2001 YAMAHA XVS125 engine

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY..................1-1
DESCRIPTION....................................................2-1
Left view.............................................................2-1
Right view..........................................................2-2
Controls and Instruments...................................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS........................................................3-1
Main switch/steering lock...................................3-1
Indicator lights....................................................3-2
Speedometer unit..............................................3-2
Anti-theft alarm (optional)...................................3-3
Handlebar switches............................................3-3
Clutch lever........................................................3-5
Shift pedal..........................................................3-5
Brake lever.........................................................3-5
Brake pedal........................................................3-6
Fuel tank cap.....................................................3-6
Fuel....................................................................3-7
Fuel cock............................................................3-7
Starter (choke) lever..........................................3-8
Helmet holder.....................................................3-9
Adjusting the shock absorber assemblies..........3-9
Sidestand.........................................................3-10
Ignition circuit cut-off system............................3-10PRE-OPERATION CHECKS...............................4-1
Pre-operation check list.....................................4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING
POINTS................................................................5-1
Starting the engine.............................................5-1
Starting a warm engine......................................5-2
Shifting...............................................................5-3
Recommended shift points
(for Switzerland only).......................................5-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption....................5-4
Engine break-in..................................................5-4
Parking...............................................................5-5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR
REPAIR................................................................6-1
OwnerÕs tool kit..................................................6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.......6-2
Removing and installing panels.........................6-5
Checking the spark plugs...................................6-7
Engine oil and oil filter element..........................6-9
Cleaning the air filter element..........................6-12
Adjusting the carburetor...................................6-14
Adjusting the engine idling speed....................6-14
Adjusting the throttle cable free play................6-15
Adjusting the valve clearance..........................6-15
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3-1
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Main switch/steering lockThe main switch/steering lock con-
trols the ignition and lighting systems,
and is used to lock the steering. The
various positions are described
below.
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ON
All electrical systems are supplied
with power, and the engine can be
started. The key cannot be removed.
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OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
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LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electri-
cal systems are off. The key can be
removed.
To lock the steering1.Turn the handlebars all the way
to the left.
2.Push the key in from the ÒOFFÓ
position, and then turn it to
ÒLOCKÓ while still pushing it.
3.Remove the key.
To unlock the steeringPush the key in, and then turn it to
ÒOFFÓ while still pushing it.
OFFON
LOCKPPUSH
IGNITION
ON
OFF
LOCK
(Parking)
.
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wNever turn the key to ÒOFFÓ or
ÒLOCKÓ while the motorcycle is
moving, otherwise the electrical
systems will be switched off,
which may result in loss of control
or an accident. Make sure that the
motorcycle is stopped before turn-
ing the key to ÒOFFÓ or ÒLOCKÓ.
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(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the tail-
light and auxiliary light are on, but all
other electrical systems are off. The
key can be removed.
The steering must be locked before
the key can be turned to Ò
.Ó.
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cCDo not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-
wise the battery may discharge.
1.Push.
2.Turn.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Indicator and warning lights
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High beam indicator light Ò&Ó
This indicator light comes on when
the high beam of the headlight is
switched on.
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Turn signal indicator light Ò5Ó
This indicator light flashes when the
turn signal switch is pushed to the left
or right.
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600
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100
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Neutral indicator light ÒNÓ
This indicator light comes on when
the transmission is in the neutral
position.
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Engine trouble warning light ÒÓ
This warning light comes on or flash-
es when an electrical circuit monitor-
ing the engine is defective. When this
occurs, have the Yamaha dealer
check the self-diagnosis system.NOTE:
This warning light comes on for a few
seconds when the key is turned to
ÒONÓ, but this does not indicate a
malfunction.
1.High beam indicator light Ò&Ó
2.Turn signal indicator light Ò5Ó
3.Neutral indicator light ÒNÓ
4.Engine trouble warning light ÒÓ
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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 enable you
to plan future fuel stops.1.Speedometer
2.Odometer
3.Tripmeter
4.Reset knob
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km/h80
100
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Light switch
Set this switch to Ò
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Ó to turn on the
auxiliary light, meter lighting and tail-
light. Set the switch to Ò:Ó to turn on
the headlight also.
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Engine stop switch
Set this switch to Ò$Ó to stop the
engine in case of an emergency,
such as when the motorcycle over-
turns or when the throttle cable is
stuck.1.Engine stop switch
2.Light switch
3.Start switch Ò,Ó
1
2
3
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Start switch Ò,Ó
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter.
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tions prior to starting the engine.
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Turn signal switch
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to Ò6Ó. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to Ò4Ó. When
released, the switch returns to the
center position. To cancel the turn
signal lights, push the switch in after
it has returned to the center position.
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Horn switch Ò*Ó
Press this switch to sound the horn.1.Pass switch
2.Dimmer switch
3.Turn signal switch
4.Horn switch Ò*Ó
1
2
3
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3-5
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Clutch leverThe clutch lever is located at the left
handlebar grip. To disengage the
clutch, pull the lever toward the han-
dlebar 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 igni-
tion circuit cut-off system. (See page
3-10 for an explanation of the ignition
circuit cut-off system.)
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1.Clutch lever
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Shift pedalThe shift pedal is located on the left
side of the engine and is used in
combination with the clutch lever
when shifting the gears of the
5-speed constant-mesh transmission
equipped on this motorcycle.
1 N1 2 3 4 5
1
1.Shift pedal
N.Neutral position
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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 han-
dlebar grip.
1
1.Brake lever
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3-7
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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.
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w8Do not overfill the fuel tank,
otherwise it may overflow
when the fuel warms up and
expands.
8Avoid spilling fuel on the hot
engine.1.Filler tube
2.Fuel level
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cCImmediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted sur-
faces 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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2
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline
with a research octane
number of 91 or higher.
Fuel tank capacity:
Total amount:
11 L
Reserve amount:
3.4 L
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Fuel cockThis motorcycle is equipped with a
negative pressure fuel cock. The fuel
cock supplies fuel from the tank to
the carburetors while also filtering it.
The fuel cock lever positions are
explained as follows and shown in
the illustrations.
ON
With the fuel cock lever in this posi-
tion, fuel flows to the carburetor when
the engine is running. Turn the fuel
cock lever to this position when start-
ing the engine and riding.1.Arrow mark positioned over ÒONÓ
1
ON: normal position
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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RES
This indicates reserve. With the fuel
cock lever in this position, the fuel
reserve is made available. Quickly
turn the fuel cock lever to this posi-
tion if you run out of fuel while riding,
otherwise the engine may stall and
will have to be primed (see ÒPRIÓ).
After turning the fuel cock lever to
ÒRESÓ, refuel as soon as possible
and be sure to turn the fuel cock
lever back to ÒONÓ!
1.Arrow mark positioned over ÒRESÓ
1
PRI
This indicates prime. With the fuel
cock lever in this position, the engine
can be ÒprimedÓ. Turn the fuel cock
lever to this position when the engine
has been allowed to run out of fuel.
This sends fuel directly to the carbu-
retor, which will make starting easier.
After the engine has started, be sure
to turn the lever to ÒONÓ (or ÒRESÓ if
you have not refueled yet).1.Arrow mark positioned over ÒPRIÓ
1
RES: reserve position
PRI: priming position
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Starter (choke) lever Ò
1Ó
Starting a cold engine requires a rich-
er air-fuel mixture, which is supplied
by the starter (choke).
Move the lever in direction ato turn
on the starter (choke).
Move the lever in direction bto turn
off the starter (choke).1.Starter (choke) lever Ò1Ó
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a
b
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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SidestandThe sidestand is located on the left
side of the frame. Raise the side-
stand or lower it with your foot while
holding the motorcycle upright.NOTE:
The built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system,
which cuts the ignition in certain situ-
ations. (See further down for an
explanation of the ignition circuit cut-
off system.)
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wThe motorcycle must not be ridden
with the sidestand down, or if the
sidestand cannot be properly
moved up (or does not stay up),
otherwise the sidestand could con-
tact the ground and distract the
operator, resulting in a possible
loss of control. YamahaÕs ignition
circuit cut-off system has been
designed to assist the operator in
fulfilling the responsibility of rais-
ing the sidestand before starting
off. Therefore, check this system
regularly as described below and
have a Yamaha dealer repair it if it
does not function properly.
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Ignition circuit cut-off
systemThe ignition circuit cut-off system
(comprising the sidestand switch,
clutch switch and neutral switch) has
the following functions.
8It prevents starting when the
transmission is in gear and the
sidestand is up, but the clutch
lever is not pulled.
8It prevents starting when the
transmission is in gear and the
clutch lever is pulled, but the
sidestand is still down.
8It cuts the running engine when
the transmission is in gear and
the sidestand is moved down.
Periodically check the operation of
the ignition circuit cut-off system
according to the following procedure.
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wIf a malfunction is noted, have a
Yamaha dealer check the system
before riding.
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