2006 YAMAHA XV1900A catalytic converter

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments.................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS.......................................3-1
Immobilizer system .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-2
Indicator and warning lights ............3-3
Multi-function meter unit .................3-5
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ...............3-9
Handlebar switches ......................3-10
Clutch lever ...................................3-11
Shift pedal .....................................3-11
Brake lever ...................................3-11
Brake pedal ..................................3-12
Fuel tank cap ................................3-12
Fuel ...............................................3-13
Fuel tank breather hose ................3-14
Catalytic converter ........................3-14
Rider seat .....................................3-14
Helmet holder ...............................3-15
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-16
EXUP system ...............................3-18
Sidestand ......................................3-18
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........3-19
Auxiliary DC connector .................3-21PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list .................. 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR................................. 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-2
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-5
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..... 6-6
Transfer case oil ............................. 6-9
Air filter element ............................. 6-9
Checking the throttle cable
free play .................................... 6-10
Valve clearance ............................ 6-10
Tires ............................................. 6-10
Cast wheels .................................. 6-13
Clutch lever .................................. 6-13
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ........................................ 6-14
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-14Checking the brake and clutch
fluid levels ................................. 6-15
Changing the brake and clutch
fluids ......................................... 6-16
Drive belt slack ............................ 6-16
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-17
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-17
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-18
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 6-18
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................. 6-19
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 6-19
Checking the front fork ................. 6-20
Checking the steering .................. 6-20
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-21
Battery ......................................... 6-21
Replacing the fuses ..................... 6-23
Replacing a headlight bulb .......... 6-24
Tail/brake light ............................. 6-27
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 6-27
License plate light ........................ 6-28
Replacing an auxiliary light
bulb ........................................... 6-28
Supporting the motorcycle ........... 6-29
Troubleshooting ........................... 6-29
Troubleshooting chart .................. 6-30U5C4E0E0.book Page 1 Monday, March 13, 2006 10:29 AM

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Fuel tank breather hose Before operating the motorcycle:

Check the fuel tank breather hose
connection.


Check the fuel tank breather hose
for cracks or damage, and replace
it if damaged.


Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank breather hose is not blocked,
and clean it if necessary.
EAU13431
Catalytic converter This model is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10860
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. Make sure that the exhaust
system has cooled down before do-ing any maintenance work.CAUTION:
ECA10700
The following precautions must be
observed to prevent a fire hazard or
other damages.

Use only unleaded gasoline.
The use of leaded gasoline will
cause unrepairable damage to
the catalytic converter.


Never park the vehicle near pos-
sible fire hazards such as grass
or other materials that easily
burn.


Do not allow the engine to idletoo long.
EAU34042
Rider seat To remove the rider seat
1. Insert the key into the seat lock,
and then turn it counterclockwise.
2. While holding the key in that posi-
tion, lift the front of the seat up, and
then pull the seat off.
To install the rider seat
1. Insert the projection on the rear of
the seat into the seat holder as
shown.
1. Fuel tank breather hose
1. Seat lock
2. Unlock.
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INDEXAAir filter element ...................................... 6-9
Anti-theft alarm (optional)........................ 3-9
Auxiliary DC connector ......................... 3-21
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-28BBattery................................................... 6-21
Brake and clutch fluid levels,
checking ............................................. 6-15
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ......... 6-16
Brake and clutch levers,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-18
Brake and shift pedals,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-18
Brake lever ............................................ 3-11
Brake pedal ........................................... 3-12CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-17
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-14
Clutch lever .................................. 3-11, 6-13DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-10
Drive belt slack...................................... 6-16EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .............. 6-6
Engine stop switch ................................ 3-10
Engine trouble warning light.................... 3-4
EXUP system ........................................ 3-18FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-14
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-20
Fuel ....................................................... 3-13Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel level warning light ........................... 3-4
Fuel tank breather hose........................ 3-14
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-12
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-23
HHandlebar switches .............................. 3-10
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-10
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-24
Helmet holder ....................................... 3-15
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-10IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-19
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 3-4
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-3KKey identification number ....................... 9-1LLicense plate light ................................. 6-28MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-2
Model label ............................................. 9-2
Multi-function meter unit ......................... 3-5NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-3PParking ................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ..................................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list .......................... 4-2
RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-14
Rear suspension, lubricating ................. 6-19
Rider seat .............................................. 3-14SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-11
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-16
Sidestand .............................................. 3-18
Sidestand, checking and lubricating...... 6-19
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-5
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch............................................ 3-10
Steering, checking................................. 6-20
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-29TTail/brake light ....................................... 6-27
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-10
Throttle grip and cable, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-17
Tires ...................................................... 6-10
Tool kit..................................................... 6-1
Transfer case oil...................................... 6-9
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-29
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-30
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... 3-3
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............ 6-27
Turn signal switch ................................. 3-10VValve clearance..................................... 6-10
Vehicle identification number .................. 9-1
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