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Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. OWNER’S MANUAL XV1900AY 5C5-28199-23...
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EAU46090 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold.
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EAU10102 Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling! As the owner of the XV1900AY, you are benefiting from Yamaha’s vast experience and newest technology regarding the design and manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability.
IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION EAU10132 Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations: This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
TABLE OF CONTENTS LOCATION OF IMPORTANT Auxiliary DC connector ....4-21 Adjusting the rear brake light LABELS ..........1-1 switch ........7-15 FOR YOUR SAFETY – Checking the front and rear SAFETY INFORMATION ....2-1 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ..... 5-1 brake pads ........ 7-15 Checking the brake and clutch DESCRIPTION ........3-1 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Replacing an auxiliary light bulb ...........7-28 Supporting the motorcycle ....7-29 Troubleshooting ......7-29 Troubleshooting chart ....7-31 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE ..........8-1 Matte color caution ......8-1 Care ..........8-1 Storage ...........8-3 SPECIFICATIONS ......9-1 CONSUMER INFORMATION...10-1 Identification numbers ....10-1 Motorcycle noise regulation (for Australia) ......10-2...
Read and understand all of the labels on your vehicle. They contain important information for safe and proper operation of your vehicle. Never remove any labels from your vehicle. If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off, a replacement label is available from your Yamaha dealer.
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LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS Before you operate this vehicle, read the owner’s manual. Prima di usare il veicolo, Cold tire normal pressure should be set leggete il manuale di istruzioni. as follows. Lire le manuel du propriétaire avant d’utiliser ce véhicule. Lesen Sie die Bedienungsanleitung 2.80 bevor Sie dieses Fahrzeug fahren.
SAFETY INFORMATION EAU10283 Safe Riding • Ride where other motorists can Perform the pre-operation checks each see you. Avoid riding in another time you use the vehicle to make sure it motorist’s blind spot. Be a Responsible Owner is in safe operating condition. Failure to Many accidents involve inexperi- As the vehicle’s owner, you are respon- inspect or maintain the vehicle properly...
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SAFETY INFORMATION due to excessive speed or under- This motorcycle is designed for on- A passenger should also observe cornering (insufficient lean angle road use only. It is not suitable for the above precautions. for the speed). off-road use. • Always obey the speed limit and Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning never travel faster than warrant- Protective apparel...
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Yamaha accessories, which are avail- of the motorcycle is changed. To avoid to minimize imbalance or instabili- able only from a Yamaha dealer, have the possibility of an accident, use ex- been designed, tested, and approved treme caution when adding cargo or Shifting weights can create a sud- by Yamaha for use on your vehicle.
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• Accessories fitted to the handle- Use caution when adding electri- genuine Yamaha accessories, recog- bar or the front fork area can cal accessories. If electrical acces- nize that some aftermarket accessories...
Do not expose any key to exces- a Yamaha dealer to have them re-reg- sively high temperatures. istered. Do not use the key with the red Do not place any key close to bow for driving.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS Keep other immobilizer system EAU10471 EAU36870 Main switch/steering lock keys away from the main switch All electrical circuits are supplied with as they may cause signal inter- power, the meter lighting, taillight, li- ference. cense plate light and auxiliary lights come on, and the engine can be start- ed.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU10681 To unlock the steering ECA11020 LOCK NOTICE The steering is locked, and all electrical Do not use the parking position for systems are off. The key can be re- an extended length of time, other- moved.
3.0 seconds. If this oc- Indicator and warning lights High beam indicator light “ ” curs, have a Yamaha dealer check the This indicator light comes on when the vehicle. high beam of the headlight is switched EAU11532 Engine trouble warning light “...
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS When the key is turned to “OFF” and 30 EAU4074A a fuel gauge Multi-function meter unit seconds have passed, the indicator an odometer light will start flashing indicating the im- two tripmeters (which show the mobilizer system is enabled. After 24 distance traveled since they were hours have passed, the indicator light last set to zero)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS Tachometer Fuel gauge 1. Reset switch 1. Tachometer 1. Fuel gauge Speedometer 2. Tachometer red zone The fuel gauge indicates the amount of The electric tachometer allows the rider fuel in the fuel tank. The needle moves to monitor the engine speed and keep it towards “E”...
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS Odometer, tripmeters, fuel reserve between the various tripmeter, odome- 2. Push the “SELECT” and reset tripmeter and clock ter, and clock modes in the following or- switches together for at least two der: seconds. F-TRIP → TRIP 1 → TRIP 2 → Clock 3.
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(item number “1”) If the display indicates error code 52, code number, and then have a Yamaha the LCD (item number “2”) this could be caused by transponder in- dealer check the vehicle.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 4. Adjust the multi-function meter unit EAU12347 Handlebar switches panel brightness level by pushing the reset switch. Left 5. Push the “SELECT” switch to se- lect the LCD. Item number “2” is displayed. Adjust the LCD brightness level by pushing the reset switch.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS Right position. To cancel the turn signal EAU12733 Hazard switch “ ” lights, push the switch in after it has re- With the key in the “ON” or “ ” posi- turned to the center position. tion, use this switch to turn on the haz- ard lights (simultaneous flashing of all EAU12500...
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU12820 EAU12880 EAU12890 Clutch lever Shift pedal Brake lever 1. Clutch lever 1. Shift pedal 1. Brake lever The clutch lever is located at the left The shift pedal is located on the left The brake lever is located at the right handlebar grip.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU12941 EAU13121 2. Turn the key counterclockwise to Brake pedal Fuel tank cap the original position, remove it, and then close the lock cover. The fuel tank cap cannot be installed unless the key is in the lock. In addition, the key cannot be removed if the cap is not properly installed and locked.
Gasoline is poisonous and can fuel expands when it heats up, cause injury or death. Handle gaso- Your Yamaha engine has been de- heat from the engine or the sun line with care. Never siphon gaso- signed to use premium unleaded gaso- can cause fuel to spill out of the line by mouth.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS brand. Use of unleaded fuel will extend EAU13433 ECA10701 Catalytic converter NOTICE spark plug life and reduce maintenance This model is equipped with a catalytic costs. Use only unleaded gasoline. The use converter in the exhaust system. of leaded gasoline will cause unre- EWA10862 pairable damage to the catalytic...
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU34042 EAU38342 Rider seat Helmet holder To remove the rider seat 1. Insert the key into the seat lock, and then turn it counterclockwise. 1. Projection 2. Seat holder 1. Helmet holder 2. Push the front of the seat down to 2.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS To release the helmet from the hel- EAU38404 Adjusting the shock absorber met holder assembly Remove the rider seat, remove the hel- This shock absorber assembly is met holding cable from the helmet hold- equipped with a spring preload adjust- er and the helmet, and then install the ing nut.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS load and thereby soften the sus- Spring preload: pension, turn the adjusting nut in Minimum (hard): direction (b). Distance A = 162 mm (6.38 in) Standard: To make the adjustment, use Distance A = 171 mm (6.73 in) the special wrench and exten- Maximum (soft): sion bar included in the addi-...
EAU15301 EXUP system Sidestand sorber assembly to an open This model is equipped with Yamaha’s The sidestand is located on the left side flame or other high heat source. EXUP (EXhaust Ultimate Power valve) of the frame. Raise the sidestand or This may cause the unit to ex- system.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS below and have a Yamaha dealer re- EAU44892 Ignition circuit cut-off system pair it if it does not function proper- The ignition circuit cut-off system (com- prising the sidestand switch, clutch switch and neutral switch) has the fol- lowing functions.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS WARNING With the engine turned off: 1. Move the sidestand down. If a malfunction is noted, have a Yamaha 2. Make sure that the engine stop switch is set to “ ”. dealer check the system before riding.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU38351 A 12-V accessory connected to the Auxiliary DC connector auxiliary DC connector under the rider seat can be used when the key is in the “ON” position. 1. Auxiliary DC connector 2. Auxiliary DC connector cap ECA15310 NOTICE The accessory connected to the...
• Check vehicle for oil leakage. Transfer case oil • Check vehicle for oil leakage. 7-11 • Check operation. • If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system. • Check brake pads for wear. Front brake • Replace if necessary. 7-15, 7-16 •...
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• Make sure that operation is smooth. • Check cable free play. Throttle grip 7-12, 7-19 • If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust cable free play and lubricate cable and grip housing. • Make sure that operation is smooth. Control cables 7-18 •...
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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ITEM CHECKS PAGE Instruments, lights, signals • Check operation. — and switches • Correct if necessary. • Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system. Sidestand switch 4-18 • If system is not working correctly, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle.
NOTICE tral position. (See page 6-2.) The neutral indicator light should come Even with the transmission in on. If not, ask a Yamaha dealer to the neutral position, do not check the electrical circuit. coast for long periods of time 3.
(e.g., in traffic jams, at traffic period, immediately have a result in engine overheating must be lights or at railroad crossings). Yamaha dealer check the vehi- avoided. cle. EAU17113 0–1000 km (0–600 mi) Avoid prolonged operation above 2500 r/min.
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS EAU17213 Parking When parking, stop the engine, and then remove the key from the main switch. EWA10311 WARNING Since the engine and exhaust system can become very hot, park in a place where pedestri- ans or children are not likely to touch them and be burned.
If If you do not have the tools or experi- you are not familiar with vehicle ser- ence required for a particular job, have vice, have a Yamaha dealer perform a Yamaha dealer perform it for you. service.
From 50000 km (30000 mi), repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 10000 km (6000 mi). Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and technical skills.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU1770B General maintenance and lubrication chart ODOMETER READING ANNUAL ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1000 km 10000 km 20000 km 30000 km 40000 km CHECK (600 mi) (6000 mi) (12000 mi) (18000 mi) (24000 mi) √ 1 * Air filter element •...
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ODOMETER READING ANNUAL ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1000 km 10000 km 20000 km 30000 km 40000 km CHECK (600 mi) (6000 mi) (12000 mi) (18000 mi) (24000 mi) • Check bearing play and steering √ √...
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ODOMETER READING ANNUAL ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1000 km 10000 km 20000 km 30000 km 40000 km CHECK (600 mi) (6000 mi) (12000 mi) (18000 mi) (24000 mi) • Change. √ √ √ √ √ √...
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Hydraulic brake and clutch service • Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid and clutch fluid levels. • Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers as well as clutch master and release cylinders, and change the brake and clutch fluids.
Do not attempt to diagnose 0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in) such problems yourself. Instead, have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. Clean the surface of the spark plug If a spark plug shows signs of electrode gasket and its mating surface, and then...
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU38368 completely cooled down, and then Engine oil and oil filter car- warmed up again for several minutes to tridge normal operating temperature. The engine oil level should be checked 4. Wait a few minutes until the oil set- before each ride.
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An oil filter wrench is available at a 5. Remove the engine oil filler cap Yamaha dealer. and drain bolt to drain the oil from the oil tank. 9. Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to the O-ring of the new oil filter cartridge.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 12. Pour only 2.5 L (2.6 US qt, 2.2 Imp.qt) of the specified amount recommended engine through the filler hole, insert the dipstick, and then tighten the oil fill- er cap. 13. Start the engine, rev it several times, and then turn it off.
“CD” or oils of a high- necessary. changed by a Yamaha dealer at the in- 18. Install the rider seat. er quality than specified. In tervals specified in the periodic mainte- addition, do not use oils labeled nance and lubrication chart.
To prevent this Have a Yamaha dealer replace the air from occurring, the valve clearance filter element. must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
(i.e., when the temperature cause an accident. tact a Yamaha dealer immediately and of the tires equals the ambient have the tire replaced. temperature). Minimum tire tread depth (front and...
If any damage is Have a Yamaha dealer replace ed below have been approved for this found, have a Yamaha dealer re- excessively worn tires. Besides model by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. place the wheel. Do not attempt...
1. Rear brake light switch in the hydraulic system, have a 2. Rear brake light switch adjusting nut Yamaha dealer bleed the system be- The rear brake light, which is activated fore operating the motorcycle. by the brake pedal, should come on just before braking takes effect.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT indicator grooves have almost disap- EAU38630 Clutch Checking the brake and clutch peared, have a Yamaha dealer replace fluid levels the brake pads as a set. Front brake EAU22500 Rear brake pads 1. Minimum level mark...
However, if the Have a Yamaha dealer change the the top of each reservoir is level. brake fluid level goes down sud- brake and clutch fluids at the intervals...
To check the drive belt slack or does not move smoothly, have a 1. Place the vehicle on the sidestand. Yamaha dealer check or replace it. 2. Note the current position of the WARNING! Damage to the outer drive belt using the marks near the sheath may interfere with proper ca- drive belt check hole.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU23111 EAU44271 Recommended lubricant: Checking and lubricating the Checking and lubricating the Lithium-soap-based grease throttle grip and cable brake and shift pedals The operation of the throttle grip should be checked before each ride. In addi- tion, the cable should be lubricated at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart.
EWA10731 WARNING If the sidestand does not move up and down smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check or repair it. Otherwise, the sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator, re- The operation of the brake and clutch sulting in a possible loss of control.
There is no need to check the electro- ward and backward. If any free lyte or to add distilled water. However, play can be felt, have a Yamaha the battery lead connections need to be dealer check or repair the steering.
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“OFF”, then discon- To charge the battery nect the negative lead before Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat- disconnecting the positive lead. tery as soon as possible if it seems to [ECA16302] have discharged.
4. If the fuse immediately blows amperage. WARNING! Do not again, have a Yamaha dealer use a fuse of a higher amperage check the electrical system. rating than recommended to...
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU38454 oughly clean off any dirt and fin- Replacing a headlight bulb gerprints on the headlight bulb using a cloth moistened with al- cohol or thinner. Headlight lens Do not affix any type of tinted film or stickers to the headlight lens.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 4. Place a new headlight bulb into po- sition, and then secure it with the bulb holder. 5. Connect the coupler, and then in- stall the headlight bulb holder cov- er by turning it clockwise. To replace the low beam headlight bulb 1.
Yamaha dealer check it. turning the lens counterclockwise. 3. Install the headlight body cover by installing the bolts. 4. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary. 1. Screw 2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pushing it in and turning it counter- clockwise.
Replacing an auxiliary light If the license plate light does not come bulb on, have a Yamaha dealer check the This model is equipped with two auxil- electrical circuit or replace the bulb. iary lights. If an auxiliary light bulb burns out, replace it as follows.
However, should your motorcycle To service the front wheel require any repair, take it to a Yamaha 1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcycle dealer, whose skilled technicians have by using a motorcycle stand or, if...
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT heaters or furnaces. Gasoline or gasoline vapors can ignite or ex- plode, causing severe injury or property damage. 7-30...
Remove the spark plugs and check the electrodes. The engine does not start. Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. Check the battery. 4. Battery The engine turns over The battery is good.
Rust and corrosion can develop matte colored finished parts. Be Cleaning even if high-quality components are sure to consult a Yamaha dealer for ECA10772 advice on what products to use be- used. A rusty exhaust pipe may go un- NOTICE fore cleaning the vehicle.
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE off any detergent residue using Test the product on a small hid- plenty of water, as it is harmful den part of the windshield to Salt sprayed on roads in the winter may to plastic parts. make sure that it does not leave remain well into spring.
WARNING cals are stored. Contaminants on the brakes or tires can cause loss of control. Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad- Make sure that there is no oil or Long-term vice on what products to use. wax on the brakes or tires.
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 3. Perform the following steps to pro- 4. Lubricate all control cables and the tect the cylinders, piston rings, etc. pivoting points of all levers and from corrosion. pedals as well as of the side- a. Remove the spark plug caps stand/centerstand.
Record the key identification number, vehicle identification number and mod- el label information in the spaces pro- vided below for assistance when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer or for reference in case the vehi- cle is stolen. KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 1.
This information b. The use of the vehicle after such will be needed when ordering spare device or element of design has parts from a Yamaha dealer. been removed or rendered inoper- ative by any person. 10-2...