2000 YAMAHA XVS125 bulb

Tires .................................................................6-16
Spoke wheels ..................................................6-19
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ..................6-19
Adjusting the brake lever free play...................6-20
Adjusting the brake pedal position and
free play .........................................................6-21
Adjusting the rear brake light switch ................6-22
Checking the front brake pads and
rear brake shoes ............................................6-23
Checking the brake fluid level ..........................6-24
Changing the brake fluid ..................................6-25
Drive chain slack ..............................................6-25
Lubricating the drive chain ...............................6-27
Checking and lubricating the cables ................6-28
Checking and lubricating the brake and
shift pedals.....................................................6-28
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers ...................................................6-29
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ...........6-29
Checking the front fork .....................................6-29
Checking the steering ......................................6-30
Checking the wheel bearings ...........................6-31
Battery..............................................................6-31
Replacing the fuses .........................................6-33
Replacing the headlight bulb ...........................6-34
Replacing a turn signal light bulb .....................6-36Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ....................6-36
Supporting the motorcycle ...............................6-37
Front wheel ......................................................6-38
Rear wheel .......................................................6-39
Troubleshooting ...............................................6-41
Troubleshooting chart ......................................6-42
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE .............7-1
Care ...................................................................7-1
Storage ..............................................................7-4
SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................8-1
Specifications .....................................................8-1
Conversion table ................................................8-5
CONSUMER INFORMATION ..............................9-1
Identification numbers ........................................9-1
Key identification number...................................9-1
Vehicle identification number .............................9-1
Model label.........................................................9-2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Replacing the headlight bulb
This motorcycle is equipped with a
quartz bulb headlight. If the headlight
bulb burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove the headlight unit by
removing the screws.
1. Screw (´2)
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2. Disconnect the headlight cou-
pler, and then remove the head-
light unit and bulb cover.
1. Headlight coupler 1. Bulb cover
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3. Unhook the headlight bulb hold-
er, and then remove the defec-
tive bulb.
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Headlight bulbs get very hot.
Therefore, keep flammable prod-
ucts away from a lit headlight bulb,
and do not touch the bulb until it
has cooled down.
4. Place a new bulb into position,
and then secure it with the bulb
holder.
1. Bulb holder
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Do not touch the glass part of the
headlight bulb to keep it free from
oil, otherwise the transparency of
the glass, the luminosity of the
bulb, and the bulb life will be
adversely affected. Thoroughly
clean off any dirt and fingerprints
on the headlight bulb using a cloth
moistened with alcohol or thinner.
5. Install the bulb cover, and then
connect the coupler.
1. Do not touch this area
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6. Install the headlight unit by
installing the screws.
7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust
the headlight beam if necessary.
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Replacing a turn signal light
bulb
1. Remove the turn signal lens by
removing the screws.
1. Screw (´2)
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2. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise.
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the
screws.
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Do not overtighten the screws,
otherwise the lens may break.
1. Bulb
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Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb
1. Remove the tail/brake light lens
by removing the screws.
1. Screw (´2)
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2. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise.
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the
screws.
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Do not overtighten the screws,
otherwise the lens may break.
1. Bulb
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Supporting the motorcycle
Since this model is not equipped with
a centerstand, follow these precau-
tions when removing the front and
rear wheel or performing other main-
tenance requiring the motorcycle to
stand upright. Check that the motor-
cycle is in a stable and level position
before starting any maintenance. A
strong wooden box can be placed
under the engine for added stability.
To service the front wheel
1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcy-
cle by using a motorcycle stand
or, if an additional motorcycle
stand is not available, by placing
a jack under the frame in front of
the rear wheel.
2. Raise the front wheel off the
ground by using a motorcycle
stand.To service the rear wheel
Raise the rear wheel off the ground
by using a motorcycle stand or, if a
motorcycle stand is not available, by
placing a jack either under each side
of the frame in front of the rear wheel
or under each side of the swingarm.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Battery
Type GT6B-3
Voltage, capacity 12 V, 6 Ah
Headlight typeHalogen bulb
Bulb voltage, wattage ´quantity
Headlight 12 V, 60/55 W ´1
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21 W ´1
Front flasher light 12 V, 21 W ´2
Rear flasher light 12 V, 21 W ´2
Auxiliary light 12 V, 4 W ´1
Meter light 12 V, 1.7 W ´1
Neutral indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ´1
High beam indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ´1
Turn indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ´1
Engine indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ´1
Fuses
Main fuse 30 A
Headlight fuse 15 A
Signaling system fuse 10 A
Ignition fuse 10 A
Carburetor heater fuse 10 A
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