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9-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION
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2
3
4
5
6
7
89
EAU02944
Identification number records
Record the key identification number,
vehicle identification number and mod-
el label information in the spaces pro-
vided for assistance when ordering
spare parts from a Yamaha dealer or
for reference in case the vehicle is sto-
len.
1. KEY IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER:
2. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER:
3. MODEL LABEL INFORMATION:
1. Key identification number
EAU01041
Key identification number
The key identification number is
stamped on the key tag. Record this
number in the space provided and use
it for reference when obtaining a new
key.
1. Vehicle identification number
EAU01043
Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is
stamped into the steering head pipe.
Record this number in the space pro-
vided.
NOTE:
The vehicle identification number is
used to identify your motorcycle and
may be used to register your motor-
cycle with the licensing authority in
your state.
EAU01039
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CONSUMER INFORMATION
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1. Model label
EAU01050
Model label
The model label is affixed to the frame
under the seat. (See page 3-9 for seat
removal procedures.) Record the infor-
mation on this label in the space pro-
vided. This information will be needed
to order spare parts from your Yamaha
dealer.
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INDEX
A
Air filter ....................................................6-12
Antitheft alarm (optional) ..........................3-3
B
Battery ....................................................6-26
Brake and clutch lever lubrication ..........6-24
Brake and shift pedal lubrication ............6-23
Brake fluid replacement ..........................6-22
Brake light switch adjustment .................6-21
C
Cable inspection and lubrication ............6-23
Carburetor adjustment ............................6-13
Care ..........................................................7-1
Checking the front brake pads and
rear brake shoes ..................................6-21
Clutch lever ...............................................3-5
Clutch lever free play adjustment ...........6-18
Controls/Instruments
(XVS650/XVS650A) ..............................2-5
D
Dimmer switch ..........................................3-3
E
Engine break-in ........................................5-5
Engine oil ..................................................6-9
Engine stop switch ...................................3-4
Engine trouble indicator light ....................3-2
F
Final gear oil ...........................................6-11
Front brake lever ......................................3-5
Front brake lever free play
adjustment ...........................................6-19
Front fork inspection ...............................6-25
Front wheel installation ...........................6-31
Front wheel removal ...............................6-31
Fuel ...........................................................3-7
Fuel cock ..................................................3-8
Fuel tank breather hose ...........................3-7
Fuel tank cap ............................................3-6
Fuse replacement ...................................6-27
G
Give safety the right of way ......................1-1
H
Handlebar switches ..................................3-3
Dimmer switch ....................................3-3
Engine stop switch ..............................3-4
Horn switch .........................................3-3
Lights switch .......................................3-4
Pass switch .........................................3-3
Start switch .........................................3-4
Turn signal switch ...............................3-3
Headlight bulb replacement ...................6-28
Helmet holder .........................................3-12
High beam indicator light ..........................3-2
Horn switch ...............................................3-3
I
Identification number records ...................9-1
Idle speed adjustment ............................6-14
Indicator lights ..........................................3-2
Engine trouble indicator light ..............3-2
High beam indicator light ....................3-2
Neutral indicator light ..........................3-2
Turn indicator light ..............................3-2
Inspecting the brake fluid level ...............6-22
K
Key identification number .........................9-1
L
Left view (XVS650) ...................................2-1
Left view (XVS650A) ................................2-3
Lights switch .............................................3-4
Luggage strap holders ............................3-15
M
Main switch/Steering lock .........................3-1
Model label ...............................................9-2
N
Neutral indicator light ................................3-2
P
Panel A .....................................................6-6
Panel B .....................................................6-7
Panel removal and installation .................6-5
Parking ......................................................5-6
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INDEX
Pass switch .............................................. 3-3
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication .............................................. 6-2
Pre-operation check list ........................... 4-1
R
Rear brake pedal ..................................... 3-6
Rear brake pedal height and free play
adjustment ........................................... 6-20
Rear shock absorber adjustment ........... 3-14
Rear wheel installation ........................... 6-33
Rear wheel removal ............................... 6-32
Right view (XVS650) ................................ 2-2
Right view (XVS650A) ............................. 2-4
S
Seats (for XVS650) .................................. 3-9
Seats (for XVS650A) .............................. 3-11
Shift pedal ................................................ 3-5
Shifting ..................................................... 5-4
Sidestand ............................................... 3-15
Sidestand lubrication .............................. 6-24
Sidestand/clutch switch operation
check ................................................... 3-16
Spark plugs .............................................. 6-7
Specifications ........................................... 8-1
Speedometer ............................................ 3-2
Start switch ............................................... 3-4
Starter (choke) “ ” ................................. 3-9
Starting a warm engine ............................ 5-4
Starting the engine ................................... 5-1
Steering inspection ................................. 6-25
Storage ..................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment ............................ 3-13
Supporting the motorcycle ..................... 6-30
T
Throttle cable and grip lubrication .......... 6-23
Throttle cable free play inspection ......... 6-15
Tips for reducing fuel consumption .......... 5-5
Tires ....................................................... 6-15
Tool kit ...................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting ..................................... 6-34
Troubleshooting chart ............................ 6-35
Turn indicator light .................................... 3-2
Turn signal and taillight bulb
replacement ......................................... 6-29
Turn signal switch .................................... 3-3
V
Valve clearance adjustment ................... 6-15
Vehicle identification number ................... 9-1
W
Wheel bearings ...................................... 6-26
Wheels ................................................... 6-17
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