2008 YAMAHA VITY 125 headlight bulb

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
Further safe-riding points ................1-4
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments.................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS.......................................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-1
Keyhole cover .................................3-2
Indicator, indicator lights and
warning light ................................3-2
Speedometer unit ...........................3-3
Self-diagnosis device ......................3-4
Fuel gauge ......................................3-4
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ...............3-4
Handlebar switches ........................3-5
Front brake lever ............................3-5
Rear brake lever .............................3-6
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-6
Fuel .................................................3-7
Catalytic converters ........................3-8
Seat ................................................3-8
Helmet holders ...............................3-9
Storage compartments ...................3-9
Carrier ...........................................3-10
Luggage hook ...............................3-11
Sidestand ......................................3-11
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........3-12PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list .................. 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Starting off ...................................... 5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ........ 5-3
Braking ........................................... 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-4
Engine break-in .............................. 5-4
Parking ........................................... 5-5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR................................. 6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-2
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels .................................. 6-6
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-8
Engine oil ....................................... 6-9
Final transmission oil .................... 6-11
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ................................... 6-12
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-15
Valve clearance ............................ 6-15
Tires ............................................. 6-15
Cast wheels .................................. 6-17Checking the front brake lever
free play .................................... 6-17
Adjusting the rear brake lever
free play .................................... 6-18
Checking the front brake pads
and rear brake shoes ............... 6-18
Checking the front brake fluid
level .......................................... 6-19
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-20
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-20
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-21
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers .............................. 6-21
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-22
Checking the front fork ................. 6-22
Checking the steering .................. 6-23
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-23
Battery ......................................... 6-23
Replacing the fuse ....................... 6-25
Replacing the headlight bulb ....... 6-25
Replacing a front turn signal
light bulb ................................... 6-26
Rear turn signal light and
tail/brake light ........................... 6-27
Replacing the auxiliary light
bulb ........................................... 6-27
Troubleshooting ........................... 6-28
Troubleshooting chart .................. 6-29U4P7E1E0.book Page 1 Wednesday, December 12, 2007 9:37 AM

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-25
6
EAUT2022
Replacing the fuse The fuse holder is located beside the
battery. Remove panel B to access the
fuse. (See page 6-6.)
If the fuse is blown, replace it as fol-
lows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off
all electrical circuits.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage.
CAUTION:
ECAT1061


Do not use a fuse of a higher
amperage rating than recom-
mended to avoid causing exten-
sive damage to the electrical
system and possibly a fire.


After removing and installing
the main fuse, be sure to turn
the main switch from “ON” to
“OFF” three times in 3 seconds
intervals to initialize the idlespeed control system.
3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on
the electrical circuits to check if the
devices operate.
4. If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
EAU45501
Replacing the headlight bulb This model is equipped with a quartz
bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand.
2. Remove cowling B. (See page
6-6.)
3. Remove the headlight bulb cover.
4. Remove the headlight bulb holder
by turning it counterclockwise, and
then remove the defective bulb
from the headlight unit.
1. Fuse
2. Spare fuseSpecified fuse:
15.0 A1
2
1. Headlight bulb cover
1
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-26
6
WARNING
EWA10790
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 cooleddown.
5. Place a new headlight bulb into po-
sition, and then install the bulb
holder by turning the holder clock-
wise.CAUTION:
ECA10660
Do not touch the glass part of the
headlight bulb to keep it free from
oil, otherwise the transparency ofthe 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 al-
cohol or thinner.
6. Install the headlight bulb cover.
7. Install the cowling.
8. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
EAUT1260
Replacing a front turn signal
light bulb CAUTION:
ECA10670
It is advisable to have a Yamahadealer perform this job.
1. Place the scooter on the center-
stand.
2. Remove cowling A. (See page
6-6.)
3. Remove the socket (together with
the bulb) by turning it counter-
clockwise.
4. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.
1. Headlight bulb holder
2. Headlight bulb
1
2
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Turn signal light bulb socket
1
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
Trail:
75.0 mm (2.95 in)Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
100/90-10 56J
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/C-922Rear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
100/90-10 56J
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/C-940Loading:Maximum load:
167 kg (368 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories)Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):Loading condition:
0–83 kg (0–183 lb)
Front:
175 kPa (25 psi) (1.75 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
200 kPa (29 psi) (2.00 kgf/cm²)
Loading condition:
83–167 kg (183–368 lb)
Front:
175 kPa (25 psi) (1.75 kgf/cm²)Rear:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²)
Front wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
J10 x 2.15Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
J10 x MT2.50Front brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 3 or 4Rear brake:Type:
Drum brake
Operation:
Left hand operationFront suspension:Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
80.0 mm (3.15 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Unit swingSpring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
65.0 mm (2.56 in)
Electrical system:Ignition system:
TCI (digital)
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
GTX7A-BS/YTX7A-BS
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 6.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 35 W/35.0 W × 1
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0 W/21.0 W × 1
Front turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W × 2
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 16.0 W × 2
Meter lighting:
12 V, 3.4 W × 2
High beam indicator light:
12 V, 1.7 W × 1
Turn signal indicator light:
12 V, 1.7 W × 1
Engine trouble warning light:
12 V, 1.7 W × 1
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INDEXAAcceleration and deceleration................. 5-3
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ............................................. 6-12
Anti-theft alarm (optional)........................ 3-4
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-27BBattery................................................... 6-23
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-20
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-19
Brake lever, front..................................... 3-5
Brake lever, rear ..................................... 3-6
Brake levers, lubricating........................ 6-21
Brake pads and shoes, checking .......... 6-18
Braking .................................................... 5-3CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-20
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Carrier ................................................... 3-10
Catalytic converters ................................ 3-8
Centerstand and sidestand,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-22
Cowlings and panels,
removing and installing ......................... 6-6DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-5EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-4
Engine oil ................................................ 6-9
Engine trouble warning light.................... 3-3FFinal transmission oil ............................ 6-11
Front brake lever free play, checking .... 6-17
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-22Fuel......................................................... 3-7
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-4
Fuel gauge.............................................. 3-4
Fuel tank cap .......................................... 3-6
Fuse, replacing ..................................... 6-25
HHandlebar switches ................................ 3-5
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-25
Helmet holders ....................................... 3-9
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-2
Horn switch ............................................. 3-5IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-12
Indicator, indicator lights and
warning light ......................................... 3-2KKeyhole cover ......................................... 3-2
Key identification number ....................... 9-1LLuggage hook ....................................... 3-11MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-1
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-2PParking ................................................... 5-5
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ..................................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list .......................... 4-2RRear brake lever free play, adjusting .... 6-18Rear turn signal light and tail/brake
light ..................................................... 6-27
SSafe-riding points .................................... 1-4
Safety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ......................................................... 3-8
Self-diagnosis device .............................. 3-4
Sidestand .............................................. 3-11
Spark plug, checking ............................... 6-8
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer unit .................................... 3-3
Starting off ............................................... 5-2
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch.............................................. 3-5
Steering, checking................................. 6-23
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Storage compartments ............................ 3-9TThrottle cable free play, checking ......... 6-15
Throttle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-21
Tires ...................................................... 6-15
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-28
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-29
Turn signal indicator light ........................ 3-2
Turn signal light bulb (front),
replacing ............................................. 6-26
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-5VValve clearance..................................... 6-15
Vehicle identification number .................. 9-1WWheel bearings, checking ..................... 6-23
Wheels .................................................. 6-17
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