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SPECIFICATIONS

9-1

Dimensions:

Overall length:

2580 mm (101.6 in)

Overall width:

985 mm (38.8 in)

Overall height:

1180 mm (46.5 in)

Seat height:

705 mm (27.8 in)

Wheelbase:

1715 mm (67.5 in)

Ground clearance:

155 mm (6.10 in)

Minimum turning radius:

3500 mm (137.8 in)

Wei

ht:

Curb weight:

346 kg (763 lb)

ine:

Engine type:

Air cooled 4-stroke, OHV

Cylinder arrangement:

V-type 2-cylinder

Displacement:

1854 cm³

Bore

stroke:

100.0

118.0 mm (3.94

4.65 in)

Compression ratio:

9.50 : 1

Starting system:

Electric starter

Lubrication system:

Dry sump

ine oil:

Recommended brand:

YAMALUBE

Type:

SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-40,
20W-40 or 20W-50

Recommended engine oil grade:

API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA

Engine oil quantity:

Without oil filter cartridge replacement:

4.10 L (4.33 US qt, 3.61 Imp.qt)

With oil filter cartridge replacement:

4.90 L (5.18 US qt, 4.31 Imp.qt)

Transfer

ear oil:

Type:

SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil

Quantity:

0.55 L (0.58 US qt, 0.48 Imp.qt)

Air filter:

Air filter element:

Oil-coated paper element

Fuel:

Recommended fuel:

Premium unleaded gasoline (Gasohol (E10)
acceptable)

Fuel tank capacity:

16.0 L (4.23 US gal, 3.52 Imp.gal)

Fuel reserve amount:

3.0 L (0.79 US gal, 0.66 Imp.gal)

Fuel injection:

Throttle body:

ID mark:

5C41 01

Spark plu

(s):

Manufacturer/model:

NGK/DPR8EA-9

Manufacturer/model:

DENSO/X24EPR-U9

Spark plug gap:

0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)

Clutch:

Clutch type:

Wet, multiple-disc

Transmission:

Primary reduction ratio:

1.412 (72/51)

Final drive:

Belt

Secondary reduction ratio:

2.785 (37/30 x 70/31)

Transmission type:

Constant mesh 5-speed

Operation:

Left foot operation

–20 –10 0

10 20 30 40 50 ˚C

10 30 50 70 90 110

130 ˚F

SAE 10W-30

SAE 15W-40

SAE 20W-40

SAE 20W-50

SAE 10W-40

SAE 10W-50

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Summary of Contents for Star XV1900AE 2013

Page 1: ...DIC183 XV1900AE OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle 5C5 28199 28 English E ...

Page 2: ...EAU46091 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold U5C528E0 book Page 1 Wednesday July 10 2013 9 43 AM ...

Page 3: ... In addition the many tips given in this manual will help keep your motorcycle in the best possible condition If you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides So remember to put safety first Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality Therefore while this manual contains the most cur rent...

Page 4: ...ntial personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or 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 N...

Page 5: ...ANUAL 2013 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition July 2013 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan U5C528E0 book Page 2 Wednesday July 10 2013 9 43 AM ...

Page 6: ...ner s tool kit 7 2 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system 7 3 General maintenance and lubrication chart 7 4 Checking the spark plugs 7 8 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge 7 9 Transfer case oil 7 12 Air filter element 7 12 Checking the throttle grip free play 7 13 Valve clearance 7 13 Tires 7 13 Cast wheels 7 15 Clutch lever 7 16 Checking the brake lever free play 7 16 Brake l...

Page 7: ...pporting the motorcycle 7 31 Troubleshooting 7 32 Troubleshooting chart 7 33 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 8 1 Matte color caution 8 1 Care 8 1 Storage 8 3 SPECIFICATIONS 9 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 10 1 Identification numbers 10 1 Motorcycle noise regulation for Australia 10 2 U5C528E0 book Page 2 Wednesday July 10 2013 9 43 AM ...

Page 8: ...cle They contain important information for safe and proper operation of your vehicle Never remove any labels from your vehicle If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off a replacement label is available from your Yamaha dealer 2 3 1 4 5 U5C528E0 book Page 1 Wednesday July 10 2013 9 43 AM ...

Page 9: ...ressure should be set as follows STATIONARY NOISE TEST INFORMATION TESTED 92 dB A AT 3563 r min SILENCINGSYSTEM YAMAHA IDENTIFICATION 5C4 5C5 2118G 10 4AA 22259 40 Use PREMIUM unleaded gasoline with min 95 octane RON 2S3 2817K 00 1 2 3 4 5 U5C528E0 book Page 2 Wednesday July 10 2013 9 43 AM ...

Page 10: ...ou Safe Riding Perform the pre operation checks each time you use the vehicle to make sure it is in safe operating condition Failure to inspect or maintain the vehi cle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage See page 5 1 for a list of pre operation checks This motorcycle is designed to carry the operator and a passen ger The failure of motorists to detect and recogni...

Page 11: ... main tain control of the motorcycle The passenger should always hold onto the operator the seat strap or grab bar if equipped with both hands and keep both feet on the passenger footrests Never carry a passenger unless he or she can firmly place both feet on the passenger footrests Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs This motorcycle is designed for on road use only It is not ...

Page 12: ...cycle is changed To avoid the possibility of an accident use extreme caution when adding cargo or accessories to your motorcycle Use extra care when riding a motorcycle that has added cargo or accessories Here along with the information about accessories below are some general guidelines to follow if loading cargo to your motorcycle The total weight of the operator pas senger accessories and cargo...

Page 13: ...change any of the vehicle s design or operation characteristics can put you and others at greater risk of serious injury or death You are responsible for injuries related to changes in the vehicle Keep the following guidelines in mind as well as those provided under Load ing when mounting accessories Never install accessories or carry cargo that would impair the per formance of your motorcycle Car...

Page 14: ...nstruc tions before transporting the motorcy cle in another vehicle Remove all loose items from the motorcycle Check that the fuel cock if equipped is in the OFF position and that there are no fuel leaks Point the front wheel straight ahead on the trailer or in the truck bed and choke it in a rail to pre vent movement Shift the transmission in gear for models with a manual transmis sion Secure the...

Page 15: ...e 7 26 4 Battery page 7 25 5 Owner s tool kit page 7 2 6 License plate light page 7 30 7 Tail brake light page 7 29 8 Engine oil drain bolt B crankcase page 7 9 9 Engine oil drain bolt A crankcase page 7 9 10 Engine oil filter cartridge page 7 9 11 Shift pedal page 4 11 U5C528E0 book Page 1 Wednesday July 10 2013 9 43 AM ...

Page 16: ... brake fluid reservoir page 7 18 4 Fuse box page 7 26 5 Engine oil filler cap page 7 9 6 Fuel tank cap page 4 12 7 Brake pedal page 4 12 8 Rear brake light switch page 7 17 9 Engine oil drain bolt oil tank page 7 9 10 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting nut page 4 17 U5C528E0 book Page 2 Wednesday July 10 2013 9 43 AM ...

Page 17: ...hes page 4 10 3 Clutch fluid reservoir page 7 18 4 Multi function meter unit page 4 5 5 Main switch steering lock page 4 2 6 Front brake fluid reservoir page 7 18 7 Right handlebar switches page 4 10 8 Throttle grip page 7 13 9 Brake lever page 4 12 U5C528E0 book Page 3 Wednesday July 10 2013 9 43 AM ...

Page 18: ...DIATELY 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 co...

Page 19: ... and only use it for code re registering EAU36871 ON All electrical circuits are supplied with power the meter lighting taillight li cense plate light and auxiliary lights 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 EAU10662 OFF All electric...

Page 20: ... in and then turn it to OFF while still pushing it EAU10942 Parking The steering is locked and the taillight license plate light and auxiliary lights are on The hazard lights and turn sig nal 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 ECA11021 Do not use the parking position for an exten...

Page 21: ...aha dealer check the electrical circuit TIP This model is also equipped with a self diagnosis device for the fuel level de tection circuit If a problem is detected in the fuel level detection circuit 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 th...

Page 22: ...till enabled The self diagnosis device also detects problems in the immobilizer system circuits See page 4 8 for an explana tion of the self diagnosis device EAU4074E Multi function meter unit WARNING EWA12423 Be sure to stop the vehicle before making any setting changes to the multi function meter unit Changing settings while riding can distract the operator and increase the risk of an accident T...

Page 23: ...al circuit NOTICE ECA10032 Do not operate the engine in the ta chometer red zone Red zone 5000 r min and above Fuel gauge The fuel gauge indicates the amount of fuel in the fuel tank The needle moves towards E Empty as the fuel level decreases When the needle reaches E approximately 3 0 L 0 79 US gal 0 66 Imp gal remain in the fuel tank If this occurs refuel as soon as possible When the key is tur...

Page 24: ...ome ter and clock modes in the following order F TRIP TRIP 1 TRIP 2 Clock ODO F TRIP To reset a tripmeter select it by push ing the SELECT switch and then push the reset switch for at least one second If you do not reset the fuel re serve tripmeter manually it will reset it self automatically and the display will return to the prior mode after refueling and traveling 5 km 3 mi To set the clock 1 P...

Page 25: ... 1 Use the code re registering key to start the engine TIP Make sure there are no other immobi lizer keys close to the main switch and do not keep more than one immobilizer key on the same key ring Immobilizer system keys may cause signal interfer ence which may prevent the engine from starting 2 If the engine starts turn it off and try starting the engine with the standard keys 3 If one or both o...

Page 26: ... lect the LCD Item number 2 is displayed Adjust the LCD brightness level by pushing the reset switch 6 Push the SELECT switch to se lect the speedometer tachome ter and the fuel gauge needles Item number 3 is displayed Adjust the brightness level of the speedometer tachometer and the fuel gauge needles by pushing the reset switch 7 Push the SELECT switch The odometer tripmeter clock display will r...

Page 27: ...tion EAU12501 Horn switch Press this switch to sound the horn EAU12661 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 EAU12713 Start switch Push this switch to crank the engine with the starter See page 6 1 for start ing instructions prior to start...

Page 28: ...eter unit See Multi function meter unit on page 4 5 for detailed information EAU12821 Clutch lever The clutch lever is located at the left handlebar grip To disengage the clutch pull the lever toward the han dlebar grip To engage the clutch re lease the lever The lever should be pulled rapidly and released slowly for smooth clutch operation The clutch lever is equipped with a clutch switch which i...

Page 29: ... brake pedal EAU13123 Fuel tank cap To remove the fuel tank cap Slide the fuel tank cap lock cover open insert the key into the lock and then turn it 1 4 turn clockwise The lock will be released and the fuel tank cap can 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 1 Brake lever 1 Brake p...

Page 30: ...efuel while smoking or while in the vi cinity of sparks open flames or other sources of ignition such as the pilot lights of water heaters and clothes dryers 2 Do not overfill the fuel tank Stop filling when the fuel reaches the bottom of the filler tube Because fuel expands when it heats up heat from the engine or the sun can cause fuel to spill out of the fuel tank 3 Wipe up any spilled fuel imm...

Page 31: ...ntaining ethanol can be used if the ethanol con tent does not exceed 10 E10 Gas ohol containing methanol is not recommended by Yamaha because it can cause damage to the fuel system or vehicle performance problems EAUB1302 Fuel tank breather overflow hose Before operating the motorcycle Check the fuel tank breather over flow hose connection Check the fuel tank breather over flow hose for cracks or ...

Page 32: ... tem has cooled down before doing any maintenance work Do not allow the engine to idle more than a few minutes Long idling can cause a build up of heat NOTICE ECA10702 Use only unleaded gasoline The use of leaded gasoline will cause unre pairable damage to the catalytic converter EAU34043 Rider seat To remove the rider seat 1 Insert the key into the seat lock and then turn it counterclockwise 2 Wh...

Page 33: ...ough the buckle on the helmet strap as shown and then hook the cable loop over the helmet holder 3 Place the helmet on the left side of the vehicle and then install the rider seat WARNING Never ride with a helmet attached to the helmet holder since the helmet may hit objects causing loss of control and possibly an acci dent EWA10162 NOTICE Be sure to place the helmet on the left side of the vehicl...

Page 34: ...load 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 adjusting nut in direction b To make the adjustment use the special wrench and ex tension bar included in the additional tool kit which was handed out separately at the purchase of the vehicle The spring preload setting is determined by measuring ...

Page 35: ... the shock ab sorber assembly to an open flame or other high heat source This may cause the unit to ex plode due to excessive gas pressure Do not deform or damage the cylinder in any way Cylinder damage will result in poor damping performance Do not dispose of a damaged or worn out shock absorber as sembly yourself Take the shock absorber assembly to a Yamaha dealer for any service 1 Special wrenc...

Page 36: ... 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 situa tions See the following section for an explanation of the ignition circuit cut off system WARNING EWA10242 The vehicle must not be ridden with the sidestan...

Page 37: ...ssion is in gear and the sidestand is up but the clutch le ver is not pulled It prevents starting when the transmission is in gear and the clutch lever is pulled but the side stand 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 accord ing to the following procedure U5C...

Page 38: ... 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 39: ...5312 The accessory connected to the auxiliary DC connector should not be used with the engine turned off and the load must never exceed 36 W 3 A otherwise the fuse may blow or the battery may discharge A 12 V accessory connected to the auxiliary DC connector under the rider seat can be used when the key is in the ON position 1 Auxiliary DC connector 2 Auxiliary DC connector cap 2 1 U5C528E0 book P...

Page 40: ...fore using this vehicle check the following points ITEM CHECKS PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage Check fuel tank breather overflow hose for obstructions cracks or damage and check hose connection 4 13 4 14 Engine oil Check oil level in oil tank If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 7 9 Transfer case o...

Page 41: ... grip free play If necessary have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip free play and lubricate ca ble and grip housing 7 13 7 21 Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 7 20 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 7 13 7 15 Brake and shift pedals Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pedal ...

Page 42: ...gnals and switches Check operation Correct if necessary Sidestand switch Check operation of ignition circuit cut off system If system is not working correctly have Yamaha dealer check vehicle 4 19 ITEM CHECKS PAGE U5C528E0 book Page 3 Wednesday July 10 2013 9 43 AM ...

Page 43: ...e 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 EAU36746 Starting the engine In order for the ignition circuit cut off system to enable starting one of the following conditions must be met The transmission is in the neutral po...

Page 44: ...ing 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 ECA10261 Even with the transmission in the neutral position ...

Page 45: ...ce 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 EAU17114 0 1000 km 0 600 mi Avoid prolonged operation above 2500 r min NOTICE After 10...

Page 46: ...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 U5C528E0 book Page 4 Wednesday July 10 2013 9 43 AM ...

Page 47: ...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 2 3 for more in formation about carbon monox ide WARNING EWA15461 Brake discs calipers dr...

Page 48: ...he 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 U5C528E0 book Page 2 Wednesday July 10 2...

Page 49: ...equire special tools data and tech nical skills EAU46911 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 50: ...akage 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 Brake fluid Replace Every 2 years 7 Wheels Check runout and for damage 8 Tires Check tread depth and for dam age Replace if nec...

Page 51: ...silicone grease 15 Brake pedal pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 16 Clutch lever pivot shaft Lubricate with silicone grease 17 Shift pedal pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 18 Sidestand Check operation Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 19 Sidestand switch Check operation 20 Front fork Check operation and for oil leak age 21 Shock absorber as sembly Chec...

Page 52: ...ck oil level Change 26 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 27 Moving parts and cables Lubricate 28 Throttle grip Check operation Check throttle grip free play and adjust if necessary Lubricate cable and grip housing 29 Lights signals and switches Check operation Adjust headlight beam NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING ANNUAL CHECK 1000 km 600 mi 10000 km 6000 mi 20000 km 1...

Page 53: ...tly when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas Hydraulic brake and clutch service Regularly check and if necessary correct the brake fluid and clutch fluid levels Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers as well as clutch master and release cylinders and change the brake and clutch fluids Replace the brake and clutch hoses every four years and if ...

Page 54: ...d be operating improperly Do not at tempt to diagnose such problems yourself Instead have a Yamaha deal er check the vehicle If a spark plug shows signs of elec trode erosion and excessive carbon or other deposits it should be replaced Before installing a spark plug the spark plug gap should be measured with a wire thickness gauge and if necessary adjusted to specification Clean the surface of the...

Page 55: ...the engine must have first completely cooled down and then warmed up again for several minutes to normal operating temperature 4 Wait a few minutes until the oil set tles remove the engine oil filler cap wipe the engine oil dipstick clean insert it back into the oil fill er hole without screwing it in and then remove it again to check the oil level TIP The engine oil should be between the minimum ...

Page 56: ...n bolt and its gasket to drain the oil from the oil tank 6 Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil 7 Remove engine oil drain bolts A and B and their gasket to drain the oil from the crankcase TIP Skip steps 8 10 if the oil filter cartridge is not being replaced 8 Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench TIP An oil filter wrench is available at a Yamaha dealer 9 A...

Page 57: ...l filler cap and then gradually fill the oil tank with the remaining oil quantity while regularly checking the oil level on the dipstick TIP Be sure to wipe off spilled oil on any parts after the engine and exhaust sys tem have cooled down 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 Engine oil drain bolt A cran...

Page 58: ...ly turn the engine off and check for the cause 17 Turn the engine off and then check the oil level and correct it if necessary 18 Install the rider seat EAU20052 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 ad dition the transfer case oil level should be checked and the oil must be...

Page 59: ...ly contact between the vehicle and the road Safety in all con ditions of riding depends on a relatively small area of road contact Therefore it is essential to maintain the tires in good condition at all times and replace them at the appropriate time with the speci fied tires Tire air pressure The tire air pressure should be checked and if necessary adjusted before each ride WARNING EWA10504 Opera...

Page 60: ...ides being illegal operating the vehi cle with excessively worn tires decreases riding stability and can lead to loss of control The replacement of all wheel and brake related parts includ ing the tires should be left to a Yamaha dealer who has the necessary professional knowl edge and experience to do so Ride at moderate speeds after changing a tire since the tire surface must first be broken in ...

Page 61: ...t ed below have been approved for this model by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd EAU21963 Cast wheels To maximize the performance durabil ity and safe operation of your vehicle note the following points regarding the specified wheels The wheel rims should be checked for cracks bends warp age or other damage before each ride If any damage is found have a Yamaha dealer replace the wheel Do not attempt even the s...

Page 62: ...r in the hydraulic system have a Yamaha dealer bleed the system be fore operating the motorcycle EAU37914 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 EWA14212 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 63: ...for wear at the intervals spec ified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU22431 Front brake pads Each front brake pad is provided with wear indicator grooves which allow you to check the brake pad wear with out having to disassemble the brake To check the brake pad wear check the wear indicator grooves If a brake pad has worn to the point that the wear indicator grooves have almost...

Page 64: ...n Observe these precautions Insufficient brake or clutch fluid may allow air to enter the brake or clutch system reducing braking or clutch performance Clean the filler caps before re moving Use only DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed container Use only the specified brake flu id otherwise the rubber seals may deteriorate causing leak age Refill with the same type of brake fluid Adding a brake fluid ...

Page 65: ...754 Changing the brake and clutch fluids Have a Yamaha dealer change the brake and clutch fluids at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart In addition have the oil seals of the brake and clutch master cylinders and calipers as well as the brake and clutch hoses replaced at the intervals listed below or whenev er they are damaged or leaking Oil seals Replace every...

Page 66: ...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 lubri cated if necessary If a cable is damaged or does not move smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or re place it WARNING Damage to the outer housing of cables may result in internal rusting and cause inter ference with cable movement Re place damaged cables as soon as...

Page 67: ...bricat ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart EAU44275 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 Brake pedal Shift pedal Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease U5C528E0 book Page 21 Wednesday July 10 20...

Page 68: ...operation of the sidestand should be checked before each ride and the sidestand pivot and metal to metal contact surfaces should be lubricated if necessary WARNING EWA10732 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 lubrica...

Page 69: ...he condition Check the front fork for 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 EWA10752 2 While applying the front brake push down hard on the handle bars several times to check if the front fork compresses and re b...

Page 70: ...d injury securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10752 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 steer ing EAU23292 Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must be checked at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance an...

Page 71: ...rging 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 quick ly if the vehicle is equipped with op tional electrical accessories NOTICE ECA16522 To charge a VRLA Valve Regulated Lead Acid battery a s...

Page 72: ...ed under the rider seat See page 4 15 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 WARNING Do not use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than recommended to avoid causing extensive dam age to the electrical system and possibly a fire EWA15132 1 Main fuse 2...

Page 73: ...l otherwise the transpar ency of the glass the luminosity of the bulb and the bulb life will be adversely affected Thor oughly clean off any dirt and fin gerprints on the headlight bulb using a cloth moistened with al cohol or thinner Headlight lens Do not affix any type of tinted film or stickers to the headlight lens Do not use a headlight bulb of a wattage higher than specified Specified fuses ...

Page 74: ...the high beam headlight bulb 1 Remove the headlight bulb holder cover by turning it counterclock wise 2 Disconnect the headlight coupler and then unhook the headlight bulb holder 3 Remove the burnt out bulb 1 Do not touch the glass part of the bulb 1 Bolt 2 Headlight body cover 1 Coupler 1 Screw 1 Headlight bulb holder cover 1 Headlight coupler 2 Headlight bulb holder U5C528E0 book Page 28 Wednesd...

Page 75: ...all a new bulb by turning it clockwise 3 Connect the headlight coupler Installing the headlight unit 1 Install the headlight unit by install ing the screws 2 Connect the coupler to the head light body cover 3 Install the headlight body cover by installing the bolts 4 Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary EAU24182 Tail brake light This model is equipped with an LED type tail b...

Page 76: ... the screw otherwise the lens may break ECA11192 EAU24331 License plate light If the license plate light does not come on have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit or replace the bulb EAU40764 Replacing an auxiliary light bulb This model is equipped with two auxil iary lights If an auxiliary light bulb burns out replace it as follows 1 Remove the headlight unit See page 7 27 2 Remove the a...

Page 77: ...arting any maintenance A strong wooden box can be placed un der the engine for added stability To service the front wheel 1 Stabilize the rear of the motorcy cle by using a motorcycle stand or if an additional motorcycle stand is not available by placing a jack under the frame in front of the rear wheel 2 Raise the front wheel off the ground by using a motorcycle stand To service the rear wheel Ra...

Page 78: ...quire 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 inferior have a shorter service life and can lead to expensive repair bills WARNING EWA15142 When checking the fuel system do not smoke and m...

Page 79: ...eck the vehicle Operate the electric starter 4 Compression There is compression There is no compression The engine does not start Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Check the compression Operate the electric starter 2 Battery The engine turns over quickly The engine turns over slowly The engine does not start Check the ignition T...

Page 80: ...ler outlet with a plastic bag after the engine has cooled down 2 Make sure that all caps and cov ers as well as all electrical cou plers 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 rins...

Page 81: ... 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 wi...

Page 82: ... wipe off any excess Never apply oil or wax to the drive belt Never apply oil or wax to any rubber and plastic parts but treat them with a suitable care product Avoid using abrasive polishing compounds as they will wear away the paint TIP Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad vice on what products to use Washing rainy weather or humid climates can cause the headlight lens to fog Turning the headlight on ...

Page 83: ...he engine over EWA10952 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 tur...

Page 84: ...t 3 61 Imp qt With oil filter cartridge replacement 4 90 L 5 18 US qt 4 31 Imp qt Transfer gear oil Type SAE 80 API GL 4 Hypoid gear oil Quantity 0 55 L 0 58 US qt 0 48 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Oil coated paper element Fuel Recommended fuel Premium unleaded gasoline Gasohol E10 acceptable Fuel tank capacity 16 0 L 4 23 US gal 3 52 Imp gal Fuel reserve amount 3 0 L 0 79 US gal 0 66 Imp ...

Page 85: ...4 kg 198 450 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 18M C x MT4 00 Rear wheel Wheel type Cast wheel Rim size 17M C x MT5 50 Front brake Type Dual disc brake Operation Right hand operation Specified brake fluid DOT 4 Rear brake Type Single disc brake Operation Right foot operation Specified brake fluid DOT 4 Front suspension Ty...

Page 86: ... light 12 V 5 0 W 1 Meter lighting LED Neutral indicator light LED High beam indicator light LED Turn signal indicator light LED Fuel level warning light LED Engine trouble warning light LED Immobilizer system indicator light LED Fuses Main fuse 50 0 A Headlight fuse 25 0 A Signaling system fuse 10 0 A Ignition fuse 25 0 A Parking lighting fuse 10 0 A Fuel injection system fuse 15 0 A Auxiliary DC...

Page 87: ...tion 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 EAU26471 Model label The model label is affixed to the frame under the rider seat See page 4 15 Record the information on this label in the space ...

Page 88: ...rson other than for purposes of maintenance repair or replacement of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the pur pose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate pur chaser or while it is in use and b The use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoper ative by any person U5C528E0 book Page 2 Wednesd...

Page 89: ...4 10 I Identification numbers 10 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 4 20 Immobilizer system 4 1 Immobilizer system indicator light 4 5 Indicator lights and warning lights 4 4 L Labels location 1 1 License plate light 7 30 M Main switch steering lock 4 2 Maintenance and lubrication periodic 7 4 Maintenance emission control system 7 3 Matte color caution 8 1 Model label 10 1 Multi function meter unit...

Page 90: ...INDEX V Valve clearance 7 13 Vehicle identification number 10 1 W Wheel bearings checking 7 24 Wheels 7 15 U5C528E0 book Page 2 Wednesday July 10 2013 9 43 AM ...

Page 91: ...U5C528E0 book Page 3 Wednesday July 10 2013 9 43 AM ...

Page 92: ...DIC183 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER PRINTED IN JAPAN 2013 07 0 3 1 CR E ...

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