YAMAHA XV1600A 2000 Repair Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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WheelsTo ensure maximum performance,
long service, and safe operation, note
the following:l
Always inspect the wheels before
a ride. Check for cracks, bends or
warpage of the wheel. Be sure the
spokes are tight and undamaged.
If any abnormal condition exists in
a wheel, consult a Yamaha dealer.
Do not attempt even small repairs
to the wheel. If a wheel is de-
formed or cracked, it must be re-
placed.
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Tires and wheels should be bal-
anced whenever either one is
changed or replaced. Failure to
have a wheel balanced can result
in poor performance, adverse han-
dling characteristics, and short-
ened tire life.
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Ride at moderate speeds after
changing a tire since the tire sur-
face must first be broken in for it to
develop its optimal characteristics.
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Clutch lever free play
adjustmentThe clutch lever free play should be ad-
justed to 10 ~ 15 mm.
1. Loosen the locknut at the clutch le-
ver.
2. Turn the adjusting bolt at the
clutch lever in direction
a to in-
crease free play or in direction
b
to decrease free play.
3. Tighten the locknut at the clutch
lever.1. Locknut
2. Adjusting bolt
c. Free play
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tained, proceed with the following
steps.
4. Loosen the locknut at the clutch le-
ver.
5. Turn the adjusting bolt at the
clutch lever in direction
a to loos-
en the cable.
6. Loosen the locknut at the crank-
case side.
7. Turn the adjusting nut at the
crankcase in direction
a to in-
crease free play or in direction
b
to decrease free play.
8. Tighten the locknut at the crank-
case and the clutch lever.
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Front brake lever free play
adjustmentThe free play at the front brake lever
should be 2 ~ 5 mm.
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Turn the adjusting bolt in
direction
a to increase free play
or in direction
b to decrease free
play.
3. After adjusting, tighten the locknut.
EW000099
WARNING
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Check the brake lever free play.
Be sure the brake is working
properly.
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A soft or spongy feeling in the
brake lever can indicate the
presence of air in the brake sys-
tem. This air must be removed
by bleeding the brake system
before the motorcycle is operat-
ed. Air in the system will cause
greatly diminished braking ca-
pability and can result in loss of
control and an accident. Have a
Yamaha dealer inspect and
bleed the system if necessary.
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1. Adjusting nut
2. Locknut
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting bolt
c. Free play
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Rear brake pedal height
adjustmentThe top of the brake pedal should be
positioned 100 mm above the top of
the footrest. If not, ask a Yamaha deal-
er to adjust it.
EW000109
WARNING
@ A soft or spongy feeling in the brake
pedal can indicate the presence of
air in the brake system. This air
must be removed by bleeding the
brake system before the motorcycle
is operated. Air in the system will
cause greatly diminished braking
capability and can result in loss of
control and an accident. Have a
Yamaha dealer inspect and bleed
the system if necessary. @
EAU00713
Brake light switch adjustmentThe rear brake light switch is activated
by the brake pedal and is properly ad-
justed when the brake light comes on
just before braking takes effect. To ad-
just the rear brake light switch, hold the
switch body so it does not rotate while
turning the adjusting nut.
Turn the adjusting nut in direction
a to
make the brake light come on earlier.
Turn the adjusting nut in direction
b to
make the brake light come on later.
a. Brake pedal height
1. Brake light switch
2. Adjusting nut
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Checking the front and rear
brake pads
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Front brake
Wear indicator grooves are provided
on each brake pad. These indicators
allow checking of brake pad wear with-
out disassembling the brake. Inspect
the grooves. If they have almost disap-
peared, ask a Yamaha dealer to re-
place the pads.
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Rear brake
A wear indicator groove is provided on
each brake pad. This indicator allows
checking of brake pad wear without
disassembling the brake. Inspect the
groove. If the groove has almost disap-
peared, ask a Yamaha dealer to re-
place the pads.
1. Wear indicator groove (´ 2)Front
1. Wear indicator grooveRear
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Inspecting the brake fluid
levelInsufficient brake fluid may let air enter
the brake system, possibly causing the
brakes to become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level and replen-
ish when necessary.
Observe these precautions:l
When checking the fluid level,
make sure the top of the master
cylinder is level by turning the han-
dlebars.
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Use only the designated quality
brake fluid. Otherwise, the rubber
seals may deteriorate, causing
leakage and poor brake perfor-
mance.
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Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and
lead to poor brake performance.
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Be careful that water does not en-
ter the master cylinder when refill-
ing. Water will significantly lower
the boiling point of the fluid and
may result in vapor lock.
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Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts. Al-
ways clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
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Have a Yamaha dealer check the
cause if the brake fluid level goes
down.
1. Minimum level markFront
1. Minimum level mark
Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4Rear
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Brake fluid replacementThe brake fluid should be replaced only
by trained Yamaha service personnel.
Have the Yamaha dealer replace the
following components during periodic
maintenance or when they are dam-
aged or leaking:l
oil seals (every two years)
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brake hoses (every four years)
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Drive belt slack check1. Put the motorcycle on the side-
stand and make sure that both
wheels are on the ground.
2. Using the reference marks at the
side of the check window, which is
located at the rear left side of the
motorcycle, note the current posi-
tion of the drive belt.3. Apply a force of 45 N (4.5 kg) with
the belt tension gauge to the lower
drive belt run as shown and re-
check the drive belt position in the
check window. The normal drive
belt slack (i.e., the distance be-
tween the original belt position and
its position with the force applied)
is approximately 7.5 ~ 13 mm.
4. If the measured slack exceeds
13 mm, adjust the drive belt.
NOTE:@ The reference marks at the side of the
drive belt check window are 5 mm
apart. @
1. Drive belt
2. Marks
a. Slack
1. Belt tension gauge
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Drive belt slack adjustment1. Loosen the axle nut and caliper
bracket bolt.2. Loosen the locknuts on each side
of the swingarm.
3. To tighten the drive belt, turn the
adjusting bolts in direction
a.
To loosen the drive belt, turn the
adjusting bolts in direction
b and
push the wheel forward. Turn each
adjusting bolt exactly the same
amount to maintain correct axle
alignment.
4. Tighten the locknuts.
ECA00025
CAUTION:@ Too little drive belt slack will over-
load the engine. Keep the drive belt
slack within the specified range. @
5. Tighten the axle nut and caliper
bracket bolt to the specified
torque.
1. Wheel axle nut
1. Caliper bracket bolt
1. Adjusting bolt (´ 2)
2. Locknut (´ 2)
3. Wheel axle
Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
150 Nm (15 m·kg)
Caliper bracket bolt:
48 Nm (4.8 m·kg)
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Brake and shift pedal
lubricationLubricate the pivoting parts.
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
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Brake and clutch lever
lubricationLubricate the pivoting parts.
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Sidestand lubricationLubricate the sidestand pivoting point
and metal-to-metal contact surfaces.
Check that the sidestand moves up
and down smoothly.
EW000113
WARNING
@ If the sidestand does not move
smoothly, consult a Yamaha dealer. @
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
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Front fork inspectionVisual check
EW000115
WARNING
@ Securely support the motorcycle so
there is no danger of it falling over. @Check for scratches or damage on the
inner tube and excessive oil leakage
from the front fork.
Operation check
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
place.
2. Hold the motorcycle in an upright
position and apply the front brake.
3. Push down hard on the handle-
bars several times and check if the
fork rebounds smoothly.
EC000098
CAUTION:@ If any damage or unsmooth move-
ment is found with the front fork,
consult a Yamaha dealer. @
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Steering inspectionPeriodically inspect the condition of the
steering. Worn out or loose steering
bearings may be dangerous. Place a
stand under the engine to raise the
front wheel off the ground. Hold the
lower end of the front forks and try to
move them forward and backward. If
any free play can be felt, ask a Yamaha
dealer to inspect and adjust the steer-
ing. Inspection is easier if the front
wheel is removed.
EW000115
WARNING
@ Securely support the motorcycle so
there is no danger of it falling over. @
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