Yamaha xvs9500aa, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...DIC183 XVS950AA OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle 27B 28199 22 ...

Page 2: ...EAU46090 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold U27B22E0 book Page 1 Wednesday May 19 2010 9 45 AM ...

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: ...ey 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 U27B22E0 book Page 1 W...

Page 5: ...MANUAL 2010 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition May 2010 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan U27B22E0 book Page 2 Wednesday May 19 2010 9 45 AM ...

Page 6: ...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 9 Replacing the air filter element 7 12 Checking the throttle grip free play 7 13 Valve clearance 7 13 Tires 7 13 Cast wheels 7 15 Adjusting the clutch lever free play 7 15 Adjusting the brake lever free play 7 16...

Page 7: ...n auxiliary light bulb 7 31 Supporting the motorcycle 7 31 Troubleshooting 7 32 Troubleshooting chart 7 33 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 U27B22E0 book Page 2 Wednesday May 19 2010 9 45 AM ...

Page 8: ...ehicle 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 2 3 1 U27B22E0 book Page 1 Wednesday May 19 2010 9 45 AM ...

Page 9: ...FRONT REAR 225 kPa 2 25 kgf cm 33 psi 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi 90kg 198 lbs maximum load FRONT REAR 225 kPa 2 25 kgf cm 33 psi 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi 5S7 21668 00 STATIONARY NOISE TEST INFORMATION TESTED 87 dB A AT 3000 r min SILENCINGSYSTEM YAMAHA IDENTIFICATION 26P 27B 2118G 00 1 3 2 U27B22E0 book Page 2 Wednesday May 19 2010 9 45 AM ...

Page 10: ...LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS 1 3 1 1 U27B22E0 book Page 3 Wednesday May 19 2010 9 45 AM ...

Page 11: ...1 4 1 1 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 5GK 2118K 00 U27B22E0 book Page 4 Wednesday May 19 2010 9 45 AM ...

Page 12: ...assenger 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 13: ...d 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 eng...

Page 14: ... 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 any...

Page 15: ...r 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 access...

Page 16: ...ie 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 downs...

Page 17: ...x page 7 26 4 Fuel injection system fuse page 7 26 5 Owner s tool kit page 7 2 6 Helmet holder page 4 15 7 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring page 4 16 8 Engine oil drain bolt page 7 9 9 Shift pedal page 4 10 10 Engine oil filler cap page 7 9 U27B22E0 book Page 1 Wednesday May 19 2010 9 45 AM ...

Page 18: ...ght page 7 28 3 Battery page 7 24 4 Rider seat lock page 4 14 5 Air filter element page 7 12 6 Fuel tank cap page 4 11 7 Rear brake fluid reservoir page 7 18 8 Engine oil filter cartridge page 7 9 9 Rear brake light switch page 7 17 10 Brake pedal page 4 11 U27B22E0 book Page 2 Wednesday May 19 2010 9 45 AM ...

Page 19: ...4 10 2 Left handlebar switches page 4 8 3 Multi function meter unit page 4 5 4 Main switch steering lock page 4 2 5 Front brake fluid reservoir page 7 18 6 Right handlebar switches page 4 8 7 Brake lever page 4 11 8 Throttle grip page 7 13 U27B22E0 book Page 3 Wednesday May 19 2010 9 45 AM ...

Page 20: ...EDIATELY 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 c...

Page 21: ... 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 electric...

Page 22: ...e key 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 ...

Page 23: ...or 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 approxim...

Page 24: ...urning 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 A...

Page 25: ...o 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 4 4 the odometer display will automatically change to the fuel re serve tripmeter mode TRIP F and start coun...

Page 26: ...ted 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 immo...

Page 27: ... 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 R...

Page 28: ...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 eme...

Page 29: ...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 4 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 30: ...brake pedal EAU13121 Fuel tank cap To remove the fuel tank cap Slide the 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 1 1 Fuel...

Page 31: ...nity 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 f...

Page 32: ... of 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 overf...

Page 33: ...the exhaust 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 EAU42750 Rider seat To remove the rider seat 1 Insert the key into the seat lock and then turn it count...

Page 34: ... the rider seat See page 4 14 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 the seat 1 P...

Page 35: ...A See page 7 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 co...

Page 36: ...r 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 certain situations See page 4 18 for an explanation of the ignition circuit cut off system 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 the sides...

Page 37: ...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 U...

Page 38: ... 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 39: ... 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 4 12 4 13 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 7 9 Front brake Ch...

Page 40: ...le and grip housing 7 13 7 20 Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 7 20 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 7 13 7 15 Brake and shift pedals Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary 7 21 Brake and clutch levers Make sure that operation is smooth Lubr...

Page 41: ...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 17 ITEM CHECKS PAGE U27B22E0 book Page 3 Wednesday May 19 2010 9 45 AM ...

Page 42: ...omatically 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 43: ...ifting 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 not...

Page 44: ...e 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 operati...

Page 45: ...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 U27B22E0 book Page 4 Wednesday May 19 2010 9 45 AM ...

Page 46: ...n 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 1 for more in formation about carbon monox ide WARNING EWA15460 Brake discs calipers ...

Page 47: ...he 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 U27B22E0 book Page 2 Wednesday May 19 ...

Page 48: ...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 49: ...ree 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 Replace Every 4 years 6 Wheels Check runout and for damage 7 Tires Check tread depth and for dam age Replace if necessary Check air pressure Correct if necessary 8 Wheel bearings Check be...

Page 50: ...one 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 based grease 18 Sidestand switch Check operation 19 Front fork Check operation and for oil leak age 20 Shock absorber as sembly...

Page 51: ...with lithium soap based grease 22 Engine oil Change Check oil level and 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 head...

Page 52: ... 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 U27B22E0 book Page 7 Wednesday May 19 2010 9 45 AM ...

Page 53: ...g 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 en...

Page 54: ...d 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 t...

Page 55: ...nt 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 1...

Page 56: ... 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 c...

Page 57: ...ng 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 eleme...

Page 58: ...ion chart EAU32656 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 air...

Page 59: ... decreases riding stability and can lead to loss of control The replacement of all wheel 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 m...

Page 60: ...ced 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 EAU50270 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 Periodically check the clutch le ver free play and if necessary adjus...

Page 61: ... 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 62: ...ront 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 be...

Page 63: ... is above the minimum level mark and replenish if necessary A low brake fluid level may indicate worn brake pads and or brake system leakage If the brake fluid level is low be sure to check the brake pads for wear and the brake system for leakage Observe these precautions When checking the fluid level make sure that the top of the brake fluid reservoir is level Use only the recommended quality bra...

Page 64: ...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 or whenever they are damaged or leak ing Oil seals Replace every two years Brake hoses Replace every four years EAU23040 Drive belt slack The drive belt slack should be checked and adjusted at the inte...

Page 65: ...s 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 in ternal rusting and cause interfer ence with cable movement Replace damaged cables as soon as possi ble to prevent unsafe conditions EWA10711 EAU49920 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and...

Page 66: ...fore 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 should be checked before each ride and the lever pivots should be lu bricated if necessary Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease U27B22E0 book Page 21 Wednesday May 19 2010 9 45 AM ...

Page 67: ...k 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 lubricat ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart Recommended lubricants Brake lever Silicone grease Clutch lever Lithium soap based grease R...

Page 68: ...ondition 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 securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10751 2 While applying the front brake push down hard on the handlebars several times to check if the front fork compresses an...

Page 69: ...ng 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 or if the wheel does not turn smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check the wheel bearings EAU50210 Battery The battery is located under the rider seat See page 4 14 This model is equipped with a VRLA Val...

Page 70: ...A16521 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 NOTICE When removing the battery be sure the key is turned to OFF then d...

Page 71: ...estion 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 EWA15131 1 Fuse box 2 Main fuse 3 Fuel injection system fuse 4 Fuel injection system spare fuse 3 4 2 1 1 Ignition fuse 2 Signaling system fuse 3 Parking lighting f...

Page 72: ...he glass the luminosity 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 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 screw...

Page 73: ...ulb cov er make sure the TOP mark faces up wards 6 Install the headlight unit by install ing the screws 7 Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary 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 1 Headlight coupler 2 Headlight bulb cover 1 Headligh...

Page 74: ...ght bulb 1 Remove the turn signal lens by re moving 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 Tail brake light bulb 1 1 Screw 1 Turn signal l...

Page 75: ...ving the nuts and washers 3 Remove the burnt out bulb by pull ing it out 4 Insert a new bulb into the socket 5 Install the license plate light lens by installing the washers and the nuts 6 Install the license plate light unit by installing the rubber dampers washers and the nuts 1 Nut 2 Washer 3 Rubber damper 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 Nut 2 Washer 1 License plate light bulb 1 2 1 U27B22E0 book Page 30 Wednesd...

Page 76: ...front and rear wheel or performing other maintenance requiring the motorcycle to stand up right Check that the motorcycle is in a stable and level position before starting any maintenance 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 ava...

Page 77: ...l systems your self However should your motorcycle 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 EWA...

Page 78: ... vehicle 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 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 T...

Page 79: ...ffler 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 rins...

Page 80: ...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 win...

Page 81: ...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 82: ...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 tu...

Page 83: ...placement 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 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 Manufacturer model NGK CPR7EA 9 ...

Page 84: ...ront 225 kPa 2 25 kgf 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 Recommended fluid DOT 4 Rear brake Type Single disc brake Operation Right foot operation Recommended fluid DOT 4 Front suspension Type Telescopic fork Spri...

Page 85: ...or 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 U27B22E0 book Page ...

Page 86: ...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 4 14 Record the information on this label in the space p...

Page 87: ...rson 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 device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoper ative by any person U27B22E0 book Page 2 Wednesd...

Page 88: ...8 Immobilizer system 4 1 Immobilizer system indicator light 4 5 Indicator lights and warning lights 4 4 L Labels location 1 1 License plate light bulb replacing 7 30 M Main switch steering lock 4 2 Maintenance and lubrication periodic 7 4 Maintenance emission control system 7 3 Matte color caution 8 1 Model label 10 1 Multi function meter unit 4 5 N Neutral indicator light 4 4 Noise regulation for...

Page 89: ...INDEX Turn signal switch 4 9 V Valve clearance 7 13 Vehicle identification number 10 1 W Wheel bearings checking 7 24 Wheels 7 15 U27B22E0 book Page 2 Wednesday May 19 2010 9 45 AM ...

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