alarm YAMAHA XVS125 2004 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION ............. 1-1
DESCRIPTION ............................. 2-1
Left view ..................................... 2-1
Right view................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ........... 2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ................................ 3-1
Main switch/steering lock .......... 3-1
Indicator and warning lights ...... 3-2
Speedometer unit ...................... 3-2
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .......... 3-3
Handlebar switches ................... 3-3
Clutch lever ............................... 3-4
Shift pedal ................................. 3-5
Brake lever ................................ 3-5
Brake pedal ............................... 3-5
Fuel tank cap ............................. 3-6
Fuel ........................................... 3-6
Fuel cock ................................... 3-7
Starter (choke) lever “
1
” .......... 3-8
Helmet holder ............................ 3-9
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies .............................. 3-9
Sidestand ................................ 3-10
Ignition circuit cut-off system ... 3-10PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ........ 4-1
Pre-operation check list ............. 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS .......................... 5-1
Starting a cold engine ............... 5-1
Starting a warm engine ............. 5-2
Shifting ...................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................ 5-3
Engine break-in ......................... 5-4
Parking ...................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR ........................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ......................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart ....................... 6-2
Removing and installing
panels ..................................... 6-5
Checking the spark plugs .......... 6-6
Engine oil and oil filter
element ................................... 6-8
Cleaning the air filter
element ................................. 6-10
Adjusting the carburetor .......... 6-11
Adjusting the engine idling
speed .................................... 6-12Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ....................................... 6-12
Adjusting the valve
clearance .............................. 6-13
Tires ........................................ 6-13
Spoke wheels .......................... 6-15
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ....................................... 6-16
Adjusting the brake lever free
play ....................................... 6-17
Adjusting the brake pedal
position and free play ............ 6-17
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch .................................... 6-19
Checking the front brake pads
and rear brake shoes ............ 6-19
Checking the brake fluid
level ....................................... 6-20
Changing the brake fluid ......... 6-21
Drive chain slack ..................... 6-21
Lubricating the drive chain ...... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
cables .................................... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ........... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals ........... 6-24

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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NOTE:

Only for the German model equipped
with a speed limiter:
The speed limiter prevents the vehi-
cle from exceeding a riding speed of
80 km/h.
EAU12330
Anti-theft alarm (optional)
This model can be equipped with an
optional anti-theft alarm by a Yamaha
dealer. Contact a Yamaha dealer for
more information.
EAU12341
Handlebar switches
Left
1. Pass switch “”
2. Dimmer switch “/”
3. Turn signal switch “/”
4. Horn switch “”
1
2
3
4