Yamaha XT225V, XT225VC Owner's Manual

XT225VC

OWNER’S MANUAL

XT225V

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INTRODUCTION

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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION

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XT225V/XT225VC

OWNER’S MANUAL

1st edition, April 2005

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Printed in Japan.

P/N LIT-11626-19-29

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Accessories and replacement

parts ........................................... 6-20

Adjusting the clutch lever free

play ............................................ 6-20

Adjusting the brake lever free

play ............................................ 6-21

Adjusting the brake pedal position

and free play .............................. 6-22

Adjusting the rear brake light

switch ......................................... 6-23

Checking the front brake pads and

rear brake shoes ........................ 6-24

Checking the front brake fluid

level ........................................... 6-25

Changing the brake fluid ............... 6-26

Drive chain slack ........................... 6-26

Cleaning and lubricating the drive

chain .......................................... 6-27

Checking and lubricating the

cables ........................................ 6-28

Checking and lubricating the throttle

grip and cable ............................ 6-28

Checking and lubricating the brake

and shift pedals ......................... 6-29

Checking and lubricating the brake

and clutch levers ........................ 6-29

Checking and lubricating the

sidestand ................................... 6-29

Lubricating the rear suspension .... 6-30

Checking the front fork .................. 6-30

Checking the steering ................... 6-31

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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motorist’s blind spot.

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Many accidents involve inexperi­enced operators. In fact, many op­erators who have been involved in
accidents do not even have a cur­rent motorcycle license.

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Make sure that you are qualified
and that you only lend your mo­torcycle to other qualified opera­tors.

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Know your skills and limits.
Staying within your limits may
help you to avoid an accident.

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We recommend that you prac­tice riding your motorcycle
where there is no traffic until you
have become thoroughly famil­iar with the motorcycle and all of
its controls.

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Many accidents have been caused
by error of the motorcycle opera­tor. A typical error made by the op­erator is veering wide on a turn
due to EXCESSIVE SPEED or un­dercornering (insufficient lean an­gle for the speed).

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Always obey the speed limit and
never travel faster than warrant-

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der the motorcycle unsafe for use and
may cause severe personal injury.
Modifications may also make your mo­torcycle illegal to use.

Loading and accessories

Adding accessories or cargo to your
motorcycle can adversely affect stabili­ty and handling if the weight distribution
of the motorcycle is changed. To avoid
the possibility of an accident, use ex­treme caution when adding cargo or
accessories to your motorcycle. Use
extra care when riding a motorcycle
that has added cargo or accessories.
Here are some general guidelines to
follow if loading cargo or adding acces­sories to your motorcycle:

Loading
The total weight of the operator, pas­senger, accessories and cargo must
not exceed the maximum load limit.

When loading within this weight limit,
keep the following in mind:

Maximum load:

183 kg (403 lb)

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the motorcycle due to aerody­namic effects. Wind may at­tempt to lift the motorcycle, or
the motorcycle may become un­stable in cross winds. These ac­cessories may also cause
instability when passing or being
passed by large vehicles.

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Certain accessories can dis­place the operator from his or
her normal riding position. This
improper position limits the free­dom of movement of the opera­tor and may limit control ability,
therefore, such accessories are
not recommended.

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Use caution when adding electri­cal accessories. If electrical acces­sories exceed the capacity of the
motorcycle’s electrical system, an
electric failure could result, which
could cause a dangerous loss of
lights or engine power.

Gasoline and exhaust gas

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GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMA­BLE:

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Always turn the engine off when

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WARNING

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This unit contains high pressure nitrogen gas.
Mishandling can cause explosion.

Read owner's manual for instructions.
Do not incinerate, puncture or open.

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8. Shift pedal (page 3-4)

DESCRIPTION

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9. Fuel tank cap (page 3-5)

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To unlock the steering
Insert the key and turn it to “OFF”.

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Never turn the key to “LOCK” while
the motorcycle is moving.

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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. This information will en­able you to plan future fuel stops.

1. Speedometer

2. Odometer

3. Tripmeter

4. Reset knob

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Horn switch “”

Press this switch to sound the horn.

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Engine stop switch “ / ”

Set this switch to “” before starting
the engine. Set this switch to “” to
stop the engine in case of an emergen­cy, such as when the vehicle overturns
or when the throttle cable is stuck.

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Start switch “”

Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter.

CAUTION:

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See page 5-1 for starting instruc­tions prior to starting the engine.

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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 handle­bar grip.

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1. Brake lever

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NOTE:

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.

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Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly closed and locked before
riding.

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maintenance costs.

Gasohol

There are two types of gasohol: gaso­hol containing ethanol and that contain­ing methanol. Gasohol containing
ethanol can be used if the ethanol con­tent does not exceed 10%. Gasohol
containing methanol is not recom­mended by Yamaha because it can
cause damage to the fuel system or ve­hicle performance problems.

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fuel while riding, move the lever to this
position. Fill the tank at the first oppor­tunity. Be sure to set the lever back to
“ON” after refueling!

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2. Place the seat in the original posi-

tion, and then tighten the bolts.

3. Install the panels.

NOTE:

Make sure that the seat is properly se­cured before riding.

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1. Projection

2. Seat holder

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thereby harden the suspension,
turn the adjusting nut in direction
(a). To decrease the spring pre­load and thereby soften the sus­pension, turn the adjusting nut in
direction (b).

NOTE:

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Use the special wrench included in
the owner’s tool kit to make the ad­justment.

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The spring preload setting is deter­mined by measuring distance A,
shown in the illustration. The long­er distance A is, the higher the
spring preload; the shorter dis­tance A is, the lower the spring

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(a)

(b)

1. Distance A

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NOTE:

Although the total number of clicks of
the damping force adjusting mecha­nism may not exactly match the above
specifications due to small differences
in production, the actual number of
clicks always represents the entire ad­justing range. To obtain a precise ad­justment, it would be advisable to check
the number of clicks of the damping
force adjusting mechanism and to mod­ify the specifications as necessary.

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This shock absorber contains highly
pressurized nitrogen gas. For prop­er handling, read and understand
the following information before
handling the shock absorber. The

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(a)

(b)

Rebound damping setting:

Minimum (soft):

20 clicks in direction (b)*

Standard:

9 clicks in direction (b)*

Maximum (hard):

1 click in direction (b)*

* With the adjusting dial fully turned in

direction (a)

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pair it if it does not function proper­ly.

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This check is most reliable if performed with
a warmed-up engine.

The neutral switch may be defective.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.

The sidestand switch may be defective.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.

The clutch switch may be defective.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.

NOTE:

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