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Page 1: ...YAMAHA pgs OWNER S MANUAL VIRAGO XVHOOLfC XV1100SL C LIT 1 1626 1 2 06 3JK 28199 1B ...

Page 2: ... ATV WITH ENGINE SIZE 70CC OR GREATER A CHILD UNDER 16 YEARS OLD SHOULD NOT OPERATE AN ATV WITH ENGINE SIZE GREATER THAN 90CC LL TAKE THE FREE HANDS ON TRAINING COURSE OFFERED BY YAMAHA ASK YOUR DEALER FOR LU DETAILS OR CALL 1 800 887 2887 f If you have any questions about these points or if you purchased your ATV from an authorized Yamaha dealership and were not informed of the age recommendation...

Page 3: ...NO 4 CYPRESS CA POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A P O BOX 6555 CYPRESS CALIFORNIA 90630 9989 NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES ATTN SALES ADMINISTRATION II ImII m II II II I I I I I I I I I II ...

Page 4: ...and basic maintenance of this motorcycle If you have any questions about the operation or main tenance of your motorcycle please consult a Yamaha dealer The design and manufacture of this Yamaha motorcycle fully comply with the emis sions standards for clean air applicable at the date of manufacture Yamaha has met these standards without reducing the motorcycle s performance or economy of opera ti...

Page 5: ...dicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the motorcycle NOTE A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer NOTE This manual should be considered a permanent part of this motorcycle and should remain with it even if the motorcycle is subsequently sold Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality Therefore while this manual conta...

Page 6: ...YCLE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS MOTORCYCLE UNTIL YOU HAVE ATTAINED A SATISFAC TORY KNOWLEDGE OF ITS CONTROLS AND OPERATING FEATURES AND UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED IN SAFE AND PROPER RIDING TECHNIQUES REGULAR INSPECTIONS AND CAREFUL MAINTENANCE ALONG WITH GOOD RIDING SKILLS WILL ENSURE THAT YOU SAFELY ENJOY THE CAPABILITIES AND THE RELIABILITY OF THIS MOTORCYCLE ...

Page 7: ...R S MANUAL 1998 by Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A 1st Edition April 1998 Alt 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 NLIT 1 1626 1 2 06 ...

Page 8: ...FORMATION 2 DESCRIPTION 3 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 4 PRE OPERATION CHECKS 5 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS 6 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 7 CLEANING AND STORAGE 8 SPECIFICATIONS 9 CONSUMER INFORMATION INDEX ...

Page 9: ... mmmmmm aim Safe riding 1 1 Protective apparel 1 3 Modification 1 3 Loading and accessories 1 3 Gasoline and exhaust gas 1 5 Location of the important labels 1 7 ...

Page 10: ...N MADE NECESSARY BY MECHANICAL CONDITIONS Safe riding 1 Always make pre operation checks Careful checks may help prevent an accident 2 This motorcycle is designed to carry the operator and a passenger 3 The failure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles in traffic is the predominating cause of au tomobile motorcycle accidents Many accidents have been caused by an automobile driver who di...

Page 11: ... or undercornering insufficient lean angle for the speed a Always obey the speed limits and never travel faster than warranted by road and traffic conditions b Always signal before turning or changing lanes Make sure other motorists see you 6 The operator s and passenger s posture are important for proper control a The operator should keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the operator...

Page 12: ...r after operation They become very hot and can cause burns Always wear protective clothing that covers your legs ankles and feet 6 A passenger should also observe the above precautions Modification Modifications made to the motorcycle not approved by Yamaha or the removal of original equipment may render your motorcycle unsafe for use and may cause severe personal injury Modifications may also mak...

Page 13: ...ender These items in cluding such cargo as sleeping bags duffle bags or tents can create unstable handling or slow steer ing response Accessories Genuine Yamaha accessories have been specifically designed for use on this motorcycle Since Yamaha cannot test all other accessories which may be available you must personally be responsible for the prop er selection installation and use of non Yamaha ac...

Page 14: ...ed 2 Caution must be used if adding electrical accessories If these accessories exceed the capacity of the motorcycle s electrical system an electric failure could result which could cause a dangerous loss of lights or engine power Gasoline and exhaust gas 1 GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE a Always turn off the engine when refueling b Take care not to spill any gasoline on the engine or exhaust syste...

Page 15: ...uld catch fire When transporting the motorcycle in another vehicle be sure it is kept upright If it should lean over gasoline may leak out of the carburetor or fuel tank If you should swallow any gasoline inhale a lot of gasoline vapor or allow gasoline to get in your eyes see your doctor immediately If any gasoline spills on your skin or clothing immediately wash it off with soap and water and ch...

Page 16: ...A SAFETY INFORMATION Location of the important labels Please read the following labels carefully before operating this motorcycle 1 7 ...

Page 17: ...TD CAUTION Read owner s manual before servicing battery Electrolyte will damage metal parts or paint If electrolyte spills wash area with fresh water immediately Be sure to connect breather hose after installing battery 3JL 28177 A0 TIRE INFORMATION Cold tire normal pressure should be set as follows Up to 90 kg 198 lbs load FRONT 200kPa 2 00kgf cm 2 29psi REAR 225kPa 2 25kgf cm 2 33psi 90 kg 198 l...

Page 18: ...DESCRIPTION Left view 2 1 Right view 2 2 Controls Instruments 2 3 ...

Page 19: ...026 Left view 8 7 1 Rear flasher light 2 Rear shock absorber 3 Main fuse 4 Battery 5 Fuel tank 6 Front flasher position light 7 Rear brake pedal 8 Footrest page 3 13 page 6 28 page 6 26 page 3 10 page 3 10 page 6 19 2 1 ...

Page 20: ...DESCRIPTION Right view 1213 9 Headlight 10 Air filter 11 Seat 12 Tool kit 13 Tail brake light 14 Shift pedal page 6 29 page 6 12 page 3 12 page 6 1 page 3 9 2 2 ...

Page 21: ...ever page 3 9 22 Main switch page 3 1 16 Speedometer page 3 6 23 Starter choke page 3 8 17 Sub fuses page 6 28 24 Left handlebar switches page 3 7 18 Tachometer page 3 6 19 Front brake lever page 3 9 20 Throttle grip page 6 14 21 Right handlebar switches page 3 7 2 3 ...

Page 22: ...cator circuit check 3 5 Speedometer 3 6 Tachometer 3 6 Handlebar switches 3 7 Starter choke 3 8 Clutch lever 3 9 Shift pedal 3 9 Front brake lever 3 9 Rear brake pedal 3 10 Fuel tank cap 3 10 Fuel 3 11 Seat removal 3 12 Helmet holder 3 12 Rear shock absorber adjustment 3 1 Sidestand 3 14 Sidestand clutch switch operation check 3 15 ...

Page 23: ...key can be removed in this posi tion LOCK The steering is locked in this position and all electrical circuits are switched off The key can be removed in this po sition To lock the steering turn the handlebars all the way to the left or right While pushing the key into the main switch turn it from OFF to LOCK and remove it To release the lock turn the key to OFF while push ing 1 Push 2 Turn AWARNIN...

Page 24: ...icator flashes when the turn switch is moved to the left or right Neutral indicator light NEUTRAL This indicator comes on when the transmission is in neutral EAU01153 Oil level indicator light OIL This indicator comes on when the oil level is low This light circuit can be checked by the procedure on page 3 4 ECOOOOOO CAUTION Do not run the motorcycle until you know it has sufficient engine oil NOT...

Page 25: ...t OIL 5 Right turn indicator lights TURN 6 Fuel indicator light FUEL EAU01155 Fuel indicator light FUEL When the fuel level drops below approximately 3 0 L 0 7 Imp gal 0 8 US gal this light will come on When this light comes on move the fuel switch to RES Then fill the tank at the first opportunity This light circuit can be checked by the procedure on page 3 5 3 3 ...

Page 26: ...smission in neutral or apply the clutch lever then push the start switch I Oil level indicator light comes on Engine oil level and electrical circuit are OK Go ahead with riding Oil level indicator light does not come on 1 Oil level indicator light comes on Check engine oil level Oil level is OK Z Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect electrical circuit Oil level is low Supply engine oil 3 4 ...

Page 27: ... the transmission in neutral or apply the clutch lever then push the start switch i Fuei indicator light comes on Fuel level and electrical circuit are OK Go ahead with riding Fuel indicator light does not come on I Fuel indicator light comes on Check the fuei level Fuel level is OK 1 Fuel level is low Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect electrical circuit Supply fuel 3 5 ...

Page 28: ... knob Use the trip odometer to estimate how far you can ride on a tank of fuel This information will enable you to plan fuel stops in the future GrxlOOOr niin q jM FUEL T J r y V rr iii r i M 1 Tachometer 2 Red zone EAU00101 Tachometer This model is equipped with an electric tachometer so the rider can monitor the engine speed and keep it within the ideal power range EC000003 Do not operate in the...

Page 29: ...proximately 1 seconds The self canceling mecha nism only operates when the motor cycle is moving Therefore the signal will not self cancel while you are stopped at an intersection The signal may also be canceled manually by pushing the switch in after it has re turned to the center position EAU00130 Horn switch HORN Press the switch to sound the horn 4 Engine stop switch ENGINE STOP 5 Hazard switc...

Page 30: ...starter motor cranks the engine when pushing the start switch EC000005 CAUTIQNt See starting instructions prior to starting the engine Fuel reserve switch FUEL This switch should usually be kept on while riding If the fuel indicator light comes on while riding move the switch to RES and refuel at the first opportu nity Then move the switch to ON NOTE When the switch is turned to reserve RES about ...

Page 31: ...led rapidly and released slowly for smooth clutch oper ation Refer to the engine starting pro cedures for a description of the ignition circuit cut off system 1 Shift pedal EAU00157 Shift pedal This motorcycle is equipped with a con stant mesh 5 speed transmission The shift pedal is located on the left side of the engine and is used in com bination with the clutch when shifting 1 Front brake lever...

Page 32: ...ey and turn it 1 4 turn clock wise The lock will be released and the cap can be opened NOTE This tank cap cannot be closed unless the key is in the lock The key cannot be removed if the cap is not locked properly WARNING Be sure the cap is property installed and locked in place before riding the motorcycle TO CLOSE Push the tank cap into position with the key inserted To remove the key turn it cou...

Page 33: ... Total 1 6 8 L 3 7 Imp gal 4 4 US gal Reserve 3 0 L 0 7 Imp gal D 8 US gal Your Yamaha engine has been de signed to use regular unleaded gaso line with a pump octane number R M 2 of 86 or higher or research octane number of 91 or higher If knocking or pinging occurs use a dif ferent brand of gasoline or premium unleaded fuel Unleaded fuel will give you longer spark plug life and reduced maintenanc...

Page 34: ...to the seat holder then tighten the bolts NOTE Make sure that the seat is securely fit ted 1 Open EAU00260 Helmet holder To open the helmet holder insert the key in the lock and turn it as shown To lock the helmet holder replace the holder in its original position AWARNING Never ride with a helmet in the hel met holder The helmet may hit ob jects causing loss of control and possibly an accident 3 ...

Page 35: ...eload and in di rection to decrease spring pre load Make sure to align the adjuster s bottom edge with the appropriate setting on the shock absorber 1 Spring preload adjuster 2 Setting mark Minimum 1 soft Standard 1 Maximum 5 hard 1 Damping force adjuster 2 Position indicator 2 Adjust damping force as follows Turn the adjuster in direction to increase damping force and in di rection to decrease da...

Page 36: ...ft side of the frame Refer to page 5 1 for an explanation of this sys tem AWARNING This motorcycle must not be operat ed with the sidestand in the down position If the stand is not properly retracted it could contact the ground and distract the operator re suiting in a possible loss of control Yamaha has designed into this mo torcycle a lockout system to assist the operator in fulfilling the respo...

Page 37: ...iow AWARNING Be sure to use the centerstand during this inspection If improper operation is noted consult a Yamaha dealer ENGINE WILL START CLUTCH SWITCH IS OK SIDESTAND IS DOWN ENGINE WILL STALL SIDESTAND SWITCH IS OK TURN MAIN SWITCH TO ON AND ENGINE STOP SWITCH TO RUN TRANSMISSION IS IN GEAR AND SIDESTAND IS UP PULL IN CLUTCH LEVER AND PUSH START SWITCH 3 15 ...

Page 38: ... I l I l l f SS tr r m Pre operation check list 4 1 ...

Page 39: ...el and brake fluid leakage Fill with DOT 4 or DOT 3 brake fluid if necessary 3 9 3 10 6 19 6 22 Rear brake Check operation and free play Adjust if necessary 2 Clutch Check operation condition and free play Adjust if necessary 3 9 6 18 3 Engine oil Check oil level Fill with oil if necessary 6 8 6 10 4 Final gear oil Check vehicle for leakage 6 11 6 12 5 Throttle grip housing Check for smooth operat...

Page 40: ... assures is more than worth the time involved AWARNING 1 The engine exhaust pipe s and muffler s will be very hot after the engine has been run Be careful not to touch them or to allow any clothing item to contact them during inspection or repair 2 If any item in the PRE OPERATION CHECK is not working property have it inspected and repaired before op erating the motorcycle 4 2 ...

Page 41: ...IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS Starting and warming up a cold engine 5 1 Starting a warm engine 5 4 Shifting 5 5 To start out and accelerate 5 5 To decelerate 5 6 Recommended shift point 5 6 Engine break in 5 6 Parking 5 7 ...

Page 42: ...can result in a serious accident when you try to turn a corner CAUTION 1 Be careful where you store per sonal items on the motorcycle Avoid blocking the air cleaner intake or performance will suf fer 2 Be careful not to put anything near the battery and its termi nals Electrical failure and acid corrosion may result Starting and warming up a cold engine NOTE This motorcycle is equipped with an ig ...

Page 43: ...ISSION IS IN NEUTRAL AND SIDESTAND IS DOWN iF TRANSMISSION IS IN GEAR AND SIDESTAND IS UP 1 f V PUSH THE START SWITCH ENGINE WILL START PULL IN THE CLUTCH LEVER AND PUSH START THE SWITCH ENGINE WILL START 1 RETRACT THE SIDESTAND AND PUT TRANSMISSION IN GEAR 1 V MOTORCYCLE CAN BE RIDDEN MOTORCYCLE CAN BE RIDDEN 5 2 ...

Page 44: ...ould be as short as possible to preserve the bat tery Do not crank the engine more than 10 seconds on any one attempt CA T1 N The oil level indicator light and fuel indicator light should come on when the start switch is pushed and should go off when the start switch is released If the oil level indicator light flickers or remains on immedi ately stop the engine and check the engine oil level and ...

Page 45: ...arm ambient temperatures above 10 C 50T require about 7 sec onds of starter use Cold ambient temperatures below 10 C 50 F require about 35 seconds with the starter turned on then about 2 5 minutes with the starter in the halfway position For maximum engine life always warm up the engine before start ing off Never accelerate hard with a cold engine Starting a warm engine The starter choke is not re...

Page 46: ...the transmission 2 Always use the clutch when changing gears The engine transmission and driveline are not designed to withstand the shock of forced shifting and can be damaged by shifting without using the clutch EAU01205 To start out and accelerate 1 Pull the clutch lever to disengage the clutch 2 Shift into first gear The neutral in dicator light should go out 3 Open the throttle gradually and ...

Page 47: ...t point shift point km h mi h km h mi h 1st 2nd 20 12 5 25 15 5 2nd 3rd 30 19 25 15 5 3rd 4th 40 25 25 15 5 4th 5th 50 31 25 15 5 Engine break in There is never a more important period in the life of your motorcycle than the period between zero and 1 000 km 600 mi For this reason we ask that you carefully read the following materi al Because the engine is brand new you must not put an excessive lo...

Page 48: ... opera tion Avoid cruising speeds in ex cess of 6 000 r min EC000056 After 1 000 km 600 mi of operation be sure to replace the engine oil oil filter and final gear oil 4 1 000 km 600 mi and beyond Full throttle can be used EC0C cmmm Never let engine speeds en ter the red zone If any engine trouble should occur during the break in pe riod consult a Yamaha deal er immediately Parking When parking th...

Page 49: ...ent 6 1 Checking the front brake pads and rear 6 1 brake shoes 6 21 Inspecting the brake fluid level 6 21 6 3 Brake fluid replacement 6 22 6 4 Cable inspection and lubrication 6 23 6 7 Throttle cable and grip lubrication 6 23 6 8 Brake and shift pedal lubrication 6 23 6 8 Brake and clutch lever lubrication 6 24 6 11 Center and sidestand lubrication 6 24 6 12 Rear suspension lubrication 6 24 6 14 F...

Page 50: ...O ENJOY LONG PLEASURABLE SERVICE ESPE CIALLY IMPORTANT ARE THE MAINTENANCE SERVICES RELAT ED TO EMISSIONS CONTROL THESE CONTROLS NOT ONLY FUNCTION TO ENSURE CLEANER AIR BUT ARE ALSO VITAL TO PROP ER ENGINE OPERATION AND MAXI MUM PERFORMANCE IN THE FOLLOWING TABLES OF PERIODIC MAINTENANCE THE SERVICES RE LATED TO EMISSIONS CONTROL ARE GROUPED SEPARATELY THESE SERVICES REQUIRE SPE CIALIZED DATA KNOW...

Page 51: ...ed during a service operation take your motorcycle to a Yamaha dealer for sen ice 44 WARNING Modifications to this motorcycle not approved by Yamaha may cause loss of performance excessive emissions and render it unsafe for use Consult a Yamaha dealer be fore attempting any changes 6 2 ...

Page 52: ... km 7 600 mi or 12 months V Replace V Replace V 3 Crankcase ventilation system Check ventilation hose for cracks or damage Replace if necessary V V V V V 4 Fuel line Check fuel hose and vacuum pipe for cracks or damage Replace if necessary V V V V V 5 Exhaust system Check for leakage Retighten if necessary Replace gasket s if necessary V V V V V 6 Carburetor synchronization Adjust synchronization ...

Page 53: ...itter Clean with compressed air Replace if necessary V V V V V 4 Brake system Adjust free play Replace pads if necessary Front Replace shoes if necessary Rear V V V v yl 5 Clutch Adjust free play t V V V V V 6 Final gear oil Check oil level and leakage Replace every 24 000 km 15 000mi or 24 months SAE 80 API GL 4 hypoid gear oil Replace Check V 7 Control and meter cable Apply chain lube thoroughly...

Page 54: ...30 motor oil V V V v V 11 Center Side stand pivots Check operation and lubricate Apply chain lube lightly Yamaha chain and cable lube or SAE 10W30 motor oil V V V V V 12 Front fork Check operation and leakage V V V V V 13 Steering bearings Check bearing assembly for looseness Moderately repack every 24 000 km 15 000 mi or 24 months Lithium soap base grease V V V Repack V 14 Wheel bearings Check be...

Page 55: ...77 The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas Brake fluid replacement 1 When disassembling the master cylinder or caliper cylinder always replace the brake fluid Check the brake fluid level regularly and fill as required 2 Replace the oil seals on the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper cylinder every two years 3 Replace the brake hoses ...

Page 56: ...he spark plugs because heat and deposits will cause any spark plug to slowly break down and erode If electrode ero sion becomes excessive or if carbon and other deposits are excessive you should replace the spark plug with the specified plug Specified spark plug BPR7ES NGK or W22EPR U DENSO Before installing any spark plug mea sure the electrode gap with a wire thickness gauge Adjust the gap to sp...

Page 57: ...Maximum level mark 3 Minimum level mark EAU00505 Engine oil 1 Oil level inspection a Place the motorcycle on the cen terstand Warm up the engine for several minutes NOTE Be sure the motorcycle is positioned straight up when checking the oil level A slight tilt toward the side can result in false readings b With the engine stopped check the oil level through the level win dow located at the lower p...

Page 58: ...rain the oil v Jy Z vT m f2 So _ g ivg 1 Oil filter cover 2 Bolt x 3 d Remove the oil filter cover bolts and oil filter e Reinstall the drain plug and tighten it to the specified torque Tightening torque Drain plug 43 Nm 4 3 rrvkg 31 fUb 1 O ring x 3 f Install the new oil filter O rings and the filter cover Tighten the oil filter cover bolts to the specified torque Tightening torque Oil filter cov...

Page 59: ...tes White warming up check for oil leakage If oil leakage is found stop the engine immedi ately and check for the cause i After the engine is started the oil level indicator light should go off if oil is filled to specified level CAUTIQNl Do not put in any chemical addi tives Engine oil also lubricates the clutch and additives could cause clutch slippage Be sure no foreign material en ters the cra...

Page 60: ...lace it on the center stand The engine should be cool at ambient temperature Remove the oil filler bolt and check the oil level The oil level should be at the brim of the filler hole Add the recommended oil if necessary 1 Final gear oil drain plug 2 Oil replacement a Place an oil pan under the final gear case b Remove the oil filler bolt and the drain plug to drain the oil c Reinstall and tighten ...

Page 61: ...s rated GL 5 or GL 6 may also be used e Reinstall and tighten the filler bolt to the specified torque Tightening torque Oil filler bolt 23 Nm 2 3 nrvkg 17ft lb f After replacing the final gear oil be sure to check for oil leakage 1 Air filter case assembly 2 Air filter case cover EAU01404 Air filter The air filter should be cleaned at the specified intervals It should be cleaned more frequently if...

Page 62: ...wn If the air fil ter is damaged replace it Reassemble by reversing the re moval procedure 1 Hose 2 Hole NOTE Be sure to connect the hose from the carburetor to the lower hole in the air fil ter case CAUTION Make sure the air filter is prop erly seated in the air filter case The engine should never be run without the air filter installed Excessive piston and or cylin der wear may result 6 13 ...

Page 63: ...play EAU00635 Throttle cable free play inspection There should be a free play of 3 5 mm 0 1 2 0 2 in at the throttle grip If the free play is incorrect ask a Yamaha dealer to make this adjust ment Valve clearance adjustment The correct valve clearance changes with use resulting in improper fuel air supply or engine noise To prevent this the valve clearance must be adjusted regularly This adjustmen...

Page 64: ...kg 198 lb load Maximum load 200 kPa 2 00kgf cm2 29 psi 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm2 36 psi Load is the total weight of cargo rider passenger and accessories AWARNING Proper loading of your motorcycle is important for several characteris tics of your motorcycle such as handling braking performance and safety Do not carry loosely packed items that can shift Securely pack your heaviest items close to the cen...

Page 65: ...maha dealer immediately and have the tire replaced Manufacturer Size Type Bridgestone 100 90 19 57H G535 Dunlop 100 90 19 57H F17 REAR Manufacturer Size Type Bridgestone 140 90 15M C70H G536 Dunlop 1 40 90 1 5M C70H K425 Minimum tire tread depth front and rear 1 0 mm 0 04 in AWARNING It is dangerous to ride with a worn out tire When a tire tread begins to show lines have a Yamaha dealer replace th...

Page 66: ...ristics After repairing or replacing a tire tighten the valve stem locknut to the specified torque Tightening torque Valve stem locknut Lower 1 5Nm 0 15m kg 1 08fMb Upper 0 5 Nm 0 05 m kg 0 36 ft lb Accessories or replacement parts AWARNING This motorcycle is not designed to pull a trailer or to be attached to a sidecar The accessories or replace ment parts you choose for your mo torcycle should h...

Page 67: ...er free play should be ad justed to 8 12 mm 0 31 0 47 in If the free play is incorrect adjust as fol lows 1 Loosen the locknut 2 Turn the adjusting bolt at the clutch lever in direction to in crease free play or in direction to decrease free play 3 Tighten the locknut NOTE If proper adjustment cannot be ob tained or the clutch does not work cor rectly ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect the internal cl...

Page 68: ... or spongy feeling in the brake lever can indicate the presence of air in the brake sys tem This air must be removed by bleeding the brake system before the motorcycle is operat ed Air in the system will cause greatly diminished braking ca pability and can result in loss of control and an accident Have a Yamaha dealer inspect and bleed the system if necessary 1 Adjusting bolt 2 Locknut 3 Footrest ...

Page 69: ...justing nut on the brake rod in direction to in crease free piay or in direction to decrease free piay After adjusting the pedal height ad just brake pedal free play 1 Brake light switch 2 Adjusting nut EAU00713 Brake light switch adjustment The rear brake light switch is activated by the brake pedal and is properiy ad justed when the brake light comes on just before braking takes effect To ad jus...

Page 70: ... Apply the brake and inspect the wear indicator if the indicator reaches the wear limit line ask a Yamaha dealer to replace the shoes 1 Minimum level mark EAU00732 inspecting the brake fluid level Insufficient brake fluid may let air enter the brake system possibly causing the brakes to become ineffective Before riding check that the brake fluid is above the minimum level and fill when necessary O...

Page 71: ...does not en ter the master cylinder when refill ing Water will significantly lower the boiling point of the fluid and may result in vapor lock 5 Brake fluid may deteriorate paint ed surfaces or plastic parts Al ways clean up spilled fluid immediately 6 Have a Yamaha dealer check the cause if the brake fluid level goes down Brake fluid replacement The brake fluid should be replaced only by trained ...

Page 72: ...ha Chain and Cable Lube orSAE 10W30 motor oil Throttle cable and grip lubrication The throttle twist grip assembly should be greased at the time that the cable is lubricated since the grip must be re moved to get at the end of the throttle cable After removing the screws hold the end of the cable up in the air and put in several drops of lubricant With the throttle grip disassembled coat the metal...

Page 73: ...nd lubrication Lubricate the pivoting and mating joints Check to see that the center and sidestand move up and down smooth ly Rear suspension lubrication Lubricate the pivoting parts Recommended lubricant Lithium soap base grease Recommended lubricant Yamaha Chain and Cable Lube orSAE 10W30 motor oil AWARNING If the center and or sidestand does not move smoothly consult a Yamaha dealer 6 24 ...

Page 74: ... check if the fork rebounds smoothly EC000098 If any damage or unsmooth move ment is found with the front fork consult a Yamaha dealer Steering inspection Periodically inspect the condition of the steering Worn out or loose steering bearings may be dangerous Place a stand under the engine to raise the front wheel off the ground Hold the lower end of the front forks and try to move them forward and...

Page 75: ...level is low If the motor cycle is equipped with optional electri cal accessories the battery tends to discharge more quickly so be sure to recharge it periodically EC000099 When inspecting the battery be sure the breather hose is routed cor rectly If the breather hose is posi tioned in such a way as to cause battery electrolyte or gas to exit onto the frame structural and cos metic damage to the ...

Page 76: ... A poorly maintained battery will cor rode and discharge quickly The bat tery fluid should be checked at least once a month The level should be be tween the minimum level and maxi mum level marks Use only distilled water if refilling is necessary EC000100 Normal tap water contains minerals which are harmful to a battery therefore refill only with distilled water Battery storage 1 When the motorcyc...

Page 77: ...ocated under the indicator lights panel Remove the screws and then lift upward to remove the panel 1 Signaling system fuse 2 Ignition fuse 3 Taillight fuse 4 Headlight fuse 5 Spare fuse x 2 If any fuse is blown turn off the main switch and the switch of the circuit in question Install a new fuse of specified amperage Turn on the switches and see if the electrical device operates If the fuse immedi...

Page 78: ...ire Specified fuses Main fuse 30 A Headlight fuse 15A Taillight fuse 10A Signaling system fuse 15A Ignition fuse 10A 1 Screw x 2 EAU00833 Headlight bulb replacement This motorcycle is equipped with a quartz bulb headlight If the headlight bulb burns out replace the bulb as follows 1 Remove the headlight unit screws 1 Connector 2 Bulb cover Remove the connector the head light unit and then the bulb...

Page 79: ... touch a bulb until it cools down 4 Put a new bulb into position and secure it in place with the bulb holder Avoid touching the glass part of a bulb Keep it free from oil other wise the transparency of the glass life of the bulb and luminous flux will be adversely affected If oil gets on a bulb thoroughly clean it with a cloth moistened with alcohol or lac quer thinner 5 Install the bulb cover con...

Page 80: ...ha dealer service the wheel Securely support the motor cycle so there is no danger of it falling over 1 Place the motorcycle on the cen terstand 2 Remove the speedometer cable from the front wheel side 1 Front fork brace 3 Remove the front fork brace to gether with the fender 1 Pinch bolt 4 Loosen the pinch bolt 6 31 ...

Page 81: ...e wheel axle Make sure the motorcycle is properly supported NOTE Do not depress the brake lever when the disc and caliper are separated 6 Lower the wheel until the discs come off the calipers Turn the cal ipers outward so they do not ob struct the wheel then remove the wheel 6 32 ...

Page 82: ...mes to check for proper fork operation 5 Install the front fork brace and fender 6 Install the speedometer cable 7 Tighten the wheel axle and then the pinch bolt and front fork brace bolts to the specified torque Tightening torque Wheel axle 110Nm 11 m kg 80fUb Pinch bolt 20 Nm 2 0 m kg 14ft Ib Front fork brace bolt 9 Nm 0 9 m kg 6 5 fMb 1 Adjusting nut 2 Brake rod 3 Brake torque rod nut brake ped...

Page 83: ... bolt from the brake shoe plate Remove the brake adjusting nut and brake rod from the brake cam lever Remove the axle nut cotter pin and the axle nut 1 Pinch bolt 5 Loosen the wheel axle pinch bolt and pull out the wheel axle 6 Move the wheel to the right to sep arate it from the final gear case and remove the rear wheel 6 34 ...

Page 84: ...otter pin 9 Adjust the rear brake pedai free play See page 6 19 EW000103 AWARNING Troubleshooting Although Yamaha motorcycles receive a rigid inspection before shipment from the factory trouble may occur during operation Any problem in the fuel compression or ignition systems can cause poor starting and loss of power The trouble shooting chart describes a quick easy procedure for making checks If ...

Page 85: ...e the electric starter No compression Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect 3 Ignition Wet Wipe clean with dry cioth and correct spark gap or replace spark plugs Open throttle half way and start the engine Remove spark plugs and check electrode u Dry Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect Engine doesn t start go to battery check i 4 Battery Engine turns over quickly Battery good Use the electric starter Engine t...

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Page 87: ...CLEANING AND STORAGE Cleaning 7 1 Storage 7 2 ...

Page 88: ...c bag and strong rubber band may be used b Make sure the spark plugs and all filler caps are properly installed 2 If the engine case is excessively greasy apply degreaser with a paint brush Do not apply degreas er to wheel axles 3 Rinse the dirt and degreaser off with a garden hose Use only enough pressure to do the job CABTIQN Excessive hose pressure may cause water seepage and deterioration of w...

Page 89: ...ugs pour about one tablespoon of engine oil in each spark plug hole and rein stall the spark plugs Turn the en gine over several times ground spark plug leads to coat the cylin der walls with oil 44 WARNING When using the starter motor to crank the engine remove the spark plug wires and ground them to pre vent sparking 3 Lubricate all control cables 4 Block up the frame to raise both wheels off th...

Page 90: ... M S5S555 Specifications 8 1 ...

Page 91: ... 95 x 75 mm 3 74 x 2 95 in 8 3 1 Electric starter Wet sump Engine oit Type Recommended engine oil classification CAUTION 0 10 30 50 70 90 110o 130 F I I I I I I I I YAMALUBE4 10W30 orSAE 10W30 YAMALUBE 4 20W40 or SAE 20W40 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 50 C API Service SE SF SG type or higher Be sure to use motor oils that do not contain anti friction modifiers Passenger car motor oils often labeled Energy ...

Page 92: ... Fuel reserve amount 3 L 0 7 Imp gal 0 8 US gal Trail 129 mm 5 08 in Carburetor Tire Type x quantity BST40x2 Type Tubeless Manufacturer MIKUNI Size Spark plug Front 100 90 19 57H Type Manufacturer BPR7ES NGKor W22EPR U DENSO Rear Manufacturer model 1 40 90 1 5M C70H Gap 0 7 0 8 mm 0 028 0 031 in Front Bridgestone G535 Clutch type Wet multiple disc Dunlop F17 Transmission Rear Bridgestone G536 Prim...

Page 93: ...sorbers Front Rear Wheel travel Swingarm Coil spring oi damper Coil spring oil damper Type Front Rear Cast Cast Front Rear Electrical system 150 mm 5 9 in 97 mm 3 8 in Size Front Rear 19xMT2 15 15M CxMT3 00 Ignition system Charging system Type T C I digital A C magneto Brakes Front Rear Type Operation Fluid Dual disc brake Right hand operation DOT 4 or DOT 3 Standard output Battery Type Voltage ca...

Page 94: ...I 27W 8Wx2 Rear flasher light 12 V 27Wx2 Meter light 12 V 3Wx4 Neutral indicator light 12 V 3Wx1 High beam indicator light 12 V 3Wx1 Oil level indicator light 12 V 3Wx1 Turn indicator light 12V 3Wx2 Fuel indicator light 12 V 3Wx1 Fuses Main fuse 30 A Headlight fuse 15A Taillight fuse 10A Signaling system fuse 15A Ignition fuse 10A 8 4 ...

Page 95: ...record 9 1 Key identification number 9 1 Vehicle identification number 9 1 Model label 9 2 Reporting safety defects 9 3 Motorcycle noise regulation 9 4 Maintenance record 9 5 Street end enduro motorcycle limited warranty 9 7 Yamaha extended service 9 9 BMMfli ...

Page 96: ...ORMATION 1 Key identification number EAU01042 Key identification number The key identification number is stamped on the key Record this num ber in the space provided and use it for reference when obtaining a new key 1 Vehicle identification number EAU01043 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the steering head pipe Record this number in the space pro vide...

Page 97: ...del label The model label is affixed to the frame under the seat See page 3 12 for seat removal procedures Record the infor mation on this label in the space pro vided This information will be needed to order spare parts from your Yamaha dealer 9 2 ...

Page 98: ...may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in 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 CORP U S A To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 01 23 in Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Departmen...

Page 99: ...to any new ve hicle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use or 2 the use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person AMONG THOSE ACTS PRESUMED TO CONSTITUTE TAMPERING ARE THE ACTS LISTED BELOW These acts include tampering with the following systems i e modificatio...

Page 100: ... The chart below is printed only as a reminder to you that the maintenance work is required It is not acceptable proof of maintenance work MAINTENANCE INTERVAL DATE OF SERVICE MILEAGE SERVICING DEALER NAME AND ADDRESS REMARKS 1 000 km 600mi or 1 mo 7 000km 4 400mi or 7 mos 13 000 km 8 200mi or 13 mos 19 000km 12 000mi or 19 mos 25 000km 1 5 800 mi or 25 mos 31 000km 19 600mi or 31 mos 37 000km 23 ...

Page 101: ...FORMATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL DATE OF SERVICE MILEAGE SERVICING DEALER NAME AND ADDRESS REMARKS 43 000km 27 200mi or 43 mos 49 000 km 31 000mi or 49 mos 55 000km 34 800mi or 55 mos 61 000km 38 600mi or 61 mos 9 6 ...

Page 102: ...ve that the machine be inspected and registered for 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 EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A also warrants to the ultimate purc...

Page 103: ...your satis faction at the time of sale and upon your request at any later date 3 Each Yamaha Motorcycle dealer is held responsible for his setup service and warranty repair work Q Is the warranty transferable to second owners A Yes The remainder of the existing warranty can be transferred upon request The unit hasto be inspected and re registered by an authorized Yamaha Motorcycle dealer for the p...

Page 104: ...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 I 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 towin...

Page 105: ...ha Limited Warranty expires You can also save money Y E S costs less within the first 90 days after you buy your Yamaha See your dealer today 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 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE 9 1...

Page 106: ... Fuel indicator circuit check 3 5 Fuel indicator light 3 3 Fuel reserve switch 3 8 Fuel tank cap 3 10 Fuse replacement 6 28 Gasoline and exhaust gas 1 5 Genera maintenance and lubrication chart 6 4 Loading and accessories Location of the important labels H Helmet holder 3 12 High beam indicator light 3 2 Horn switch 3 7 I Identification numbers record 9 1 Indicator lights 3 2 Fuel indicator light ...

Page 107: ...Shifting 5 5 Sidestand 3 14 lliliiP Sidestand clutch switch operation j w check 3 1 5 III Wheel bearings 6 26 Spark plug inspection 6 7 Specifications 8 1 0ft Speedometer 3 6 Vamaha extended service 9 9 Start switch 3 8 f Starter choke 3 8 0 Starting a warm engine 5 4 Starting and warming up a cold f engine 5 1 4 Steering inspection 6 25 w Storage 7 2 Street and enduro motorcycle limited warranty ...

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