2008 YAMAHA VITY 125 high beam

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-2
3 To unlock the steering
Push the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.
WARNING
EWA10060
Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is moving,
otherwise the electrical systems will
be switched off, which may result in
loss of control or an accident. Make
sure that the vehicle is stopped be-
fore turning the key to “OFF” or“LOCK”.
EAUT2121
Keyhole cover To close the keyhole cover
Insert the key bow into the keyhole cov-
er receptacle as shown, and then turn
the key to “SHUT” to close the cover.
To open the keyhole cover
Insert the key bow into the keyhole cov-
er receptacle as shown, and then turn
the key to “OPEN” to open the cover.
EAU45380
Indicator, indicator lights and
warning light
EAU11020
Turn signal indicator light“”
This indicator light flashes when the
turn signal switch is pushed to the left or
right.
EAU11080
High beam indicator light“”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
1. Push.
2. Turn.12
ON
OPEN
OPENPUSH
LOCK
OFF
1. Engine trouble warning light“”
2. High beam indicator light“”
3. Turn signal indicator light“”
4. Oil change indicator
OIL
CHANGE
12 3 4
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-5
3
EAU12347
Handlebar switches Left
Right
EAU12400
Dimmer switch“/”
Set this switch to“” for the high
beam and to“” for the low beam.
EAU12460
Turn signal switch“/”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to“”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to“”. When re-
leased, the switch returns to the center
position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
EAU12500
Horn switch“”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
EAU12720
Start switch“”
With the sidestand up, push this switch
while applying the front or rear brake to
crank the engine with the starter.CAUTION:
ECA10050
See page 5-1 for starting instruc-tions prior to starting the engine.
EAU12900
Front brake lever The front brake lever is located on the
right handlebar grip. To apply the front
brake, pull this lever toward the handle-
bar grip.
1. Dimmer switch“/”
2. Turn signal switch“/”
3. Horn switch“”
1. Start switch“”
2 13
1
1. Front brake lever
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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