2000 YAMAHA XV535 Owners Manual

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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1. Turn the main switch to ÒONÓ and
the engine stop switch to Ò Ó.
2. Shift the transmission into neutral.
NOTE:
When the transmission is in neutral, the
neutral indicator light should be on. If
the light does not come on, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect it.
3. Turn on the starter (choke) and
completely close the throttle grip.
4. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
NOTE:
If the engine fails to start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, then
try again. Each attempt should be as
short as possible to preserve the bat-
tery. Do not crank the engine more
than 10 seconds on any one attempt.
5. After starting the engine, move the
starter (choke) to the halfway posi-
tion.
NOTE:
For maximum engine life, never accel-
erate hard with a cold engine!
6. After the engine is warm, turn off
the starter (choke) completely.
NOTE:
The engine is warm when it responds
normally to the throttle with the starter
(choke) turned off.
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Starting a warm engine
The starter (choke) is not required
when the engine is warm.
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CAUTION:
See the ÒEngine break-inÓ section
prior to operating the motorcycle for
the first time.

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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1. Shift pedal
N. Neutral
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Shifting
The transmission lets you control the
amount of power you have available at
a given speed for starting, accelerating,
climbing hills, etc. The use of the shift
pedal is shown in the illustration.
To shift into neutral, depress the shift
pedal repeatedly until it reaches the
end of its travel, then raise the pedal
slightly.
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CAUTION:
lDo not coast for long periods
with the engine off, and do not
tow the motorcycle a long dis-
tance. Even with gears in neu-
tral, the transmission is only
properly lubricated when the
engine is running. Inadequate
lubrication may damage the
transmission.
lAlways use the clutch when
changing gears. The engine,
transmission, and driveline are
not designed to withstand the
shock of forced shifting and
can be damaged by shifting
without using the clutch.
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Recommended shift points
(for Switzerland only)
The recommended shift points are
shown in the table below.
NOTE:
When shifting two gears down from 4th
to 2nd, bring your motorcycle to a
speed of 35 km/h.
Acceleration shift point
(km/h)
1st®2nd
2nd®3rd
3rd®4th
4th®5th23
36
50
60

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Tips for reducing fuel
consumption
Your motorcycleÕs fuel consumption
depends to a large extent on your
riding style. The following tips can help
reduce fuel consumption:
lWarm up the engine before riding.
lTurn off the starter (choke) as
soon as possible.
lShift up swiftly and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
lDo not double-clutch or rev the en-
gine while shifting down and avoid
high engine speeds with no load
on the engine.
lTurn 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-in
There is never a more important period
in the life of your motorcycle than the
period between zero and 1,000 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
1,000 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.
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0 ~ 150 km
Avoid operation above 1/3 throttle.
Stop the engine and let it cool for 5 to
10 minutes after every hour of opera-
tion. 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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CAUTION:
After 1,000 km of operation, be sure
to replace the engine oil, oil filter
and final gear oil.

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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1,000 km and beyond
Avoid prolonged full-throttle operation.
Vary speed occasionally.
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CAUTION:
If any engine trouble should occur
during the break-in period, consult a
Yamaha dealer immediately.
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Parking
When parking the motorcycle, stop the
engine and remove the ignition key.
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The exhaust system is hot. Park the
motorcycle in a place where pedes-
trians or children are not likely to
touch the motorcycle. Do not park
the motorcycle on a slope or soft
ground; the motorcycle may over-
turn.

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Tool kit ................................................................ 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication................. 6-2
Spark plugs ........................................................ 6-5
Engine oil............................................................ 6-7
Final gear oil ....................................................... 6-9
Air filter ............................................................. 6-10
Carburetor adjustment ...................................... 6-12
Idle speed adjustment ...................................... 6-13
Throttle cable free play inspection .................... 6-13
Valve clearance adjustment ............................. 6-14
Tires ................................................................. 6-14
Wheels ............................................................. 6-16
Clutch lever free play adjustment ..................... 6-17
Front brake lever free play adjustment ............. 6-17
Rear brake pedal height and free play
adjustment ...................................................... 6-18
Brake light switch adjustment ........................... 6-19
Checking the front brake pads and
rear brake shoes ............................................ 6-19Inspecting the brake fluid level.......................... 6-20
Brake fluid replacement .................................... 6-21
Cable inspection and lubrication ....................... 6-21
Throttle cable and grip lubrication ..................... 6-22
Brake and shift pedal lubrication ....................... 6-22
Brake and clutch lever lubrication ..................... 6-22
Sidestand lubrication......................................... 6-23
Rear suspension lubrication.............................. 6-23
Front fork inspection ......................................... 6-23
Steering inspection ........................................... 6-24
Wheel bearings ................................................. 6-24
Battery............................................................... 6-25
Fuse replacement ............................................. 6-27
Headlight bulb replacement .............................. 6-27
Turn signal and taillight bulb replacement ........ 6-29
Troubleshooting ................................................ 6-29
Troubleshooting chart ....................................... 6-30

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Periodic inspection, adjustment and lu-
brication will keep your motorcycle in
the safest and most efficient condition
possible. Safety is an obligation of the
motorcycle owner. The maintenance
and lubrication schedule chart should
be considered strictly as a guide to
general maintenance and lubrication
intervals. YOU MUST TAKE INTO
CONSIDERATION THAT WEATHER,
TERRAIN, GEOGRAPHICAL LOCA-
TIONS, AND A VARIETY OF INDIVID-
UAL USES ALL TEND TO DEMAND
THAT EACH OWNER ALTER THIS
TIME SCHEDULE TO SHORTER IN-
TERVALS TO MATCH THE ENVI-
RONMENT. The most important points
of motorcycle inspection, adjustment,
and lubrication are explained in the fol-
lowing pages.
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If you are not familiar with motor-
cycle service, this work should be
done by a Yamaha dealer.
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1. Tool kit
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Tool kit
The service information included in this
manual is intended to provide you, the
owner, with the necessary information
for completing some of your own pre-
ventive maintenance and minor re-
pairs. The tools provided in the ownerÕs
tool kit are to assist you in the perfor-
mance of periodic maintenance. How-
ever, some other tools such as a torque
wrench are also necessary to perform
the maintenance correctly.
NOTE:
If you do not have necessary tools re-
quired during a service operation, take
your motorcycle to a Yamaha dealer
for service.
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Modifications to this motorcycle not
approved by Yamaha may cause
loss of performance, and render it
unsafe for use. Consult a Yamaha
dealer before attempting any chang-
es.

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
NO. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSINITIAL
(1,000 km)EVERY
6,000 km
or
6 months
(whichever
comes first)12,000 km
or
12 months
(whichever
comes first)
1
*Fuel line¥ Check fuel hoses and vacuum hose for cracks or damage.
¥ Replace if necessary.ÖÖ
2 Spark plugs¥ Check condition.
¥ Clean, regap or replace if necessary.ÖÖÖ
3
*Fuel filter¥ Check condition.
¥ Replace if necessary.Ö
4
*Valves¥ Check valve clearance.
¥ Adjust if necessary.ÖÖÖ
5 Air filter¥ Clean or replace if necessary.ÖÖ
6
*Battery¥ Check electrolyte level and specific gravity.
¥ Correct or recharge if necessary.
¥ Make sure that the breather hose is properly routed.ÖÖ
7Clutch¥ Check operation.
¥ Adjust or replace cable.ÖÖÖ
8
*Front brake¥ Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
(See NOTE on page 6-4.)
¥ Correct accordingly.
¥ Replace brake pads if necessary.ÖÖÖ
9
*Rear brake¥ Check operation.
¥ Adjust brake pedal free play and replace brake shoes if necessary.ÖÖÖ
10
*Wheels¥ Check balance, runout, spoke tightness and for damage.
¥ Tighten spokes and rebalance, replace if necessary.ÖÖ