brake light YAMAHA XSR 700 2021 User Guide

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-20
6 b
rakin g performance, which may re-
sult in loss of control and an acci-
d ent.
EAU36505
Brake li ght switchesThe brake light should come on just
before braking takes effect. The brake
light is activated by switches connect-
ed to the brake lever and brake pedal.
Since the brake light switches are
components of the anti-lock brake sys-
tem, they should only be serviced by a
Yamaha dealer.
EAU22393
Checkin g the front an d rear
b rake pa dsThe front and rear brake pads must be
checked for wear at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
EAU36891
Front brake pa ds
Each front brake pad is provided with
wear indicators, which allows you to
check the brake pad wear without hav-
ing to disassemble the brake. To check
the brake pad wear, check the position
of the wear indicators while applying
the brake. If a brake pad has worn to
the point that a wear indicator almost1. Brake pad wear indicatorZAUM1833
1
1
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-35
6
EAU45226
Replacin g the auxiliary li ght
b ul b If the auxiliary light bulb burns out, re-
place it as follows.
1. Remove the headlight unit. (See page 6-33.)
2. Remove the auxiliary light bulb socket (together with the bulb) by
pulling it out.
3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pulling it out. 4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the socket (together with
the bulb) by pushing it in.
6. Install the headlight unit.
EAU24182
Tail/b rake li ghtThis model is equipped with an LED-
type tail/brake light.
If the tail/brake light does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check it.
1. Auxiliary light bulb socketZAUM1384
1
1. Auxiliary light bulbZAUM1385
1
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Motorcycle care and stora ge
7-3
7 will
become slippery, which
coul d cause loss of control.
Thorou ghly clean the surfaces
of these parts before operatin g
the vehicle.
[EWA20650]
5. Treat rubber, vinyl, and unpainted plastic parts with a suitable care
product.
6. Touch up minor paint damage caused by stones, etc.
7. Wax all painted surfaces using a non-abrasive wax or use a detail
spray for motorcycles.
8. When finished cleaning, start the engine and let it idle for several mi-
nutes to help dry any remaining
moisture.
9. If the headlight lens has fogged up, start the engine and turn on
the headlight to help remove the
moisture.
10. Let the vehicle dry completely be- fore storing or covering it.NOTICE
ECA26320
Do not apply wax to ru bber or
unpainte d plastic parts. 
Do not use a brasive polishin g
compoun ds as they will wear
away the paint.
 Apply sprays an d wax sparin gly.
Wipe off excess afterwar ds.
WARNING
EWA20660
Contaminants left on the b rakes or
tires can cause loss of control.  Make sure there is no lu bricant
or wax on the brakes or tires.
 If necessary, wash the tires with
warm water an d a mil d d eter-
g ent.
 If necessary, clean the brake
d iscs an d pa ds with brake
cleaner or acetone.
 Before ri din g at hi gher spee ds,
test the vehicle’s b raking per-
formance an d cornerin g b ehav-
ior.
EAU83472
Stora geAlways store the vehicle in a cool, dry
place. If necessary, protect it against
dust with a porous cover. Be sure the
engine and the exhaust system are
cool before covering the vehicle. If the
vehicle often sits for weeks at a time
between uses, the use of a quality fuel
stabilizer is recommended after each
fill-up.NOTICE
ECA21170
 Storin g the vehicle in a poorly
ventilate d room or coverin g it
with a tarp, while it is still wet,
will allow water an d humi dity to
seep in an d cause rust.
 To prevent corrosion, avoi d
d amp cellars, sta bles (b ecause
of the presence of ammonia)
an d areas where stron g chemi-
cals are store d.Lon g term stora ge
Before storing the vehicle long term (60
days or more):
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Specifications
8-2
8
Manufacturer/model:MICHELIN / ROAD 5Rear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size: 180/55 ZR 17M/C(73W)
Manufacturer/model: MICHELIN / ROAD 5Loa din g:Maximum load:
168 kg (370 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories)Front brake:Type:
Hydraulic dual disc brakeRear brake:Type:
Hydraulic single disc brakeFront suspension:Type:Telescopic forkRear suspension:Type:Swingarm (link suspension)Electrical system:System voltage:
12 VBattery:Model:YTZ10S
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 8.6 Ah (10 HR)
Hea dlig ht:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBul b watta ge:Headlight:
H4, 60.0 W/55.0 W
Brake/tail light: LED
Front turn signal light:
10.0 W
Rear turn signal light: 10.0 W
Auxiliary light: 5.0 W
License plate light:
5.0 W
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10
Index
AABS....................................................... 3-14
ABS warning light ................................... 3-5
Air filter element and check hose,
replacing and cleaning ....................... 6-15
Auxiliary DC connector ......................... 3-22
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ............... 6-35BBattery .................................................. 6-29
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating........................................... 6-26
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating........................................... 6-26
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 ........... 6-19
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 .................................. 6-23
EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-1
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge........... 6-10
Engine overheating .............................. 6-39
Engine serial number ............................. 9-1FFront 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 lights switch ............................. 3-12
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-33
Helmet holding cable ........................... 3-19
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-3
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 ................................................. 6-3 Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ............. 3-4
Matte color, caution................................ 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 3-6
NNeutral indicator light ............................. 3-3OOil pressure warning light ....................... 3-3PParking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations.......................................... 2-1
Pass switch........................................... 3-12RRear suspension, lubricating ................ 6-27SSafety information................................... 1-1
Seat....................................................... 3-19
Shifting.................................................... 5-3
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 ...................... 3-12
Starting the engine ................................. 5-2
Steering, checking ................................ 6-29
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Supporting the motorcycle ................... 6-37
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 6-28TTail/brake light ...................................... 6-35
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-25
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