2001 YAMAHA XV1600A oil change

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-5
5
EAU01128
Engine break-in There is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1,600 km. For this rea-
son, you should read the following ma-
terial carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1,600 km. The various parts in the en-
gine wear and polish themselves to the
correct operating clearances. During
this period, prolonged full-throttle oper-
ation or any condition that might result
in engine overheating must be avoided.
EAU01740*
0–1,000 km
Avoid prolonged operation above
1/3 throttle.
1,000–1,600 km
Avoid prolonged operation above
1/2 throttle.
ECA00026*
CAUTION:@ After 1,000 km of operation, the en-
gine oil and transfer case oil must
be changed, and the oil filter car-
tridge replaced. @
1,600 km and beyond
The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.
EC000049
CAUTION:@ If any engine trouble should occur
during the engine break-in period,
immediately have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle. @
E_5JA.book Page 5 Wednesday, September 13, 2000 6:06 PM

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-5
6
EAU03541
NOTE:@l
The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
l
Hydraulic brake service
• Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
• Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinder and caliper, and change the brake fluid.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
@23 Engine oil• Change.ÖÖÖÖÖ Ö
24 Engine oil filter cartridge•Replace.ÖÖÖ
25
*Transfer case oil• Check oil level.ÖÖ
• Change.ÖÖÖ
26*Front and rear brake
switches• Check operation.ÖÖÖÖÖ Ö
27 Moving parts and cables• Lubricate.ÖÖÖÖ Ö
28*Lights, signals and
switches• Check operation.
• Adjust headlight beam.ÖÖÖÖÖ Ö NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (´1,000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
1 10203040
E_5JA_Periodic.fm Page 5 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:28 PM

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-8
6
ECA00021
CAUTION:@ Do not use any tools to remove or
install the spark plug cap, otherwise
the ignition coil coupler may get
damaged. The spark plug cap may
be difficult to remove because the
rubber seal on the end of the cap fits
tightly. To remove the spark plug
cap, simply twist it back and forth
while pulling it out; to install it, twist
it back and forth while pushing it in. @
EAU03679
Engine oil and oil filter
cartridge The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter car-
tridge replaced at the intervals speci-
fied 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 posi-
tioned straight up when checking the oil
level. A slight tilt to the side can result in
a false reading. @2. Remove the rider seat. (See page
3-12 for rider seat removal and in-
stallation procedures.)3. Start the engine, warm it up until
the engine oil has reached a nor-
mal temperature of 60 °C, let it
continue to idle for ten seconds,
and then turn the engine off.
NOTE:@ To achieve the proper engine oil tem-
perature for an accurate oil level read-
ing, the engine must have first
completely cooled down, and then
warmed up again for several minutes to
normal operating temperature. @4. Wait a few minutes until the oil set-
tles, remove the oil filler cap, wipe
the dipstick clean, insert it back
into the oil filler hole (without
screwing it in), and then remove it
again to check the oil level.NOTE:@ The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks. @
E_5JA.book Page 8 Wednesday, September 13, 2000 6:06 PM

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-10
6 To change the engine oil
(with or without oil filter cartridge
replacement)
1. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2. Place an oil pan under the oil tank
to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and drain bolt to drain the oil from
the oil tank.
NOTE:@ Skip steps 4–8 if the oil filter cartridge is
not being replaced. @4. Place an oil pan under the engine
to correct the used oil.
5. Remove the engine oil drain bolt to
drain the oil from the crankcase.
6. Remove the oil filter cartridge with
an oil filter wrench.NOTE:@ An oil filter wrench is available at a
Yamaha dealer. @
7. Apply a thin coat of engine oil to
the O-ring of the new oil filter car-
tridge.NOTE:@ Make sure that the O-ring is properly
seated. @8. Install the new oil filter cartridge,
and then tighten it to the specified
torque with a torque wrench.
1. Engine oil drain bolt (oil tank)
1. Engine oil drain bolt (crankcase)
1. Engine oil filter cartridgeTightening torque:
Oil filter cartridge:
17 Nm (1.7 m·kg)
E_5JA.book Page 10 Wednesday, September 13, 2000 6:06 PM

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-12
6
EAU03395
Transfer case oil The transfer case oil level should be
checked before each ride. In addition,
the oil must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
To check the transfer case oil level
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.
NOTE:@ Make sure that the motorcycle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking the oil
level. A slight tilt to the side can result in
a false reading. @2. Remove the oil check bolt, and
then check the oil level in the
transfer case.NOTE:@ The oil should be at the brim of the
check hole. @3. If the oil is below the brim of the
check hole, remove the oil filler
cap, add sufficient oil of the rec-
ommended type to raise it to the
correct level, and then install the
oil filler cap.
4. Install the oil check bolt, and then
tighten it to the specified torque.To change the transfer case oil
1. Place an oil pan under the transfer
case to collect the used oil.
2. Remove the drain bolt and the
check bolt to drain the oil from the
transfer case.
3. Install the drain bolt and the check
bolt, and then tighten the drain bolt
to the specified torque.
1. Transfer case oil filler cap
2. Transfer case oil check bolt
Tightening torque:
Transfer case oil check bolt:
7.5 Nm (0.75 m·kg)
1. Transfer case oil drain boltTightening torque:
Transfer case oil drain bolt:
17.5 Nm (1.75 m·kg)
E_5JA.book Page 12 Wednesday, September 13, 2000 6:06 PM

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-26
6
EAU03238
Changing the brake fluid Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. In addition, have the oil seals
of the brake master cylinder and caliper
as well as the brake hose replaced at
the intervals listed below or whenever
they are damaged or leaking.l
Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
l
Brake hose: Replace every four
years.
EAU01830
Drive belt slack The drive belt slack should be checked
before each ride and adjusted if neces-
sary.
To check the drive belt slack
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.
2. Note the current position of the
drive belt using the marks near the
check hole.
NOTE:@ The marks near the drive belt check
hole are 5 mm apart. @3. Note the position of the drive belt
with a force of 45 N (4.5 kg) ap-
plied to the belt with a belt tension
gauge as shown.
4. Calculate the drive belt slack by
subtracting the measurement not-
ed in step 2 from the measure-
ment noted in step 3.
1. Drive belt
2. Marks
a. Drive belt slack
1. Belt tension gauge
E_5JA.book Page 26 Wednesday, September 13, 2000 6:06 PM