2000 YAMAHA XVZ1300A height

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Tool kit................................................................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication ................... 6-3
Spark plugs........................................................... 6-6
Engine oil .............................................................. 6-7
Final gear oil ....................................................... 6-10
Coolant ............................................................... 6-10
Carburetor adjustment ........................................ 6-11
Idle speed adjustment ........................................ 6-11
Throttle cable free play inspection ...................... 6-12
Valve clearance adjustment ................................ 6-12
Tires .................................................................... 6-13
Wheels ................................................................ 6-15
Clutch lever free play adjustment........................ 6-16
Front brake lever free play adjustment ................ 6-17
Rear brake pedal height adjustment ................... 6-17Brake light switch adjustment ............................. 6-18
Checking the front and rear brake pads ............. 6-19
Inspecting the brake fluid level ........................... 6-19
Brake fluid replacement ..................................... 6-21
Brake and shift pedal lubrication ........................ 6-21
Brake and clutch lever lubrication ...................... 6-22
Sidestand lubrication.......................................... 6-22
Front fork inspection ........................................... 6-23
Battery................................................................ 6-23
Fuse replacement .............................................. 6-25
Headlight bulb replacement ............................... 6-27
Turn signal and taillight bulb replacement .......... 6-28
Troubleshooting .................................................. 6-28
Troubleshooting chart ......................................... 6-29
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Front brake lever free play
adjustmentThe free play at the front brake lever
should be 2 ~ 5 mm.
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Turn the adjusting bolt in
direction
a to increase free play
or in direction
b to decrease free
play.
3. After adjusting, tighten the locknut.
EW000099
WARNING
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Check the brake lever free play.
Be sure the brake is working
properly.
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A soft or spongy feeling in the
brake lever can indicate the
presence of air in the brake sys-
tem. This air must be removed
by bleeding the brake system
before the motorcycle is operat-
ed. Air in the system will cause
greatly diminished braking ca-
pability and can result in loss of
control and an accident. Have a
Yamaha dealer inspect and
bleed the system if necessary.
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Rear brake pedal height
adjustmentThe top of the brake pedal should be
positioned 100 mm below the top of the
footrest. If not, ask a Yamaha dealer to
adjust it.
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting bolt
c. Free play
a. Brake pedal height
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8-SPECIFICATIONSSpecifications
Model XVZ1300A
Dimensions
Overall length 2,480 mm
Overall width 950 mm
Overall height 1,160 mm
Seat height 715 mm
Wheelbase 1,695 mm
Ground clearance 150 mm
Minimum turning radius 3,400 mm
Basic weight (with oil and full
fuel tank)
330 kg
Engine
Engine type Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement V type 4-cylinder
Displacement 1,294 cm
3
Bore ´ stroke 79 ´ 66 mm
Compression ratio 10:1
Starting system Electric starter
Lubrication system Wet sumpEngine oil
Ty p e
Recommended engine oil
classification API Service SE, SF, SG type or
higher
Quantity
Periodic oil change 3.5 L
With oil filter replacement 3.7 L
Total amount 4.3 L
-20˚ -10˚ 0˚
10˚20˚ 30˚
40˚50˚C
SAE 10W/30
SAE 15W/40SAE 20W/40SAE 20W/50
SAE 10W/40
CAUTION: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.
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10-INDEXAAdjusting front fork preload .................... 3-12
Adjusting rear shock absorber
preload ................................................ 3-13
Antitheft alarm (optional) ..........................3-3BBattery ................................................... 6-23
Brake and clutch lever lubrication........... 6-22
Brake and shift pedal lubrication ............ 6-21
Brake fluid replacement ......................... 6-21
Brake light switch adjustment ................. 6-18CCarburetor adjustment ........................... 6-11
Care.........................................................7-1
Checking the front and
rear brake pads ................................... 6-19
Clutch lever ..............................................3-5
Clutch lever free play adjustment ........... 6-16
Controls/Instruments ................................2-3
Coolant .................................................. 6-10DDimmer switch .........................................3-4EEngine break-in........................................5-5
Engine oil .................................................6-7
Engine overheat indicator light .................3-2
Engine stop switch ...................................3-5FFinal gear oil .......................................... 6-10
Front brake lever ......................................3-6
Front brake lever free play
adjustment .......................................... 6-17
Front fork inspection .............................. 6-23
Fuel ......................................................... 3-7
Fuel cock ................................................. 3-8
Fuel level indicator light ........................... 3-1
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-7
Fuse replacement.................................. 6-25GGive safety the right of way ..................... 1-1HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-4
Dimmer switch ................................... 3-4
Engine stop switch ............................. 3-5
Horn switch ........................................ 3-4
Lights switch ...................................... 3-5
Pass switch ........................................ 3-4
Start switch ........................................ 3-5
Turn signal switch .............................. 3-4
Headlight bulb replacement ................... 6-27
Helmet holders ...................................... 3-11
High beam indicator light ......................... 3-1
Horn switch ............................................. 3-4IIdentification number records................... 9-1
Idle speed adjustment ........................... 6-11
Indicator lights ......................................... 3-1
Engine overheat indicator light ........... 3-2
Fuel level indicator light ...................... 3-1
High beam indicator light .................... 3-1
Neutral indicator light.......................... 3-1
Oil level indicator light .........................3-2
Overdrive / Engine trouble
indicator light....................................3-2
Turn indicator light ..............................3-2
Inspecting the brake fluid level ...............6-19
KKey identification number .........................9-1LLeft view...................................................2-1
Lights switch ............................................3-5MMain switch ..............................................3-1
Model label ..............................................9-2NNeutral indicator light ...............................3-1OOil level indicator light ..............................3-2
Overdrive / Engine trouble indicator
light ........................................................3-2PParking.....................................................5-6
Pass switch ..............................................3-4
Periodic maintenance and lubrication .......6-3
Pre-operation check list ............................4-1RRear brake pedal .....................................3-6
Rear brake pedal height adjustment.......6-17
Rider seat ..............................................3-10
Right view ................................................2-2
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