2014 YAMAHA XV950 lock

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3
wheel hu
bs may be damag ed , re-
sultin g in improper performance of
the ABS system.
EAU13123
Fuel tank capTo remove the fuel tank cap
Slide the fuel tank cap lock cover open,
insert the key into the lock, and then
turn it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will
be released and the fuel tank cap can
be removed.
To install the fuel tank cap 1. Insert the fuel tank cap into the tank opening with the key inserted
in the lock and with the “ ” mark
facing forward. 2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, remove it,
and then close the lock cover.
TIPThe fuel tank cap cannot be installed
unless the key is in the lock. In addi-
tion, the key cannot be removed if the
cap is not properly installed and
locked.
WARNING
EWA10132
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly installe d before ri din g.
Leakin g fuel is a fire hazar d.
1. Rear wheel hub
2. Front wheel hub1
2
1. Fuel tank cap lock cover
2. “ ” mark
3. Lock.
4. Unlock.1
2
4
3
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brand or premium unleaded fuel. Use
of unleaded fuel will extend spark plug
life and reduce maintenance costs.
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gaso-
hol containing ethanol and that con-
taining methanol. Gasohol containing
ethanol can be used if the ethanol con-
tent does not exceed 10% (E10). Gas-
ohol containing methanol is not
recommended by Yamaha because it
can cause damage to the fuel system
or vehicle performance problems.
EAUB1302
Fuel tank
breather/overflow
hoseBefore operating the motorcycle:
 Check the fuel tank breather/over-
flow hose connection.
 Check the fuel tank breather/over-
flow hose for cracks or damage,
and replace it if necessary.
 Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank breather/overflow hose is not
blocked, and clean it if necessary.
 Make sure that the fuel tank
breather/overflow hose is routed
through the clamp.
EAU13434
Catalytic converterThis model is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10863
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazar d or
b urns:
 Do not park the vehicle near
possi ble fire hazar ds such as
g rass or other materials that
easily burn.
 Park the vehicle in a place
where pe destrians or chil dren
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
 Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has coole d down before
d oin g any maintenance work.
 Do not allow the en gine to i dle
more than a few minutes. Lon g
i d lin g can cause a b uild-up of
heat.
1. Fuel tank brea ther/overflow hose
2. Clamp
1
2
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NOTICE
ECA10702
Use only unleaded g asoline. The use
of lead ed g asoline will cause unre-
pairab le damag e to the catalytic
converter.
EAU55661
Steerin g lockTo lock the steerin g
1. Turn the handlebar all the way to the left.
2. Insert the key into the steering lock, located near the head pipe,
and then turn it 1/2 turn clockwise.
3. Check that the steering is locked, and then remove the key from the
lock. To unlock the steerin
g
1. Insert the key into the steering lock.
2. Turn the key 1/2 turn counter- clockwise.
3. Remove the key.1. Steering lock
2. Lock.
LO CKUNLO CK
1
2
1. Unlock.
L
O CKUNLO CK
1
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6
EAU18752
Removing an d installin g the
panelThe panel shown needs to be removed
to perform some of the maintenance
jobs described in this chapter. Refer to
this section each time the panel needs
to be removed and installed.
EAU54942
Panel A
To remove the panel1. Slide the panel lock cover open,
insert the key into the lock, and
then turn it 1/4 turn clockwise. 2. Pull the panel off as shown.
To install the panel
1. Place the panel in the original po- sition.
2. Turn the key 1/4 turn counter- clockwise, remove it, and then
slide the panel lock cover closed.
EAU42433
Checkin g the spark plu gsThe spark plugs are important engine
components, which are easy to check.
Since heat and deposits will cause any
spark plug to slowly erode, the spark
plugs should be removed and checked
in accordance with the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart. In addi-
tion, the condition of the spark plugs
can reveal the condition of the engine.
To remove a spark plu g
1. Remove the appropriate spark plug cover (rear right or front left)
by removing the bolts.
1. Panel A
1
1. Panel lock cover
2. Unlock.
1 2
1. Spark plug cover
2. Bolt
1
2
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EAU21963
Cast wheelsTo maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your vehicle,
note the following points regarding the
specified wheels. The wheel rims should be
checked for cracks, bends, warp-
age or other damage before each
ride. If any damage is found, have
a Yamaha dealer replace the
wheel. Do not attempt even the
smallest repair to the wheel. A de-
formed or cracked wheel must be
replaced.
 The wheel should be balanced
whenever either the tire or wheel
has been changed or replaced. An
unbalanced wheel can result in
poor performance, adverse han-
dling characteristics, and a short-
ened tire life.
EAU55643
Adjustin g the clutch lever free
playThe clutch lever free play should mea-
sure 5.0–10.0 mm (0.20–0.39 in) as
shown. Periodically check the clutch
lever free play and, if necessary, adjust
it as follows.
1. Loosen the locknut at the clutch lever.
2. To increase the clutch lever free play, turn the clutch lever free play
adjusting bolt in direction (a). To
decrease the clutch lever free
play, turn the adjusting bolt in di-
rection (b).
TIPIf the specified clutch lever free play
could be obtained as described above,
skip steps 3–6.3. Fully turn the adjusting bolt at theclutch lever in direction (a) to loos-
en the clutch cable.
4. Loosen the locknut at the crank- case.
5. To increase the clutch lever free play, turn the clutch lever free play
adjusting nut in direction (a). To
decrease the clutch lever free
play, turn the adjusting nut in di-
rection (b).
1. Clutch lever free play adjusting bolt
2. Locknut (clutch lever)
3. Clutch lever free play
12
3
(a)
(b)
1. Clutch lever free play adjusting nut
2. Locknut (crankcase)
2
1(a)
(b)
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66. Tighten the locknut at the crank-
case.
7. Tighten the locknut at the clutch lever.
EAU37914
Checkin g the brake lever free
playThere should be no free play at the
brake lever end. If there is free play,
have a Yamaha dealer inspect the
brake system.
WARNING
EWA14212
A soft or spon gy feelin g in the b rake
lever can in dicate the presence of
air in the hy draulic system. If there is
air in the hy draulic system, have a
Yamaha dealer blee d the system be-
fore operatin g the vehicle. Air in the
hy draulic system will diminish the b
rakin g performance, which may re-
sult in loss of control an d an acci-
d ent.1. No brake lever free play
1
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
Use only the specifie d b rake flu-
i d ; otherwise, the ru bber seals
may deteriorate, causin g leak-
a g e.
 Refill with the same type of
brake flui d. A ddin g a brake flui d
other than DOT 4 may result in a
harmful chemical reaction.
 Be careful that water or dust
d oes not enter the brake flui d
reservoir when refillin g. Water
will si gnificantly lower the boil-
in g point of the flui d an d may re-
sult in vapor lock, an d d irt may
clo g the ABS hy draulic unit
valves.
NOTICE
ECA17641
Brake flui d may d amage painte d
surfaces or plastic parts. Always
clean up spille d flui d imme diately.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
system leakage; therefore, be sure to
check the brake pads for wear and the
brake system for leakage. If the brake fluid level goes down suddenly, have a
Yamaha dealer check the cause before
further riding.
EAU22733
Chan
gin g the brake flui dHave a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. In addition, have the oil seals
of the master cylinders and calipers as
well as the brake hoses replaced at the
intervals listed below or whenever they
are damaged or leaking.
 Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
 Brake hoses: Replace every four
years.
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For non-ABS mo
dels For ABS mo dels For ABS mo dels
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows. 1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off the electrical circuit in question.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a new fuse of the specified
amperage. WARNING! Do not
use a fuse of a hi gher ampera ge
ratin g than recommen ded to
1. Ignition fuse
2. Signaling system fuse
3. Parking lighting fuse
4. Backup fuse (for clock and immobilizer sys-
tem)
5. Headlight fuse
6. Spare fuse
2 1
3
4
5
6
1. Fuse box
2. Main fuse
3. Starter relay cover
4. ABS motor fuse
5. ABS motor spare fuse
3
2
1
4
5
1. Ignition fuse
2. ABS control unit fuse
3. Signaling system fuse
4. Parking lighting fuse
5. Backup fuse (for clock and immobilizer sys-tem)
6. Headlight fuse
7. Spare fuse
8. Fuel injection system fuse
9. ABS solenoid fuse
2 1
4
5
6
7
789
3
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