2015 YAMAHA XVS950 oil type

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-10
6
TIPThe engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
5. If the engine oil is at or below theminimum level mark, add suffi-
cient oil of the recommended type
to raise it to the correct level.
6. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler hole, and then tighten the oil filler
cap.
To chan ge the en gine oil (with or
without oil filter cartri dge replace-
ment) 1. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap, the engine oil drain bolt and its
gasket to drain the oil from the
crankcase.
TIPSkip steps 4–6 if the oil filter cartridge
is not being replaced.4. Remove the oil filter cartridge withan oil filter wrench.
1. Engine oil filler cap
1. Engine oil dipstick
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1
1
32
1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
1. Oil filter wrench
2. Oil filter cartridge
2
1
1
2
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-18
6
EAU40262
Checking the brake flui d levelBefore 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
EWA16011
Improper maintenance can result in
loss of b raking a bility. O bserve
these precautions:  Insufficient brake flui d may al-
low air to enter the brake sys-
tem, re ducin g brakin g
performance.
 Clean the filler cap before re-
movin g. Use only DOT 4 b rake
flui d from a seale d container. 
Use only the specified 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 b rake fluid
reservoir when refillin g. Water
will si gnificantly lower the b oil-
in g point of the flui d an d may re-
sult in vapor lock, an d d ir
t may
clo g the ABS hy draulic unit
valves.
NOTICE
ECA17641
Brake flui d may damag e painted
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
1. Minimum level mark
1
1. Minimum level markSpecifie d b rake flui d:
DOT 4
1
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-1
8
Dimensions:Overall length:2295 mm (90.4 in)
Overall width:
775 mm (30.5 in)
Overall height: 1160 mm (45.7 in)
Seat height: 765 mm (30.1 in)
Wheelbase:
1570 mm (61.8 in)
Ground clearance: 135 mm (5.3 in)
Minimum turning radius: 3300 mm (129.9 in)Wei ght:Curb weight:
251 kg (553 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Air cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement: V-type 2-cylinder
Displacement: 942 cm³
Bore × stroke:
85.0 × 83.0 mm (3.35 × 3.27 in)
Compression ratio: 9.0 : 1
Starting system: Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Engine oil:Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
Type:
SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-40,
20W-40 or 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade: API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement:3.70 L (3.91 US qt, 3.26 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
4.00 L (4.23 US qt, 3.52 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:Oil-coated paper elementFuel:Recommended fuel:Regular unleaded gasoline (Gasohol (E10)
acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity: 12 L (3.2 US gal, 2.6 Imp.gal) Fuel reserve amount:
2.8 L (0.74 US gal, 0.62 Imp.gal)
Fuel injection:Throttle body:
ID mark:1TP1 01Spark plu g(s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CPR7EA-9
Spark plug gap: 0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)Clutch:Clutch type:Wet, multiple-discTransmission:Primary reduction ratio:
1.674 (72/43)
Final drive: Belt
Secondary reduction ratio: 2.333 (70/30)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 5-speed
Operation: Left foot operation
Gear ratio: 1st:3.067 (46/15)
2nd: 2.063 (33/16)
3rd:
1.579 (30/19)
4th: 1.259 (34/27)
–20 –10 0 1020 30 40 50 C
10 30 50 70 90 110
0 130 F
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40SAE 10W-50
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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: 100/90B19M/C 57H
Manufacturer/model:
MICHELIN/COMMANDER 2Rear tire:Type:Tubeless
Size:
150/80B16M/C 71H
Manufacturer/model: MICHELIN/COMMANDER 2Loa din g:Maximum load:
206 kg (454 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: 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi) Rear:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Loading condition: 90–206 kg (198–454 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 mm (4.7 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel: 70 mm (2.8 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:TCI
Charging system: AC magnetoBattery:Model:YTZ14S
Voltage, capacity: 12 V, 11.2 AhHea dlig ht:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBul b volta ge, watta ge × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 60.0 W/55.0 W × 1
Tail/brake light: LED
Front turn signal light: 12 V, 21.0 W × 2
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