2000 YAMAHA XVS650 Owners Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
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XVS650
XVS650A

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Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!
As the owner of a XVS650/XVS650A, you are benefiting from Yamaha’s vast experi-
ence in and newest technology for the design and the manufacture of high-quality prod-
ucts, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability.
Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all your
XVS650/XVS650A’s advantages. 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 others from trouble and injury.
In addition, the many tips given in this manual will help to 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!
INTRODUCTION

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Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY
IS INVOLVED!
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 motorcy-
cle.
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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This manual should be considered a permanent part of this motorcycle and should remain with
it even if the motorcycle is subsequently sold.
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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 there is any question con-
cerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
CAUTION:
IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION

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WARNING

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS
MOTORCYCLE.
IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION

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XVS650/XVS650A
OWNER’S MANUAL
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1999 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st Edition, May 1999
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
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2 DESCRIPTION
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3 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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4 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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5 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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6 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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7 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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8 SPECIFICATIONS
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9 CONSUMER INFORMATION
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INDEX
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