2012 YAMAHA XV1900A alarm

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instrume nts.................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
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/overflow
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 ................. 3-22
FOR 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
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..... 6-9
Transfer case oil ........................... 6-12
Air filter element ........................... 6-12
Checking the throttle grip free play ........................................... 6-13
Valve clearance ............................ 6-13
Tires ............................................. 6-13
Cast wheels .................................. 6-15 Clutch lever .................................. 6-15
Checking the brake lever free
play ........................................... 6-16
Brake light switches ..................... 6-16
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-17
Checking the brake and clutch fluid levels ................................. 6-17
Changing the brake and clutch fluids ......................................... 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 rear suspension ... 6-22
Checking the front fork ................. 6-23
Checking the steering .................. 6-23
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-24
Battery ......................................... 6-24
Replacing the fuses ..................... 6-25
Replacing a headlight bulb .......... 6-26
Tail/brake light ............................. 6-29
Replacing a turn signal light bulb ........................................... 6-29U1CRE1E0.book Page 1 Mond ay, October 3, 2011 8:45 AM

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-10
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7. Push the “SELECT” switch. The odometer/tripmeter/clock dis-
play will return to the prior mode.
EAU12331
Anti-theft alarm (optional) This model can be equipped with an
optional anti-theft alarm by a Yamaha
dealer. Contact a Yamaha dealer for
more information.
EAU1234A
Handlebar switches Left
1. Speedometer needle
2. Tachometer needle
3. Fuel gauge needle
4. Item number “3”
5. Brightness level display
1. Dimmer “ / ” / Pass “ ” switch
2. Turn signal switch “ / ”
3. Horn switch “ ”
1. “SELECT” switch
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INDEX
AAir filter element.................................... 6-12
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..................... 3-10
Auxiliary DC connector ......................... 3-22
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-30BBattery .................................................. 6-24
Brake and clutch fluid levels, checking ............................................. 6-17
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ......... 6-19
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-21
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-21
Brake lever ........................................... 3-12
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-16
Brake light switches .............................. 6-16
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-13CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-20
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-15
Clutch lever.................................. 3-12, 6-15DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-11
Drive belt slack ..................................... 6-19EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............. 6-9
Engine stop switch................................ 3-11
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-4
EXUP system ....................................... 3-19FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-17 Front fork, checking............................... 6-23
Fuel ....................................................... 3-14
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel level warning light............................ 3-4
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose .......... 3-15
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-13
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-25
HHandlebar switches ............................... 3-10
Hazard switch........................................ 3-11
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-26
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-17
High beam indicator light......................... 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-11IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-20
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-5
Indicator lights and warning lights ........... 3-4LLicense plate light ................................. 6-29MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-2
Maintenance and lubricat
ion, 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 .............................. 3-4PParking .................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
RRear suspension, lubricating ................ 6-22
Rider seat ............................................. 3-16SSafety information ................................... 1-1
SELECT switch ..................................... 3-11
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-12
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-18
Sidestand .............................................. 3-20
Sidestand, checking and lubricating ..... 6-22
Spark plugs, checking............................. 6-8
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-11
Steering, checking ................................ 6-23
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-30TTail/brake light ...................................... 6-29
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-20
Throttle grip free play, checking............ 6-13
Tires ...................................................... 6-13
Tool kit .................................................... 6-2
Transfer case oil ................................... 6-12
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-31
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-32
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... 3-4
Turn signal light bul b, replacing ............ 6-29
Turn signal switch ................................. 3-11VValve clearance .................................... 6-13
Vehicle identification number .................. 9-1
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