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Summary of Contents for V-Star 1300

Page 1: ...5S6 28199 12 XVS13CTY C OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle LIT 11626 22 23 ...

Page 2: ...EAU10042 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold U5S612E0 book Page 1 Wednesday April 9 2008 5 56 PM ...

Page 3: ...intain 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 Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality Therefore while this manual contains the most cur rent product information available at the time of printing there may be minor discrepanci...

Page 4: ...ey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the vehicle or other property A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer WARNING NOTICE TIP U5S612E0 book Page 1 W...

Page 5: ... Motor Corporation U S A 1st edition April 2008 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 22 23 U5S612E0 book Page 2 Wednesday April 9 2008 5 56 PM ...

Page 6: ...ion chart 7 4 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 cable free play 7 16 Valve clearance 7 16 Tires 7 17 Cast wheels 7 18 Adjusting the clutch lever free play 7 19 Adjusting the brake lever free play 7 20 Adjusting the rear...

Page 7: ...g 7 35 Troubleshooting charts 7 36 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 defects 10 3 Motorcycle noise regulation 10 4 Maintenance record 10 5 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A STREET AND ENDURO MOTORCYCLE LIMITED WARRANTY 10 7 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE Y E S 10 9 U5S612E0 bo...

Page 8: ... vehicle 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 U5S612E0 book Page 1 Wednesday April 9 2008 5 56 PM ...

Page 9: ...LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS 1 2 1 U5S612E0 book Page 2 Wednesday April 9 2008 5 56 PM ...

Page 10: ...LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS 1 3 1 5 6 U5S612E0 book Page 3 Wednesday April 9 2008 5 56 PM ...

Page 11: ...assenger The failure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles in traf fic is the predominating cause of automobile motorcycle accidents Many accidents have been caused by an automobile driver who did not see the motorcycle Making yourself conspicuous appears to be very effective in reducing the chance of this type of accident Therefore Wear a brightly colored jacket Use extra caution when ...

Page 12: ... contribute to an impairment of vision that could delay seeing a hazard The use of a jacket heavy boots trousers gloves etc is effective in preventing or reducing abrasions or lacerations Never wear loose fitting clothes otherwise they could catch on the control levers footrests or wheels and cause injury or an accident Always wear protective clothing that covers your legs ankles and feet The engi...

Page 13: ...of the motorcycle to minimize imbalance or instabili ty Shifting weights can create a sud den imbalance Make sure that ac cessories and cargo are securely attached to the motorcycle before riding Check accessory mounts and cargo restraints frequently Properly adjust the suspension for your load suspension ad justable models only and check the condition and pres sure of your tires Never attach any ...

Page 14: ...ght distribution or aerody namic changes If accessories are added to the handlebar or front fork area they must be as lightweight as possible and should be kept to a minimum Bulky or large accessories may seriously affect the stability of the motorcycle due to aerody namic effects Wind may at tempt to lift the motorcycle or the motorcycle may become un stable in cross winds These ac cessories may ...

Page 15: ...n system fuse page 7 29 5 Fuse box page 7 29 6 Main fuse page 7 29 7 Helmet holder page 4 13 8 License plate light page 7 33 9 Rear turn signal light page 7 33 10 Tail brake light page 7 32 11 Engine oil level check window page 7 11 12 Shift pedal page 4 8 13 Engine oil filler cap page 7 11 U5S612E0 book Page 1 Wednesday April 9 2008 5 56 PM ...

Page 16: ...ent page 7 15 6 Fuel tank cap page 4 9 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 Engine oil drain bolt page 7 11 12 Coolant reservoir page 7 14 13 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring page 4 14 U5S612E0 book Page 2 Wednesday April 9 2008 5 56 PM ...

Page 17: ... 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 lever page 4 9 U5S612E0 book Page 3 Wednesday April 9 2008 5 56 PM ...

Page 18: ...ngine 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 LOCK while the vehicle is moving Otherwise the electrical systems will be switched off which may result in loss of control or an accident EAU10681 LOCK The steering is locked and all electrical system...

Page 19: ...of the warning light can be checked by turning the key to ON If the warning light does not come on for a few seconds then go off have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir cuit TIP Even if the oil level is sufficient the warning light may flicker when riding on a slope or during sudden acceleration or deceleration but this is not a malfunction This model is also equipped with a self diagnosis d...

Page 20: ...onds If this occurs have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle EAU11442 Coolant temperature warning light This warning light comes on if the en gine overheats If this occurs stop the engine immediately and allow the en gine to cool The electrical circuit of the warning light can be checked by turning the key to ON If the warning light does not come on for a few seconds then go off have a Yamaha dealer...

Page 21: ...h show the distance traveled since they were last set to zero a fuel reserve tripmeter which shows the distance traveled on the fuel reserve a clock a self diagnosis device a brightness control mode TIP Be sure to turn the key to ON before using the SELECT switch and RESET switch except for setting the brightness control mode Speedometer When the key is turned to ON the speedometer needle will swe...

Page 22: ...play between the various tripmeter odometer and clock modes in the following order F TRIP TRIP 1 TRIP 2 Clock ODO F TRIP TIP Push the side of the SELECT switch to switch the display in the re verse order To reset a tripmeter select it by push ing the or side of the SE LECT switch and then push the RESET switch for at least one sec ond If you do not reset the fuel reserve tripmeter manually it will...

Page 23: ...check the vehicle NOTICE ECA11590 If the display indicates an error code the vehicle should be checked as soon as possible in order to avoid engine damage Brightness control mode This function allows you to adjust the brightness of the speedometer panel to suit the outside lighting conditions To set the brightness 1 Turn the key to OFF 2 Push and hold the side of the SELECT switch 3 Turn the key t...

Page 24: ...owever the turn signal lights can also be canceled manually by pushing the switch in after it has returned to the cen ter position TIP 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...

Page 25: ...nd to set the brightness mode of the multi function meter unit See Multi function meter unit on page 4 4 for detailed information EAU12820 Clutch lever The clutch lever is located at the left handlebar grip To disengage the clutch pull the lever toward the handle bar grip To engage the clutch release the lever The lever should be pulled rapidly and released slowly for smooth clutch operation The c...

Page 26: ...091 Fuel tank cap To open the fuel tank cap Open the fuel tank cap lock cover in sert the key into the lock and then turn it 1 8 turn clockwise The lock will be re leased and the fuel tank cap can be opened To close the fuel tank cap 1 Push the fuel tank cap into position with the key inserted in the lock 2 Turn the key counterclockwise to the original position remove it and then close the lock co...

Page 27: ...f ignition such as the pilot lights of water heaters and clothes dryers 2 Do not overfill the fuel tank When refueling be sure to insert the pump nozzle into the fuel tank filler hole 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 immedi at...

Page 28: ...an 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 EAU13432 Catalytic converter This model is equipped with a catalytic converter in the exhaust system WARNING EWA10861 The exhaust system is hot after op eration To prevent a fire hazard or burns Do not par...

Page 29: ...seat lock and then turn it counterclockwise 2 Lift the front of the seat up and then pull the seat off To install the rider seat 1 Insert the projection on the rear of the seat into the seat holder as shown 2 Push the front of the seat down to lock it in place 3 Remove the key TIP Make sure that the seat is properly se cured before riding 1 Seat lock 2 Unlock 1 Projection 2 Seat holder U5S612E0 bo...

Page 30: ...s WARNING EWA14340 Improper loading or overloading can cause loss of control and possibly an accident or personal injury See pages 1 1 and 7 17 for important loading and tire pressure informa tion Always securely close the side bags before riding Distribute weight evenly on each side of the motorcycle Do not exceed the load limit of 5 kg 11 lb for each sidebag Do not exceed the maximum load of 190...

Page 31: ...rections to clean the leather on the sidebags Polish the dry leather with a soft cloth and then treat with Yamaha Mink Oil or another high quality leather protectant for increased water resistance EAU42541 Adjusting the shock absorber assembly This shock absorber assembly is equipped with a spring preload adjust ing ring allowing the spring preload to be adjusted to suit the rider s prefer ence It...

Page 32: ...ee further down for an explanation of the ignition 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 t...

Page 33: ...ission is in gear and the side stand is up but the clutch lever is not pulled It prevents starting when the trans mission is in gear and the clutch le ver is pulled but the sidestand is still down It cuts the running engine when the transmission is in gear and the sid estand is moved down Periodically check the operation of the ignition circuit cut off system according to the following procedure U...

Page 34: ...0 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 swit...

Page 35: ...d in the Owner s Manual WARNING EWA11151 Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided in this manual have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer Before using this vehicle check the following points U5S612E0 book Page 1 ...

Page 36: ...ve Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system Check 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 7 20 7 21 7 21 Rear brake Check operation If soft or spongy have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system Check brake pads for wear Replace if necess...

Page 37: ...hat operation is smooth Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary 7 24 Brake and clutch levers Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary 7 25 Sidestand Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pivot if necessary 7 25 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened Tighten if necessary Instruments lights signals and swit...

Page 38: ... even though the engine will crank when pushing the start switch EAU46120 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 position The transmission is in gear with the clutch lever pulled and the sid estand up See page 4 16 for more informa tion 1 Turn the key to ON and make sure ...

Page 39: ...hown in the il lustration TIP To shift the transmission into the neu tral position press the shift pedal down repeatedly until it reaches the end of its travel and then slightly raise it NOTICE ECA10260 Even with the transmission in the neutral position do not coast for long periods of time with the engine off and do not tow the motorcycle for long dis tances The transmission is properly lubricate...

Page 40: ...ft 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 the period between 0 and 1600 km 1000 mi For this reason you should read the follow ing material carefully Since the engine is brand new do not put an excessive load on it for the first 1600 km 1000 ...

Page 41: ...king 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 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...

Page 42: ...nning 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 1 for more in formation about carbon monox ide EAU17302 Emission controls not only function to ensure cleaner air but are also vital to prope...

Page 43: ...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 U5S612E0 book Page 2 Wednesday April 9 2...

Page 44: ...s 1 Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage Replace if necessary 2 Spark plugs Check condition Adjust gap and clean Replace every 8000 mi 13000 km or 12 months Replace Replace 3 Valve clearance Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold 4 Crankcase breather system Check breather hose for cracks or damage Replace if necessary 5 Fuel injection Adjust synchronization 6 Exhaust syste...

Page 45: ...ust or replace cable 3 Front brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Adjust brake lever free play and 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 Check runout and for damage Replace if necessary 7 Tires Check tread depth and for ...

Page 46: ...and fas teners Correct if necessary 13 Brake lever pivot shaft Apply silicone grease lightly 14 Brake pedal pivot shaft Apply lithium soap based grease lightly 15 Clutch lever pivot shaft Apply lithium soap based grease lightly 16 Shift pedal pivot shaft Apply lithium soap based grease lightly 17 Sidestand pivot Check operation Apply lithium soap based grease lightly No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMET...

Page 47: ... 23 Engine oil filter car tridge Replace 24 Cooling system Check hoses for cracks or dam age Replace if necessary Change with ethylene glycol anti freeze coolant every 24 months Change 25 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 26 Control cables Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or engine oil thoroughly No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month 4000 mi 7000 km or 6 ...

Page 48: ... disassembling the brake master cylinders 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 27 Throttle grip hous ing and cable Check operation and free play Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary Lubricate the...

Page 49: ...PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 7 8 7 Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged U5S612E0 book Page 8 Wednesday April 9 2008 5 56 PM ...

Page 50: ... the bolts EAU42430 Checking the spark plugs The spark plugs are important engine components which are easy to check Since heat and deposits will cause any spark plug to slowly erode the spark plugs should be removed and checked in accordance with the periodic mainte nance and lubrication chart In addition the condition of the spark plugs can re veal the condition of the engine To remove a spark p...

Page 51: ...other deposits and replace it if necessary To install a spark 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 TIP ...

Page 52: ...l sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion A slight tilt to the side can result in a false reading 2 Start the engine warm it up for several minutes and then turn it off 3 Wait a few minutes until the oil set tles and then check the oil level through the engine oil level check window located at the bottom left side of the crankcase TIP The engine oil should be between the minimum and maximum l...

Page 53: ...ench TIP An oil filter wrench is available at a Yamaha dealer 6 Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to the O ring of the new oil filter cartridge TIP Make sure that the O ring is properly seated 7 Install the new oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench and then tighten it to the specified torque with a torque wrench 1 Engine oil drain bolt 1 Oil filter cartridge 2 Oil filter wrench 1 O ri...

Page 54: ...rs the crankcase 10 Start the engine and then let it idle for several minutes while checking it for oil leakage If oil is leaking im mediately turn the engine off and check for the cause TIP After the engine is started the engine oil level warning light should go off if the oil level is sufficient NOTICE ECA10400 If the oil level warning light flickers or remains on immediately turn the engine off...

Page 55: ...coolant level A slight tilt to the side can result in a false reading 2 Check the coolant level in the cool ant reservoir TIP The coolant should be between the minimum and maximum level marks 3 If the coolant is at or below the minimum level mark remove pan el A See page 7 9 4 Remove the coolant reservoir cap add coolant to the maximum level mark and then install the reservoir cap WARNING Remove o...

Page 56: ...cified 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 air filter element The air filter element should be re placed at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart Replace the air filter element more frequently if you are r...

Page 57: ...82 Checking the throttle cable free play The throttle cable free play should mea sure 4 0 6 0 mm 0 16 0 24 in at the throttle grip Periodically check the throttle cable free play and if neces sary have a Yamaha dealer adjust it EAU21401 Valve clearance The valve clearance changes with use resulting in improper air fuel mixture and or engine noise To prevent this from occurring the valve clearance ...

Page 58: ...s model WARNING EWA10511 Never overload your vehicle Opera tion of an overloaded vehicle could cause an accident 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 Tire air pressure...

Page 59: ... below have been approved for this model by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd EAU21960 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 or warpage be fore each ride If any damage is found have a Yamaha dealer re place the wheel Do not attempt even the smallest repair t...

Page 60: ...tch lever free play could be obtained as de scribed above tighten the locknut and skip the rest of the procedure otherwise proceed as follows 4 Fully turn the adjusting bolt in di rection a to loosen the clutch ca ble 5 Loosen the locknut further down the clutch cable 6 To increase the clutch lever free play turn the clutch lever free play adjusting nut in direction a To decrease the clutch lever ...

Page 61: ...here is air in the hy draulic system have a Yamaha dealer bleed the system before operating the motorcycle Air in the hydraulic system will dimin ish the braking performance which may result in loss of con trol and an accident EAU22271 Adjusting the rear brake light switch The rear brake light switch which is ac tivated by the brake pedal is properly adjusted when the brake light comes on just bef...

Page 62: ... worn to the point that 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 If a brake pad is damaged or if the lining thickness is less than 0 8 mm 0 03 in have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set EAU22580 Checking the brake fluid level Fr...

Page 63: ...water does not en ter the brake fluid reservoir when refilling Water will significantly lower the boiling point of the fluid and may result in vapor lock Brake fluid may deteriorate paint ed surfaces or plastic parts Al ways clean up spilled fluid immediately As the brake pads wear it is nor mal for the brake fluid level to grad ually go down However if the brake fluid level goes down sud denly ha...

Page 64: ...ing the measurement not ed in step 2 from the measurement noted in step 3 5 If the drive belt slack is incorrect have a Yamaha dealer adjust it EAU23093 Checking and lubricating the cables The operation of all control cables and the condition of the cables should be checked before each ride and the ca bles and cable ends should be lubricat ed if necessary If a cable is damaged or does not move smo...

Page 65: ... the cable should be lubricated at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart EAU44271 Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals The operation of the brake and shift pedals should be checked before each ride and the pedal pivots should be lu bricated if necessary Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease U5S612E0 book Page 24 Wednesday April 9 2008 5 56 PM ...

Page 66: ... should be checked before each ride and the sidestand pivot and metal to metal contact surfaces should be lubricated if necessary WARNING EWA10731 If the sidestand does not move up and down smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or repair it Otherwise the sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator re sulting in a possible loss of control Recommended lubricants Brake lever Silicone g...

Page 67: ...cked as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic main tenance and lubrication chart To check the condition Check the inner tubes for scratches damage and excessive oil leakage To check the operation 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion WARNING To avoid injury securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10751 2 While appl...

Page 68: ...f the ground See page 7 1 for more in formation WARNING To avoid injury securely support the ve hicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10751 2 Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for ward and backward If any free play can be felt have a Yamaha dealer check or repair the steering EAU23290 Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must be ch...

Page 69: ...al attention Batteries produce explosive hy drogen gas Therefore keep sparks flames cigarettes etc away from the battery and pro vide sufficient ventilation when charging it 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 ten...

Page 70: ...ttery EAU42583 Replacing the fuses The main fuse the fuel injection system fuse and the fuse box which contains the fuses for the individual circuits are located under the rider seat See page 4 12 If a fuse is blown replace it as follows 1 Unhook the battery band and then remove the battery cover 2 Turn the key to OFF and turn off the electrical circuit in question 3 Remove the blown fuse and then...

Page 71: ...ght 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 1 Signaling system fuse 2 Ignition fuse 3 Taillight fuse 4 Radiator fan fuse 5 Backup fuse for odometer and clock 6 Headlight fuse 7 Sp...

Page 72: ...ht bulb into po sition and then secure it with the bulb holder 6 Install the headlight bulb cover and then connect the coupler 7 Install the headlight unit by install ing the bolts 8 Place the turn signal position light bracket cover in the original posi tion and then install the bolts 9 Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary 1 Turn signal position light bracket cover 2 Bolt 1...

Page 73: ...ns 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 burnt out bulb by pushing it in and turning it counter clockwise 4 Insert a new bulb into the socket push it in and then turn it clock wise until it stops 5 Place the inner lens in the original position...

Page 74: ... otherwise the lens may break ECA10681 EAU42484 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 Remove the license plate light socket together with the bulb by turning it counterclockwise and then pulling it out 4 Remove the burnt out bulb by pull ing it out from the socket 5 Insert a new bulb in...

Page 75: ...orcycle 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 by usi...

Page 76: ...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 inferi or have a shorter service life and can lead to expensive repair bills WARNING EWA15141 When checking the fuel system do not smoke and ...

Page 77: ...amaha 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 quickly The engi...

Page 78: ...ed press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise and then remove the cap TIP If coolant is not available tap water can be temporarily used instead provided that it is changed to the recommended coolant as soon as possible Wait until the engine has cooled Check the coolant level in the reservoir and radiator The coolant level is OK The coolant level is low Check the cooling system for lea...

Page 79: ... the muffler outlet with a plastic bag after the engine has cooled down 2 Make sure that all caps and covers as well as all electrical couplers and connectors including the spark plug caps are tightly in stalled 3 Remove extremely stubborn dirt like oil burnt onto the crankcase with a degreasing agent and a brush but never apply such prod ucts onto seals gaskets the drive belt and wheel axles Alwa...

Page 80: ...re 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 winter are extremely corrosive in combination with water carry out the following steps after each ride in the rain near the sea or on salt sprayed roads TIP Salt sprayed on roads in the winter may remain we...

Page 81: ...abrasive polishing compounds as they will wear away the paint TIP Consult a Yamaha dealer for advice on what products to use Special care is needed for cleaning the windshield and sidebags on this model Be sure to follow the instruc tions below Cleaning the windshield Avoid using any alkaline or strong acid cleaner gasoline brake fluid or any other solvent Clean the windshield with a cloth or spon...

Page 82: ...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 WARNING To prevent dam age or injury from sparking make sure to ground the spark plug electrodes while turning the engine over EWA10951 e Remove the spark plug caps from the spark plugs and then install the spark plugs and the s...

Page 83: ...ment 3 40 L 3 59 US qt 2 99 Imp qt Cooling system Coolant reservoir capacity up to the maximum level mark 0 45 L 0 48 US qt 0 40 Imp qt Radiator capacity including all routes 2 10 L 2 22 US qt 1 85 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Oil coated paper element Fuel Recommended fuel Unleaded gasoline only Fuel tank capacity 18 5 L 4 89 US gal 4 07 Imp gal Fuel reserve amount 3 7 L 0 98 US gal 0 81 I...

Page 84: ...l Wheel type Cast wheel Rim size 16M C x MT3 00 Rear wheel Wheel type Cast wheel Rim size 16M C x MT4 50 Front brake Type Dual disc brake Operation Right hand operation Recommended fluid DOT 4 Rear brake Type Single disc brake Operation Right foot operation Recommended fluid DOT 4 Front suspension Type Telescopic fork Spring shock absorber type Coil spring oil damper Wheel travel 135 0 mm 5 31 in ...

Page 85: ...light LED Turn signal indicator light LED Fuel level warning light LED Coolant temperature warning light LED Engine trouble warning light LED Fuses Main fuse 50 0 A Headlight fuse 20 0 A Taillight fuse 10 0 A Signaling system fuse 10 0 A Ignition fuse 15 0 A Radiator fan fuse 20 0 A Fuel injection system fuse 10 0 A Backup fuse 10 0 A U5S612E0 book Page 3 Wednesday April 9 2008 5 56 PM ...

Page 86: ...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 TIP The vehicle identification number is used to identify your motorcycle and ...

Page 87: ...el is affixed to the frame under the rider seat See page 4 12 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 U5S612E0 book Page 2 Wednesday April 9 2008 5 56 PM ...

Page 88: ...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 call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 400 Seven...

Page 89: ...icle 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 E...

Page 90: ...nder 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 o...

Page 91: ...MATION 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 U5S612E0 book Page 6 Wednesday April 9 2008 5 56 PM ...

Page 92: ...r 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 registration fee will be charged for this service EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A also warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser of each Yamaha ...

Page 93: ...y 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 can be transferred upon request The unit has to be inspected and re registered by an authorized Yamaha motorcycle dealer for the policy to remain effective CUSTOMER SERVICE If your machine requires war...

Page 94: ...d 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 95: ...ked 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 U5S612E0 book Page 10 Wednesday April 9 2008 5 56 PM ...

Page 96: ...ey identification number 10 1 L Labels location 1 1 License plate light bulb replacing 7 33 M Main switch steering lock 4 1 Maintenance and lubrication periodic 7 4 Maintenance emission control system 7 3 Maintenance record 10 5 Matte color caution 8 1 Model label 10 2 Multi function meter unit 4 4 N Neutral indicator light 4 2 Noise regulation 10 4 O Oil level warning light 4 2 P Panel removing a...

Page 97: ...cing 7 32 Turn signal light bulb rear replacing 7 33 Turn signal switch 4 7 V Valve clearance 7 16 Vehicle identification number 10 1 W Warranty extended 10 9 Warranty limited 10 7 Wheel bearings checking 7 27 Wheels 7 18 U5S612E0 book Page 2 Wednesday April 9 2008 5 56 PM ...

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Page 99: ...A5 yoko_Blank fm Page 1 Tuesday April 8 2003 11 43 AM ...

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