2011 YAMAHA XVS950 catalytic converter

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 lights and warning
lights ............................................3-4
Multi-function meter unit .................3-5
Handlebar switches ........................3-8
Clutch lever ...................................3-10
Shift pedal .....................................3-10
Brake lever ...................................3-11
Brake pedal ..................................3-11
Fuel tank cap ................................3-11
Fuel ...............................................3-12
Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose ..........................................3-13
Catalytic converter ........................3-14
Rider seat .....................................3-14
Helmet holder ...............................3-15
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-16
Sidestand ......................................3-17
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........3-18FOR 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 ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ............. 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-4
Removing and installing the
panel ........................................... 6-8
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..... 6-9
Replacing the air filter element ..... 6-12
Checking the throttle grip free
play ........................................... 6-13
Valve clearance ............................ 6-13
Tires ............................................. 6-13
Cast wheels .................................. 6-15
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 6-15Adjusting the brake lever free
play ........................................... 6-16
Brake light switches ..................... 6-17
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-17
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-18
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-19
Drive belt slack ............................ 6-19
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-20
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-20
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-21
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 6-21
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................. 6-22
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots ........................................ 6-22
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 6-23
Checking the front fork ................. 6-23
Checking the steering .................. 6-24
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-24
Battery ......................................... 6-24
Replacing the fuses ..................... 6-26
Replacing the headlight bulb ....... 6-27
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb ........................................... 6-28
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 6-29U26PE2E0.book Page 1 Thursday, May 13, 2010 5:38 PM

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-14
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EAU13433
Catalytic converter This model is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10862
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazard or
burns:

Do not park the vehicle near
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.


Park the vehicle in a place
where pedestrians or children
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.


Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has cooled down before do-
ing any maintenance work.


Do not allow the engine to idle
more than a few minutes. Long
idling can cause a build-up of
heat.
NOTICE
ECA10701
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause unre-
pairable damage to the catalytic
converter.
EAU42750
Rider seat To remove the rider seat
1. Insert the key into the seat lock,
and then turn it counterclockwise.
2. Lift the front of the seat up, and
then pull the seat off.
To install the rider seat
1. Insert the projection on the rear of
the seat into the seat holder as
shown.1. Rider seat lock
2. Unlock.
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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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