit by install ing the screws 7 Have ...

Page 83: ...g 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 CAUTION ECA10680 Do not overtighten the screws oth erwise the lens may break EAU31961 Replacing a license plate light bulb 1 Remove the license plate light unit by removing the bolts 2 Remove the license plate light socket to...

Page 84: ...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 motorcycle stand is not available by placing a jack un der the frame in front of the rear wheel 2 Raise the front wheel off the ground...

Page 85: ... troubleshooting chart represents a quick and easy procedure for checking these vital 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 infe...

Page 86: ...gnition 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 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 ...

Page 87: ... do not leave the cleaner on the af fected area any longer than in structed Also thoroughly rinse the area off with water immedi ately dry it and then apply a cor rosion protection spray Improper cleaning can damage windshields cowlings panels and other plastic parts Use only a soft clean cloth or sponge with mild detergent and water to clean plastic Do not use any harsh chemical products on plast...

Page 88: ...trong acid cleaner gasoline brake fluid or any other solvent Clean the windshield with a cloth or sponge dampened with a neutral detergent and after cleaning thoroughly wash it off with water For additional cleaning use Yamaha Wind shield Cleaner or other quality cleaner Some cleaning compounds for plastics may leave scratches on surfaces of the windshield Before using them make a test by polishin...

Page 89: ...care Clean the saddlebag on each side us ing a high quality saddle soap Rub the surface of the soap using a damp cloth or sponge to produce a lather and then apply it to the surface of the saddle bags Allow the lather to dry and then polish the saddlebags with a soft cloth If the saddlebags have been exposed to severe weather conditions and have become faded or been scuffed use a fine boot creme t...

Page 90: ...g caps and spark plugs b Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into each spark plug bore c Install the spark plug caps onto the spark plugs and then place the spark plugs on the cylinder head so that the electrodes 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 walls with oil e Remove the spark plug caps from...

Page 91: ...ORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7 5 7 C 90 F For more information on storing the battery see page 6 33 NOTE Make any necessary repairs before storing the motorcycle U5VN13E0 book Page 5 Monday May 15 2006 2 13 PM ...

Page 92: ...Lubrication system Dry sump Engine oil Type YAMALUBE 4 20W40 or SAE20W40 Recommended engine oil grade API service SG type or higher JASO standard MA Engine oil quantity Without oil filter cartridge replacement 3 70 L 3 91 US qt 3 26 Imp qt With oil filter cartridge replacement 4 10 L 4 33 US qt 3 61 Imp qt Transfer gear oil Type SAE80 API GL 4 Hypoid gear oil Quantity 0 40 L 0 42 US qt 0 35 Imp qt...

Page 93: ...17ATMW 179 kg 395 lb XV17ATMWC 179 kg 395 lb XV17ATW 179 kg 395 lb XV17ATWC 179 kg 395 lb XV17AWW 194 kg 428 lb XV17AWWC 194 kg 428 lb Total weight of rider passenger cargo and accessories Tire air pressure measured on cold tires Loading condition 0 90 kg 0 198 lb Front 250 kPa 36 psi 2 50 kgf cm Rear 250 kPa 36 psi 2 50 kgf cm Loading condition XV17AMW 90 194 kg 198 428 lb XV17AMWC 90 194 kg 198 ...

Page 94: ...ltage capacity 12 V 18 0 Ah Headlight Bulb type Halogen bulb Bulb voltage wattage quantity Headlight 12 V 60 W 55 0 W 1 Tail brake light LED Front turn signal position light 12 V 23 W 8 0 W 2 Rear turn signal light 12 V 21 0 W 2 License plate light 12 V 5 0 W 1 Meter lighting 14 V 0 56 W x 4 Neutral indicator light 14 V 1 12 W High beam indicator light 14 V 1 12 W Turn signal indicator light 14 V ...

Page 95: ...entification 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 a new key EAU26400 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the steering head pipe Record this number in the space pro vided NOTE The vehicle identification number is used to identify your motorcycle and...

Page 96: ...bel is affixed to the frame under the rider seat See page 3 10 Record the information on this label in the space provided This information will be needed when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer 1 Model label U5VN13E0 book Page 2 Monday May 15 2006 2 13 PM ...

Page 97: ...estigation 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 problems between you your dealer or Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Tr...

Page 98: ...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 design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person AMONG THOSE ACTS PRESUMED TO CONSTITUTE TAMPERING ARE THE ACTS LISTED BELOW These acts include tampering with the following systems i e modification removal etc ...

Page 99: ...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 4000 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 24000 mi 37000 km or 36 months 28000 mi 43000 km ...

Page 100: ...FORMATION 9 6 9 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 U5VN13E0 book Page 6 Monday May 15 2006 2 13 PM ...

Page 101: ...CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 7 9 EAU26662 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A STREET AND ENDURO MOTORCYCLE LIMITED WARRANTY U5VN13E0 book Page 7 Monday May 15 2006 2 13 PM ...

Page 102: ...CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 8 9 U5VN13E0 book Page 8 Monday May 15 2006 2 13 PM ...

Page 103: ...ed 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 included at no extra cost TRIP gives you up to 150 reimbursement per occurrence for any reasonable expenses you incur because your Yamaha needs covered service replacement vehicle rental emergency towing...

Page 104: ...cked protection even after your Yamaha Limited Warranty expires A special note If visiting your dealer isn t convenient contact Yamaha with your Primary ID number your frame number We ll be happy to help you get the Y E S coverage you need Yamaha Service Marketing P O Box 6555 Cypress CA 90630 1 866 YES EXTD 1 866 937 3983 U5VN13E0 book Page 10 Monday May 15 2006 2 13 PM ...

Page 105: ...icator and warning lights 3 2 K Key identification number 9 1 L Labels location of 1 5 License plate light bulb replacing 6 37 M Main switch steering lock 3 1 Maintenance and lubrication periodic 6 4 Maintenance emission control system 6 3 Maintenance periodic 6 1 Maintenance record 9 5 Model label 9 2 N Neutral indicator light 3 2 Noise regulation 9 4 P Panel removing and installing 6 8 Parking 5...

Page 106: ...hooting chart 6 40 Turn signal indicator light 3 2 Turn signal light bulb replacing 6 37 Turn signal switch 3 5 V Valve clearance 6 17 Vehicle identification number 9 1 W Warranty extended 9 9 Warranty limited 9 7 Wheel bearings checking 6 32 Wheels 6 21 Windshield XV17ATW C XV17ATMW C 3 12 U5VN13E0 book Page 2 Monday May 15 2006 2 13 PM ...

Page 107: ...PRINTED IN JAPAN 2006 05 1 7 1 CR E PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD ...

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