air filter YAMAHA XV950 2014 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION.................. 1-1
DESCRIPTION .................................. 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ...................................... 3-1
Immobilizer system......................... 3-1
Main switch .................................... 3-2
Indicator lights and warning lights............................................ 3-3
Multi-function meter unit ................ 3-5
Handlebar switches ........................ 3-8
Clutch lever .................................. 3-10
Shift pedal .................................... 3-10
Brake lever.................................... 3-10
Brake pedal .................................. 3-11
ABS (for ABS models) .................. 3-11
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-12
Fuel ............................................... 3-13
Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose .......................................... 3-14
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-14
Steering lock................................. 3-15
Rider seat ..................................... 3-16
Adjusting the shock absorber assemblies ................................ 3-17
Sidestand ..................................... 3-17
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-18 FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ................................ 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Shifting ............................................ 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 5-3
Engine break-in ............................... 5-3
Parking ............................................ 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system .............. 6-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart ........................... 6-4
Removing and installing the
panel ............................................ 6-8
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge.... 6-10
Replacing the air filter element ..... 6-13
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................................ 6-13
Valve clearance ............................. 6-14
Tires .............................................. 6-14
Cast wheels................................... 6-16
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ............................................ 6-16 Checking the brake lever free
play ............................................ 6-17
Brake light switches ..................... 6-18
Checking the front and rear brake pads .......................................... 6-18
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-19
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-20
Drive belt slack ............................. 6-21
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 6-21
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-22
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals............... 6-22
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............. 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand................................... 6-23
Lubricating the swingarm pivots......................................... 6-24
Checking the front fork ................. 6-24
Checking the steering................... 6-25
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-25
Battery .......................................... 6-26
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-27
Replacing the headlight bulb ........ 6-29
Tail/brake light .............................. 6-30
Replacing a turn signal light bulb ........................................... 6-31
License plate light......................... 6-31U2DEE0E0.book Page 1 Friday, June 14, 2013 1:29 PM

DESCRIPTION
2-2
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Right view
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3
4
5
6
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10
9
11
1. License plate light (page 6-31)
2. Tail/brake light (page 6-30)
3. Battery (page 6-26)
4. Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-19)
5. Air filter element (page 6-13)
6. Fuel tank cap (page 3-12)
7. Main switch (page 3-2)
8. Steering lock (page 3-15) 9. Engine oil filter cartridge (page 6-10)
10.Rear brake light switch (page 6-18)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-4
6
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General maintenance and lu brication chartNO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
(24000 mi)
1 Air filter element •Replace. √
2Clutch • Check operation.
•Adjust.
√√√√√
3 *Front brake • Check operation, fluid level and
vehicle for fluid leakage. √√√√√√
• Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
4 *Rear brake • Check operation, fluid level and
vehicle for fluid leakage. √√√√√√
• Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
5 *Brake hoses • Check for cracks or damage.
• Check for correct routing and
clamping. √√√√√
• Replace. Every 4 years
6 *Brake flui d • Replace. Every 2 years
7 *Wheels • Check runout and for damage. √√√√
8 *Tires • Check tread depth and for dam-
age.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary. √√√√√
9 *Wheel bearin gs • Check bearing for looseness or
damage. √√√√
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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TIPAir filter
• This model’s air filter is equipped with a disposable oil-coated paper element, which must not be cleaned with com- pressed air to avoid damaging it.
• The air filter element needs to be replaced more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.20 *Front fork • Check operation and for oil leak-
age. √√√√
21 *Shock a
bsor ber as-
sem blies • Check operation and shock ab-
sorbers for oil leakage. √√√√
22 En gine oil • Change.
• Check oil level and vehicle for oil
leakage. √√√√√√
23 En
gine oil filter car-
tri dg e •Replace.
√√√
24 *Front an
d rear
b rake switches • Check operation.
√√√√√√
25 Movin
g parts an d
ca bles • Lubricate.
√√√√√
26 *Throttle g rip • Check operation.
• Check throttle grip free play, and
adjust if necessary.
• Lubricate cable and grip housing. √√√√√
27 *Li
ghts, si gnals an d
switches • Check operation.
• Adjust headlight beam.
√√√√√√
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
(24000 mi)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-13
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Replacing the air filter ele-
mentThe air filter element should be re-
placed at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart. Replace the air filter element
more frequently if you are riding in un-
usually wet or dusty areas.
To replace the air filter element
1. Remove the air filter case cover by removing the bolts.
2. Pull the air filter element out. 3. Insert a new air filter element into
the air filter case. NOTICE: Make
sure that the air filter element is
properly seate d in the air filter
case. The en gine shoul d never
b e operated without the air filter
element installe d, otherwise the
piston(s) an d/or cylin der(s) may
b ecome excessively worn.
[ECA10482]
4. Install the air filter case cover by
installing the bolts.
EAU21385
Checkin g the throttle grip free
playThe throttle grip free play should mea-
sure 4.0–6.0 mm (0.16–0.24 in) at the
inner edge of the throttle grip. Periodi-
cally check the throttle grip free play
and, if necessary, have a Yamaha deal-
er adjust it.
1. Bolt
2. Air filter case cover
2
1
1
1. Air filter element
1
1. Throttle grip free play
1
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-1
8
Dimensions:Overall length:2290 mm (90.2 in)
Overall width:
830 mm (32.7 in)
Overall height: 1120 mm (44.1 in)
Seat height: 690 mm (27.2 in)
Wheelbase:
1570 mm (61.8 in)
Ground clearance: 130 mm (5.12 in)
Minimum turning radius: 3290 mm (129.5 in)Wei ght:Curb weight:
For non-ABS models 247 kg (545 lb)
For ABS models 251 kg (553 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Air cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
V-type 2-cylinder
Displacement: 942 cm³
Bore × stroke:
85.0 × 83.0 mm (3.35 × 3.27 in)
Compression ratio:
9.00 : 1
Starting system: Electric starter
Lubrication system: Wet sump
Engine oil:Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
Type:
SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-40,
20W-40 or 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade: API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement: 3.70 L (3.91 US qt, 3.26 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
4.00 L (4.23 US qt, 3.52 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:Oil-coated paper elementFuel:Recommended fuel:Regular unleaded gasoline (Gasohol (E10)
acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity: 12.2 L (3.22 US gal, 2.68 Imp.gal) Fuel reserve amount:
2.8 L (0.74 US gal, 0.62 Imp.gal)
Fuel injection:Throttle body:
ID mark: 1TP1 00Spark plu g(s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CPR7EA-9
Spark plug gap: 0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)Clutch:Clutch type:Wet, multiple-discTransmission:Primary reduction ratio:
1.674 (72/43)
Final drive: Belt
Secondary reduction ratio: 2.333 (70/30)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 5-speed
Operation: Left foot operation
Gear ratio: 1st: 3.067 (46/15)
2nd: 2.063 (33/16)
3rd:
1.579 (30/19)
4th: 1.259 (34/27)
–20 –10 0 1020 30 40 50 C
10 30 50 70 90 110
0 130 F
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40SAE 10W-50
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INDEXAABS (for ABS models) ........................... 3-11
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ....... 3-4
Air filter element, replacing ................... 6-13
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-32BBattery .................................................. 6-26
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-23
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-22
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-20
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-19
Brake lever ............................................ 3-10
Brake lever free play, checking............. 6-17
Brake light switches.............................. 6-18
Brake pedal........................................... 3-11CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-21
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-14
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-10
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-16DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-8
Drive belt slack ..................................... 6-21EEngine break-in....................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-10
Engine stop switch ................................. 3-9
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-4FFront and rear brake pads, checking.... 6-18
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-24 Fuel ....................................................... 3-13
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3
Fuel level warning light ........................... 3-4
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose ......... 3-14
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-12
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-27
HHandlebar switches ................................ 3-8
Hazard switch......................................... 3-9
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-29
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-3
Horn switch ............................................ 3-9IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 3-18
Immobilizer system ................................ 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light .......... 3-5
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-3LLicense plate light ................................ 6-31MMain switch ............................................ 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control
system.................................................. 6-3
Matte color, caution ............................... 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 3-5NNeutral indicator light ............................. 3-3OOil level warning light ............................. 3-3PPanel, removing and installing ............... 6-8 Parking ....................................................5-4
Part locations ..........................................2-1
Pass switch .............................................3-8
RRESET switch .........................................3-9
Rider seat ..............................................3-16SSafety information ...................................1-1
SELECT switch .......................................3-9
Shifting ....................................................5-2
Shift pedal .............................................3-10
Shock absorber assemblies,
adjusting .............................................3-17
Sidestand ..............................................3-17
Sidestand, checking and lubricating.....6-23
Spark plugs, checking ............................6-8
Specifications .........................................8-1
Starting the engine ..................................5-1
Start switch .............................................3-9
Steering, checking ................................6-25
Steering lock .........................................3-15
Storage ...................................................7-3
Supporting the motorcycle ...................6-32
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................6-24TTail/brake light ......................................6-30
Throttle grip and cable, checking and lubricating ...........................................6-22
Throttle grip free play, checking ...........6-13
Tires ......................................................6-14
Tool kit ....................................................6-2
Troubleshooting ....................................6-33
Troubleshooting chart ...........................6-34
Turn signal indicator light........................3-3
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