2002 YAMAHA XV1600A ECU

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-13
3
To install the rider seat
1. Insert the projection on the rear of
the rider seat into the seat holder
as shown, and then push the front
of the seat down to lock it in place.
2. Remove the key from the main
switch if the motorcycle will be left
unattended.
NOTE:_ Make sure that the rider seat is proper-
ly secured before riding. _
EAU00264
Helmet holder The helmet holder is located under the
rider seat.
To secure a helmet to the helmet
holder
1. Remove the rider seat. (See
page 3-12 for rider seat removal
and installation procedures.)
2. Attach the helmet to the helmet
holder, and then securely install
the seat.
EW000030
WARNING
_ Never ride with a helmet attached to
the helmet holder, since the helmet
may hit objects, causing loss of
control and possibly an accident. _To release the helmet from the hel-
met holder
Remove the rider seat, remove the hel-
met from the helmet holder, and then
install the seat.
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
1. Helmet holder
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-18
6
EW000082
WARNING
@

The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the temperature
of the tires equals the ambient
temperature).


The tire air pressure must be
adjusted in accordance with the
riding speed and with the total
weight of rider, passenger, car-
go, and accessories approved
for this model.
@CE-01E
CE-07EEWA00012
WARNING
@ Because loading has an enormous
impact on the handling, braking,
performance and safety characteris-
tics of your motorcycle, you should
keep the following precautions in
mind.

NEVER OVERLOAD THE
MOTORCYCLE! Operation of an
overloaded motorcycle may re-
sult in tire damage, loss of con-
trol, or severe injury. Make sure
that the total weight of rider,
passenger, cargo, and accesso-
ries does not exceed the speci-
fied maximum load for the
vehicle.


Do not carry along loosely
packed items, which can shift
during a ride.


Securely pack the heaviest
items close to the center of the
motorcycle and distribute the
weight evenly on both sides.


Adjust the suspension and tire
air pressure with regard to the
load.


Check the tire condition and air
pressure before each ride.
@
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Load* Front Rear
Up to 90 kg250 kPa
2.50 kgf/cm
2
2.50 bar250 kPa
2.50 kgf/cm
2
2.50 bar
90 kg–maximum250 kPa
2.50 kgf/cm
2
2.50 bar280 kPa
2.80 kgf/cm
2
2.80 bar
Maximum load* 196 kg
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-31
6
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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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-37
63. Unhook the headlight bulb holder,
and then remove the defective
bulb.
EW000119
WARNING
_ Headlight bulbs get very hot. There-
fore, keep flammable products away
from a lit headlight bulb, and do not
touch the bulb until it has cooled
down. _4. Place a new headlight bulb into
position, and then secure it with
the bulb holder.
EC000105
CAUTION:_ Do not touch the glass part of the
headlight bulb to keep it free from
oil, otherwise the transparency of
the glass, the luminosity of the bulb,
and the bulb life will be adversely af-
fected. Thoroughly clean off any dirt
and fingerprints on the headlight
bulb using a cloth moistened with
alcohol or thinner. _5. Install the headlight bulb cover,
and then connect the coupler.
6. Install the headlight unit by install-
ing the screws.
7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
1. Headlight bulb holder
1. Do not touch this area.
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