2000 YAMAHA XV125S oil

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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9 GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY ..................1-1
DESCRIPTION .....................................................2-1
Left view............................................................2-1
Right view .........................................................2-2
Controls/Instruments .......................................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ........................................................3-1
Main switch ......................................................3-1
Indicator lights..................................................3-1
Speedometer ....................................................3-2
Handlebar switches..........................................3-2
Clutch lever .......................................................3-4
Shift pedal.........................................................3-4
Front brake lever ..............................................3-4
Rear brake pedal ..............................................3-5
Fuel tank cap.....................................................3-5
Fuel ....................................................................3-6
Fuel cock ...........................................................3-7
Starter (choke) “1” .........................................3-8
Steering lock .....................................................3-8
Seat ...................................................................3-9
Helmet holder ...................................................3-9
Rear shock absorber adjustment ..................3-10
Sidestand ........................................................3-10Sidestand/clutch switch operation check .....3-11
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS.................................4-1
Pre-operation check list ...................................4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING
POINTS................................................................5-1
Starting the engine ..........................................5-1
Starting a warm engine ...................................5-3
Shifting..............................................................5-4
Recommended shift point
(for Switzerland only) ......................................5-4
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ...............5-5
Engine break-in ................................................5-5
Parking ..............................................................5-6
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR
REPAIR ................................................................6-1
Tool kit ..............................................................6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication............6-3
Panel removal and installation .......................6-6
Panel A ..............................................................6-6
Panel B ..............................................................6-7
Spark plugs .......................................................6-8
Engine oil ..........................................................6-9
Air filter ...........................................................6-12
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DESCRIPTION
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9. Battery (page 6-30)
10. Air filter (page 6-12)
11. Rear brake pedal (page 3-5, 6-21)
12. Oil filter (page 6-9)
13. Tool kit (page 6-1)14. Rear shock absorber spring preload
adjusting ring (page 3-10)
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Right view
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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Owners are personally responsible for their vehicle’s condition. Your motorcycle’s vital functions can start to
deteriorate quickly and unexpectedly, even if it remains unused (for instance, if it is exposed to the elements).
Any damage, fluid leak or loss of tire pressure could have serious consequences. Therefore, it is very important
that, in addition to a thorough visual inspection, you check the following points before each ride.
EAU00340PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Front brake9Check operation, free play, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
9Fill with DOT 4 (or DOT 3) brake fluid if necessary.
Rear brake9Check operation and free play.3-4 ~ 3-5, 6-20 ~ 6-24
9Adjust if necessary.
Clutch9Check operation and free play.
3-4, 6-19 ~ 6-20
9Adjust if necessary.
Throttle grip and housing9Check for smooth operation.
6-16, 6-27
9Lubricate.
Engine oil9Check oil level.
6-9 ~ 6-12
9Fill with oil if necessary.
Drive chain9Check chain slack and condition.
6-24 ~ 6-27
9Adjust if necessary.
Wheels and tires9Check tire pressure, wear, damage and spoke tightness.
6-17 ~ 6-19
9Tighten spokes if necessary.
Control and meter cable9Check for smooth operation.
6-27
9Lubricate if necessary.
Brake and shift pedal shafts9Check for smooth operation.
6-28
9Lubricate if necessary.
Brake and clutch lever pivots9Check for smooth operation.
6-28
9Lubricate if necessary.
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EAU00424Tips for reducing fuel
consumption
Your motorcycle’s fuel consump-
tion depends to a large extent on
your riding style. The following
tips can help reduce fuel consump-
tion:
8Warm up the engine before
riding.
8Turn off the starter (choke) as
soon as possible.
8Shift up swiftly and avoid high
engine speeds during accelera-
tion.
8Do not double-clutch or rev the
engine while shifting down
and avoid high engine speeds
with no load on the engine.
8Turn off the engine instead of
letting it idle for an extended
length of time, i.e. in traffic
jams, at traffic lights or rail-
road crossings.
EAU00436Engine break-in
There is never a more important
period in the life of your motorcy-
cle than the period between zero
and 1,000 km. For this reason we
ask that you carefully read the fol-
lowing material. Because the
engine is brand new, you must not
put an excessive load on it for the
first 1,000 km. The various parts in
the engine wear and polish them-
selves to the correct operating
clearances. During this period, pro-
longed full throttle operation, or
any condition which might result in
excessive heating of the engine,
must be avoided.
EAU004430 ~ 150 km
Avoid operation above 1/3 throttle.
Stop the engine and let it cool for 5
to 10 minutes after every hour of
operation. Vary the speed of the
motorcycle from time to time. Do
not operate it at one set throttle
position.
150 ~ 500 km
Avoid prolonged operation above
1/2 throttle. Rev the motorcycle
freely through the gears, but do
not use full throttle at any time.
500 ~ 1,000 km
Avoid cruising speeds in excess of
3/4 throttle.
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After 1,000 km of operation, be
sure to replace the engine oil and
oil filter.
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Every
Every
6,000 km 12,000 km
No. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSINITIAL or or
1,000 km 6 months 12 months
(Whichever (Whichever
comes first) comes first)
11 * Wheel bearings9Check bearing for looseness or damage.
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9Replace if necessary.
9Check swingarm pivoting point for play.
12 * Swingarm9Correct if necessary.
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9Lubricate with molybdenum disulfide grease every 24,000 km or
24 months (whichever comes first).
9Check chain slack.
Every 1,000 km and after washing
13 Drive chain9
Adjust if necessary. Make sure that the rear wheel is properly aligned.the motorcycle or riding in the rain9Clean and lubricate.
9Check bearing play and steering for roughness.
14 * Steering bearings9Correct accordingly.
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9Lubricate with lithium soap base grease every 24,000 km or
24 months (whichever comes first).
15 * Chassis fasteners9Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
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9Tighten if necessary.
16 Sidestand9Check operation.
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9Lubricate and repair if necessary.
17 * Sidestand switch9Check operation.
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9Replace if necessary.
18 * Front fork9Check operation and for oil leakage.
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9Correct accordingly.
19 *Rear shock absorber 9Check operation and shock absorbers for oil leakage.
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assemblies9Replace shock absorber assembly if necessary.
20 * Carburetor9Check engine idling speed and starter operation.
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9Adjust if necessary.
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NOTE:
8The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
8Hydraulic brake system
8When disassembling the master cylinder or caliper, always replace the brake fluid. Check the brake fluid
level regularly and fill as required.
8Replace the oil seals on the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper every two years.
8Replace the brake hoses every four years or if cracked or damaged.
* Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, they should be serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
Every
Every
6,000 km 12,000 km
No. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSINITIAL or or
1,000 km 6 months 12 months
(Whichever (Whichever
comes first) comes first)
9Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.
21 Engine oil9Correct if necessary.ÖÖÖ
9Change. (Warm engine before draining.)
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Engine oil filter element9Replace.ÖÖ
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EAU01523Engine oil
Oil level inspection
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
place and hold it in an upright
position. Warm up the engine
for several minutes.
NOTE:
Be sure the motorcycle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the oil level. A slight tilt toward the
side can result in false readings.
1. Oil level window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
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Installation
1. Measure the electrode gap
with a wire thickness gauge
and, if necessary, adjust the
gap to specification.
2. Clean the gasket surface. Wipe
off any grime from the
threads.
3. Install the spark plug and tight-
en it to the specified torque.
a. Spark plug gap
NOTE:
If a torque wrench is not available
when you are installing a spark
plug, a good estimate of the cor-
rect torque is 1/4 to 1/2 turn past
finger tight. Have the spark plug
tightened to the specified torque as
soon as possible.
4. Install the spark plug caps.
Spark plug gap:
0.6 ~ 0.7 mm
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
12.5 Nm (1.25 m0kg)
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2. With the engine stopped,
check the oil level through the
level window located at the
lower part of the right side
crankcase cover.
NOTE:
Wait a few minutes until the oil
level settles before checking.
3. The oil level should be
between maximum level and
minimum level marks. If the
level is low, fill engine with
sufficient oil to raise it to the
specified level.
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Engine oil and oil filter element
replacement
1. Warm up the engine for a few
minutes.
2. Stop the engine. Place an oil
pan under the engine and
remove the oil filler cap.
1. Oil filler cap
3. Remove the drain plug and
drain the oil.
1. Engine oil drain plug
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