wheel YAMAHA XVS125 2004 User Guide

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Supporting the motorcycle
Since this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other maintenance
requiring the motorcycle to stand up-
right. Check that the motorcycle is in a
stable and level position before starting
any maintenance. A strong wooden
box can be placed under the engine for
added stability.
To service the front wheel
1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcycle
by using a motorcycle stand or, if
an additional motorcycle stand is
not available, by placing a jack un-
der 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
a jack either under each side of theframe in front of the rear wheel or under
each side of the swingarm.

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Front wheel
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To remove the front wheel
WARNING

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It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer service the wheel.

Securely support the motorcy-
cle so that there is no danger of
it falling over.
1. Disconnect the speedometer ca-
ble from the front wheel.
2. Loosen the front wheel axle pinch
bolt, then the wheel axle.
1. Speedometer cable
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3. Lift the front wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 6-32.
4. Pull the wheel axle out, and then
remove the wheel.
CAUTION:

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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.
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To install the front wheel
1. Install the speedometer gear unit
into the wheel hub so that the pro-jections 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 insert-
ing the brake disc and that the slot in
the speedometer gear unit fits over the
retainer on the fork leg.3. Insert the wheel axle.
4. Lower the front wheel so that it is
on the ground.
5. Tighten the wheel axle to the spec-
ified torque.
6. Tighten the front wheel axle pinch
bolt to the specified torque.
7. Push down hard on the handlebar
1. Front wheel axle pinch bolt
2. Wheel axle
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1. Speedometer gear unit
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1. Retainer
Tightening torque:
Wheel axle:
59 Nm (5.9 m·kgf, 42.7 ft·lbf)
Tightening torque:
Front wheel axle pinch bolt:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14.5 ft·lbf)
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several times to check for proper
fork operation.
8. Connect the speedometer cable.

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Rear wheel
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To remove the rear wheel
WARNING

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It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer service the wheel.

Securely support the motorcy-
cle so that there is no danger of
it falling over.
1. Loosen the axle nut and the brake
torque rod nut at the brake shoe
plate.
2. Lift the rear wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 6-32.3. Disconnect the brake torque rod
from the brake shoe plate by re-
moving the nut and the bolt.
4. Remove the brake pedal free play
adjusting nut, and then disconnect
the brake rod at the brake cam-
shaft lever.
5. Loosen the locknut and the drive
chain adjusting nut on both ends of
the swingarm.
1. Axle nut
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1. Brake torque rod bolt and nut
2. Brake torque rod
3. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
4. Brake rod
5. Brake camshaft lever
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6. Remove the axle nut, and then pull
the wheel axle out.
7. Push the wheel forward, and then
remove the drive chain from the
rear sprocket.
NOTE:

The drive chain does not need to be
disassembled in order to remove and
install the wheel.
8. Remove the wheel.
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To install the rear wheel
1. Insert the wheel axle from the
left-hand side, and then install theaxle nut.
2. Install the drive chain onto the rear
sprocket, and then adjust the drive
chain slack. (See page 6-21.)
3. Lower the rear wheel so that it is
on the ground.
4. Install the brake rod onto the brake
camshaft lever, and then install the
brake pedal free play adjusting nut
onto the brake rod.
5. Connect the brake torque rod to
the brake shoe plate by installing
the bolt and the nut, and then tight-
en the nut to the specified torque.
6. Tighten the axle nut to the speci-
fied torque.
7. Adjust the brake pedal position
and free play. (See page 6-17.)
WARNING

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After adjusting the brake pedal free
play, check the operation of the
brake light.
1. Locknut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
3. Wheel axle
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Tightening torque:
Brake torque rod nut:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
104 Nm (10.4 m·kgf, 75 ft·lbf)

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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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Care
While the open design of a motorcycle
reveals the attractiveness of the tech-
nology, it also makes it more vulnera-
ble. Rust and corrosion can develop
even if high-quality components are
used. A rusty exhaust pipe may go un-
noticed on a car, however, it detracts
from the overall appearance of a motor-
cycle. Frequent and proper care does
not only comply with the terms of the
warranty, but it will also keep your mo-
torcycle looking good, extend its life
and optimize its performance.
Before cleaning
1. Cover the muffler outlets with plas-
tic bags after the engine has
cooled down.
2. Make sure that all caps and covers
as well as all electrical couplers
and connectors, including the
spark plug caps, are tightly in-
stalled.
3. Remove extremely stubborn dirt,
like oil burnt onto the crankcase,
with a degreasing agent and abrush, but never apply such prod-
ucts onto seals, gaskets, sprock-
ets, the drive chain and wheel
axles. Always rinse the dirt and de-
greaser off with water.
Cleaning
CAUTION:

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Avoid using strong acidic wheel
cleaners, especially on spoked
wheels. If such products are
used on hard-to-remove dirt, do
not leave the cleaner on the af-
fected area any longer than in-
structed. Also, thoroughly rinse
the area off with water, immedi-
ately dry it, and then apply a cor-
rosion protection spray.

Improper cleaning can damage
windshields, cowlings, panels
and other plastic parts. Use only
a soft, clean cloth or sponge
with mild detergent and water to
clean plastic.

Do not use any harsh chemical
products on plastic parts. Be
sure to avoid using cloths orsponges which have been in
contact with strong or abrasive
cleaning products, solvent or
thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust re-
movers or inhibitors, brake flu-
id, antifreeze or electrolyte.

Do not use high-pressure wash-
ers or steam-jet cleaners since
they cause water seepage and
deterioration in the following ar-
eas: seals (of wheel and swing-
arm bearings, fork and brakes),
electric components (couplers,
connectors, instruments,
switches and lights), breather
hoses and vents.

For motorcycles equipped with
a windshield: Do not use strong
cleaners or hard sponges as
they will cause dulling or
scratching. Some cleaning com-
pounds for plastic may leave
scratches on the windshield.
Test the product on a small hid-
den part of the windshield to
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from the spark plugs, and then
install the spark plugs and the
spark plug caps.
WARNING

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To prevent damage or injury from
sparking, make sure to ground the
spark plug electrodes while turning
the engine over.
6. Lubricate all control cables and the
pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the sidestand/
centerstand.
7. Check and, if necessary, correct
the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
8. Cover the muffler outlets with plas-
tic bags to prevent moisture from
entering them.
9. Remove the battery and fully
charge it. Store it in a cool, dryplace and charge it once a month.
Do not store the battery in an ex-
cessively cold or warm place (less
than 0 °C or more than 30 °C). For
more information on storing the
battery, see page 6-27.
NOTE:

Make any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.

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SPECIFICATIONS
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Dimensions:
Overall length:
2320 mm (91.3 in)
Overall width:
910 mm (35.8 in)
Overall height:
1075 mm (42.3 in)
Seat height:
670 mm (26.4 in)
Wheelbase:
1530 mm (60.2 in)
Ground clearance:
150 mm (5.91 in)
Minimum turning radius:
2900 mm (114.2 in)
Weight:
With oil and fuel:
156.0 kg (344 lb)
Engine:
Engine type:
Air cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
V-type 2-cylinder
Displacement:
124.0 cm
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(7.57 cu.in)
Bore
×
stroke:
41.0
×
47.0 mm (1.61
×
1.85 in)
Compression ratio:
11.00 :1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump

Engine oil:
Type:
SAE10W30 or SAE10W40 or SAE15W40
or SAE20W40 or SAE20W50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SE, SF, SG type or higher
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter element replacement:
1.40 L (1.48 US qt) (1.23 Imp.qt)
With oil filter element replacement:
1.60 L (1.69 US qt) (1.41 Imp.qt)
Air filter:
Air filter element:
Dry element
Fuel:
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
11.0 L (2.91 US gal) (2.42 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
3.4 L (0.90 US gal) (0.75 Imp.gal)
Carburetor:
Manufacturer:
MIKUNI
Type x quantity:
BDS26 x 1
Spark plug(s):
Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CR7HSA
Manufacturer/model:
DENSO/U22FSR-U
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
Clutch:
Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-disc
Transmission:
Primary reduction system:
Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio:
85/25 (3.400)
Secondary reduction system:
Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
59/16 (3.688)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 5-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
Gear ratio:
1st:
37/14 (2.643)
2nd:
32/19 (1.684)
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10 20 30
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50 ˚C
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
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3rd:
29/23 (1.261)
4th:
26/26 (1.000)
5th:
23/27 (0.852)
Chassis:
Frame type:
Double cradle
Caster angle:
35.0 °
Trail:
135.0 mm (5.31 in)
Front tire:
Type:
With tube
Size:
80/100-18M/C 47P
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/C-916
Manufacturer/model:
IRC/MARBELLA NF27
Rear tire:
Type:
With tube
Size:
130/90-15M/C 66P
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/C-915
Manufacturer/model:
IRC/MARBELLA NR31

Loading:
Maximum load:
183.0 kg (404 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories)
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
Loading condition:
0.0–90.0 kg (0–198 lb)
Front:
175 kPa (25 psi) (1.75 kgf/cm
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Rear:
200 kPa (29 psi) (2.00 kgf/cm
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Loading condition:
90.0–183.0 kg (198–404 lb)
Front:
175 kPa (25 psi) (1.75 kgf/cm
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Rear:
200 kPa (29 psi) (2.00 kgf/cm
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Front wheel:
Wheel type:
Spoke wheel
Rim size:
18x1.60
Rear wheel:
Wheel type:
Spoke wheel
Rim size:
15M/C x MT3.00
Front brake:
Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
Dot 4
Rear brake:
Type:
Drum brake
Operation:
Right foot operation
Front suspension:
Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
140.0 mm (5.51 in)
Rear suspension:
Type:
Swingarm
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
100.0 mm (3.94 in)
Electrical system:
Ignition system:
Transistorized coil ignition (digital)
Charging system:
A.C. magneto