2001 YAMAHA XVZ1300TF maintenance

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Removing and installing
cowlings and panels The cowlings and panels shown above
need to be removed to perform some
of the maintenance jobs described in
this chapter. Refer to this section each
time a cowling or panel needs to be re-
moved and installed.
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Cowling A
To remove the cowlingRemove the screws and the quick fas-
tener, and then pull the cowling off as
shown.NOTE:_ The quick fastener is removed by push-
ing the center pin in with a screwdriver,
then pulling the fastener out. _
1. Cowling A
2. Panel A
1. Cowling B
2. Panel B
3. Panel C
1. Cowling A
2. Screw (´ 2)
3. Quick fastener
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7To install the cowling
Place the cowling in the original posi-
tion, and then install the screws and the
quick fastener.
NOTE:_ l
Make sure that the projection fits
into the grommet.
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To install the quick fastener, push
the center pin out so that it will pro-
trude from the fastener head, in-
sert the fastener into the cowling,
and then push the protruding pin in
until it is flush with the fastener
head.
_
1. Screw
1. Grommet
2. Projection
3. Cowling A
After removal
Before installation
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Cowling B
To remove the cowling1. Remove cowling A.
2. Remove the screws, and then pull
the cowling off as shown.To install the cowling
1. Place the cowling in the original
position, and then install the
screws.NOTE:@ Make sure that the projection fits into
the grommet. @2. Install cowling A.
1. Cowling B
2. Screw (´ 2)
1. Screw
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Panel A
To remove the panelRemove the screw, and then pull the
panel off as shown.To install the panel
Place the panel in the original position,
and then install the screw.
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Panel B
To remove the panelRemove the screw, and then pull the
panel off as shown.
1. Panel A
2. Screw
1. Panel B
2. Screw
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7 To install the panel
Place the panel in the original position,
and then install the screw.
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Panel C
To remove the panel1. Remove the left passenger foot-
rest by removing the bolts.
2. Remove the screw, and then pull
the panel off as shown.To install the panel
1. Place the panel in the original po-
sition, and then install the screw.
2. Install the passenger footrest by
installing the bolts.
1. Panel C
2. Screw
3. Bolt (´ 2)
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Checking the spark plugs The spark plugs are important engine
components, which should be checked
periodically, preferably by a Yamaha
dealer. Since heat and deposits will
cause any spark plug to slowly erode,
they should be removed and checked
in accordance with the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. In addition,
the condition of the spark plugs can re-
veal the condition of the engine.
The porcelain insulator around the cen-
ter electrode of each spark plug should
be a medium-to-light tan (the ideal col-
or when the motorcycle is ridden nor-
mally), and all spark plugs installed in
the engine should have the same color.
If any spark plug shows a distinctly dif-
ferent color, the engine could be defec-
tive. Do not attempt to diagnose such
problems yourself. Instead, have a
Yamaha dealer check the motorcycle.
If a spark plug shows signs of electrode
erosion and excessive carbon or other
deposits, it should be replaced.Before installing a spark plug, the spark
plug gap should be measured with a
wire thickness gauge and, if necessary,
adjusted to specification.Clean the surface of the spark plug
gasket and its mating surface, and then
wipe off any grime from the spark plug
threads.
NOTE:@ If a torque wrench is not available when
installing a spark plug, a good estimate
of the correct torque is 1/4–1/2 turn
past finger tight. However, the spark
plug should be tightened to the speci-
fied torque as soon as possible. @
a. Spark plug gap
Specified spark plug:
DPR8EA-9 (NGK) or
X24EPR-U9 (DENSO)
Spark plug gap:
0.8–0.9 mm
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
17.5 Nm (1.75 m·kgf)
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Engine oil and oil filter
cartridge The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter car-
tridge replaced at the intervals speci-
fied in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.NOTE:Make sure that the motorcycle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking the oil
level. A slight tilt to the side can result in
a false reading. @2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set-
tles, and then check the oil level
through the check window located
at the bottom-right side of the
crankcase.
NOTE:@ The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks. @4. If the engine oil is below the mini-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment)
1. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.1. Engine oil level check window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1. Engine oil filler cap
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73. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and drain bolt to drain the oil from
the crankcase.
NOTE:@ Skip steps 4–6 if the oil filter cartridge is
not being replaced. @
4. Remove the oil filter cartridge with
an oil filter wrench.NOTE:@ An oil filter wrench is available at a
Yamaha dealer. @5. Apply a thin coat of engine oil to
the O-ring of the new oil filter
cartridge.NOTE:@ Make sure that the O-ring is properly
seated. @
6. Install the new oil filter cartridge,
and then tighten it to the specified
torque with a torque wrench.
7. Install the engine oil drain bolt, and
then tighten it to the specified
torque.
1. Engine oil drain bolt
1. Engine oil filter cartridge
1. Torque wrench
2. Oil filter wrench
Tightening torque:
Oil filter cartridge:
17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf)
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
43 Nm (4.3 m·kgf)
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