2001 YAMAHA XVZ1300TF Owners Manual

XVZ1300TF
OWNER’S MANUAL
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
5JC-28199-E2PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
PRINTED IN JAPAN
2001 · 1 - 0.3 ´ 1 CR
(E)

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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!
As the owner of a Royal Star™ VENTURE
®, you are benefiting from Yamaha’s vast
experience and newest technology regarding the design and manufacture of high-
quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability.
Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages of
your Royal Star™ VENTURE
®. The owner’s manual does not only instruct you in
how to operate, inspect and maintain your motorcycle, but also in how to safeguard
yourself and others from trouble and injury.
In addition, the many tips given in this manual will help keep your motorcycle in the
best possible condition. If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to contact
your Yamaha dealer.
The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides. So, remember to put
safety first!
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATIONParticularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED!
WARNING
Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death
to the
motorcycle operator, a bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the
motorcycle.
CAUTION:A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the
motorcycle.NOTE:A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
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This manual should be considered a permanent part of this motorcycle and should remain
with it even if the motorcycle is subsequently sold.
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Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while
this manual contains the most current product information available at the time of printing,
there may be minor discrepancies between your motorcycle and this manual. If you have
any questions concerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer.
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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WARNING
_ PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING
THIS MOTORCYCLE. _
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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XVZ1300TF
OWNER’S MANUAL
© 2000 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st Edition, November 2000
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in Japan.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY
1
2 DESCRIPTION
2
3 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3
4 AUDIO SYSTEM
4
5 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
5
6 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
6
7 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
7
8 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
8
9 SPECIFICATIONS
9
10 CONSUMER INFORMATION
10
INDEX
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