2002 YAMAHA XVS125 steering wheel

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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6-3
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6
8
*Brake hose•Check for cracks or damage.√√√√ √
•Replace. (See NOTE on page 6-4.)Every 4 years
9*Wheels•Check runout, spoke tightness and for damage.
•Tighten spokes if necessary.√√√√
10*Tires•Check tread depth and for damage.
•Replace if necessary.
•Check air pressure.
•Correct if necessary.√√√√ √
11*Wheel bearings•Check bearing for looseness or damage.√√√√
12*Swingarm•Check operation and for excessive play.√√√√
•Lubricate with molybdenum disulfide grease. Every 24,000 km
13 Drive chain•Check chain slack.
•Make sure that the rear wheel is properly aligned.
•Clean and lubricate.Every 1,000 km and after washing
the motorcycle or riding in the rain
14*Steering bearings•Check bearing play and steering for roughness.√√√√√
•Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 24,000 km
15*Chassis fasteners•Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.√√√√ √
16 Sidestand•Check operation.
•Lubricate.√√√√ √
17*Sidestand switch•Check operation.√√√√√ √
18*Front fork•Check operation and for oil leakage.√√√√ NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (× 1,000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6To 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
rebounds smoothly.
EC000098
cCIf any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or
repair it.
EAU00794
Checking the steering
Steering, checking
Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the opera-
tion of the steering must be checked
as follows at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.
1. Place a stand under the engine
to raise the front wheel off the
ground.
EW000115
wSecurely support the motorcycle
so that there is no danger of it
falling over.
2. Hold the lower ends of the front
fork legs and try to move them
forward and backward. If any
free play can be felt, have a
Yamaha dealer check or repair
the steering.
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