fuel tank capacity YAMAHA XVS125 2000 Owners Manual

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Fuel
Make sure that there is sufficient fuel
in the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the
bottom of the filler tube as shown in
the illustration.
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8Do not overfill the fuel tank,
otherwise it may overflow
when the fuel warms up and
expands.
8Avoid spilling fuel on the hot
engine.
1. Filler tube
2. Fuel level
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Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted sur-
faces or plastic parts.
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NOTE:
If knocking (or pinging) occurs, use
gasoline of a different brand or with a
higher octane grade.
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Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline
with a research octane
number of 91 or higher.
Fuel tank capacity:
Total amount:
11 L
Reserve amount:
3.4 L
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Fuel cock
This motorcycle is equipped with a
negative pressure fuel cock. The fuel
cock supplies fuel from the tank to
the carburetors while also filtering it.
The fuel cock lever positions are
explained as follows and shown in
the illustrations.
ON
With the fuel cock lever in this posi-
tion, fuel flows to the carburetor when
the engine is running. Turn the fuel
cock lever to this position when start-
ing the engine and riding.
1. Arrow mark positioned over “ON”
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ON: normal position
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Fuel
Type Regular unleaded gasoline
Fuel tank capacity 11 L
Reserve amount 3.4 L
Carburetor
Model ´quantity BDS26 ´1
Manufacturer MIKUNI
Spark plug
Manufacturer/Model NGK / CR7HSA or
DENSO / U22FSR-U
Gap 0.6–0.7 mm
Clutch typeWet, multiple-disc
Transmission
Primary reduction system Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio 3.400
Secondary reduction system Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio 3.688
Transmission type Constant mesh 5-speed
Operation Left foot operationGear ratio 1st 2.643
2nd 1.684
3rd 1.261
4th 1.000
5th 0.852
Chassis
Frame type Double cradle
Caster angle 35°
Trail 135 mm
Tire
Front
Type With tube
Size 80/100-18 47P
Manufacturer/ CHENG SHIN / C-916
model INOUE / MARBELLA NF27
Rear
Type With tube
Size 130/90-15 M/C 66P
Manufacturer/ CHENG SHIN / C-915
model INOUE / MARBELLA NR31
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