2000 YAMAHA XV1600A light

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6 3. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.
4. Disconnect the hoses.5. Remove the air filter by removing
the screws.6. Tap the air filter lightly to remove
most of the dust and dirt and blow
out the remaining dirt with com-
pressed air as shown. If the air fil-
ter is damaged, replace it.
7. Reassemble by reversing the re-
moval procedure.
1. Screw (´ 2)
2. Hose (´ 2)
1. Screw (´ 2)
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EAU01746
Rear brake pedal height
adjustmentThe top of the brake pedal should be
positioned 100 mm above the top of
the footrest. If not, ask a Yamaha deal-
er to adjust it.
EW000109
WARNING
@ A soft or spongy feeling in the brake
pedal can indicate the presence of
air in the brake system. This air
must be removed by bleeding the
brake system before the motorcycle
is operated. Air in the system will
cause greatly diminished braking
capability and can result in loss of
control and an accident. Have a
Yamaha dealer inspect and bleed
the system if necessary. @
EAU00713
Brake light switch adjustmentThe rear brake light switch is activated
by the brake pedal and is properly ad-
justed when the brake light comes on
just before braking takes effect. To ad-
just the rear brake light switch, hold the
switch body so it does not rotate while
turning the adjusting nut.
Turn the adjusting nut in direction
a to
make the brake light come on earlier.
Turn the adjusting nut in direction
b to
make the brake light come on later.
a. Brake pedal height
1. Brake light switch
2. Adjusting nut
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6 Battery storage
When the motorcycle is not used for a
month or longer, remove the battery,
fully charge it and store it in a cool, dry
place.
EC000102
CAUTION:@ l
Completely recharge the bat-
tery before storing. Storing a
discharged battery can cause
permanent battery damage.
l
Use a battery charger designed
for a sealed-type (MF) battery.
Using a conventional battery
charger will cause battery dam-
age. If you do not have a sealed-
type battery charger, contact
your Yamaha dealer.
l
Always make sure the connec-
tions are correct when reinstall-
ing the battery.
@
EAU01749
Fuse replacementThe fuse boxes are located behind the
left side cover. Remove the bolt and
pull outward to remove the cover.
If a fuse is blown, turn off the main
switch and the switch of the circuit in
question. Install a new fuse of proper
amperage. Turn on the switches and
see if the electrical device operates. If
the fuse immediately blows again, con-
sult a Yamaha dealer.
EC000103
CAUTION:@ Do not use fuses of higher amper-
age rating than those recommend-
ed. Substitution of a fuse of
improper rating can cause extensive
electrical system damage and pos-
sibly a fire. @
1. Bolt
1. Signaling system fuse
2. Ignition fuse
3. Headlight fuse
4. Carburetor heater fuse
5. Odometer fuse
6. Spare fuse (´ 3)
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EAU00832
Headlight bulb replacementThis motorcycle is equipped with a
quartz bulb headlight. If the headlight
bulb burns out, replace the bulb as fol-
lows:
1. Remove the screws holding the
headlight assembly.2. Remove the headlight connector
and the bulb cover.
1. Main fuse
2. Spare fuseSpecified fuses:
Main fuse: 30 A
Ignition fuse: 15 A
Signaling system fuse: 10 A
Headlight fuse: 15 A
Carburetor heater fuse: 10 A
Odometer fuse: 5 A
1. Screw (´ 2)
1. Connector
2. Bulb holder cover
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6 3. Unhook the bulb holder and re-
move the defective bulb.
EW000119
WARNING
@ Keep flammable products and your
hands away from a bulb while it is
on, as it is hot. Do not touch a bulb
until it cools down. @4. Put a new bulb into position and
secure it in place with the bulb
holder.
EC000105
CAUTION:@ Avoid touching the glass part of a
bulb. Keep it free from oil; other-
wise, the transparency of the glass,
life of the bulb, and luminous flux
will be adversely affected. If oil gets
on a bulb, thoroughly clean it with a
cloth moistened with alcohol or lac-
quer thinner. @5. Install the bulb cover and the
headlight connector. If the head-
light beam adjustment is neces-
sary, ask a Yamaha dealer to
make that adjustment.
1. Bulb holder
1. Don’t touch
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EAU00855*
Turn signal and tail/brake light
bulb replacement1. Remove the screws and the lens.
2. Push the bulb inward and turn it
counterclockwise.3. Place a new bulb in the socket.
Push the bulb inward and turn it
clockwise until it engages into the
socket.
4. Install the lens and the screws.
EC000108
CAUTION:@ Do not over-tighten the screws as
the lens may break. @
EAU01008
TroubleshootingAlthough Yamaha motorcycles receive
a rigid inspection before shipment from
the factory, trouble may occur during
operation.
Any problem in the fuel, compression,
or ignition systems can cause poor
starting and loss of power. The trouble-
shooting chart describes a quick, easy
procedure for making checks.
If your motorcycle requires any repair,
bring it to a Yamaha dealer. The skilled
technicians at a Yamaha dealership
have the tools, experience, and know-
how to properly service your motor-
cycle. Use only genuine Yamaha parts
on your motorcycle. Imitation parts may
look like Yamaha parts, but they are of-
ten inferior. Consequently, they have a
shorter service life and can lead to ex-
pensive repair bills.
1. Screw (´ 2)
1. Screw (´ 3)
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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ECA00010
CAUTION:@ l
Avoid using strong acidic wheel
cleaners, especially on spoked
wheels. If you do use such
products for hard-to-remove
dirt, do not leave it on any long-
er than instructed, then thor-
oughly rinse it off with water,
immediately dry the area and
apply a corrosion protection
spray.
l
Improper cleaning can damage
windshields, cowlings, panels
and other plastic parts. Use
only a soft, clean cloth or
sponge with mild detergent and
water to clean plastic.
l
Do not use any harsh chemical
products on plastic parts. Be
sure to avoid using cloths or
sponges which have been in
contact with strong or abrasive
cleaning products, solvent or
thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust re-
movers or inhibitors, brake flu-
id, antifreeze or electrolyte.
l
Do not use high-pressure wash-
ers or steam-jet cleaners since
they cause water seepage and
deterioration in the following ar-
eas: seals (of wheel bearings,
swingarm bearings, forks and
brakes), electric components
(couplers, connectors, instru-
ments, switches and lights),
breather hoses and vents.
l
For motorcycles equipped with
a windshield: Do not use strong
cleaners or hard sponges as
they will cause dulling or
scratching. Some cleaning
compounds for plastic may
leave scratches on the wind-
shield. Test the product on a
small hidden part of the wind-
shield to make sure they do not
leave any marks. If the wind-
shield is scratched, use a quali-
ty plastic polishing compound
after washing.
@
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Headlight typeQuar tz bulb (halogen)
Bulb voltage, wattage ´ quantity
Headlight 12 V, 60/55 W ´ 1
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21 W ´ 1
Turn signal lights 12 V, 21 W ´ 4
Auxiliary light 12 V, 4 W ´ 1
Meter light 14 V, 0.6 W ´ 4
Neutral indicator light 12 V, 1 W ´ 1
High beam indicator light 12 V, 1 W ´ 1
Turn indicator light 12 V, 1 W ´ 1
Fuel level indicator light LED ´ 1
Engine trouble indicator light LED ´ 1
Fuses
Main fuse 30 A
Ignition fuse 15 A
Signaling system fuse 10 A
Headlight fuse 15 A
Carburetor heater fuse 10 A
Odometer fuse 5 A
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