YAMAHA XV125S 2000 User Guide

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DESCRIPTION
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1. Headlight (page 6-33)
2. Steering lock (page 3-8)
3. Fuel cock (page 3-7)
4. Main switch (page 3-1)
5. Fuses (page 6-32)6. Helmet holder (page 3-9)
7. Rear shock absorber spring preload
adjusting ring (page 3-10)
8. Shift pedal (page 3-4)
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Left view
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9. Battery (page 6-30)
10. Air filter (page 6-12)
11. Rear brake pedal (page 3-5, 6-21)
12. Oil filter (page 6-9)
13. Tool kit (page 6-1)14. Rear shock absorber spring preload
adjusting ring (page 3-10)
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Right view
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15. Clutch lever (page 3-4, 6-19)
16. Left handlebar switches (page 3-2)
17. Speedometer (page 3-2)
18. Right handlebar switches (page 3-3)
19. Front brake lever (page 3-4, 6-20)20. Throttle grip (page 6-16)
21. Fuel tank cap (page 3-5)
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Controls/Instruments
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU00028Main switch
The main switch controls the igni-
tion and lighting systems. Its oper-
ation is described below.
EAU00036ON
Electrical circuits are switched on.
The engine can be started. The key
cannot be removed in this position.
EAU00038OFF
All electrical circuits are switched
off. The key can be removed in this
position.
EAU00054P (Parking)
The taillight and auxiliary light
come on but all other circuits are
off. With the key at “OFF”, push it
into the main switch, turn it coun-
terclockwise to “P”, and remove it.
To cancel the parking, turn the key
clockwise.
EAU00056Indicator lightsEAU00063High beam indicator light “&”
This indicator comes on when the
headlight high beam is used.
EAU00061Neutral indicator light “N”
This indicator comes on when the
transmission is in neutral.
EAU00057Turn indicator light “5”
This indicator flashes when the
turn switch is moved to the left or
right.
1. High beam indicator light “&”
2. Neutral indicator light “N”
3. Turn indicator light “5”
ONOFF
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EAU01087Speedometer
The speedometer shows riding
speed. This speedometer is
equipped with an odometer and
trip odometer. The trip odometer
can be reset to “0” with the reset
knob. Use the trip odometer to
estimate how far you can ride on a
tank of fuel. This information will
enable you to plan fuel stops in the
future.
1. Odometer
2. Trip odometer
3. Reset knob
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EAU00118Handlebar switches
EAU00119Pass switch “&“
Press the switch to operate the
passing light.
EAU00121Dimmer switch
Turn the switch to “&” for the
high beam and to “%” for the low
beam.
1. Pass switch “&”
2. Dimmer switch
3. Turn signal switch
4. Horn switch “*”
NOTE:
(for German model equipped with
speed limiter only)
This motorcycle is equipped with a
speed limiter which prevents it
from exceeding a top speed of 80
km/h.
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EAU00127Turn signal switch
To signal a right-hand turn, push
the switch to “6”. To signal a left-
hand turn, push the switch to
“4”. Once the switch is released
it will return to the center position.
To cancel the signal, push the
switch in after it has returned to
the center position.
EAU00129
Horn switch “*”
Press the switch to sound the horn.
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EAU00134Lights switch
Turning the light switch to “
'”,
turns on the auxiliary light, meter
lights and taillight. Turning the
light switch to “:” turns the head-
light on also.
1. Engine stop switch
2. Lights switch
3. Start switch “$”
EAU00138Engine stop switch
The engine stop switch is a safety
device for use in an emergency
such as when the motorcycle over-
turns or if trouble occurs in the
throttle system. Turn the switch to
“#” to start the engine.
In case of emergency, turn the
switch to “$” to stop the engine.
EAU00143
Start switch “,“
The starter motor cranks the
engine when pushing the start
switch.
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See starting instructions prior to
starting the engine.
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EAU00152Clutch lever
The clutch lever is located on the
left handlebar, and the ignition cir-
cuit cut-off system is incorporated
in the clutch lever holder. Pull the
clutch lever to the handlebar to dis-
engage the clutch, and release the
lever to engage the clutch. The
lever should be pulled rapidly and
released slowly for smooth clutch
operation. (Refer to the engine
starting procedures for a descrip-
tion of the ignition circuit cut-off
system.)
EAU00157Shift pedal
This motorcycle is equipped with a
constant-mesh 5-speed transmis-
sion.
The shift pedal is located on the
left side of the engine and is used
in combination with the clutch
when shifting.
N. Neutral
1. Shift pedal
EAU00158Front brake lever
The front brake lever is located on
the right handlebar. Pull it toward
the handlebar to apply the front
brake.
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EAU00162Rear brake pedal
The rear brake pedal is on the right
side of the motorcycle. Press down
on the brake pedal to apply the
rear brake.
EAU00167Fuel tank cap
To open
Insert the key and turn it 1/4 turn
clockwise. The lock will be released
and the cap can be opened.
To close
Push the tank cap into position
with the key inserted. To remove
the key, turn it counterclockwise to
the original position.
1. Open
NOTE:
This tank cap cannot be closed
unless the key is in the lock. The
key cannot be removed if the cap is
not locked properly.
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Be sure the cap is properly
installed and locked in place
before riding the motorcycle.
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EAU01183Fuel
Make sure there is sufficient fuel in
the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the
bottom of the filler tube as shown
in the illustration.
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Do not overfill the fuel tank. Avoid
spilling fuel on the hot engine. Do
not fill the fuel tank above the bot-
tom of the filler tube or it may
overflow when the fuel heats up
later and expands.
1. Filler tube
2. Fuel level
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Always wipe off spilled fuel imme-
diately with a dry and clean soft
cloth. Fuel may deteriorate painted
surfaces or plastic parts.
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NOTE:
If knocking or pinging occurs, use a
different brand of gasoline or high-
er octane grade.
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Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline
with a research octane
number of 91 or higher.
Fuel tank capacity:
Total:
9.5 L
Reserve:
2.6 L
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