2000 YAMAHA XVS125 recommended 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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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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8In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives
with the oil or use oils of a
higher grade than “CD”. In
addition, do not use oils
labeled “ENERGY CONSERV-
ING II” or higher.
8Make sure that no foreign
material enters the crankcase.
9. Start the engine, and then let it
idle for several minutes while
checking it for oil leakage. If oil is
leaking, immediately turn the
engine off and check for the
cause.
10. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary. Recommended oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
With oil filter element
replacement:
1.6 L
Without oil filter element
replacement:
1.4 L
Total amount (dry engine):
1.75 L
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Cleaning the air filter
element
The air filter element should be
cleaned at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. Clean the air filter element
more frequently if you are riding in
unusually wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove the air filter case by
removing the bolts and loosening
the clamp screw.
1. Bolt (´2)
2. Clamp screw
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Checking the brake fluid
level
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air
to enter the brake system, possibly
causing it to become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake
fluid is above the minimum level mark
and replenish if necessary. A low
brake fluid level may indicate worn
brake pads and/or brake system
leakage. If the brake level is low, be
sure to check the brake pads for
wear and the brake system for leak-
age.
1. Mimimum level mark
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Observe these precautions:
8When checking the fluid level,
make sure that the top of the
master cylinder is level by turn-
ing the handlebars.
8Use only the recommended qual-
ity brake fluid, otherwise the rub-
ber seals may deteriorate, caus-
ing leakage and poor braking
performance.
8Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and
lead to poor braking perfor-
mance.8Be careful that water does not
enter the master cylinder when
refilling. Water will significantly
lower the boiling point of the fluid
and may result in vapor lock.
8Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts.
Always clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
8As the brake pads wear, it is nor-
mal for the brake fluid level to
gradually go down. However, if
the brake fluid level goes down
suddenly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cause. Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4
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Checking and lubricating the
cables
The operation of all control cables
and the condition of the cables
should be checked before each ride,
and the cables and cable ends
should be lubricated if necessary. If
a cable is damaged or does not move
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer
check or replace it.
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Damage to the outer sheath may
interfere with proper cable opera-
tion and will cause the inner cable
to rust. Replace a damaged cable
as soon as possible to prevent
unsafe conditions.
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Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals
The operation of the brake and shift
pedals should be checked before
each ride, and the pedal pivots
should be lubricated if necessary.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
(all-purpose grease)
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
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Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers
The operation of the brake and clutch
levers should be checked before
each ride, and the lever pivots should
be lubricated if necessary.
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Checking and lubricating the
sidestand
The operation of the sidestand
should be checked before each ride,
and the sidestand pivot and metal-to-
metal contact surfaces should be
lubricated if necessary.
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If the sidestand does not move up
and down smoothly, have a
Yamaha dealer check or repair it.
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Checking the front fork
The condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the peri-
odic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
To check the condition
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Securely support the motorcycle
so that there is no danger of it
falling over.
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
(all-purpose grease)
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
(all-purpose grease)
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Specifications
Model XVS125
Dimensions
Overall length 2,320 mm
Overall width 910 mm
Overall height 1,075 mm
Seat height 670 mm
Wheel base 1,530 mm
Ground clearance 150 mm
Minimum turning radius 2,900 mm
Basic weight (with oil and full
fuel tank)156 kg
Engine
Engine type Air-cooled 4-stroke, SOHC,
gasoline
Cylinder arrangement V-type 2-cylinder
Displacement 124 cm
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Bore ´Stroke 41.0 ´47.0 mm
Compression ratio 11:1
Starting system Electric starter
Lubrication system Wet sumpEngine oil
Type
Recommended engine oil
classification API Service SE, SF, SG type
or higher
cC
Be sure to use motor oils that do not contain anti-friction
modifiers. Passenger car motor oils (often labeled “Energy
Conserving”) contain anti-friction additives which will cause
clutch and/or starter clutch slippage, resulting in reduced
component life and poor engine performance.
Quantity
Without oil filter element
replacement 1.4 L
With oil filter element
replacement 1.6 L
Total amount (dry engine) 1.75 L
Air filter typeDry element
–10° 0° 10° 20° 30°
40°
SAE 10W/30
SAE 10W/40
SAE 20W/40
SAE 20W/50
–20°
SAE 15W/40 50°C
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