2010 YAMAHA XVS950 oil type

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-9
6
TIPThe engine oil should be between the
minimum 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.
6. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler
hole, and then tighten the oil filler
cap.
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment)
1. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap,
the engine oil drain bolt and its
gasket to drain the oil from the
crankcase.
TIPSkip steps 4–6 if the oil filter cartridge is
not being replaced.4. Remove the oil filter cartridge with
an oil filter wrench.
1. Engine oil filler cap
1. Engine oil dipstick
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1
1
3
2
1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
1. Oil filter wrench
2. Oil filter cartridge
1
2
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6 4. If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
EAU48511
Replacing the headlight bulb This model is equipped with a quartz
bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.NOTICE
ECA10650
Take care not to damage the follow-
ing parts:

Headlight bulb
Do not touch the glass part of
the headlight bulb to keep it free
from oil, otherwise the transpar-
ency of the glass, the luminosity
of the bulb, and the bulb life will
be adversely affected. Thor-
oughly clean off any dirt and fin-
gerprints on the headlight bulb
using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.


Headlight lens
Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the headlight
lens.
Do not use a headlight bulb of a
wattage higher than specified.
1. Remove the headlight unit by re-
moving the screws.
2. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the bulb cover.1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Screw
1
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-1
8
Dimensions:Overall length:
2435 mm (95.9 in)
Overall width:
1000 mm (39.4 in)
Overall height:
1080 mm (42.5 in)
Seat height:
675 mm (26.6 in)
Wheelbase:
1685 mm (66.3 in)
Ground clearance:
145 mm (5.71 in)
Minimum turning radius:
3500 mm (137.8 in)Weight:With oil and fuel:
278.0 kg (613 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Air cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
V-type 2-cylinder
Displacement:
942 cm³
Bore × stroke:
85.0 × 83.0 mm (3.35 × 3.27 in)
Compression ratio:
9.00 :1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Engine oil:Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
Type:
SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-40,
20W-40 or 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement:
3.70 L (3.91 US qt, 3.26 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
4.00 L (4.23 US qt, 3.52 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:
Oil-coated paper elementFuel:Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
17.0 L (4.49 US gal, 3.74 Imp.gal)Fuel reserve amount:
3.4 L (0.90 US gal, 0.75 Imp.gal)
Fuel injection:Throttle body:
ID mark:
5S71 00Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CPR7EA-9
Spark plug gap:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-discTransmission:Primary reduction system:
Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio:
72/43 (1.674)
Secondary reduction system:
Belt drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
70/30 (2.333)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 5-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
Gear ratio:
1st:
46/15 (3.067)
2nd:
33/16 (2.063)
3rd:
30/19 (1.579)
–20 –10 0
1020 30 40 50 C 10 30 50 70 90 110 0 130 F
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40SAE 10W-50
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8-2
8
4th:
34/27 (1.259)
5th:
25/24 (1.042)
Chassis:Frame type:
Double cradle
Caster angle:
32.16 °
Trail:
145.0 mm (5.71 in)Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
130/70-18M/C 63H
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/EXEDRA G721 J
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D404FRear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
170/70B16M/C 75H
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/EXEDRA G722 J
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/K555Loading: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:
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi)
Rear:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Loading condition:
90–210 kg (198–463 lb)
Front:
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi)
Rear:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)Front wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
18M/C x MT3.50Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
16M/C x MT4.50Front brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brakeOperation:
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
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
110.0 mm (4.33 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
TCI (digital)
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
YTZ14S
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 11.2 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 60 W/55 W × 1
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