2001 YAMAHA XVZ1300TF steering wheel

7
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Owner’s tool kit .................................................... 7-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart ......... 7-3
Removing and installing cowlings and panels ..... 7-6
Checking the spark plugs .................................. 7-11
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........................ 7-12
Final gear oil ...................................................... 7-15
Checking the coolant level ................................. 7-15
Cleaning the air filter elements .......................... 7-17
Adjusting the carburetors ................................... 7-19
Adjusting the engine idling speed ...................... 7-20
Adjusting the throttle cable free play .................. 7-21
Adjusting the valve clearance ............................ 7-21
Tires ................................................................... 7-21
Cast wheels ....................................................... 7-24
Clutch lever free play ......................................... 7-25
Adjusting the brake lever free play ..................... 7-25
Adjusting the brake pedal position ..................... 7-26
Adjusting the rear brake light switch .................. 7-26Checking the front and rear brake pads ............ 7-27
Checking the brake and clutch fluid levels ........ 7-28
Changing the brake and clutch fluids ................ 7-29
Checking and lubricating the brake and
shift pedals ...................................................... 7-29
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers .................................................... 7-30
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ............ 7-30
Checking the front fork ...................................... 7-31
Checking the steering ....................................... 7-31
Battery ............................................................... 7-32
Replacing the fuses .......................................... 7-33
Replacing the headlight bulb ............................. 7-35
Replacing a turn signal light bulb or the
tail/brake light bulb .......................................... 7-36
Replacing the license plate light bulb ................ 7-37
Troubleshooting ................................................. 7-37
Troubleshooting charts ...................................... 7-38
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
7-4
7
10
*Wheels• Check runout and for damage.ÖÖÖÖ
11*Tires• Check tread depth and for damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.ÖÖÖÖ
12*Wheel bearings• Check bearing for looseness or damage.ÖÖÖÖ
13*Swingarm• Check operation and for excessive play.ÖÖÖÖ
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 50,000 km
14*Steering bearings• Check bearing play and steering for roughness.ÖÖÖÖÖ
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 50,000 km
15*Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.ÖÖÖÖ Ö
16 Sidestand• Check operation.
• Lubricate.ÖÖÖÖ Ö
17*Sidestand switch• Check operation.ÖÖÖÖÖ Ö
18*Front fork• Check operation and for oil leakage.ÖÖÖÖ
19*Shock absorber
assembly• Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.ÖÖÖÖ
20*Rear suspension relay
arm and connecting arm
pivoting points• Check operation.ÖÖÖÖ
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.ÖÖ
21*Carburetors• Check starter (choke) operation.
• Adjust engine idling speed and synchronization.ÖÖÖÖÖ Ö
22 Engine oil• Change.ÖÖÖÖÖ Ö
23 Engine oil filter cartridge• Replace.ÖÖÖ
24*Cooling system• Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage.ÖÖÖÖ Ö
• Change. Every 3 years NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (´1,000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
1 10203040
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
7-31
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EAU02939
Checking the front fork The condition and operation of the front
fork must be checked as follows at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
EW000115
WARNING
@ Securely support the motorcycle so
that there is no danger of it falling
over. @Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.To check the operation
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
EC000098
CAUTION:@ If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it. @
EAU00794
Checking the steering Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the pe-
riodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place a stand under the engine to
raise the front wheel off the
ground.
EW000115
WARNING
@ Securely support the motorcycle so
that there is no danger of it falling
over. @
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INDEX
SSafety information.................................... 1-1
Shifting .................................................... 6-3
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-10
Shift points (for Switzerland only)............. 6-4
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ..... 3-20
Side cases and travel trunk.................... 3-16
Sidestand .............................................. 3-21
Sidestand, checking and lubricating....... 7-30
Sound control unit.................................... 4-3
Spark plugs, checking ........................... 7-11
Specifications .......................................... 9-1
Speedometer unit .................................... 3-5
Starter (choke) knob .............................. 3-14
Starting a warm engine ............................ 6-3
Starting the engine .................................. 6-1
Start switch ............................................ 3-10
Steering, checking ................................. 7-31
Steering, locking with a padlock............. 3-14
Storage.................................................... 8-4TThrottle cable free play, adjusting .......... 7-21
Tires ...................................................... 7-21
Tool kit..................................................... 7-1
Troubleshooting..................................... 7-37
Troubleshooting charts .......................... 7-38
Turn signal indicator lights ....................... 3-3
Turn signal light or tail/brake light bulb,
replacing ............................................. 7-36
Turn signal switch .................................... 3-9
VValve clearance, adjusting .................... 7-21
Vehicle identification number................. 10-1WWheels .................................................. 7-24
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