2014 YAMAHA XVS1300CU Oil fork

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
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-1
Indicator lights and warning lights............................................ 3-2
Multi-function meter unit ................ 3-4
Handlebar switches ........................ 3-7
Clutch lever .................................... 3-9
Shift pedal ...................................... 3-9
Brake lever...................................... 3-9
Brake pedal .................................. 3-10
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-10
Fuel ............................................... 3-11
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose .......................................... 3-12
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-12
Seat .............................................. 3-13
Helmet holder ............................... 3-14
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 3-15
Sidestand ..................................... 3-16
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-16 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
Removing and installing the
panel ............................................ 6-8
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge.... 6-10
Coolant.......................................... 6-13
Replacing the air filter element ..... 6-14
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................................ 6-15
Valve clearance ............................. 6-15
Tires .............................................. 6-15
Cast wheels................................... 6-17 Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ............................................ 6-18
Checking the brake lever free play ............................................ 6-19
Brake light switches ..................... 6-19
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-20
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-20
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-22
Drive belt slack ............................. 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 6-23
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals............... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 6-24
Checking and lubricating the sidestand................................... 6-25
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 6-25
Lubricating the swingarm pivots......................................... 6-26
Checking the front fork ................. 6-26
Checking the steering................... 6-27
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-27
Battery .......................................... 6-28
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-29
Replacing the headlight bulb ........ 6-30
Tail/brake light .............................. 6-32U2SSE0E0.book Page 1 Monday, November 18, 2013 3:20 PM

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-6
6
20*Front fork • Check operation and for oil leak-
age. √√√√
21 *Shock a
bsor ber as-
sem bly • Check operation and shock ab-
sorber for oil leakage. √√√√
22 *Rear suspension re-
lay arm an
d con-
nectin g arm
pivotin g points • Check operation.
√√√√
• Lubricate with lithium-soap- based grease. √√
23 En gine oil • Change.
• Check oil level and vehicle for oil
leakage. √√√√√√
24 En
gine oil filter car-
tri dg e •Replace.
√√√
25 *Coolin g system • Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage. √√√√√
• Change coolant. Every 3 years
26 *Front an
d rear
b rake switches • Check operation.
√√√√√√
27 Movin
g parts an d
ca bles • Lubricate.
√√√√√
28 *Throttle g rip • Check operation.
• Check throttle grip free play, and
adjust if necessary.
• Lubricate cable and grip housing. √√√√√
29 *Li
ghts, si gnals an d
switches • Check operation.
•

Adjust headlight beam. √√√√√√
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
(24000 mi)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-26
6
EAUM1653
Lubricatin g the swin garm piv-
otsThe swingarm pivots must be lubricat-
ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAU23273
Checkin g the front forkThe condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the con dition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation 1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoi d injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no dan ger of it fallin g
over.
[EWA10752]
2. While applying the front brake, push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
NOTICE
ECA10591
If any damag e is foun d or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
2nd:1.778 (32/18)
3rd: 1.381 (29/21)
4th:
1.115 (29/26)
5th: 0.960 (24/25)
Chassis:Frame type:
Double cradle
Caster angle: 34.00 °
Trail: 109 mm (4.3 in)Front tire:Type:Tubeless
Size: 120/70 21M/C 62H
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/EXEDRA G721 GRear tire:Type:Tubeless
Size:
210/40R18M/C 73H
Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/EXEDRA G852 RADIAL GLoa din g:Maximum load:
204 kg (450 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories)
Tire air pressure (measure d on col d
tires):Loading condition:
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front: 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear: 280 kPa (2.80 kgf/cm², 41 psi)
Loading condition:
90–204 kg (198–450 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: 21M/C x MT3.50Rear wheel:Wheel type:Cast wheel
Rim size: 18M/C x MT7.50Front 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:
135 mm (5.3 in)Rear suspension:Type:Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel: 100 mm (3.9 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
TCI
Charging system: AC magnetoBattery:Model:
YTX20L-BS
Voltage, capacity: 12 V, 18.0 AhHea dlig ht:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBul b volta ge, watta ge × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 60.0 W/55.0 W × 1
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10
INDEXAAir filter element, replacing ................... 6-14
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-33BBattery .................................................. 6-28
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-24
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-24
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-22
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-20
Brake lever .............................................. 3-9
Brake lever free play, checking............. 6-19
Brake light switches.............................. 6-19
Brake pedal........................................... 3-10CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-23
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-12
Clutch lever ............................................. 3-9
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-18
Coolant ................................................. 6-13
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 3-3DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-7
Drive belt slack ..................................... 6-22EEngine break-in....................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-10
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1
Engine stop switch ................................. 3-8
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-3FFront and rear brake pads, checking.... 6-20 Front fork, checking ............................. 6-26
Fuel ....................................................... 3-11
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3
Fuel level warning light ........................... 3-3
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose ......... 3-12
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-10
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-29
HHandlebar switches ................................ 3-7
Hazard switch......................................... 3-8
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-30
Helmet holder ....................................... 3-14
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-2
Horn switch ............................................ 3-8IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 3-16
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-2LLicense plate light ................................ 6-33MMain switch/steering lock....................... 3-1
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 ........................ 3-4NNeutral indicator light ............................. 3-2OOil level warning light ............................. 3-2PPanel, removing and installing ............... 6-8 Parking ....................................................5-4
Part locations ..........................................2-1
Pass switch .............................................3-7
RRear suspension, lubricating ................6-25
RESET switch .........................................3-8SSafety information ...................................1-1
Seat .......................................................3-13
SELECT switch .......................................3-8
Shifting ....................................................5-2
Shift pedal ...............................................3-9
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ....3-15
Sidestand ..............................................3-16
Sidestand, checking and lubricating.....6-25
Spark plugs, checking ............................6-8
Specifications .........................................8-1
Starting the engine ..................................5-1
Start switch .............................................3-8
Steering, checking ................................6-27
Storage ...................................................7-3
Supporting the motorcycle ...................6-34
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................6-26TTail/brake light ......................................6-32
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ...........................................6-23
Throttle grip free play, checking ...........6-15
Tires ......................................................6-15
Tool kit ....................................................6-2
Troubleshooting ....................................6-34
Troubleshooting charts .........................6-36
Turn signal indicator light........................3-2
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............6-32
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