maintenance YAMAHA XVS1300A 2016 Owner's Guide

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EAUM1653
Lub ricatin g the swin garm piv-
otsThe swingarm pivots must be lubricat-
ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAU51951
Checkin g the front forkThe condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the con dition
Check the front fork for damage and
excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation 1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa- ce and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoi d injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no dan ger of it fallin g
over.
[EWA10752]
2. While applying the front brake, push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
NOTICE
ECA10591
If any d amage is foun d or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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EAU23285
Checkin g the steerin gWorn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Raise the front wheel off the ground. (See page 6-34.)
WARNING! To avoi d injury, se-
curely support the vehicle so
there is no dan ger of it fallin g
over.
[EWA10752]
2. Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steer-
ing.
EAU23292
Checkin g the wheel bearin gsThe front and rear wheel bearings must
be checked at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. If there is play in the wheel
hub or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the wheel bearings.
EAU50582
BatteryThe battery is located under the rider
seat. (See page 3-16.)
This model is equipped with a VRLA
(Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery.
There is no need to check the electro-
lyte or to add distilled water. However,
the battery lead connections need to
be checked and, if necessary, tight-
ened.
WARNING
EWA10761
 Electrolyte is poisonous an d
d an gerous since it contains sul-
furic aci d, which causes severe1. Negative battery lead (black)
2. Positive battery lead (red)
3. Battery
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urns. Avoi d any contact with
skin, eyes or clothin g an d al-
ways shiel d your eyes when
workin g near b atteries. In case
of contact, ad minister the fol-
lowin g FIRST AID.
EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty of water.
INTERNAL: Drink lar ge quan-
tities of water or milk an d im-
me diately call a physician.
EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes an d seek prompt
me dical attention.
 Batteries pro duce explosive hy-
d ro gen gas. Therefore, keep
sparks, flames, ci garettes, etc.,
away from the battery an d pro-
vi de sufficient ventilation when
char gin g it in an enclosed
space.
 KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
NOTICE
ECA10621
Never attempt to remove the b attery
cell seals, as this woul d permanently
d amag e the battery.To char ge the battery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-
tery as soon as possible if it seems to
have discharged. Keep in mind that the
battery tends to discharge more quick-
ly if the vehicle is equipped with op-
tional electrical accessories.NOTICE
ECA16522
To char ge a VRLA (Valve Re gulate d
Lea d Aci d) battery, a special (con-
stant-voltag e) battery char ger is re-
quired . Using a conventional b attery
char ger will damag e the b attery.To store the battery
1. If the vehicle will not be used for more than one month, remove the
battery, fully charge it, and then
place it in a cool, dry place.
NOTICE: When removin g the
b attery, be sure the key is turne
d to “OFF”, then d iscon-
nect the neg ative lead b efore
d isconnectin g the positive lea d.
[ECA16303]
2. If the battery will be stored for
more than two months, check it at
least once a month and fully char-
ge it if necessary.
3. Fully charge the battery before installation. NOTICE: When in-
stallin g the battery, be sure the
key is turne d to “OFF”, then
connect the positive lead b efore
connectin g the ne gative lea d.
[ECA16841]
4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals.NOTICE
ECA16531
Always keep the b attery charged .
Storin g a d ischar ged battery can
cause permanent b attery damag e.
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EAU47136
Replacin g the fusesThe main fuse, the fuel injection sys-
tem fuse, and the fuse box, which con-
tains the fuses for the individual
circuits, are located under the rider
seat. (See page 3-16.)
TIPTo access the fuel injection system
fuse, remove the starter relay cover by
pulling it upward.
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off the electrical circuit in question.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a new fuse of the specified
amperage. WARNING! Do not
use a fuse of a hi gher ampera ge
ratin g than recommen ded to
avoi d causin g extensive dam-
a g e to the electrical system an d
possi bly a fire.
[EWA15132]
1. Fuel injection system spare fuse
2. Fuel injection system fuse
3. Fuse box
4. Main fuse
1
2
3
4
1. Signaling system fuse
2. Ignition fuse
3. Parking lighting fuse
4. Radiator fan motor fuse
5. Backup fuse (for clock and immobilizer sys-
tem)
6. Headlight fuse
7. Spare fuse
1. Starter relay cover
2. Fuel injection system fuse
3. Fuel injection system spare fuse
2 1
3
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3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn onthe electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
EAU42895
Replacin g the hea dlig ht bul bThis model is equipped with a halogen
bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.NOTICE
ECA10651
Take care not to damag e the follow-
in g parts:
 Hea dlig ht bul b
Do not touch the glass part of
the hea dlig ht bul b to keep it free
from oil, otherwise the transpar-
ency of the glass, the luminosity
of the b ulb, an d the b ulb life will
b e ad versely affected . Thor-
ou ghly clean off any dirt an d fin-
g erprints on the head lig ht bul b
usin g a cloth moistene d with al-
cohol or thinner.
 Hea dlig ht lens
Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the hea dlig ht
lens.
Do not use a hea dlig ht bul b of a
wattag e higher than specifie d.
1. Remove the turn signal light
bracket cover by removing the
bolts.
2. Remove the headlight unit by re- moving the bolts on each side.
Specifie d fuses:
Main fuse:
50.0 A
Headlight fuse:
20.0 A
Signaling system fuse: 10.0 A
Ignition fuse: 15.0 A
Parking lighting fuse:
10.0 A
Radiator fan motor fuse: 20.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 10.0 A
Backup fuse:
10.0 A
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Turn signal light bracket cover
2. Bolt
1
2
2
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3. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the headlight
bulb cover.
4. Unhook the headlight bulb holder, and then remove the burnt-out
bulb. 5. Place a new headlight bulb into
position, and then secure it with
the bulb holder.
6. Install the headlight bulb cover, and then connect the coupler.
7. Install the headlight unit by install- ing the bolts.
8. Place the turn signal light bracket cover in the original position, and
then install the bolts. 9. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
1. Bolt
1. Headlight bulb cover
2. Headlight coupler
1
2
1. Headlight bulb holder
2. Headlight bulb
1 2
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EAU42874
Replacin g the auxiliary li ght
b ul bIf the auxiliary light bulb burns out, re-
place it as follows.
1. Remove the headlight unit. (See page 6-30.)
2. Remove the auxiliary light bulb socket (together with the coupler
and bulb) by turning the socket
counterclockwise.
3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pulling it out. 4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the socket (together with
the coupler and bulb) by pushing it
in and turning it clockwise.
6. Install the headlight unit.
EAU70580
Replacin g a turn si gnal li ght
b ul b or the brake/tail lig ht bul b1. Remove the lens by removing the
screws.
1. Auxiliary light bulb socket1
1. Auxiliary light bulb1
1. Screw
1. Screw
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2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by
pushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise.
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket, push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the screws. NOTICE: Do not over-
ti g hten the screws, otherwise
the lens may break.
[ECA10682] EAU42486
Replacin
g the license plate
lig ht bul b1. Remove the license plate light
cover by removing the bolts.
2. Pull the license plate light unit up as shown. 3. Remove the license plate light
bulb socket (together with the
bulb) by turning it counterclock-
wise, and then pulling it out.
4. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pulling it out from the socket.
5. Insert a new bulb into the socket.1. License plate light cover
2. Bolt
1. License plate light unit
1. License plate light bulb socket
1. License plate light bulb
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the bulb) by pushing it in and turn-
ing it clockwise until it stops.
7. Place the license plate light unit in the original position, and then in-
stall the license plate light cover
by installing the bolts.
EAU24351
Supportin g the motorcycleSince this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other mainte-
nance requiring the motorcycle to
stand upright. Check that the motorcy-
cle is in a stable and level position be-
fore starting any maintenance. A
strong wooden box can be placed un-
der the engine for added stability.
To service the front wheel
1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcy- cle by using a motorcycle stand
or, if an additional motorcycle
stand is not available, by placing a
jack under 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 the
frame in front of the rear wheel or under
each side of the swingarm.
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EAU25872
Trou bleshootin gAlthough Yamaha motorcycles receive
a thorough inspection before shipment
from the factory, trouble may occur
during operation. Any problem in the
fuel, compression, or ignition systems,
for example, can cause poor starting
and loss of power.
The following troubleshooting charts
represent quick and easy procedures
for checking these vital systems your-
self. However, should your motorcycle
require any repair, take it to a Yamaha
dealer, whose skilled technicians have
the necessary tools, experience, and
know-how to service the motorcycle
properly.
Use only genuine Yamaha replace-
ment parts. Imitation parts may look
like Yamaha parts, but they are often
inferior, have a shorter service life and
can lead to expensive repair bills.
WARNING
EWA15142
When checkin g the fuel system, d o
not smoke, an d make sure there are
no open flames or sparks in the ar-
ea, inclu din g pilot li ghts from water heaters or furnaces. Gasoline or
g
asoline vapors can i gnite or ex-
plo de, causin g severe injury or prop-
erty damag e.
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