2001 YAMAHA XVS125 fuel reserve

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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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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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
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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
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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
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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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b
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Fuel
TypeRegular unleaded gasoline
Fuel tank capacity11 L
Reserve amount3.4 L
Carburetor
ManufacturerMIKUNI
Model ´quantityBDS26 ´1
Spark plug
Manufacturer/modelNGK / CR7HSA or
DENSO / U22FSR-U
Gap0.6Ð0.7 mm
Clutch typeWet, multiple-disc
Transmission
Primary reduction systemSpur gear
Primary reduction ratio3.400
Secondary reduction systemChain drive
Secondary reduction ratio3.688
Number of drive chain
sprocket teeth (rear/front)59/16
Transmission typeConstant mesh 5-speed
OperationLeft foot operationGear ratio1st2.643
2nd1.684
3rd1.261
4th1.000
5th0.852
Chassis
Frame typeDouble cradle
Caster angle35¡
Trail135 mm
Tires
Front
TypeWith tube
Size80/100-18 47P
Manufacturer/CHENG SHIN / C-916
modelINOUE / MARBELLA NF27
Rear
TypeWith tube
Size130/90-15 M/C 66P
Manufacturer/CHENG SHIN / C-915
modelINOUE / MARBELLA NR31
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