brake pads YAMAHA XVS125 2000 Owners Manual

Tires .................................................................6-16
Spoke wheels ..................................................6-19
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ..................6-19
Adjusting the brake lever free play...................6-20
Adjusting the brake pedal position and
free play .........................................................6-21
Adjusting the rear brake light switch ................6-22
Checking the front brake pads and
rear brake shoes ............................................6-23
Checking the brake fluid level ..........................6-24
Changing the brake fluid ..................................6-25
Drive chain slack ..............................................6-25
Lubricating the drive chain ...............................6-27
Checking and lubricating the cables ................6-28
Checking and lubricating the brake and
shift pedals.....................................................6-28
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers ...................................................6-29
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ...........6-29
Checking the front fork .....................................6-29
Checking the steering ......................................6-30
Checking the wheel bearings ...........................6-31
Battery..............................................................6-31
Replacing the fuses .........................................6-33
Replacing the headlight bulb ...........................6-34
Replacing a turn signal light bulb .....................6-36Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ....................6-36
Supporting the motorcycle ...............................6-37
Front wheel ......................................................6-38
Rear wheel .......................................................6-39
Troubleshooting ...............................................6-41
Troubleshooting chart ......................................6-42
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE .............7-1
Care ...................................................................7-1
Storage ..............................................................7-4
SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................8-1
Specifications .....................................................8-1
Conversion table ................................................8-5
CONSUMER INFORMATION ..............................9-1
Identification numbers ........................................9-1
Key identification number...................................9-1
Vehicle identification number .............................9-1
Model label.........................................................9-2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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
3
*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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Checking the front brake
pads and rear brake shoes
The front brake pads and the rear
brake shoes must be checked for
wear at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
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Front brake pads
Each front brake pad is provided with
a wear indicator groove, which allows
you to check the brake pad wear
without having to disassemble the
brake. To check the brake pad wear,
check the wear indicator groove. If a
brake pad has worn to the point that
the wear indicator groove has almost
disappeared, have a Yamaha dealer
replace the brake pads as a set.
1. Wear indicator groove
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Rear brake shoes
The rear brake is provided with a
wear indicator, which allows you to
check the brake shoe wear without
having to disassemble the brake. To
check the brake shoe wear, check
the position of the wear indicator
while applying the brake. If a brake
shoe has worn to the point that the
wear indicator reaches the wear limit
line, have a Yamaha dealer replace
the brake shoes as a set.
1. Wear limit
2. Wear indicator
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Checking the brake fluid
level
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air
to enter the brake system, possibly
causing it to become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake
fluid is above the minimum level mark
and replenish if necessary. A low
brake fluid level may indicate worn
brake pads and/or brake system
leakage. If the brake level is low, be
sure to check the brake pads for
wear and the brake system for leak-
age.
1. Mimimum level mark
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Observe these precautions:
8When checking the fluid level,
make sure that the top of the
master cylinder is level by turn-
ing the handlebars.
8Use only the recommended qual-
ity brake fluid, otherwise the rub-
ber seals may deteriorate, caus-
ing leakage and poor braking
performance.
8Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and
lead to poor braking perfor-
mance.8Be careful that water does not
enter the master cylinder when
refilling. Water will significantly
lower the boiling point of the fluid
and may result in vapor lock.
8Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts.
Always clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
8As the brake pads wear, it is nor-
mal for the brake fluid level to
gradually go down. However, if
the brake fluid level goes down
suddenly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cause. Recommended brake fluid:
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Front wheel
To remove the front wheelEW000122
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8It is advisable to have a
Yamaha dealer service the
wheel.
8Securely support the motorcy-
cle so that there is no danger
of it falling over.
1. Disconnect the speedometer
cable from the front wheel.
1. Speedometer cable
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2. Loosen the front wheel axle
pinch bolt, then the wheel axle.
3. Lift the front wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 6-37.
4. Pull the wheel axle out, and then
remove the wheel.
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Do not apply the brake after the
wheel has been removed together
with the brake disc, otherwise the
brake pads will be forced shut.
1. Front wheel axle pinch bolt
2. Wheel axle
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To install the front wheel
1. Install the speedometer gear unit
into the wheel hub so that the
projections mesh with the slots.
2. Lift the wheel up between the
fork legs.
NOTE:
Make sure that there is enough
space between the brake pads
before inserting the brake disc and
that the slot in the speedometer gear
unit fits over the retainer on the fork
leg.
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