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TABLE OF CONTENTS

LOCATION OF IMPORTANT
LABELS

............................................. 1-1

SAFETY INFORMATION

.................. 2-1

DESCRIPTION

.................................. 3-1

Left view ......................................... 3-1
Right view ....................................... 3-2
Controls and instruments ............... 3-3

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS

...................................... 4-1

Immobilizer system......................... 4-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 4-2
Indicator lights and warning

lights............................................ 4-4

Multi-function meter unit ................ 4-6
Handlebar switches........................ 4-9
Clutch lever .................................. 4-11
Shift pedal .................................... 4-11
Brake lever.................................... 4-12
Brake pedal .................................. 4-12
Fuel tank cap ................................ 4-12
Fuel............................................... 4-13
Fuel tank breather hose and

overflow hose............................ 4-14

Catalytic converter ....................... 4-15
Rider seat ..................................... 4-15
Helmet holder ............................... 4-16
Adjusting the shock absorber

assembly ................................... 4-17

Sidestand ...................................... 4-18
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 4-18

FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS

.............5-1

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS

................................ 6-1

Starting the engine.......................... 6-1
Shifting ............................................ 6-2
Tips for reducing fuel

consumption................................ 6-3

Engine break-in ...............................6-3
Parking ............................................ 6-4

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT

................................... 7-1

Owner’s tool kits ............................. 7-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the

emission control system..............7-3

General maintenance and

lubrication chart........................... 7-4

Removing and installing the

panel ............................................ 7-8

Checking the spark plugs ............... 7-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge.... 7-10
Coolant.......................................... 7-13
Replacing the air filter element ..... 7-14
Checking the throttle grip free

play ............................................ 7-15

Valve clearance .............................7-15

Tires .............................................. 7-15
Cast wheels .................................. 7-17
Adjusting the clutch lever free

play............................................ 7-17

Checking the brake lever free

play............................................ 7-18

Brake light switches ..................... 7-19
Checking the front and rear brake

pads .......................................... 7-19

Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-20
Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-21
Drive belt slack ............................. 7-22
Checking and lubricating the

cables........................................ 7-23

Checking and lubricating the

throttle grip and cable ............... 7-23

Checking and lubricating the

brake and shift pedals............... 7-23

Checking and lubricating the

brake and clutch levers ............. 7-24

Checking and lubricating the

sidestand................................... 7-25

Lubricating the rear suspension ... 7-25
Lubricating the swingarm

pivots......................................... 7-25

Checking the front fork ................. 7-26
Checking the steering................... 7-26
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 7-27
Battery .......................................... 7-27
Replacing the fuses ...................... 7-29
Replacing the headlight bulb........ 7-30

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Summary of Contents for XVS1300AF

Page 1: ...DIC183 XVS1300AF OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle 12C 28199 28 English E ...

Page 2: ...EAU46091 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold U12C28E0 book Page 1 Wednesday July 2 2014 3 29 PM ...

Page 3: ...ry In addition the many tips given in this manual will help keep your motorcycle in the best possible condition If you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides So remember to put safety first Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality Therefore while this manual contains the most cur re...

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

Page 5: ...MANUAL 2014 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition June 2014 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan U12C28E0 book Page 2 Wednesday July 2 2014 3 29 PM ...

Page 6: ...or the emission control system 7 3 General maintenance and lubrication chart 7 4 Removing and installing the panel 7 8 Checking the spark plugs 7 8 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge 7 10 Coolant 7 13 Replacing the air filter element 7 14 Checking the throttle grip free play 7 15 Valve clearance 7 15 Tires 7 15 Cast wheels 7 17 Adjusting the clutch lever free play 7 17 Checking the brake lever fr...

Page 7: ... light bulb 7 33 Supporting the motorcycle 7 34 Troubleshooting 7 35 Troubleshooting charts 7 36 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 8 1 Matte color caution 8 1 Care 8 1 Storage 8 3 SPECIFICATIONS 9 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 10 1 Identification numbers 10 1 Motorcycle noise regulation for Australia 10 2 INDEX 11 1 U12C28E0 book Page 2 Wednesday July 2 2014 3 29 PM ...

Page 8: ...hicle They contain important information for safe and proper operation of your vehicle Never remove any labels from your vehicle If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off a replacement label is available from your Yamaha dealer 1 3 2 4 U12C28E0 book Page 1 Wednesday July 2 2014 3 29 PM ...

Page 9: ...OISE TEST INFORMATION TESTED 88 dB A AT 2750 r min SILENCINGSYSTEM YAMAHA IDENTIFICATION 11C 12C 2118G 10 WARNING BEFORE YOU OPERATE THIS VEHICLE READ THE OWNER S MANUAL AND ALL LABELS ALWAYS WEAR AN APPROVED MOTORCYCLE HELMET eye protection and protective clothing 1TP 2118K A1 3 4 1 2 U12C28E0 book Page 2 Wednesday July 2 2014 3 29 PM ...

Page 10: ...ou Safe Riding Perform the pre operation checks each time you use the vehicle to make sure it is in safe operating condition Failure to inspect or maintain the vehi cle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage See page 5 1 for a list of pre operation checks This motorcycle is designed to carry the operator and a passen ger The failure of motorists to detect and recogni...

Page 11: ...o main tain control of the motorcycle The passenger should always hold onto the operator the seat strap or grab bar if equipped with both hands and keep both feet on the passenger footrests Never carry a passenger unless he or she can firmly place both feet on the passenger footrests Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs This motorcycle is designed for on road use only It is not...

Page 12: ...cycle is changed To avoid the possibility of an accident use extreme caution when adding cargo or accessories to your motorcycle Use extra care when riding a motorcycle that has added cargo or accessories Here along with the information about accessories below are some general guidelines to follow if loading cargo to your motorcycle The total weight of the operator pas senger accessories and cargo...

Page 13: ...change any of the vehicle s design or operation characteristics can put you and others at greater risk of serious injury or death You are responsible for injuries related to changes in the vehicle Keep the following guidelines in mind as well as those provided under Load ing when mounting accessories Never install accessories or carry cargo that would impair the per formance of your motorcycle Car...

Page 14: ...nstruc tions before transporting the motorcy cle in another vehicle Remove all loose items from the motorcycle Check that the fuel cock if equipped is in the OFF position and that there are no fuel leaks Point the front wheel straight ahead on the trailer or in the truck bed and choke it in a rail to pre vent movement Shift the transmission in gear for models with a manual transmis sion Secure the...

Page 15: ...injection system fuse page 7 29 5 Fuse box page 7 29 6 Main fuse page 7 29 7 Helmet holder page 4 16 8 License plate light page 7 33 9 Rear turn signal light page 7 32 10 Engine oil drain bolt page 7 10 11 Engine oil level check window page 7 10 12 Shift pedal page 4 11 13 Engine oil filler cap page 7 10 U12C28E0 book Page 1 Wednesday July 2 2014 3 29 PM ...

Page 16: ...Battery page 7 27 5 Air filter element page 7 14 6 Fuel tank cap page 4 12 7 Front brake fluid reservoir page 7 20 8 Brake pedal page 4 12 9 Rear brake light switch page 7 19 10 Engine oil filter cartridge page 7 10 11 Coolant reservoir page 7 13 12 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring page 4 17 U12C28E0 book Page 2 Wednesday July 2 2014 3 29 PM ...

Page 17: ... Clutch lever page 4 11 2 Left handlebar switches page 4 9 3 Multi function meter unit page 4 6 4 Main switch steering lock page 4 2 5 Right handlebar switches page 4 9 6 Throttle grip page 7 15 7 Brake lever page 4 12 U12C28E0 book Page 3 Wednesday July 2 2014 3 29 PM ...

Page 18: ...DIATELY IF IT IS LOST If the code re reg istering key is lost registering new codes in the standard keys is impossible The standard keys can still be used to start the vehicle however if code re registering is required i e if a new standard key is made or all keys are lost the entire immobi lizer system must be replaced Therefore it is highly recom mended to use either standard key and keep the co...

Page 19: ...e and only use it for code re registering EAU38531 ON All electrical circuits are supplied with power the meter lighting taillight li cense plate light and auxiliary light come on and the engine can be start ed The key cannot be removed TIP The headlight comes on automatically when the engine is started and stays on until the key is turned to OFF even if the engine stalls EAU10662 OFF All electric...

Page 20: ...ey in and then turn it to OFF while still pushing it EAU34342 Parking The steering is locked and the taillight license plate light and auxiliary light are on The hazard lights and turn signal lights can be turned on but all other electrical systems are off The key can be removed The steering must be locked before the key can be turned to NOTICE ECA11021 Do not use the parking position for an exten...

Page 21: ...ght may flicker when rid ing on a slope or during sudden acceleration or deceleration but this is not a malfunction This model is also equipped with a self diagnosis device for the oil level detection circuit If a problem is detected in the oil level detec tion circuit the following cycle will be repeated until the malfunction is corrected The oil level warning light will flash ten times then go o...

Page 22: ...nd then go off If the warning light does not come on initially when the key is turned to ON or if the warning light remains on have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit NOTICE ECA10022 Do not continue to operate the en gine if it is overheating TIP For radiator fan equipped vehi cles the radiator fan s automati cally switch on or off according to the coolant temperature in the ra diator If...

Page 23: ...the immobilizer system circuits See page 4 8 for an explana tion of the self diagnosis device EAU4290A Multi function meter unit WARNING EWA12423 Be sure to stop the vehicle before making any setting changes to the multi function meter unit Changing settings while riding can distract the operator and increase the risk of an accident The multi function meter unit is equipped with the following a sp...

Page 24: ...dless of the currently selected display mode If the fuel level warning light comes on see page 4 4 the display will auto matically change to the fuel reserve tripmeter mode Trip F and start counting the distance traveled from that point In that case push the side of the SELECT switch to switch the display between the various trip meter odometer and clock modes in the following order Trip F Trip 1 ...

Page 25: ...he odome ter tripmeter clock display will indicate an error code If the odometer tripmeter clock display indicates any error codes note the code number and then have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The self diagnosis device also detects problems in the immobilizer system circuits If a problem is detected in the immobi lizer system circuits the immobilizer system indicator light will flash and th...

Page 26: ...ion allows you to adjust the brightness of the speedometer panel to suit the outside lighting conditions To set the brightness 1 Turn the key to OFF 2 Push and hold the side of the SELECT switch 3 Turn the key 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 de sired brightness level 5 Push the RESET switch to con firm the s...

Page 27: ...art ing instructions prior to starting the en gine EAU41701 The engine trouble warning light will come on when the key is turned to ON and the start switch is pushed but this does not indicate a malfunc tion EAU12735 Hazard switch With the key in the ON or posi tion use this switch to turn on the haz ard lights simultaneous flashing of all turn signal lights The hazard lights are used in case of a...

Page 28: ...se the lever The lever should be pulled rapidly and released slowly for smooth clutch operation The clutch lever is equipped with a clutch switch which is part of the igni tion circuit cut off system See page 4 18 EAU12882 Shift pedal The shift pedal is located on the left side of the motorcycle and is used in combination with the clutch lever when shifting the gears of the 5 speed con stant mesh ...

Page 29: ...EAU13075 Fuel tank cap To open the fuel tank cap Open the fuel tank cap lock cover in sert the key into the lock and then turn it 1 4 turn clockwise The lock will be released and the fuel tank cap can be opened To close the fuel tank cap 1 Push the fuel tank cap into posi tion with the key inserted in the lock 2 Turn the key counterclockwise to the original position remove it and then close the lo...

Page 30: ...nition such as the pilot lights of water heaters and clothes dryers 2 Do not overfill the fuel tank When refueling be sure to insert the pump nozzle into the fuel tank filler hole Stop filling when the fuel reaches the bottom of the filler tube Because fuel expands when it heats up heat from the engine or the sun can cause fuel to spill out of the fuel tank 3 Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi ately ...

Page 31: ...wo types of gasohol gaso hol containing ethanol and that con taining methanol Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if the ethanol con tent does not exceed 10 E10 Gas ohol containing methanol is not recommended by Yamaha because it can cause damage to the fuel system or vehicle performance problems EAU51172 Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose Before operating the motorcycle Check each hose ...

Page 32: ... exhaust sys tem has cooled down before doing any maintenance work Do not allow the engine to idle more than a few minutes Long idling can cause a build up of heat NOTICE ECA10702 Use only unleaded gasoline The use of leaded gasoline will cause unre pairable damage to the catalytic converter EAU42753 Rider seat To remove the rider seat 1 Insert the key into the seat lock and then turn it countercl...

Page 33: ...er seat See the previous section Rider seat 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 objects causing loss of control and possibly an acci dent EWA10162 To release the helmet from the hel met holder Remove the rider seat remove the hel met from the helmet holder and then instal...

Page 34: ...sion turn the ad justing ring in direction b TIP Align the appropriate notch in the ad justing ring with the position indicator on the shock absorber WARNING EWA10222 This shock absorber assembly con tains highly pressurized nitrogen gas Read and understand the fol lowing information before handling the shock absorber assembly Do not tamper with or attempt to open the cylinder assembly Do not subj...

Page 35: ... off system has been designed to assist the operator in fulfilling the respon sibility of raising the sidestand be fore starting off Therefore check this system regularly and have a Yamaha dealer repair it if it does not function properly EAU44893 Ignition circuit cut off system The ignition circuit cut off system comprising the sidestand switch clutch switch and neutral switch has the following f...

Page 36: ... Move the sidestand up 11 Keep the clutch lever pulled 12 Push the start switch Does the engine start The system is OK The motorcycle can be ridden The neutral switch may not be working correctly The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The sidestand switch may not be working correctly The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The clutch switc...

Page 37: ...oints ITEM CHECKS PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage Check fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose for obstructions cracks or damage and check hose connections 4 13 4 14 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 7 10 Coolant Check coolant level in reservoir If necessa...

Page 38: ...le and grip housing 7 15 7 23 Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 7 23 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 7 15 7 17 Brake and shift pedals Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary 7 23 Brake and clutch levers Make sure that operation is smooth Lubr...

Page 39: ...TION 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 U12C28E0 book Page 3 Wednesday July 2 2014 3 29 PM ...

Page 40: ...n engine auto stop system The engine stops automatically if left idling for 20 minutes In this case the display will indicate error code 70 but this is not a malfunction Push the start switch to clear the error code and to restart the en gine EAU42888 Starting the engine In order for the ignition circuit cut off system to enable starting one of the following conditions must be met The transmission...

Page 41: ...lerate hard when the engine is cold EAU16673 Shifting Shifting gears lets you control the amount of engine power available for starting off accelerating climbing hills etc The gear positions are shown in the il lustration TIP To shift the transmission into the neu tral position press the shift pedal down repeatedly until it reaches the end of its travel and then slightly raise it NOTICE ECA10261 E...

Page 42: ...the fol lowing material carefully Since the engine is brand new do not put an excessive load on it for the first 1600 km 1000 mi The various parts in the engine wear and polish themselves to the correct operating clearances During this period prolonged full throt tle operation or any condition that might result in engine overheating must be avoided EAU17024 0 1000 km 0 600 mi Avoid prolonged opera...

Page 43: ...d exhaust system can become very hot park in a place where pedestri ans or children are not likely to touch them and be burned Do not park on a slope or on soft ground otherwise the vehicle may overturn increasing the risk of a fuel leak and fire Do not park near grass or other flammable materials which might catch fire U12C28E0 book Page 4 Wednesday July 2 2014 3 29 PM ...

Page 44: ...performing maintenance unless otherwise specified A running engine has moving parts that can catch on body parts or clothing and electrical parts that can cause shocks or fires Running the engine while ser vicing can lead to eye injury burns fire or carbon monoxide poisoning possibly leading to death See page 2 3 for more in formation about carbon monox ide WARNING EWA15461 Brake discs calipers dr...

Page 45: ...cluded in this manual and the tools provided in the tool kits are intended to assist you in the performance of preventive mainte nance and minor repairs However other tools such as a torque wrench may be necessary to perform certain maintenance work correctly TIP If you do not have the tools or experi ence required for a particular job have a Yamaha dealer perform it for you 1 Owner s tool kit 1 U...

Page 46: ...equire special tools data and tech nical skills EAU46911 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING ANNUAL CHECK 1000 km 600 mi 10000 km 6000 mi 20000 km 12000 mi 30000 km 18000 mi 40000 km 24000 mi 1 Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage 2 Spark plugs Check condition Clean and regap Replace 3 Valves Check valve clearance ...

Page 47: ... fluid leakage Replace brake pads Whenever worn to the limit 4 Rear brake Check operation fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage Replace brake pads Whenever worn to the limit 5 Brake hoses Check for cracks or damage Check for correct routing and clamping Replace Every 4 years 6 Brake fluid Replace Every 2 years 7 Wheels Check runout and for damage 8 Tires Check tread depth and for dam age Repla...

Page 48: ...is fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened 14 Brake lever pivot shaft Lubricate with silicone grease 15 Brake pedal pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 16 Clutch lever pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 17 Shift pedal pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 18 Sidestand Check operation Lubricate with lithium soap bas...

Page 49: ...tridge Replace 25 Cooling system Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage Change coolant Every 3 years 26 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 27 Moving parts and cables Lubricate 28 Throttle grip Check operation Check throttle grip free play and adjust if necessary Lubricate cable and grip housing 29 Lights signals and switches Check operation Adjust headlight beam NO ITEM CHE...

Page 50: ...r filter element needs to be replaced more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas Hydraulic brake service Regularly check and if necessary correct the brake fluid level 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 U12C28E0 book Page 7 Wednesday...

Page 51: ...k fastener EAU42433 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 main tenance and lubrication chart In addi tion the condition of the spark plugs can reveal the condition of the engine To remove a spark p...

Page 52: ...agnose such problems yourself In stead have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle 3 Check each spark plug for elec trode erosion and excessive car bon or other deposits and replace it if necessary 4 Measure the spark plug gap with a wire thickness gauge and if nec essary adjust the gap to specifi cation To install a spark plug 1 Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating sur face and th...

Page 53: ...ight posi tion A slight tilt to the side can result in a false reading 2 Start the engine warm it up for several minutes and then turn it off 3 Wait a few minutes until the oil set tles and then check the oil level through the engine oil level check window located at the bottom left side of the crankcase TIP The engine oil should be between the minimum and maximum level marks 4 If the engine oil i...

Page 54: ...lter wrench TIP An oil filter wrench is available at a Yamaha dealer 6 Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to the O ring of the new oil filter cartridge TIP Make sure that the O ring is properly seated 7 Install the new oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench and then tighten it to the specified torque with a torque wrench 1 Engine oil drain bolt 2 Gasket 1 2 1 Oil filter cartridge 2 Oil ...

Page 55: ...then let it idle for several minutes while checking it for oil leakage If oil is leaking immediately turn the engine off and check for the cause TIP After the engine is started the engine oil level warning light should go off if the oil level is sufficient NOTICE ECA10402 If the oil level warning light flickers or remains on even if the oil level is correct immediately turn the engine off and have...

Page 56: ...e 7 8 4 Remove the coolant reservoir cap add coolant to the maximum level mark and then install the reservoir cap WARNING Remove only the coolant reservoir cap Never attempt to remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot EWA15162 NOTICE If coolant is not available use distilled water or soft tap water instead Do not use hard water or salt water since it is harmful to the engine If water has bee...

Page 57: ...enance and lubrication chart Replace the air filter element more frequently if you are riding in un usually wet or dusty areas 1 Remove the air filter case cover by removing the bolts 2 Pull the air filter element out 3 Insert a new air filter element into the air filter case NOTICE Make sure that the air filter element is properly seated in the air filter case The engine should never be operated ...

Page 58: ...ly contact between the vehicle and the road Safety in all con ditions of riding depends on a relatively small area of road contact Therefore it is essential to maintain the tires in good condition at all times and replace them at the appropriate time with the speci fied tires Tire air pressure The tire air pressure should be checked and if necessary adjusted before each ride WARNING EWA10504 Opera...

Page 59: ...l and brake related parts includ ing the tires should be left to a Yamaha dealer who has the necessary professional knowl edge and experience to do so Ride at moderate speeds after changing a tire since the tire surface must first be broken in for it to develop its optimal characteristics Tire information This model is equipped with tubeless tires and tire air valves Tires age even if they have no...

Page 60: ...llest repair to the wheel A de formed 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 EAU48374 Adjusting the clutch lever free play The clutch lever free play should mea sure 5 0 10 0 mm 0 20 0 39 in as shown P...

Page 61: ... Tighten the locknut at the clutch lever and then slide the rubber cover to its original position EAU37914 Checking the brake lever free play There should be no free play at the brake lever end If there is free play have a Yamaha dealer inspect the brake system WARNING EWA14212 A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever can indicate the presence of air in the hydraulic system If there is air in t...

Page 62: ... the ad justing nut in direction a To make the brake light come on later turn the ad justing nut in direction b EAU22393 Checking the front and rear brake pads The front and rear brake pads must be checked for wear at the intervals spec ified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU22432 Front brake pads Each front brake pad is provided with wear indicator grooves which allow you to c...

Page 63: ...g check that the brake fluid is above the minimum level mark Check the brake fluid level with the top of the reservoir level Replenish the brake fluid if necessary Front brake Rear brake WARNING EWA15991 Improper maintenance can result in loss of braking ability Observe these precautions Insufficient brake fluid may al low air to enter the brake sys tem reducing braking performance Clean the fille...

Page 64: ...normal for the brake fluid level to gradually go down A low brake fluid level may indi cate worn brake pads and or brake system leakage therefore be sure to check the brake pads for wear and the brake system for leakage If the brake fluid level goes down suddenly have a Yamaha dealer check the cause before further riding EAU22733 Changing the brake fluid Have a Yamaha dealer change the brake fluid...

Page 65: ...rive belt check hole are 5 0 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 TIP A belt tension gauge is available at a Yamaha dealer 4 Calculate the drive belt slack by subtracting the measurement not ed in step 2 from the measure ment noted in step 3 5 If the drive belt slack is incorrect have a Yam...

Page 66: ...amaged cables as soon as possible to prevent unsafe condi tions EWA10712 EAU49921 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable The operation of the throttle grip should be checked before each ride In addition the cable should be lubricat ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart EAU44275 Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals The operat...

Page 67: ...rake and clutch levers should be checked before each ride and the lever pivots should be lu bricated if necessary Brake lever Clutch lever Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease Recommended lubricants Brake lever Silicone grease Clutch lever Lithium soap based grease U12C28E0 book Page 24 Wednesday July 2 2014 3 29 PM ...

Page 68: ...e operator re sulting in a possible loss of control EAU23252 Lubricating the rear suspen sion The pivoting points of the rear suspen sion must be lubricated by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAUM1653 Lubricating the swingarm piv ots The swingarm pivots must be lubricat ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic mai...

Page 69: ...rk compresses and re bounds smoothly NOTICE ECA10591 If any damage is found or the front fork does not operate smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or re pair it EAU23284 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 periodic maintenance and lubrication chart 1 Place a stan...

Page 70: ...AU50582 Battery The battery is located under the rider seat See page 4 15 This model is equipped with a VRLA Valve Regulated Lead Acid battery There is no need to check the electro lyte or to add distilled water However the battery lead connections need to be checked and if necessary tight ened WARNING EWA10761 Electrolyte is poisonous and dangerous since it contains sul furic acid which causes se...

Page 71: ...he vehicle is equipped with op tional electrical accessories NOTICE ECA16522 To 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 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 NO...

Page 72: ... 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 than recommended to avoid causing extensive dam age to the electrical system and possibly a fire EWA15132 1 Fuel injection system spare fuse 2 Fuel injection system fuse 3 Fuse box 4 Main fuse 1 2 3 4 1 Signaling system fuse 2 Ignition fuse 3 Parking lighting fuse 4 ...

Page 73: ...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 not affix any type of tinted film or stickers to the headlight lens Do not use a headlight bulb of a wattage higher than specified 1 Remove the turn signal light bracket cover by removing the bolts 2 Remove the headlight ...

Page 74: ...it with the bulb holder 6 Install the headlight bulb cover and then connect the coupler 7 Install the headlight unit by install ing the bolts 8 Place the turn signal light bracket cover in the original position and then install the bolts 9 Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary 1 Bolt 1 Headlight bulb cover 2 Headlight coupler 1 2 1 Headlight bulb holder 2 Headlight bulb 1 2 U...

Page 75: ...g the socket counterclockwise 3 Remove the burnt out bulb by pulling it out 4 Insert a new bulb into the socket 5 Install the socket together with the coupler and bulb by pushing it in and turning it clockwise 6 Install the headlight unit EAU24285 Replacing a turn signal light bulb or the tail brake light bulb 1 Remove the lens by removing the screws 1 Auxiliary light bulb socket 1 1 Auxiliary lig...

Page 76: ...eplacing the license plate light bulb 1 Remove the license plate light cover by removing the bolts 2 Pull the license plate light unit up as shown 3 Remove the license plate light bulb socket together with the bulb by turning it counterclock wise and then pulling it out 4 Remove the burnt out bulb by pulling it out from the socket 5 Insert a new bulb into the socket 1 License plate light cover 2 B...

Page 77: ...orcy cle is in a stable and level position be fore starting any maintenance A strong wooden box can be placed un der the engine for added stability To service the front wheel 1 Stabilize the rear of the motorcy cle by using a motorcycle stand or if an additional motorcycle stand is not available by placing a jack under the frame in front of the rear wheel 2 Raise the front wheel off the ground by ...

Page 78: ...quire any repair take it to a Yamaha dealer whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools experience and know how to service the motorcycle properly Use only genuine Yamaha replace ment parts Imitation parts may look like Yamaha parts but they are often inferior have a shorter service life and can lead to expensive repair bills WARNING EWA15142 When checking the fuel system do not smoke and m...

Page 79: ...Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Operate the electric starter 4 Compression There is compression There is no compression The engine does not start Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Check the compression Operate the electric starter 2 Battery The engine turns over quickly The engine turns over slowly The engine does not sta...

Page 80: ...ed press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise and then remove the cap TIP If coolant is not available tap water can be temporarily used instead provided that it is changed to the recommended cool ant as soon as possible Wait until the engine has cooled Check the coolant level in the reservoir and radiator The coolant level is OK The coolant level is low Check the cooling system for le...

Page 81: ...ler outlet with a plastic bag after the engine has cooled down 2 Make sure that all caps and cov ers as well as all electrical cou plers and connectors including the spark plug caps are tightly in stalled 3 Remove extremely stubborn dirt like oil burnt onto the crankcase with a degreasing agent and a brush but never apply such prod ucts onto seals gaskets the drive belt and wheel axles Always rins...

Page 82: ... dirt with warm water a mild detergent and a soft clean sponge 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 few minutes before cleaning After riding in the rain near the sea or on salt sprayed roads Since sea salt or salt sprayed on roads during wi...

Page 83: ...o wipe off any excess Never apply oil or wax to the drive belt Never apply oil or wax to any rubber and plastic parts but treat them with a suitable care product Avoid using abrasive polishing compounds as they will wear away the paint TIP Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad vice on what products to use Washing rainy weather or humid climates can cause the headlight lens to fog Turning the headlight on...

Page 84: ...the engine over EWA10952 e Remove the spark plug caps from the spark plugs and then install the spark plugs and the spark plug caps 4 Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and pedals as well as of the side stand centerstand 5 Check and if necessary correct the tire air pressure and then lift the motorcycle so that both of its wheels are off the ground Alterna tively tu...

Page 85: ...l filter cartridge replacement 3 40 L 3 59 US qt 2 99 Imp qt Coolant quantity Coolant reservoir up to the maximum level mark 0 45 L 0 48 US qt 0 40 Imp qt Radiator including all routes 2 10 L 2 22 US qt 1 85 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Oil coated paper element Fuel Recommended fuel Regular unleaded gasoline Gasohol E10 acceptable Fuel tank capacity 19 0 L 5 02 US gal 4 18 Imp gal Fuel res...

Page 86: ...cm 41 psi Loading condition 90 209 kg 198 461 lb Front 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi Rear 280 kPa 2 80 kgf cm 41 psi Front wheel Wheel type Cast wheel Rim size 16M C x MT3 00 Rear wheel Wheel type Cast wheel Rim size 16M C x MT4 50 Front brake Type Dual disc brake Operation Right hand operation Specified brake fluid DOT 4 Rear brake Type Single disc brake Operation Right foot operation Specified brak...

Page 87: ...tral indicator light LED High beam indicator light LED Oil level warning light LED Turn signal indicator light LED Fuel level warning light LED Coolant temperature warning light LED Engine trouble warning light LED Immobilizer system indicator light LED Fuses Main fuse 50 0 A Headlight fuse 20 0 A Signaling system fuse 10 0 A Ignition fuse 15 0 A Parking lighting fuse 10 0 A Radiator fan motor fus...

Page 88: ...RIAL NUMBER MODEL LABEL INFORMATION EAU26401 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the steering head pipe Record this number in the space pro vided TIP The vehicle identification number is used to identify your motorcycle and may be used to register your motorcy cle with the licensing authority in your area EAU26441 Engine serial number The engine serial n...

Page 89: ...EM PROHIBITED Owners are warned that the law may prohibit a The removal or rendering inopera tive by any person other than for purposes of maintenance repair or replacement of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the pur pose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate pur chaser or while it is in use and b The use of the vehicle after such devic...

Page 90: ... holder 4 16 High beam indicator light 4 4 Horn switch 4 10 I Identification numbers 10 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 4 18 Immobilizer system 4 1 Immobilizer system indicator light 4 6 Indicator lights and warning lights 4 4 L Labels location 1 1 License plate light bulb replacing 7 33 M Main switch steering lock 4 2 Maintenance and lubrication periodic 7 4 Maintenance emission control system ...

Page 91: ...n signal indicator light 4 4 Turn signal light bulb or tail brake light bulb replacing 7 32 Turn signal switch 4 10 V Valve clearance 7 15 Vehicle identification number 10 1 W Wheel bearings checking 7 27 Wheels 7 17 U12C28E0 book Page 2 Wednesday July 2 2014 3 29 PM ...

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