service YAMAHA XV950 2014 Owners Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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EAU17245
Periodic inspection, adjustment, and
lubrication will keep your vehicle in the
safest and most efficient condition
possible. Safety is an obligation of the
vehicle owner/operator. The most im-
portant points of vehicle inspection,
adjustment, and lubrication are ex-
plained on the following pages.
The intervals given in the periodic
maintenance charts should be simply
considered as a general guide under
normal riding conditions. However, de-
pending on the weather, terrain, geo-
graphical location, and individual use,
the maintenance intervals may need to
be shortened.
WARNING
EWA10322
Failure to properly maintain the vehi-
cle or performing maintenance ac-
tivities incorrectly may increase
your risk of injury or death durin g
service or while usin g the vehicle. If
you are not familiar with vehicle ser-
vice, have a Yamaha d ealer perform
service.
WARNING
EWA15123
Turn off the en gine when performin g
maintenance unless otherwise
specified .
 A runnin g en gine has movin g
parts that can catch on body
parts or clothin g an d electrical
parts that can cause shocks or
fires.
 Runnin g the en gine while ser-
vicin g can lead to eye injury,
b urns, fire, or car bon monoxi de
poisonin g – possi bly lea din g to
d eath. See pag e 1-3 for more in-
formation a bout car bon monox-
i d e.
WARNING
EWA15461
Brake discs, calipers, drums, and
linin gs can b ecome very hot d uring
use. To avoi d possi ble burns, let
b rake components cool before
touchin g them.
EAU17303
Emission controls not only function to
ensure cleaner air, but are also vital to
proper engine operation and maximum
performance. In the following periodic
maintenance charts, the services relat-
ed to emissions control are grouped
separately. These services require
specialized data, knowledge, and
equipment. Maintenance, replace-
ment, or repair of the emission control
devices and systems may be per-
formed by any repair establishment or
individual that is certified (if applicable).
Yamaha dealers are trained and equipped to perform these particular
services.
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Owner’s tool kitThe owner’s tool kit is located inside
the owner’s tool box behind panel A.
(See page 6-8.)
The service information included in this
manual and the tools provided in the
owner’s tool kit are intended to assist
you in the performance of preventive
maintenance and minor repairs. How-
ever, additional tools such as a torque
wrench may be necessary to perform
certain maintenance work correctly.
TIPIf you do not have the tools or ex-
perience required for a particular
job, have a Yamaha dealer per-
form it for you.
 Install the owner’s tool box with
the “INSIDE” mark facing inward.
1. Owner’s tool box
2. Owner’s tool kit
1
2
1. “INSIDE” mark
1
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Hydraulic brake service
• Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
• Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and change the brake fluid.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
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Replacing 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 6-29.)
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.
EAU24351
Supportin g the motorcycleSince this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other mainte-
nance requiring the motorcycle to
stand upright. Check that the motorcy-
cle is in a stable and level position be-
fore starting any maintenance. A
strong wooden box can be placed un-
der the engine for added stability.
To service the front wheel
1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcy- cle by using a motorcycle stand
or, if an additional motorcycle
stand is not available, by placing a
jack under the frame in front of the
rear wheel.
2. Raise the front wheel off the ground by using a motorcycle
stand.
To service the rear wheel
Raise the rear wheel off the ground by
using a motorcycle stand or, if a motor-
cycle stand is not available, by placing
1. Auxiliary light bulb socket
1
1. Auxiliary light bulb
1
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6a jack either under each side of the
frame in front of the rear wheel or under
each side of the swingarm.
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Trou
bleshootin gAlthough Yamaha motorcycles receive
a thorough inspection before shipment
from the factory, trouble may occur
during operation. Any problem in the
fuel, compression, or ignition systems,
for example, can cause poor starting
and loss of power.
The following troubleshooting chart
represents a quick and easy procedure
for checking these vital systems your-
self. However, should your motorcycle
require any repair, take it to a Yamaha
dealer, whose skilled technicians have
the necessary tools, experience, and
know-how to service the motorcycle
properly.
Use only genuine Yamaha replace-
ment parts. Imitation parts may look
like Yamaha parts, but they are often
inferior, have a shorter service life and
can lead to expensive repair bills.
WARNING
EWA15142
When checkin g the fuel system, do
not smoke, an d make sure there are
no open flames or sparks in the ar-
ea, inclu din g pilot lig hts from water heaters or furnaces. Gasoline or
g
asoline vapors can i gnite or ex-
plod e, causin g severe injury or prop-
erty damag e.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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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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