YAMAHA XV535 2000 User Guide

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DESCRIPTION
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Left view
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1. Headlight (page 6-27)
2. Air filter (page 6-10)
3. Rider seat (page 3-7)
4. Tool kit (page 6-1)
5. Passenger seat (page 3-7)6. Rear shock absorber spring
preload adjusting ring (page 3-9)
7. Main switch (page 3-1)
8. Starter (choke) Ò Ó (page 3-6)
9. Shift pedal (page 3-4)

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DESCRIPTION
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Right view
10. Rear turn signal light (page 6-29)
11. Sub fuel tank
12. Fuel tank (page 3-5)13. Front turn signal light (page 6-29)
14. Rear brake pedal (page 3-4)
15. Battery (page 6-25)

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DESCRIPTION
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Controls/Instruments
1. Clutch lever (page 3-3)
2. Speedometer (page 3-2)
3. Front brake lever (page 3-4)
4. Throttle grip (page 6-13)
5. Right handlebar switches (page 3-3)
6. Left handlebar switches (page 3-2)

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switch ........................................................................................ 3-1
Indicator lights .................................................................................... 3-1
Speedometer...................................................................................... 3-2
Handlebar switches ............................................................................ 3-2
Clutch lever ........................................................................................ 3-3
Shift pedal .......................................................................................... 3-4
Front brake lever ................................................................................ 3-4
Rear brake pedal................................................................................ 3-4
Fuel tank cap...................................................................................... 3-5
Fuel .................................................................................................... 3-5
Starter (choke) Ò Ó........................................................................... 3-6
Steering lock ...................................................................................... 3-6
Seats .................................................................................................. 3-7
Helmet holder ..................................................................................... 3-8
Rear shock absorber adjustment ....................................................... 3-9
Sidestand ........................................................................................... 3-9
Sidestand/clutch switch operation check ......................................... 3-10

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switch
The main switch controls the ignition
and lighting systems. Its operation is
described below.
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ON
Electrical circuits are switched on. The
engine can be started. The key cannot
be removed in this position.
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OFF
All electrical circuits are switched off.
The key can be removed in this posi-
tion.
1. Push
2. Release
3. Turn
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P (Parking)
The taillight and auxiliary light come on
but all other circuits are off. With the
key at ÒOFFÓ, push it into the main
switch and release it. Then turn it coun-
terclockwise to ÒPÓ, and remove it. (Do
not use this position for an extended
length of time as the battery may dis-
charge.) To cancel the parking, turn the
key clockwise.
1. High beam indicator light Ò Ó
2. Neutral indicator light Ò Ó
3. Turn indicator light Ò Ó
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Indicator lights
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High beam indicator light Ò Ó
This indicator comes on when the
headlight high beam is used.
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Neutral indicator light Ò Ó
This indicator comes on when the
transmission is in neutral.
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Turn indicator light Ò Ó
This indicator flashes when the turn
switch is moved to the left or right.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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1. Reset knob
2. Odometer
3. Trip odometer
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Speedometer
The speedometer shows riding speed.
This speedometer is equipped with an
odometer and trip odometer. The trip
odometer can be reset to Ò0Ó 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. Pass switch Ò Ó
2. Dimmer switch
3. Turn signal switch Ò Ó
4. Horn switch Ò Ó
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Handlebar switches
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Pass switch Ò Ó
Press the switch to operate the passing
light.
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Dimmer switch
Turn the switch to Ò Ó for the high
beam and to Ò Ó for the low beam.
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Turn signal switch Ò Ó
This model is equipped with self-can-
celling turn signals. To signal a right-
hand turn, push the switch to the right.
To signal a left-hand turn, push the
switch to the left. Once the switch is re-
leased it will return to the center posi-
tion. To cancel the signal, push the
switch in after it has returned to the
center position. If the switch is not can-
celled by hand, it will self-cancel after
the motorcycle has travelled at least
150 meters and 15 seconds have
passed. The self-cancelling mecha-
nism only operates when the motor-
cycle is moving. Therefore the signal
will not self-cancel while you are
stopped at an intersection.
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Horn switch Ò Ó
Press the switch to sound the horn.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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1. Engine stop switch
2. Lights switch
3. Start switch Ò Ó
4. Fuel reserve switch ÒFUELÓ
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Engine stop switch
The engine stop switch is a safety de-
vice for use in an emergency such as
when the motorcycle overturns or if
trouble occurs in the throttle system.
Turn the switch to Ò Ó to start the en-
gine. In case of emergency, turn the
switch to Ò Ó to stop the engine.
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Lights switch
Turning the light switch to Ò Ó,
turns on the auxiliary light, meter lights
and taillight. Turning the light switch to
Ò Ó, turns the headlight on also.
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Start switch Ò Ó
The starter motor cranks the engine
when pushing the start switch.
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CAUTION:
See starting instructions prior to
starting the engine.
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Fuel reserve switch ÒFUELÓ
This switch should usually be kept
ÒONÓ while riding. If you run out of fuel
while riding, move the switch to ÒRESÓ
and refuel at the first opportunity. Then
move the switch to ÒONÓ.
When the switch is turned to reserve
ÒRESÓ, about 2.5 L remain in the fuel
tank.
1. Clutch lever
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Clutch lever
The clutch lever is located on the left
handlebar, and the ignition circuit cut-
off system is incorporated in the clutch
lever holder. Pull the clutch lever to the
handlebar to disengage the clutch, and
release the lever to engage the clutch.
The lever should be pulled rapidly and
released slowly for smooth clutch oper-
ation. (Refer to the engine starting pro-
cedures for a description of the ignition
circuit cut-off system.)

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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1. Shift pedal
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Shift pedal
This motorcycle is equipped with a con-
stant-mesh 5-speed transmission.
The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the engine and is used in com-
bination with the clutch when shifting.
1. Front brake lever
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Front brake lever
The front brake lever is located on the
right handlebar. Pull it toward the han-
dlebar to apply the front brake.
1. Rear brake pedal
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Rear 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.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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1. Open
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Fuel tank cap
To open
Insert the key and turn it 1/4 turn clock-
wise. 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 posi-
tion.
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.
1. Filler tube
2. Fuel level
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Fuel
Make sure there is sufficient fuel in the
tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of
the filler tube as shown in the illustra-
tion.
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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 over-
flow when the fuel heats up later and
expands.

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CAUTION:
Always wipe off spilled fuel immedi-
ately with a dry and clean soft cloth.
Fuel may deteriorate painted surfac-
es or plastic parts.
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NOTE:
If knocking or pinging occurs, use a dif-
ferent brand of gasoline or higher oc-
tane grade.Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with
a research octane number of 91
or higher.
Fuel tank capacity:
Total:
13.5 L
Reserve:
2.5 L
1. Starter (choke) Ò Ó
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Starter (choke) Ò Ó
Starting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture. A separate starter cir-
cuit supplies this mixture.
Move in direction a
to turn on the
starter (choke).
Move in direction b
to turn off the
starter (choke).
1. Steering lock
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Steering lock
To lock the steering
Turn the handlebars all the way to the
right and open the steering lock cover.
Insert the key and turn it 1/8 turn coun-
terclockwise. Then, push the key in
while turning the handlebars slightly to
the left and turn the key 1/8 turn clock-
wise.
Check that the steering is locked, re-
move the key and close the lock cover.
To unlock the steering
Insert the key, push it in and turn it 1/8
turn counterclockwise so that it moves
out. Then, release and remove the key.