2017 YAMAHA XSR 700 clutch

Operation and important riding points
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NOTICE
ECA10261
Even with the transmission in
the neutral position, do not
coast for long periods of time
with the engine off, and do not
tow the motorcycle for long dis-
tances. The transmission is
properly lubricated only when
the engine is running. Inade-
quate lubrication may damage
the transmission.
Always use the clutch while
changing gears to avoid dam-
aging the engine, transmission,
and drive train, which are not
designed to withstand the
shock of forced shifting.
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To start out and accelerate
1. Pull the clutch lever to disengage
the clutch.
2. Shift the transmission into first
gear. The neutral indicator light
should go out.
3. Open the throttle gradually, and at
the same time, release the clutch
lever slowly.4. At the recommended shift points
shown in the following table, close
the throttle, and at the same time,
quickly pull the clutch lever in.
5. Shift the transmission into second
gear. (Make sure not to shift the
transmission into the neutral posi-
tion.)
6. Open the throttle part way and
gradually release the clutch lever.
7. Follow the same procedure when
shifting to the next higher gear.
TIPWhen shifting gears in normal operat-
ing conditions, use the recommended
shift points.
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To decelerate
1. Release the throttle and apply
both the front and the rear brakes
smoothly to slow the motorcycle.
2. At the recommended shift points
shown in the following table, shift
to a lower gear.
3. When the motorcycle reaches 20
km/h (12 mi/h), the engine is about
to stall or runs roughly, pull theclutch lever in, use the brakes to
slow the motorcycle, and continue
to downshift as necessary.
4. Once the motorcycle has
stopped, the transmission can be
shifted into the neutral position.
The neutral indicator light should
come on and then the clutch lever
can be released.
WARNING
EWA17380
Improper braking can cause
loss of control or traction. Al-
ways use both brakes and apply
them smoothly.
Make sure that the motorcycle
and the engine have sufficiently
slowed before shifting to a low-
er gear. Engaging a lower gear
when the vehicle or engine
speed is too high could make
the rear wheel lose traction or
the engine to over-rev. This
could cause loss of control, an
accident and injury. It could also
cause engine or drive train dam-
age.
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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General maintenance and lubrication chartNO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK 1000 km
(600 mi)10000 km
(6000 mi)20000 km
(12000 mi)30000 km
(18000 mi)40000 km
(24000 mi)
1*Air filter element•Replace.√
2 Air filter check hose• Clean.√√√√√
3Clutch• Check operation.
•Adjust.√√√√√
4*Front brake• Check operation, fluid level and
vehicle for fluid leakage.√√√√√√
• Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
5*Rear brake• Check operation, fluid level and
vehicle for fluid leakage.√√√√√√
• Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
6*Brake hoses• Check for cracks or damage.
• Check for correct routing and
clamping.√√√√√
• Replace. Every 4 years
7*Brake fluid• Change. Every 2 years
8*Wheels• Check runout and for damage.√√√√
9*Tires• Check tread depth and for dam-
age.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.√√√√√
10*Wheel bearings• Check bearings for looseness or
damage.√√√√
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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11*Swingarm• Check operation and for exces-
sive play.√√√√
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease.Every 50000 km (30000 mi)
12 Drive chain• Check chain slack, alignment and
condition.
• Adjust and lubricate chain with a
special O-ring chain lubricant
thoroughly. Every 800 km (500 mi) and after washing the motorcycle, riding in the rain or
riding in wet areas
13*Steering bearings• Check bearing play and steering
for roughness.√√√√√
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease.Every 20000 km (12000 mi)
14*Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and
screws are properly tightened.√√√√√
15Brake lever pivot
shaft• Lubricate with silicone grease.√√√√√
16Brake pedal pivot
shaft• Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease.√√√√√
17Clutch lever pivot
shaft• Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease.√√√√√
18Shift pedal pivot
shaft• Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease.√√√√√
19 Sidestand• Check operation.
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease.√√√√√
20*Sidestand switch• Check operation.√√√√√√ NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK 1000 km
(600 mi)10000 km
(6000 mi)20000 km
(12000 mi)30000 km
(18000 mi)40000 km
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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8. Install the engine oil drain bolt and
its new gasket, and then tighten
the bolt to the specified torque.
9. Refill with the specified amount of
the recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil filler
cap.
TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any
parts after the engine and exhaust sys-
tem have cooled down.NOTICE
ECA11621
In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a high-
er quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
higher.
Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
10. 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 pressure warning light should go off.NOTICE
ECA20860
If the oil pressure warning light flick-
ers or remains on even if the oil level
is correct, immediately turn the en-
gine off and have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.11. Turn the engine off, wait a few
minutes until the oil settles, and
then check the oil level and cor-
rect it if necessary.
1. Torque wrenchTightening torque:
Oil filter cartridge:
17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
43 Nm (4.3 m·kgf, 31 ft·lbf)1
Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment:
2.30 L (2.43 US qt, 2.02 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.60 L (2.75 US qt, 2.29 Imp.qt)
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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Adjusting the clutch lever free
playThe clutch lever free play should mea-
sure 5.0–10.0 mm (0.20–0.39 in) as
shown. Periodically check the clutch
lever free play and, if necessary, adjust
it as follows.
To increase the clutch lever free play,
turn the clutch lever free play adjusting
bolt at the clutch lever in direction (a).
To decrease the clutch lever free play,
turn the adjusting bolt in direction (b).
TIPIf the specified clutch lever free play
cannot be obtained as described
above, proceed as follows.1. Fully turn the adjusting bolt at the
clutch lever in direction (a) to loos-
en the clutch cable.
2. Loosen the locknut at the crank-
case.
3. To increase the clutch lever free
play, turn the clutch lever free play
adjusting nut in direction (a). To
decrease the clutch lever free
play, turn the adjusting nut in di-
rection (b).
4. Tighten the locknut.
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Checking the brake lever free
playThere should be no free play at the
brake lever end. If there is free play,
have a Yamaha dealer inspect the
brake system.
WARNING
EWA14212
A soft or spongy feeling in the brake
lever can indicate the presence of
air in the hydraulic system. If there is
air in the hydraulic system, have a
Yamaha dealer bleed the system be-
fore operating the vehicle. Air in the
hydraulic system will diminish the
1. Clutch lever free play adjusting bolt
2. Clutch lever free play2
1
(b)(a)
1. Locknut
2. Clutch lever free play adjusting nut
1
2
(a)(b)
1. No brake lever free play
1
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedalsThe operation of the brake and shift
pedals should be checked before each
ride, and the pedal pivots should be lu-
bricated if necessary.
Brake pedal
Shift pedal
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Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch leversThe operation of the brake and clutch
levers should be checked before each
ride, and the lever pivots should be lu-
bricated if necessary.
Brake lever
Clutch lever
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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Checking and lubricating the
sidestandThe operation of the sidestand should
be checked before each ride, and the
sidestand pivot and metal-to-metal
contact surfaces should be lubricated
if necessary.
WARNING
EWA10732
If the sidestand does not move up
and down smoothly, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair it. Otherwise,
the sidestand could contact the
ground and distract the operator, re-
sulting in a possible loss of control.
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Lubricating the rear suspen-
sionThe pivoting points of the rear suspen-
sion must be lubricated by a Yamaha
dealer at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
Recommended lubricants:
Brake lever:
Silicone grease
Clutch lever:
Lithium-soap-based grease
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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Specifications
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Dimensions:Overall length:
2075 mm (81.7 in)
Overall width:
820 mm (32.3 in)
Overall height:
1130 mm (44.5 in)
Seat height:
815 mm (32.1 in)
Wheelbase:
1405 mm (55.3 in)
Ground clearance:
140 mm (5.51 in)
Minimum turning radius:
2700 mm (106.3 in)Weight:Curb weight:
186 kg (410 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Inline 2-cylinder
Displacement:
689 cm³
Bore × stroke:
80.0 × 68.6 mm (3.15 × 2.70 in)
Compression ratio:
11.5 : 1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Engine oil:Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
SAE viscosity grades:
10W-40
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.30 L (2.43 US qt, 2.02 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.60 L (2.75 US qt, 2.29 Imp.qt)Coolant quantity:Coolant reservoir (up to the maximum level
mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
Radiator (including all routes):
1.60 L (1.69 US qt, 1.41 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:
Oil-coated paper elementFuel:Recommended fuel:
Premium unleaded gasoline (Gasohol (E10)
acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity:
14.0 L (3.70 US gal, 3.08 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
2.7 L (0.71 US gal, 0.59 Imp.gal)Fuel injection:Throttle body:
ID mark:
1WS1 10
Spark plug(s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/LMAR8A-9
Spark plug gap:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-discTransmission:Primary reduction ratio:
1.925 (77/40)
Final drive:
Chain
Secondary reduction ratio:
2.688 (43/16)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 6-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
Gear ratio:
1st:
2.846 (37/13)
2nd:
2.125 (34/16)
3rd:
1.632 (31/19)
4th:
1.300 (26/20)
5th:
1.091 (24/22)
6th:
0.964 (27/28)
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