2000 YAMAHA XV1600A lights

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2-DESCRIPTIONLeft view1. Shift pedal (page 3-7)
2. Starter (choke) knob (page 3-12)
3. Fuel cock (page 3-11)
4. Rider seat (page 3-13)
5. Tool kit (page 6-1)6. Helmet holder (page 3-13)
7. Rear turn signal lights (page 6-31)
8. Tail/brake light (page 6-31)
9. Fuses (page 6-28)
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DESCRIPTION
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Right view10. Passenger footrest
11. Passenger seat
12. Fuel tank (page 3-9)
13. Fuel tank cap (page 3-9)
14. Headlight (page 6-29)
15. Front turn signal lights (page 6-31)16. Throttle stop screw (page 6-14)
17. Rear brake pedal (page 3-8)
18. Rider footrest
19. Rear shock absorber spring preload
adjusting nut (page 3-14)
20. Muffler
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Main switch/steering lock ...................................... 3-1
Indicator lights ...................................................... 3-2
Speedometer ........................................................ 3-3
Fuel gauge ............................................................ 3-4
Diagnosis device................................................... 3-4
Antitheft alarm (optional) ...................................... 3-4
Digital clock........................................................... 3-5
Handlebar switches .............................................. 3-6
Clutch lever ........................................................... 3-7
Shift pedal ............................................................. 3-7
Front brake lever ................................................... 3-8
Rear brake pedal .................................................. 3-8Fuel tank cap ....................................................... 3-9
Fuel ...................................................................... 3-9
Fuel tank breather hose ..................................... 3-10
Fuel cock ............................................................ 3-11
Starter (choke) knob .......................................... 3-12
Steering lock ...................................................... 3-12
Rider seat........................................................... 3-13
Helmet holder..................................................... 3-13
Adjusting rear shock absorber preload .............. 3-14
Sidestand ........................................................... 3-15
Sidestand/clutch switch operation check............ 3-16
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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(Parking)
The steering is locked in this position,
and the taillight and auxiliary light come
on but all other circuits are off. The key
can be removed in this position.
To use the parking position, first lock
the steering, then turn the key to “ ”.
Do not use this position for an extend-
ed length of time as the battery may
discharge.
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Indicator lights
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1. Fuel level indicator light “ ”
When the fuel level drops below ap-
proximately 3.5 L, this light will come
on. When this light comes on, switch
the fuel cock to “RES”. Then, fill the
tank at the first opportunity.
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2. High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator comes on when the
headlight high beam is used.
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3. Turn indicator light “ ”
This indicator flashes when the turn
switch is moved to the left or right.
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4. Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator comes on when the
transmission is in neutral.
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5. Engine trouble indicator light
“”
This indicator light will come on or flash
if trouble occurs in a monitoring circuit.
In such a case, take the motorcycle to a
Yamaha dealer to have the self-diag-
nostic systems checked.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Handlebar switches
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1. Pass switch “ ”
Press the switch to operate the passing
light.
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2. Dimmer switch
Turn the switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
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3. Turn signal switch
To signal a right-hand turn, push the
switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push the switch to “ ”. Once the
switch is released it will return to the
center position. To cancel the signal,
push the switch in after it has returned
to the center position.
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4. Horn switch “ ”
Press the switch to sound the horn.
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5. Engine stop switch
The engine stop switch is a safety de-
vice for use in an emergency such as
when the motorcycle overturns or if
trouble occurs in the throttle system.
Turn the switch to “ ” to start the en-
gine. In case of emergency, turn the
switch to “ ” to stop the engine.
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6. Lights switch
Turning the light switch to “ ”,
turns on the auxiliary light, meter lights
and taillight. Turning the light switch to
“ ” turns the headlight on also.
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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NOTE:Pre-operation checks should be made each time the motorcycle is used. Such an inspection can be thoroughly accom-
plished in a very short time; and the added safety it assures is more than worth the time involved.
WARNING
If any item in the PRE-OPERATION CHECK is not working properly, have it inspected and repaired before operating
the motorcycle.Fuel• Check fuel level.
• Fill with fuel if necessary.3-9 ~ 3-10
Lights, signals and
switches• Check for proper operation. 6-29 ~ 6-31 ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Recommended shift points
(for Switzerland only)The recommended shift points are
shown in the table below.CF-25ENOTE:@ When shifting two gears down from 4th
to 2nd, bring your motorcycle to a
speed of 35 km/h. @
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Tips for reducing fuel
consumptionYour motorcycle’s fuel consumption
depends to a large extent on your
riding style. The following tips can help
reduce fuel consumption:l
Warm up the engine before riding.
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Turn off the starter (choke) as
soon as possible.
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Shift up swiftly and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
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Do not double-clutch or rev the en-
gine while shifting down and avoid
high engine speeds with no load
on the engine.
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Turn off the engine instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time, i.e. in traffic jams, at traffic
lights or railroad crossings.
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Engine break-inThere is never a more important period
in the life of your motorcycle than the
period between zero and 1,600 km. For
this reason we ask that you carefully
read the following material. Because
the engine is brand new, you must not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1,600 km. The various parts in the en-
gine wear and polish themselves to the
correct operating clearances. During
this period, prolonged full throttle oper-
ation, or any condition which might re-
sult in excessive heating of the engine,
must be avoided.
Acceleration shift point
(km/h)
1st®2nd
2nd®3rd
3rd®4th
4th®5th23
36
50
60
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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