2013 YAMAHA XV1900A clock

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oughly clean off any dirt and fin-
gerprints on the headlight bulb
using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.
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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.
Removing the headlight unit
1. Remove the headlight body cover by removing the bolts.
2. Disconnect the coupler shown. 3. Remove the headlight unit by re-
moving the screws.
To replace the high beam headlight
bulb1. Remove the headlight bulb holder cover by turning it counterclock-
wise.
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Bolt
2. Headlight body cover
1. Coupler
1. Screw
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62. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then unhook the headlight
bulb holder.
3. Remove the burnt-out bulb. 4. Place a new headlight bulb into po-
sition, and then secure it with the
bulb holder.
5. Connect the coupler, and then in- stall the headlight bulb holder cov-
er by turning it clockwise.
To replace the low beam headlight bulb
1. Disconnect the headlight coupler, and then remove the burnt-out
bulb by turning it counterclock-
wise.
2. Install a new bulb by turning it clockwise.
3. Connect the headlight coupler. Installing the headlight unit
1. Install the headlight unit by install- ing the screws.
2. Connect the coupler to the head- light body cover.
3. Install the headlight body cover by installing the bolts.
4. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary.
1. Headlight bulb holder cover
1. Headlight coupler
2. Headlight bulb holder
1. Headlight coupler
2. Headlight bulb
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EAU24181
Tail/brake light This model is equipped with an LED-
type tail/brake light.
If the tail/brake light does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check it.
EAU38382
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb 1. Remove the turn signal light lensby removing the screw, and then
turning the lens counterclockwise.
2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket, push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by turning it clock- wise, and then installing the screw.
NOTICE: Do not overtighten the
screw, otherwise the lens may
break.
[ECA11191] EAU24330
License plate light If the license plate light does not come
on, have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical circuit or replace the bulb.
1. Turn signal light lens
2. Screw
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EAU40763
Replacing an auxiliary light
bulb This model is equipped with two auxil-
iary lights. If an auxiliary light bulb burns
out, replace it as follows.1. Remove the headlight unit. (See page 6-26.)
2. Remove the auxiliary light bulb socket (together with the coupler)
by turning the socket counterclock-
wise.
3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pull- ing it out. 4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the socket (together with the
coupler) by pushing it in and turn-
ing it clockwise.
6. Install the headlight unit.
EAU24350
Supporting the motorcycle Since this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other maintenance
requiring the motorcycle to stand up-
right. Check that the motorcycle is in a
stable and level position before starting
any maintenance. A strong wooden
box can be placed under the engine for
added stability.
To service the front wheel 1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcycle by using a motorcycle stand or, if
an additional motorcycle stand is
not available, by placing a jack un-
der the frame in front of the rear
wheel.
2. Raise the front wheel off the ground by using a motorcycle
stand.
To service the rear wheel
Raise the rear wheel off the ground by
using a motorcycle stand or, if a motor-
cycle stand is not available, by placing
1. Auxiliary light bulb socket
1. Auxiliary light bulb
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