YAMAHA XVS125 2000 Owner's Guide

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Owner’s tool kit
The owner’s tool kit is located behind
panel A. (See page 6-5 for panel
removal and installation procedures.)
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 pre-
ventive maintenance and minor
repairs. However, additional tools
such as a torque wrench may be nec-
essary to perform certain mainte-
nance work correctly.
1. Tool kit
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Safety is an obligation of the owner.
Periodic inspection, adjustment and
lubrication will keep your vehicle in
the safest and most efficient condi-
tion possible. The most important
points of inspection, adjustment, and
lubrication are explained on the fol-
lowing pages.
The intervals given in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart
should be simply considered as a
general guide under normal riding
conditions. However, DEPENDING
ON THE WEATHER, TERRAIN,
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION, AND
INDIVIDUAL USE, THE MAINTE-
NANCE INTERVALS MAY NEED TO
BE SHORTENED.
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If you are not familiar with motor-
cycle maintenance work, have a
Yamaha dealer do it for you.
NOTE:
If you do not have the tools or experi-
ence required for a particular job,
have a Yamaha dealer perform it for
you.
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Modifications not approved by
Yamaha may cause loss of perfor-
mance and render the vehicle
unsafe for use. Consult a Yamaha
dealer before attempting any
changes.
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Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart
No. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSInitial
1,000 kmEvery
6,000 kmEvery
12,000 kmAnnual
check
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*Fuel line¥ Check fuel hoses and vacuum hose for cracks or damage.
¥ Replace if necessary.ÖÖ
2 Spark plugs¥ Check condition.
¥ Clean, regap or replace if necessary.Ö
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*Valves¥ Check valve clearance.
¥ Adjust if necessary.Ö
4 Air filter element¥ Clean or replace if necessary.Ö
5 Clutch¥ Check operation.
¥ Adjust or replace cable.ÖÖ
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*Front brake¥ Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
(See NOTE on page 6-4.)
¥ Correct accordingly.
¥ Replace brake pads if necessary.ÖÖ Ö
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*Rear brake¥ Check operation.
¥ Adjust brake pedal freeplay and replace brake shoes if necessary.ÖÖ Ö
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*Brake hose¥ Check for cracks or damage.
¥ Replace if necessary.ÖÖ
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*Wheels¥ Check balance, runout, spoke tightness and for damage.
¥ Tighten spokes and rebalance, replace if necessary.Ö
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*Tires¥ Check tread depth and for damage.
¥ Replace if necessary.
¥ Check air pressure.
¥ Correct accordingly.Ö
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*Wheel bearings¥ Check bearings for looseness or damage.
¥ Replace if necessary.Ö
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*Swingarm¥ Check swingarm pivoting point for play.
¥ Correct if necessary.
¥ Lubricate with molybdenum disulfide grease every 24,000 km or 24
months (whichever comes first).Ö
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13 Drive chain¥ Check chain slack.
¥ Adjust if necessary. Make sure that the rear wheel is properly
aligned.
¥ Clean and lubricate.Every 1,000 km and after washing the
motorcycle or riding in the rain
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*Steering bearings¥ Check bearing play and steering for roughness.
¥ Correct accordingly.
¥ Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease every 24.000 km or 24
months (whichever comes first)ÖÖ
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*Chassis fasteners¥ Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
¥ Tighten if necessary.ÖÖ
16 Sidestand¥ Check operation.
¥ Lubricate and repair if necessary.ÖÖ
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*Sidestand switch¥ Check operation.
¥ Replace if necessary.ÖÖ Ö
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*Front fork¥ Check operation and for oil leakage.
¥ Correct accordingly.Ö
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*Rear shock absorber
assemblies¥ Check operation and shock absorbers for oil leakage.
¥ Replace shock absorber assembly if necessary.Ö
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*Carburetor¥ Check engine idling speed and starter operation.
¥ Adjust if necessary.ÖÖ Ö
21 Engine oil¥ Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.
¥ Correct accordingly.
¥ Change. (Warm engine before draining.)ÖÖ Ö
22 Engine oil filter element¥ Replace.ÖÖ
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*Front and rear brake
switches¥ Check operation.
¥ Correct accordingly.ÖÖ Ö
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*Moving parts and cables¥ Lubricate if necessary.ÖÖ No. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSInitial
1,000 kmEvery
6,000 kmEvery
12,000 kmAnnual
check
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NOTE:
8The annual checks must be performed every year, except if a 6,000 km or 12,000 km maintenance is performed
instead.
8The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
8Hydraulic brake service
8Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
8Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinder and caliper, and change the brake
fluid.
8Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
*Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the service.
25*Lights, signals and
switches¥ Check operation.
¥ Correct if necessary.
¥ Adjust headlight beam if necessay.ÖÖ Ö No. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSInitial
1,000 kmEvery
6,000 kmEvery
12,000 kmAnnual
check
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Removing and installing pan-
els
The panels shown above need to be
removed to perform some of the
maintenance jobs described in this
chapter. Refer to this section each
time a panel needs to be removed
and installed.
1. Panel A
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1. Panel B
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Panel A
To remove the panel
1. Slide the lock cover open, insert
the key into the lock, and then
turn it 1/4 turn clockwise.
1. Lock cover
2. Unlock
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2. Pull the rear of the panel out with
the key inserted in the lock, and
then slide the panel forward to
release it in the front.To install the panel
1. Secure the front of the panel,
and then push the rear of the
panel in with the key inserted in
the lock.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, remove it,
and then close the lock cover.
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Panel B
To remove the panel
1. Remove the bolt.
1. Bolt
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2. Pull the rear of the panel out,
and then slide the panel forward
to release it in the front.To install the panel
1. Secure the front of the panel,
and then push the rear of the
panel in.
2. Install the bolt.
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Checking the spark plugs
To remove the spark plugs
1. Remove the spark plug caps.
1. Spark plug cap
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6Do not attempt to diagnose such
problems yourself. Instead, take the
motorcycle to a Yamaha dealer. You
should periodically remove and
inspect the spark plugs because heat
and deposits will cause any spark
plug to slowly break down and erode.
If electrode erosion becomes exces-
sive, or if carbon and other deposits
are excessive, you should replace
the spark plug with the specified plug.
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2. Use the spark plug wrench in the
tool kit to remove the spark plugs
as shown.
1. Spark plug wrench
Specified spark plug:
CR7HSA (NGK) or
U22FSR-U (DENSO)
Inspection
The spark plug is an important
engine component and is easy to
inspect. The condition of the spark
plug can indicate the condition of the
engine.
Normally, all spark plugs from the
same engine should have the same
color on the white insulator around
the center electrode. The ideal color
at this point is a medium-to-light tan
color for a motorcycle that is being
ridden normally. If one spark plug
shows a distinctly different color,
there could be something wrong with
the engine.
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To install the spark plugs
1. Measure the electrode gap with
a wire thickness gauge and, if
necessary, adjust the gap to
specification.
2. Clean the gasket surface. Wipe
off any grime from the threads.
3. Install the spark plug and tighten
it to the specified torque.
NOTE:
If a torque wrench is not available
when you are installing a spark plug,
a good estimate of the correct torque
is 1/4 to 1/2 turn past finger tight.
Have the spark plug tightened to the
specified torque as soon as possible.
4. Install the spark plug caps.
Spark plug gap:
0.6 – 0.7 mm
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
12.5 Nm (1.25 m0kg)
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a. Spark plug gap
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Engine oil and oil filter
element
The engine oil level should be
checked before each ride. In addition,
the oil must be changed and the oil
filter element replaced at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.
NOTE:
Make sure that the motorcycle is
positioned straight up when checking
the oil level. A slight tilt to the side
can result in a false reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
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93. Wait a few minutes until the oil
settles, and then check the oil
level through the check window
located at the bottom-right side
of the crankcase.
NOTE:
The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
4. If the engine oil is below the min-
imum level mark, add sufficient
oil of the recommended type to
raise it to the correct level.
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To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter element replace-
ment)
1. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2. Place an oil pan under the
engine to collect the used oil.
1. Engine oil filler cap
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and drain bolt to drain the oil
from the crankcase.
NOTE:
Skip steps 4–6 if the oil filter element
is not being replaced.
1. Engine oil drain bolt
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1. Oil level window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
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