2000 YAMAHA XVS650 height

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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a. Pedal height
b. Free play
EAU00711
Rear brake pedal height and
free play adjustment
EW000104
WARNING
It is advisable to have a Yamahadealer make this adjustment.
The brake pedal height should be ad-
justed before adjusting the brake pedal
free play.
Pedal height
The brake pedal should be positioned
approximately 85 mm above the top of
the footrest.
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting bolta. Loosen the locknut.
b. Turn the adjusting bolt in direction
a to raise pedal height or in di-
rection b to lower pedal height.
c. Tighten the locknut.
1. Adjusting nut
EW000105
WARNING
After adjusting the pedal height ad-just brake pedal free play.
Free play
The brake pedal free play should be
adjusted to 20 ~ 30 mm at the brake
pedal end. Turn the adjusting nut on
the brake rod in direction a to in-
crease free play or in direction b to
decrease free play.

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SPECIFICATIONS
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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
EAU01038

INDEX
Pass switch .............................................. 3-3
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication .............................................. 6-2
Pre-operation check list ........................... 4-1
R
Rear brake pedal ..................................... 3-6
Rear brake pedal height and free play
adjustment ........................................... 6-20
Rear shock absorber adjustment ........... 3-14
Rear wheel installation ........................... 6-33
Rear wheel removal ............................... 6-32
Right view (XVS650) ................................ 2-2
Right view (XVS650A) ............................. 2-4
S
Seats (for XVS650) .................................. 3-9
Seats (for XVS650A) .............................. 3-11
Shift pedal ................................................ 3-5
Shifting ..................................................... 5-4
Sidestand ............................................... 3-15
Sidestand lubrication .............................. 6-24
Sidestand/clutch switch operation
check ................................................... 3-16
Spark plugs .............................................. 6-7
Specifications ........................................... 8-1
Speedometer ............................................ 3-2
Start switch ............................................... 3-4
Starter (choke) “ ” ................................. 3-9
Starting a warm engine ............................ 5-4
Starting the engine ................................... 5-1
Steering inspection ................................. 6-25
Storage ..................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment ............................ 3-13
Supporting the motorcycle ..................... 6-30
T
Throttle cable and grip lubrication .......... 6-23
Throttle cable free play inspection ......... 6-15
Tips for reducing fuel consumption .......... 5-5
Tires ....................................................... 6-15
Tool kit ...................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting ..................................... 6-34
Troubleshooting chart ............................ 6-35
Turn indicator light .................................... 3-2
Turn signal and taillight bulb
replacement ......................................... 6-29
Turn signal switch .................................... 3-3
V
Valve clearance adjustment ................... 6-15
Vehicle identification number ................... 9-1
W
Wheel bearings ...................................... 6-26
Wheels ................................................... 6-17