2001 YAMAHA XVS650A wheel bolts

PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
4-2
4
NOTE:@ Pre-operation checks should be made each time the motorcycle is used. Such an inspection can be accomplished in a very
short time; and the added safety it assures is more than worth the time involved. @
EWA00033
WARNING
@ If any item in the Pre-operation check list is not working properly, have it inspected and repaired before operating
the motorcycle. @Control cables• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate if necessary.6-25
Wheels and tires• Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.6-16–6-19
Brake and shift pedals• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary.6-26
Brake and clutch levers• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.6-26
Sidestand• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pivot if necessary.6-27
Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
• Tighten if necessary.—
Instruments, lights, signals
and switches• Check operation.
• Correct if necessary.—
Sidestand switch• Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system.
• If system is defective, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle.3-15–3-16 ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-3
6
10
*Wheels• Check runout, spoke tightness and for damage.
• Tighten spokes if necessary.ÖÖÖÖ
11*Tires• Check tread depth and for damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.ÖÖÖÖ
12*Wheel bearings• Check bearing for looseness or damage.ÖÖÖÖ
13*Swingarm• Check operation and for excessive play.ÖÖÖÖ
• Lubricate with molybdenum disulfide grease. Every 50,000 km
14*Steering bearings• Check bearing play and steering for roughness.ÖÖÖÖÖ
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 20,000 km
15*Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.ÖÖÖÖ Ö
16 Sidestand• Check operation.
• Lubricate.ÖÖÖÖ Ö
17*Sidestand switch• Check operation.ÖÖÖÖÖ Ö
18*Front fork• Check operation and for oil leakage.ÖÖÖÖ
19*Rear shock absorber
assembly• Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.ÖÖÖÖ
20*Carburetors• Check starter (choke) operation.
• Adjust engine idling speed and synchronization.ÖÖÖÖÖ Ö
21 Engine oil• Change.ÖÖÖÖÖ Ö
22 Engine oil filter element•Replace.ÖÖÖ
23 Final gear oil• Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.ÖÖ Ö
• Change.ÖÖÖ
24*Front and rear brake
switches• Check operation.ÖÖÖÖÖ Ö
25 Moving parts and cables• Lubricate.ÖÖÖÖ Ö NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (´1,000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
1 10203040
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-37
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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