2014 YAMAHA XV950 tires

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE7-4
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2. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
3. Perform the following steps to protect the cylinders, piston rings,
etc. from corrosion.a. Remove the spark plug caps and spark plugs.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into each spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug caps onto the spark plugs, and then
place the spark plugs on the
cylinder head so that the elec-
trodes are grounded. (This will
limit sparking during the next
step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder walls with oil.)
WARNING! To prevent dam-
a g e or injury from sparkin g,
make sure to groun d the
spark plu g electro des while
turning the en gine over.
[EWA10952]
e. Remove the spark plug caps
from the spark plugs, and then
install the spark plugs and the
spark plug caps.
4. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the side-
stand/centerstand.
5. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
6. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
7. Remove the battery and fully charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a month.
Do not store the battery in an ex-
cessively cold or warm place [less
than 0 °C (30°F) or more than 30
°C (90°F)]. For more information
on storing the battery, see page
6-26.
TIPMake any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
5th:1.042 (25/24)
Chassis:Frame type:
Double cradle
Caster angle: 29.00 °
Trail: 130 mm (5.1 in)Front tire:Type:Tubeless
Size: 100/90-19M/C 57H
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/EXEDRA G721 FRear tire:Type: Tubeless
Size:
150/80B16M/C 71H
Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/EXEDRA G722 FLoading:Maximum load:
For non-ABS models 206 kg (454 lb)
For ABS models 202 kg (445 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories)Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):Loading condition:0–90 kg (0–198 lb) Front:
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi)
Rear: 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Loading condition:
For non-ABS models 90–206 kg (198–454
lb)
For ABS models 90–202 kg (198–445 lb)
Front:250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear:
280 kPa (2.80 kgf/cm², 41 psi)
Front wheel:Wheel type:Cast wheel
Rim size:
19M/C x MT2.50Rear wheel:Wheel type:Cast wheel
Rim size:
16M/C x MT3.50Front brake:Type:Single disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation: Right foot operation Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4
Front suspension:Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel: 120.0 mm (4.72 in)Rear suspension:Type:Swingarm
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
70.0 mm (2.76 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:TCI
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:YTZ14S
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 11.2 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:Halogen bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 60.0 W/55.0 W × 1
Tail/brake light: LED
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INDEXAABS (for ABS models) ........................... 3-11
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ....... 3-4
Air filter element, replacing ................... 6-13
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-32BBattery .................................................. 6-26
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-23
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-22
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-20
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-19
Brake lever ............................................ 3-10
Brake lever free play, checking............. 6-17
Brake light switches.............................. 6-18
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 ........... 6-16DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-8
Drive belt slack ..................................... 6-21EEngine break-in....................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-10
Engine stop switch ................................. 3-9
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-4FFront and rear brake pads, checking.... 6-18
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-24 Fuel ....................................................... 3-13
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3
Fuel level warning light ........................... 3-4
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose ......... 3-14
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-12
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-27
HHandlebar switches ................................ 3-8
Hazard switch......................................... 3-9
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-29
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-3
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 ......... 3-3LLicense plate light ................................ 6-31MMain switch ............................................ 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 ............................. 3-3OOil level warning light ............................. 3-3PPanel, removing and installing ............... 6-8 Parking ....................................................5-4
Part locations ..........................................2-1
Pass switch .............................................3-8
RRESET switch .........................................3-9
Rider seat ..............................................3-16SSafety information ...................................1-1
SELECT switch .......................................3-9
Shifting ....................................................5-2
Shift pedal .............................................3-10
Shock absorber assemblies,
adjusting .............................................3-17
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 ................................6-25
Steering lock .........................................3-15
Storage ...................................................7-3
Supporting the motorcycle ...................6-32
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................6-24TTail/brake light ......................................6-30
Throttle grip and cable, checking and lubricating ...........................................6-22
Throttle grip free play, checking ...........6-13
Tires ......................................................6-14
Tool kit ....................................................6-2
Troubleshooting ....................................6-33
Troubleshooting chart ...........................6-34
Turn signal indicator light........................3-3
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