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6 To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter element replace-
ment)
1. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and drain bolt to drain the oil from
the crankcase.
NOTE:_ Skip steps 4–7 if the oil filter element is
not being replaced. _4. Remove the outer and inner oil fil-
ter element covers by removing
the bolts.
1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Oil pan
1. Oil filter element outer cover
2. Bolt (× 3)Right side
1. Oil filter element inner cover
2. Bolt (× 5)
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65. Remove the oil filter element and
O-ring.
6. Install a new oil filter element and
the O-ring.
7. Install the oil filter element covers
by installing the bolts.
8. Install the engine oil drain bolt, and
then tighten it to the specified
torque.9. Add the specified amount of the
recommended oil, and then install
and tighten the oil filler cap.
EC000072*
CAUTION:_
In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives with
the oil or use oils of a “CD”
grade or higher. In addition, do
not use oils labeled “ENERGY
CONSERVING II” or higher.
Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
_10. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
immediately turn the engine off
and check for the cause.
11. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
1. Oil filter element
2. O-ringTightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
43 Nm (4.3 m·kgf)
Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter element
replacement:
2.6 L
With oil filter element
replacement:
2.8 L
Total amount (dry engine):
3.2 L
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6
EAU04083
Final gear oil The final gear case must be checked
for oil leakage before each ride. If any
leakage is found, have a Yamaha deal-
er check and repair the motorcycle. In
addition, the final gear oil level must be
checked and the oil changed as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
EW000066
WARNING
_
Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the final gear case.
Make sure that no oil gets on
the tire or wheel.
_To check the final gear oil level
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.
NOTE:_
The final gear oil level must be
checked on a cold engine.
Make sure that the motorcycle is
positioned straight up when
checking the oil level. A slight tilt to
the side can result in a false read-
ing.
_2. Remove the oil filler bolt, and then
check the oil level in the final gear
case.
NOTE:_ The oil level should be at the brim of
the filler hole. _3. If the oil is below the brim of the fill-
er hole, add sufficient oil of the rec-
ommended type to raise it to the
correct level.
To change the final gear oil
1. Place an oil pan under the final
gear case to collect the used oil.
2. Remove the oil filler bolt and drain
bolt to drain the oil from the final
gear case.
3. Install the final gear oil drain bolt,
and then tighten it to the specified
torque.
4. Add the recommended final gear
oil to the brim of the filler hole.
1. Final gear oil drain bolt
2. Final gear oil filler bolt
3. Correct oil level
Tightening torque:
Final gear oil drain bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf)
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6
NOTE:_ GL4 is a quality rating. Hypoid gear oils
rated GL5 or GL6 may also be used. _5. Install and tighten the oil filler bolt.
6. Check the final gear case for oil
leakage. If oil is leaking, check for
the cause.
EAU00586*
Cleaning the air filter element The air filter element should be cleaned
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Clean the air filter element more fre-
quently if you are riding in unusually
wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.
2. Pull the air filter element out.3. Lightly tap the air filter element to
remove most of the dust and dirt,
and then blow the remaining dirt
out with compressed air as shown.
If the air filter element is damaged,
replace it. Recommended final gear oil:
Hypoid gear oil SAE 80 (API GL4)
or multi-grade hypoid gear oil
SAE 80W-90
Oil quantity:
0.19 L1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw (× 3)
1. Air filter element
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6 4. Insert the air filter element into the
air filter case as shown.
EC000082*
CAUTION:@
Make sure that the air filter ele-
ment is properly seated in the
air filter case.
The engine should never be op-
erated without the air filter ele-
ment installed, otherwise the
pistons and/or cylinders may
become excessively worn.
@5. Install the air filter case cover by
aligning the match marks and in-
stalling the screws.
EAU00630
Adjusting the carburetors The carburetors are important parts of
the engine and require very sophisti-
cated adjustment. Therefore, most car-
buretor adjustments should be left to a
Yamaha dealer, who has the neces-
sary professional knowledge and expe-
rience. The adjustment described in
the following section, however, may be
serviced by the owner as part of routine
maintenance.
EC000095
CAUTION:@ The carburetors have been set and
extensively tested at the Yamaha
factory. Changing these settings
without sufficient technical knowl-
edge may result in poor perfor-
mance of or damage to the engine. @
1. Air filter element holder
2. Projection
3. Slot
1. Match marks
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6
EAU01168
Adjusting the engine idling
speed The engine idling speed must be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted as
follows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.NOTE:@ A diagnostic tachometer is needed to
make this adjustment. @1. Attach the tachometer to the spark
plug lead.
2. Start the engine and warm it up for
several minutes at 1,000–
2,000 r/min while occasionally rev-
ving it to 4,000–5,000 r/min.NOTE:@ The engine is warm when it quickly re-
sponds to the throttle. @
3. Check the engine idling speed
and, if necessary, adjust it to spec-
ification by turning the throttle stop
screw. To increase the engine
idling speed, turn the screw in di-
rection
a. To decrease the engine
idling speed, turn the screw in di-
rection
b.NOTE:@ If the specified idling speed cannot be
obtained as described above, have a
Yamaha dealer make the adjustment. @
EAU00635
Adjusting the throttle cable
free play The throttle cable free play should
measure 4–6 mm at the throttle grip.
Periodically check the throttle cable
free play and, if necessary, have a
Yamaha dealer adjust it.
1. Throttle stop screw
Engine idling speed:
1,150–1,250 r/min
a. Throttle cable free play
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EAU00637
Adjusting the valve clearance The valve clearance changes with use,
resulting in improper air-fuel mixture
and/or engine noise. To prevent this
from occurring, the valve clearance
must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
EAU03362
Tires To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the following points
regarding the specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted
before each ride.
EW000082
WARNING
@
The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the temperature
of the tires equals the ambient
temperature).
The tire air pressure must be
adjusted in accordance with the
riding speed and with the total
weight of rider, passenger, car-
go, and accessories approved
for this model.
@XVS650CE-01E
CE-07E
1. Tire sidewall
a. Tire tread depth
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Load* Front Rear
Up to 90 kg200 kPa
(2.00 kgf/cm
2,
2.00 bar)225 kPa
(2.25 kgf/cm
2,
2.25 bar)
90 kg–maximum200 kPa
(2.00 kgf/cm
2,
2.00 bar)250 kPa
(2.50 kgf/cm
2,
2.50 bar)
Maximum load* 180 kg
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories
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6XVS650A
CE-01E
CE-07E
EWA00012
WARNING
@ Because loading has an enormous
impact on the handling, braking,
performance and safety characteris-
tics of your motorcycle, you should
keep the following precautions in
mind.
NEVER OVERLOAD THE
MOTORCYCLE! Operation of an
overloaded motorcycle may re-
sult in tire damage, loss of con-
trol, or severe injury. Make sure
that the total weight of rider,
passenger, cargo, and accesso-ries does not exceed the speci-
fied maximum load for the
vehicle.
Do not carry along loosely
packed items, which can shift
during a ride.
Securely pack the heaviest
items close to the center of the
motorcycle and distribute the
weight evenly on both sides.
Adjust the suspension and tire
air pressure with regard to the
load.
Check the tire condition and air
pressure before each ride.
@
Tire inspection
The tires must be checked before each
ride. If the center tread depth reaches
the specified limit, if the tire has a nail
or glass fragments in it, or if the side-
wall is cracked, have a Yamaha dealer
replace the tire immediately.CE-08ENOTE:@ The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always comply
with the local regulations. @
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Load* Front Rear
Up to 90 kg225 kPa
(2.25 kgf/cm
2,
2.25 bar)225 kPa
(2.25 kgf/cm
2,
2.25 bar)
90 kg–maximum225 kPa
(2.25 kgf/cm
2,
2.25 bar)250 kPa
(2.50 kgf/cm
2,
2.50 bar)
Maximum load* 200 kg
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories
Minimum tire tread depth
(front and rear)1.6 mm
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