2008 YAMAHA VITY 125 odometer

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3
EAU45400
Oil change indicator
This indicator changes from green to
red every 2000 km (1200 mi) to indicate
that the engine oil should be changed.
After changing the engine oil, push the
oil change indicator reset switch in with
the main switch key.
If the engine oil is changed before the
2000 km (1200 mi) interval, the indica-
tor must be reset after the oil change for
the next periodic oil change to be indi-
cated at the correct time.
NOTE:After resetting the oil change indicator
reset switch, the indicator changesfrom red to green.CAUTION:
ECA10280
After 1000 km (600 mi) of operation,the engine oil must be changed.
EAUT1931
Engine trouble warning light“”
This warning light flashes or stays on
when an electrical circuit monitoring the
engine is defective. When this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer check the self-
diagnosis system.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”. If the warning light does not come
on for a few seconds, then go off, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
EAUT1821
Speedometer unit The speedometer unit is equipped with
a speedometer and an odometer. The
speedometer shows the riding speed.
The odometer shows the total distance
traveled.
1. Oil change indicator
2. Oil change indicator reset switch1
2
1. Speedometer
2. Odometer
OIL
CHANGE2 1
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6
EAU17715
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart NOTE:

The annual checks must be performed every year, except if a kilometer-based maintenance, or for the UK, a
mileage-based maintenance, is performed instead.


From 30000 km (17500 mi), repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 6000 km (3500 mi).


Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and technicalskills.
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK 1000 km
(600 mi)6000 km
(3500 mi)12000 km
(7000 mi)18000 km
(10500 mi)24000 km
(14000 mi)
1*Fuel lineCheck fuel hoses for cracks or
damage.√√√√√
2 Spark plugCheck condition.
Clean and regap.√√
Replace.√√
3*ValvesCheck valve clearance.
Adjust.√√√√
4*Air filter elementReplace.√√
5V-belt case air filter
elementClean.√√√√
6*Front brakeCheck operation, fluid level and
vehicle for fluid leakage.√√√√√√
Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
7*Rear brakeCheck operation and adjust brake
lever free play.√√√√√√
Replace brake shoes. Whenever worn to the limit
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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8*Brake hoseCheck for cracks or damage.√√√√√
Replace. Every 4 years
9*WheelsCheck runout and for damage.√√√√
10*TiresCheck tread depth and for dam-
age.
Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.√√√√√
11*Wheel bearingsCheck bearing for looseness or
damage.√√√√
12*Steering bearingsCheck bearing play and steering
for roughness.√√√√√
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease.Every 24000 km (14000 mi)
13*Chassis fastenersMake sure that all nuts, bolts and
screws are properly tightened.√√√√√
14Front brake lever
pivot shaftLubricate with silicone grease.√√√√√
15Rear brake lever
pivot shaftLubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease.√√√√√
16Sidestand, center-
standCheck operation.
Lubricate.√√√√√
17*Sidestand switchCheck operation.√√√√√√
18*Front forkCheck operation and for oil leak-
age.√√√√ NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK 1000 km
(600 mi)6000 km
(3500 mi)12000 km
(7000 mi)18000 km
(10500 mi)24000 km
(14000 mi)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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19*Shock absorber as-
semblyCheck operation and shock ab-
sorber for oil leakage.√√√√
20*Fuel injectionCheck engine idle speed.√√√√√√
21 Engine oilChange. (See page 6-9.)
Check oil level and vehicle for oil
leakage.√Every 2000 km (1200 mi)
22*Engine oil strainerClean.√
23Final transmission
oilCheck vehicle for oil leakage.√√√√√
Change.√√√
24*V- b e l tReplace. Every 12000 km (7000 mi)
25*Front and rear brake
switchesCheck operation.√√√√√√
26Moving parts and
cablesLubricate.√√√√√
27*Throttle grip hous-
ing and cableCheck operation and free play.
Adjust the throttle cable free play
if necessary.
Lubricate the throttle grip housing
and cable.√√√√√
28*Air induction sys-
temCheck the air cut-off valve, reed
valve, and hose for damage.
Replace any damaged parts if
necessary.√√√√√
29*Lights, signals and
switchesCheck operation.
Adjust headlight beam.√√√√√√ NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK 1000 km
(600 mi)6000 km
(3500 mi)12000 km
(7000 mi)18000 km
(10500 mi)24000 km
(14000 mi)
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