Table Of Contents - Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction3
Manual Information4
Important Manual Information5
Contents6
Safety Information9
Genuine Yamaha Accessories10
Aftermarket Tires And Rims11
Instrument And Control Functions15
Main Switch/Steering Lock16
On/Off16
To Lock The Steering16
Indicator And Warning Lights17
Turn Signal Indicator Light17
Neutral Indicator Light17
Oil Level Warning Light17
Multi-Function Meter Unit18
Immobilizer System Indicator Light18
Speedometer19
Odometer, Tripmeters, Fuel Reserve Tripmeter And Clock19
Self-Diagnosis Device20
Handlebar Switches21
To Set The Brightness21
Horn Switch22
Engine Stop Switch22
Start Switch22
Hazard Switch22
Clutch Lever23
Shift Pedal23
Brake Pedal24
Fuel Tank Cap24
To Remove The Fuel Tank Cap24
To Install The Fuel Tank Cap24
Fuel25
Catalytic Converter26
Rider Seat27
To Remove The Rider Seat27
To Install The Rider Seat27
Adjusting The Shock Absorber Assembly28
Ignition Circuit Cut-Off System30
Starting The Engine35
Riding Points35
Shifting36
Engine Break-In37
0–1000 Km (0–600 Mi)37
1000–1600 Km (600–1000 Mi)37
1600 Km (1000 Mi) And Beyond37
Owner's Tool Kit39
Adjustment39
Checking The Spark Plugs44
To Install The Panel44
Engine Oil And Oil Filter Cartridge45
To Check The Engine Oil Level45
To Change The Engine Oil46
Checking The Engine Idling Speed49
Valve Clearance50
Tires50
Tire Air Pressure50
Tire Inspection51
Tire Information51
Cast Wheels52
Adjusting The Clutch Lever Free Play52
Adjusting The Brake Lever Free Play53
Adjusting The Rear Brake Light Switch54
Checking The Front And Rear Brake Pads54
Front Brake Pads54
Checking The Brake Fluid Level55
Front Brake55
Rear Brake55
Changing The Brake Fluid56
Drive Belt Slack56
To Adjust The Drive Belt Slack57
Checking And Lubricating The Cables58
Checking And Lubricating The Throttle Grip And Cable58
Checking And Lubricating The Brake And Clutch Levers59
Brake Lever59
Checking And Lubricating The Sidestand60
Lubricating The Rear Suspension60
Checking The Steering61
Checking The Wheel Bearings62
Battery62
To Store The Battery63
Replacing The Headlight Bulb65
Replacing The Tail/Brake Light Bulb66
Replacing A Turn Signal Light Bulb67
Supporting The Motorcycle69
To Service The Front Wheel69
To Service The Rear Wheel69
Troubleshooting70
Care72
Before Cleaning72
Cleaning72
Motorcycle Care And Storage73
After Cleaning73
After Normal Use73
After Riding In The Rain, Near The Sea Or On Salt-Sprayed Roads73
Storage74
Short-Term74
Long-Term74
Engine Oil76
Engine Oil Quantity76
Specifications77
Consumer Information79
Key Identification Number79
Vehicle Identification Number79
Index81