Yamaha XVS950CU 2014, Service Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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WARNING
EWA14090
After extensive tests, the tires listed below
have been approved by Yamaha Motor Co.,
Ltd. for this model. The front and rear tires
should always be by the same manufacturer
and of the same design. No guarantee con-
cerning handling characteristics can be giv-
en if a tire combination other than one
approved by Yamaha is used on this vehicle.
WARNING
EWA1TP1012
New tires have a relatively low grip on the
road surface until they have been slightly
worn. Therefore, approximately 100 km (60
mi) should be traveled at normal speed be-
fore any high-speed riding is done.
TIP
For tires with a direction of rotation mark “1”:
Install the tire with the mark pointing in the direc-
tion of wheel rotation.
EAS1TP1020
CHECKING THE WHEEL BEARINGS
The following procedure applies to all of the
wheel bearings.
1. Check:
• Wheel bearings
Refer to “CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL”
on page 4-13 and “CHECKING THE REAR
WHEEL” on page 4-25.
EAS1TP1021
CHECKING THE SWINGARM PIVOT SHAFT
BEARINGS
1. Check:
• Swingarm pivot shaft bearings
Refer to “SWINGARM AND REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES” on page 4-89.
EAS1TP1022
CHECKING THE DRIVE BELT
1. Remove:
• Drive belt upper guard and lower guard
Refer to “REAR WHEEL” on page 4-19.
2. Check:
• Drive belt
External tooth cracks “A”
→
Replace.
Missing teeth “B”
→
Replace.
Hook wear “C”
→
Replace.
Stone damage “D”
→
Replace if damage is
on the edge.
Internal tooth cracks (hairline) “E”
→
OK to
run, but monitor condition.
Chipping (not serious) “F”
→
OK to run, but
monitor condition.
Fuzzy edge cord “G”
→
OK to run, but moni-
tor condition
Bevel wear (outboard edge only) “H”
→
OK to
run, but monitor condition.
Refer to “BELT DRIVE” on page 4-94
A. Tire
B. Wheel
Tube wheel Tube tire only
Tubeless wheel Tube or tubeless tire
Front tire
Size
100/90–19M/C 57H
Manufacturer/model
BRIDGESTONE/EXEDRA G721
Rear tire
Size
150/80B16M/C 71H
Manufacturer/model
BRIDGESTONE/EXEDRA G722