2002 YAMAHA XVS125 key battery

Tires ...............................................................6-15
Spoke wheels ................................................6-18
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 ............................................6-25
Lubricating the drive chain .............................6-27
Checking and lubricating the cables ..............6-27
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip
and cable .....................................................6-28
Checking and lubricating the brake and
shift pedals ...................................................6-28
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers .................................................6-29
Checking and lubricating the sidestand .........6-29
Checking the front fork ...................................6-29
Checking the steering ....................................6-30
Checking the wheel bearings .........................6-31
Battery ...........................................................6-31
Replacing the fuses .......................................6-33Replacing the headlight bulb .........................6-34
Replacing a turn signal light bulb ...................6-36
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ..................6-37
Supporting the motorcycle .............................6-37
Front wheel ....................................................6-38
Rear wheel .....................................................6-40
Troubleshooting .............................................6-41
Troubleshooting chart ....................................6-42
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
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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EAU00027
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3
EAU00029
Main switch/steering lock
Main switch/steering lock
The main switch/steering lock con-
trols the ignition and lighting systems,
and is used to lock the steering. The
various positions are described
below.
EAU00036
ON
All electrical systems are supplied
with power, and the engine can be
started. The key cannot be removed.
EAU00038
OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
EAU00040
LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electri-
cal systems are off. The key can be
removed.
To lock the steering1. Turn the handlebars all the way
to the left.
2. Push the key in from the “OFF”
position, and then turn it to
“LOCK” while still pushing it.
3. Remove the key.
To unlock the steeringPush the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.
EW000016
wNever turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the motorcycle is
moving, otherwise the electrical
systems will be switched off,
which may result in loss of control
or an accident. Make sure that the
motorcycle is stopped before turn-
ing the key to “OFF” or “LOCK”.
EAU01590
.
.
(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the tail-
light and auxiliary light are on, but all
other electrical systems are off. The
key can be removed.
The steering must be locked before
the key can be turned to "
.
".
ECA00043
cCDo not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-
wise the battery may discharge.
OFFON
LOCKPPUSH
IGNITION
ON
OFF
LOCK
(Parking)
.
ab
a. Push.
b. Turn.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6
EAU04190
Replacing the fuses
Fuses, replacing
The main fuse and the fuse box,
which contains the fuses for the indi-
vidual circuits, are located behind
panel A. (See page 6-5 for panel
removal and installation procedures.)
If a fuse is blown, replace it as fol-
lows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn
off the electrical circuit in ques-
tion.
EC000102
cC8Always keep the battery
charged. Storing a discharged
battery can cause permanent
battery damage.
8To charge a sealed-type (MF)
battery, a special (constant-
voltage) battery charger is
required. Using a conventional
battery charger will damage
the battery. If you do not have
access to a sealed-type (MF)
battery charger, have a
Yamaha dealer charge your
battery.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and
then install a new fuse of the
specified amperage.
1
1
7
3
56
4
2
1
1. Fuse box (×2) 1. Main fuse
2. Spare fuse
3. Headlight fuse
4. Ignition fuse
5. Signaling system fuse
6. Carburetor heater fuse
7. Spare fuse (×2)
Specified fuses:
Main fuse: 30 A
Headlight fuse: 15 A
Ignition fuse: 10 A
Signaling system fuse: 10 A
Carburetor heater fuse: 10 A
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