2001 YAMAHA XVS250 turn signal bulb

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ................. 6-19
Adjusting the brake lever free play .................. 6-20
Adjusting the brake pedal position and
free play ....................................................... 6-20
Adjusting the rear brake light switch ............... 6-22
Checking the front brake pads and
rear brake shoes ......................................... 6-22
Checking the brake fluid level ......................... 6-23
Changing the brake fluid ................................. 6-24
Drive chain slack ............................................. 6-24
Lubricating the drive chain .............................. 6-26
Checking and lubricating the cables ............... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the brake and
shift pedals .................................................. 6-27
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers ................................................ 6-28
Checking and lubricating the sidestand .......... 6-28
Checking the front fork .................................... 6-28
Checking the steering ..................................... 6-29
Checking the wheel bearings .......................... 6-30
Battery ............................................................. 6-30
Replacing the fuses ........................................ 6-32
Replacing the headlight bulb ........................... 6-33
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ................... 6-35
Replacing a turn signal light bulb .................... 6-36
Supporting the motorcycle .............................. 6-36
Front wheel ..................................................... 6-37
Rear wheel ...................................................... 6-39Troubleshooting .............................................. 6-40
Troubleshooting chart ..................................... 6-41
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE ............. 7-1
Care .................................................................. 7-1
Storage ............................................................. 7-4
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................... 8-1
Specifications .................................................... 8-1
Conversion table ............................................... 8-5
CONSUMER INFORMATION.............................. 9-1
Identification numbers ....................................... 9-1
Key identification number .................................. 9-1
Vehicle identification number ............................ 9-1
Model label ........................................................ 9-2
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Replacing a turn signal light
bulb 1. Remove the turn signal lens by re-
moving the screws.2. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the
screws.
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CAUTION:_ Do not overtighten the screws, oth-
erwise the lens may break. _
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Supporting the motorcycle Since this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other mainte-
nance requiring the motorcycle to
stand upright. Check that the motor-
cycle is in a stable and level position
before starting any maintenance. A
strong wooden box can be placed un-
der the engine for added stability.
To service the front wheel
1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcycle
by using a motorcycle stand or, if
an additional motorcycle stand is
not available, by placing a jack un-
der the frame in front of the rear
wheel.
2. Raise the front wheel off the
ground by using a motorcycle
stand.
1. Screw (´ 2)
1. Turn signal light bulb
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Bulb voltage, wattage ´ quantity
Headlight 12 V, 60/55 W ´ 1
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21 W ´ 1
Turn signal light 12 V, 21 W ´ 4
Auxiliary light 12 V, 4 W ´ 1
Meter lighting 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
Neutral indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
High beam indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
Turn signal indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
Engine trouble warning light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
Fuses
Main fuse 30 A
Headlight fuse 15 A
Signaling system fuse 10 A
Ignition fuse 10 A
Carburetor heater fuse 10 A
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