YAMAHA XVS125 2004 User Guide

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DESCRIPTION
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Left view
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1. Headlight (page 6-29)
2. Fuel cock (page 3-7)
3. Fuses (page 6-28)
4. Helmet holder (page 3-9)
5. Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (page 3-9)
6. Shift pedal (page 3-5)

DESCRIPTION
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Right view
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1. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1)
2. Battery (page 6-27)
3. Air filter element (page 6-10)
4. Main switch/steering lock (page 3-1)
5. Brake pedal (page 3-5)
6. Engine oil filter element (page 6-8)

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Controls and instruments
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1. Clutch lever (page 3-4)
2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-3)
3. Speedometer unit (page 3-2)
4. Right handlebar switches (page 3-3)
5. Brake lever (page 3-5)
6. Throttle grip (page 6-12)
7. Fuel tank cap (page 3-6)
8. Starter (choke) lever (page 3-8)

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switch/steering lock
The main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering. The various
positions are described below.
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ON
All electrical systems are supplied with
power, and the engine can be started.
The key cannot be removed.
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OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
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LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
To lock the steering
Turn the handlebars all the way to the
left.
1. Push the key in from the “OFF” po-
sition, and then turn it to “LOCK”
while still pushing it.
2. Remove the key.
To unlock the steeringPush the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.
WARNING

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Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is moving,
otherwise the electrical systems will
be switched off, which may result in
loss of control or an accident. Make
sure that the vehicle is stopped be-
fore turning the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK”.
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(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the taillight
and auxiliary light are on, but all other
electrical systems are off. The key can
be removed.
The steering must be locked before the
key can be turned to “ ”.
CAUTION:

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Do not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-
wise the battery may discharge.
OFFON
LOCKPPUSH
IGNITION
ON
OFF
LOCK
(Parking)
.
1. Push.
2. Turn.
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Indicator and warning lights
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Turn signal indicator light “”
This indicator light flashes when the
turn signal switch is pushed to the left or
right.
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Neutral indicator light “”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
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High beam indicator light “”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
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Engine trouble warning light “”
This warning light comes on or flashes
when an electrical circuit monitoring the
engine is defective. When this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer check the
self-diagnosis system.
NOTE:

This warning light comes on for a few
seconds when the key is turned to
“ON”, but this does not indicate a mal-
function.
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Speedometer unit
The speedometer unit is equipped with
a speedometer, an odometer and a
tripmeter. The speedometer shows
riding speed. The odometer shows the
total distance traveled. The tripmeter
shows the distance traveled since it
was last set to zero with the reset knob.
The tripmeter can be used to estimate
the distance that can be traveled with a
full tank of fuel. This information will en-
able you to plan future fuel stops.
1. High beam indicator light “”
2. Turn signal indicator light “”
3. Neutral indicator light “”
4. Engine trouble warning light “”
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1. Speedometer
2. Odometer
3. Tripmeter
4. Reset knob
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NOTE:

Only for the German model equipped
with a speed limiter:
The speed limiter prevents the vehi-
cle from exceeding a riding speed of
80 km/h.
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Anti-theft alarm (optional)
This model can be equipped with an
optional anti-theft alarm by a Yamaha
dealer. Contact a Yamaha dealer for
more information.
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Handlebar switches
Left
1. Pass switch “”
2. Dimmer switch “/”
3. Turn signal switch “/”
4. Horn switch “”
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Pass switch “”
Press this switch to flash the headlight.
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Dimmer switch “/”
Set this switch to “” for the high
beam and to “” for the low beam.
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Turn signal switch “/”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “”. When re-
leased, the switch returns to the center
position. To cancel the turn signallights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
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Horn switch “”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
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Light switch “//”
Set this switch to “” to turn on the
auxiliary light, meter lighting and tail-
light. Set the switch to “” to turn on
the headlight also. Set the switch to “”
to turn off all the lights.
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Engine stop switch “/”
Set this switch to “” before starting
the engine. Set this switch to “” to
stop the engine in case of an emergen-
cy, such as when the vehicle overturns
or when the throttle cable is stuck.
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Start switch “”
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter.
CAUTION:

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See page 5-1 for starting instruc-
tions prior to starting the engine.
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Clutch lever
The clutch lever is located at the left
handlebar grip. To disengage the
clutch, pull the lever toward the handle-
bar grip. To engage the clutch, release
the lever. The lever should be pulled
rapidly and released slowly for smooth
clutch operation.
The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch switch, which is part of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system. (See
page 3-10.)
1. Engine stop switch “/”
2. Light switch “//”
3. Start switch “”
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1. Clutch lever
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Shift pedal
The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the engine and is used in com-
bination with the clutch lever when
shifting the gears of the 5-speed con-
stant-mesh transmission equipped on
this motorcycle.
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Brake lever
The brake lever is located at the right
handlebar grip. To apply the front
brake, pull the lever toward the handle-
bar grip.
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Brake pedal
The brake pedal is on the right side of
the motorcycle. To apply the rear
brake, press down on the brake pedal.
1. Shift pedal
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1. Brake lever
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1. Brake pedal
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Fuel tank cap
To remove the fuel tank cap
Insert the key into the lock and turn it 1/
4 turn clockwise. The lock will be re-
leased and the fuel tank cap can be re-
moved.
To install the fuel tank cap
1. Push the fuel tank cap into position
with the key inserted in the lock.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, and then re-
move it.
NOTE:

The fuel tank cap cannot be installed
unless the key is in the lock. In addition,
the key cannot be removed if the cap is
not properly installed and locked.
WARNING

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Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly installed before riding.
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Fuel
Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in
the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom
of the filler tube as shown.
WARNING

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Do not overfill the fuel tank, oth-
erwise it may overflow when the
fuel warms up and expands.

Avoid spilling fuel on the hot en-
gine.
CAUTION:

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Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
1. Unlock.
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1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Fuel level
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es or plastic parts.
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CAUTION:

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Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause severe
damage to internal engine parts,
such as the valves and piston rings,
as well as to the exhaust system.
Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use regular unleaded gaso-
line with a research octane number of
91 or higher. If knocking (or pinging) oc-
curs, use a gasoline of a different brand
or premium unleaded fuel. Use of un-leaded fuel will extend spark plug life
and reduce maintenance costs.
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Fuel cock
This model is equipped with a negative
pressure fuel cock. The fuel cock sup-
plies fuel from the tank to the carburetor
while also filtering it.
The fuel cock lever positions are ex-
plained as follows and shown in the il-
lustrations.
ON
With the fuel cock lever in this position,
fuel flows to the carburetor when the
engine is running. Turn the fuel cock le-
ver to this position when starting the en-
gine and riding. Recommended fuel:
REGULAR UNLEADED
GASOLINE ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
11.0 L (2.91 US gal)
(2.42 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
3.4 L (0.90 US gal)
(0.75 Imp.gal)
1. Arrow mark positioned over “ON”
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