Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star Owner'S Manual Download

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DIC183

XVS950A

OWNER’S MANUAL

Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle.

26P-28199-E3

[English (E)]

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Page 1: ...DIC183 XVS950A OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle 26P 28199 E3 English E ...

Page 2: ...ZER Hereby declare that the product Type designation 5SL 00 is in compliance with following norm s or documents R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC EN300 330 2 v1 3 1 2006 01 EN300 330 2 v1 5 1 2010 02 EN60950 1 2006 A11 2009 Two or Three Wheel Motor Vehicles Directive 97 24 EC Chapter 8 EMC 1 2 3 4 Version up the norm of EN60950 to EN60950 1 To change company name version up of the following norm EN300 330...

Page 3: ...y 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 ren...

Page 4: ...bey 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 NOTICE TIP U26PE3E0 book Page 1 ...

Page 5: ...MANUAL 2011 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition April 2011 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan U26PE3E0 book Page 2 Tuesday June 7 2011 5 19 PM ...

Page 6: ...and lubrication chart 6 4 Removing and installing the panel 6 8 Checking the spark plugs 6 8 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge 6 9 Replacing the air filter element 6 12 Checking the throttle grip free play 6 13 Valve clearance 6 13 Tires 6 13 Cast wheels 6 15 Adjusting the clutch lever free play 6 15 Adjusting the brake lever free play 6 16 Brake light switches 6 17 Checking the front and rear b...

Page 7: ...ht bulb 6 31 Supporting the motorcycle 6 32 Troubleshooting 6 33 Troubleshooting chart 6 34 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7 1 Matte color caution 7 1 Care 7 1 Storage 7 3 SPECIFICATIONS 8 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 1 Identification numbers 9 1 U26PE3E0 book Page 2 Tuesday June 7 2011 5 19 PM ...

Page 8: ...passenger 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 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...

Page 9: ...ld 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 loose fitting clothes otherwise they could catch on the control levers footrests or wheels and cause injury or an accident Always wear protective clothing that covers your legs ankles and feet The en...

Page 10: ...s of the motorcycle to minimize imbalance or instabili ty Shifting weights can create a sud den imbalance Make sure that ac cessories and cargo are securely attached to the motorcycle before riding Check accessory mounts and cargo restraints frequently Properly adjust the suspension for your load suspension ad justable models only and check the condition and pres sure of your tires Never attach an...

Page 11: ...or front fork area they must be as lightweight as possible and should be kept to a minimum Bulky or large accessories may seriously affect the stability of the motorcycle due to aerody namic effects Wind may at tempt to lift the motorcycle or the motorcycle may become un stable in cross winds These ac cessories may also cause instability when passing or being passed by large vehicles Certain acces...

Page 12: ...tie downs or suitable straps that are attached to solid parts of the mo torcycle such as the frame or up per front fork triple clamp and not for example to rubber mounted handlebars or turn signals or parts that could break Choose the lo cation for the straps carefully so the straps will not rub against painted surfaces during transport The suspension should be com pressed somewhat by the tie down...

Page 13: ...ox page 6 26 4 Fuel injection system fuse page 6 26 5 Owner s tool kit page 6 2 6 Helmet holder page 3 15 7 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring page 3 16 8 Engine oil drain bolt page 6 9 9 Shift pedal page 3 10 10 Engine oil filler cap page 6 9 U26PE3E0 book Page 1 Tuesday June 7 2011 5 19 PM ...

Page 14: ...e light page 6 29 3 Battery page 6 25 4 Seat lock page 3 14 5 Air filter element page 6 12 6 Fuel tank cap page 3 11 7 Rear brake fluid reservoir page 6 18 8 Engine oil filter cartridge page 6 9 9 Rear brake light switch page 6 17 10 Brake pedal page 3 11 U26PE3E0 book Page 2 Tuesday June 7 2011 5 19 PM ...

Page 15: ... 3 10 2 Left handlebar switches page 3 8 3 Multi function meter unit page 3 5 4 Main switch steering lock page 3 2 5 Front brake fluid reservoir page 6 18 6 Right handlebar switches page 3 8 7 Brake lever page 3 11 8 Throttle grip page 6 13 U26PE3E0 book Page 3 Tuesday June 7 2011 5 19 PM ...

Page 16: ...MEDIATELY 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 ...

Page 17: ...e and only use it for code re registering EAU48420 ON All electrical circuits are supplied with power the meter lighting taillight li cense plate lights 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 EAU10661 OFF All electri...

Page 18: ...ey in and then turn it to OFF while still pushing it EAU48410 Parking The steering is locked and the taillight license plate lights and auxiliary light are on The hazard lights and turn sig nal 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 ECA11020 Do not use the parking position for an ext...

Page 19: ...for the oil level detection circuit If a problem is detected in the oil level detection circuit the following cycle will be repeated until the malfunction is corrected The oil level warning light will flash ten times then go off for 2 5 seconds If this occurs have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle EAU11365 Fuel level warning light This warning light comes on when the fuel level drops below approxi...

Page 20: ...turning the key to ON The indicator light should come on for a few seconds and then go off If the indicator light does not come on initially when the key is turned to ON or if the indicator light remains on have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit When the key is turned to OFF and 30 seconds have passed the indicator light will start flashing indicating the im mobilizer system is enabled ...

Page 21: ...to test the electrical cir cuit Odometer tripmeters fuel reserve tripmeter and clock Push the SELECT switch to change the display between the odometer mode ODO the tripmeter modes TRIP A and TRIP B in the following order ODO TRIP A TRIP B ODO If the fuel level warning light comes on see page 3 4 the odometer display will automatically change to the fuel re serve tripmeter mode TRIP F and start cou...

Page 22: ...cted in any of those circuits the engine trouble warning light will come on and the odometer tripme ter 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 cir cuits If a problem is detected in the imm...

Page 23: ...s control mode This function allows you to adjust the brightness of the multi function meter unit panel to suit the outside lighting conditions To set the brightness 1 Turn the key to OFF 2 Push and hold the SELECT switch 3 Turn the key to ON and then re lease the SELECT switch after five seconds 4 Adjust the multi function meter unit panel brightness level by pushing the SELECT switch 5 Push the ...

Page 24: ... ing instructions prior to starting the en gine EAU41700 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 malfunction EAU12733 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 an em...

Page 25: ... release 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 3 18 EAU12881 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...

Page 26: ...pedal EAU13122 Fuel tank cap To remove the fuel tank cap Slide the fuel tank cap lock cover open insert 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 removed To install the 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 1 Brake lever 1 1 Brake pedal ...

Page 27: ...inity of sparks open flames or other sources of ignition 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 ...

Page 28: ... a different brand or premium unleaded fuel Use of un leaded fuel will extend spark plug life and reduce maintenance costs EAU39451 Fuel tank breather overflow hose Before operating the motorcycle Check the fuel tank breather over flow hose connection Check the fuel 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...

Page 29: ...ust sys tem has cooled down before do ing 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 ECA10701 Use only unleaded gasoline The use of leaded gasoline will cause unre pairable damage to the catalytic converter EAU42751 Rider seat To remove the rider seat 1 Insert the key into the seat lock and then turn it counterclockw...

Page 30: ...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 EWA10161 To release the helmet from the hel met holder Remove the rider seat remove the hel met from the helmet holder and then install t...

Page 31: ... A See page 6 8 2 To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension turn the adjusting ring in direction a To decrease the spring pre load and thereby soften the sus pension turn the adjusting ring in direction b TIP Align the appropriate notch in the ad justing ring with the position indicator on the shock absorber 3 Install the panel WARNING EWA10221 This shock absorber assembly c...

Page 32: ... 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 certain situations See the following section for an expla nation of the ignition circuit cut off sys tem WARNING EWA10241 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 t...

Page 33: ... mission 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 cuts the running engine when the transmission is in gear and the sidestand is moved down Periodically check the operation of the ignition circuit cut off system according to the following procedure ...

Page 34: ...0 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 swit...

Page 35: ...er Before using this vehicle check the following points ITEM CHECKS PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage Check fuel tank breather overflow hose for obstructions cracks or damage and check hose connection 3 12 3 13 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 6 9 Front brake ...

Page 36: ...le and grip housing 6 13 6 21 Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 6 21 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 6 13 6 15 Brake and shift pedals Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary 6 21 Brake and clutch levers Make sure that operation is smooth Lubr...

Page 37: ...ATION CHECKS 4 3 4 Sidestand switch Check operation of ignition circuit cut off system If system is not working correctly have Yamaha dealer check vehicle 3 17 ITEM CHECKS PAGE U26PE3E0 book Page 3 Tuesday June 7 2011 5 19 PM ...

Page 38: ...tomatically 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 restart the engine EAU47233 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 is in the neutral position The...

Page 39: ...hifting 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 ECA10260 Even with the transmission in the neutral position do no...

Page 40: ...he follow ing 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 EAU17023 0 1000 km 0 600 mi Avoid prolonged operat...

Page 41: ...nd 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 U26PE3E0 book Page 4 Tuesday June 7 2011 5 19 PM ...

Page 42: ...en 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 1 2 for more in formation about carbon monox ide WARNING EWA15460 Brake discs calipers...

Page 43: ...the 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 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 U26PE3E0 book Page 2 Tuesday June 7 2...

Page 44: ... require special tools data and technical skills EAU46910 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 45: ...e for fluid leakage Adjust brake lever free play 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 Wheels Check runout and for damage 7 Tires Check tread depth and for dam age Replace...

Page 46: ...sis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened 13 Brake lever pivot shaft Lubricate with silicone grease 14 Brake pedal pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 15 Clutch lever pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 16 Shift pedal pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 17 Sidestand Check operation Lubricate with lithium soap ba...

Page 47: ... vehicle for oil leakage 23 Engine oil filter car tridge Replace 24 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 25 Moving parts and cables Lubricate 26 Throttle grip Check operation Check throttle grip free play and adjust if necessary Lubricate cable and grip housing 27 Lights signals and switches Check operation Adjust headlight beam NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING ANNUAL CHE...

Page 48: ...ir 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 U26PE3E0 book Page 7 Tuesday ...

Page 49: ...ug to slowly erode they 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 The porcelain insulator around the cen ter electrode of each spark plug should be a medium to light tan the ideal color when the vehicle is ridden normally and all spark plugs installed in the e...

Page 50: ...ld be checked before each ride In addition the oil must be changed and the oil filter car tridge replaced at the intervals speci fied in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart To check the engine oil level 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright 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 ...

Page 51: ...ent 1 Start the engine warm it up for several minutes and then turn it off 2 Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil 3 Remove the engine oil filler cap the engine oil drain bolt and its gasket to drain the oil from the crankcase TIP Skip steps 4 6 if the oil filter cartridge is not being replaced 4 Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench 1 Engine oil filler cap ...

Page 52: ...s after the engine and exhaust sys tem have cooled down NOTICE ECA11620 In order to prevent clutch slip page since the engine oil also lubricates the clutch do not mix any chemical additives Do not use oils with a diesel speci fication of CD or oils of a high er quality than specified In addition do not use oils labeled ENERGY CONSERVING II or higher Make sure that no foreign mate rial enters the ...

Page 53: ...ing the air filter element The air filter element should be re placed at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart Replace the air filter element more frequently if you are riding in un usually wet or dusty areas To replace the air filter element 1 Remove the air filter case cover by removing the bolts 2 Pull the air filter element out 3 Insert a new air filter elem...

Page 54: ...tion chart EAU21565 Tires To maximize the performance durabil ity and safe operation of your motorcy cle 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 EWA10503 Operation of this vehicle with im proper tire pressure may cause se vere injury or death from loss of control The tire ai...

Page 55: ...of the same make and design other wise the handling characteristics of the vehicle may be different which could lead to an accident After extensive tests only the tires list ed below have been approved for this model by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd Tire air pressure measured on cold tires 0 90 kg 0 198 lb Front 225 kPa 2 25 kgf cm 33 psi Rear 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi 90 210 kg 198 463 lb Front 225 kPa 2 ...

Page 56: ...racks bends warpage or oth er damage before each ride If any damage is found have a Yamaha dealer replace 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 sho...

Page 57: ...e the rubber covers to their original positions 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 sure 10 0 15 0 mm 0 39 0 59 in as shown Periodically check the brake le ver free play and if necessary adjust it as follows 1 Loosen the locknut at the brake le ver 2 To...

Page 58: ...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 earlier turn the adjusting nut in direction a To make the brake light come on later turn the adjusting nut in direction b EAU22392 Checking the front and rear brake pads The front and rear brake pads must b...

Page 59: ...ing 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 EWA15990 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 fil...

Page 60: ... for the brake fluid level to gradually go down A low brake fluid level may indi cate worn brake pads and or brake sys tem 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 EAU22731 Changing the brake fluid Have a Yamaha dealer change the brake fluid at t...

Page 61: ... 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 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 measurement noted in step 3 5 If the drive belt slack is incorrect have a Yama...

Page 62: ...eplace damaged cables as soon as possi ble to prevent unsafe conditions EWA10711 EAU49920 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 by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals speci fied in the periodic maintenance chart EAU44272 Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals B...

Page 63: ...ver 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 Recommended lubricants Brake lever Silicone grease Clutch lever Lithium soap based grease U26PE3E0 book Page 22 Tuesday June 7 2011 5 19 PM ...

Page 64: ...he operator re sulting in a possible loss of control EAUM1652 Lubricating the swingarm piv ots The swingarm pivots must be lubricat ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU23251 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 ma...

Page 65: ...ront fork compresses and rebounds smoothly NOTICE ECA10590 If any damage is found or the front fork does not operate smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or re pair it EAU23283 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 lubrication chart 1 Place...

Page 66: ...ains sul furic acid which causes severe burns Avoid any contact with skin eyes or clothing and al ways shield your eyes when working near batteries In case of contact administer the fol lowing FIRST AID EXTERNAL Flush with plenty of water INTERNAL Drink large quan tities of water or milk and im mediately call a physician EYES Flush with water for 15 minutes and seek prompt medical attention Batter...

Page 67: ...y will be stored for more than two months check it at least once a month and fully charge it if necessary 3 Fully charge the battery before in stallation NOTICE When install ing the battery be sure the key is turned to OFF then con nect the positive lead before connecting the negative lead ECA16840 4 After installation make sure that the battery leads are properly con nected to the battery termina...

Page 68: ...e EWA15131 3 Turn the key to ON and turn on the electrical circuit in question to check if the device operates 4 If the fuse immediately blows again have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical system 1 Ignition fuse 2 Signaling system fuse 3 Parking lighting fuse 4 Backup fuse for clock and immobilizer sys tem 5 Headlight fuse 6 Spare fuse 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Starter relay cover 2 Fuel injection system sp...

Page 69: ...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 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 ...

Page 70: ...cessary EAU24133 Replacing the tail brake light bulb 1 Remove the tail brake light lens by removing the screws 2 Remove the burnt out bulb by pushing it in and turning it counter clockwise 3 Insert a new bulb into the socket push it in and then turn it clock wise until it stops 4 Install the lens by installing the screws NOTICE Do not over tighten the screws otherwise the lens may break ECA10681 1...

Page 71: ...e until it stops 4 Install the lens by installing the screws NOTICE Do not over tighten the screws otherwise the lens may break ECA10681 EAU24324 Replacing a license plate light bulb 1 Remove the license plate light unit by removing the nuts washers and rubber dampers 2 Remove the license plate light lens by removing the nuts and washers 1 Screw 1 Turn signal light lens 2 Turn signal light bulb 2 ...

Page 72: ...alling the rubber dampers washers and the nuts EAU45224 Replacing an auxiliary light bulb If the auxiliary light bulb burns out re place it as follows 1 Remove the headlight unit See page 6 28 2 Remove the auxiliary light bulb socket together with the bulb by pulling it out 3 Remove the burnt out bulb by pull ing it out 1 Nut 2 Washer 1 License plate light bulb 1 2 1 1 Auxiliary light bulb socket ...

Page 73: ...ntenance A strong wooden box can be placed under the engine for added stability To service the front wheel 1 Stabilize the rear of the motorcycle by using a motorcycle stand or if an additional motorcycle stand is not available by placing a jack un der the frame in front of the rear wheel 2 Raise the front wheel off the ground by using a motorcycle stand To service the rear wheel Raise the rear wh...

Page 74: ...require 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 inferi or have a shorter service life and can lead to expensive repair bills WARNING EWA15141 When checking the fuel system do not smoke an...

Page 75: ...emove 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 quickly The engine turns over slowly The battery...

Page 76: ...uffler outlet with a plastic bag 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 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 rin...

Page 77: ... 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 78: ...to 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 o...

Page 79: ... the engine over EWA10951 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 t...

Page 80: ...r cartridge replacement 3 70 L 3 91 US qt 3 26 Imp qt With oil filter cartridge replacement 4 00 L 4 23 US qt 3 52 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Oil coated paper element Fuel Recommended fuel Regular unleaded gasoline only Fuel tank capacity 17 0 L 4 49 US gal 3 74 Imp gal Fuel reserve amount 3 4 L 0 90 US gal 0 75 Imp gal Fuel injection Throttle body ID mark 5S71 00 Spark plug s Manufactur...

Page 81: ... cm 33 psi Rear 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi Front wheel Wheel type Cast wheel Rim size 18M C x MT3 50 Rear wheel Wheel type Cast wheel Rim size 16M C x MT4 50 Front brake Type Single disc brake Operation Right hand operation Specified brake fluid DOT 4 Rear brake Type Single disc brake Operation Right foot operation Specified brake fluid DOT 4 Front suspension Type Telescopic fork Spring shock abso...

Page 82: ...tor light LED High beam indicator light LED Oil level warning light LED Turn signal indicator light LED Fuel level warning light LED Engine trouble warning light LED Immobilizer system indicator light LED Fuses Main fuse 40 0 A Headlight fuse 20 0 A Signaling system fuse 10 0 A Ignition fuse 15 0 A Parking lighting fuse 10 0 A Fuel injection system fuse 10 0 A Backup fuse 10 0 A U26PE3E0 book Page...

Page 83: ...ion 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 EAU26470 Model label The model label is affixed to the frame under the rider seat See page 3 14 Record the information on this label in the space p...

Page 84: ...ut off system 3 18 Immobilizer system 3 1 Immobilizer system indicator light 3 5 Indicator lights and warning lights 3 4 L License plate light bulb replacing 6 30 M Main switch steering lock 3 2 Maintenance and lubrication periodic 6 4 Maintenance emission control system 6 3 Matte color caution 7 1 Model label 9 1 Multi function meter unit 3 5 N Neutral indicator light 3 4 O Oil level warning ligh...

Page 85: ...INDEX V Valve clearance 6 13 Vehicle identification number 9 1 W Wheel bearings checking 6 25 Wheels 6 15 U26PE3E0 book Page 2 Tuesday June 7 2011 5 19 PM ...

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