2021 YAMAHA XSR 700 Owners Manual

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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 sid estand 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.
EAU23252
Lu bricatin g 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.
Recommen ded lu bricants:
Brake lever:
Silicone grease
Clutch lever:
Lithium-soap-based grease
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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EAUM1653
Lub ricatin g the swin garm piv-
otsThe swingarm pivots must be lubricat-
ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
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 greaseZAUM1978
ZAUM1352
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EAU23285
Checkin g the steerin gWorn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Raise the front wheel off the ground. (See page 6-37.)
WARNING! To avoi d injury, se-
curely support the vehicle so
there is no dan ger of it fallin g
over.
[EWA10752]
2. Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steer-
ing.
EAU23292
Checkin g the wheel bearin gsThe front and rear wheel bearings must
be checked at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. If there is play in the wheel
hub or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the wheel bearings.
EAUM3751
BatteryThis model is equipped with a VRLA
(Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery.
There is no need to check the electro-
lyte or to add distilled water. However,
the battery lead connections need to
be checked and, if necessary, tight-
ened.
WARNING
EWA10761
 Electrolyte is poisonous an d
d an gerous since it contains sul-
furic aci d, which causes severe
b urns. Avoi d any contact with
skin, eyes or clothin g an d al-
ways shiel d your eyes when
workin g near b atteries. In case
of contact, ad minister the fol-
lowin g FIRST AID.
EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty of water.
INTERNAL: Drink lar ge quan-
tities of water or milk an d im-
me diately call a physician.
EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes an d seek prompt
me dical attention.
ZAUM1835
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Batteries pro duce explosive hy-
d ro gen gas. Therefore, keep
sparks, flames, ci garettes, etc.,
away from the battery an d pro-
vi de sufficient ventilation when
char gin g it in an enclose d
space.
 KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
To access the battery
1. Remove the seat. (See page 3-19.)
2. Remove the seat holder by remov- ing the bolts.
3. Remove the diagnostic connector by pulling it upward. 4. Remove the battery cover by re-
moving the bolts. To char
ge the battery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-
tery as soon as possible if it seems to
ha v e di s c ha r g e d. Ke e p in m in d t ha t t he
battery tends to discharge more quick-
ly if the vehicle is equipped with op-
tional electrical accessories.
NOTICE
ECA16522
To char ge a VRLA (Valve Re gulate d
Lea d Aci d) battery, a special (con-
stant-volta ge) battery char ger is re-
quire d. Usin g a conventional b attery
char ger will damag e the b attery.To store the battery
1. If the vehicle will not be used for more than one month, remove the
battery, fully charge it, and then
place it in a cool, dry place.
NOTICE: When removin g the
b attery, be sure to turn the main
switch off, then disconnect the
ne gative lea d before discon-
nectin g the positive lea d.
[ECA16304]
2. If the battery will be stored for
more than two months, check it at
least once a month and fully char-
ge it if necessary.
1. Seat holder
2. BoltZAUM1836
2
1
1. Diagnostic connector
2. Battery cover
3. Bolt
1. Battery cover
2. Positive battery lead (red)
3. Negative battery lead (black)
4. Battery
5. Battery band
3
12
ZAUM1838
12
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3. Fully charge the battery before
installation. NOTICE: When in-
stallin g the battery, be sure to
turn the main switch off, then
connect the positive lea d b efore
connectin g the ne gative lea d.
[ECA16842]
4. When installing the battery, make
sure the positive battery lead is
routed through the hole in the bat-
tery band and that both battery
leads are properly connected to
the battery terminals.NOTICE
ECA16531
Always keep the b attery charged .
Storin g a dischar ged battery can
cause permanent battery damag e.5. Place the battery cover in the orig-
inal position, and then install the
bolts.
6. Install the diagnostic connector by pushing it downward.
7. Install the seat holder by installing the bolts, and then tighten the
bolts to the specified torque.
EAUM3673
Replacin g the fusesThe main fuse and the fuse boxes are
located under the seat.
To access the fuses
1. Remove the seat. (See page 3-19.)
2. Remove the seat holder by remov- ing the bolts.
3. Remove the diagnostic connector by pulling it upward.
4. Remove the battery cover by re- moving the bolts.
Tightenin g torque:
Seat holder bolts:
7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 lb·ft)
1. Seat holder
2. BoltZAUM1836
2
1
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TIPTo access the main fuse, remove the
starter relay cover as shown.
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Turn the main switch off and turn off the electrical circuit in ques-
tion.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a new fuse of the specified
amperage. WARNING! Do not
1. Diagnostic connector
2. Battery cover
3. Bolt
1. Battery cover
3
12
ZAUM1977
1
1. Starter relay cover
2. Fuse box
3. Spare main fuse
4. Main fuseZAUM1839
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3
4
1
1. Ignition fuse
2. Signaling system fuse
3. Headlight fuse
4. Backup fuse 2 (for ECU)
5. Backup fuse (for clock and immobilizer sys- tem)
6. Radiator fan motor fuse
7. ABS solenoid fuse
8. ABS motor fuse
9. Hazard fuse
10.Auxiliary fuse
11.ABS control unit fuse
12.Spare fuse
7
8
9
10
11
1
2
3
4
5
61212
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use a fuse of a hi
gher ampera ge
ratin g than recommen ded to
avoi d causin g extensive dam-
a g e to the electrical system an d
possi bly a fire.
[EWA15132]
3. Turn the main switch on and turn
on the electrical circuit in question
to check if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
5. After the fuse is changed, place the battery cover in the original
position, and then install the bolts.
6. Install the diagnostic connector by pushing it downward.
7. Install the seat holder by installing the bolts, and then tighten the
bolts to the specified torque.
8. Install the seat.
EAU34387
Replacin g the hea dlig ht bul bThis model is equipped with a halogen
bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.NOTICE
ECA26690
 Do not touch the glass part of
the hea dlig ht bul b. Otherwise
the luminosity an d the life of the
b ul b may b e adversely affected .
 Thorou ghly clean off any d irt,
oil, or fin gerprints from the bul b
usin g a cloth moistene d with al-
cohol or thinner.
 Do not use a hea dlig ht bul b of a
watta ge hi gher than specified .
 Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the hea dlig ht
lens.
Specifie d fuses:
Main fuse: 30.0 A
Auxiliary fuse:
2.0 A
Headlight fuse: 15.0 A
Signaling system fuse: 10.0 A
Hazard fuse:
7.5 A
Ignition fuse: 10.0 A
Radiator fan motor fuse: 10.0 A
ABS motor fuse:
30.0 A
ABS solenoid fuse: 20.0 A
ABS control unit fuse: 7.5 A
Backup fuse:
7.5 A
Backup fuse 2: 10.0 A
Tightenin g torque:
Seat holder bolts: 7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 lb·ft)
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moving the bolts on each side.
2. Disconnect the headlight coupler, and then remove the headlight
bulb cover. 3. Unhook the headlight bulb holder,
and then remove the burnt-out
bulb. 4. Place a new headlight bulb into
position, and then secure it with
the bulb holder.
5. Install the headlight bulb cover, and then connect the coupler.
6. Install the headlight unit by install- ing the bolts.
7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary.
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. BoltZAUM13811
1. Headlight bulb cover
2. Headlight coupler
1. Headlight bulb holder
2. Headlight bulbZAUM1382
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ZAUM1383
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