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OWNER’S MANUAL

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Summary of Contents for XV17AMV(C) Road Star

Page 1: ...5VN 28199 12 XV17AV C XV17AWV C XV17AMV C XV17ATV C XV17ATMV C OWNER S MANUAL LIT 11626 19 45 ...

Page 2: ...EAU10041 U5VN12E0 book Page 1 Wednesday June 15 2005 1 26 PM ...

Page 3: ...cycle 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 the emissions standards for clean air applicable at the date of manufacture Yamaha has met these standards without reducing the performance or economy of operation of the motorcycle To maintain these high st...

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 OPERATE THIS MOTOR CYCLE UNTIL YOU HAVE ATTAINED ADEQUATE KNOWLEDGE OF ITS CONTROLS AND OPERATING FEATURES The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED Failure to follow WA...

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 are subject to change without notice U5VN12E0 book Page 2 Wednesday June 15 2005 1 26 PM ...

Page 6: ...y Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A 1st edition May 2005 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 19 45 AFFIX DEALER LABEL HERE U5VN12E0 book Page 3 Wednesday June 15 2005 1 26 PM ...

Page 7: ...gine break in 5 4 Parking 5 5 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6 1 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 6 1 Owner s tool kit 6 1 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system 6 3 General maintenance and lubrication chart 6 4 Removing and installing the panel 6 8 Checking the spark plugs 6 8 Canister for California only 6 10 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge 6 10 Transfer case oil 6 13 Cleaning...

Page 8: ...Tail brake light 6 37 Replacing a turn signal light bulb 6 38 Replacing a license plate light bulb 6 38 Supporting the motorcycle 6 39 Troubleshooting 6 39 Troubleshooting chart 6 40 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7 1 Care 7 1 Storage 7 4 SPECIFICATIONS 8 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 1 Identification numbers 9 1 Reporting safety defects 9 3 Motorcycle noise regulation 9 4 Maintenance record 9 5 YAMAHA MO...

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 brightly colored jacket Use extra caution when ap proaching and passing through intersections since intersec tions are the most likely places for motorcycle accidents to oc cur Ride where other motorist...

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 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 Never touch the engin...

Page 11: ...s well as those provided under Load ing when mounting accessories Never install accessories or carry cargo that would impair the perfor mance of your motorcycle Care fully inspect the accessory before using it to make sure that it does not in any way reduce ground clearance or cornering clearance limit suspension travel steering travel or control operation or ob scure lights or reflectors Accessor...

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 motorcycle in a place where pe destrians or children are not like ly to touch these hot areas Do not park the motorcycle on a slope or soft ground otherwise it may fall over Do not park the motorcycle near a...

Page 13: ...SAFETY INFORMATION 1 5 1 EAU10381 Location of important labels Please read the following important labels carefully before operating this vehicle U5VN12E0 book Page 5 Wednesday June 15 2005 1 26 PM ...

Page 14: ...SAFETY INFORMATION 1 6 1 2 3 XV17ATV XV17ATMV 1 5 6 4 7 XV17ATV XV17ATMV California only California only U5VN12E0 book Page 6 Wednesday June 15 2005 1 26 PM ...

Page 15: ... XV17AWV C XV17AMV C 1 Shift pedal page 3 6 2 Starter choke knob page 3 10 3 Fuel cock page 3 9 4 Engine oil filler cap page 6 10 5 Battery page 6 33 6 Owner s tool kit page 6 1 7 Fuse page 6 35 U5VN12E0 book Page 1 Wednesday June 15 2005 1 26 PM ...

Page 16: ...7ATMV C 1 Shift pedal page 3 6 2 Starter choke knob page 3 10 3 Fuel cock page 3 9 4 Engine oil filler cap page 6 10 5 Battery page 6 33 6 Owner s tool kit page 6 1 7 Fuse page 6 35 U5VN12E0 book Page 2 Wednesday June 15 2005 1 26 PM ...

Page 17: ...C 1 Passenger footrest 2 Fuel tank page 3 7 3 Fuel tank cap page 3 7 4 Brake pedal page 3 7 5 Rider footrest 6 Air filter element page 6 15 7 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting nut page 3 14 8 Muffler U5VN12E0 book Page 3 Wednesday June 15 2005 1 26 PM ...

Page 18: ...e 3 7 2 Fuel tank cap page 3 7 3 Windshield page 3 12 3 5 4 Brake pedal page 3 7 5 Rider footrest 6 Air filter element page 6 15 7 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting nut page 3 14 8 Muffler U5VN12E0 book Page 4 Wednesday June 15 2005 1 26 PM ...

Page 19: ... XV17AMV C 1 Clutch lever page 3 6 2 Left handlebar switches page 3 5 3 Speedometer unit page 3 3 4 Main switch steering lock page 3 1 5 Right handlebar switches page 3 5 6 Throttle grip page 6 17 7 Brake lever page 3 6 U5VN12E0 book Page 5 Wednesday June 15 2005 1 26 PM ...

Page 20: ...ever page 3 6 2 Left handlebar switches page 3 5 3 Speedometer unit page 3 3 4 Main switch steering lock page 3 1 5 Right handlebar switches page 3 5 6 Throttle grip page 6 17 7 Brake lever page 3 6 U5VN12E0 book Page 6 Wednesday June 15 2005 1 26 PM ...

Page 21: ...d EAU10680 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 then turn it to LOCK while still pushing it 3 Remove the key To unlock the steering Push the key in and then turn it to OFF while still pushing it WARNING EWA10060 Never turn the key to OFF ...

Page 22: ...nosis device for the fuel level de tection circuit If the fuel level detection circuit is defective the following cycle will be repeated until the malfunction is corrected The fuel level warning light will flash eight times and then go off for 3 0 seconds If this occurs have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle EAU11500 Engine trouble warning light This warning light comes on or flashes when an elect...

Page 23: ... be used to estimate the distance that can be traveled with a full tank of fuel This information will enable you to plan future fuel stops NOTE This model is not equipped with a ta chometer however it has a built in en gine speed limiter which prevents the engine speed from exceeding approxi mately 4800 r min EAU12090 Self diagnosis device This model is equipped with a self diag nosis device for v...

Page 24: ...ows the time regard less of the main switch position To set the clock 1 Turn the key to ON 2 Press both the set button right and the mode button left simulta neously until the hours and min utes flash 3 Push the left button and only the hour display will flash 4 Push the right button to change the hours 5 Push the left button and only the minute display will flash 6 Push the right button to change...

Page 25: ...hing the switch in after it has returned to the cen ter position NOTE 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 before starting the engine Set this switch to to stop the engine...

Page 26: ... igni tion circuit cut off system See page 3 17 EAU12880 Shift pedal The shift pedal is located on the left side of the engine and is used in com bination with the clutch lever when shifting the gears of the 5 speed con stant mesh transmission equipped on 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 ...

Page 27: ...e fuel tank cap 1 Insert the fuel tank cap into the tank opening with the key inserted in the lock and with the mark facing forward 2 Turn the key counterclockwise to the original position remove it and then 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 EWA1...

Page 28: ...ngine has been de signed to use regular unleaded gaso line with a pump octane number R M 2 of 86 or higher or a research octane number of 91 or higher If knocking or pinging occurs use a gasoline of a different brand or premi um unleaded fuel Use of unleaded fuel will extend spark plug life and reduce maintenance costs Gasohol There are two types of gasohol gaso hol containing ethanol and that con...

Page 29: ...e engine is not running ON With the lever in this position fuel flows to the carburetor Normal riding is done with the lever in this position RES This indicates reserve If you run out of fuel while riding move the lever to this position Fill the tank at the first oppor tunity Be sure to set the lever back to ON after refueling 1 Pointed end positioned over OFF 1 Pointed end positioned over ON 1 Po...

Page 30: ...the right side of the steering head pipe for lock ing the steering with a padlock To do so turn the handlebar until the holes in the two brackets are aligned and then lock the steering with a suitable pad lock EAU14152 Rider seat To remove the rider seat 1 Turn the key to OFF and then turn it to OPEN NOTE Do not push inward when turning the key 2 Pull the rider seat off To install the rider seat 1...

Page 31: ...r 1 Remove the rider seat See page 3 10 2 Attach the helmet to the helmet holder and then securely install the seat WARNING EWA10160 Never ride with a helmet attached to the helmet holder since the helmet may hit objects causing loss of con trol and possibly an accident To release the helmet from the hel met holder Remove the rider seat remove the hel met from the helmet holder and then install th...

Page 32: ...hten them to the specified torque 4 Loosen the screws holding the windshield cover located above the headlight position the cover close to the headlight without touching it and then tighten the screws WARNING EWA10920 After adjusting the windshield Securely tighten the windshield bolts Turn the handlebar to the left and right to make sure that the handlebar is not obstructed and that the windshiel...

Page 33: ...peed To open a saddlebag Unbuckle the belts and fold up the flap To close a saddlebag Fold the flap down and buckle both belts securely NOTE For saddlebag cleaning and care see page 7 1 EAU35890 Sidecases XV17ATMV C WARNING EWA12520 Improper loading or overloading can cause loss of control and possibly an accident or personal injury See pages 1 5 and 6 17 for important loading and tire pressure in...

Page 34: ...e key from the lock before closing the lid EAU14811 Adjusting the shock absorber assembly This shock absorber assembly is equipped with a spring preload adjust ing nut CAUTION ECA10100 Never attempt to turn an adjusting mechanism beyond the maximum or minimum settings Adjust the spring preload as follows 1 Loosen the locknut 2 To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension turn t...

Page 35: ...he following information before handling the shock absorber The manufacturer cannot be held re sponsible for property damage or personal injury that may result from improper handling Do not tamper with or attempt to open the gas cylinder Do not subject the shock ab sorber to an open flame or other high heat sources otherwise it may explode due to excessive gas pressure Do not deform or damage the ...

Page 36: ...ition 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 the operator in fulfilling the respon sibility...

Page 37: ...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 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 WARNING EWA10250 If a malfunction is noted have a...

Page 38: ...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 reliable if performed with a warmed up engine The neutral switch may be defective The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The sidestand switch may be defective The motorcycle sh...

Page 39: ...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 used Such an inspection can be accomplished in a very short time and the added safety it assures is more than worth the time involved WARNING EWA11150 If any item in the Pre operation check list is not w...

Page 40: ...er 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 6 24 6 25 6 26 Rear brake Check operation If soft or spongy have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system Check brake pads for wear Replace if necessary Check fluid level in reservoir If necessary a...

Page 41: ...t operation is smooth Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary 6 29 Brake and clutch levers Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary 6 30 Sidestand Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pivot if necessary 6 31 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened Tighten if necessary Instruments lights signals and switch...

Page 42: ...lever pulled and the sid estand up WARNING EWA10290 Before starting the engine check the function of the igni tion circuit cut off system ac cording to the procedure described on page 3 17 Never ride with the sidestand down 1 Turn the fuel cock lever to ON 2 Turn the key to ON and make sure that the engine stop switch is set to 3 Shift the transmission into the neu tral position NOTE When the tran...

Page 43: ...rter choke turned off To avoid the possi bility of excessive exhaust emissions never leave the starter choke on long er than necessary The time necessary for starter choke use depends upon the ambient temperature Tempera tures above 10 C 50 F require about 7 seconds of starter choke use and temperatures below 10 C 50 F re quire about 35 seconds with the starter choke turned on then about 2 5 min u...

Page 44: ...U16680 To start out and accelerate 1 Pull the clutch lever to disengage the clutch 2 Shift the transmission into first gear The neutral indicator light should go out 3 Open the throttle gradually and at the same time release the clutch lever slowly 4 At the recommended shift points shown in the following table close the throttle and at the same time quickly pull the clutch lever in 5 Shift the tra...

Page 45: ...es During this period prolonged full throt tle operation or any condition that might result in engine overheating must be avoided EAU17071 0 1000 km 0 600 mi Avoid prolonged operation above 1 3 throttle 1000 1600 km 600 1000 mi Avoid prolonged operation above 1 2 throttle CAUTION ECA10891 After 1000 km 600 mi of operation the engine oil and transfer case oil must be changed and the oil filter cart...

Page 46: ...itch and then turn the fuel cock lever to OFF WARNING EWA10310 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 Do not park on a slope or on soft ground otherwise the vehicle may overturn U5VN12E0 book Page 5 Wednesday June 15 2005 1 26 PM ...

Page 47: ...TED 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 SERVICES RELATED TO EMISSIONS CONTROL ARE GROUPED SEPARATELY THESE SERVICES REQUIRE SPECIALIZED DATA KNOWLEDGE AND EQUIP MENT YAMAHA DEALERS ARE TRAINED AND EQUIPPED TO PER FORM THESE PARTICULAR SER ...

Page 48: ...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 U5VN12E0 book Page 2 Wednesday June 15 2005 1 26 PM ...

Page 49: ...s or damage Replace if necessary 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 when engine is cold Adjust if necessary Every 16000 mi 25000 km 5 Crankcase breather system Check breather hose for cracks or damage Replace if necessary 6 Idle speed Check an...

Page 50: ...ust or replace cable 3 Front brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replace brake pads if necessary 4 Rear brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replace brake pads if necessary 5 Brake hoses Check for cracks or damage Replace Every 4 years 6 Wheels For cast wheel models Check runout and for damage Replace if necessary 7 Wheels For spoke wheel model Check runout s...

Page 51: ...ers Check all chassis fitting and fas teners Correct if necessary 14 Brake and clutch le ver pivot shafts Apply lithium soap based grease all purpose grease lightly 15 Brake and shift ped al pivot shafts Apply lithium soap based grease all purpose grease lightly 16 Sidestand pivot Check operation Apply lithium soap based grease all purpose grease lightly 17 Sidestand switch Check operation and rep...

Page 52: ...month and thereafter every 16000 mi 25000 km or 24 months Change Change 24 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 25 Control cables Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or engine oil SAE 10W 30 thoroughly 26 Throttle grip hous ing and cable Check operation and free play Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMET...

Page 53: ...nders 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 Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged 27 Lights signals and switches Check operation Adjust headlight beam No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOM...

Page 54: ... then install the bolt EAU19543 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 remo...

Page 55: ...g 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 NOTE If a torque wrench is not available when installing a spark plug...

Page 56: ...d hold it in an upright posi tion NOTE Make sure that the vehicle is positioned straight up when checking the oil level A slight tilt to the side can result in a false reading 2 Remove the rider seat See page 3 10 3 Start the engine warm it up until the engine oil has reached a nor mal temperature of 60 C 140 F let it continue to idle for ten sec onds and then turn the engine off NOTE To achieve t...

Page 57: ... tightened otherwise oil may seep out when the engine is run ning To change the engine oil with or without oil filter cartridge replace ment 1 Remove the rider seat See page 3 10 2 Start the engine warm it up for several minutes and then turn it off 3 Place an oil pan under the oil tank to collect the used oil 4 Remove the engine oil filler cap and drain bolt to drain the oil from the oil tank 5 P...

Page 58: ...e with an oil filter wrench and then tighten it to the specified torque with a torque wrench 10 Install the engine oil drain bolts and then tighten them to the spec ified torque 11 Pour only 2 5 L 2 6 US qt 2 2 Imp qt of the specified amount of recommended engine oil through the filler hole insert the dipstick and then tighten the oil filler cap 1 Oil filter cartridge 1 O ring 1 Oil filter cartrid...

Page 59: ... off and then check the oil level and correct it if necessary 17 Install the rider seat EAU20042 Transfer case oil The transfer case must be checked for oil leakage before each ride If any leakage is found have a Yamaha deal er check and repair the vehicle In addi tion the transfer case oil level should be checked and the oil must be changed at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance a...

Page 60: ...oil filler cap add the specified amount of the recom mended transfer case oil and then install and tighten the oil filler cap CAUTION ECA10870 Make sure that no foreign material enters the transfer case 5 Start the engine and let it idle for several minutes while checking the transfer case for oil leakage If oil is leaking immediately turn the en gine off and check for the cause 1 Transfer case oi...

Page 61: ...w and then slightly pull the air filter case out 3 Remove the air filter case cover by removing the screws 4 Disconnect the hoses shown 5 Remove the air filter element by removing the screws and then dis connect the hose shown 6 Lightly tap the air filter element to remove most of the dust and dirt and then blow the remaining dirt out with compressed air as shown If the air filter element is damag...

Page 62: ...0 Push the air filter case onto the air filter case joint and then tighten the clamp screw 11 Install the air filter case bolts EAU21251 Carburetor The carburetor is an important part of the engine and its emission control sys tem which requires very sophisticated adjustment Therefore carburetor ad justments should be left to Yamaha dealer who has the necessary profes sional knowledge and experien...

Page 63: ...the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU32520 Tires For spoke wheel model To maximize the performance durabil ity and safe operation of your motor cycle note the following points regarding the specified tires Tire air pressure The tire air pressure should be checked and if necessary adjusted before each ride WARNING EWA10500 The tire air pressure must be checked and adjusted on cold tire...

Page 64: ...agments in it or if the sidewall is cracked con tact a Yamaha dealer immediately and have the tire replaced WARNING EWA10560 It is dangerous to ride with a worn out tire When a tire tread begins to show crosswise lines have a Yamaha dealer replace the tire immediately The replacement of all wheel and brake related parts includ ing the tires should be left to a Yamaha dealer who has the necessary p...

Page 65: ...re Always check and adjust the tire pres sure before operating the motorcycle WARNING EWA11010 Tire inflation pressure should be checked and adjusted when the tem perature of the tire equals the ambi ent air temperature Tire inflation pressure must be adjusted accord ing to total weight of cargo rider passenger and accessories wind shield saddlebags etc if approved for this model Front tire Size 1...

Page 66: ...s 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 measured on cold tires 0 90 kg 0 198 lb Front 250 kPa 36 psi 2 50 kgf cm Rear 250 kPa 36 psi 2 50 kgf cm XV17AMV 90 194 kg 198 428 lb...

Page 67: ...iately The replacement of all wheel and brake related parts includ ing the tires should be left to a Yamaha dealer who has the necessary professional knowl edge and experience Front tire Size 130 90 16M C 67H Manufacturer model XV17AMV BRIDGE STONE G703N XV17AMVC BRIDGE STONE G703N XV17ATMV BRIDGESTONE G703 XV17ATMVC BRIDGE STONE G703 XV17ATV BRIDGESTONE G703 XV17ATVC BRIDGESTONE G703 XV17AWV BRID...

Page 68: ...maha dealer re place the wheel Do not attempt even the smallest repair to the wheel A deformed or cracked wheel must be replaced The wheel should be balanced whenever either the tire or wheel has been changed or replaced An unbalanced wheel can result in poor performance adverse han dling characteristics and a short ened tire life Ride at moderate speeds after changing a tire since the tire sur fa...

Page 69: ...ay turn the adjusting bolt in di rection a To decrease the clutch lever free play turn the adjusting bolt in direction b NOTE If the specified clutch lever free play could be obtained as described above tighten the locknut and skip the rest of the procedure otherwise proceed as follows 3 Fully turn the adjusting bolt at the clutch lever in direction a to loos en the clutch cable 4 Loosen the lockn...

Page 70: ...r free play turn the adjusting screw in di rection a To decrease the brake lever free play turn the adjusting screw in direction b 3 Tighten the locknut WARNING EWA10630 After adjusting the brake lever free play check the free play and make sure that the brake is working properly A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever can indicate the presence of air in the hydraulic system If there is air in...

Page 71: ...Each front brake pad is provided with wear indicators which allows you to check the brake pad wear without hav ing to disassemble the brake To check the brake pad wear check the position of the wear indicators while applying the brake If a brake pad has worn to the point that a wear indicator almost touches the brake disc have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set EAU22470 Rear brake pad...

Page 72: ...e recommended quality brake fluid otherwise the rubber seals may deteriorate causing leakage and poor braking perfor mance Refill with the same type of brake fluid Mixing fluids may result in a harmful chemical reaction and lead to poor braking performance Be careful that water does not en ter the brake fluid reservoir when refilling Water will significantly lower the boiling point of the fluid an...

Page 73: ...tenance and lubri cation chart EAU23062 To check the drive belt slack 1 Place the vehicle on the sidestand 2 Note the current position of the drive belt using the marks near the drive belt check hole NOTE The marks near the drive belt check hole are 5 mm 0 2 in apart 3 Note the position of the drive belt with a force of 45 N 4 5 kgf 10 lbf applied to the belt with a belt ten sion gauge as shown NO...

Page 74: ...ction b and then push the rear wheel forward NOTE Turn each adjusting bolt the same amount for proper wheel alignment 4 Tighten the locknuts CAUTION ECA10880 Improper drive belt slack will over load the engine Keep the drive belt slack within the specified range 5 Tighten the axle nut and the brake caliper bracket bolt to the specified torques 1 Axle nut 1 Brake caliper bracket bolt 1 Drive belt s...

Page 75: ...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 be checked before each ride In addi tion the cable should be lubricated at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart EAU23131 Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals The opera...

Page 76: ...ever The operation of the brake and clutch levers should be checked before each ride and the lever pivots should be lu bricated if necessary Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease all pur pose grease Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease all pur pose grease U5VN12E0 book Page 30 Wednesday June 15 2005 1 26 PM ...

Page 77: ... it EAUM1650 Lubricating the swingarm pivots The swingarm pivots must be lubricat ed at the intervals specified in the peri odic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU23250 Lubricating the rear suspension The pivoting points of the rear suspen sion must be lubricated at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease all pur ...

Page 78: ...o check if the front fork compresses and rebounds smoothly CAUTION ECA10590 If any damage is found or the front fork does not operate smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or re pair it EAU23280 Checking the steering Worn or loose steering bearings may cause danger Therefore the operation of the steering must be checked as fol lows at the intervals specified in the pe riodic maintenance and lubricat...

Page 79: ...t turn smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check the wheel bearings EAU23370 Battery This model is equipped with a sealed type MF battery which does not re quire any maintenance There is no need to check the electrolyte or to add distilled water CAUTION ECA10620 Never attempt to remove the battery cell seals as this would permanent ly damage the battery 1 Battery 2 Negative battery terminal 3 Positive b...

Page 80: ...on as possible if it seems to have discharged Keep in mind that the battery tends to discharge more quickly if the vehicle is equipped with optional electrical accessories To store the battery 1 If the vehicle will not be used for more than one month remove the battery fully charge it and then place it in a cool dry place 2 If the battery will be stored for more than two months check it at least o...

Page 81: ...fuse 3 Headlight fuse 4 Carburetor heater fuse 5 Backup fuse for odometer and clock 6 Spare fuse 1 Main fuse 2 Spare main fuse Specified fuses Main fuse 30 0 A Signaling system fuse 10 0 A Ignition fuse 15 0 A Headlight fuse XV17AMV 20 0 A XV17AMVC 20 0 A XV17ATMV 20 0 A XV17ATMVC 20 0 A XV17ATV 20 0 A XV17ATVC 20 0 A XV17AV 15 0 A XV17AVC 15 0 A XV17AWV 15 0 A XV17AWVC 15 0 A Carburetor heater fu...

Page 82: ...ately blows again have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical system EAU23792 Replacing the headlight bulb This model is equipped with a quartz bulb headlight If the headlight bulb burns out replace it as follows 1 Remove the headlight unit by re moving the screws 2 Disconnect the headlight coupler and then remove the bulb cover 3 Unhook the headlight bulb holder and then remove the defective bulb 1...

Page 83: ... 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 5 Install the headlight bulb cover and then connect the coupler 6 Install the headlight unit by install ing the screws 7 Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary EAU24180 Tail brake light T...

Page 84: ...n the screws oth erwise the lens may break EAU31961 Replacing a license plate light bulb 1 Remove the license plate light unit by removing the bolts 2 Remove the license plate light socket together with the bulb by turning it counterclockwise and then pulling it out 3 Remove the defective bulb by pull ing it out 4 Insert a new bulb into the socket 5 Install the socket together with the bulb by pus...

Page 85: ...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 EAU25850 Troubleshooting Although Yamaha motorcycles receive a thorough inspection before shipment from the factory trouble may occur dur ing operation Any problem in the fuel compression or ignition systems for example...

Page 86: ...ition 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 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 qu...

Page 87: ...not leave the cleaner on the af fected area any longer than in structed Also thoroughly rinse the area off with water immedi ately dry it and then apply a cor rosion protection spray Improper cleaning can damage windshields cowlings panels and other plastic parts Use only a soft clean cloth or sponge with mild detergent and water to clean plastic Do not use any harsh chemical products on plastic p...

Page 88: ...g acid cleaner gasoline brake fluid or any other solvent Clean the windshield with a cloth or sponge dampened with a neutral detergent and after cleaning thoroughly wash it off with water For additional cleaning use Yamaha Wind shield Cleaner or other quality cleaner Some cleaning compounds for plastics may leave scratches on surfaces of the windshield Before using them make a test by polishing an...

Page 89: ... Clean the saddlebag on each side us ing a high quality saddle soap Rub the surface of the soap using a damp cloth or sponge to produce a lather and then apply it to the surface of the saddle bags Allow the lather to dry and then polish the saddlebags with a soft cloth If the saddlebags have been exposed to severe weather conditions and have become faded or been scuffed use a fine boot creme to re...

Page 90: ...caps and spark plugs b Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into each spark plug bore c Install the spark plug caps onto the spark plugs and then place the spark plugs on the cylinder head so that the electrodes are grounded This will limit spark ing during the next step d Turn the engine over several times with the starter This will coat the cylinder walls with oil e Remove the spark plug caps from t...

Page 91: ...CYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7 5 7 C 90 F For more information on storing the battery see page 6 33 NOTE Make any necessary repairs before storing the motorcycle U5VN12E0 book Page 5 Wednesday June 15 2005 1 26 PM ...

Page 92: ... 0 mm 3 82 4 45 in Compression ratio 8 36 1 Starting system Electric starter Lubrication system Dry sump Engine oil Type YAMALUBE 4 20W40 or SAE20W40 Recommended engine oil grade API service SE SF SG type or higher Engine oil quantity Without oil filter cartridge replacement 3 70 L 3 91 US qt 3 26 Imp qt With oil filter cartridge replacement 4 10 L 4 33 US qt 3 61 Imp qt Transfer gear oil Type SAE...

Page 93: ...XV17AMV Tubeless XV17AMVC Tubeless XV17ATMV Tubeless XV17ATMVC Tubeless XV17ATV Tubeless XV17ATVC Tubeless XV17AV With tube XV17AVC With tube XV17AWV Tubeless XV17AWVC Tubeless Size 150 80B16M C 71H Manufacturer model XV17AMV BRIDGESTONE G702N XV17AMVC BRIDGESTONE G702N XV17ATMV BRIDGESTONE G702 XV17ATMVC BRIDGESTONE G702 XV17ATV BRIDGESTONE G702 XV17ATVC BRIDGESTONE G702 XV17AV BRIDGESTONE G702E ...

Page 94: ...7AWV Cast wheel XV17AWVC Cast wheel Rim size 16M C x MT3 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 140 0 mm 5 51 in Rear suspension Type Swingarm link suspension...

Page 95: ...0 A XV17ATMVC 20 0 A XV17ATV 20 0 A XV17ATVC 20 0 A XV17AV 15 0 A XV17AVC 15 0 A XV17AWV 15 0 A XV17AWVC 15 0 A Signaling system fuse 10 0 A Ignition fuse 15 0 A Carburetor heater fuse 10 0 A Backup fuse XV17AMV 10 0 A XV17AMVC 10 0 A XV17ATMV 10 0 A XV17ATMVC 10 0 A XV17ATV 10 0 A XV17ATVC 10 0 A XV17AV 5 0 A XV17AVC 5 0 A XV17AWV 5 0 A XV17AWVC 5 0 A U5VN12E0 book Page 4 Wednesday June 15 2005 1...

Page 96: ...tification 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 NOTE The vehicle identification number is used to identify your motorcycle and m...

Page 97: ...l is affixed to the frame under the rider seat See page 3 10 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 U5VN12E0 book Page 2 Wednesday June 15 2005 1 26 PM ...

Page 98: ...tigation 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 either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Tran...

Page 99: ...cle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use or 2 the use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed 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 Ex...

Page 100: ...der that maintenance work is required It is not acceptable proof of maintenance work Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month 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 or...

Page 101: ...RMATION 9 6 9 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 U5VN12E0 book Page 6 Wednesday June 15 2005 1 26 PM ...

Page 102: ...CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 7 9 EAU26661 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A STREET AND ENDURO MOTORCYCLE LIMITED WARRANTY U5VN12E0 book Page 7 Wednesday June 15 2005 1 26 PM ...

Page 103: ...CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 8 9 U5VN12E0 book Page 8 Wednesday June 15 2005 1 26 PM ...

Page 104: ... 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 p...

Page 105: ...ed protection even after your Yamaha Limited Warranty expires A special note If visiting your dealer isn t convenient contact Yamaha with your Primary ID number your frame number We ll be happy to 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 U5VN12E0 book Page 10 Wednesday June 15 2005 1 26 PM ...

Page 106: ...ator and warning lights 3 2 K Key identification number 9 1 L Labels location of 1 5 License plate light bulb replacing 6 38 M Main switch steering lock 3 1 Maintenance and lubrication periodic 6 4 Maintenance emission control system 6 3 Maintenance periodic 6 1 Maintenance record 9 5 Model label 9 2 N Neutral indicator light 3 2 Noise regulation 9 4 P Panel removing and installing 6 8 Parking 5 5...

Page 107: ...oting chart 6 40 Turn signal indicator light 3 2 Turn signal light bulb replacing 6 38 Turn signal switch 3 5 V Valve clearance 6 17 Vehicle identification number 9 1 W Warranty extended 9 9 Warranty limited 9 7 Wheel bearings checking 6 33 Wheels 6 22 Windshield XV17ATV C XV17ATMV C 3 12 U5VN12E0 book Page 2 Wednesday June 15 2005 1 26 PM ...

Page 108: ...PRINTED IN JAPAN 2005 06 1 3 2 CR E PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD ...

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