2001 YAMAHA XV535 Owners Manual

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Speedometer unit The speedometer unit is equipped with
a speedometer, an odometer and a
tripmeter. The speedometer shows
riding speed. The odometer shows the
total distance traveled. The tripmeter
shows the distance traveled since it
was last set to zero with the reset knob.
The tripmeter can be used to estimate
the distance that can be traveled with a
full tank of fuel. This information will en-
able you to plan future fuel stops.
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Handlebar switches
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Pass switch “ ”
Press this switch to flash the headlight.
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Dimmer switch
Set this switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
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Turn signal switch
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to the right. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to the left. When
released, the switch returns to the cen-
ter position.
Since this model is equipped with a self-
canceling system, the turn signal lights
will self-cancel after the motorcycle has
traveled both about 150 m and for ap-
proximately 15 seconds. However, the
turn signal lights can also be canceled
manually by pushing the switch in after
it has returned to the center position.NOTE:@ The self-canceling system only oper-
ates when the motorcycle is moving, so
that the turn signal lights will not self-
cancel while you are stopped at an
intersection.@
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Horn switch “ ”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
1. Tripmeter reset knob
2. Odometer
3. Tripmeter
1. Pass switch “ ”
2. Dimmer switch
3. Turn signal switch
4. Horn switch “ ”
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Engine stop switch
Set this switch to “ ” to stop the en-
gine in case of an emergency, such as
when the motorcycle overturns or
when the throttle cable is stuck.
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Light switch
Set this switch to “ ” to turn on the
auxiliary light, meter lighting and tail-
light. Set the switch to “ ” to turn on
the headlight also.
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Start switch “ ”
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter.
EC000005
CAUTION:@ See page 5-1 for starting instruc-
tions prior to starting the engine. @
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Fuel reserve switch “FUEL”
During normal operation, this switch
should be kept in the “ON” position. If
you run out of fuel while riding, set the
switch to “RES”, refuel as soon as pos-
sible, and then set the switch back to
“ON”.NOTE:@ After switching to “RES”, approximately
2.5 L of fuel remain in the fuel tank. @
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Clutch leverThe clutch lever is located at the left
handlebar grip. To disengage the
clutch, pull the lever toward the handle-
bar grip. To engage the clutch, release
the lever. The lever should be pulled
rapidly and released slowly for smooth
clutch operation.
The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch switch, which is part of the ignition
circuit cut-off system. (See page 3-10
for an explanation of the ignition circuit
cut-off system.)
1. Engine stop switch
2. Light switch
3. Start switch “ ”
4. Fuel reserve switch “FUEL”
1. Clutch lever
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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 lever when
shifting the gears of the 5-speed con-
stant-mesh transmission equipped on
this motorcycle.
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Brake leverThe brake lever is located at the right
handlebar grip. To apply the front
brake, pull the lever toward the handle-
bar grip.
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Brake pedalThe brake pedal is on the right side of
the motorcycle. To apply the rear
brake, press down on the brake pedal.
1. Shift pedal
1. Brake lever
1. Brake pedal
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Fuel tank cap To open the fuel tank cap
Insert the key into the lock and turn it
1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will be re-
leased and the fuel tank cap can be
opened.
To close the fuel tank cap
1. Push the fuel tank cap into posi-
tion with the key inserted in the
lock.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, and then re-
move it.
NOTE:_ The fuel tank cap cannot be closed un-
less the key is in the lock. In addition,
the key cannot be removed if the cap is
not properly closed and locked. _
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WARNING
_ Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly closed before riding. _
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FuelMake sure that there is sufficient fuel in
the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom
of the filler tube as shown in the illustra-
tion.
EW000130
WARNING
@ l
Do not overfill the fuel tank, oth-
erwise it may overflow when the
fuel warms up and expands.
l
Avoid spilling fuel on the hot
engine.
@
1. Unlock.
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Fuel level
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CAUTION:@ Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted surfac-
es or plastic parts. @
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NOTE:@ If knocking (or pinging) occurs, use
gasoline of a different brand or with a
higher octane grade. @
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Starter (choke) leverStarting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture, which is supplied by
the starter (choke).
Move the lever in direction
a to turn on
the starter (choke).
Move the lever in direction
b to turn off
the starter (choke). Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a
research octane number of 91 or
higher
Fuel tank capacity:
Total amount:
13.5 L
Reserve amount:
2.5 L1. Starter (choke) lever
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Steering lock To lock the steering
1. Turn the handlebar all the way to
right.
2. Open the steering lock cover, and
then insert the key.
3. Turn the key 1/8 turn counter-
clockwise, push it in while turning
the handlebar slightly to the left,
and then turn the key 1/8 turn
clockwise.
4. Check that the steering is locked,
remove the key, and then close
the lock cover.To unlock the steering
1. Open the steering lock cover, and
then insert the key.
2. Push the key in, turn it 1/8 turn
counterclockwise so that it moves
out, and then release it.
3. Remove the key, and then close
the lock cover.
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Seats Passenger seat
To remove the passenger seat1. Insert the key into the seat lock,
and then turn it clockwise.
2. Pull the passenger seat off.
1. Steering lock
1. Seat lock
2. Unlock.
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To install the passenger seat
1. Insert the projection on the rear of
the passenger seat into the seat
holder as shown, and then push
the front of the seat down to lock it
in place.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise,
and then remove it.Rider seat
To remove the rider seat
1. Remove the passenger seat.
2. Remove the bolts, and then pull
the rider seat off.To install the rider seat
1. Insert the projections on the front
of the rider seat into the seat hold-
ers as shown, place the seat in the
original position, and then tighten
the bolts.
2. Install the passenger seat.NOTE:@ Make sure that the seats are properly
secured before riding. @
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
1. Bolt (´ 2)
1. Seat holder (´ 2)
2. Projection (´ 2)
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Helmet holderTo open the helmet holder, insert the
key into the lock, and then turn the key
as shown.
To lock the helmet holder, place it in
the original position, and then remove
the key.
EW000030
WARNING
@ Never ride with a helmet attached to
the helmet holder, since the helmet
may hit objects, causing loss of
control and possibly an accident. @
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Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies Each shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
ing ring.
EC000015
CAUTION:@ Never attempt to turn an adjusting
mechanism beyond the maximum
or minimum settings. @
EW000040
WARNING
@ Always adjust both shock absorber
assemblies equally, otherwise poor
handling and loss of stability may
result. @
Adjust the spring preload as follows.
To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn
the adjusting ring on each shock ab-
sorber assembly in direction
a. To de-
crease the spring preload and thereby
soften the suspension, turn the adjust-
ing ring on each shock absorber as-
sembly in direction
b.NOTE:@ Align the appropriate notch in the ad-
justing ring with the position indicator
on the shock absorber. @CI-01E
1. Unlock.
1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Position indicator
Minimum
(soft)Standard Maximum (hard)
Setting1 2 345
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