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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10-INDEXAAir filter element, cleaning ...................... 6-13
Anti-theft alarm ........................................3-3BBattery ................................................... 6-29
Brake and clutch levers, checking
and lubricating ..................................... 6-26
Brake and shift pedals, checking
and lubricating ..................................... 6-26
Brake fluid, changing ............................. 6-25
Brake fluid level, checking...................... 6-24
Brake lever...............................................3-6
Brake lever free play, adjusting .............. 6-20
Brake light switch (rear), adjusting ......... 6-22
Brake pads and shoes, checking ........... 6-23
Brake pedal..............................................3-6
Brake pedal position and free play,
adjusting .............................................. 6-21CCables, checking and lubricating............ 6-25
Carburetors, adjusting............................ 6-14
Care.........................................................7-1
Clutch lever ..............................................3-5
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............. 6-19
Conversion table ......................................8-6DDimmer switch .........................................3-4EEngine break-in........................................5-4
Engine oil and oil filter element.................6-9
Engine stop switch ...................................3-4
Engine trouble warning light .................... 3-2FFinal gear oil .......................................... 6-11
Front fork, checking ............................... 6-27
Fuel ......................................................... 3-7
Fuel cock ................................................. 3-8
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ......... 5-4
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-7
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-31HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-3
Headlight bulb, replacing ....................... 6-32
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-12
High beam indicator light ......................... 3-2
Horn switch ............................................. 3-4IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Idling speed, adjusting ........................... 6-15
Ignition circuit cut-off system.................. 3-16
Indicator and warning lights ..................... 3-2KKey identification number ........................ 9-1LLight switch.............................................. 3-4
Luggage strap holders ........................... 3-15MMain switch/steering lock ......................... 3-1
Model label .............................................. 9-2
NNeutral indicator light ...............................3-2PPanels, removing and installing ................6-5
Parking.....................................................5-5
Part locations ...........................................2-1
Pass switch ..............................................3-4
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .....................................6-2
Pre-operation check list ............................4-1SSafety information ....................................1-1
Seats (XVS650) .....................................3-10
Passenger seat.................................3-10
Rider seat .........................................3-10
Seats (XVS650A) ...................................3-11
Passenger seat.................................3-11
Rider seat .........................................3-11
Shifting .....................................................5-3
Shift pedal (XVS650)................................3-5
Shift pedal (XVS650A) .............................3-5
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ......3-14
Sidestand ...............................................3-15
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .......6-27
Spark plugs, checking ..............................6-7
Specifications ...........................................8-1
Speedometer unit.....................................3-3
Starter (choke) knob.................................3-9
Starting a warm engine ............................5-2
Starting the engine ...................................5-1
Start switch ..............................................3-4
Steering, checking..................................6-28
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