INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-8
3
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CAUTION:@ Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted surfac-
es or plastic parts. @
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NOTE:@ If knocking (or pinging) occurs, use
gasoline of a different brand or with a
higher octane grade. @
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Fuel cock The fuel cock supplies fuel from the
tank to the carburetors while also filter-
ing it.
The fuel cock lever positions are ex-
plained as follows and shown in the
illustrations.
OFF
With the fuel cock lever in this position,
fuel will not flow. Always turn the fuel
cock lever to this position when the en-
gine is not running.ON
With the fuel cock lever in this position,
fuel flows to the carburetors. Turn the
fuel cock lever to this position when
starting the engine and riding. Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a
research octane number of 91 or
higher
Fuel tank capacity:
Total amount:
16 L
Reserve amount:
3 L1. Arrow mark positioned over “OFF”Off position
1. Arrow mark positioned over “ON”Normal position
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
Quantity
Without oil filter element
replacement 2.6 L
With oil filter element
replacement 2.8 L
Total amount (dry engine) 3.2 L
Final gear oil
Type Hypoid gear oil SAE 80
(API GL4) or multigrade hypoid
gear oil SAE 80W-90
Final gear case capacity 0.19 L
Air filterDry type element
Fuel
Type Regular unleaded gasoline
Fuel tank capacity 16 L
Reserve amount 3 L
Carburetor
Manufacturer MIKUNI
Model ´ quantity BDS28 ´ 2
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.
Spark plug
Manufacturer/model NGK / DPR7EA-9 or
DENSO / X22EPR-U9
Gap 0.8– 0.9 mm
Clutch typeWet, multiple-disc
Transmission
Primary reduction system Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio 1.789
Secondary reduction system Shaft drive
Secondary reduction ratio 3.070
Transmission type Constant-mesh 5-speed
Operation Left foot
Gear ratio 1st 2.714
2nd 1.900
3rd 1.458
4th 1.167
5th 0.967
Chassis
Frame type Double cradle
Caster angle 35°
Tr a i l
XVS650 153 mm
XVS650A 145 mm
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