2000 YAMAHA XVZ1300A Owners Manual

Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!
As the owner of a XVZ1300A, you are benefiting from Yamaha’s vast experience in
and newest technology for the design and the manufacture of high-quality products,
which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability.
Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all your
XVZ1300A’s advantages. The owner’s manual does not only instruct you in how to
operate, inspect and maintain your motorcycle, but also in how to safeguard yourself
and others from trouble and injury.
In addition, the many tips given in this manual will help to keep your motorcycle in
the best possible condition. If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to con-
tact your Yamaha dealer.
The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides. So, remember to put
safety first!
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INTRODUCTION
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATIONParticularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED!
WARNING
Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death
to the
motorcycle operator, a bystander or a person inspecting or repairing the motorcycle.
CAUTION:A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the
motorcycle.NOTE:A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
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This manual should be considered a permanent part of this motorcycle and should remain
with it even if the motorcycle is subsequently sold.
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Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while
this manual contains the most current product information available at the time of printing,
there may be minor discrepancies between your motorcycle and this manual. If there is any
question concerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer.
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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WARNING
@ PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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XVZ1300A
OWNER’S MANUAL
© 1999 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st Edition, August 1999
All rights reserved. Any reprinting or
unauthorized use without the written
permission of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in Japan.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY
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2 DESCRIPTION
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3 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3
4 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
4
5 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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6 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6
7 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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8 SPECIFICATIONS
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9 CONSUMER INFORMATION
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INDEX
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GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY
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