2000 YAMAHA XVS650 seats

Main switch/Steering lock................................................................... 3-1
Indicator lights .................................................................................... 3-2
Speedometer ..................................................................................... 3-2
Antitheft alarm (optional) .................................................................... 3-3
Handlebar switches ............................................................................ 3-3
Clutch lever ........................................................................................ 3-5
Shift pedal .......................................................................................... 3-5
Front brake lever ................................................................................ 3-5
Rear brake pedal................................................................................ 3-6
Fuel tank cap ..................................................................................... 3-6
Fuel .................................................................................................... 3-7
Fuel tank breather hose ..................................................................... 3-7
Fuel cock ............................................................................................ 3-8
Starter (choke) “ ” .......................................................................... 3-9
Seats (for XVS650) ............................................................................ 3-9
Seats (for XVS650A) ........................................................................ 3-11
Helmet holder................................................................................... 3-12
Storage compartment ...................................................................... 3-13
Rear shock absorber adjustment ..................................................... 3-14
Luggage strap holders ..................................................................... 3-15
Sidestand ......................................................................................... 3-15
Sidestand/clutch switch operation check ......................................... 3-16
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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1. Starter (choke) “ ”
EAU02973
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).

ECA00038
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
EAU01889
Seats (for XVS650)
Passenger seat
To remove
Remove the nut and pull the seat up-
ward.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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9
XVS650

1. Bolt (
´
2)
2. Seat holder
3. Projection
To install
Insert the projection on the front of the
seat into the seat holder and install the
nut.
XVS650

1. Seat holder
2. Projection
Rider seat
To remove
1. Remove the passenger seat.
2. Remove the two bolts and pull the
seat upward.
To install1. Insert the projection on the front of
the seat into the seat holder and
install the bolts.
2. Install the passenger seat.NOTE:

Make sure that the seats are securely
fitted.

3-11
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
XVS650A

1. Bolt
EAU01888
Seats (for XVS650A)
Passenger seat
To remove
Remove the bolt and pull the seat up-
ward.
XVS650A

1. Seat holder
2. Projection (
´
2)
To install
Insert the projections on the front of the
seat into the holder and install the bolt.
XVS650A

1. Bolt
Rider seat
To remove
1. Remove the passenger seat.
2. Remove the bolt and pull the seat
upward.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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2
3
4
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7
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9
XVS650A

1. Seat holder
2. Projection
To install
1. Insert the projection on the front of
the seat into the holder and install
the bolt.
2. Install the passenger seat.NOTE:

Make sure that the seats are securely
fitted.
1. Helmet holder
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Helmet holder
To open the helmet holder, insert the
key in the lock and turn it as shown. To
lock the helmet holder, replace the
holder in its original position.
EW000030
WARNING
Never ride with a helmet in the hel-
met holder. The helmet may hit ob-
jects, causing loss of control andpossibly an accident.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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1. Position indicator
2. Adjusting ring
3. Extension bar
4. Special wrench
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Rear shock absorber adjust-
mentThis shock absorber is equipped with a
spring preload adjuster. Adjust spring
preload as follows:
1. Remove the passenger seat and
rider seat. (See page 3-9 for re-
moval procedures.)2. Use the special wrench and the
extension bar in the owner’s tool
kit to turn the adjusting ring. Turn
the adjusting ring in direction a
to increase spring preload and in
direction b to decrease spring
preload. Make sure that the ap-
propriate notch in the adjusting
ring is aligned with the position in-
dicator on the rear shock absorb-
er.
COPY CI-15ECI-15E3. Install the seats.
SoftStan-
dardHard
Adjusting
position12 3 4567
EAU00315
WARNING
This shock absorber contains high-
ly pressurized nitrogen gas. Read
and understand the following infor-
mation before handling the shock
absorber. The manufacturer cannot
be held responsible for property
damage or personal injury that may
result from improper handling.l
Do not tamper with or attempt
to open the cylinder assembly.
l
Do not subject the shock ab-
sorber to an open flame or oth-
er high heat source. This may
cause the unit to explode due
to excessive gas pressure.
l
Do not deform or damage the
cylinder in any way. Cylinder
damage will result in poor
damping performance.
l
Take your shock absorber to aYamaha dealer for any service.

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