Yamaha Virago XV125S Owner's Manual

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EAU00021Q GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY1234567891-1Motorcycles are fascinating vehicles, which can give you an unsurpassed feeling of power andfreedom.

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EAU00026DESCRIPTION1234567892-11. Headlight (page 6-33)2. Steering lock (page 3-8)3. Fuel cock (page 3-7)4. Main switch (page 3-1)5. Fuses (page 6-

DESCRIPTION1234567892-29. Battery (page 6-30)10. Air filter (page 6-12)11. Rear brake pedal (page 3-5, 6-21)12. Oil filter (page 6-9)13. Tool kit

DESCRIPTION1234567892-315. Clutch lever (page 3-4, 6-19)16. Left handlebar switches (page 3-2)17. Speedometer (page 3-2)18. Right handlebar switches

EAU00027INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS1234567893-1EAU00028Main switchThe main switch controls the igni-tion and lighting systems. Its oper-ation is

3-2INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS123456789321EAU01087SpeedometerThe speedometer shows ridingspeed. This speedometer isequipped with an odometer andt

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS1234567893-3EAU00127Turn signal switchTo signal a right-hand turn, pushthe switch to “6”. To signal a left-hand turn,

3-4INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS123456789EAU00152Clutch leverThe clutch lever is located on theleft handlebar, and the ignition cir-cuit cut-off sy

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS1234567893-5EAU00162Rear brake pedalThe rear brake pedal is on the rightside of the motorcycle. Press downon the brake

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3-6INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS123456789EAU01183FuelMake sure there is sufficient fuel inthe tank. Fill the fuel tank to thebottom of the filler t

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS1234567893-7NOTE:The fuel cock operates on vacuumfrom the engine when set at “ON”or “RES”. If the line connecting thec

3-8INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS123456789PRIThis indicates prime. With the leverin this position, fuel flows whetherthe engine is running or not. I

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS1234567893-9EAU03020SeatTo remove1. Remove panels A and B. (Seepage 6-6 for panel removaland installation procedures.)

3-10INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS12345678912345ba1EAU00300Rear shock absorber adjustmentEach shock absorber is equippedwith a spring preload adjust

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS1234567893-11EW000044wThis motorcycle must not be oper-ated with the sidestand in thedown position. If the stand is no

EAU01114PRE-OPERATION CHECKS1234567894-1Owners are personally responsible for their vehicle’s condition. Your motorcycle’s vital functions can start t

PRE-OPERATION CHECKS1234567894-2ITEM CHECKS PAGESidestand pivot9 Check for smooth operation.6-289 Lubricate if necessary.Chassis fasteners9 Make sure

5-1EAU00372OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS123456789EAU00373w8 Before riding this motorcycle,become thoroughly familiarwith all operating control

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS1234567895-2IF THE TRANSMISSION IS IN NEUTRALAND THE SIDESTAND IS DOWN, PUSH START SWITCH.THE ENGINE WILL START.R

INTRODUCTION123456789EAU00001Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!As the owner of a XV125S, you are benefiting from Yamaha’s vast experience in

5-3OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS1234567891. Turn the fuel cock to “ON”.2. Turn the main switch to “ON”and the engine stop switch to“#”.3. Shif

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS1234567895-454321N1EAU00423ShiftingThe transmission lets you controlthe amount of power you haveavailable at a gi

5-5OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS123456789EAU00424Tips for reducing fuel consumptionYour motorcycle’s fuel consump-tion depends to a large exte

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS1234567895-61,000 km and beyondAvoid prolonged full throttle oper-ation. Vary speeds occasionally.EC000049cCIf an

6-1EAU00462PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR123456789EW000060wIf you are not familiar with motor-cycle service, this work should bedone by a Yamah

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR1234567896-2NOTE:If you do not have necessary toolsrequired during a service opera-tion, take your motorcycle to

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR1234567896-3EAU00473PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATIONEveryEvery6,000 km 12,000 kmNo. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENAN

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR1234567896-4EveryEvery6,000 km 12,000 kmNo. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSINITIAL or or1,000 km 6 months 12 mon

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR1234567896-5EAU02970NOTE:8 The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR1234567896-61EAU01122Panel removal and installationThe panels illustrated need to beremoved to perform some of th

IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION123456789EAU00005Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:The Safety

6-7PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR123456789To installHook the front of the panel on theholders, then push inward on therear of the panel.1. Hold

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR1234567896-81EAU03053Spark plugsRemoval1. Remove the spark plug caps.1. Spark plug cap12. Use the spark plug wren

6-9PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR123456789123EAU01523Engine oilOil level inspection1. Place the motorcycle on a levelplace and hold it in an up

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR1234567896-102. With the engine stopped,check the oil level through thelevel window located at thelower part of t

6-111234567897. Install the new oil filter, new O-ring and the oil filter cover.Tighten the oil filter coverbolts to the specified torque.NOTE:Make su

1234567896-12PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIREC000066cC8 Do not put in any chemicaladditives. Engine oil also lubri-cates the clutch and additive

6-131234567893. Remove the screws and the airfilter cover.1. Screw (×2)1PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR1. Remove the bolts and the airfilter cas

1234567896-14PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR4. Remove the wing nut and theair filter.1. Wing nut2. Air filter5. Remove the foam elementfrom its

6-151234567892. Set the idle to the specifiedengine speed by adjusting thethrottle stop screw. Turn thescrew in direction a toincrease engine speed an

1234567896-16PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIREAU00634Throttle cable free play adjustmentNOTE:Before checking the throttle cablefree play, the eng

IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION123456789EW000002wPLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THISMOTORCYCLE. 5AJ-9-E3 (XV125S)<3

6-17123456789EW000083wProper loading of your motorcycleis important for several character-istics of your motorcycle, such ashandling, braking, perform

1234567896-18PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIRNOTE:These limits may be different byregulation from country to country.If so, conform to the limits

6-1912345678912bacEAU00694Clutch lever free play adjustmentThe clutch lever free play shouldbe adjusted to 10 ~ 15 mm.1. Loosen the locknut at theclut

1234567896-20PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR12ab4. Loosen the locknut at theclutch lever.5. Turn the adjusting bolt at theclutch lever in direct

6-21123456789Free playThe rear brake pedal free playshould be adjusted to 20 ~ 30 mmat the brake pedal end. Turn theadjusting nut on the brake rod ind

1234567896-22PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIREW000106w8 Brake pedal free play shouldbe checked whenever thechain is adjusted or the rearwheel is

6-231234567898 Use only the designated quali-ty brake fluid. Otherwise, therubber seals may deteriorate,causing leakage and poorbrake performance.NOTE

1234567896-24PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR8 Brake fluid may deterioratepainted surfaces or plasticparts. Always clean up spilledfluid immediat

6-25123456789To tighten the chain, turn thechain adjusting nuts in direc-tion a. To loosen the chain,turn the chain adjusting nuts indirection b and

1234567896-26PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR7. Adjust the free play in thebrake pedal.EW000103wCheck the operation of the brakelight after adjus

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6-27123456789EAU00773Throttle cable and grip lubricationThe throttle twist grip assemblyshould be greased at the time thatthe cable is lubricated, sin

1234567896-28PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIREAU02984Brake and shift pedal lubricationLubricate the pivoting parts.EAU02985Brake and clutch lever

6-29123456789EAU00794Steering inspectionPeriodically inspect the conditionof the steering. Worn out or loosesteering bearings may be danger-ous. Place

1234567896-30PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIREW000115wSecurely support the motorcycleso there is no danger of it fallingover.EAU01144Wheel bearin

6-31123456789LOWER LEVELUPPER LEVEL12Replenishing the battery fluidA poorly maintained battery willcorrode and discharge quickly. Thebattery fluid sho

1234567896-32PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIREC000100cCNormal tap water contains miner-als which are harmful to a battery;therefore, refill only

6-331234567892. Remove the connectors, theheadlight unit and then thebulb cover.1. Bulb cover2. Connector (×2)12PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIRE

1234567896-34PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR3. Turn the bulb holder counter-clockwise to remove it andremove the defective bulb.EW000119wKeep fl

6-3512345678912. Remove the defective bulb bypushing it inward and turningit counterclockwise.3. Install a new bulb by pushingit inward and turning it

1234567896-36PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIREAU00862Supporting the motorcycleSince the Yamaha XV125S has nocenterstand, follow these precau-tion

EAU00009TABLE OF CONTENTS123456789GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY ...1-1DESCRIPTION ...2

6-371234567893. Make sure the slot in thespeedometer gear unit fitsover the stopper on the frontfork outer tube.4. Install the wheel axle and letthe m

1234567896-38PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR5. Push down hard on the han-dlebars several times to checkfor proper fork operation.6. Tightening t

6-391234567897. Adjust the rear brake pedalheight and free play. (See page6-21.)EW000103wCheck the operation of the brakelight after adjusting the rea

1234567896-40PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIREAU01008TroubleshootingAlthough Yamaha motorcyclesreceive a rigid inspection beforeshipment from the

1234567896-41PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIREAU01562Troubleshooting chartEW000125wNever check the fuel system while smoking or in the vicinity o

123456789EAU01517MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE7-1CareThe exposure of its technologymakes a motorcycle charming butalso vulnerable. Although high-quality

123456789MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE7-28 Improper cleaning can damagewindshields, cowlings, panelsand other plastic parts. Useonly a soft, clean cloth

123456789MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE7-3After cleaning1. Dry the motorcycle with achamois or an absorbing cloth.2. Immediately dry the drivechain and l

123456789MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE7-4StorageShort-termAlways store your motorcycle in acool, dry place and, if necessary,protect it against dust wit

123456789MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE7-57. Check and, if necessary, cor-rect the tire air pressure, thenraise the motorcycle so thatboth of its wheels

Carburetor adjustment ...6-15Idle speed adjustment ...6-15Throttle cable free play adju

123456789EAU01038SPECIFICATIONSSpecificationsModel XV125SDimensionsOverall length 2,190 mmOverall width 805 mmOverall height 1,140 mmSeat height 685 m

SPECIFICATIONS123456789FuelType Regular unleaded gasolineFuel tank capacity 9.5 LReserve amount 2.6 LCarburetorType/quantity BDS26/1Manufacturer MIKUN

SPECIFICATIONS123456789Maximum load* 183 kgAir pressure (cold tire)up to 90 kg load*Front175 kPa (1.75 kg/cm2, 1.75 bar)Rear200 kPa (2.00 kg/cm2, 2.00

SPECIFICATIONS123456789Bulb voltage, wattage × quantityHeadlight 12 V, 60 W/55 W × 1Tail/brake light 12 V, 5 W/21 W × 1Flasher light 12 V, 21 W × 4Aux

123456789SPECIFICATIONS8-5EAU01064HOW TO USE THE CONVERSION TABLEAll specification data in this manual are listed in SIand METRIC UNITS.Use this table

123456789EAU01039CONSUMER INFORMATION9-1EAU02944Identification number recordsRecord the key identification num-ber, vehicle identification numberand m

123456789CONSUMER INFORMATION9-2EAU01050Model labelThe model label is affixed to theframe under the seat. (See page3-9 for seat removal procedures.)Re

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