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1. Speedometer cable
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Front wheel removal
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WARNING
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It is advisable to have a
Yamaha dealer service the
wheel.
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Securely support the motor-
cycle so there is no danger of itfalling over.
1. Remove the speedometer cable
from the front wheel side.
1. Axle
2. Pinch bolt2. Loosen the pinch bolt and wheel
axle.
3. Elevate the front wheel by placing
a suitable stand under the en-
gine.
4. Remove the wheel axle and the
front wheel.NOTE:Do not depress the brake lever whenthe disc and caliper are separated.
1. Speedometer gear unit housing
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Front wheel installation1. Install the speedometer gear unit
into the wheel hub. Make sure the
wheel hub and the speedometer
gear unit are installed with the
projections meshed into the slots.
2. Lift up the wheel between the
front fork legs and guide the brake
disc between the brake pads.
Make sure the slot in the speed-
ometer gear unit fits over the stop-
per on the front fork outer tube.
3. Install the wheel axle and let the
motorcycle down.
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bars several times to check for
proper fork operation.
5. Tighten the wheel axle to the
specified torque.
6. Install the pinch bolt and tighten it
to the specified torque.
7. Install the speedometer cable.Tightening torque:
Wheel axle:
59 Nm (5.9 m·kg)
Pinch bolt:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kg)
1. Adjusting nut
2. Brake rod
3. Brake torque rod bolt (´ 2)
4. Brake torque rod
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Rear wheel removal
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WARNING
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It is advisable to have a
Yamaha dealer service the
wheel.
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Securely support the motor-
cycle so there is no danger of itfalling over.1. Loosen the axle nut. Do not re-
move it.
2. Remove the brake torque rod bolt
on the brake shoe plate side.
3. Loosen the brake torque rod bolt
on the swingarm side.
4. Remove the brake pedal free play
adjusting nut and then the brake
rod from the brake cam lever.
5. Remove panel A. (See page 6-5
for removal procedures.)
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1. Bolt (´ 4)
2. Final gear case
3. Axle nut6. Remove the bolts that secure the
final gear case to the swingarm.
7. Elevate the rear wheel off of the
ground.
8. Pull the wheel backward while
supporting the drive shaft to re-
move the wheel, axle, final gear
case and drive shaft as an assem-
bly.
1. Middle drive shaft joint
2. Drive shaft
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Rear wheel installation1. Install the rear wheel, axle, final
gear case and drive shaft as an
assembly by pushing the wheel
forward and guiding the drive
shaft into the middle drive shaft U-
joint.
2. Install the bolts that secure the fi-
nal gear case to the swingarm
and tighten to the specified tight-
ening torque.
Specified torque:
Final gear case bolts:
90 Nm (9.0 m·kg)
3. Insert the brake rod into the brake
cam lever and install the brake
pedal free play adjusting nut.
4. Install the brake torque rod bolt
and tighten both bolts to the spec-
ified tightening torque.
5. Install panel A.
6. Let the motorcycle down.
7. Tighten the axle nut to the speci-
fied tightening torque.
8. Adjust the rear brake pedal free
play. (See page 6-20.) Specified torque:
Brake torque rod bolts:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kg)
Specified torque:
Axle nut:
92 Nm (9.2 m·kg)
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Care
The exposure of its technology makes
a motorcycle charming but also vulner-
able. Although high-quality compo-
nents are used, they are not all rust-
resistant. While a rusty exhaust pipe
may remain unnoticed on a car, it does
look unattractive on a motorcycle. Fre-
quent and proper care, however, will
keep your motorcycle looking good,
extend its life and maintain its perfor-
mance. Moreover, the warranty states
that the vehicle must be properly taken
care of. For all these reasons, it is rec-
ommended that you observe the fol-
lowing cleaning and storing
precautions.
Before cleaning
1. Cover up the muffler outlets with
plastic bags.
2. Make sure that all caps and cov-
ers as well as all electrical cou-
plers and connectors, including
the spark plug caps, are tightly in-
stalled.
3. Remove extremely stubborn dirt,
like oil burnt onto the crankcase,
with a degreasing agent and a
brush, but never apply such prod-
ucts onto seals, gaskets and
wheel axles. Always rinse the dirt
and degreaser off with water.
Cleaning
After normal use
Remove dirt with warm water, a neutral
detergent and a soft clean sponge,
then rinse with plenty of clean water.
Use a tooth or bottle brush for hard-to-
reach parts. Tougher dirt and insects
will come off more easily if the area is
covered with a wet cloth for a few min-
utes before cleaning.
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ECA00010CAUTION:
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Avoid using strong acidic
wheel cleaners, especially on
spoked wheels. If you do use
such products for hard-to-re-
move dirt, do not leave it on any
longer than instructed, then
thoroughly rinse it off with wa-
ter, immediately dry the area
and apply a corrosion protec-
tion spray.
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Improper cleaning can damage
windshields, cowlings, panels
and other plastic parts. Use
only a soft, clean cloth or
sponge with mild detergent and
water to clean plastic.
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Do not use any harsh chemical
products on plastic parts. Be
sure to avoid using cloths or
sponges which have been in
contact with strong or abrasive
cleaning products, solvent or
thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust re-
movers or inhibitors, brake flu-
id, antifreeze or electrolyte.
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Do not use high-pressure
washers or steam-jet cleaners
since they cause water seep-
age and deterioration in the fol-
lowing areas: seals (of wheel
bearings, swingarm bearings,
forks and brakes), electric com-
ponents (couplers, connectors,
instruments, switches and
lights), breather hoses and
vents.
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For motorcycles equipped with
a windshield: Do not use strong
cleaners or hard sponges as
they will cause dulling or
scratching. Some cleaning
compounds for plastic may
leave scratches on the wind-
shield. Test the product on a
small hidden part of the wind-
shield to make sure they do not
leave any marks. If the wind-
shield is scratched, use a quali-
ty plastic polishing compound
after washing.
After riding in the rain, near the sea or
on salt-sprayed roadsSince sea salt or salt sprayed on the
roads in the winter are extremely corro-
sive in combination with water, carry
out the following steps after each ride
in the rain, near the sea or on salt-
sprayed roads. (Salt sprayed in the
winter may remain on the roads well
into spring.)
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7. Check and, if necessary, correct
the tire air pressure, then raise the
motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alter-
natively, turn the wheels a little ev-
ery month in order to prevent the
tires from becoming degraded in
one spot.
8. Cover up the muffler outlets with
plastic bags to prevent moisture
from entering.
9. Remove the battery and fully
charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and recharge it once a
month. Do not store the battery in
an excessively cold or warm place
(less than 0˚C or more than 30˚C).
For more information, see “Bat-
tery storage” in the chapter “PE-
RIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIRS”.
NOTE:
Make any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.
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Specifications
Model XVS650/XVS650A
Dimensions
XVS650
Overall length 2,340 mm
Overall width 880 mm
Overall height 1,065 mm
Seat height 695 mm
Wheelbase 1,610 mm
Ground clearance 140 mm
Minimum turning radius 3,100 mm
XVS650A
Overall length 2,450 mm
Overall width 930 mm
Overall height 1,105 mm
Seat height 710 mm
Wheelbase 1,625 mm
Ground clearance 145 mm
Minimum turning radius 3,400 mm
Basic weight (with oil and full fuel tank)
XVS650
227 kg
XVS650A
242 kg (except for D, A)
243 kg (for D, A)
Engine
Engine type Air-cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement V type 2-cylinder
Displacement
649 cm
3
Bore
´
stroke 81
´
63 mm
Compression ratio 9:1
Starting system Electric starter
Lubrication system Wet sump
Engine oil
Type
-10°0°10°20°30°
40°
-20°
50°C
SAE 20W/40SAE 20W/50
SAE 10W/40SAE 10W/30
SAE 15W/40
Recommended engine oil
classification API Service SE, SF, SG type or
higher
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Wheels
XVS650
Front
Type Spoke
Size 19
´
MT2.50
Rear
Type Spoke
Size 15M/C
´
MT3.50
XVS650A
Front
Type Spoke
Size 16
´
MT3.00
Rear
Type Spoke
Size 15M/C
´
MT3.50
Brakes
Front
Type Single disc brake
Operation Right hand operation
Fluid DOT 4
Rear
Type Drum brake
Operation Right foot operation
Suspension
Front
Type Telescopic fork
Rear
Type Swingarm
Shock absorber
Front Coil spring/oil damper
Rear Coil spring/gas-oil damper,
spring preload adjustable
Wheel travel
XVS650
Front 140 mm
Rear 86 mm
XVS650A
Front 140 mm
Rear 98 mm
Electrical
Ignition system T.C.I. (digital)
Charging system
Type A.C. magneto
Standard output 14 V 20 A @ 5,000 rpm
Battery
Type GT12B-4
Voltage, capacity 12 V, 10 AH