Yamaha XVS950CU - Table of Contents

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
Immobilizer system .........................3-1
Main switch .....................................3-2
Indicator lights and warning
lights ............................................3-3
Multi-function meter unit .................3-5
Handlebar switches ........................3-8
Clutch lever ...................................3-10
Shift pedal .....................................3-10
Brake lever ...................................3-10
Brake pedal ..................................3-11
ABS ..............................................3-11
Fuel tank cap ................................3-12
Fuel ...............................................3-13
Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose ..........................................3-14
Catalytic converter ........................3-14
Steering lock .................................3-15
Rider seat .....................................3-16
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies ................................3-17
Sidestand ......................................3-18
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........3-18
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in ..............................5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ............. 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-4
Removing and installing the
panel ........................................... 6-8
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-10
Replacing the air filter element ..... 6-13
Checking the throttle grip free
play ........................................... 6-13
Valve clearance ............................6-14
Tires .............................................6-14
Cast wheels ..................................6-16
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 6-16
Checking the brake lever free
play ........................................... 6-17
Brake light switches ..................... 6-18
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-18
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-19
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-20
Drive belt slack ............................ 6-20
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-21
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-21
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................. 6-23
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots ........................................ 6-23
Checking the front fork ................. 6-24
Checking the steering .................. 6-24
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-25
Battery ......................................... 6-25
Replacing the fuses ..................... 6-26
Replacing the headlight bulb ....... 6-28
Tail/brake light ............................. 6-29
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 6-29
License plate light ........................ 6-30
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