warning YAMAHA XVZ1300TF 2001 User Guide

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU03719
Adjusting the front fork This front fork is equipped with air
valves for adjusting the spring rate.
EW000035
WARNING
_ Always adjust both fork legs equal-
ly, otherwise poor handling and loss
of stability may result. _Adjust the spring rate as follows.
1. Place the motorcycle on the side-
stand.NOTE:_ When checking and adjusting the air
pressure, there should be no weight on
the motorcycle. _
2. Remove the air valve cap from
each fork leg.
3. Check the air pressure in each
fork leg with the air pressure
gauge included in the owner’s tool
kit.
4. To increase the spring rate and
thereby harden the suspension,
increase the air pressure with an
air pump. To decrease the spring
rate and thereby soften the sus-
pension, decrease the air pres-
sure by pushing each valve stem
down.
EC000012
CAUTION:_ Never exceed the maximum air pres-
sure, otherwise the front fork oil
seals may become damaged. _5. Securely install the air valve caps.
1. Front fork air valve cap
Spring rate:
Minimum (soft):
Air pressure =
0 kPa (0 kgf/cm
2, 0 bar)
Standard:
Air pressure =
0 kPa (0 kgf/cm2, 0 bar)
Maximum (hard):
Air pressure =
50 kPa (0.5 kgf/cm
2, 0.5 bar)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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ECA00050
CAUTION:_ Never exceed the maximum air pres-
sure, otherwise the oil seal may be-
come damaged. _5. Securely install the air valve cap.
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Sidestand The sidestand is located on the left side
of the frame. Raise the sidestand or
lower it with your foot while holding the
motorcycle upright.NOTE:@ The built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system, which
cuts the ignition in certain situations.
(See further down for an explanation of
the ignition circuit cut-off system.) @
EW000044
WARNING
@ The motorcycle must not be ridden
with the sidestand down, or if the
sidestand cannot be properly
moved up (or does not stay up), oth-
erwise the sidestand could contact
the ground and distract the opera-
tor, resulting in a possible loss of
control. Yamaha’s ignition circuit
cut-off system has been designed to
assist the operator in fulfilling the
responsibility of raising the side-
stand before starting off. Therefore,
check this system regularly as de-
scribed below and have a Yamaha
dealer repair it if it does not function
properly. @
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Ignition circuit cut-off system The ignition circuit cut-off system (com-
prising the sidestand switch, clutch
switch and neutral switch) has the fol-
lowing functions.l
It prevents starting when the trans-
mission is in gear and the side-
stand is up, but the clutch lever is
not pulled.
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It prevents starting when the trans-
mission is in gear and the clutch
lever is pulled, but the sidestand is
still down.
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It cuts the running engine when
the transmission is in gear and the
sidestand is moved down.
Periodically check the operation of the
ignition circuit cut-off system according
to the following procedure.
EW000045
WARNING
_ If a malfunction is noted, have a
Yamaha dealer check the system
before riding. _
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Auxiliary DC jack and
terminals 12-V accessories connected to the
auxiliary DC jack at the front and auxil-
iary DC terminals under the rider seat
can be used when the key is in the
“ACC” or “ON” position.
ECA00044
CAUTION:@ The accessories connected to the
auxiliary DC jack and terminals
should not be used with the engine
turned off, and their combined load
must never exceed 5 A or 60 W, oth-
erwise the battery may discharge. @
EWA00017
WARNING
@ To prevent electrical shock or short-
circuiting, make sure that the caps
are installed when the auxiliary DC
jack and terminals are not being
used. @
1. Auxiliary DC jack
1. Auxiliary DC terminal
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AUDIO SYSTEM
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WARNING
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It is dangerous to operate the
audio system controls while
riding. Never take your hands
off the handlebars while riding.
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Keep the volume at a low
enough level to be aware of traf-
fic conditions and ensure
safety.
_CAUTION:_ l
Do not use the audio system for
a long period of time when the
engine is not running as the bat-
tery may discharge.
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The control unit, cassette deck
and speakers are water-resis-
tant; however, it is good prac-
tice to cover them with a plastic
bag when washing the motor-
cycle.
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When cleaning the control unit
display, use a neutral detergent.
Never use strong abrasive
cleaning products, fuel (gaso-
line), thinner, etc.
_
Headsets (optional) For intercom use, two headsets are
necessary. Consult a Yamaha dealer if
you wish to obtain headsets.Connect the headsets to the jacks
shown in the illustrations and make
sure that the headsets are selected as
the output. (See the “Selecting the out-
put” section on page 4-6 for further in-
structions.)1. Rider headset jack
1. Passenger headset jack
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AUDIO SYSTEM
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Cassette deck operation
WARNING
_ l
It is dangerous to operate the
cassette deck while riding. Nev-
er take your hands off the han-
dlebars while riding.
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Keep the volume at a low
enough level to be aware of traf-
fic conditions and ensure
safety.
_
CAUTION:_ l
Keep the cassette deck lid
closed at all times, except when
inserting or removing a cas-
sette.
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Do not leave cassette tapes in
direct sunlight for a long period
of time.
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Do not allow the inside of the
cassette deck to get wet. If this
happens, keep the cassette
deck lid open and dry out the
deck in the shade.
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To clean the tape head, use a
de-magnetizing cleaning cas-
sette, but be sure to turn the
volume all the way down to
avoid speaker damage.
_
1. Cassette deck compartment
2. Eject (“ ”) button
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AUDIO SYSTEM
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NOTE:_ l
The Dolby noise reduction system
has been manufactured under li-
cense from Dolby Laboratories Li-
censing Corporation.
l
Dolby and the double “D” symbol
are registered trademarks of Dol-
by Laboratories Licensing Corpo-
ration.
_
Ejecting the cassette tape
Push the eject (“ ”) button to eject the
tape from the cassette deck. “EJCT”
appears in the display, and then
“CASS” starts flashing.
Radio operation
WARNING
_ l
It is dangerous to operate the
radio while riding. Never take
your hands off the handlebars
while riding.
l
Keep the volume at a low
enough level to be aware of traf-
fic conditions and ensure safe-
ty.
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Never ride the motorcycle with
the radio antenna folded down.
_
1. Eject (“ ”) button
1. Radio antenna
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AUDIO SYSTEM
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Optional CD changer
operation
WARNING
_ l
It is dangerous to operate the
CD changer while riding. Never
take your hands off the handle-
bars while riding.
l
Keep the volume at a low
enough level to be aware of traf-
fic conditions and ensure safe-
ty.
_An optional six-disc CD changer can be
mounted in the travel trunk. Ask a
Yamaha dealer to install the genuine
Clarion CDC635 model.Playing a CD
1. Insert up to six CDs into the CD
changer. Follow the manufactur-
er’s directions.
2. Push the “AUDIO” button until
“ ” as well as the CD number
and track number (e.g., “6-3”) ap-
pear in the display. The CD starts
playing.
NOTE:_ “6-3” indicates track no. 3 on CD no. 6. _
Selecting a CD
Repeatedly push either side of the up/
down switch for one second or more
until the number for the desired CD ap-
pears in the display.
Selecting a CD track
Repeatedly push either side of the up/
down switch for less than one second
until the number for the desired CD
track appears in the display.
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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NOTE:@ Pre-operation checks should be made each time the motorcycle is used. Such an inspection can be accomplished in a very
short time; and the added safety it assures is more than worth the time involved. @
EWA00033
WARNING
@ If any item in the Pre-operation check list is not working properly, have it inspected and repaired before operating
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6-OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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WARNING
@ l
Become thoroughly familiar
with all operating controls and
their functions before riding.
Consult a Yamaha dealer re-
garding any control or function
that you do not thoroughly un-
derstand.
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Never start the engine or operate
it in a closed area for any length
of time. Exhaust fumes are poi-
sonous, and inhaling them can
cause loss of consciousness
and death within a short time. Al-
ways make sure that there is ad-
equate ventilation.
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Before starting out, make sure
that the sidestand is up. If the
sidestand is not raised com-
pletely, it could contact the
ground and distract the opera-
tor, resulting in a possible loss
of control.
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Starting the engine In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met:l
The transmission is in the neutral
position.
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The transmission is in gear with
the clutch lever pulled and the
sidestand up.
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WARNING
_ l
Before starting the engine,
check the function of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system ac-
cording to the procedure
described on page 3-23.
l
Never ride with the sidestand
down.
_
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