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Periodic inspection, adjustment and lu-
brication will keep your motorcycle in
the safest and most efficient condition
possible. Safety is an obligation of the
motorcycle owner. The maintenance
and lubrication schedule chart should
be considered strictly as a guide to
general maintenance and lubrication
intervals. YOU MUST TAKE INTO
CONSIDERATION THAT WEATH-
ER, TERRAIN, GEOGRAPHICAL LO-
CATIONS, AND A VARIETY OF
INDIVIDUAL USES ALL TEND TO
DEMAND THAT EACH OWNER AL-
TER THIS TIME SCHEDULE TO
SHORTER INTERVALS TO MATCH
THE ENVIRONMENT. The most im-
portant points of motorcycle inspec-
tion, adjustment, and lubrication are
explained in the following pages.
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WARNING
If you are not familiar with motor-
cycle service, this work should be
done by a Yamaha dealer.
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Tool kit
The tool kit is located inside of the stor-
age compartment. (See page 3-11 for
compartment opening procedures.)
The tools provided in the owner’s tool
kit are to assist you in the performance
of periodic maintenance. However,
some other tools such as a torque
wrench are also necessary to perform
the maintenance correctly.
The service information included in
this manual is intended to provide you,
the owner, with the necessary informa-
tion for completing some of your own
preventive maintenance and minor re-
pairs.
NOTE:
If you do not have necessary tools re-
quired during a service operation, take
your motorcycle to a Yamaha dealer
for service.
EW000062
WARNING
Modifications to this motorcycle not
approved by Yamaha may cause
loss of performance, excessive
emissions, and render it unsafe for
use. Consult a Yamaha dealer be-
fore attempting any changes.
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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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1. Spark plug wrench
Inspection
The spark plug is an important engine
component and is easy to inspect. The
condition of the spark plug can indicate
the condition of the engine. Normally,
all spark plugs from the same engine
should have the same color on the
white insulator around the center elec-
trode. The ideal color at this point is a
medium-to-light tan color for a motor-
cycle that is being ridden normally. If
one spark plug shows a distinctly dif-
ferent color, there could be something
wrong with the engine. Do not attempt
to diagnose such problems yourself.
Instead, take the motorcycle to a
Yamaha dealer. You should periodi-cally remove and inspect the spark
plugs because heat and deposits will
cause any spark plug to slowly break
down and erode. If electrode erosion
becomes excessive, or if carbon and
other deposits are excessive, you
should replace the spark plug with the
specified plug.
Specified spark plug:
DPR7EA-9 (NGK)
X22EPR-U9 (DENSO)
a. Spark plug gap
Installation
1. Measure the electrode gap with a
wire thickness gauge and, if nec-
essary, adjust the gap to specifi-
cation.
2. Clean the gasket surface. Wipe
off any grime from the threads.
3. Install the spark plug and tighten it
to the specified torque. Spark plug gap:
0.8 ~ 0.9 mm
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NOTE:“GL-4” is a quality and additive rating.
Hypoid gear oils rated “GL-5” or “GL-6”may also be used.
5. Install and tighten the filler bolt to
the specified torque.
6. After replacing the final gear oil,
be sure to check for oil leakage. Final gear oil quantity:
0.19 L
Recommended oil:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
If desired, an SAE 80W90 hypoid
gear oil may be used for all
conditions.
Tightening torque:
Oil filler bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kg)
1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw (´ 3)
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Air filterThe air filter should be cleaned at the
specified intervals. It should be
cleaned more frequently if you are
riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove the air filter case cover
by removing the screws.
2. Remove the air filter.
3. Tap the air filter lightly to remove
most of the dust and dirt. Blow out
the remaining dirt with com-
pressed air as shown. If the air fil-
ter is damaged, replace it.
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WARNING
Tire inflation pressure should be
checked and adjusted when the
temperature of the tire equals the
ambient air temperature. Tire infla-
tion pressure must be adjusted ac-
cording to total weight of cargo,
rider, passenger, and accessories
(fairing, saddlebags, etc. if ap-
proved for this model), and vehiclespeed.COPY CE-32ECE-32EXVS650
Maximum load* 180 kg
Cold tire pressure Front Rear
Up to 90 kg*200 kPa
(2.00 kg/cm
2,
2.00 bar)225 kPa
(2.25 kg/cm
2,
2.25 bar)
90 kg load ~
Maximum load*200 kPa
(2.00 kg/cm
2,
2.00 bar)250 kPa
(2.50 kg/cm
2,
2.50 bar)
* Load is the total weight of cargo, rider, passenger
and accessories.
COPY CE-32ECE-32EXVS650A
Maximum load*201 kg (except for D, A)
200 kg (for D, A)
Cold tire pressure Front Rear
Up to 90 kg*225 kPa
(2.25 kg/cm
2,
2.25 bar)225 kPa
(2.25 kg/cm
2,
2.25 bar)
90 kg load ~
Maximum load*225 kPa
(2.25 kg/cm
2,
2.25 bar)250 kPa
(2.50 kg/cm
2,
2.50 bar)
* Load is the total weight of cargo, rider, passenger
and accessories.
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WARNING
Proper loading of your motorcycle
is important for several characteris-
tics of your motorcycle, such as
handling, braking, performance and
safety. Do not carry loosely packed
items that can shift. Securely pack
your heaviest items close to the
center of the motorcycle, and dis-
tribute the weight evenly from side
to side. Properly adjust the suspen-
sion for your load, and check the
condition and pressure of your
tires. NEVER OVERLOAD YOUR
MOTORCYCLE. Make sure the total
weight of the cargo, rider, passen-
ger, and accessories (fairing, sad-
dlebags, etc. if approved for this
model) does not exceed the maxi-
mum load of the motorcycle. Opera-
tion of an overloaded motorcycle
could cause tire damage, an acci-dent, or even injury.
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9Tire inspection
Always check the tires before operat-
ing the motorcycle. If center tread
depth reaches the limit as shown, if the
tire has a nail or glass fragments in it,
or if the side wall is cracked, contact a
Yamaha dealer immediately and have
the tire replaced.
COPY CE-10ECE-10E
CE-10EFRONT (XVS650)
Manufacturer Size Type
Bridgestone 100/90-19 57S L309
Dunlop 100/90-19 57S F24
REAR (XVS650)
Manufacturer Size Type
Bridgestone 170/80-15M/C 77S G546
Dunlop 170/80-15M/C 77S K555
FRONT (XVS650A)
Manufacturer Size Type
Bridgestone 130/90-16 67S G703
Dunlop 130/90-16 67S D404F
REAR (XVS650A)
Manufacturer Size Type
Bridgestone 170/80-15M/C 77S G702
Dunlop 170/80-15M/C 77S D404
CE-26ECE-26ENOTE:These limits may be different by regu-
lation from country to country. If so,
conform to the limits specified by theregulations of your own country.
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Operating the motorcycle with
excessively worn tires de-
crease riding stability and can
lead to loss of control. Have ex-
cessively worn tires replaced
by a Yamaha dealer immediate-
ly. Brakes, tires, and related
wheel parts replacement
should be left to a Yamaha Ser-
vice Technician.
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Patching a punctured tube is
not recommended. If it is abso-
lutely necessary to do so, use
great care and replace the tube
as soon as possible with agood quality replacement.
Minimum tire tread depth
(front and rear)1.6 mm
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WheelsTo ensure maximum performance,
long service, and safe operation, note
the following:l
Always inspect the wheels before
a ride. Check for cracks, bends or
warpage of the wheel. Be sure
the spokes are tight and undam-
aged. If any abnormal condition
exists in a wheel, consult a
Yamaha dealer. Do not attempt
even small repairs to the wheel. If
a wheel is deformed or cracked, it
must be replaced.
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Tires and wheels should be bal-
anced whenever either one is
changed or replaced. Failure to
have a wheel balanced can result
in poor performance, adverse
handling characteristics, and
shortened tire life.
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Ride at moderate speeds after
changing a tire since the tire sur-
face must first be broken in for it to
develop its optimal characteristics.
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Cable inspection and
lubrication
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WARNING
Damage to the outer housing of ca-
bles may lead to internal rusting
and interfere with the cable move-
ment. Replace damaged cables as
soon as possible to prevent unsafeconditions.
Lubricate the cables and cable ends. If
a cable does not operate smoothly,
ask a Yamaha dealer to replace it.
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
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Throttle cable and grip lubri-
cationThe throttle twist grip assembly should
be greased at the time that the cable is
lubricated, since the grip must be re-
moved to get at the end of the throttle
cable. After removing the screws, hold
the end of the cable up in the air and
put in several drops of lubricant. With
the throttle grip disassembled, coat the
metal surface of the grip assembly with
a suitable all-purpose grease.
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Brake and shift pedal
lubricationLubricate the pivoting parts.
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
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Front fork inspectionVisual check
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Securely support the motorcycle sothere is no danger of it falling over.
Check for scratches or damage on the
inner tube and excessive oil leakage
from the front fork.
Operation check
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
place.
2. Hold the motorcycle in an upright
position and apply the front brake.
3. Push down hard on the handle-
bars several times and check if
the fork rebounds smoothly.
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CAUTION:
If any damage or unsmooth move-
ment is found with the front fork,consult a Yamaha dealer.
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Steering inspectionPeriodically inspect the condition of
the steering. Worn out or loose steer-
ing bearings may be dangerous. Place
a stand under the engine to raise the
front wheel off the ground. Hold the
lower end of the front forks and try to
move them forward and backward. If
any free play can be felt, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect and adjust
the steering. Inspection is easier if the
front wheel is removed.
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WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle sothere is no danger of it falling over.