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2C9-28199-12

XVZ13TFX(C)

XVZ13TFSX(C)

OWNER’S MANUAL

LIT-11626-21-42

Summary of Contents for Venture XVZ13TFX

Page 1: ...2C9 28199 12 XVZ13TFX C XVZ13TFSX C OWNER S MANUAL LIT 11626 21 42...

Page 2: ...EAU10041 U2C912E0 book Page 1 Tuesday June 12 2007 9 27 AM...

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

Page 4: ...consult your Yamaha dealer WARNING EWA10010 PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL AND THE YOU AND YOUR MOTORCYCLE RIDING TIPS BOOKLET CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS MOTORCYCLE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPER...

Page 5: ...ECHNIQUES REGULAR INSPECTIONS AND CAREFUL MAINTENANCE ALONG WITH GOOD RIDING SKILLS WILL ENSURE THAT YOU SAFELY ENJOY THE CAPABILITIES AND THE RELIABILITY OF THIS MOTORCYCLE Product and specifications...

Page 6: ...r Corporation U S A 1st edition May 2007 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A is expressly prohibited Printed in Japa...

Page 7: ...9 Radio operation 4 11 Optional CD changer operation 4 15 CB radio operation 4 16 Auxiliary audio source operation 4 20 PRE OPERATION CHECKS 5 1 Pre operation check list 5 2 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT R...

Page 8: ...7 30 Checking the front fork 7 30 Checking the steering 7 31 Checking the wheel bearings 7 32 Battery 7 32 Replacing the fuses 7 33 Replacing the headlight bulb 7 35 Replacing a turn signal light bul...

Page 9: ...nts 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 br...

Page 10: ...ce shield or goggles Wind in your unprotected eyes could contribute to an impairment of vision which could delay seeing a hazard The use of a jacket heavy boots trousers gloves etc is effective in pre...

Page 11: ...se extreme caution when selecting and installing any ac cessories Keep the following guidelines in mind as well as those provided under Load ing when mounting accessories Never install accessories or...

Page 12: ...off before leaving the motorcycle unattended and remove the key from the main switch When parking the motor cycle note the following The engine and exhaust system may be hot therefore park the motorcy...

Page 13: ...SAFETY INFORMATION 1 5 1 EAU10381 Location of important labels Please read the following important labels carefully before operating this vehicle U2C912E0 book Page 5 Tuesday June 12 2007 9 27 AM...

Page 14: ...ON 1 6 1 1 5 3 2 CAUTION Cleaning with alkaline or acid cleaner gasoline or solvent will damage windshield Use neutral detergent 5JW 00 5JW 2835Y 00 4 CALIFORNIA ONLY U2C912E0 book Page 6 Tuesday June...

Page 15: ...12 3 Fuel tank cap page 3 10 4 Fuel cock page 3 11 5 Battery page 7 32 6 Coolant reservoir page 7 16 7 Fuse box 2 page 7 33 8 Sidecase page 3 14 9 Helmet holder page 3 14 10 Tail brake light page 7 3...

Page 16: ...seat 6 Shock absorber assembly air valve page 3 17 7 Rider seat page 3 13 8 Fuel tank page 3 10 9 Front fork air valve page 3 16 10 Headlight page 7 35 11 Front turn signal position lights page 7 36...

Page 17: ...radio control unit page 4 3 3 Left handlebar switches page 3 7 4 Rider headset jack page 4 2 5 Speedometer unit page 3 4 6 Main switch steering lock page 3 1 7 Right handlebar switches page 3 7 8 Thr...

Page 18: ...LOCK The steering is locked and all electrical systems are off The key can be re moved To lock the steering 1 Turn the handlebars all the way to the left 2 Push the key in from the OFF po sition and t...

Page 19: ...sponding indicator light flash es when the turn signal switch is pushed to the left or right EAU11060 Neutral indicator light This indicator light comes on when the transmission is in the neutral posi...

Page 20: ...cator lights See page 3 5 for an explanation of these indicator lights EAU11410 Coolant temperature warning light This warning light comes on when the engine overheats When this occurs stop the engine...

Page 21: ...d odometer modes in the following order TRIP F TRIP 1 TRIP 2 ODO TRIP F To reset a tripmeter select it by push ing the SELECT button and then push the RESET button If you do not reset the fuel reserve...

Page 22: ...this occurs have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir cuit EAU11840 Cruise control system This model is equipped with a cruise control system designed to maintain a set traveling speed Activating...

Page 23: ...the clutch will automatically deactivate the cruise control system Push the CANCEL switch to manually deactivate cruise control NOTE When the cruise control system is deactivated the RES resume indic...

Page 24: ...e turn signal lights will self cancel after the vehicle has traveled both about 150 m 490 ft and for approximately 15 seconds However the turn signal lights can also be canceled manually by pushing th...

Page 25: ...azard lights simultaneous flashing of all turn signal lights The hazard lights are used in case of an emergency or to warn other drivers when your vehicle is stopped where it might be a traffic hazard...

Page 26: ...this motorcycle NOTE Use your toes or heel to shift up and your toes to shift down EAU12890 Brake lever The brake lever is located at the right handlebar grip To apply the front brake pull the lever t...

Page 27: ...close the lock cover NOTE The fuel tank cap cannot be installed unless the key is in the lock In addition the key cannot be removed if the cap is not properly installed and locked WARNING EWA10130 Ma...

Page 28: ...intenance costs Gasohol There are two types of gasohol gaso hol containing ethanol and that contain ing methanol Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if the ethanol con tent does not exceed 10 Gasoh...

Page 29: ...this position if you run out of fuel while riding When this occurs refuel as soon as possible and be sure to turn the fuel cock lever back to ON EAU13600 Starter choke knob Starting a cold engine requ...

Page 30: ...ckets are aligned and then lock the steering with a suitable pad lock EAU14240 Rider seat To remove the rider seat Remove the nuts and then pull the rid er seat up To install the rider seat Insert the...

Page 31: ...ossibly an accident or personal injury See pages 1 5 and 7 21 for important loading and tire pressure informa tion Always securely close the side cases and travel trunk before riding Distribute weight...

Page 32: ...ockwise and then remove it NOTE Push both sides of the lid down so that both latches snap into place Travel trunk To open the travel trunk 1 Insert the key into the lock turn it counterclockwise and t...

Page 33: ...ther sidecase or the travel trunk and remove the key from the lock before closing the lid EAU14651 Adjusting the front fork This front fork is equipped with air valves for adjusting the spring rate WA...

Page 34: ...the spring rate CAUTION ECA10100 Never attempt to turn an adjusting mechanism beyond the maximum or minimum settings Adjust the spring rate as follows 1 Place the vehicle on the sidestand NOTE When c...

Page 35: ...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 o...

Page 36: ...he 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...

Page 37: ...r the engine has stalled 10 Move the sidestand up 11 Keep the clutch lever pulled 12 Push the start switch Does the engine start The system is OK The motorcycle can be ridden This check is most reliab...

Page 38: ...31 The accessories connected to the auxiliary DC jack and connector should not be used with the engine turned off and their combined load must never exceed 5 A or 60 W oth erwise the battery may disch...

Page 39: ...nt speaker 3 Rider headset jack 4 Cassette deck lid 5 Main switch steering lock 6 Eject button 7 Cassette deck compartment 8 Auxiliary audio input jack 9 Rear speaker 10 Passenger volume control knob...

Page 40: ...s good prac tice to cover them with a plastic bag when washing the motor cycle When cleaning the control unit display use a neutral detergent Never use strong abrasive cleaning products fuel gaso line...

Page 41: ...irection Tuning in a radio station automati cally Selecting a CD in the optional CD changer Audio system button AUDIO This button is used to perform the fol lowing operations Short push less than one...

Page 42: ...ning on off the audio system To turn the power on 1 Make sure that the key is in the ACC or ON position 2 Push the AUDIO button once for less than one second To turn the power off Push the AUDIO butto...

Page 43: ...t the key is in the ACC or ON position 2 Push the CB button once for less than one second The current CB channel appears in the display To turn the power off Push the CB button once for one sec ond or...

Page 44: ...While the selected mode is dis played for about five seconds re peatedly push either side of the up down switch for less than one second until the desired setting is displayed Selecting the output sp...

Page 45: ...y push either side of the up down switch for less than one second until the desired level is displayed The treble level can be set between 6 and 6 Adjusting the fade level balance be tween front and r...

Page 46: ...pensates for external noise 1 Repeatedly push the SELECT button for less than one second until the auto volume e g AV 3 appears in the display 2 Repeatedly push either side of the up down switch for l...

Page 47: ...low the inside of the cassette deck to get wet If this happens keep the cassette deck lid open and dry out the deck in the shade To clean the tape head use a de magnetizing cleaning cas sette but be s...

Page 48: ...TE The maximum number of songs that can be skipped in either direc tion is 9 To stop skipping songs push the up down switch in the opposite di rection that songs are being skipped Skipping a blank Whe...

Page 49: ...OTE The Dolby noise reduction system has been manufactured under li cense from Dolby Laboratories Li censing Corporation Dolby and the double D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories L...

Page 50: ...nd one AM band Since all three FM bands cover the whole FM frequency range any one of them can be selected for tuning in an FM station These three FM bands are useful for categorizing FM preset statio...

Page 51: ...s for AM Tuning in a preset radio station 1 Select a frequency band See the Selecting a frequency band sec tion 2 Repeatedly push either side of the up down switch for less than one second until the d...

Page 52: ...tune in a station automati cally 4 Repeatedly push either side of the up down switch for less than one second until the desired preset number 1 through 6 is dis played 5 Push the SELECT button once fo...

Page 53: ...ty An optional six disc CD changer can be mounted in the travel trunk Ask a Yamaha dealer to install the genuine Clarion CDC635 model Playing a CD 1 Insert up to six CDs into the CD changer Follow the...

Page 54: ...ough level to be aware of traf fic conditions and ensure safe ty Never ride the motorcycle with the CB antenna folded down NOTE The antenna can be folded down after lifting the sleeve This CB radio wi...

Page 55: ...n no lessening of the operating privileges or responsibilities of CB users An opera tor of a CB radio station is still required to comply with the Communications Act and with the rules of CB Radio Ser...

Page 56: ...rs in the dis play For maximum reception sensitivity the squelch level should be set by turning the control knob fully counterclockwise and then slowly turning it clockwise un til the background noise...

Page 57: ...equirements applicable to equipment operating in the Citizens Radio Service it is not to be used for any other purpose Channel Channel Frequency in MHz Channel Channel Frequency in MHz 1 26 965 21 27...

Page 58: ...a tion Auxiliary audio equipment can be con nected to and played through the au dio system 1 Insert the output plug of the auxil iary equipment into the jack locat ed at the right of the cassette deck...

Page 59: ...AUDIO SYSTEM AND CB RADIO 4 21 4 U2C912E0 book Page 21 Tuesday June 12 2007 9 27 AM...

Page 60: ...quences Therefore it is very important in addition to a thorough visual inspec tion to check the following points before each ride NOTE Pre operation checks should be made each time the vehicle is use...

Page 61: ...m for leakage 7 16 Front brake Check operation If soft or spongy have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system Check lever free play Adjust if necessary Check brake pads for wear Replace if necessary Chec...

Page 62: ...ion and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 7 21 7 23 Brake and shift pedals Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary 7 28 Brake and clutch lever...

Page 63: ...e neutral position The transmission is in gear with the clutch lever pulled and the sid estand up WARNING EWA10290 Before starting the engine check the function of the igni tion circuit cut off system...

Page 64: ...t temperature warn ing light remains on after start ing immediately stop the engine and allow it to cool If the warning light does not come on when pushing the start switch or if it does not go off af...

Page 65: ...en 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 lubricated onl...

Page 66: ...tor light should come on EAU16720 Recommended shift points The recommended shift points during acceleration and deceleration are shown in the table below EAU16841 Engine break in There is never a more...

Page 67: ...ble should occur during the engine break in period immediately have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle EAU17170 Parking When parking stop the engine remove the key from the main switch and then turn th...

Page 68: ...D TO EMISSIONS CONTROL THESE CONTROLS NOT ONLY FUNCTION TO ENSURE CLEANER AIR BUT ARE ALSO VITAL TO PROPER EN GINE OPERATION AND MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE IN THE FOLLOW ING PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHARTS THE S...

Page 69: ...RNING EWA10340 Modifications not approved by Yamaha may cause loss of perfor mance excessive emissions and render the vehicle unsafe for use Consult a Yamaha dealer before at tempting any changes U2C9...

Page 70: ...ecessary 2 Fuel filter Replace Replace 3 Spark plugs Check condition Adjust gap and clean Replace every 8000 mi 13000 km or 12 months Replace Replace 4 Valve clearance Check and adjust valve clearance...

Page 71: ...d fluid leak age Correct if necessary 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 flui...

Page 72: ...y 13 Brake pedal pivot shaft Apply lithium soap based grease all purpose grease lightly 14 Clutch lever pivot shaft Apply silicone grease lightly 15 Shift pedal pivot shaft Apply lithium soap based gr...

Page 73: ...r cracks or dam age Replace if necessary Change with ethylene glycol anti freeze coolant every 24 months Change 24 Final gear oil Check oil level and for oil leakage Change at initial 600 mi 1000 km o...

Page 74: ...equired Replace the oil seals on the inner parts of the brake or clutch master cylinders caliper cylinders and clutch release cylinder every two years Replace the brake and clutch hoses every four yea...

Page 75: ...to be re moved and installed EAU35841 Cowling A To remove the cowling 1 Remove the bolts 2 Remove the quick fastener screw by turning it 1 4 turn counterclock wise and then take the cowling off To ins...

Page 76: ...shown To install the cowling 1 Place the cowling in the original position and then install the bolts NOTE Make sure that the projection fits into the grommet 2 Install cowling A EAU35860 Panels A and...

Page 77: ...nel B 2 Remove the left passenger foot rest by removing the bolts 3 Remove the screw and then pull the panel off as shown To install the panel 1 Place the panel in the original posi tion and then inst...

Page 78: ...he center electrode on each spark plug is a medium to light tan the ideal color when the vehicle is ridden normally 2 Check that all spark plugs installed in the engine have the same color NOTE If any...

Page 79: ...ks or damage Replace if dam aged Make sure the vent hose is not blocked Clean it if necessary EAU19903 Engine oil and oil filter car tridge The engine oil level should be checked before each ride In a...

Page 80: ...an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil 3 Remove the engine oil filler cap and drain bolt to drain the oil from the crankcase NOTE Skip steps 4 6 if the oil filter cartridge is not being...

Page 81: ...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 er quality than specifi...

Page 82: ...the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart WARNING EWA10370 Make sure that no foreign mate rial enters the final gear case Make sure that no oil gets on the tire or whe...

Page 83: ...d in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU20212 To check the coolant level 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion 2 Remove panel A See page 7 8 NOTE T...

Page 84: ...ater has been added to the coolant have a Yamaha dealer check the antifreeze content of the coolant as soon as possible otherwise the effectiveness of the coolant will be reduced WARNING EWA10380 Neve...

Page 85: ...chart Clean the air filter elements more frequently if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas 1 Remove cowlings A and B See page 7 8 NOTE Continue as follows for each air filter el ement 2 Rem...

Page 86: ...air filter ele ment is properly seated in the air filter case The engine should never be op erated without the air filter ele ment installed otherwise the piston s and or cylinder s may become excess...

Page 87: ...ted by a Yamaha dealer at the in tervals specified in the periodic mainte nance and lubrication chart Start the engine and warm it up for sev eral minutes at 1000 2000 r min while occasionally revving...

Page 88: ...ire air pressure must be ad justed in accordance with the riding speed and with the total weight of rider passenger car go and accessories approved for this model WARNING EWA10510 Proper loading of yo...

Page 89: ...tire When a tire tread begins to show lines have a Yamaha dealer replace the tire immediately Brakes tires and related wheel parts re placement should also be left to a Yamaha dealer Tire information...

Page 90: ...ghten the valve stem nut and locknut to the specified torques EAU22011 Accessories and replacement parts WARNING EWA10621 This vehicle is not designed to pull a trailer or to be attached to a sidecar...

Page 91: ...e air in the clutch sys tem If there is air in the hydraulic system have a Yamaha dealer bleed the system before operating the motor cycle EAU22092 Adjusting the brake lever free play The brake lever...

Page 92: ...pedal is properly adjusted when the brake light comes on just before braking takes effect Since the brake light switch is a compo nent of the cruise control system it must be adjusted by a Yamaha deal...

Page 93: ...ront brake Rear brake Clutch Insufficient brake or clutch fluid may al low air to enter the brake or clutch sys tems possibly causing them to become ineffective Before riding check that the brake and...

Page 94: ...n 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 have a Yamaha dealer check the...

Page 95: ...ce with cable movement Replace damaged ca bles as soon as possible to prevent unsafe conditions EAU23111 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable The operation of the throttle grip should...

Page 96: ...he 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 EWA10730 If the sidestand does no...

Page 97: ...be checked as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic main tenance and lubrication chart To check the condition WARNING EWA10750 Securely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of...

Page 98: ...must be checked as fol lows at the intervals specified in the pe riodic maintenance and lubrication chart 1 Place a stand under the engine to raise the front wheel off the ground WARNING EWA10750 Sec...

Page 99: ...rmanent ly damage the battery WARNING EWA10760 Electrolyte is poisonous and dangerous since it contains sul furic acid which causes severe burns Avoid any contact with skin eyes or clothing and al way...

Page 100: ...hs check it at least once a month and fully charge it if necessary 3 Fully charge the battery before in stallation 4 After installation make sure that the battery leads are properly con nected to the...

Page 101: ...to the electrical system and possibly a fire 1 Cruise control fuse 2 Carburetor heater fuse 3 Auxiliary DC connector fuse 4 Auxiliary DC jack fuse 5 Audio system fuse 6 Spare fuse 1 Backup fuse for od...

Page 102: ...ght bulb holder by turning it counterclockwise and then remove the defective bulb WARNING EWA10790 Headlight bulbs get very hot There fore keep flammable products away from a lit headlight bulb and do...

Page 103: ...l light bulb or the tail brake light bulb 1 Remove the lens by removing the screws 2 Remove the defective bulb by pushing it in and turning it counter clockwise 3 Insert a new bulb into the socket pus...

Page 104: ...ng a motorcycle stand or if a motor cycle stand is not available by placing a jack either under each side of the frame in front of the rear wheel or under each side of the swingarm EAU25870 Troublesho...

Page 105: ...mpression Check the ignition Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Remove the spark plugs and check the electrodes 3 Ignition Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gaps or replace the...

Page 106: ...ed press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise and then remove the cap NOTE If coolant is not available tap water can be temporarily used instead provided that it is changed to the recomme...

Page 107: ...ing Do not use any harsh chemical products on plastic parts Make sure to avoid using cloths or sponges which have been in contact with strong or abrasive cleaning products solvent or thinner fuel gaso...

Page 108: ...ratches on the windshield Before using such clean ers test an area of the windshield which does not affect your visibility and which cannot be easily recognized After cleaning the motorcycle Apply Yam...

Page 109: ...he spark plugs and then install the spark plugs and the spark plug caps WARNING EWA10950 To prevent damage or injury from sparking make sure to ground the spark plug electrodes while turning the engin...

Page 110: ...Imp qt Final gear oil Type SAE80 API GL 4 Hypoid gear oil Quantity 0 20 L 0 21 US qt 0 18 Imp qt Cooling system Coolant reservoir capacity up to the maximum level mark 0 35 L 0 37 US qt 0 31 Imp qt R...

Page 111: ...0 198 lb Front 250 kPa 36 psi 2 50 kgf cm Rear 250 kPa 36 psi 2 50 kgf cm Loading condition 90 190 kg 198 419 lb Front 250 kPa 36 psi 2 50 kgf cm Rear 280 kPa 41 psi 2 80 kgf cm Front wheel Wheel type...

Page 112: ...ature warning light 12 V 1 7 W 1 Engine trouble warning light 12 V 1 7 W 1 Overdrive indicator light 12 V 1 7 W 1 Cruise control SET indicator light 12 V 1 7 W 1 Cruise control RES indicator light 12...

Page 113: ...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 114: ...el is affixed to the frame under the rider seat See page 3 13 Record the information on this label in the space provided This information will be needed when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer...

Page 115: ...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 Yama...

Page 116: ...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...

Page 117: ...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 4...

Page 118: ...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 U2C912E0 book Page 6 Tuesday June 12...

Page 119: ...CONSUMER INFORMATION 10 7 10 EAU26703 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A ROYAL STAR VENTURE LIMITED WARRANTY U2C912E0 book Page 7 Tuesday June 12 2007 9 27 AM...

Page 120: ...CONSUMER INFORMATION 10 8 10 U2C912E0 book Page 8 Tuesday June 12 2007 9 27 AM...

Page 121: ...CONSUMER INFORMATION 10 9 10 U2C912E0 book Page 9 Tuesday June 12 2007 9 27 AM...

Page 122: ...h 3 8 Engine trouble warning light 3 3 F Final gear oil 7 15 Front and rear brake pads checking 7 25 Front fork adjusting 3 16 Front fork checking 7 30 Fuel 3 10 Fuel cock 3 11 Fuel level warning ligh...

Page 123: ...upporting the motorcycle 7 37 Swingarm pivots lubricating 7 30 T TALK switch 3 7 Throttle cable free play checking 7 20 Throttle grip and cable checking and lubricating 7 28 Tires 7 21 Tool kit 7 1 Tr...

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