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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

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NOTICE

ECA10701

Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause unre-
pairable damage to the catalytic
converter.

EAU13780

Locking the steering with a 
padlock 

In addition to the main switch/steering
lock, there are brackets on 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”.

TIP

Do not push inward when turning the
key.

2. Pull the rider seat off.

To install the rider seat

1. Insert the projection on the rear of

the rider seat into the seat holder
as shown, and then push the front
of the seat down to lock it in place.

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Summary of Contents for XV17AWZ

Page 1: ...DIC183 1BH 28199 10 XV17AWZ C XV17ASZ C XV17ATZ C XV17ATSZ C OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle LIT 11626 23 32...

Page 2: ...EAU10042 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold U1BH10E0 book Page 1 Tuesday December 8 2009 4 47 PM...

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

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

Page 5: ...09 by Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A 1st edition December 2009 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A is expressly proh...

Page 6: ...s tool kit 7 2 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system 7 3 General maintenance and lubrication chart 7 5 Removing and installing panels 7 9 Checking the spark plugs 7 10 Canister fo...

Page 7: ...otorcycle 7 38 Troubleshooting 7 38 Troubleshooting chart 7 40 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 8 1 Matte color caution 8 1 Care 8 1 Storage 8 4 SPECIFICATIONS 9 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 10 1 Identification...

Page 8: ...They contain important information for safe and proper operation of your vehicle Never remove any labels from your vehicle If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off a replacement label is ava...

Page 9: ...LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS 1 2 1 2C5 F815K 00 NOTICE 4 1 6 7 XV17ATZ C XV17ATSZ C 2 California only 3 California only 5 XV17ATZ C XV17ATSZ C U1BH10E0 book Page 2 Tuesday December 8 2009 4 47 PM...

Page 10: ...senger The failure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles in traf fic is the predominating cause of automobile motorcycle accidents Many accidents have been caused by an automobile driver wh...

Page 11: ...contribute to an impairment of vision that could delay seeing a hazard The use of a jacket heavy boots trousers gloves etc is effective in preventing or reducing abrasions or lacerations Never wear lo...

Page 12: ...lose to the center of the vehicle as possible and make sure to distrib ute the weight as evenly as possi ble on both sides of the motorcycle to minimize imbalance or instabili ty Shifting weights can...

Page 13: ...clearance limit suspension travel steering travel or control operation or ob scure lights or reflectors Accessories fitted to the handle bar or the front fork area can create instability due to impro...

Page 14: ...220 Left view XV17AWZ C XV17ASZ C 1 2 3 4 5 1 Engine oil filler cap page 7 12 2 Battery page 7 32 3 Owner s tool kit page 7 2 4 Fuse box page 7 34 5 Shift pedal page 4 8 U1BH10E0 book Page 1 Tuesday D...

Page 15: ...2 3 XV17ATZ C XV17ATSZ C 1 2 3 4 5 1 Engine oil filler cap page 7 12 2 Battery page 7 32 3 Owner s tool kit page 7 2 4 Fuse box page 7 34 5 Shift pedal page 4 8 U1BH10E0 book Page 2 Tuesday December 8...

Page 16: ...tank page 4 9 3 Fuel tank cap page 4 9 4 Brake pedal page 4 9 5 Rear brake light switch page 7 25 6 Engine oil filter cartridge page 7 12 7 Air filter element page 7 16 8 Transfer case oil level chec...

Page 17: ...l tank cap page 4 9 4 Windshield page 4 14 5 Brake pedal page 4 9 6 Rear brake light switch page 7 25 7 Engine oil filter cartridge page 7 12 8 Air filter element page 7 16 9 Transfer case oil level c...

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

Page 19: ...lever page 4 8 2 Left handlebar switches page 4 6 3 Multi function meter unit page 4 3 4 Main switch steering lock page 4 1 5 Right handlebar switches page 4 6 6 Throttle grip page 7 18 7 Brake lever...

Page 20: ...gine is started and stays on until the key is turned to OFF even if the engine stalls EAU10661 OFF All electrical systems are off The key can be removed WARNING EWA10061 Never turn the key to OFF or L...

Page 21: ...refuel as soon as possible The electrical circuit of the warning light can be checked by turning the key to ON The warning light should come on for a few seconds and then go off If the warning light d...

Page 22: ...heck the electrical circuit EAU45683 Multi function meter unit WARNING EWA12422 Be sure to stop the vehicle before making any setting changes to the multi function meter unit Changing settings while r...

Page 23: ...sweep once across the fuel level range and then return to the current amount in order to test the electrical circuit Odometer tripmeters and fuel re serve tripmeter Push the side of the SELECT switch...

Page 24: ...d to ON To set the clock 1 Turn the key to ON 2 Push the side of the SE LECT switch and RESET switch together for at least two seconds 3 When the hour digits start flashing push the or side of the SEL...

Page 25: ...the key to OFF 2 Push and hold the side of the SELECT switch 3 Turn the key to ON and then re lease the SELECT switch after five seconds or more 4 Push the or side of the SELECT switch to select the d...

Page 26: ...tch to before starting the engine Set this switch to to stop the engine in case of an emergen cy such as when the vehicle overturns or when the throttle cable is stuck EAU12711 Start switch Push this...

Page 27: ...circuit cut off system See page 4 19 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 s...

Page 28: ...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 th...

Page 29: ...e to securely close the fuel tank cap WARNING EWA15151 Gasoline is poisonous and can cause injury or death Handle gaso line with care Never siphon gaso line by mouth If you should swallow some gasolin...

Page 30: ...el tank breather over flow hose for cracks or damage and replace it if damaged Make sure that the end of the fuel tank breather overflow hose is not blocked and clean it if necessary EAU13445 Catalyti...

Page 31: ...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 T...

Page 32: ...Remove the rider seat See page 4 12 2 Hook the helmet onto the helmet holder and then securely install the seat WARNING Never ride with a helmet attached to the helmet holder since the helmet may hit...

Page 33: ...Install the bolts and tighten 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 an...

Page 34: ...y on each side of the motorcycle Do not exceed the load limit of 5 kg 11 lb for each saddlebag Do not exceed the maximum load of 177 kg 390 lb for the ve hicle Do not exceed 120 km h 80 mi h when ridi...

Page 35: ...g with luggage in the sidecases otherwise han dling could be affected Improp er loading poor tire or overall motorcycle conditions poor road surfaces or adverse weath er conditions may make it nec ess...

Page 36: ...ad setting is deter mined by measuring distance A shown in the illustration The short er distance A is the lower the spring preload the longer distance A is the higher the spring preload Use the speci...

Page 37: ...the frame Raise the sidestand or lower it with your foot while holding the vehicle upright TIP The built in sidestand switch is part of the ignition circuit cut off system which cuts the ignition in...

Page 38: ...ssion is in gear and the side stand is up but the clutch lever is not pulled It prevents starting when the trans mission is in gear and the clutch le ver is pulled but the sidestand is still down It c...

Page 39: ...ove the sidestand up 11 Keep the clutch lever pulled 12 Push the start switch Does the engine start The system is OK The motorcycle can be ridden The neutral switch may not be working correctly The mo...

Page 40: ...e fuse may blow or the battery may discharge WARNING EWA12531 To prevent electrical shock or short circuiting make sure that the cap is installed when the auxiliary DC con nector is not being used A 1...

Page 41: ...he following points ITEM CHECKS PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage Check the fuel tank breather overflow hose for obstructions cracks or damage and...

Page 42: ...p housing 7 18 7 28 Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 7 28 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if n...

Page 43: ...ON CHECKS 5 3 5 Sidestand switch Check operation of ignition circuit cut off system If system is not working correctly have Yamaha dealer check vehicle 4 18 ITEM CHECKS PAGE U1BH10E0 book Page 3 Tuesd...

Page 44: ...ops automatically if left idling for 20 minutes In this case the multi function meter unit indi cates error code 70 but this is not a malfunction Push the start switch to clear the error code and to r...

Page 45: ...n TIP To shift the transmission into the neu tral position press the shift pedal down repeatedly until it reaches the end of its travel and then slightly raise it NOTICE ECA10260 Even with the transmi...

Page 46: ...AU16720 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 important period in the l...

Page 47: ...vehicle EAU17213 Parking When parking stop the engine and then remove the key from the main switch WARNING EWA10311 Since the engine and exhaust system can become very hot park in a place where pedes...

Page 48: ...ning engine has moving parts that can catch on body parts or clothing and electrical parts that can cause shocks or fires Running the engine while ser vicing can lead to eye injury burns fire or carbo...

Page 49: ...owner s tool kit are intended to assist you in the performance of preventive maintenance and minor repairs How ever additional tools such as a torque wrench may be necessary to perform certain mainte...

Page 50: ...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 1 Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage Replace if necessary 2 Spa...

Page 51: ...on sys tem Check the air cut off valve reed valve and hose for damage Replace any damaged parts No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month 4000 mi 7000 km or 6 months 8000 mi...

Page 52: ...e 3 Front brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Adjust brake lever free play and replace brake pads if necessary 4 Rear brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replac...

Page 53: ...Repack 13 Chassis fasteners Check all chassis fitting and fas teners Correct if necessary 14 Brake lever pivot shaft Apply silicone grease lightly 15 Brake pedal pivot shaft Apply lithium soap based...

Page 54: ...Change warm engine before draining 24 Engine oil filter car tridge Replace 25 Transfer case oil Check for leakage Change at initial 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month and thereafter every 16000 mi 25000 km or...

Page 55: ...and calipers and change the brake fluid Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged 28 Throttle grip hous ing and cable Check operation and free play Adjust the throttle cable f...

Page 56: ...remove the panel Remove the bolt and then pull the pan el off as shown To install the panel Place the panel in the original position and then install the bolt EAU45670 Panel B To remove the panel 1 R...

Page 57: ...he spark plug cap 2 Remove the spark plug as shown with the spark plug wrench includ ed in the owner s tool kit To check the spark plugs 1 Check that the porcelain insulator around the center electrod...

Page 58: ...available when installing a spark plug a good estimate of the correct torque is 1 4 1 2 turn past finger tight However the spark plug should be tightened to the speci fied torque as soon as possible 3...

Page 59: ...ing light will come on but this is not a malfunction Simply turn the main switch to OFF and then back to ON to restart the engine and reset the engine trouble warn ing light 4 Wait a few minutes until...

Page 60: ...and its gasket to drain the oil from the oil tank 5 Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil 6 Remove the engine oil drain bolt and its gasket to drain the oil from the crankcase TIP...

Page 61: ...dually fill the oil tank with the remaining oil quantity while regularly checking the oil lev el on the dipstick TIP Be sure to wipe off spilled oil on any parts after the engine and exhaust sys tem h...

Page 62: ...and the oil must be changed at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart To check the transfer case oil level 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an...

Page 63: ...le checking the transfer case for oil leakage If oil is leaking immediately turn the en gine off and check for the cause EAU45701 Cleaning the air filter element The air filter element should be clean...

Page 64: ...blow the remaining dirt out with compressed air as shown If the air filter element is damaged replace it 7 Install the air filter element by in serting it into the air filter case then installing the...

Page 65: ...edge of the throttle grip Periodi cally check the throttle cable free play and if necessary have a Yamaha deal er adjust it EAU21401 Valve clearance The valve clearance changes with use resulting in...

Page 66: ...proved for this model WARNING EWA10511 Never overload your vehicle Opera tion of an overloaded vehicle could cause an accident Tire inspection Always check the tires before operating the motorcycle If...

Page 67: ...st ed below have been approved for this model by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd EAU21423 Tires For cast wheel models To ensure maximum performance long service and safe operation note the following Tire air pres...

Page 68: ...Co Ltd Tire air pressure measured on cold tires 0 90 kg 0 198 lb Front 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi Rear 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi XV17ASZ 90 191 kg 198 421 lb XV17ASZC 90 191 kg 198 421 lb XV17ATSZ 90...

Page 69: ...s regarding the specified wheels The wheel rims should be checked for cracks bends or warpage and the spokes for looseness or dam age before each ride If any dam age is found have a Yamaha dealer repl...

Page 70: ...eel 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...

Page 71: ...e clutch cable 8 Tighten the locknut at the clutch le ver and then slide the rubber cov er to its original position EAU22093 Adjusting the brake lever free play The brake lever free play should mea su...

Page 72: ...he front brake light switch should be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer Turn the rear brake light switch adjust ing nut while holding the rear brake light switch in place To make the brake light come on ear...

Page 73: ...caus ing it to become ineffective Before riding check that the brake fluid is above the minimum level mark and replenish if necessary A low brake fluid level may indicate worn brake pads and or brake...

Page 74: ...in the TIP after the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart In addition have the oil seals of the master cylinders and calipers as well as the brake hoses re placed at the intervals listed below...

Page 75: ...and cable ends should be lubricat ed if necessary If a cable is damaged or does not move smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or replace it WARNING Damage to the outer housing of cables may result in i...

Page 76: ...re each ride and the pedal pivots should be lu bricated if necessary EAU23142 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers Brake lever Clutch lever The operation of the brake and clutch levers...

Page 77: ...or repair it Otherwise the sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator re sulting in a possible loss of control EAUM1651 Lubricating the swingarm piv ots The swingarm pivots must be l...

Page 78: ...dition Check the inner tubes for scratches damage and excessive oil leakage To check the operation 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion WARNING To avoid injury s...

Page 79: ...g EAU23291 Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must be checked at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica tion chart If there is play in the wheel hub...

Page 80: ...charge a VRLA Valve Regulated Lead Acid battery a special con stant voltage battery charger is re quired Using a conventional battery charger will damage the battery If you do not have access to a con...

Page 81: ...Turn the key to OFF and turn off the electrical circuit in question 2 Remove the blown fuse and then install a new fuse of the specified amperage WARNING Do not use a fuse of a higher amperage rating...

Page 82: ...sity of the bulb and the bulb life will be adversely affected Thor oughly clean off any dirt and fin gerprints on the headlight bulb using a cloth moistened with al cohol or thinner Headlight lens Do...

Page 83: ...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 EAU24181 Tail brake light This model is equipped...

Page 84: ...otherwise the lens may break ECA10681 EAU31963 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 t...

Page 85: ...k either under each side of the frame in front of the rear wheel or under each side of the swingarm EAU25851 Troubleshooting Although Yamaha motorcycles receive a thorough inspection before shipment f...

Page 86: ...ODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 7 39 7 heaters or furnaces Gasoline or gasoline vapors can ignite or ex plode causing severe injury or property damage U1BH10E0 book Page 39 Tuesday December 8 2009 4 4...

Page 87: ...ehicle 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...

Page 88: ...er outlets with plas tic bags after the engine has cooled down 2 Make sure that all caps and covers as well as all electrical couplers and connectors including the spark plug caps are tightly in stall...

Page 89: ...nge and then rinse thoroughly with clean water Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush for hard to reach areas Stubborn dirt and insects will come off more easily if the area is covered with a wet cloth for a...

Page 90: ...ake linings with a regular brake disc cleaner or ac etone and wash the tires with warm water and a mild deter gent Before riding at higher speeds test the motorcycle s braking performance and cor neri...

Page 91: ...efore storing your motorcycle for sev eral months 1 Follow all the instructions in the Care section of this chapter 2 Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer if available to prevent the fuel tan...

Page 92: ...n one spot 6 Cover each muffler outlet with a plastic bag to prevent moisture from entering them 7 Remove the battery and fully charge it Store it in a cool dry place and charge it once a month Do not...

Page 93: ...ting system Electric starter Lubrication system Dry sump Engine oil Recommended brand YAMALUBE Type SAE 10W 30 10W 40 10W 50 15W 40 20W 40 or 20W 50 Recommended engine oil grade API service SG type or...

Page 94: ...BRIDGESTONE G703N XV17ASZC BRIDGESTONE G703N XV17ATSZ BRIDGESTONE G703N XV17ATSZC BRIDGESTONE G703N XV17ATZ BRIDGESTONE G703F XV17ATZC BRIDGESTONE G703F XV17AWZ BRIDGESTONE G703N XV17AWZC BRIDGESTONE...

Page 95: ...7ASZC Cast wheel XV17ATSZ Cast wheel XV17ATSZC Cast wheel XV17ATZ Spoke wheel XV17ATZC Spoke wheel XV17AWZ Cast wheel XV17AWZC Cast wheel Rim size 16M C x MT3 50 Front brake Type Dual disc brake Opera...

Page 96: ...D Fuel level warning light LED Engine trouble warning light LED Fuses Main fuse 50 0 A Headlight fuse 20 0 A Signaling system fuse 15 0 A Ignition fuse 20 0 A Fuel injection system fuse 15 0 A Auxilia...

Page 97: ...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 nu...

Page 98: ...8061 Vehicle Emission Control Informa tion label XV17AWZ C XV17ASZ C XV17ATZ C XV17ATSZ C The Vehicle Emission Control Informa tion label is affixed at the location in the illustration This label show...

Page 99: ...nd if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Yamah...

Page 100: ...le 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...

Page 101: ...der that maintenance work is required It is not acceptable proof of maintenance work Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month 40...

Page 102: ...ATION 10 6 10 36000 mi 55000 km or 54 months 40000 mi 61000 km or 60 months Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks U1BH10E0 book Page 6 Tuesday December...

Page 103: ...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 r...

Page 104: ...later date Each Yamaha motorcycle dealer is held responsible for his setup service and warranty repair work Is the warranty transferable to second owners Yes The remainder of the existing warranty can...

Page 105: ...repairs There s no deductible to pay and repairs aren t pro rated You don t have any out of pocket expenses for covered repairs In addition Travel and Recreation Interruption Protection TRIP is inclu...

Page 106: ...d 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...

Page 107: ...ghts 4 2 K Key identification number 10 1 L Labels location 1 1 License plate light bulb replacing 7 37 M Main switch steering lock 4 1 Maintenance and lubrication periodic 7 5 Maintenance emission co...

Page 108: ...signal switch 4 7 V Valve clearance 7 18 Vehicle Emission Control Information label 10 2 Vehicle identification number 10 1 W Warranty extended 10 9 Warranty limited 10 7 Wheel bearings checking 7 32...

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