Yamaha Venture XVZ1300TF User manual

XVZ1300TF
OWNER’S MANUAL

EAU00001 INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!
As the owner of a Royal Star™ VENTURE®, you are benefiting from Yamaha’s vast
experience in and newest technology for the design and the manufacture of high-
quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability.
Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all your
Royal Star™ VENTURE®’s advantages. The owner’s manual does not only instruct
you in how to operate, inspect and maintain your motorcycle, but also in how to safe-
guard yourself and others from trouble and injury.
In addition, the many tips given in this manual will help to keep your motorcycle in
the best possible condition. If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to con-
tact your Yamaha dealer.
The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides. So, remember to put
safety first!
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED!
WARNING Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the
motorcycle operator, a bystander or a person inspecting or repairing the motorcycle.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the
motorcycle.
NOTE: A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
NOTE:
@ ●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. If there is any
question concerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer.
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
EW000002
WARNING
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PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING
THIS MOTORCYCLE.
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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XVZ1300TF
OWNER’S MANUAL
© 1999 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st Edition, September 1999
All rights reserved. Any reprinting or
unauthorized use without the written
permission of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in Japan.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY 1
2 DESCRIPTION 2
3 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 3
4 AUDIO SYSTEM 4
5 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS 5
6 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS 6
7 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 7
8 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 8
9 SPECIFICATIONS 9
10 CONSUMER INFORMATION 10
INDEX
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GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY
1
GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY.................................................1-1
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GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY EAU00021
Motorcycles are fascinating vehicles, which can give you an unsurpassed feeling of power and
freedom. However, they also impose certain limits, which you must accept; even the best motorcycle
does not ignore the laws of physics.
Regular care and maintenance are essential for preserving your motorcycle’s value and operating
condition. Moreover, what is true for the motorcycle is also true for the rider: good performance
depends on being in good shape. Riding under the influence of medication, drugs and alcohol is, of
course, out of the question. Motorcycle riders - more than car drivers - must always be at their mental
and physical best. Under the influence of even small amounts of alcohol, there is a tendency to take
dangerous risks.
Protective clothing is as essential for the motorcycle rider as seat belts are for car drivers and
passengers. Always wear a complete motorcycle suit (whether made of leather or tear-resistant
synthetic materials with protectors), sturdy boots, motorcycle gloves and a properly fitting helmet.
Optimum protective wear, however, should not encourage carelessness. Though full-coverage
helmets and suits, in particular, create an illusion of total safety and protection, motorcyclists will
always be vulnerable. Riders who lack critical self-control run the risk of going too fast and are apt to
take chances. This is even more dangerous in wet weather. The good motorcyclist rides safely,
predictably and defensively - avoiding all dangers, including those caused by others.
Enjoy your ride!
Give safety the right of way
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DESCRIPTION
2
Left view.............................................................................................2-1
Right view...........................................................................................2-2
Controls/Instruments..........................................................................2-3
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DESCRIPTION
Left view
1.Shift pedal (page 3-11)
2.Starter (choke) knob (page 3-15)
3.Fuel tank cap (page 3-12)
4.Fuel cock (page 3-14)
5.Battery (page 7-29)
6.Coolant reservoir tank (page 7-14)
7.Fuse box B (page 7-31)
8.Saddlebag (page 3-17)
9.Helmet holder (page 3-16)
10.Licence light (page 7-34)
11.Tail/brake light (page 7-33)
12.Rear turn signal lights (page 7-33)
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DESCRIPTION
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13.Muffler
14.Tool kit (page 7-1)
15.Helmet holder (page 3-16)
16.Travel trunk (page 3-18)
17.Passenger seat
18.Rear shock absorber air valve (page 3-21)
19.Rider seat (page 3-15)
20.Fuel tank (page 3-12)
21.Front fork air valve (page 3-19)
22.Headlight (page 7-32)
23.Front turn signal lights (Page 7-33)
24.Fuse box A (page 7-31)
25.Rear brake pedal (page 3-11)
26.Rider footrest
27.Coolant reservoir tank (page 7-14)
28.Passenger footrest
Right view
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DESCRIPTION
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Controls/Instruments
1.Clutch lever (page 3-10)
2.Audio system control unit (page 4-3)
3.Left handlebar switches (page 3-9)
4.Rider headset jack (page 4-2)
5.Speedometer (page 3-5)
6.Main switch/steering lock (page 3-1)
7.Right handlebar switches (page 3-10)
8.Throttle grip (page 7-18)
9.Front brake lever (page 3-11)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Main switch/steering lock......................................3-1
Indicator lights ......................................................3-3
Speedometer........................................................3-5
Cruise control system...........................................3-7
Antitheft alarm (optional) ......................................3-8
Fuel gauge............................................................3-9
Handlebar switches ..............................................3-9
Clutch lever.........................................................3-10
Shift pedal...........................................................3-11
Front brake lever.................................................3-11
Rear brake pedal................................................3-11
Fuel tank cap......................................................3-12
Fuel.................................................................... 3-13
Fuel tank breather hose..................................... 3-13
Fuel cock............................................................ 3-14
Starter (choke) knob .......................................... 3-15
Rider seat........................................................... 3-15
Helmet holders................................................... 3-16
Saddlebags and travel trunk .............................. 3-17
Front fork adjustment ......................................... 3-19
Rear shock absorber adjustment....................... 3-21
Sidestand........................................................... 3-21
Sidestand/clutch switch operation check............ 3-22
Auxiliary DC jack and terminal........................... 3-23
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switch/steering lock
The main switch controls the ignition
and lighting systems. Its operation is
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ON
Electrical circuits are switched on. The
engine can be started. The key cannot
be removed in this position.
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ACC (Accessory)
The audio system, auxiliary DC termi-
nal and jack can be used in this posi-
tion.
The key cannot be removed in this po-
sition. Do not use the accessory posi-
tion for an extended period of time as
the battery may discharge.
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OFF
All electrical circuits are switched off.
The key can be removed in this posi-
tion.
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LOCK
The steering is locked in this position
and all electrical circuits are switched
off. The key can be removed in this po-
sition.
To lock the steering, turn the handle-
bars all the way to the left. While push-
ing the key into the main switch, turn it
from “OFF” to “LOCK” and remove it.
To release the lock, turn the key to
“OFF” while pushing.
1. ON
2. ACC (Accessory)
3. OFF
4. LOCK
5. (Parking)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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WARNING
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Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” when the motorcycle is
moving. The electrical circuits will
be switched off which may result in
loss of control or an accident. Be
sure the motorcycle is stopped be-
fore turning the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK”.
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On the right side of the headpipe, there
is also a place to lock the steering with
a padlock. Turn the handlebars to align
the holes in the two brackets and lock
the steering with a suitable padlock.
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(Parking)
The steering is locked in this position,
and the taillight, license light and auxil-
iary light come on but all other circuits
are off. The key can be removed in this
position.
To use the parking position, first lock
the steering, then turn the key to “ ”.
Do not use this position for an extend-
ed length of time as the battery may
discharge.
1. Push
2. Turn
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Indicator lights EAU00058
1. Turn indicator lights “ ” / “ ”
The corresponding indicator flashes
when the turn switch is moved to the
left or right.
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2. High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator comes on when the
headlight high beam is used.
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3. Oil level indicator light “ ”
This indicator light will come on if the oil
level is low. To check that the indicator
light is working properly:
●Turn the engine stop switch to
“ ” and the main switch to “ON”.
●Put the transmission in neutral or
apply the clutch lever.
●Push the start switch.
If the indicator light does not come on
while pushing the start switch, have a
Yamaha dealer inspect the electrical
circuit.
NOTE:
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Even if the oil is filled to the specified
level, the indicator light may flicker
when riding on a slope or during sud-
den acceleration or deceleration, but
this is normal.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3
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4. Overdrive indicator light “O/D”
This indicator light will come on when
the transmission is in overdrive (5th
gear).
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5. Engine trouble indicator light
“”
This indicator light will come on or flash
if trouble occurs in a monitoring circuit.
In such a case, take the motorcycle to a
Yamaha dealer to have the self-diag-
nostic systems checked.
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6. Fuel level indicator light “ ”
When the fuel level drops below ap-
proximately 3.5 L, this light will come
on. When this light comes on, switch
the fuel cock to “RES”. Then, fill the
tank at the first opportunity.
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7. Cruise control indicator lights
See page 3-7 for an explanation of the
functions of these indicator lights.
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8. Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator comes on when the
transmission is in neutral.
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9. Coolant temperature indicator
light “ ”
This indicator light will come on if the
engine overheats. If the light comes on,
stop the engine immediately and allow
the engine to cool. To check that the in-
dicator light is working properly:
●Turn the engine stop switch to
“ ” and the main switch to “ON”.
●Put the transmission in neutral or
apply the clutch lever.
●Push the start switch.
If the indicator light does not come on
while pushing the start switch, have a
Yamaha dealer inspect the electrical
circuit.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Speedometer
This speedometer is equipped with:
●an odometer
●two trip odometers
●a fuel reserve trip meter
●a clock
Odometer and trip meter modes
Use the trip meters to estimate how far
you can ride on a tank of fuel.
Use the fuel reserve trip meter to see
the distance traveled from when the
fuel level dropped to the reserve level.
Selecting a mode
Push the “SELECT” button to change
between the odometer mode “ODO”
and the trip odometer modes “TRIP 1”
and “TRIP 2” in the following order:
“ODO” →“TRIP 1” →“TRIP 2” →
“ODO”
If the fuel level indicator light comes on
(see page 3-4), the odometer display
will automatically change to the fuel re-
serve trip meter mode “TRIP F” and
start counting the distance traveled
from that point. Push the “SELECT”
button to change between the fuel re-
serve trip meter, trip odometers and
odometer modes in the following order:
“TRIP F” →“TRIP 1” →“TRIP 2” →
“ODO” →“TRIP F”
Resetting a meter
To reset a trip odometer to 0.0, select it
by pushing the “SELECT” button and
push the “RESET” button. To reset the
fuel reserve trip meter, select it by
pushing the “SELECT” button and
push the “RESET” button. The display
will return to “TRIP 1”. If you do not re-
set the fuel reserve trip meter manual-
ly, it will automatically reset and return
to “TRIP 1” after refueling and traveling
5 km.
NOTE:
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After resetting the fuel reserve trip
meter, the display always returns to the
“TRIP 1” mode, unless a different mode
had been previously selected; in that
case, the display automatically returns
to the prior mode.
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1. Speedometer
2. Odometer/tripmeter/clock
3. “RESET” button
4. “SELECT” button
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Clock mode
To change the display to the clock
mode, push the “SELECT” button for at
least two seconds.
To change the display back to the
odometer modes, push the “SELECT”
button.
To set the clock
1. Push both the “SELECT” and
“RESET” buttons for at least two
seconds.
2. When the hour digits start flashing,
push the “RESET” button to set
the hours.
3. Push the “SELECT” button and
the minute digits will start flashing.
4. Push the “RESET” button to set
the minutes.
5. Push the “SELECT” button to start
the clock.
NOTE:
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After setting the clock, be sure to push
the “SELECT” button before turning the
main switch to “OFF”, otherwise the
clock will not be set.
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