2000 YAMAHA XVS650 battery replacement

Tool kit ................................................................ 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication ................ 6-2
Panel removal and installation............................ 6-5
Panel A ............................................................... 6-6
Panel B ............................................................... 6-7
Spark plugs ........................................................ 6-7
Engine oil............................................................ 6-9
Final gear oil ..................................................... 6-11
Air filter ............................................................. 6-12
Carburetor adjustment...................................... 6-13
Idle speed adjustment ...................................... 6-14
Throttle cable free play inspection .................... 6-15
Valve clearance adjustment.............................. 6-15
Tires ................................................................. 6-15
Wheels ............................................................. 6-17
Clutch lever free play adjustment ..................... 6-18
Front brake lever free play
adjustment ...................................................... 6-19
Rear brake pedal height and free play
adjustment ...................................................... 6-20
Brake light switch adjustment ........................... 6-21
Checking the front brake pads and
rear brake shoes ............................................ 6-21
Inspecting the brake fluid level.......................... 6-22
Brake fluid replacement .................................... 6-22
Cable inspection and lubrication ....................... 6-23
Throttle cable and grip lubrication..................... 6-23
Brake and shift pedal lubrication....................... 6-23
Brake and clutch lever lubrication ..................... 6-24
Sidestand lubrication ........................................ 6-24
Front fork inspection ......................................... 6-25
Steering inspection ........................................... 6-25
Wheel bearings ................................................. 6-26
Battery .............................................................. 6-26
Fuse replacement ............................................. 6-27
Headlight bulb replacement .............................. 6-28
Turn signal and taillight bulb replacement......... 6-29
Supporting the motorcycle ................................ 6-30
Front wheel removal ......................................... 6-31
Front wheel installation ..................................... 6-31
Rear wheel removal .......................................... 6-32
Rear wheel installation...................................... 6-33
Troubleshooting ................................................ 6-34
Troubleshooting chart ....................................... 6-35

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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9Battery storage
When the motorcycle is not used for a
month or longer, remove the battery,
fully charge it and store it in a cool, dry
place.
EC000102
CAUTION:l
Completely recharge the bat-
tery before storing. Storing a
discharged battery can cause
permanent battery damage.
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Use a battery charger designed
for a sealed-type (MF) battery.
Using a conventional battery
charger will cause battery
damage. If you do not have a
sealed-type battery charger,
contact your Yamaha dealer.
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Always make sure the connec-
tions are correct when reinstall-ing the battery.
1. Fuse block
2. Main fuse
3. Spare fuse
EAU00825*
Fuse replacementThe fuses are located behind panel B.
(See page 6-5 for panel removal pro-
cedures.)
If a fuse is blown, turn off the main
switch and the switch of the circuit in
question. Install a new fuse of proper
amperage. Turn on the switches and
see if the electrical device operates. If
the fuse immediately blows again, con-
sult a Yamaha dealer.
1. Ignition fuse
2. Signaling system fuse
3. Headlight fuse
4. Carburetor heater fuse
5. Spare fuse
EC000103
CAUTION:
Do not use fuses of higher amper-
age rating than those recommend-
ed. Substitution of a fuse of
improper rating can cause exten-
sive electrical system damage andpossibly a fire.

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