2009 YAMAHA XV1900A seat adjustment

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 ............3-4
Multi-function meter unit .................3-5
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .............3-10
Handlebar switches ......................3-10
Clutch lever ...................................3-12
Shift pedal .....................................3-12
Brake lever ...................................3-12
Brake pedal ..................................3-13
Fuel tank cap ................................3-13
Fuel ...............................................3-14
Fuel tank breather hose ................3-15
Catalytic converter ........................3-15
Rider seat .....................................3-16
Helmet holder ...............................3-17
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-18
EXUP system ...............................3-19
Sidestand ......................................3-20
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........3-20
Auxiliary DC connector .................3-22FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
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
ADJUSTMENT................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system ....... 6-2
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-3
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-7
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..... 6-8
Transfer case oil ........................... 6-11
Air filter element ........................... 6-12
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-12
Valve clearance ............................ 6-12
Tires ............................................. 6-13
Cast wheels .................................. 6-14
Clutch lever .................................. 6-15
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ........................................ 6-15Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-15
Checking the brake and clutch
fluid levels ................................. 6-16
Changing the brake and clutch
fluids ......................................... 6-17
Drive belt slack ............................ 6-18
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-18
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-19
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-19
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 6-20
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................. 6-20
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 6-21
Checking the front fork ................. 6-21
Checking the steering .................. 6-22
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-22
Battery ......................................... 6-22
Replacing the fuses ..................... 6-24
Replacing a headlight bulb .......... 6-25
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
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EAU17241
Periodic inspection, adjustment, and lu-
brication will keep your vehicle in the
safest and most efficient condition pos-
sible. Safety is an obligation of the vehi-
cle owner/operator. The most important
points of vehicle inspection, adjust-
ment, and lubrication are explained on
the following pages.
The intervals given in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart
should be simply considered as a gen-
eral guide under normal riding condi-
tions. However, depending on the
weather, terrain, geographical location,
and individual use, the maintenance in-
tervals may need to be shortened.
WARNING
EWA10321
Failure to properly maintain the ve-
hicle or performing maintenance ac-
tivities incorrectly may increase
your risk of injury or death during
service or while using the vehicle. If
you are not familiar with vehicle ser-
vice, have a Yamaha dealer performservice.
WARNING
EWA15121
Turn off the engine when performing
maintenance unless otherwise
specified.

A running engine has moving
parts that can catch on body
parts or clothing and electrical
parts that can cause shocks or
fires.


Running the engine while ser-
vicing can lead to eye injury,
burns, fire, or carbon monoxide
poisoning – possibly leading to
death. See page 1-1 for more in-
formation about carbon monox-ide.
EAU17361
Owner’s tool kit The owner’s tool kit is located under the
rider seat. (See page 3-16.)
The service information included in this
manual and the tools provided in the
owner’s tool kit are intended to assist
you in the performance of preventive
maintenance and minor repairs. How-
ever, additional tools such as a torque
wrench may be necessary to perform
certain maintenance work correctly.TIPIf you do not have the tools or experi-
ence required for a particular job, havea Yamaha dealer perform it for you.1. Owner’s tool kit
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EAU38368
Engine oil and oil filter car-
tridge The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter car-
tridge replaced at the intervals speci-
fied in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. A slight tilt to the side can
result in a false reading.
2. Remove the rider seat. (See page
3-16.)
3. Start the engine, warm it up until
the engine oil has reached a nor-
mal temperature of 60 °C (140 °F),
let it continue to idle for ten sec-
onds, and then turn the engine off.TIPTo achieve the proper engine oil tem-
perature for an accurate oil level read-
ing, the engine must have firstcompletely cooled down, and then
warmed up again for several minutes to
normal operating temperature.
4. Wait a few minutes until the oil set-
tles, remove the oil filler cap, wipe
the engine oil dipstick clean, insert
it back into the oil filler hole (with-
out screwing it in), and then re-
move it again to check the oil level.TIPThe engine oil should be between theminimum and maximum level marks.
5. If the engine oil is at or below the
minimum level mark, add sufficient
oil of the recommended type to
raise it to the correct level.
TIPWhen adding oil, be careful not to over-
fill the engine oil tank; the oil level rises
faster starting from the half level portionon the dipstick.
6. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler
hole, and then tighten the oil filler
cap.
7. Install the rider seat.
1. Engine oil filler cap
1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
3. Engine oil dipstick
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NOTICE
ECA10900
Make sure that the oil filler cap is se-
curely tightened, otherwise oil may
seep out when the engine is run-ning.
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment)
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face.
2. Remove the rider seat. (See page
3-16.)
3. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
4. Place an oil pan under the oil tank
to collect the used oil.
5. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and drain bolt to drain the oil from
the oil tank.6. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
7. Remove engine oil drain bolts A
and B to drain the oil from the
crankcase.
TIPSkip steps 8–10 if the oil filter cartridgeis not being replaced.
8. Remove the oil filter cartridge with
an oil filter wrench.TIPAn oil filter wrench is available at aYamaha dealer.
9. Apply a thin coat of clean engine
oil to the O-ring of the new oil filter
cartridge.
1. Engine oil drain bolt (oil tank)
1. Engine oil drain bolt A (crankcase)
2. Engine oil drain bolt B (crankcase)
1. Oil filter cartridge
2. Oil filter wrench
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TIPMake sure that the O-ring is properlyseated.
10. Install the new oil filter cartridge
with an oil filter wrench, and then
tighten it to the specified torque
with a torque wrench.11. Install the engine oil drain bolts,
and then tighten them to the spec-
ified torques.12. Pour only 2.5 L (2.6 US qt,
2.2 Imp.qt) of the specified amount
of recommended engine oil
through the filler hole, insert the
dipstick, and then tighten the oil fill-
er cap.
13. Start the engine, rev it several
times, and then turn it off.
14. Remove the engine oil filler cap,
and then gradually fill the oil tank
with the remaining oil quantity
while regularly checking the oil lev-
el on the dipstick.
TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any
parts after the engine and exhaust sys-tem have cooled down.
1. O-ring
1. Oil filter cartridge
2. Torque wrench
Tightening torque:
Oil filter cartridge:
17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Tightening torques:
Engine oil drain bolt A (crankcase):
43 Nm (4.3 m·kgf, 31 ft·lbf)
Engine oil drain bolt B (crankcase):
43 Nm (4.3 m·kgf, 31 ft·lbf)
Engine oil drain bolt (oil tank):
43 Nm (4.3 m·kgf, 31 ft·lbf)
Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment:
4.10 L (4.33 US qt, 3.61 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
4.90 L (5.18 US qt, 4.31 Imp.qt)
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NOTICE
ECA15080


In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a high-
er quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
higher.


Make sure that no foreign mate-rial enters the oil tank.
15. Install the engine oil filler cap.16. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, im-
mediately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.
17. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
18. Install the rider seat.
EAU20051
Transfer case oil The transfer case must be checked for
oil leakage before each ride. If any
leakage is found, have a Yamaha deal-
er check and repair the vehicle. In addi-
tion, the transfer case oil level should
be checked and the oil must be
changed by a Yamaha dealer at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart.
1.“CD” specification
2.“ENERGY CONSERVING II”
1
2
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6 indicator grooves have almost disap-
peared, have a Yamaha dealer replace
the brake pads as a set.
EAU22500
Rear brake pads
Check each rear brake pad for damage
and measure the lining thickness. If a
brake pad is damaged or if the lining
thickness is less than 0.8 mm (0.03 in),
have a Yamaha dealer replace the
brake pads as a set.
EAU38630
Checking the brake and clutch
fluid levels Front brake
Rear brakeClutch
Insufficient brake or clutch fluid may al-
low air to enter the brake or clutch sys-
tems, possibly causing them to become
ineffective.
TIPThe rear brake fluid reservoir is locatedunder the rider seat. (See page 3-16.)
Before riding, check that the brake and
clutch fluids are above the minimum
level marks and replenish if necessary.
A low brake or clutch fluid level may in-
dicate brake or clutch system leakage
and/or worn brake pads. If the brake or
clutch levels are low, be sure to check
the brake or clutch systems for leakage
and the brake pads for wear.
1. Lining thickness
1. Minimum level mark
1. Minimum level mark
1. Minimum level mark
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EAU38373
Replacing the fuses The main fuse, the fuel injection system
fuse, and the fuse box, which contains
the fuses for the individual circuits, are
located under the rider seat. (See page
3-16.)
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off
the electrical circuit in question.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage. WARNING! Do not
use a fuse of a higher amperage
rating than recommended toavoid causing extensive dam-
age to the electrical system and
possibly a fire.
[EWA15131]
3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on
the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
1. Main fuse
2. Fuel injection system fuse
3. Fuel injection system spare fuse
4. Fuse box
1. Fuse box
2. Auxiliary DC connector fuse
3. Signaling system fuse
4. Ignition fuse
5. Backup fuse (for odometer, clock and immo-
bilizer system)
6. ECU (Electronic Control Unit) fuse
7. Headlight fuse
8. Parking lighting fuse
9. Spare fuse
Specified fuses:
Main fuse:
50.0 A
Headlight fuse:
20.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Ignition fuse:
25.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
15.0 A
ECU (Electronic Control Unit) fuse:
10.0 A
Auxiliary DC connector fuse:
3.0 A
Parking lighting fuse:
10.0 A
Backup fuse:
10.0 A
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