2011 YAMAHA XVS950 oil level

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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6


Be careful that water does not en-
ter the brake fluid reservoir when
refilling. Water will significantly
lower the boiling point of the fluid
and may result in vapor lock.


Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts. Al-
ways clean up spilled fluid
immediately.


As the brake pads wear, it is nor-
mal for the brake fluid level to grad-
ually go down. However, if the
brake fluid level goes down sud-
denly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cause.
EAU22731
Changing the brake fluid Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the TIP after the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart. In addition, have
the oil seals of the master cylinders and
calipers as well as the brake hoses re-
placed at the intervals listed below or
whenever they are damaged or leak-
ing.

Oil seals: Replace every two
years.


Brake hoses: Replace every four
years.
EAU23040
Drive belt slack The drive belt slack should be checked
and adjusted at the intervals specified
in the periodic maintenance and lubri-
cation chart.
EAU38410
To check the drive belt slack
1. Place the vehicle on the sidestand.
2. Note the current position of the
drive belt using the marks near the
drive belt check hole.TIPThe marks near the drive belt check
hole are 5 mm (0.2 in) apart.1. Drive belt
2. Marks
3. Drive belt slack
1 2
3
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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6
EAU23251
Lubricating the rear suspen-
sion The pivoting points of the rear suspen-
sion must be lubricated by a Yamaha
dealer at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
EAU23272
Checking the front fork The condition and operation of the front
fork must be checked as follows at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoid injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no danger of it falling
over.
[EWA10751]
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handlebars
several times to check if the front
fork compresses and rebounds
smoothly.
NOTICE
ECA10590
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0 W/21.0 W × 1
Front turn signal light:
12 V, 21.0 W × 2
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 21.0 W × 2
Auxiliary light:
12 V, 5.0 W × 1
License plate light:
12 V, 5.0 W × 2
Meter lighting:
LED
Neutral indicator light:
LED
High beam indicator light:
LED
Oil level warning light:
LED
Turn signal indicator light:
LED
Fuel level warning light:
LED
Engine trouble warning light:
LED
Immobilizer system indicator light:
LEDFuses:Main fuse:
40.0 A
Headlight fuse:
20.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 AIgnition fuse:
15.0 A
Parking lighting fuse:
10.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
10.0 A
Backup fuse:
10.0 A
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INDEX
AAir filter element, replacing ................... 6-12
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-31BBattery .................................................. 6-24
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-21
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-21
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-19
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-18
Brake lever ........................................... 3-11
Brake lever free play, adjusting ............ 6-16
Brake light switches .............................. 6-17
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-11CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-20
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-14
Clutch lever........................................... 3-10
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-15DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-9
Drive belt slack ..................................... 6-19EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............. 6-9
Engine stop switch.................................. 3-9
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-5FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-17
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-23
Fuel....................................................... 3-12
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3Fuel level warning light............................ 3-4
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose .......... 3-13
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-11
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-26
HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-8
Hazard switch.......................................... 3-9
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-27
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-15
High beam indicator light......................... 3-4
Horn switch ............................................. 3-9IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-18
Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-5
Indicator lights and warning lights ........... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ......... 6-30MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic..... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system ... 6-3
Matte color, caution .................................7-1
Model label .............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit .......................... 3-5NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PPanel, removing and installing ................ 6-8
Parking ....................................................5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1Pass switch ............................................. 3-9
RRear suspension, lubricating ................ 6-23
RESET switch ....................................... 3-10
Rider seat ............................................. 3-14SSafety information ................................... 1-1
SELECT switch ....................................... 3-9
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-10
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-16
Sidestand .............................................. 3-17
Sidestand, checking and lubricating ..... 6-22
Spark plugs, checking............................. 6-8
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ............................................. 3-9
Steering, checking ................................ 6-24
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-31
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-22TTail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-28
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-20
Throttle grip free play, checking............ 6-13
Tires ...................................................... 6-13
Tool kit .................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-32
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-33
Turn signal indicator light ........................ 3-4
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............ 6-29
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-9
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