2000 YAMAHA XVZ1300TF Owners Manual

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Shift pedalThe shift pedal is located on the left
side of the engine and is used in com-
bination with the clutch when shifting.
Use your toe or heel to shift up and
your toe to shift down.
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Front brake leverThe front brake lever is located on the
right handlebar. Pull it toward the han-
dlebar to apply the front brake.
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Rear brake pedalThe rear brake pedal is on the right
side of the motorcycle. Press down on
the brake pedal to apply the rear brake.
1. Shift pedal
1. Front brake lever
1. Rear brake pedal
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Fuel tank capTo remove
Slide the lock cover open, insert the
key and turn it 1/4 turn clockwise. The
lock will be released and the cap can
be removed.
To install
Make sure the arrow mark on the tank
cap is facing forward, then push the
tank cap into position. Turn the key
counterclockwise to the original posi-
tion and remove it. Close the lock cov-
er.
NOTE:@ This tank cap cannot be closed unless
the key is in the lock. The key cannot
be removed if the cap is not locked
properly. @
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WARNING
@ Be sure the cap is properly installed
and locked in place before riding the
motorcycle. @
1. Lock cover
2. Open
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FuelMake sure there is sufficient fuel in the
tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of
the filler tube as shown in the illustra-
tion.
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WARNING
@ Do not overfill the fuel tank. Avoid
spilling fuel on the hot engine. Do
not fill the fuel tank above the bot-
tom of the filler tube or it may over-
flow when the fuel heats up later and
expands. @
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CAUTION:@ Always wipe off spilled fuel immedi-
ately with a dry and clean soft cloth.
Fuel may deteriorate painted surfac-
es or plastic parts. @
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NOTE:@ If knocking or pinging occurs, use a dif-
ferent brand of gasoline or higher oc-
tane grade. @
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Fuel tank breather hoseThis model is equipped with a fuel tank
breather hose.
Before using this motorcycle:l
Check the hose connection.
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Check the hose for cracks or dam-
age and replace it if damaged.
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Make sure the end of the hose is
not blocked and clean it if neces-
sary.
1. Filler tube
2. Fuel level
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a
research octane number of 91 or
higher.
Fuel tank capacity:
Total:
22.5 L
Reserve:
3.5 L
1. Fuel tank breather hose
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Fuel cockThe fuel cock supplies fuel from the
tank to the carburetors while filtering it
also.
The fuel cock has three positions,
which should be set as shown in the il-
lustrations.
OFF
With the fuel cock in this position, fuel
will not flow. Always set the fuel cock to
this position when the engine is not
running.ON
With the fuel cock in this position, fuel
flows to the carburetors. Set the fuel
cock to this position when starting the
engine and while riding.RES
This indicates reserve. If you run out of
fuel while riding, set the fuel cock to this
position. Fill the tank at the first oppor-
tunity. Be sure to set the fuel cock back
to “ON” after refueling!OFF: closed position
ON: normal position
RES: reserve position
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Starter (choke) knobStarting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture, which is supplied by
the starter (choke).
Move the knob in direction
a to turn on
the starter (choke).
Move the knob in direction
b to turn off
the starter (choke).
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Rider seatTo remove
Remove the nuts and lift up the rider
seat.To install
Insert the projection on the rear of the
rider seat into the seat holder, then
tighten the nuts.
NOTE:@ Make sure that the rider seat is secure-
ly fitted. @
1. Starter (choke) knob
1. Nut (´ 2)
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
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Helmet holdersTo open a helmet holder, insert the key
in the lock and turn it as shown. To lock
the helmet holder, place the holder in
its original position and remove the
key.
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WARNING
@ Never ride with a helmet in either
helmet holder. The helmet may hit
objects, causing loss of control and
possibly an accident. @
1. Helmet holder (right)
2. Open
1. Helmet holder (left)
2. Open
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Saddlebags and travel trunk
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WARNING
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Always be sure to close and
lock the saddlebags and travel
trunk securely before operating
the motorcycle.
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Distribute weight evenly on
each side of the motorcycle.
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Never exceed the maximum
loading limit of 9 kg in each sad-
dlebag and the travel trunk. Im-
proper loading or overloading
can cause vehicle handling
problems leading to an accident
or personal injury.
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Read the Owner’s manual for
important loading and tire pres-
sure information.
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Total weight of rider, passen-
ger, accessories and cargo
must not exceed the motorcycle
load capacity shown in the
Owner’s Manual.
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Never ride above 120 km/h with
travel trunk and/or saddlebags
because handling could be af-
fected. This maximum speed
may be reduced by such factors
as improper loading, poor tire
or overall motorcycle condi-
tions, poor road surfaces or ad-
verse weather conditions.
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Saddlebags
To openInsert the key into the lock, turn it coun-
terclockwise, and then push it in.
To lockClose the lid. Then, turn the key clock-
wise and remove it.NOTE:@ Be sure to push down on both sides of
the lid so that each latch snaps into
place. @1. Saddlebag lock
2. Open
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Travel trunk
To open
1. Insert the key into the lock, turn it
counterclockwise, and then push it
in.2. Lift up the lid so that it will rest in
place as shown when it is re-
leased.
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CAUTION:@ Do not apply excessive pressure on
the travel trunk lid when it is open. @
1. Storage compartment
2. Storage pouch
1. Travel trunk lock
2. Open
1. Lid resting in opened position
2. Storage pouch
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