2018 YAMAHA XSR 700 helmet holding cable

Table of contentsSafety information............................ 1-1
Description....................................... 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
Instrument and control functions... 3-1
Immobilizer system......................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-2
Indicator lights and warning
lights............................................ 3-3
Multi-function meter unit ................ 3-6
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-12
Clutch lever .................................. 3-13
Shift pedal .................................... 3-13
Brake lever.................................... 3-14
Brake pedal .................................. 3-14
ABS .............................................. 3-14
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-15
Fuel ............................................... 3-16
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose ............................ 3-18
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-18
Seat .............................................. 3-19
Helmet holding cable.................... 3-19
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 3-21
Auxiliary DC connector ................. 3-22
Sidestand ..................................... 3-22
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-23For your safety – pre-operation
checks............................................... 4-1
Operation and important riding
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
Periodic maintenance and
adjustment........................................ 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance charts .......... 6-3
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system .............. 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart ........................... 6-5
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-9
Canister ......................................... 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge.... 6-10
Coolant.......................................... 6-13
Replacing the air filter element and
cleaning the check hose ............ 6-14
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-15
Valve clearance ............................. 6-15
Tires .............................................. 6-16
Cast wheels................................... 6-18Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ............................................ 6-18
Checking the brake lever free
play ............................................ 6-19
Brake light switches ..................... 6-20
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-20
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-21
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-22
Drive chain slack........................... 6-22
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain.......................................... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals............... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand................................... 6-27
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 6-27
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots......................................... 6-27
Checking the front fork ................. 6-28
Checking the steering................... 6-28
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-29
Battery .......................................... 6-29
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-31
Replacing the headlight bulb ........ 6-33UBU3E1E0.book Page 1 Monday, June 4, 2018 5:20 PM

Instrument and control functions
3-19
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EAU83140
SeatTo remove the seat
Insert the key into the seat lock, turn it
counterclockwise, and then pull the
seat off.
To install the seat
Fit the slot in the seat onto the projec-
tion as shown, orient the seat in order
to insert the seat bracket into the seat
lock, push the rear of the seat down to
lock it in place, and then remove the
key.
TIPMake sure that the seat is properly se-
cured before riding.
EAUM3640
Helmet holding cableA helmet holding cable is located un-
der the seat. Use this cable in conjunc-
tion with the screwdriver to secure a
helmet to the vehicle.
To secure a helmet with the helmet
holding cable
1. Remove the seat. (See page 3-19.)
2. Remove the screwdriver from its
holders by pulling it up from the
left side, and then remove the hel-
met holding cable from the screw-
driver.
1. Seat lock
2. Unlock.ZAUM1344
2
1
1. Slot
2. Projection
3. Seat bracket
4. Seat lock
1
3
4
2
1. Helmet holding cable
2. ScrewdriverZAUM1359
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Instrument and control functions
3-20
3
3. Pass the helmet holding cable
through the buckle on the helmet
strap.
4. Hook the cable loops over the
screwdriver, and then install the
screwdriver first into the right-side
holder and then into the left-side
holder.
TIPMake sure that the screwdriver is se-
curely positioned between its holders,
and then position the cable loops to
the right of the machine before install-
ing the seat.
5. Install the passenger seat.
WARNING! Never ride with a
helmet attached to the helmet
holder, since the helmet may hit
objects, causing loss of control
and possibly an accident.
[EWA10162]
To release a helmet from the helmet
holding cable
1. Remove the seat.
2. Remove the screwdriver, then re-
move the helmet holding cable
from the helmet.
3. Store the cable under the seat by
hooking the cable loops over the
screwdriver, install the screw-driver in its original position, and
then place the helmet holding ca-
ble under the seat holder.
4. Install the seat.
1. Helmet holding cable
2. Screwdriver
3. HolderZAUM1360
1. Helmet strap buckle
2. Helmet holding cable
3. ScrewdriverZAUM1361123
1. Seat holder
2. Helmet holding cable
3. ScrewdriverZAUM1362
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Index
AABS....................................................... 3-14
ABS warning light ................................... 3-5
Air filter element and check hose,
replacing and cleaning ....................... 6-14
Auxiliary DC connector ......................... 3-22
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ............... 6-34BBattery .................................................. 6-29
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating........................................... 6-26
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating........................................... 6-25
Brake fluid, changing............................ 6-22
Brake fluid level, checking.................... 6-21
Brake lever............................................ 3-14
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-19
Brake light switches ............................. 6-20
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-14CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-25
Canister ................................................ 6-10
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ............................... 3-18
Clutch lever........................................... 3-13
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-18
Coolant ................................................. 6-13
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 3-4DData recording, vehicle........................... 9-2
Diagnostic connector ............................. 9-2
Dimmer switch...................................... 3-12
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 6-24
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-22
EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-4
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge........... 6-10
Engine serial number ............................. 9-1
Engine trouble warning light .................. 3-5FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-20
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-28
Fuel ...................................................... 3-16
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-4
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow
hose ................................................... 3-18
Fuel tank cap........................................ 3-15
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-31HHandlebar switches ............................. 3-12
Hazard switch ...................................... 3-13
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-33
Helmet holding cable ........................... 3-19
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-4
Horn switch .......................................... 3-12IIdentification numbers ........................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system .............. 3-23
Immobilizer system ................................ 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ......... 3-5
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-3LLicense plate light ................................ 6-36MMain switch/steering lock ...................... 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic... 6-5
Maintenance, emission control
system ................................................. 6-3Matte color, caution................................ 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 3-6
NNeutral indicator light ............................. 3-4OOil pressure warning light ....................... 3-4PParking.................................................... 5-5
Part locations.......................................... 2-1
Pass switch........................................... 3-12RRear suspension, lubricating ................ 6-27SSafety information................................... 1-1
Seat....................................................... 3-19
Shifting.................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal............................................. 3-13
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ... 3-21
Sidestand.............................................. 3-22
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .... 6-27
Spark plugs, checking ............................ 6-9
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Start/Engine stop switch ...................... 3-13
Starting the engine ................................. 5-1
Steering, checking ................................ 6-28
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Supporting the motorcycle ................... 6-36
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 6-27TTail/brake light ...................................... 6-35
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-25
Throttle grip free play, checking ........... 6-15
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