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Yamaha a reputation for dependability. Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages of your XVS125. The owner’s manual does not only instruct you in how to operate, inspect and maintain your motorcycle, but also in how to safeguard yourself and others from trouble and injury.
This manual should be considered a permanent part of this motorcycle and should remain with it even if the motorcycle is subsequently sold. Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual contains the most current product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your motorcycle and this manual.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION .....1-1 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ..4-1 Adjusting the throttle cable free Pre-operation check list .....4-2 play ........6-12 DESCRIPTION ......2-1 Adjusting the valve Left view ........2-1 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT clearance ......6-13 Right view........2-2 RIDING POINTS ......5-1 Tires ........
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Checking and lubricating the CONSUMER INFORMATION ..9-1 brake and clutch levers ..6-24 Identification numbers ....9-1 Checking and lubricating the sidestand .......6-25 Checking the front fork ....6-25 Checking the steering .....6-26 Checking the wheel bearings ........6-26 Battery ........6-27 Replacing the fuses ....6-28 Replacing the headlight bulb ...6-29...
SAFETY INFORMATION SARY BY MECHANICAL CONDI- Ride where other motorists can EAU10250 MOTORCYCLES SINGLE TIONS. see you. Avoid riding in another TRACK VEHICLES. THEIR SAFE Safe riding motorist’s blind spot. USE AND OPERATION ARE DEPEN- Always make pre-operation Many motorcycle accidents in- DENT UPON THE USE OF PROPER checks.
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Modifications made to this motorcycle changing lanes. Make sure that single most critical factor in the preven- not approved by Yamaha, or the re- other motorists can see you. tion or reduction of head injuries. moval of original equipment, may ren- The posture of the operator and Always wear an approved helmet.
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If accessories 183.0 kg (404 lb). When loading within this motorcycle. Since Yamaha cannot are added to the handlebar or this weight limit, keep the following in test all other accessories that may be...
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SAFETY INFORMATION not recommended. Always turn the engine off before If you should swallow any gaso- Use caution when adding electri- leaving the motorcycle unattended line, inhale a lot of gasoline vapor, cal accessories. If electrical acces- and remove the key from the main or allow gasoline to get into your sories exceed the capacity of the switch.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU10460 EAU10680 EWA10060 Main switch/steering lock LOCK WARNING The steering is locked, and all electrical Never turn the key to “OFF” or systems are off. The key can be re- “LOCK” while the vehicle is moving, moved.
” km/h This warning light comes on or flashes when an electrical circuit monitoring the km/h engine is defective. When this occurs, have a Yamaha dealer check the self-diagnosis system. 1. Speedometer 1. High beam indicator light “ ” NOTE: 2.
Only for the German model equipped This model can be equipped with an Left with a speed limiter: optional anti-theft alarm by a Yamaha The speed limiter prevents the vehi- dealer. Contact a Yamaha dealer for cle from exceeding a riding speed of more information.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS Right lights, push the switch in after it has re- EAU12820 Clutch lever turned to the center position. EAU12500 Horn switch “ ” Press this switch to sound the horn. EAU12590 Light switch “ / ” Set this switch to “...
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU12870 EAU12890 EAU12941 Shift pedal Brake lever Brake pedal 1. Shift pedal 1. Brake lever 1. Brake pedal The shift pedal is located on the left The brake lever is located at the right The brake pedal is on the right side of side of the engine and is used in com- handlebar grip.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS not properly installed and locked. EAU13000 EAU13210 Fuel tank cap Fuel EWA11140 WARNING Make sure that the fuel tank cap is properly installed before riding. 1. Unlock. 1. Fuel tank filler tube 2. Fuel level To remove the fuel tank cap Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in Insert the key into the lock and turn it 1/ the tank.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU13590 Starter (choke) lever “ ” 1. Arrow mark positioned over “RES” 1. Arrow mark positioned over “PRI” 1. Starter (choke) lever “ ” This indicates reserve. With the fuel This indicates prime. With the fuel cock cock lever in this position, the fuel re- lever in this position, the engine can be Starting a cold engine requires a richer...
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS handling and loss of stability may EAU14280 EAU14880 Helmet holder Adjusting the shock absorber result. assemblies Adjust the spring preload as follows. To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension, turn the adjusting ring on each shock ab- sorber assembly in direction (a).
EAU15300 EAU15311 Sidestand Ignition circuit cut-off system have a Yamaha dealer repair it if it The sidestand is located on the left side The ignition circuit cut-off system (com- does not function properly. of the frame. Raise the sidestand or...
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5. Push the start switch. Does the engine start? The neutral switch may be defective. The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer. With the engine still running: 6. Move the sidestand up. 7. Keep the clutch lever pulled.
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS EAU15591 The condition of a vehicle is the owner’s responsibility. Vital components can start to deteriorate quickly and unexpectedly, even if the vehicle remains unused (for example, as a result of exposure to the elements). Any damage, fluid leakage or loss of tire air pressure could have serious consequences.
Adjust if necessary. Make sure that operation is smooth. Check cable free play. Throttle grip 6-12, 6-24 If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust cable free play and lubricate cable and grip housing. Make sure that operation is smooth. Control cables 6-23...
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Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened. Chassis fasteners — Tighten if necessary. Instruments, lights, signals Check operation. — and switches Correct if necessary. Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system. Sidestand switch 3-10 If system is defective, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle.
The transmission is in the neutral Consult a Yamaha dealer re- position. 4. Turn the starter (choke) on and garding any control or function completely close the throttle. (See...
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS 7. When the engine is warm, turn the EAU16640 EAU16671 Starting a warm engine Shifting starter (choke) off. Follow the same procedure as for start- NOTE: ing a cold engine with the exception The engine is warm when it responds that the starter (choke) is not required normally to the throttle with the starter when the engine is warm.
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS EAU16800 ECA10260 Tips reducing fuel Shift up points: CAUTION: 1st → 2nd: 23 km/h consumption Even with the transmission in 2nd → 3rd: 36 km/h Fuel consumption depends largely on the neutral position, do not 3rd →...
Yamaha dealer certain maintenance work correctly. do it for you. NOTE: If you do not have the tools or experi- ence required for a particular job, have a Yamaha dealer perform it for you.
The annual checks must be performed every year, except if a kilometer-based maintenance is performed in- stead. From 30,000 km, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 6,000 km. Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and technical skills. ODOMETER READING (× 1,000 km)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR ODOMETER READING (× 1,000 km) ANNUAL ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB CHECK Check runout, spoke tightness and for damage. √ √ √ √ 9 * Wheels Tighten spokes if necessary. Check tread depth and for damage. Replace if necessary.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR ODOMETER READING (× 1,000 km) ANNUAL ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB CHECK √ √ √ √ √ Moving parts and cables Lubricate. Lights, signals and Check operation. √ √ √ √ √ √ 25 * switches Adjust headlight beam.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR Refer to this section each time a panel EAU18770 Removing installing needs to be removed and installed. panels EAU32471 Panel A To remove the panel 1. Remove the bolt. To install the panel 1. Secure the front of the panel, and then push the rear of the panel in.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR then push the rear of the panel in EAU19543 Checking the spark plugs with the key inserted in the lock. The spark plugs are important engine components, which are easy to check. Since heat and deposits will cause any spark plug to slowly erode, the spark plugs should be removed and checked in accordance with the periodic mainte-...
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1. Spark plug gap tive. Do not attempt to diagnose such Spark plug gap: problems yourself. Instead, have a 0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in) Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. 2. Clean the surface of the spark plug 3. Check each spark plug for elec-...
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR to collect the used oil. EAU19751 NOTE: Engine filter 3. Remove the engine oil filler cap The engine oil should be between the element and drain bolt to drain the oil from minimum and maximum level marks. The engine oil level should be checked the crankcase.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR not being replaced. 6. Install the oil filter element cover by Recommended engine oil: installing the bolts, then tightening 4. Remove the oil filter element cover See page 8-1. them to the specified torque. Oil quantity: by removing the bolts.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR for several minutes while checking EAU32401 Cleaning the air filter element it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, im- The air filter element should be cleaned mediately turn the engine off and at the intervals specified in the periodic check for the cause.
Therefore, most car- buretor adjustments should be left to a Yamaha dealer, who has the neces- sary professional knowledge and expe- rience. The adjustment described in the following section, however, may be ser- viced by the owner as part of routine maintenance.
Yamaha dealer make the adjustment. plug lead. sary, have a Yamaha dealer adjust it. 2. Check the engine idling speed and, if necessary, adjust it to spec- ification by turning the throttle stop screw.
175 kPa (25 psi) (1.75 kgf/cm from occurring, the valve clearance the specified tires. Rear: must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer Tire air pressure 200 kPa (29 psi) (2.00 kgf/cm at the intervals specified in the periodic The tire air pressure should be checked 90.0–183.0 kg (198–404 lb) :...
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Adjust the suspension and tire glass fragments in it, or if the sidewall is air pressure with regard to the cracked, have a Yamaha dealer re- load. place the tire immediately. Check the tire condition and air Minimum tire tread depth (front pressure before each ride.
Size: the spokes for looseness or dam- 130/90-15M/C 66P age before each ride. If any dam- Manufacturer/model: age is found, have a Yamaha CHENG SHIN/C-915 dealer replace the wheel. Do not IRC/MARBELLA NR31 attempt even the smallest repair to EWA10570 the wheel.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 3. If the specified clutch lever free 7. Tighten the locknut at the clutch le- EAU22040 Adjusting the clutch lever free play could be obtained as de- ver and the crankcase. play scribed above, tighten the locknut and skip the rest of the procedure, otherwise proceed as follows.
EWA10670 WARNING The brake lever free play should mea- ish the braking performance, It is advisable to have a Yamaha sure 5.0–8.0 mm (0.20–0.31 in) as which may result in loss of con- dealer make these adjustments. shown. Periodically check the brake le- trol and an accident.
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If proper adjustment cannot be 3. Tighten the locknut. direction (b). obtained as described, have a EWA11230 WARNING Yamaha dealer make this ad- After adjusting the brake pedal posi- justment. tion, the brake pedal free play must After adjusting the brake pedal be adjusted.
To check the brake pad wear, check the wear limit line, have a Yamaha turn the adjusting nut in direction (a). To the wear indicator groove. If a brake...
EAU32341 Checking the brake fluid level handlebars. denly, have a Yamaha dealer Front brake Use only the recommended quality check the cause. brake fluid, otherwise the rubber...
EAU22720 EAU22760 Changing the brake fluid Drive chain slack Have a Yamaha dealer change the The drive chain slack should be brake fluid at the intervals specified in checked before each ride and adjusted the NOTE after the periodic mainte- if necessary.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR swingarm in direction (b), and then the drive chain slack within the push the rear wheel forward. specified limits. NOTE: 3. Tighten both locknuts and the axle Using the alignment marks on each nut to the specified torques. side of the swingarm, make sure that both adjusting nuts are in the same po- Tightening torques:...
Service the drive chain as ed if necessary. If a cable is damaged follows. or does not move smoothly, have a ECA10580 Yamaha dealer check or replace it. CAUTION: Recommended lubricant: The drive chain must be lubricated Engine oil after washing the motorcycle or riding in the rain.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU23110 EAU23131 EAU23140 Checking and lubricating the Checking and lubricating the Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable brake and shift pedals brake and clutch levers The operation of the throttle grip should be checked before each ride. In addi- tion, the cable should be lubricated or replaced at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart.
2. Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for- ward and backward. If any free play can be felt, have a Yamaha dealer check or repair the steering. 6-26...
To charge the battery furic acid, which causes severe Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat- burns. Avoid any contact with tery as soon as possible if it seems to skin, eyes or clothing and al- have discharged.
The main fuse and the fuse box, which 5. Signaling system fuse 6. Carburetor heater fuse contains the fuses for the individual cir- er, have a Yamaha dealer 7. Spare fuse cuits, are located behind panel A. (See charge your battery.
1. Remove the headlight unit by re- the electrical circuit in question to moving the screws. check if the device operates. 4. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a Yamaha dealer 1. Headlight coupler check the electrical system. (×2) 1. Headlight unit 2.
6. Install the headlight unit by install- clockwise. sition, and then secure it with the ing the screws. bulb holder. 7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the ECA10660 headlight beam if necessary. CAUTION: Do not touch the glass part of the...
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU24210 Replacing a turn signal light bulb 1. Remove the turn signal lens by re- moving the screws. 1. Tail/brake light bulb 1. Turn signal light bulb (×2) 3. Insert a new bulb into the socket, 3.
EWA10820 when removing the front and rear WARNING wheel or performing other maintenance It is advisable to have a Yamaha requiring the motorcycle to stand up- dealer service the wheel. right. Check that the motorcycle is in a Securely support the motorcy-...
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR jections mesh with the slots. 1. Front wheel axle pinch bolt 1. Retainer 2. Wheel axle 1. Speedometer gear unit 3. Insert the wheel axle. 3. Lift the front wheel off the ground 2. Lift the wheel up between the fork 4.
4. Remove the brake pedal free play EWA10820 adjusting nut, and then disconnect WARNING the brake rod at the brake cam- It is advisable to have a Yamaha shaft lever. dealer service the wheel. Securely support the motorcy- cle so that there is no danger of it falling over.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR axle nut. EWA10660 WARNING 2. Install the drive chain onto the rear After adjusting the brake pedal free sprocket, and then adjust the drive play, check the operation of the chain slack. (See page 6-21.) brake light.
However, should your motorcycle require any repair, take it to a Yamaha dealer, whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools, experience, and know-how to service the motorcycle properly.
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.
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE brush, but never apply such prod- sponges which have been in EAU26040 Care ucts onto seals, gaskets, sprock- contact with strong or abrasive While the open design of a motorcycle ets, the drive chain and wheel cleaning products, solvent or reveals the attractiveness of the tech- axles.
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE any marks. If the windshield is ter and a mild detergent, after the mended to apply a corrosion pro- scratched, use a quality plastic engine has cooled down. tection spray metal, polishing compound after ECA10790 including chrome- and nickel-plat- CAUTION: washing.
(because NOTE: b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil of the presence of ammonia) Consult a Yamaha dealer for advice on into each spark plug bore. and areas where strong chemi- what products to use. c. Install the spark plug caps onto cals are stored.
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE from the spark plugs, and then place and charge it once a month. install the spark plugs and the Do not store the battery in an ex- spark plug caps. cessively cold or warm place (less EWA10950 than 0 °C or more than 30 °C).
SPECIFICATIONS Engine oil: Carburetor: EAU26333 Dimensions: Type: Manufacturer: Overall length: SAE10W30 or SAE10W40 or SAE15W40 MIKUNI 2320 mm (91.3 in) or SAE20W40 or SAE20W50 Type x quantity: Overall width: BDS26 x 1 -20 -10 10 20 30 40 50 ˚C 910 mm (35.8 in) Spark plug(s): Overall height:...
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SPECIFICATIONS Loading: Front brake: 3rd: 29/23 (1.261) Maximum load: Type: 4th: 183.0 kg (404 lb) Single disc brake 26/26 (1.000) (Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo Operation: 5th: Right hand operation and accessories) 23/27 (0.852) Recommended fluid: Tire air pressure (measured on cold Chassis: Dot 4 tires):...
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SPECIFICATIONS Battery: Headlight fuse: 15.0 A Model: Signaling system fuse: GT6B-3 10.0 A Voltage, capacity: Ignition fuse: 12 V, 6.0 Ah 10.0 A Headlight: Carburetor heater fuse: Bulb type: 10.0 A Halogen bulb Bulb voltage, wattage x quantity: Headlight: 12 V, 60.0 W/55.0 W × 1 Tail/brake light: 12 V, 5.0 W/21.0 W ×...
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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.
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EAU26460 Model label 1. Model label The model label is affixed to the loca- tion shown. Record the information on this label in the space provided. This in- formation will be needed when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer.
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