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Owners Manual - Page 7
... oil ...6-12 Cleaning the air filter element ...6-13 Carburetors ...6-14 Checking the engine idling speed ...6-14 Checking the throttle cable free play ...6-15 Valve clearance ...6-15 Tires (XVS11X) ...6-15 Tires (XVS11AWX/XVS11ATX) ...6-18 Spoke wheels (XVS11X) ...6-20 Cast wheels (XVS11AWX/XVS11ATX) ...6-20 Accessories and replacement parts ...6-21 Adjusting the clutch lever free play ...6-22...
Owners Manual - Page 10
... therefore, it is changed. G Wear a face shield or goggles. G Never touch the engine or exhaust system during operation to maintain control of head injuries. Modifications may cause severe personal ...the control levers, footrests, or wheels and cause injury or an accident. Loading and accessories Adding accessories or cargo to an impairment of an accident, use . G The use of original ...
Owners Manual - Page 11
... kept to a minimum. • Bulky or large accessories may become unstable in mind: G Cargo and accessory weight should be responsible for use of the operator, passenger, accessories and cargo must personally be kept as low and close to minimize imbalance or instability. Accessories Genuine Yamaha accessories have been specifically designed for the proper selection, installation and...
Owners Manual - Page 12
...in another vehicle, make sure that it is ...manual type).
If it may fall over , gasoline may leak out of the carburetor or fuel tank. When parking the motorcycle, note the following: • The engine...accessories are poisonous and may cause loss of consciousness and death within a short time.
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Gasoline and exhaust gas G GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: • Always turn the engine...
Owners Manual - Page 21
... dealer check the selfdiagnosis system. EAU11020
Engine trouble warning light " " This warning light comes on or flashes when an electrical circuit monitoring the engine is low.
If the warning light...2. 3. 4. 5. Neutral indicator light " " This indicator light comes on when the transmission is switched on.
The electrical circuit of the warning light can be checked by turning ...
Owners Manual - Page 23
...a self-canceling system, the turn , push this switch to " ". Engine stop the engine in after the vehicle has traveled both about 150 m (490 ft) and for smooth clutch operation... self-canceling system only operates when the vehicle is stuck.
When released, the switch returns to the center position. ECA10050
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The lever should be canceled manually by pushing the switch in case of ...
Owners Manual - Page 24
... located on the left side of the engine and is used in combination with the clutch lever when shifting the gears of the 5-speed constant-mesh transmission equipped on this motorcycle. NOTE: Use ...Shift pedal
The shift pedal is located on the left side of the 5-speed constant-mesh transmission equipped on this motorcycle. To apply the front brake, pull the lever toward the handlebar grip...
Owners Manual - Page 26
...premium unleaded fuel. Your Yamaha engine has been designed to the fuel system or vehicle performance problems.
WARNING
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CAUTION: Use only unleaded gasoline. Use of unleaded fuel will ...cloth, since fuel may overflow when the fuel warms up and expands. INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
EAU13211 ECA10070
Fuel
CAUTION: Immediately wipe off spilled fuel with a pump octane number [(R+M)/2]...
Owners Manual - Page 36
... to the following functions. G It cuts the running engine when the transmission is in gear and the sidestand is not pulled.
G It prevents starting when the transmission is in gear and the clutch lever is pulled, but...) has the following procedure. G It prevents starting when the transmission is in gear and the sidestand is up, but the sidestand is noted, have a Yamaha dealer...
Owners Manual - Page 37
Move the sidestand down . Shift the transmission into gear. 9. NOTE: This check is most reliable if performed with a warmed-up . 11. Shift the transmission into the neutral position. 5. Does the engine start switch.
Move the sidestand down . 2. Move the sidestand up engine. INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
With the engine turned off: 1.
Move the sidestand up. 7. The ...
Owners Manual - Page 41
... a few seconds, and then try again. Do not crank the engine more than 10 seconds on and completely close the throttle. (See page 3-9.) 5. Turn the fuel cock lever to preserve the battery. CAUTION:
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The oil level warning light should be met: G The transmission is turned to "ON", and then go off system to...
Owners Manual - Page 43
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CAUTION:
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1. Shift pedal 2. Always use the clutch while changing gears to the next higher gear.
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5-3 Shift the transmission into the neutral position.) 6. Follow the same procedure when shifting to avoid damaging the engine, transmission,
To start out and accelerate 1. and drive train, which are shown in . 5. Inadequate lubrication may damage the...
Owners Manual - Page 44
...NOTE: Always shift gears at the recommended shift points. EAU16700
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To decelerate 1. Shift the transmission into first gear when the motorcycle reaches 25 km/h (15.5 mi/h). The various parts in...to the correct operating clearances. Shift the transmission into the neutral position when the motorcycle is never a more important period in the life of your engine than the period between 0 and 1600...
Owners Manual - Page 46
...ARE ALSO VITAL TO PROPER ENGINE OPERATION AND MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE. YAMAHA DEALERS ARE TRAINED AND EQUIPPED TO PERFORM THESE PARTICULAR SERVICES.
1. ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT ARE THE MAINTENANCE SERVICES RELATED TO EMISSIONS CONTROL. Periodic inspection, adjustment and lubrication will keep your vehicle in the performance of the owner. Owner's tool kit
The owner's tool kit is an obligation of...
Owners Manual - Page 48
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
EAU17600
Periodic maintenance ...fuel hoses for cracks or damage. • Replace if necessary. • Replace. • Check condition. • Adjust gap and clean. • Replace every 8000 mi (13000 km) or 12 months. • Check and adjust valve clearance when engine... tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the service. 6-3
Owners Manual - Page 54
...MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
3. Check each spark plug is a medium-tolight tan (the ideal color when the vehicle is not ...and replace it to specification.
Place the spark plug cover in the owner's tool kit.
Remove the spark plug... 0.7-0.8 mm (0.028-0.031 in the engine have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. 3. diagnose such problems yourself. Measure the spark plug gap ...
Owners Manual - Page 56
...engine oil filler cap and drain bolt to prevent clutch slippage (since the engine oil also lubricates the clutch), do not use oils with a diesel specification of "CD" or oils of the recommended engine...on, immediately turn the engine off and have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. 7. NOTE: Have a...engine oil drain bolt, and then tighten it if necessary. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR...
Owners Manual - Page 60
... throttle grip. To prevent this model.
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The tire air pressure must be checked and adjusted on cold tires (i.e., when the temperature of the tires equals the ambient temperature). Tire air pressure The tire air pressure should measure 4.0-6.0 mm (0.16-0.24 in improper air-fuel mixture and/or engine noise. Periodically check the throttle cable free play...
Owners Manual - Page 96
... immediately below. MODELS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY include those used in material and workmanship for warranty by this warranty with all U.S. Parts used for inspection and repairs at the time of charge, repair or replace any subsequent purchaser, it not to normal wear or routine maintenance. SPECIFIC EXCLUSIONS from the factory. Engine Displacement Under 50cc 50cc to 169cc...
Owners Manual - Page 97
... cancelled if I .N. (frame number), dealer number (or dealer's name) as described in the Owner's Manual instead of having the dealer do them? A. If a question or problem arises regarding the warranty, first contact the owner of normal maintenance services, non-warranty repairs, accident and collision damages, and oil, oil filters, air filters, spark plugs, and brake shoes...
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