wheel bolts YAMAHA XVS950 2012 Owners Manual

FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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4
Rear brake 
Check operation.
 If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
 Check brake pads for wear.
 Replace if necessary.
 Check fluid level in reservoir.
 If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
 Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-17, 6-18
Clutch 
Check operation.
 Lubricate cable if necessary.
 Check lever free play.
 Adjust if necessary. 6-15
Throttle grip 
Make sure that operation is smooth.
 Check throttle grip free play.
 If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip free play and lubricate cable
and grip housing. 6-13, 6-21
Control cables 
Make sure that operation is smooth.
 Lubricate if necessary. 6-21
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. 6-21
Brake and clutch levers 
Make sure that operation is smooth.
 Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary. 6-22
Sidestand 
Make sure that operation is smooth.
 Lubricate pivot if necessary. 6-23
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. —
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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6
9*Swingarm 
Check operation and for exces-
sive play. √√√√
 Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease. Every 50000 km (30000 mi)
10 *Drive belt 
Check belt condition.
 Replace if damaged.
 Check belt tension.
 Make sure that the rear wheel is
properly aligned. Every 4000 km (2500 mi)
11 *Steering bearings 
Check bearing play and steering
for roughness. √√√√√
 Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease. Every 20000 km (12000 mi)
12 *Chassis fasteners 
Make sure that all nuts, bolts and
screws are properly tightened. √√√√√
13 Brake lever pivot
shaft 
Lubricate with silicone grease. √√√√√
14 Brake pedal pivot
shaft 
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease. √√√√√
15 Clutch lever pivot
shaft 
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease. √√√√√
16 Shift pedal pivot
shaft 
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease. √√√√√
17 Sidestand 
Check operation.
 Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease. √√√√√
18 *Sidestand switch Check operation. √√√√√√
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
(24000 mi)
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