2008 YAMAHA XVS1300A turn signal bulb

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 6-30
Replacing the license plate light
bulb ........................................... 6-30
Replacing the auxiliary light
bulb ........................................... 6-31
Supporting the motorcycle ............ 6-32
Troubleshooting ............................ 6-33
Troubleshooting charts ................. 6-34
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE.......................................... 7-1
Matte color caution ......................... 7-1
Care ................................................ 7-1
Storage ...........................................7-3
SPECIFICATIONS ............................. 8-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION............. 9-1
Identification numbers .................... 9-1
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66. Install the battery cover, and then
hook the battery band onto the
holder.
EAU42890
Replacing the headlight bulb This model is equipped with a quartz
bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove the turn signal light brack-
et cover by removing the bolts.
2. Remove the headlight unit by re-
moving the bolts on each side.3. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the bulb cover.
4. Unhook the headlight bulb holder,
and then remove the defective
bulb.1. Turn signal light bracket cover
2. Bolt
1. Bolt
1. Headlight bulb cover
2. Headlight coupler
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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 secure it with the
bulb holder.CAUTION:
ECA10660
Do not touch the glass part of the
headlight bulb to keep it free from
oil, otherwise the transparency of
the 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,
and then connect the coupler.
7. Install the headlight unit by install-
ing the bolts.
8. Place the turn signal light bracket
cover in the original position, and
then install the bolts.9. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
1. Headlight bulb holder
2. Headlight bulb
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
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EAU24131
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb 1. Remove the tail/brake light lens by
removing the screws.
2. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the
screws.CAUTION:
ECA10680
Do not overtighten the screws, oth-erwise the lens may break.
EAU24210
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb 1. Remove the turn signal lens by re-
moving the screws.
2. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the
screws.CAUTION:
ECA10680
Do not overtighten the screws, oth-erwise the lens may break.
EAU42482
Replacing the license plate
light bulb 1. Remove the license plate light cov-
er by removing the bolts.
2. Pull the license plate light unit up
as shown.
1. Screw
1. Screw
1. License plate light cover
2. Bolt
1. License plate light unit
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
Chassis:Frame type:
Double cradle
Caster angle:
32.70 °
Trail:
145.0 mm (5.71 in)Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
130/90 16M/C 67H
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D404F X
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/EXEDRA G721Rear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
170/70B 16M/C 75H
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/K555
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/EXEDRA G722 GLoading:Maximum load:
210 kg (463 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories)Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):Loading condition:
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)Front:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
280 kPa (41 psi) (2.80 kgf/cm²)
Loading condition:
90–210 kg (198–463 lb)
Front:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
280 kPa (41 psi) (2.80 kgf/cm²)
Front wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
16M/C x MT3.00Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
16M/C x MT4.50Front brake:Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right foot operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
Front suspension:Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
135.0 mm (5.31 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
110.0 mm (4.33 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
Transistorized coil ignition (digital)
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
YTX20L-BS
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 18.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 60 W/55.0 W × 1
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0 W/21.0 W × 1
Front turn signal light:
12 V, 21.0 W × 2
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INDEXTroubleshooting .................................... 6-33
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-34
Turn signal indicator light ........................ 3-4
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............ 6-30
Turn signal switch ................................. 3-10VValve clearance .................................... 6-13
Vehicle identification number .................. 9-1WWheel bearings, checking ..................... 6-25
Wheels .................................................. 6-16
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