2000 YAMAHA XVS650 Owners Manual

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Motorcycles are fascinating vehicles, which can give you an unsurpassed feeling of power and freedom.
However, they also impose certain limits, which you must accept; even the best motorcycle does not ig-
nore the laws of physics.
Regular care and maintenance are essential for preserving your motorcycle’s value and operating condi-
tion. Moreover, what is true for the motorcycle is also true for the rider: good performance depends on be-
ing in good shape. Riding under the influence of medication, drugs and alcohol is, of course, out of the
question. Motorcycle riders – more than car drivers – must always be at their mental and physical best.
Under the influence of even small amounts of alcohol, there is a tendency to take dangerous risks.
Protective clothing is as essential for the motorcycle rider as seat belts are for car drivers and passengers.
Always wear a complete motorcycle suit (whether made of leather or tear-resistant synthetic materials
with protectors), sturdy boots, motorcycle gloves and a properly fitting helmet. Optimum protective wear,
however, should not encourage carelessness. Though full-coverage helmets and suits, in particular, cre-
ate an illusion of total safety and protection, motorcyclists will always be vulnerable. Riders who lack criti-
cal self-control run the risk of going too fast and are apt to take chances. This is even more dangerous in
wet weather. The good motorcyclist rides safely, predictably and defensively – avoiding all dangers, in-
cluding those caused by others.
Enjoy your ride!
GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY
GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY
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Left view (XVS650) ............................................................................ 2-1
Right view (XVS650) .......................................................................... 2-2
Left view (XVS650A) .......................................................................... 2-3
Right view (XVS650A) ....................................................................... 2-4
Controls/Instruments (XVS650/XVS650A)......................................... 2-5
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Left view (XVS650)
1. Shift pedal (page 3-5)
2. Fuel cock (page 3-8)
3. Starter (choke) “ ” (page 3-9)
4. Rear shock absorber spring preload adjusting ring (page 3-14)
5. Helmet holder (page 3-12)
6. Storage compartment (page 3-13)
7. Tool kit (page 6-1)
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Right view (XVS650)
8. Oil filter (page 6-10)
9. Battery (page 6-26)
10. Fuses (page 6-27)
11. Main switch (page 3-1)
12. Air filter (page 6-12)
13. Rear brake pedal (page 3-6)

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Left view (XVS650A)
1. Shift pedal (page 3-5)
2. Fuel cock (page 3-8)
3. Starter (choke) “ ” (page 3-9)
4. Rear shock absorber spring preload adjusting ring (page 3-14)
5. Helmet holder (page 3-12)
6. Storage compartment (page 3-13)
7. Tool kit (page 6-1)

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Right view (XVS650A)
8. Oil filter (page 6-10)
9. Battery (page 6-26)
10. Fuses (page 6-27)
11. Main switch (page 3-1)
12. Air filter (page 6-12)
13. Rear brake pedal (page 3-6)

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Controls/Instruments (XVS650/XVS650A)
14. Clutch lever (page 3-5)
15. Left handlebar switches (page 3-3)
16. Speedometer (page 3-2)
17. Fuel tank cap (page 3-6)
18. Right handlebar switches (page 3-4)
19. Throttle grip (page 6-15)
20. Front brake lever (page 3-5)

Main switch/Steering lock................................................................... 3-1
Indicator lights .................................................................................... 3-2
Speedometer ..................................................................................... 3-2
Antitheft alarm (optional) .................................................................... 3-3
Handlebar switches ............................................................................ 3-3
Clutch lever ........................................................................................ 3-5
Shift pedal .......................................................................................... 3-5
Front brake lever ................................................................................ 3-5
Rear brake pedal................................................................................ 3-6
Fuel tank cap ..................................................................................... 3-6
Fuel .................................................................................................... 3-7
Fuel tank breather hose ..................................................................... 3-7
Fuel cock ............................................................................................ 3-8
Starter (choke) “ ” .......................................................................... 3-9
Seats (for XVS650) ............................................................................ 3-9
Seats (for XVS650A) ........................................................................ 3-11
Helmet holder................................................................................... 3-12
Storage compartment ...................................................................... 3-13
Rear shock absorber adjustment ..................................................... 3-14
Luggage strap holders ..................................................................... 3-15
Sidestand ......................................................................................... 3-15
Sidestand/clutch switch operation check ......................................... 3-16
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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