TROUBLESHOOTING
8-3
• Incorrect oil viscosity
• Inferior oil quality
Fuel system
1. Throttle body(-ies)
• Damaged or loose throttle body joint
2. Air filter
• Clogged air filter element
Chassis
1. Brake(s)
• Dragging brake
Electrical system
1. Spark plug(s)
• Incorrect spark plug gap
• Incorrect spark plug heat range
2. Ignition system
• Faulty ECU
EAS28620
POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE
• Worn brake pad
• Worn brake disc
• Air in hydraulic brake system
• Leaking brake fluid
• Faulty brake caliper kit
• Faulty brake caliper seal
• Loose union bolt
• Damaged brake hose
• Oil or grease on the brake disc
• Oil or grease on the brake pad
• Incorrect brake fluid level
EAS28650
FAULTY FRONT FORK LEGS
Leaking oil
• Bent, damaged or rusty inner tube
• Cracked or damaged outer tube
• Improperly installed oil seal
• Damaged oil seal lip
• Incorrect oil level (high)
• Loose damper rod assembly bolt
• Damaged damper rod assembly bolt copper
washer
• Cracked or damaged cap bolt O-ring
Malfunction
• Bent or damaged inner tube
• Bent or damaged outer tube
• Damaged fork spring
• Worn or damaged outer tube bushing
• Bent or damaged damper rod
• Incorrect oil viscosity
• Incorrect oil level
EAS28670
UNSTABLE HANDLING
1. Handlebar
• Bent or improperly installed handlebar
2. Steering head components
• Improperly installed upper bracket
• Improperly installed lower bracket
(improperly tightened ring nut)
• Bent steering stem
• Damaged ball bearing or bearing race
3. Front fork leg(s)
• Uneven oil levels (both front fork legs)
• Unevenly tensioned fork spring (both front
fork legs)
• Broken fork spring
• Bent or damaged inner tube
• Bent or damaged outer tube
4. Swingarm
• Worn bearing or bushing
• Bent or damaged swingarm
5. Rear shock absorber assembly
• Faulty rear shock absorber spring
• Leaking oil or gas
6. Tire(s)
• Uneven tire pressures (front and rear)
• Incorrect tire pressure
• Uneven tire wear
7. Wheel(s)
• Incorrect wheel balance
• Deformed cast wheel
• Damaged wheel bearing
• Bent or loose wheel axle
• Excessive wheel runout
8. Frame
• Bent frame
• Damaged steering head pipe
• Improperly installed bearing race
EAS28710
FAULTY LIGHTING OR SIGNALING SYSTEM
Headlight does not come on
• Wrong headlight bulb
• Too many electrical accessories
• Hard charging
• Incorrect connection
• Improperly grounded circuit
• Poor contacts (main switch)
• Burnt-out headlight bulb
Headlight bulb burnt out
• Wrong headlight bulb
• Faulty battery
Summary of Contents for XVS950CU 2014
Page 1: ...2014 SERVICE MANUAL XVS950CU XVS950CUE 1XC 28197 E0...
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Page 73: ...LUBRICATION POINTS AND LUBRICANT TYPES 2 30...
Page 76: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 33 EAS20410 LUBRICATION DIAGRAMS...
Page 78: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 35...
Page 79: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 36 1 Camshaft 2 Crankshaft...
Page 80: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 37...
Page 81: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 38 1 Oil drain bolt 2 Crankshaft...
Page 82: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 39...
Page 100: ...CABLE ROUTING except for ABS models 2 57 Spark plug lead B A 2 2 1 1 C F 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 D E 9...
Page 112: ...CABLE ROUTING except for ABS models 2 69 Fuel tank breather hose right side view 1 2 3 A B...
Page 114: ...CABLE ROUTING except for ABS models 2 71 Intake air pressure sensor hose top view 1 B C 2 A...
Page 132: ...CABLE ROUTING for ABS models 2 89 Front brake hose front and right side view 1 A B 1 1 1 2 C D...
Page 138: ...CABLE ROUTING for ABS models 2 95 Spark plug lead 3 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 C D A B 1 1 2 2...
Page 150: ...CABLE ROUTING for ABS models 2 107 Fuel tank breather hose right side view 1 2 3 A B...
Page 152: ...CABLE ROUTING for ABS models 2 109 Intake air pressure sensor hose top view 1 B C 2 A...
Page 156: ...CABLE ROUTING for ABS models 2 113...
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Page 288: ...BELT DRIVE 4 97...
Page 293: ...ENGINE INSPECTION 5 2 10 Install Rear cylinder right cover Refer to ENGINE REMOVAL on page 5 3...
Page 399: ...IGNITION SYSTEM 7 8...
Page 407: ...ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM 7 16...
Page 413: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 7 22...
Page 429: ...SIGNALING SYSTEM 7 38...
Page 481: ...FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 7 90...
Page 487: ...FUEL PUMP SYSTEM 7 96...
Page 499: ...IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM 7 108...
Page 537: ...ABS ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM for ABS models 7 146...
Page 540: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 7 149 1 2 5 7 10 8 9 6 16 15 14 13 4 3 11 12...
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