2016 YAMAHA XVS1300CU catalytic converter

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
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-1
Indicator lights and warning lights............................................ 3-2
Multi-function meter unit ................ 3-4
Handlebar switches ........................ 3-8
Clutch lever .................................... 3-9
Shift pedal .................................... 3-10
Brake lever.................................... 3-10
Brake pedal .................................. 3-10
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-11
Fuel ............................................... 3-11
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose .......................................... 3-13
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-13
Seat .............................................. 3-14
Helmet holder ............................... 3-15
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ................................... 3-15
Sidestand ..................................... 3-16
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-17 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 .............. 6-21
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............... 6-23
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......................................... 6-25
Checking the front fork ................. 6-26
Checking the steering................... 6-26
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-27
Battery .......................................... 6-27
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-28
Replacing the headlight bulb ........ 6-30
Replacing the auxiliary light bulb .......................................... 6-31U2SSE2E0.book Page 1 Monday, July 20, 2015 2:28 PM

Instrument and control functions
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EAU39453
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.
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 hazard s such as
g rass or other materials that
easily burn.
 Park the vehicle in a place
where ped estrians 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.
NOTICE
ECA10702
Use only unlea ded g asoline. The use
of lead ed g asoline will cause unre-
pairab le damag e to the catalytic
converter.
1. Fuel tank breather/overflow hose
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Index
AAir filter element, replacing ................... 6-14
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ............... 6-31BBattery .................................................. 6-27
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating........................................... 6-24
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating........................................... 6-23
Brake fluid, changing............................ 6-21
Brake fluid level, checking.................... 6-20
Brake lever............................................ 3-10
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-18
Brake light switches ............................. 6-19
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-10CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-23
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ............................... 3-13
Clutch lever............................................. 3-9
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-17
Coolant ................................................. 6-13
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 3-3DDimmer switch........................................ 3-8
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 ................... 3-4FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-19 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 ........ 3-13
Fuel tank cap........................................ 3-11
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-28
HHandlebar switches ............................... 3-8
Hazard switch ........................................ 3-9
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-30
Helmet holder....................................... 3-15
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-3
Horn switch ............................................ 3-8IIdentification numbers ........................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system .............. 3-17
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-2LLicense plate light ................................ 6-32MMain 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 ............................. 3-3PPanel, removing and installing ............... 6-8 Parking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations.......................................... 2-1
Pass switch............................................. 3-8
RRear suspension, lubricating ................ 6-25
RESET switch ......................................... 3-9SSafety information................................... 1-1
Seat....................................................... 3-14
SELECT switch ....................................... 3-9
Shifting.................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal............................................. 3-10
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 ................................ 6-26
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Supporting the motorcycle ................... 6-32
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 6-25TThrottle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-23
Throttle grip free play, checking ........... 6-15
Tires ...................................................... 6-15
Tool kit .................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-33
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-34
Turn signal indicator light ....................... 3-2
Turn signal light and brake/tail light...... 6-32
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-8
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