PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-18
6
EW000079
WARNING
@ l
Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Besides
being illegal, operating the
motorcycle with excessively
worn tires decreases riding sta-
bility and can lead to loss of
control.
l
The replacement of all wheel-
and brake-related parts, includ-
ing the tires, should be left to a
Yamaha dealer, who has the
necessary professional knowl-
edge and experience.
@Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with tube
tires.
EW000078
WARNING
@ l
The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and de-
sign, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the motor-
cycle cannot be guaranteed.
l
After extensive tests, only the
tires listed below have been ap-
proved for this model by
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
@CE-10E
CE-10EEAU00681
WARNING
@ l
Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Besides
being illegal, operating the
motorcycle with excessively
worn tires decreases riding sta-
bility and can lead to loss of
control.
l
The replacement of all wheel-
and brake-related parts, includ-
ing the tires, should be left to a
Yamaha dealer, who has the
necessary professional knowl-
edge and experience.
l
It is not recommended to patch
a punctured tube. If unavoid-
able, however, patch the tube
very carefully and replace it as
soon as possible with a high-
quality product.
@
FRONT (XVS650)
Manufacturer Size Model
Bridgestone 100/90-19 57S L309
Dunlop 100/90-19 57S F24
REAR (XVS650)
Manufacturer Size Model
Bridgestone 170/80-15 M/C 77S G546
Dunlop 170/80-15 M/C 77S K555
FRONT (XVS650A)
Manufacturer Size Model
Bridgestone 130/90-16 67S G703
Dunlop 130/90-16 67S D404F
REAR (XVS650A)
Manufacturer Size Model
Bridgestone 170/80-15 M/C 77S G702
Dunlop 170/80-15 M/C 77S D404G
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-4
8
Wheels
XVS650
Front
Type Spoke wheel
Size 19 ´ MT 2.50
Rear
Type Spoke wheel
Size 15 M/C ´ MT 3.50
XVS650A
Front
Type Spoke wheel
Size 16 ´ MT 3.00
Rear
Type Spoke wheel
Size 15 M/C ´ MT 3.50
Brakes
Front
Type Single disc brake
Operation Right hand
Fluid DOT 4
Rear
Type Drum brake
Operation Right footSuspension
Front Telescopic fork
Rear Swingarm (monocross)
Spring/shock absorber
Front Coil spring / oil damper
Rear Coil spring / gas-oil damper
Wheel travel
XVS650
Front 140 mm
Rear 86 mm
XVS650A
Front 140 mm
Rear 98 mm
Electrical systems
Ignition system Transistorized coil ignition
(digital)
Charging system
Type A.C. magneto
Standard output 14 V, 20 A @ 5,000 r/min
Battery
Type GT12B-4
Voltage, capacity 12 V, 10 Ah
Headlight typeQuartz bulb (halogen)
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