2016 YAMAHA XVS950CR checking oil

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 .................................... 3-2
Indicator lights and warning lights............................................ 3-3
Multi-function meter unit ................ 3-5
Handlebar switches ........................ 3-8
Clutch lever .................................. 3-10
Shift pedal .................................... 3-10
Brake lever.................................... 3-10
Brake pedal .................................. 3-11
ABS .............................................. 3-11
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-12
Fuel ............................................... 3-13
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose .......................................... 3-14
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-14
Steering lock................................. 3-15
Seat .............................................. 3-16
Adjusting the shock absorber assemblies ................................ 3-17
Sidestand ..................................... 3-18
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-18 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 ................................ 5-4
Engine break-in ............................... 5-4
Parking ............................................ 5-5
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 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...... 6-9
Replacing the air filter element ..... 6-12
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................................ 6-13
Valve clearance ............................. 6-13
Tires .............................................. 6-13
Cast wheels................................... 6-15
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ............................................ 6-15 Checking the brake lever free
play ............................................ 6-16
Brake light switches ..................... 6-17
Checking the front and rear brake pads ................................ 6-17
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-18
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-19
Drive belt slack ............................. 6-19
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 6-20
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-20
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals............... 6-21
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............. 6-21
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand................................... 6-22
Lubricating the swingarm pivots......................................... 6-22
Checking the front fork ................. 6-23
Checking the steering................... 6-23
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-24
Battery .......................................... 6-24
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-25
Replacing the headlight bulb ........ 6-27
Replacing the auxiliary light bulb .......................................... 6-28
Brake/tail light............................... 6-29
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 6-29UB33E1E0.book Page 1 Wednesday, September 9, 2015 2:55 PM

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-12
6 9. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
immediately turn the engine off
and check for the cause.
TIPAfter the engine is started, the engine
oil level warning light should go off if
the oil level is sufficient.NOTICE
ECA10402
If the oil level warnin g lig ht flickers
or remains on even if the oil level is
correct, imme diately turn the en gine
off an d have a Yamaha d ealer check
the vehicle.10. Turn the engine off, wait a few mi- nutes until the oil settles, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
EAU47081
Replacin g the air filter ele-
mentThe air filter element should be re-
placed at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart. Replace the air filter element
more frequently if you are riding in un-
usually wet or dusty areas.
To replace the air filter element
1. Remove the air filter case cover by removing the bolts.
2. Pull the air filter element out. 3. Insert a new air filter element into
the air filter case. NOTICE: Make
sure that the air filter element is
properly seate d in the air filter
case. The en gine shoul d never
b e operated without the air filter
element installe d, otherwise the
piston(s) an d/or cylin der(s) may
b ecome excessively worn.
[ECA10482]
4. Install the air filter case cover by
installing the bolts.
1. Bolt
2. Air filter case cover
2
1
1
1. Air filter element
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IndexAABS ....................................................... 3-11
ABS warning light ................................... 3-4
Air filter element, replacing ................... 6-12
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-28BBattery .................................................. 6-24
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-21
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-21
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-19
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-18
Brake lever ............................................ 3-10
Brake lever free play, checking............. 6-16
Brake light switches.............................. 6-17
Brake pedal........................................... 3-11
Brake/tail light ....................................... 6-29CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-20
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-14
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-10
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-15DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-8
Drive belt slack ..................................... 6-19EEngine break-in....................................... 5-4
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............. 6-9
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-4FFront and rear brake pads, checking.... 6-17 Front fork, checking ............................. 6-23
Fuel ....................................................... 3-13
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-4
Fuel level warning light ........................... 3-4
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose ......... 3-14
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-12
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-25
HHandlebar switches ................................ 3-8
Hazard switch......................................... 3-9
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-27
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 ................................ 6-30MMain 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 ............................. 3-3
PPanel, removing and installing ................6-8
Parking ....................................................5-5
Part locations ..........................................2-1
Pass switch .............................................3-8SSafety information ...................................1-1
Seat .......................................................3-16
SELECT switch .......................................3-9
Shifting ....................................................5-2
Shift pedal .............................................3-10
Shock absorber assemblies,
adjusting .............................................3-17
Sidestand ..............................................3-18
Sidestand, checking and lubricating.....6-22
Spark plugs, checking ............................6-8
Specifications .........................................8-1
Start/Engine stop switch .........................3-9
Starting the engine ..................................5-1
Steering, checking ................................6-23
Steering lock .........................................3-15
Storage ...................................................7-3
Supporting the motorcycle ...................6-30
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................6-22TThrottle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ...........................................6-20
Throttle grip free play, checking ...........6-13
Tires ......................................................6-13
Tool kit ....................................................6-2
Troubleshooting ....................................6-31
Troubleshooting chart ...........................6-32
Turn signal indicator light........................3-3
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............6-29
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