2016 YAMAHA XVS1300A ABS

Table of contentsSafety information ............................ 1-1
Description ....................................... 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
Instrument an d control functions ... 3-1
Immobilizer system......................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-2
Indicator lights and warning lights............................................ 3-4
Multi-function meter unit ................ 3-6
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-10
Clutch lever .................................. 3-11
Shift pedal .................................... 3-12
Brake lever.................................... 3-12
Brake pedal .................................. 3-12
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-13
Fuel ............................................... 3-13
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose ............................ 3-15
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-15
Rider seat ..................................... 3-16
Helmet holder ............................... 3-16
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 3-17
Sidestand ..................................... 3-18
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-19 For your safety – pre-operation
checks
............................................... 4-1
Operation an d important ri din g
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
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 6-1
Owner’s tool kits ............................. 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 ............................................ 6-17
Checking the brake lever free play ............................................ 6-18
Brake light switches ..................... 6-19
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-19
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 .......................................... 6-27
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-29
Replacing the headlight bulb ........ 6-30
Replacing the auxiliary light bulb ........................................... 6-32U1CSE2E0.book Page 1 Monday, July 20, 2015 2:08 PM

Description
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Right view
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121310 9 8
3,4 5 6 7
11
1. Brake/tail light (page 6-32)
2. Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-20)
3. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-2)
4. Battery (page 6-27)
5. Air filter element (page 6-14)
6. Fuel tank cap (page 3-13)
7. Front brake fluid reservoir (page 6-20)
8. Brake pedal (page 3-12) 9. Rear brake light switch (page 6-19)
10.Engine oil filter cartridge (page 6-10)
11.Engine oil drain bolt (page 6-10)
12.Coolant reservoir (page 6-13)
13.Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (page 3-17)U1CSE2E0.book Page 2 Monday, July 20, 2015 2:08 PM

Instrument and control functions
3-17
3 To release the helmet from the hel-
met hol
der
Remove the rider seat, remove the hel-
met from the helmet holder, and then
install the seat.
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A djustin g the shock a bsorb er
assemb lyThis shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
ing ring, allowing the spring preload to
be adjusted to suit the rider’s prefer-
ence.
It is recommended to have a Yamaha
dealer adjust the spring preload.
Should you choose to make the adjust-
ment, use the special wrench included
in the additional tool kit, which was
handed out separately at the purchase
of the vehicle.NOTICE
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To avoid d amag ing the mechanism,
d o not attempt to turn b eyond the
maximum or minimum setting s.Adjust the spring preload as follows.
To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn
the adjusting ring in direction (a). To
decrease the spring preload and there-
by soften the suspension, turn the ad-
justing ring in direction (b).
TIPAlign the appropriate notch in the ad-
justing ring with the position indicator
on the shock absorber.1. Shock absorber assembly
2. Position indicator
3. Spring preload adjusting ringSpring preloa d setting :
Minimum (soft): 1
Standard: 4
Maximum (hard):
923
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Motorcycle care and stora ge
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off any
deter gent resi due usin g
plenty of water, as it is harmful
to plastic parts.
 Do not use any harsh chemical
prod ucts on plastic parts. Be
sure to avoi d usin g cloths or
spon ges which have b een in
contact with stron g or a brasive
cleanin g prod ucts, solvent or
thinner, fuel ( gasoline), rust re-
movers or inhi bitors, brake flui d,
antifreeze or electrolyte.
 Do not use hi gh-pressure wash-
ers or steam-jet cleaners since
they cause water seepag e and
d eterioration in the followin g ar-
eas: seals (of wheel an d swin g-
arm bearin gs, fork an d b rakes),
electric components (couplers,
connectors, instruments,
switches an d li ghts), breather
hoses an d vents.
 For motorcycles equippe d with
a win dshiel d: Do not use stron g
cleaners or har d spon ges as
they will cause dullin g or
sc r

atchin g. Some cleanin g
compoun ds for plastic may
leave scratches on the win d- shiel
d. Test the pro duct on a
small hi dden part of the win d-
shiel d to make sure that it does
not leave any marks. If the win d-
shiel d is scratche d, use a quality
plastic polishin g compoun d af-
ter washing .
After normal useRemove dirt with warm water, a mild
detergent, and a soft, clean sponge,
and then rinse thoroughly with clean
water. Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush
for hard-to-reach areas. Stubborn dirt
and insects will come off more easily if
the area is covered with a wet cloth for
a few minutes before cleaning.
After riding in the rain, near the sea oron salt-sprayed roadsSince sea salt or salt sprayed on roads
during winter are extremely corrosive
in combination with water, carry out
the following steps after each ride in
the rain, near the sea or on salt-
sprayed roads.
TIPSalt sprayed on roads in the winter
may remain well into spring.1. Clean the motorcycle with cold
water and a mild detergent, after
the engine has cooled down.
NOTICE: Do not use warm wa-
ter since it increases the corro-
sive action of the salt.
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2. After drying the motorcycle, apply a corrosion protection spray on all
metal, including chrome- and
nickel-plated, surfaces to prevent
corrosion.
After cleanin g
1. Dry the motorcycle with a chamois or an absorbing cloth.
2. Use a chrome polish to shine chrome, aluminum and stainless-
steel parts, including the exhaust
system. (Even the thermally in-
duced discoloring of stainless-
steel exhaust systems can be re-
moved through polishing.)
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Specifications
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3rd:1.381 (29/21)
4th: 1.115 (29/26)
5th:
0.960 (24/25)
Chassis:Frame type:Double cradle
Caster angle:
32.7 °
Trail: 145 mm (5.7 in)Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size: 130/90 16M/C 67H
Manufacturer/model: DUNLOP/D404F X
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/EXEDRA G721Rear tire:Type: Tubeless
Size:
170/70B 16M/C 75H
Manufacturer/model: DUNLOP/K555
Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/G722 GLoa din g:Maximum load:
209 kg (461 lb) (Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories)
Tire air pressure (measure
d on col d
tires):Up to 90 kg (198 lb) load:
Front:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear: 280 kPa (2.80 kgf/cm², 41 psi)
90 kg (198 lb) load - maximum load: 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: 16M/C x MT3.00Rear wheel:Wheel type:Cast wheel
Rim size: 16M/C x MT4.50Unifie d b rake system:Operation:
For UBS models
Activated by front brakeFront brake:Type:
Hydraulic dual disc brake
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4
Rear brake:Type:
Hydraulic single disc brake
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4Front suspension:Type:Telescopic fork
Spring:
Coil spring
Shock absorber: Hydraulic damper
Wheel travel: 135 mm (5.3 in)Rear suspension:Type:Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring: Coil spring
Shock absorber:
Gas-hydraulic damper
Wheel travel: 110 mm (4.3 in)Electrical system:System voltage:
12 V
Ignition system: TCI
Charging system: AC magnetoBattery:Model:YTX20L-BS
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Index
AAir filter element, replacing ................... 6-14
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ............... 6-32BBattery .................................................. 6-27
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............................................ 3-12
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-18
Brake light switches ............................. 6-19
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-12CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-23
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ............................... 3-15
Clutch lever........................................... 3-11
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-17
Coolant ................................................. 6-13
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 3-5DDimmer switch...................................... 3-10
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 ............................... 3-10
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-5FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-19 Front fork, checking ............................. 6-26
Fuel ...................................................... 3-13
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3
Fuel level warning light........................... 3-4
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow
hose ................................................... 3-15
Fuel tank cap........................................ 3-13
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-29
HHandlebar switches ............................. 3-10
Hazard switch ...................................... 3-11
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-30
Helmet holder....................................... 3-16
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-4
Horn switch .......................................... 3-10IIdentification numbers ........................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system .............. 3-19
Immobilizer system ................................ 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ......... 3-5
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ....... 6-33MMain switch/steering lock ...................... 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 ........................ 3-6NNeutral indicator light ............................. 3-4
OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PPanel, removing and installing ................ 6-8
Parking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations.......................................... 2-1
Pass switch........................................... 3-10RRear suspension, lubricating ................ 6-25
RESET switch ....................................... 3-11
Rider seat.............................................. 3-16SSafety information................................... 1-1
SELECT switch ..................................... 3-11
Shifting.................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal............................................. 3-12
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ... 3-17
Sidestand.............................................. 3-18
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .... 6-25
Spark plugs, checking ............................ 6-8
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine ................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-10
Steering, checking ................................ 6-27
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Supporting the motorcycle ................... 6-34
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 6-26TThrottle grip and cable, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-23
Throttle grip free play, checking ........... 6-15
Tires ...................................................... 6-15
Tool kit .................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-35
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