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TABLE OF CONTENTS

LOCATION OF IMPORTANT
LABELS

.............................................1-1

SAFETY INFORMATION

..................2-1

DESCRIPTION

..................................3-1

Left view ..........................................3-1
Right view ........................................3-2
Controls and instruments.................3-3

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS

.......................................4-1

Main switch/steering lock ................4-1
Indicator lights and

warning lights ..............................4-2

Multi-function meter unit  .................4-4
Handlebar switches  ........................4-7
Clutch lever .....................................4-8
Shift pedal .......................................4-9
Brake lever  .....................................4-9
Brake pedal  ....................................4-9
Fuel tank cap  ................................4-10
Fuel ...............................................4-10
Fuel tank breather hose and

overflow hose ............................4-12

Catalytic converter  ........................4-12
Rider seat  .....................................4-13
Helmet holder  ...............................4-13
Sidebags .......................................4-14
Adjusting the shock absorber

assembly ...................................4-15

Sidestand ..................................... 4-16
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 4-17

FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS

............. 5-1

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS

................................. 6-1

Starting the engine ......................... 6-1
Shifting ........................................... 6-2
Engine break-in .............................. 6-3
Parking ........................................... 6-4

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT

................................... 7-1

Owner’s tool kit ............................... 7-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the

emission control system ............. 7-3

General maintenance and

lubrication chart .......................... 7-5

Removing and installing

the panel ..................................... 7-9

Checking the spark plugs  ............... 7-9
Canister (for California only)  ........ 7-11
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge  ... 7-11
Coolant ......................................... 7-14
Replacing the air filter element ..... 7-15
Checking the throttle grip free

play ........................................... 7-16

Valve clearance ............................ 7-16
Tires ............................................. 7-17

Cast wheels ................................. 7-18
Adjusting the clutch lever free

play ........................................... 7-19

Checking the brake lever free

play ........................................... 7-20

Brake light switches ..................... 7-20
Checking the front and rear

brake pads ................................ 7-21

Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-21
Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-23
Drive belt slack ............................ 7-23
Checking and lubricating the

cables ....................................... 7-24

Checking and lubricating the

throttle grip and cable ............... 7-24

Checking and lubricating the

brake and shift pedals .............. 7-25

Checking and lubricating the

brake and clutch levers ............ 7-25

Checking and lubricating the

sidestand .................................. 7-26

Lubricating the rear suspension ... 7-26
Lubricating the swingarm

pivots ........................................ 7-27

Checking the front fork ................. 7-27
Checking the steering  .................. 7-28
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 7-28
Battery ......................................... 7-28
Replacing the fuses  ..................... 7-30
Replacing the headlight bulb  ....... 7-31

U5S616E0.book Page 1 Wednesday, July 25, 2012 8:13 AM

Summary of Contents for Star XVS13CTD 2012

Page 1: ...DIC183 5S6 28199 16 XVS13CTD C XVS13CTFD C OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle LIT 11626 26 23...

Page 2: ...EAU10042 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold U5S616E0 book Page 1 Wednesday July 25 2012 8 13 AM...

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

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

Page 5: ...amaha Motor Corporation U S A 1st edition July 2012 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A is expressly prohibited Prin...

Page 6: ...intenance and lubrication chart 7 5 Removing and installing the panel 7 9 Checking the spark plugs 7 9 Canister for California only 7 11 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge 7 11 Coolant 7 14 Replacing...

Page 7: ...7 36 Troubleshooting charts 7 37 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 8 1 Matte color caution 8 1 Care 8 1 Storage 8 4 SPECIFICATIONS 9 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 10 1 Identification numbers 10 1 Reporting safety...

Page 8: ...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 ava...

Page 9: ...VACUUM HOSE ROUTING 34B 21684 00 INTAKE MANIFOLD PRESS SENSOR 5RU 21686 00 EMISSION HOSE ROUTING THROTTLE BODY CANISTER ATMOSPHERE FUEL TANK 4 California only 5 California only 1 2 3 U5S616E0 book Pag...

Page 10: ...LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS 1 3 1 6 7 U5S616E0 book Page 3 Wednesday July 25 2012 8 13 AM...

Page 11: ...u Safe Riding Perform the pre operation checks each time you use the vehicle to make sure it is in safe operating condition Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibilit...

Page 12: ...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...

Page 13: ...e is changed To avoid the possibility of an accident use ex treme caution when adding cargo or accessories to your motorcycle Use extra care when riding a motorcycle that has added cargo or accessorie...

Page 14: ...ge 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 th...

Page 15: ...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 Po...

Page 16: ...Fuel injection system fuse page 7 30 5 Fuse box page 7 30 6 Main fuse page 7 30 7 Helmet holder page 4 13 8 License plate light page 7 34 9 Rear turn signal light page 7 34 10 Tail brake light page 7...

Page 17: ...ir filter element page 7 15 6 Fuel tank cap page 4 10 7 Front brake fluid reservoir page 7 21 8 Brake pedal page 4 9 9 Rear brake light switch page 7 20 10 Engine oil filter cartridge page 7 11 11 Eng...

Page 18: ...Clutch lever page 4 8 2 Left handlebar switches page 4 7 3 Multi function meter unit page 4 4 4 Main switch steering lock page 4 1 5 Right handlebar switches page 4 7 6 Throttle grip page 7 16 7 Brake...

Page 19: ...ne is started and stays on until the key is turned to OFF even if the engine stalls EAU10661 OFF All electrical systems are off The key can be removed WARNING EWA10061 Never turn the key to OFF or LOC...

Page 20: ...t can be checked by turning the key to ON The warning light should come on for a few seconds and then go off If the warning light does not come on initially when the key is turned to ON or if the warn...

Page 21: ...light will flash eight times and then go off for 3 0 seconds If this oc curs have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle EAU11446 Coolant temperature warning light This warning light comes on if the en gi...

Page 22: ...rease the risk of an accident The multi function meter unit is equipped with the following a speedometer an odometer two tripmeters which show the distance traveled since they were last set to zero a...

Page 23: ...s of the currently selected display mode If the fuel level warning light comes on see page 4 2 the display will auto matically change to the fuel reserve tripmeter mode Trip F and start count ing the...

Page 24: ...This model is equipped with a self diag nosis device for various electrical cir cuits If a problem is detected in any of those circuits the engine trouble warning light will come on and the odometer...

Page 25: ...ter or clock mode EAU1234B Handlebar switches Left Right EAU12400 Dimmer switch Set this switch to for the high beam and to for the low beam EAU12430 Turn signal switch To signal a right hand turn pus...

Page 26: ...ing light will come on when the key is turned to ON and the start switch is pushed but this does not indicate a malfunction EAU42524 SELECT switch This switch is used to perform selec tions in the odo...

Page 27: ...our toes or heel to shift up and your toes to shift down EAU12891 Brake lever The brake lever is located on the right side of the handlebar To apply the front brake pull the lever toward the throttle...

Page 28: ...el is a fire hazard EAU13221 Fuel Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in the tank WARNING EWA10881 Gasoline and gasoline vapors are extremely flammable To avoid fires and explosions and to reduce t...

Page 29: ...iston rings as well as to the exhaust system Your Yamaha engine has been de signed to use unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number R M 2 of 86 or higher or a research octane number of 91 or higher...

Page 30: ...is hot after op eration To prevent a fire hazard or burns Do not park the vehicle near possible fire hazards such as grass or other materials that easily burn Park the vehicle in a place where pedestr...

Page 31: ...e key TIP Make sure that the rider seat is properly secured before riding EAU14324 Helmet holder The helmet holder is located under the rider seat To secure a helmet to the helmet holder 1 Remove the...

Page 32: ...t of 5 kg 11 lb for each sidebag Do not exceed the maximum load of 190 kg 419 lb for the ve hicle Do not exceed 120 km h 80 mi h when riding with luggage in the sidebags otherwise han dling could be a...

Page 33: ...It is recommended to have a Yamaha dealer adjust the spring preload Should you choose to make the adjust ment use the special wrench included in the additional tool kit which was handed out separatel...

Page 34: ...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 syst...

Page 35: ...ssion is in gear and the side stand is up but the clutch lever is not pulled It prevents starting when the trans mission is in gear and the clutch le ver is pulled but the sidestand is still down It c...

Page 36: ...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 m...

Page 37: ...nts ITEM CHECKS PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage Check fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose for obstructions cracks or dam age and check hos...

Page 38: ...and grip housing 7 16 7 24 Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 7 24 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Corr...

Page 39: ...ION CHECKS 5 3 5 Sidestand switch Check operation of ignition circuit cut off system If system is not working correctly have Yamaha dealer check vehicle 4 16 ITEM CHECKS PAGE U5S616E0 book Page 3 Wedn...

Page 40: ...pushing the start switch an engine auto stop system The engine stops automatically if left idling for 20 minutes In this case the multi function meter unit indi cates error code 70 but this is not a m...

Page 41: ...rating 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 i...

Page 42: ...t points The recommended shift points during acceleration and deceleration are shown in the table below EAU16841 Engine break in There is never a more important period in the life of your engine than...

Page 43: ...ing stop the engine and then remove the key from the main switch WARNING EWA10311 Since the engine and exhaust system can become very hot park in a place where pedestri ans or children are not likely...

Page 44: ...performing maintenance unless otherwise specified A running engine has moving parts that can catch on body parts or clothing and electrical parts that can cause shocks or fires Running the engine whil...

Page 45: ...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 mainte...

Page 46: ...r 12 months 12000 mi 19000 km or 18 months 16000 mi 25000 km or 24 months 20000 mi 31000 km or 30 months 1 Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage Replace if necessary 2 Spark plugs Check cond...

Page 47: ...l system for dam age Replace if necessary No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month 4000 mi 7000 km or 6 months 8000 mi 13000 km or 12 months 12000 mi 19000 km or 18 months 1...

Page 48: ...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 ho...

Page 49: ...fitting and fas teners Correct if necessary 14 Brake lever pivot shaft Apply silicone grease lightly 15 Brake pedal pivot shaft Apply lithium soap based grease lightly 16 Clutch lever pivot shaft App...

Page 50: ...Replace 25 Cooling system Check hoses for cracks or dam age Replace if necessary Change coolant 26 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 27 Control cables Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or...

Page 51: ...ge 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...

Page 52: ...fastener EAU42431 Checking the spark plugs The spark plugs are important engine components which are easy to check Since heat and deposits will cause any spark plug to slowly erode the spark plugs sho...

Page 53: ...nose such problems yourself In stead have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle 3 Check each spark plug for elec trode erosion and excessive car bon or other deposits and replace it if necessary 4 Measure...

Page 54: ...ister breath er is not blocked and if necessary clean it EAU42599 Engine oil and oil filter car tridge The engine oil level should be checked before each ride In addition the oil must be changed and t...

Page 55: ...l 4 Remove the engine oil filler cap the engine oil drain bolt and its gasket to drain the oil from the crankcase TIP Skip steps 5 7 if the oil filter cartridge is not being replaced 5 Remove the oil...

Page 56: ...CE ECA11620 In order to prevent clutch slip page since the engine oil also lubricates the clutch do not mix any chemical additives Do not use oils with a diesel speci fication of CD or oils of a high...

Page 57: ...1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion TIP The coolant level must be checked on a cold engine since the level varies with engine temperature Make sure that the veh...

Page 58: ...ed in the periodic mainte nance and lubrication chart Have a Yamaha dealer change the coolant WARNING Never attempt to remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot EWA10381 EAU42442 Replacing the ai...

Page 59: ...ng the throttle grip free play The throttle grip free play should mea sure 4 0 6 0 mm 0 16 0 24 in at the inner edge of the throttle grip Periodi cally check the throttle grip free play and if necessa...

Page 60: ...ing to total weight of cargo rider passenger and accessories wind shield sidebags etc if approved for this model WARNING EWA10511 Never overload your vehicle Opera tion of an overloaded vehicle could...

Page 61: ...10461 The front and rear tires should be of the same make and design other wise the handling characteristics of the vehicle may be different which could lead to an accident After extensive tests only...

Page 62: ...7 4 Fully turn the adjusting bolt in di rection a to loosen the clutch ca ble 5 Slide the rubber cover back further down the clutch cable and then loosen the locknut 6 To increase the clutch lever fr...

Page 63: ...loss of control and an acci dent EAU22273 Brake light switches The brake light which is activated by the brake pedal and brake lever should come on just before braking takes ef fect If necessary adjus...

Page 64: ...the wear indicator grooves have almost disap peared have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set EAU22500 Rear brake pads Check each rear brake pad for damage and measure the lining thickness...

Page 65: ...reaction Be careful that water does not enter the brake fluid reservoir when refilling Water will signifi cantly lower the boiling point of the fluid and may result in vapor lock NOTICE ECA17640 Brake...

Page 66: ...iodic maintenance and lubri cation chart EAU38410 To check the drive belt slack 1 Place the vehicle on the sidestand 2 Note the current position of the drive belt using the marks near the drive belt c...

Page 67: ...heck or replace it WARNING Damage to the outer housing of cables may result in in ternal rusting and cause interfer ence with cable movement Replace damaged cables as soon as possi ble to prevent unsa...

Page 68: ...dal pivots should be lu bricated if necessary Brake pedal Shift pedal EAU23143 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers The operation of the brake and clutch levers should be checked befor...

Page 69: ...t Otherwise the sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator re sulting in a possible loss of control EAU23251 Lubricating the rear suspen sion The pivoting points of the rear suspen s...

Page 70: ...Check the front fork for damage and ex cessive 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...

Page 71: ...EAU23291 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 If there is play in the wheel hub...

Page 72: ...uipped with optional electrical accessories NOTICE ECA16521 To charge a VRLA Valve Regulated Lead Acid battery a special con stant voltage battery charger is re quired Using a conventional battery cha...

Page 73: ...cuit 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...

Page 74: ...he 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...

Page 75: ...h the bulb holder 6 Install the headlight bulb cover and then connect the coupler 7 Install the headlight unit by install ing the bolts 8 Place the turn signal position light bracket cover in the orig...

Page 76: ...s may break ECA10681 EAU42462 Replacing a front turn signal light bulb 1 Remove the front turn signal light outer lens by removing the screws 2 Remove the inner lens by pulling it out 3 Remove the bur...

Page 77: ...otherwise the lens may break ECA10681 EAU42485 Replacing the license plate light bulb 1 Remove the license plate light cov er by removing the bolts 2 Pull the license plate light unit up as shown 3 Re...

Page 78: ...rcycle 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 m...

Page 79: ...uire 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 Imit...

Page 80: ...ave a Yamaha dealer check 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 Ya...

Page 81: ...d press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise and then remove the cap TIP If coolant is not available tap water can be temporarily used instead provided that it is changed to the recommend...

Page 82: ...ler outlet with a plastic bag after the engine has cooled down 2 Make sure that all caps and covers as well as all electrical couplers and connectors including the spark plug caps are tightly in stall...

Page 83: ...ughly 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 clea...

Page 84: ...uch up minor paint damage caused by stones etc 6 Wax all painted and chrome plat ed surfaces Avoid combination cleaner waxes many of which contain abrasives that may mar the paint or protective finish...

Page 85: ...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...

Page 86: ...MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 8 5 8 TIP Make any necessary repairs before storing the motorcycle U5S616E0 book Page 5 Wednesday July 25 2012 8 13 AM...

Page 87: ...acement 3 40 L 3 59 US qt 2 99 Imp qt Cooling system Coolant reservoir capacity up to the maximum level mark 0 45 L 0 48 US qt 0 40 Imp qt Radiator capacity including all routes 2 10 L 2 22 US qt 1 85...

Page 88: ...i Rear 280 kPa 2 80 kgf cm 41 psi Loading condition 90 190 kg 198 419 lb Front 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi Rear 280 kPa 2 80 kgf cm 41 psi Front wheel Wheel type Cast wheel Rim size 16M C x MT3 00 Rear...

Page 89: ...V 5 0 W 1 Meter lighting LED Neutral indicator light LED High beam indicator light LED Oil level warning light LED Turn signal indicator light LED Fuel level warning light LED Coolant temperature war...

Page 90: ...ntification 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 n...

Page 91: ...ering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer EAU48270 Vehicle Emission Control Informa tion label The Vehicle Emission Control Informa tion label is affixed at the location in the illustration This label sh...

Page 92: ...nd 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 Yamah...

Page 93: ...cle 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 o...

Page 94: ...der 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 40...

Page 95: ...ATION 10 6 10 36000 mi 55000 km or 54 months 40000 mi 61000 km or 60 months Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks U5S616E0 book Page 6 Wednesday July 2...

Page 96: ...warranty by an authorized Yamaha motorcycle dealer In order for this warranty to remain in effect this inspection and registration must take place within ten 10 days after transfer An inspection and...

Page 97: ...later date Each Yamaha motorcycle dealer is held responsible for his setup service and warranty repair work Is the warranty transferable to second owners Yes The remainder of the existing warranty ca...

Page 98: ...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 inclu...

Page 99: ...ed 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 hel...

Page 100: ...s 10 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 4 17 Indicator lights and warning lights 4 2 K Key identification number 10 1 L Labels location 1 1 License plate light bulb replacing 7 34 M Main switch steerin...

Page 101: ...urn signal light bulb rear replacing 7 34 Turn signal switch 4 7 V Valve clearance 7 16 Vehicle Emission Control Information label 10 2 Vehicle identification number 10 1 W Warranty extended 10 9 Warr...

Page 102: ...U5S616E0 book Page 3 Wednesday July 25 2012 8 13 AM...

Page 103: ...nuine Yamaha Accessories will fit right and perform right right out of the box Yamalube Take care of your Yamaha with legendary Yamalube oils lubricants and care products They re formulated and approv...

Page 104: ...PRINTED IN JAPAN 2012 08 0 4 1 CR E DIC183 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER...

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