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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-11
6
EAU03715
Cleaning the air filter element The air filter element should be cleaned
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Clean the air filter element more fre-
quently if you are riding in unusually
wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove the seats. (See page 3-7
for seat removal and installation
procedures.)
2. Remove the fuel tank bolts.3. Lift the front of the fuel tank to po-
sition it away from the air filter
case. (Do not remove the fuel
tank!)
EW000071
WARNING
_ l
Make sure that the fuel tank is
well supported.
l
Do not tilt or pull the fuel tank
too much, otherwise the fuel
hoses may come loose, which
could cause fuel leakage.
_4. Remove the air filter case cover
screw.5. Slide the air filter case cover so as
to unhook the tab on the rear of
the cover from the holder on the
frame, and then lift the air filter
case cover without removing it.
1. Fuel tank
2. Bolt (´ 3)
1. Screw
1. Air filter case cover
2. Tab
3. Holder
4. Air filter element
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6 6. Pull the air filter element out.
7. Lightly tap the air filter element to
remove most of the dust and dirt,
and then blow the remaining dirt
out with compressed air as shown.
If the air filter element is damaged,
replace it.
8. Insert the air filter element into the
air filter case.
EC000082
CAUTION:_ l
Make sure that the air filter ele-
ment is properly seated in the
air filter case.
l
The engine should never be op-
erated without the air filter ele-
ment installed, otherwise the
piston(s) and/or cylinder(s) may
become excessively worn.
_9. Place the air filter case cover in the
original position, and then install
the screw.
10. Install the fuel tank by installing the
bolts.
EW000131
WARNING
_ Make sure that the fuel hoses and
vacuum hose are properly connect-
ed and routed, and not pinched. Re-
place any damaged hoses. _
EC000086
CAUTION:_ When installing the fuel tank bolts,
make sure that the washers, rubber
dampers and spacers are posi-
tioned properly. _11. Install the seats.
1. Air filter element
1. Washer
2. Rubber damper
3. Spacer
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8-1
8
EAU01038
8-SPECIFICATIONSSpecificationsCS-01E
Model XV535
Dimensions
Overall length 2,225 mm (except for N, S, SF)
2,250 mm (for N, S, SF)
Overall width 780 mm
Overall height 1,120 mm
Seat hight 720 mm
Wheelbase 1,520 mm
Ground clearance 160 mm
Minimum turning radius 2,900 mm
Basic weight (with oil and full
fuel tank)
195 kg (except for A)
197 kg (for A)
Engine
Engine type Air-cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement V-type, 2-cylinder
Displacement 535 cm
3
Bore ´ Stroke 76.0 ´ 59.0 mm
Compression ratio 9:1
Starting system Electric starter
Lubrication system Wet sumpEngine oil
Ty p e
Recommended engine oil
classification API Service SE, SF, SG type or
higher
Quantity
Without oil filter element
replacement 2.6 L
With oil filter element
replacement 2.8 L
Total amount (dry engine) 3.2 L
-20 -10 0
10 20 30
40
50 °C
SAE 10W–30
SAE 15W–40SAE 20W–40SAE 20W–50
SAE 10W–40
CAUTION:Be sure to use motor oils that do not contain anti-friction
modifiers. Passenger car motor oils (often labeled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II”) contain anti-friction additives
which will cause clutch and/or starter clutch slippage, result-
ing in reduced component life and poor engine performance.
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
Final gear oil
Type Hypoid gear oil SAE 80
(API GL4) or multigrade hypoid
gear oil SAE 80W-90
Quantity 0.19 L
Air filterDry type element
Fuel
Ty p e
Regular unleaded gasoline
Fuel tank capacity 13.5 L
Fuel reserve amount 2.5 L
Carburetor
Manufacturer MIKUNI
Model ´ quantity BDS34 ´ 2
Spark plug
Manufacturer/model NGK / BPR6ES or
DENSO / W20EPR-U
Gap 0.7–0.8 mm
Clutch typeWet, multiple-disc
Transmission
Primary reduction system Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio 1.944
Secondary reduction system Shaft drive
Secondary reduction ratio 3.071
Transmission type Constant mesh, 5-speed
Operation Left footGear ratio
1st 2.714
2nd 1.900
3rd 1.458
4th 1.167
5th 0.967
Chassis
Frame type Pressed backbone
Caster angle 31.5°
Trail 125 mm
Tires
Front
Type Tube tire
Size 3.00-19 49S
Manufacturer/
model Bridgestone / L303A
Dunlop / F14G
Rear
Type Tube tire
Size 140/90-15 M/C 70S
Manufacturer/
model Bridgestone / G508
Dunlop / K425
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10-INDEXAAir filter element, cleaning ...................... 6-11BBattery ................................................... 6-29
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ............................................ 6-25
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ............................................ 6-25
Brake fluid, changing ............................. 6-23
Brake fluid level, checking...................... 6-22
Brake lever...............................................3-4
Brake lever free play, adjusting .............. 6-19
Brake light switch, adjusting ................... 6-21
Brake pads and shoes, checking ........... 6-21
Brake pedal..............................................3-4
Brake pedal position and free play,
adjusting .............................................. 6-19CCables, checking and lubricating............ 6-23
Carburetors, adjusting............................ 6-13
Care.........................................................7-1
Clutch lever ..............................................3-3
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............. 6-18
Conversion table ......................................8-5DDimmer switch .........................................3-2
EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-4
Engine oil and oil filter element ................ 6-7
Engine stop switch................................... 3-3FFinal gear oil ............................................ 6-9
Front fork, checking ............................... 6-27
Fuel ......................................................... 3-5
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ......... 5-4
Fuel reserve switch.................................. 3-3
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-5
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-31HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-2
Headlight bulb, replacing ....................... 6-31
Helmet holder .......................................... 3-9
High beam indicator light ......................... 3-1
Horn switch ............................................. 3-2IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Idling speed, adjusting ........................... 6-13
Ignition circuit cut-off system.................. 3-10
Indicator lights ......................................... 3-1KKey identification number ........................ 9-1
LLight switch ..............................................3-3MMain switch ..............................................3-1
Model label ..............................................9-2NNeutral indicator light ...............................3-1PParking.....................................................5-5
Part locations ...........................................2-1
Pass switch ..............................................3-2
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ......................................................6-2
Pre-operation check list ............................4-1SSafety information ....................................1-1
Seats .......................................................3-7
Passenger seat...................................3-7
Rider seat ...........................................3-8
Shifting .....................................................5-3
Shift pedal ................................................3-4
Shift points (for Switzerland only) .............5-3
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting .....3-9
Sidestand ...............................................3-10
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .......6-25
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