2000 YAMAHA XV535 Owners Manual

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GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY
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Motorcycles are fascinating vehicles, which can give you an unsurpassed feeling of power and freedom.
However, they also impose certain limits, which you must accept; even the best motorcycle does not ig-
nore the laws of physics.
Regular care and maintenance are essential for preserving your motorcycleÕs value and operating condi-
tion. Moreover, what is true for the motorcycle is also true for the rider: good performance depends on be-
ing in good shape. Riding under the influence of medication, drugs and alcohol is, of course, out of the
question. Motorcycle riders Ð more than car drivers Ð must always be at their mental and physical best.
Under the influence of even small amounts of alcohol, there is a tendency to take dangerous risks.
Protective clothing is as essential for the motorcycle rider as seat belts are for car drivers and passengers.
Always wear a complete motorcycle suit (whether made of leather or tear-resistant synthetic materials
with protectors), sturdy boots, motorcycle gloves and a properly fitting helmet. Optimum protective wear,
however, should not encourage carelessness. Though full-coverage helmets and suits, in particular, cre-
ate an illusion of total safety and protection, motorcyclists will always be vulnerable. Riders who lack criti-
cal self-control run the risk of going too fast and are apt to take chances. This is even more dangerous in
wet weather. The good motorcyclist rides safely, predictably and defensively Ð avoiding all dangers, in-
cluding those caused by others.
Enjoy your ride!
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DESCRIPTION
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Left view ............................................................................................. 2-1
Right view........................................................................................... 2-2
Controls/Instruments .......................................................................... 2-3

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DESCRIPTION
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Left view
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1. Headlight (page 6-27)
2. Air filter (page 6-10)
3. Rider seat (page 3-7)
4. Tool kit (page 6-1)
5. Passenger seat (page 3-7)6. Rear shock absorber spring
preload adjusting ring (page 3-9)
7. Main switch (page 3-1)
8. Starter (choke) Ò Ó (page 3-6)
9. Shift pedal (page 3-4)

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DESCRIPTION
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Right view
10. Rear turn signal light (page 6-29)
11. Sub fuel tank
12. Fuel tank (page 3-5)13. Front turn signal light (page 6-29)
14. Rear brake pedal (page 3-4)
15. Battery (page 6-25)

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DESCRIPTION
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Controls/Instruments
1. Clutch lever (page 3-3)
2. Speedometer (page 3-2)
3. Front brake lever (page 3-4)
4. Throttle grip (page 6-13)
5. Right handlebar switches (page 3-3)
6. Left handlebar switches (page 3-2)

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switch ........................................................................................ 3-1
Indicator lights .................................................................................... 3-1
Speedometer...................................................................................... 3-2
Handlebar switches ............................................................................ 3-2
Clutch lever ........................................................................................ 3-3
Shift pedal .......................................................................................... 3-4
Front brake lever ................................................................................ 3-4
Rear brake pedal................................................................................ 3-4
Fuel tank cap...................................................................................... 3-5
Fuel .................................................................................................... 3-5
Starter (choke) Ò Ó........................................................................... 3-6
Steering lock ...................................................................................... 3-6
Seats .................................................................................................. 3-7
Helmet holder ..................................................................................... 3-8
Rear shock absorber adjustment ....................................................... 3-9
Sidestand ........................................................................................... 3-9
Sidestand/clutch switch operation check ......................................... 3-10

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switch
The main switch controls the ignition
and lighting systems. Its operation is
described below.
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ON
Electrical circuits are switched on. The
engine can be started. The key cannot
be removed in this position.
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OFF
All electrical circuits are switched off.
The key can be removed in this posi-
tion.
1. Push
2. Release
3. Turn
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P (Parking)
The taillight and auxiliary light come on
but all other circuits are off. With the
key at ÒOFFÓ, push it into the main
switch and release it. Then turn it coun-
terclockwise to ÒPÓ, and remove it. (Do
not use this position for an extended
length of time as the battery may dis-
charge.) To cancel the parking, turn the
key clockwise.
1. High beam indicator light Ò Ó
2. Neutral indicator light Ò Ó
3. Turn indicator light Ò Ó
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Indicator lights
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High beam indicator light Ò Ó
This indicator comes on when the
headlight high beam is used.
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Neutral indicator light Ò Ó
This indicator comes on when the
transmission is in neutral.
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Turn indicator light Ò Ó
This indicator flashes when the turn
switch is moved to the left or right.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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1. Reset knob
2. Odometer
3. Trip odometer
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Speedometer
The speedometer shows riding speed.
This speedometer is equipped with an
odometer and trip odometer. The trip
odometer can be reset to Ò0Ó with the
reset knob. Use the trip odometer to
estimate how far you can ride on a tank
of fuel. This information will enable you
to plan fuel stops in the future.
1. Pass switch Ò Ó
2. Dimmer switch
3. Turn signal switch Ò Ó
4. Horn switch Ò Ó
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Handlebar switches
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Pass switch Ò Ó
Press the switch to operate the passing
light.
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Dimmer switch
Turn the switch to Ò Ó for the high
beam and to Ò Ó for the low beam.
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Turn signal switch Ò Ó
This model is equipped with self-can-
celling turn signals. To signal a right-
hand turn, push the switch to the right.
To signal a left-hand turn, push the
switch to the left. Once the switch is re-
leased it will return to the center posi-
tion. To cancel the signal, push the
switch in after it has returned to the
center position. If the switch is not can-
celled by hand, it will self-cancel after
the motorcycle has travelled at least
150 meters and 15 seconds have
passed. The self-cancelling mecha-
nism only operates when the motor-
cycle is moving. Therefore the signal
will not self-cancel while you are
stopped at an intersection.
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Horn switch Ò Ó
Press the switch to sound the horn.