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XV16AL/XV16ALC
XV16ATL/XV16ATLC
SERVICE MANUAL
LIT-11616-12-56 4WM-28197-E0
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XV16AL/XV16ALC
XV16ATL/XV16ATLC
SERVICE MANUAL
1998 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
First Edition, October 1998
All rights reserved. Any reproduction or unautho-
rized use without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. is expressly
prohibited.
Printed in U.S.A.
P/N LIT-11616-12-56
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NOTICE
This manual was produced by the Yamaha Motor Company, Ltd. primarily for use by Yamaha
dealers and their qualified mechanics. It is not possible to include all the knowledge of a
mechanic in one manual. Therefore, anyone who uses this book to perform maintenance and
repairs on Yamaha vehicles should have a basic understanding of mechanics and the tech-
niques to repair these types of vehicles. Repair and maintenance work attempted by anyone
without this knowledge is likely to render the vehicle unsafe and unfit for use.
This model has been designed and manufactured to perform within certain specifications in
regard to performance and emissions. Proper service with the correct tools is necessary to
ensure that the vehicle will operate as designed. If there is any question about a service pro-
cedure, it is imperative that you contact a Yamaha dealer for any service information changes
that apply to this model. This policy is intended to provide the customer with the most satis-
faction from his vehicle and to conform with federal environmental quality objectives.
Yamaha Motor Company, Ltd. is continually striving to improve all of its models. Modifica-
tions and significant changes in specifications or procedures will be forwarded to all autho-
rized Yamaha dealers and will appear in future editions of this manual where applicable.
This Service Manual contains information regarding periodic maintenance to the emission
control system. Please read this material carefully.
NOTE:
Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following.
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 checking 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.
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This manual is intended as a handy, easy-to-read reference book for the mechanic. Compre-
hensive explanations of all installation, removal, disassembly, assembly, repair and check
procedures are laid out with the individual steps in sequential order.
1 The manual is divided into chapters. An abbreviation and symbol in the upper right corner
of each page indicate the current chapter.
Refer to "SYMBOLS".
2 Each chapter is divided into sections. The current section title is shown at the top of each
page, except in Chapter 3 ("PERIODIC CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS"), where the sub sec-
tion title(s) appears.
3 Sub section titles appear in smaller print than the section title.
4 To help identify parts and clarify procedure steps, there are exploded diagrams at the start
of each removal and disassembly section.
5 Numbers are given in the order of the jobs in the exploded diagram. A circled number indi-
cates a disassembly step.
6 Symbols indicate parts to be lubricated or replaced.
Refer to "SYMBOLS".
7 A job instruction chart accompanies the exploded diagram, providing the order of jobs,
names of parts, notes in jobs, etc.
8 Jobs requiring more information (such as special tools and technical data) are described
sequentially.
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1 2 SYMBOLS
The following symbols are not relevant to
GEN
INFO SPEC every vehicle.
Symbols 1 to 8 indicate the subject of
3 4 each chapter.
1 General information
CHK 2 Specifications
ADJ CHAS 3 Periodic checks and adjustments
4 Chassis
5 6 5 Engine
6 Carburetor
7 Electrical system
ENG CARB 8 Troubleshooting
7 8