2000 YAMAHA XVS650 fuel

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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1. Starter (choke) “ ”
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Starter (choke) “ ”
Starting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture. A separate starter cir-
cuit supplies this mixture.
Move in direction
a
to turn on the
starter (choke).
Move in direction
b
to turn off the
starter (choke).

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CAUTION:
Do not use the starter (choke) for
more than 3 minutes as the exhaust
pipe may discolor from excessive
heat. Also, longer use of the starter
(choke) will cause afterburning. If
afterburning occurs, turn off the

starter (choke).
XVS650

1. Nut
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Seats (for XVS650)
Passenger seat
To remove
Remove the nut and pull the seat up-
ward.

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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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NOTE:

Pre-operation checks should be made each time the motorcycle is used. Such an inspection can be thoroughly accom-
plished in a very short time; and the added safety it assures is more than worth the time involved.
WARNING

If any item in the Pre-Operation Check is not working properly, have it inspected and repaired before operating the
motorcycle.
Chassis fasteners
• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
• Tighten if necessary.—
Fuel tank
• Check fuel level.
• Fill with fuel if necessary.3-7
Lights, signals and switches
• Check for proper operation. 6-28 ~ 6-29
ITEM CHECKS PAGE

Starting the engine............................................................................. 5-1
Starting a warm engine ...................................................................... 5-4
Shifting ............................................................................................... 5-4
Tips for reducing fuel consumption .................................................... 5-5
Engine break-in .................................................................................. 5-5
Parking ............................................................................................... 5-6
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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1. Turn the fuel cock to “ON”.
2. Turn the main switch to “ON” and
the engine stop switch to “ ”.
3. Shift transmission into neutral.
NOTE:

When the transmission is in neutral,
the neutral indicator light should be on.
If the light does not come on, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect it.
4. Turn on the starter (choke) and
completely close the throttle grip.
5. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
NOTE:

If the engine fails to start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, then
try again. Each attempt should be as
short as possible to preserve the bat-
tery. Do not crank the engine more
than 10 seconds on any one attempt.
6. After starting the engine, move
the starter (choke) to the halfway
position.
NOTE:

For maximum engine life, never accel-
erate hard with a cold engine!7. After warming up the engine, turn
off the starter (choke) completely.
NOTE:

The engine is warm when it responds
normally to the throttle with the starter
(choke) turned off.

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Tips for reducing fuel con-
sumption
Your motorcycle’s fuel consumption
depends to a large extent on your
riding style. The following tips can help
reduce fuel consumption:
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Warm up the engine before
riding.
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Turn off the starter (choke) as
soon as possible.
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Shift up swiftly and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
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Do not double-clutch or rev the
engine while shifting down and
avoid high engine speeds with no
load on the engine.
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Turn off the engine instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time, i.e. in traffic jams, at traffic
lights or railroad crossings.
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Engine break-in
There is never a more important period
in the life of your motorcycle than the
period between zero and 1,600 km.
For this reason we ask that you care-
fully read the following material. Be-
cause the engine is brand new, you
must not put an excessive load on it for
the first 1,600 km. The various parts in
the engine wear and polish them-
selves to the correct operating clear-
ances. During this period, prolonged
full throttle operation, or any condition
which might result in excessive heat-
ing of the engine, must be avoided.
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0 ~ 1,000 km
Avoid operation above 1/3 throttle.
1,000 ~ 1,600 km
Avoid cruising speeds in excess of
1/2 throttle.

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CAUTION:
After 1,000 km of operation, be sure
to replace the engine oil, oil filter

and final gear oil.
1,600 km and beyond
Proceed with normal riding.
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CAUTION:
If any engine trouble should occur
during the break-in period, consult

a Yamaha dealer immediately.

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Parking
When parking the motorcycle, stop the
engine and remove the ignition key.
Turn the fuel cock to “OFF” whenever
stopping the engine.
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WARNING

The exhaust system is hot. Park the
motorcycle in a place where pedes-
trians or children are not likely to
touch the motorcycle. Do not park
the motorcycle on a slope or soft
ground; the motorcycle may over-
turn.

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
NO. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSInitial
(1,000 km)EVERY
6,000 km
or
6 months
(whichever
comes first)12,000 km
or
12 months
(whichever
comes first)
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Fuel line
• Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage.
• Replace if necessary.
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2 Spark plugs
• Check condition.
• Clean, regap or replace if necessary.
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Valves
• Check valve clearance.
• Adjust if necessary.
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4 Air filter
• Clean or replace if necessary.
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5 Clutch
• Check operation.
• Adjust or replace cable.
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Front brake
• Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
(See NOTE on page 6-4.)
• Correct accordingly.
• Replace brake pads if necessary.
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Rear brake
• Check operation.
• Adjust brake pedal and replace brake shoes if necessary.
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Wheels
• Check balance, runout, spoke tightness and for damage.
• Tighten spokes and rebalance, replace if necessary.
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Tires
• Check tread depth and for damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
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Wheel bearings
• Check bearing for looseness or damage.
• Replace if necessary.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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a. Free play
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Throttle cable free play
inspectionThere should be a free play of 4 ~
6 mm at the throttle grip. If the free play
is incorrect, ask a Yamaha dealer to
make this adjustment.
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Valve clearance adjustmentThe correct valve clearance changes
with use, resulting in improper fuel/air
supply or engine noise. To prevent
this, the valve clearance must be ad-
justed regularly. This adjustment how-
ever, should be left to a professional
Yamaha service technician.
a. Tread depth
1. Side wall
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TiresTo ensure maximum performance,
long service, and safe operation, note
the following:
Tire air pressure
Always check and adjust the tire pres-
sure before operating the motorcycle.