2012–2013 Yamaha Roadliner XV19SB(C) Owner's Service Manual (P/N LIT-11626-25-48)
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Yamaha Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
Models: Roadliner XV19SB, Yamaha Roadliner XV19SBC
Trade Names: Roadliner, Star
Model Years: 2012–2013
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Engine type: Air cooled 4-stroke, OHV V-type 2-cylinder
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Engine displacement: 1854 cm³
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Transmission: Constant mesh 5-speed
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Fuel tank capacity: 17.0 L (4.49 US gal, 3.74 Imp.gal)
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Maximum load capacity: 210 kg (463 lb)
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Minimum turning radius: 3480 mm (137.0 in)
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Overall width: 1055 mm (41.5 in)
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Overall height: 1105 mm (43.5 in)
Yamaha Manual Features & Content Preview
- 623-page Yamaha two-publication PDF set — a 523-page 2012–13 Service Manual, P/N LIT-11616-25-48 (first edition, September 2011), plus a 100-page 2012 Roadliner XV19SB(C) Owner’s Manual, P/N LIT-11626-25-48 (first edition, December 2011). Service coverage includes U.S., California, and Canadian builds of XV19SB(C), XV19CTSB(C), XV19CSB(C), and XV19CB(C); the owner’s book applies specifically to XV19SB(C).
- Dealer-level engine and driveline repair covers removal, disassembly, inspection, assembly, and installation of the camshafts and valve-train components, decompression system, cylinder heads, pistons, crankshaft, oil pumps, clutch, primary drive, balancer gears, transfer gear case, and internal transmission.
- Chassis repair procedures address wheels and static balancing, brake discs, pads, calipers and master cylinders, front fork, steering head, rear shock, suspension linkage, swingarm, and belt-drive service, with windshield, backrest, and sidebag-bracket hardware where fitted.
- Fuel-injection and electrical diagnosis includes fuel-pump and throttle-body work, injector and pressure testing, TPS adjustment, ISC checks, ECU self-diagnostics, diagnostic mode, fault-code procedures, sensor and actuator tests, and system-by-system circuit troubleshooting.
- Factory reference material provides the FI-system outline, engine-oil lubrication chart, model-specific cable-routing diagrams, exploded job views, separate full-color wiring diagrams for XV19SB(C)/XV19CTSB(C) and XV19CSB(C)/XV19CB(C), special-tool references, torque tables, capacities, wear limits, clearances, and electrical test specifications.
- Owner operation and scheduled care covers the controls, EXUP system, ignition circuit cut-off system, auxiliary DC connector, pre-operation checks, shifting and engine break-in, maintenance charts, motorcycle care, storage, and basic troubleshooting.
Operational, Safety, and Model Coverage
Factory model data separates the regional builds before any repair information is selected. The XV19SB family uses codes 1D7K/1D7L/1D7M, and XV19CTSB uses 2C5S/2C5T/2C5U. XV19CB builds are identified by 1US1/1US2/30BG/30BH/30BJ, while XV19CSB builds use 29PG/29PH/29PJ/5C7A/5C7B/5C7C. Separate instrument, cable-routing, exhaust-system, and headlight-service information is provided for the two model groups, so the model label under the rider seat is the practical cross-check before choosing parts or procedures.
The 100-page owner’s manual establishes the operating baseline for the XV19SB(C). It explains the meter and warning functions, handlebar controls, five-speed shifting, EXUP operation, sidestand and ignition cut-off logic, and the auxiliary connector. The pre-operation section checks fuel and lubricants, brakes, hydraulic clutch, throttle, tires and wheels, controls, fasteners, lights, switches, and the sidestand system. Its maintenance material then organizes spark-plug, engine-oil and filter, transfer-case oil, air-filter, tire, wheel, brake, clutch, drive-belt, steering, suspension, battery, fuse, and lamp care.
Yamaha treats the rear shock as a high-pressure nitrogen component that must not be opened, heated, or damaged. That warning matters during rear-suspension and swingarm repair; the same chapter also flags the load acting at the rear engine-mounting area during disassembly.
Repair, Diagnostics, and Technical Specifications
The service manual follows the 1854 cm³ air-cooled OHV V-twin from routine adjustment into full internal repair. It documents gear-driven camshafts, rocker arms, hydraulic lifters and pushrods, valve-lifter bleeding, the decompression mechanism, cylinder-head and valve work, piston and ring inspection, crankcase separation, dry-sump lubrication components, crankshaft and connecting rods, and the five-speed constant-mesh transmission. The hydraulic clutch coverage extends through the plate stack, housing, primary-drive and left-balancer components, master and release cylinders, bleeding, and final operational checks.
Workshop procedures also include throttle-body synchronization, valve-clearance adjustment, brake and clutch bleeding, wheel balancing, fork disassembly, steering-head service, drive-belt alignment and slack adjustment, fuel-pressure testing, throttle-position-sensor adjustment, and idle-speed-control checks. Electrical fault isolation is supported by ignition, starting and cut-off, charging, lighting, signaling, fuel-pump, and FI circuit diagrams, along with ECU self-diagnostic tables and diagnostic-mode tests. Symptom charts cover starting, idle and high-speed performance, shifting, clutch operation, overheating, braking, fork behavior, handling, lighting, and signaling faults.
Named Yamaha tools include the analog pocket tester YU-03112-C/90890-03112, Vacuummate YU-44456/90890-03094, rear drive-belt tension gauge YM-03170/90890-03170, universal clutch holder YM-91042/90890-04086, and fuel-pressure adapter YM-03176/90890-03176. Their callouts appear directly with the applicable repair procedures and factory test data.
The final 23 pages add a second clutch section numbered 5-53 through 5-75, while the original clutch pages remain in the main engine chapter. Match the applicable page set to the exact model/build before selecting plate-stack, inspection, or assembly data. The belt-drive section also warns that twisting, reversing, or sharply bending the removed belt can damage it; the clutch-hydraulic section cautions that solvent can swell and distort internal seals.
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