2001 YAMAHA XVS650A maintenance

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6 To charge the battery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-
tery as soon as possible if it seems to
have discharged. Keep in mind that the
battery tends to discharge more quickly
if the motorcycle is equipped with op-
tional electrical accessories.
To store the battery
1. If the motorcycle will not be used
for more than one month, remove
the battery, fully charge it, and
then place it in a cool, dry place.
2. If the battery will be stored for
more than two months, check it at
least once a month and fully
charge it if necessary.
3. Fully charge the battery before in-
stallation.
4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals.
EC000102
CAUTION:@ l
Always keep the battery
charged. Storing a discharged
battery can cause permanent
battery damage.
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To charge a sealed-type (MF)
battery, a special (constant-
voltage) battery charger is re-
quired. Using a conventional
battery charger will damage the
battery. If you do not have ac-
cess to a sealed-type (MF) bat-
tery charger, have a Yamaha
dealer charge your battery.
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EAU00825
Replacing the fuses The fuses are located behind panel B.
(See page 6-6 for panel removal and
installation procedures.)
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off
the electrical circuit in question.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage.
EC000103
CAUTION:@ Do not use a fuse of a higher amper-
age rating than recommended to
avoid causing extensive damage to
the electrical system and possibly a
fire. @3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on
the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
1. Fuse box
2. Main fuse
3. Spare main fuse
1. Ignition fuse
2. Signaling system fuse
3. Headlight fuse
4. Carburetor heater fuse
5. Spare fuse
Specified fuses:
Main fuse: 30 A
Ignition fuse: 10 A
Signaling system fuse: 10 A
Headlight fuse: 15 A
Carburetor heater fuse: 15 A
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EAU00834
Replacing the headlight bulb This motorcycle is equipped with a
quartz bulb headlight. If the headlight
bulb burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove the headlight unit by re-
moving the screws.2. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the headlight
bulb cover.3. Unhook the headlight bulb holder,
and then remove the defective
bulb.
EW000119
WARNING
@ Headlight bulbs get very hot. There-
fore, keep flammable products away
from a lit headlight bulb, and do not
touch the bulb until it has cooled
down. @4. Place a new bulb into position, and
then secure it with the bulb holder.
1. Screw (´ 2)
1. Headlight coupler
2. Headlight bulb cover
1. Headlight bulb holder
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EC000105
CAUTION:@ Do not touch the glass part of the
headlight bulb to keep it free from
oil, otherwise the transparency of
the glass, the luminosity of the bulb,
and the bulb life will be adversely af-
fected. Thoroughly clean off any dirt
and fingerprints on the headlight
bulb using a cloth moistened with
alcohol or thinner. @5. Install the bulb cover, and then
connect the coupler.
6. Install the headlight unit by install-
ing the screws.
7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
EAU00855
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb or the tail/brake light
bulb 1. Remove the lens by removing the
screws.
2. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.3. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the
screws.
EC000108
CAUTION:@ Do not overtighten the screws, oth-
erwise the lens may break. @
1. Screw (´ 2)
1. Screw (´ 2)XVS650
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EAU01579
Supporting the motorcycle Since this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other maintenance
requiring the motorcycle to stand up-
right. Check that the motorcycle is in a
stable and level position before starting
any maintenance. A strong wooden
box can be placed under the engine for
added stability.
To service the front wheel
1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcycle
by using a motorcycle stand or, if
an additional motorcycle stand is
not available, by placing a jack un-
der the frame in front of the rear
wheel.
2. Raise the front wheel off the
ground by using a motorcycle
stand.To service the rear wheel
Raise the rear wheel off the ground by
using a motorcycle stand or, if a motor-
cycle stand is not available, by placing
a jack either under each side of the
frame in front of the rear wheel or under
each side of the swingarm.
1. Screw (´ 3)XVS650A
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EAU03239
Front wheel To remove the front wheel
EW000122
WARNING
@ l
It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer service the wheel.
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Securely support the motorcycle
so that there is no danger of it
falling over.
@1. Disconnect the speedometer ca-
ble from the front wheel.2. Loosen the front wheel axle pinch
bolt, then the wheel axle.
3. Lift the front wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 6-34.
4. Pull the wheel axle out, and then
remove the wheel.
ECA00048
CAUTION:@ Do not apply the brake after the
wheel has been removed together
with the brake disc, otherwise the
brake pads will be forced shut. @
EAU01394
To install the front wheel
1. Install the speedometer gear unit
into the wheel hub so that the pro-
jections mesh with the slots.
2. Lift the wheel up between the fork
legs.NOTE:@ Make sure that there is enough space
between the brake pads before insert-
ing the brake disc and that the slot in
the speedometer gear unit fits over the
retainer on the fork leg. @3. Insert the wheel axle.
1. Speedometer cable
1. Wheel axle
2. Front wheel axle pinch bolt
1. Speedometer gear unit
2. Speedometer cable
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6 4. Lower the front wheel so that it is
on the ground.
5. Push down hard on the handlebar
several times to check for proper
fork operation.
6. Tighten the wheel axle to the
specified torque.
7. Install the front wheel axle pinch
bolt, and then tighten it to the
specified torque.
8. Connect the speedometer cable.
EAU01350
Rear wheel To remove the rear wheel
EW000122
WARNING
@ l
It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer service the wheel.
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Securely support the motorcycle
so that there is no danger of it
falling over.
@1. Loosen the axle nut.
2. Disconnect the brake torque rod
from the brake shoe plate by re-
moving the bolt.
3. Loosen the brake torque rod bolt
at the swingarm.
4. Remove the brake pedal free play
adjusting nut, and then disconnect
the brake rod from the brake cam-
shaft lever.
5. Remove panel A. (See page 6-5
for panel removal and installation
procedures.) Tightening torque:
Wheel axle:
59 Nm (5.9 m·kg)
Tightening torque:
Front wheel axle pinch bolt:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kg)
1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
2. Brake camshaft lever
3. Brake rod
4. Bolt (shoe plate)
5. Brake torque rod
6. Bolt (swingarm)
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66. Remove the bolts that secure the
final gear case to the swingarm.
7. Lift the rear wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 6-34.
8. While supporting the drive shaft,
pull the rear wheel back to remove
the following parts as an assem-
bly: wheel, wheel axle, final gear
case, and drive shaft.
NOTE:@ Make sure to support the drive shaft as
it is being pulled out. @
EAU01563
To install the rear wheel
1. Install the rear wheel, wheel axle,
final gear case, and drive shaft by
pushing the wheel forward and
guiding the drive shaft into the
middle gear universal joint.
2. Install the final gear case bolts,
and then tighten them to the spec-
ified torque.3. Install the brake rod onto the brake
camshaft lever, and then install
the brake pedal free play adjusting
nut onto the brake rod.
4. Install the brake torque rod bolts,
and then tighten them to the spec-
ified torque.
5. Install the panel.
6. Lower the rear wheel so that it is
on the ground.
7. Tighten the axle nut to the speci-
fied torque.
8. Adjust the brake pedal free play.
(See page 6-21 for brake pedal
free play adjustment procedures.)
1. Bolt (´ 4)
2. Final gear case
3. Axle nut
1. Middle gear universal joint
2. Drive shaft
Tightening torque:
Final gear case bolt:
90 Nm (9.0 m·kg)
Tightening torque:
Brake torque rod bolt:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kg)
Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
92 Nm (9.2 m·kg)
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