2012 YAMAHA XVS950 brake pads

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 ........3-18 FOR YOUR SAFETY
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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 ........................................... 6-15 Adjusting 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 ............................ 6-20
Checking and lubricating the cables ....................................... 6-21
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-21
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals .............. 6-21
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............ 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................. 6-23
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ........................................ 6-23
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 6-23
Checking the front fork ................. 6-24
Checking the steering .................. 6-24
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-25
Battery ......................................... 6-25
Replacing the fuses ..................... 6-26
Replacing the headlight bulb ....... 6-28
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ........................................... 6-29
Replacing a turn signal light bulb ........................................... 6-30U26PE3E0.book Page 1 Tuesday, June 7, 2011 5:19 PM

FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
4-1
4
EAU15596
Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection
and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner ’s Manual.
WARNING
EWA11151
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage.
Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided in
this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Fuel 
Check fuel level in fuel tank.
 Refuel if necessary.
 Check fuel line for leakage.
 Check fuel tank breather/overflow hose for obstructions, cracks or damage, and
check hose connection. 3-12, 3-13
Engine oil 
Check oil level in engine.
 If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
 Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-9
Front brake 
Check operation.
 If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
 Check lever free play.
 Adjust if necessary.
 Check brake pads for wear.
 Replace if necessary.
 Check fluid level in reservoir.
 If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
 Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-16, 6-17, 6-18
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4-2
4
Rear brake 
Check operation.
 If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
 Check brake pads for wear.
 Replace if necessary.
 Check fluid level in reservoir.
 If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
 Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-17, 6-18
Clutch 
Check operation.
 Lubricate cable if necessary.
 Check lever free play.
 Adjust if necessary. 6-15
Throttle grip 
Make sure that operation is smooth.
 Check throttle grip free play.
 If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip free play and lubricate cable
and grip housing. 6-13, 6-21
Control cables 
Make sure that operation is smooth.
 Lubricate if necessary. 6-21
Wheels and tires 
Check for damage.
 Check tire condition and tread depth.
 Check air pressure.
 Correct if necessary. 6-13, 6-15
Brake and shift pedals 
Make sure that operation is smooth.
 Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary. 6-21
Brake and clutch levers 
Make sure that operation is smooth.
 Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary. 6-22
Sidestand 
Make sure that operation is smooth.
 Lubricate pivot if necessary. 6-23
Chassis fasteners 
Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
 Tighten if necessary. —
Instruments, lights, signals
and switches 
Check operation.
 Correct if necessary. —
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-4
6
EAU1770C
General maintenance and lubrication chart NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
(24000 mi)
1 Air filter element Replace. √
2Clutch 
Check operation.
 Adjust. √√√√√
3 *Front brake 
Check operation, fluid level and
vehicle for fluid leakage.
 Adjust brake lever free play. √√√√√√
 Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
4 *Rear brake 
Check operation, fluid level and
vehicle for fluid leakage. √√√√√√
 Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
5 *Brake hoses 
Check for cracks or damage.
 Check for correct routing and
clamping. √√√√√
 Replace. Every 4 years
6 *Wheels Check runout and for damage. √√√√
7 *Tires 
Check tread depth and for dam-
age.
 Replace if necessary.
 Check air pressure.
 Correct if necessary. √√√√√
8 *Wheel bearings 
Check bearing for looseness or
damage. √√√√
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-17
63. Tighten the locknut.
WARNING
EWA10630


After adjusting the brake lever
free play, check the free play
and make sure that the brake is
working properly.


A soft or spongy feeling in the
brake lever can indicate the
presence of air in the hydraulic
system. If there is air in the hy-
draulic system, have a Yamaha
dealer bleed the system before
operating the motorcycle. Air in
the hydraulic system will dimin-
ish the braking performance,
which may result in loss of con-
trol and an accident.
EAU22273
Brake light switches The brake light, which is activated by
the brake pedal and brake lever, should
come on just before braking takes ef-
fect. If necessary, adjust the rear brake
light switch as follows, but the front
brake light switch should be adjusted
by a Yamaha dealer.
Turn the rear brake light switch adjust-
ing nut while holding the rear brake light
switch in place. To make the brake light
come on earlier, turn the adjusting nut
in direction (a). To make the brake light
come on later, turn the adjusting nut in
direction (b).
EAU22392
Checking the front and rear
brake pads The front and rear brake pads must be
checked for wear at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
EAU22430
Front brake pads
Each front brake pad is provided with
wear indicator grooves, which allow
you to check the brake pad wear with-
out having to disassemble the brake.
To check the brake pad wear, check
the wear indicator grooves. If a brake
pad has worn to the point that the wear
1. Rear brake light switch
2. Rear brake light switch adjusting nut
1
2
(a)
(b)
1. Brake pad wear indicator groove11
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6-18
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.
EAU22581
Checking the brake fluid level Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark.
Check the brake fluid level with the top
of the reservoir level. Replenish the
brake fluid if necessary.
Front brake
Rear brake
WARNING
EWA15990
Improper maintenance can result in
loss of braking ability. Observe
these precautions:

Insufficient brake fluid may al-
low air to enter the brake sys-
tem, reducing braking
performance.


Clean the filler cap before re-
moving. Use only DOT 4 brake
fluid from a sealed container.
1. Lining thickness
1
1. Minimum level mark
1
1. Minimum level mark
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4
1
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-19
6


Use only the specified brake flu-
id; otherwise, the rubber seals
may deteriorate, causing leak-
age.


Refill with the same type of
brake fluid. Adding a brake fluid
other than DOT 4 may result in a
harmful chemical reaction.


Be careful that water does not
enter the brake fluid reservoir
when refilling. Water will signifi-
cantly lower the boiling point of
the fluid and may result in vapor
lock.
NOTICE
ECA17640
Brake fluid may damage painted sur-
faces or plastic parts. Always clean
up spilled fluid immediately.As the brake pads wear, it is normal for
the brake fluid level to gradually go
down. A low brake fluid level may indi-
cate worn brake pads and/or brake sys-
tem leakage; therefore, be sure to
check the brake pads for wear and the
brake system for leakage. If the brakefluid level goes down suddenly, have a
Yamaha dealer check the cause before further riding.
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.
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INDEXAAir filter element, replacing ................... 6-12
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-31BBattery................................................... 6-25
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-22
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 .......... 6-21
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-14
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-10
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............ 6-15DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-9
Drive belt slack...................................... 6-20EEngine 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 .............................. 6-24
Fuel ....................................................... 3-12
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3 Fuel 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 ...................... 6-28
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...... 6-23
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 .................... 6-32
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-23TTail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-29
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-21
Throttle grip free play, checking ............ 6-13
Tires ...................................................... 6-13
Tool kit..................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-33
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-34
Turn signal indicator light ........................ 3-4
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............ 6-30
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-9
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