2017 YAMAHA XVS950CU oil level

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-12
6
TIPThe engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
5. If the engine oil is at or below the
minimum level mark, add suffi-
cient oil of the recommended type
to raise it to the correct level.
6. Check the O-ring for damage, and replace it if necessary.
7. 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. O-ring
3. Maximum level mark
4. Minimum level mark
1
1
432
1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
1. Oil filter wrench
2. Oil filter cartridge
2
1
1
2
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6-14
6
10. Install and tighten the engine oil
filler cap.
11. 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 li ght flickers
or remains on even if the oil level is
correct, imme diately turn the en gine
off an d have a Yamaha dealer check
the vehicle.12. 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.
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. O-ring
2
1
1. Bolt
2. Air filter case cover
2 1
1
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-21
6 Rear
brake
WARNING
EWA16011
Improper maintenance can result in
loss of brakin g a bility. O bserve
these precautions:  Insufficient brake flui d may al-
low air to enter the b rake sys-
tem, re ducin g brakin g
performance.
 Clean the filler cap before re-
moving . 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 brake flui d
reservoir when refillin g. Water
will si gnificantly lower the boil-
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 fluid level goes down suddenly, have a
Yamaha dealer check the cause before further riding.
1. Minimum level markSpecifie d b rake flui d:
DOT 4
1
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6-25
6
EAU23203
Checkin g an d lu bricatin g the
si destan dThe 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 si destan d d oes not move up
an d d own smoothly, have a Yamaha
d ealer check or repair it. Otherwise,
the si destan d coul d contact the
g roun d an d d istract the operator, re-
sultin g in a possi ble loss of control.
EAU23273
Checkin g the front forkThe condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the con dition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation 1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa- ce and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoi d injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no dan ger of it fallin g
over.
[EWA10752]
2. While applying the front brake, push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
NOTICE
ECA10591
If any d amage is foun d or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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Specifications
8-3
8
Neutral indicator light:LED
High beam indicator light: LED
Oil level warning light:
LED
Turn signal indicator light: LED
Fuel level warning light: LED
Engine trouble warning light:
LED
ABS warning light: LED
Immobilizer system indicator light: LEDFuse(s):Main fuse:40.0 A
Headlight fuse: 20.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
7.5 A
Ignition fuse: 15.0 A
Parking lighting fuse: 15.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
10.0 A
ABS control unit fuse: 7.5 A
ABS motor fuse: 30.0 A ABS solenoid fuse:
15.0 A
Backup fuse: 7.5 A
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10
Index
AABS....................................................... 3-10
ABS warning light ................................... 3-4
Air filter element, replacing ................... 6-14
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ............... 6-30BBattery .................................................. 6-26
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating........................................... 6-24
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating........................................... 6-23
Brake fluid, changing............................ 6-22
Brake fluid level, checking.................... 6-20
Brake lever.............................................. 3-9
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-19
Brake light switches ............................. 6-19
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-10
Brake/tail light....................................... 6-31CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-23
Canister ................................................ 6-11
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ............................... 3-14
Clutch lever............................................. 3-9
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-18DData recording, vehicle........................... 9-2
Diagnostic connector ............................. 9-2
Dimmer switch........................................ 3-7
Drive belt slack ..................................... 6-22EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-11
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1 Engine stop switch................................. 3-8
Engine trouble warning light .................. 3-4
FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-20
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-25
Fuel ...................................................... 3-12
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3
Fuel level warning light........................... 3-4
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose ........ 3-13
Fuel tank cap........................................ 3-11
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-28HHandlebar switches ............................... 3-7
Hazard switch ........................................ 3-8
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-29
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-3
Horn switch ............................................ 3-8IIdentification 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 ................................ 6-32MMain switch ............................................ 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic... 6-5
Maintenance, emission control
system ................................................. 6-3
Matte color, caution ............................... 7-1
Model label............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 3-5
NNeutral indicator light ............................. 3-3OOil level warning light .............................. 3-3PPanel, removing and installing ................ 6-9
Parking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations.......................................... 2-1
Pass switch............................................. 3-7RRESET switch ......................................... 3-8
Rider seat.............................................. 3-15SSafety information................................... 1-1
SELECT switch ....................................... 3-8
Shifting.................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal............................................... 3-9
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting ............................................. 3-16
Sidestand.............................................. 3-17
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .... 6-25
Spark plugs, checking ............................ 6-9
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine ................................. 5-1
Start switch ............................................. 3-8
Steering, checking ................................ 6-26
Steering lock ......................................... 3-14
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Supporting the motorcycle ................... 6-32TThrottle grip and cable, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-23
Throttle grip free play, checking ........... 6-15
Tires ...................................................... 6-16
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