Yamaha Virago XV535 User manual

3BT-28199-E7
OWNER’S MANUAL
XV535
PRINTED IN JAPAN
2000 ·7-0.2 ×1CR
(E)
PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER YAMAHA MOTOR CO.,LTD.

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EAU03338 INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!
As the owner of an XV535, 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.
Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages of
your XV535. 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 oth-
ers from trouble and injury.
In addition, the many tips given in this manual will help keep your motorcycle in the
best possible condition. If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to contact
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 you have
any questions 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
EAU03337
XV535
OWNER’S MANUAL
© 2000 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st Edition, July 2000
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 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS 4
5 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS 5
6 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6
7 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7
8 SPECIFICATIONS 8
9 CONSUMER INFORMATION 9
INDEX
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GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY
1
GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY.................................................1-1
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1
1-1
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GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY
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 value and operating condition of your
motorcycle. 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. Although 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!
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DESCRIPTION
2
Left view.............................................................................................2-1
Right view...........................................................................................2-2
Controls and instruments...................................................................2-3
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2-1
2
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2-
DESCRIPTION
Left view
1.Headlight (page 6-31)
2.Air filter element (page 6-11)
3.Rider seat (page 3-8)
4.Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1)
5.Helmet holder (page 3-9)
6.Passenger seat (page 3-7)
7.Shock absorber spring
preload adjusting ring (page 3-9)
8.Main switch (page 3-1)
9.Starter (choke) lever (page 3-6)
10.Shift pedal (page 3-4)
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DESCRIPTION
2-2
2
Right view
11.Rear turn signal light (page 6-33)
12.Fuel sub-tank
13.Fuel tank (page 3-5)
14.Front turn signal light (page 6-33)
15.Brake pedal (page 3-4)
16.Battery (page 6-29)
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DESCRIPTION
2-3
2
Controls and instruments
1.Clutch lever (page 3-3)
2.Speedometer unit (page 3-2)
3.Brake lever (page 3-4)
4.Throttle grip (page 6-14)
5.Right handlebar switches (page 3-3)
6.Left handlebar switches (page 3-2)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3
Main switch ........................................................................................3-1
Indicator lights....................................................................................3-1
Speedometer unit ..............................................................................3-2
Handlebar switches............................................................................3-2
Clutch lever ........................................................................................3-3
Shift pedal..........................................................................................3-4
Brake lever .........................................................................................3-4
Brake pedal........................................................................................3-4
Fuel tank cap .....................................................................................3-5
Fuel....................................................................................................3-5
Starter (choke) lever...........................................................................3-6
Steering lock .....................................................................................3-7
Seats .................................................................................................3-7
Helmet holder.....................................................................................3-9
Adjusting the shock absorber assemblies .........................................3-9
Sidestand .........................................................................................3-10
Ignition circuit cut-off system............................................................3-10
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3-1
3
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switch
The main switch controls the ignition
and lighting systems. The various main
switch positions are described below.
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ON
All electrical systems are supplied with
power, and the engine can be started.
The key cannot be removed.
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OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
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P (Parking)
The taillight and auxiliary light are on,
but all other electrical systems are off.
The key can be removed.
The key must be pushed in, and then
released before it can be turned to “P”.
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CAUTION:
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Do not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-
wise the battery may discharge.
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Indicator lights
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High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
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Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
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Turn signal indicator light “ ”
This indicator light flashes when the turn
signal switch is pushed to the left or right.
1. Push.
2. Release.
3. Turn.
1. High beam indicator light “ ”
2. Neutral indicator light “ ”
3. Turn signal indicator light “ ”
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-2
3
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Speedometer unit
The speedometer unit is equipped with
a speedometer, an odometer and a
tripmeter. The speedometer shows
riding speed. The odometer shows the
total distance traveled. The tripmeter
shows the distance traveled since it
was last set to zero with the reset knob.
The tripmeter can be used to estimate
the distance that can be traveled with a
full tank of fuel. Thisinformation will en-
able you to plan future fuel stops.
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Handlebar switches
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Pass switch “ ”
Press this switch to flash the headlight.
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Dimmer switch
Set this switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
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Turn signal switch
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to the right. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to the left. When
released, the switch returns to the cen-
ter position.
Since this model is equipped with a self-
canceling system, the turn signal lights
will self-cancel after the motorcycle has
traveled both about 150 m and for ap-
proximately 15 seconds. However, the
turn signal lights can also be canceled
manually by pushing the switch in after
it has returned to the center position.
NOTE:
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The self-canceling system only oper-
ates when the motorcycle is moving, so
that the turn signal lights will not self-
cancel while you are stopped at an
intersection.
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Horn switch “ ”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
1. Tripmeter reset knob
2. Odometer
3. Tripmeter
1. Pass switch “ ”
2. Dimmer switch
3. Turn signal switch
4. Horn switch “ ”
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-3
3
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Engine stop switch
Set this switch to “ ” to stop the en-
gine in case of an emergency, such as
when the motorcycle overturns or
when the throttle cable is stuck.
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Light switch
Set this switch to “ ” to turn on the
auxiliary light, meter lighting and tail-
light. Set the switch to “ ” to turn on
the headlight also.
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Start switch “ ”
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter. EC000005
CAUTION:
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See page 5-1 for starting instruc-
tions prior to starting the engine.
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Fuel reserve switch “FUEL”
During normal operation, this switch
should be kept in the “ON” position. If
you run out of fuel while riding, set the
switch to “RES”, refuel as soon as pos-
sible, and then set the switch back to
“ON”.
NOTE:
@
After switching to “RES”, approximately
2.5 L of fuel remain in the fuel tank.
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Clutch lever
The clutch lever is located at the left
handlebar grip. To disengage the
clutch, pull the lever toward the handle-
bar grip. To engage the clutch, release
the lever. The lever should be pulled
rapidly and released slowly for smooth
clutch operation.
The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch switch, which is part of the ignition
circuit cut-off system. (See page 3-10
for an explanation of the ignition circuit
cut-off system.)
1. Engine stop switch
2. Light switch
3. Start switch “ ”
4. Fuel reserve switch “FUEL”
1. Clutch lever
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3-4
3
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Shift pedal
The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the engine and is used in com-
bination with the clutch lever when
shifting the gears of the 5-speed con-
stant-mesh transmission equipped on
this motorcycle.
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Brake lever
The brake lever is located at the right
handlebar grip. To apply the front
brake, pull the lever toward the handle-
bar grip.
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Brake pedal
The brake pedal is on the right side of
the motorcycle. To apply the rear
brake, press down on the brake pedal.
1. Shift pedal 1. Brake lever 1. Brake pedal
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-5
3
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Fuel tank cap
To open the fuel tank cap
Insert the key into the lock and turn it
1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will be re-
leased and the fuel tank cap can be
opened.
To close the fuel tank cap
1. Push the fuel tank cap into posi-
tion with the key inserted in the
lock.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, and then re-
move it.
NOTE:
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The fuel tank cap cannot be closed un-
less the key is in the lock. In addition,
the key cannot be removed if the cap is
not properly closed and locked.
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WARNING
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Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly closed before riding.
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Fuel
Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in
the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom
of the filler tube as shown in the illustra-
tion. EW000130
WARNING
@ ●Do not overfill the fuel tank, oth-
erwise it may overflow when the
fuel warms up and expands.
●Avoid spilling fuel on the hot
engine.
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1. Unlock. 1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Fuel level
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