2000 YAMAHA XVS125 engine oil

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY ..................1-1
DESCRIPTION ....................................................2-1
Left view .............................................................2-1
Right view ..........................................................2-2
Controls and Instruments ...................................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ........................................................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ...................................3-1
Indicator lights ....................................................3-2
Speedometer unit ..............................................3-2
Anti-theft alarm (optional)...................................3-3
Handlebar switches............................................3-3
Clutch lever ........................................................3-5
Shift pedal ..........................................................3-5
Brake lever .........................................................3-5
Brake pedal ........................................................3-6
Fuel tank cap .....................................................3-6
Fuel ....................................................................3-7
Fuel cock............................................................3-7
Starter (choke) lever ..........................................3-8
Helmet holder.....................................................3-9
Adjusting the shock absorber assemblies..........3-9
Sidestand .........................................................3-10
Ignition circuit cut-off system............................3-10PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...............................4-1
Pre-operation check list .....................................4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING
POINTS................................................................5-1
Starting the engine .............................................5-1
Starting a warm engine ......................................5-3
Shifting ...............................................................5-3
Recommended shift points
(for Switzerland only) .......................................5-4
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ....................5-4
Engine break-in ..................................................5-4
Parking ...............................................................5-5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR
REPAIR................................................................6-1
Owner’s tool kit ..................................................6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart .......6-2
Removing and installing panels .........................6-5
Checking the spark plugs...................................6-7
Engine oil and oil filter element ..........................6-9
Cleaning the air filter element ..........................6-12
Adjusting the carburetor ...................................6-14
Adjusting the engine idling speed ....................6-14
Adjusting the throttle cable free play ................6-15
Adjusting the valve clearance ..........................6-161
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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The condition of a vehicle is the ownerís responsibility. Vital components can start to deteriorate quickly and unexpect-
edly, even if the vehicle remains unused (for example, as a result of exposure to the elements). Any damage, fluid leak-
age or loss of tire air pressure could have serious consequences. Therefore, it is very important, in addition to a thor-
ough visual inspection, to check the following points before each ride.
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Pre-operation check list
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Front brake9Check operation, free play, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
3-5, 6-20–6-21, 6-23–6-25
9Add DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.
Rear brake9Check operation and free play.
3-6, 6-21–6-23
9Adjust if necessary.
Clutch9Check operation and free play.
3-5, 6-19–6-20
9Adjust if necessary.
Throttle grip and housing9Check smooth operation.
6-15
9Lubricate.
Engine oil9Check oil level.
6-9–6-10
9Add oil if necessary.
Drive chain9Check chain slack and condition.
6-25–6-27
9Adjust if necessary.
Wheels and tires9Check tire pressure, wear, damage and spoke tightness.
6-16–6-19
9Tighten spokes if necessary.
Control and meter cable9Check smooth operation.
6-28
9Lubricate if necessary.
Brake and shift pedal shafts9Check smooth operation.
6-28
9Lubricate if necessary.
Brake and clutch lever pivots9Check smooth operation.
6-29
9Lubricate if necessary.
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4. Turn the starter (choke) on and
completely close the throttle.
(See page 3-8 for starter (choke)
operation.)
5. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
NOTE:
If the engine fails to start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, and
then try again. Each starting attempt
should be as short as possible to pre-
serve the battery. Do not crank the
engine more than 10 seconds on any
one attempt.
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If the oil level warning light flickers
or remains on after starting, imme-
diately stop the engine, and then
check the engine oil level and the
vehicle for oil leakage. If neces-
sary, add engine oil, and then
check the warning light again. If
the warning light does not go off
after starting with sufficient engine
oil, have a Yamaha dealer check
the electrical circuit.
6. After starting the engine, move
the starter (choke) lever back
halfway.
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For maximum engine life, always
warm the engine up before starting
off. Never accelerate hard when
the engine is cold.
7. When the engine is warm, turn
the starter (choke) off.
NOTE:
The engine is warm when it responds
normally to the throttle with the starter
(choke) turned off.
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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0–1,000 km
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/3
throttle.
1,000–1,600 km
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/2
throttle.
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After 1,000 km of operation, the
engine oil must be changed and
the oil filter element replaced.
1,600 km and beyond
The vehicle can now be operated
normally.
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If any engine trouble should occur
during the engine break-in period,
immediately have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
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Parking
When parking, stop the engine, and
then remove the key from the main
switch.
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8Since the engine and exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where pedestri-
ans or children are not likely
to touch them.
8Do not park on a slope or on
soft ground, otherwise the
motorcycle may overturn.
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13 Drive chain¥ Check chain slack.
¥ Adjust if necessary. Make sure that the rear wheel is properly
aligned.
¥ Clean and lubricate.Every 1,000 km and after washing the
motorcycle or riding in the rain
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*Steering bearings¥ Check bearing play and steering for roughness.
¥ Correct accordingly.
¥ Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease every 24.000 km or 24
months (whichever comes first)ÖÖ
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*Chassis fasteners¥ Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
¥ Tighten if necessary.ÖÖ
16 Sidestand¥ Check operation.
¥ Lubricate and repair if necessary.ÖÖ
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*Sidestand switch¥ Check operation.
¥ Replace if necessary.ÖÖ Ö
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*Front fork¥ Check operation and for oil leakage.
¥ Correct accordingly.Ö
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*Rear shock absorber
assemblies¥ Check operation and shock absorbers for oil leakage.
¥ Replace shock absorber assembly if necessary.Ö
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*Carburetor¥ Check engine idling speed and starter operation.
¥ Adjust if necessary.ÖÖ Ö
21 Engine oil¥ Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.
¥ Correct accordingly.
¥ Change. (Warm engine before draining.)ÖÖ Ö
22 Engine oil filter element¥ Replace.ÖÖ
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*Front and rear brake
switches¥ Check operation.
¥ Correct accordingly.ÖÖ Ö
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*Moving parts and cables¥ Lubricate if necessary.ÖÖ No. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSInitial
1,000 kmEvery
6,000 kmEvery
12,000 kmAnnual
check
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To install the spark plugs
1. Measure the electrode gap with
a wire thickness gauge and, if
necessary, adjust the gap to
specification.
2. Clean the gasket surface. Wipe
off any grime from the threads.
3. Install the spark plug and tighten
it to the specified torque.
NOTE:
If a torque wrench is not available
when you are installing a spark plug,
a good estimate of the correct torque
is 1/4 to 1/2 turn past finger tight.
Have the spark plug tightened to the
specified torque as soon as possible.
4. Install the spark plug caps.
Spark plug gap:
0.6 – 0.7 mm
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
12.5 Nm (1.25 m0kg)
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a. Spark plug gap
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Engine oil and oil filter
element
The engine oil level should be
checked before each ride. In addition,
the oil must be changed and the oil
filter element replaced at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.
NOTE:
Make sure that the motorcycle is
positioned straight up when checking
the oil level. A slight tilt to the side
can result in a false reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
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93. Wait a few minutes until the oil
settles, and then check the oil
level through the check window
located at the bottom-right side
of the crankcase.
NOTE:
The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
4. If the engine oil is below the min-
imum level mark, add sufficient
oil of the recommended type to
raise it to the correct level.
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To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter element replace-
ment)
1. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2. Place an oil pan under the
engine to collect the used oil.
1. Engine oil filler cap
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and drain bolt to drain the oil
from the crankcase.
NOTE:
Skip steps 4–6 if the oil filter element
is not being replaced.
1. Engine oil drain bolt
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1. Oil level window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
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5. Remove and replace the oil filter
element and O-ring.
6. Install the oil filter element cover
by installing the bolts, then tight-
ening them to the specified
torque.
NOTE:
Make sure that the O-ring is properly
seated.
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7. Install the engine oil drain bolt,
and then tighten it to the speci-
fied torque.
8. Add the specified amount of the
recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil
filler cap.
Tightening torque:
Oil filter element cover bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m·kg)
4. Remove the oil filter element
cover by removing the bolts.
1. Bolt (´3) 1. Oil filter element
2. O-ring
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Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kg)
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