brake YAMAHA XVS125 2004 Owners Manual
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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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ......... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand ............................... 6-25
Checking the front fork ............ 6-25
Checking the steering ............. 6-26
Checking the wheel
bearings ................................ 6-26
Battery ..................................... 6-27
Replacing the fuses ................. 6-28
Replacing the headlight bulb ... 6-29
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb ....................................... 6-30
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb ....................................... 6-31
Supporting the motorcycle ...... 6-32
Front wheel ............................. 6-32
Rear wheel .............................. 6-34
Troubleshooting ...................... 6-36
Troubleshooting chart ............. 6-37
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE..................................... 7-1
Care .......................................... 7-1
Storage ...................................... 7-3
SPECIFICATIONS ....................... 8-1CONSUMER INFORMATION ...... 9-1
Identification numbers ............... 9-1
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DESCRIPTION
2-2
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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Right view
12 3
4
5
6
1. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1)
2. Battery (page 6-27)
3. Air filter element (page 6-10)
4. Main switch/steering lock (page 3-1)
5. Brake pedal (page 3-5)
6. Engine oil filter element (page 6-8)
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DESCRIPTION
2-3
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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Controls and instruments
123
45
6 7
8
1. Clutch lever (page 3-4)
2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-3)
3. Speedometer unit (page 3-2)
4. Right handlebar switches (page 3-3)
5. Brake lever (page 3-5)
6. Throttle grip (page 6-12)
7. Fuel tank cap (page 3-6)
8. Starter (choke) lever (page 3-8)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-5
2
34
5
6
7
8
9
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Shift pedal
The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the engine and is used in com-
bination with the clutch lever when
shifting the gears of the 5-speed con-
stant-mesh transmission equipped on
this motorcycle.
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Brake lever
The brake lever is located at the right
handlebar grip. To apply the front
brake, pull the lever toward the handle-
bar grip.
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Brake pedal
The brake pedal is on the right side of
the motorcycle. To apply the rear
brake, press down on the brake pedal.
1. Shift pedal
1
1. Brake lever
1
1. Brake pedal
1
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
4-2
2
3
45
6
7
8
9
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Pre-operation check list
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Fuel
Check fuel level in fuel tank.
Refuel if necessary.
Check fuel line for leakage.3-6
Engine oil
Check oil level in engine.
If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
Check vehicle for oil leakage.6-8
Front brake
Check operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check lever free play.
Adjust if necessary.
Check brake pads for wear.
Replace if necessary.
Check fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage.6-19, 6-20
Rear brake
Check operation.
Check pedal free play.
Adjust if necessary.6-17
Clutch
Check operation.
Lubricate cable if necessary.
Check lever free play.
Adjust if necessary.6-16
Throttle grip
Make sure that operation is smooth.
Check cable free play.
If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust cable free play and lubricate cable
and grip housing.6-12, 6-24
Control cables
Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate if necessary.6-23
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
4-3
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Drive chain
Check chain slack.
Adjust if necessary.
Check chain condition.
Lubricate if necessary.6-21, 6-23
Wheels and tires
Check for damage.
Check tire condition and tread depth.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.6-13, 6-15
Brake and shift pedals
Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary.6-24
Brake and clutch levers
Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.6-24
Sidestand
Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pivot if necessary.6-25
Chassis fasteners
Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
Tighten if necessary.—
Instruments, lights, signals
and switches
Check operation.
Correct if necessary.—
Sidestand switch
Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system.
If system is defective, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle.3-10
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart
NOTE:
The annual checks must be performed every year, except if a kilometer-based maintenance is performed in-
stead.
From 30,000 km, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 6,000 km.
Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and technical
skills.
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (
×
1,000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
1 6 12 18 24
1*
Fuel line
Check fuel hoses and vacuum hose for cracks or dam-
age.
√
√
√
√
√
2
Spark plugs
Check condition.
Clean and regap.
√
√
Replace.
√
√
3*
Valves
Check valve clearance.
Adjust.
√
√
√
√
4
Air filter element
Clean.
√
√
Replace.
√
√
5
Clutch
Check operation.
Adjust.
√
√
√
√
√
6*
Front brake
Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leak-
age. (See NOTE following this chart.)
√
√
√
√
√
√
Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
7*
Rear brake
Check operation and adjust brake pedal free play.
√
√
√
√
√
√
Replace brake shoes. Whenever worn to the limit
8*
Brake hose
Check for cracks or damage.
√
√
√
√
√
Replace. (See NOTE following this chart.) Every 4 years
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-3
2
3
4
5
67
8
9
9*
Wheels
Check runout, spoke tightness and for damage.
Tighten spokes if necessary.
√
√
√
√
10
*
Tires
Check tread depth and for damage.
Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.
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√
√
√
√
11
*
Wheel bearings
Check bearing for looseness or damage.
√
√
√
√
12
*
Swingarm
Check operation and for excessive play.
√
√
√
√
Lubricate with molybdenum disulfide grease. Every 24,000 km
13
Drive chain
Check chain slack.
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
14
*
Steering bearings
Check bearing play and steering for roughness.
√
√
√
√
√
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 24,000 km
15
*
Chassis fasteners
Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly
tightened.
√
√
√
√
√
16
Sidestand
Check operation.
Lubricate.
√
√
√
√
√
17
*
Sidestand switch
Check operation.
√
√
√
√
√
√
18
*
Front fork
Check operation and for oil leakage.
√
√
√
√
19
*
Shock absorber assem-
blies
Check operation and shock absorbers for oil leakage.
√
√
√
√
20
*
Carburetor
Check starter (choke) operation.
Adjust engine idling speed.
√
√
√
√
√
√
21
Engine oil
Change.
Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.
√
√
√
√
√
√
22
Engine oil filter element
Replace.
√
√
√
23
*
Front and rear brake
switches
Check operation.
√
√
√
√ √ √ NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (× 1,000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
1 6 12 18 24
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-4
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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NOTE:
The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
Hydraulic brake service
Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinder and caliper, and change the brake fluid.
Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
24
Moving parts and cables
Lubricate.
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√
√
√
√
25
*
Lights, signals and
switches
Check operation.
Adjust headlight beam.
√
√
√
√
√
√
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (
×
1,000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
1 6 12 18 24