clock YAMAHA XVS250 2002 Owners Manual

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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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.
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Fuel tank cap To remove the fuel tank cap
Insert the key into the lock and turn it 1/4
turn clockwise. The lock will be released
and the fuel tank cap can be removed.
To install the fuel tank cap
1. Push the fuel tank cap into posi-
tion with the key inserted in the
lock.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, and then re-
move it.
1. Brake lever
1. Brake pedal
1. Unlock.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Removing and installing
panels The panels shown above need to be
removed to perform some of the main-
tenance jobs described in this chapter.
Refer to this section each time a panel
needs to be removed and installed.
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Panel A
To remove the panel1. Slide the panel lock cover open,
insert the key into the lock, and
then turn it 1/4 turn clockwise.
1. Panel A
1. Panel B
1. Panel lock cover
2. Unlock.
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62. Pull the rear of the panel out with
the key inserted in the lock, and
then slide the panel forward to re-
lease it in the front.To install the panel
1. Secure the front of the panel, and
then push the rear of the panel in
with the key inserted in the lock.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, remove it,
and then close the panel lock cov-
er.
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Panel B
To remove the panel1. Remove the bolt.1. Bolt
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6 6. Install the headlight unit by install-
ing the screws.
7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
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Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb 1. Remove the tail/brake light lens by
removing the screws.2. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.
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.
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CAUTION:_ Do not overtighten the screws, oth-
erwise the lens may break. _
1. Screw (× 2)
1. Tail/brake light bulb
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Replacing a turn signal light
bulb 1. Remove the turn signal lens by re-
moving the screws.2. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.
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.
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CAUTION:_ Do not overtighten the screws, oth-
erwise the lens may break. _
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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 mainte-
nance requiring the motorcycle to
stand upright. Check that the motor-
cycle is in a stable and level position
before 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 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.
1. Screw (× 2)
1. Turn signal light bulb
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