INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-2
3
EAU00048
(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the taillight
and auxiliary light are on, but all other
electrical systems are off. The key can
be removed.
The steering must be locked before the
key can be turned to “”.
ECA00043
CAUTION:_ Do not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-
wise the battery may discharge. _
EAU03034
Indicator and warning lights
EAU00063
High beam indicator light “”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU00057
Turn signal indicator light “”
This indicator light flashes when the
turn signal switch is pushed to the left
or right.
EAU00061
Neutral indicator light “”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
EAU04238
Engine trouble warning light “”
This warning light comes on or flashes
when an electrical circuit monitoring
the engine is defective. When this oc-
curs, have a Yamaha dealer check the
self-diagnosis system.NOTE:_ This warning light comes on for a few
seconds when the key is turned to
“ON”, but this does not indicate a mal-
function. _
1. High beam indicator light “”
2. Turn signal indicator light “”
3. Neutral indicator light “”
4. Engine trouble warning light “”
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EAU00372
5-OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
EAU00373
WARNING
@
Become thoroughly familiar
with all operating controls and
their functions before riding.
Consult a Yamaha dealer re-
garding any control or function
that you do not thoroughly un-
derstand.
Never start the engine or oper-
ate it in a closed area for any
length of time. Exhaust fumes
are poisonous, and inhaling
them can cause loss of con-
sciousness and death within a
short time. Always make sure
that there is adequate ventila-
tion.
Before starting out, make sure
that the sidestand is up. If the
sidestand is not raised com-
pletely, it could contact the
ground and distract the opera-
tor, resulting in a possible loss
of control.
@
EAU04192*
Starting the engine In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met:
The transmission is in the neutral
position.
The transmission is in gear with
the clutch lever pulled and the
sidestand up.
EW000054
WARNING
_
Before starting the engine,
check the function of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system ac-
cording to the procedure
described on page 3-18.
Never ride with the sidestand
down.
_
1. Turn the fuel cock lever to “ON”.
2. Turn the key to “ON” and make
sure that the engine stop switch is
set to “”.
3. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position.NOTE:_ When the transmission is in the neutral
position, the neutral indicator light
should be on, otherwise have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-
cuit. _4. Turn the starter (choke) on and
completely close the throttle. (See
page 3-10 for starter (choke) oper-
ation.)
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5-2
5 5. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
NOTE:_ If the engine fails to start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, and
then try again. Each starting attempt
should be as short as possible to pre-
serve the battery. Do not crank the en-
gine more than 10 seconds on any one
attempt. _
ECA00101
CAUTION:_ The engine trouble warning light
should come on when the key is
turned to “ON”, and then go off after
a few seconds. If the engine troublewarning light comes on or flashes
after starting, immediately stop the
engine, and have a Yamaha dealer
check the self-diagnosis system.
_6. After starting the engine, move the
starter (choke) knob back halfway.
ECA00055
CAUTION:_ For maximum engine life, always
warm the engine up before starting
off. Never accelerate hard when the
engine is cold! _7. When the engine is warm, turn the
starter (choke) off.NOTE:_ The engine is warm when it responds
normally to the throttle with the starter
(choke) turned off. _
EAU01258
Starting a warm engine Follow the same procedure as for start-
ing a cold engine with the exception
that the starter (choke) is not required
when the engine is warm.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Owner’s tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart ......... 6-2
Removing and installing panels ........................... 6-5
Checking the spark plugs .................................... 6-7
Engine oil and oil filter element ............................ 6-9
Final gear oil ...................................................... 6-12
Cleaning the air filter element ............................ 6-13
Adjusting the carburetors ................................... 6-14
Adjusting the engine idling speed ...................... 6-15
Adjusting the throttle cable free play .................. 6-15
Adjusting the valve clearance ............................ 6-16
Tires ................................................................... 6-16
Spoke wheels .................................................... 6-19
Adjusting the clutch lever free play .................... 6-19
Adjusting the brake lever free play ..................... 6-20
Adjusting the brake pedal position and
free play ........................................................... 6-21
Adjusting the rear brake light switch .................. 6-22
Checking the front brake pads and
rear brake shoes .............................................. 6-23
Checking the brake fluid level ............................ 6-24
Changing the brake fluid .................................... 6-25Checking and lubricating the cables ................. 6-25
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and
cable ............................................................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the brake and
shift pedals ...................................................... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers .................................................... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ............ 6-27
Checking the front fork ...................................... 6-27
Checking the steering ....................................... 6-28
Checking the wheel bearings ............................ 6-29
Battery ............................................................... 6-29
Replacing the fuses .......................................... 6-31
Replacing the headlight bulb ............................. 6-32
Replacing a turn signal light bulb or the tail/
brake light bulb ................................................ 6-33
Supporting the motorcycle ................................ 6-34
Front wheel ....................................................... 6-35
Rear wheel ........................................................ 6-36
Troubleshooting ................................................. 6-38
Troubleshooting chart ........................................ 6-39
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6-8
6 2. Remove the spark plug as shown,
with the spark plug wrench includ-
ed in the owner’s tool kit.
To check the spark plugs
1. Check that the porcelain insulator
around the center electrode on
each spark plug is a medium-to-
light tan (the ideal color when the
motorcycle is ridden normally).
2. Check that all spark plugs installed
in the engine have the same color.
NOTE:@ If any spark plug shows a distinctly dif-
ferent color, the engine could be defec-
tive. Do not attempt to diagnose such
problems yourself. Instead, have a
Yamaha dealer check the motorcycle. @3. Check each spark plug for elec-
trode erosion and excessive car-
bon or other deposits, and replace
it if necessary.
To install a spark plug
1. Measure the spark plug gap with a
wire thickness gauge and, if nec-
essary, adjust the gap to specifica-
tion.
2. Clean the surface of the spark
plug gasket and its mating sur-
face, and then wipe off any grime
from the spark plug threads.
3. Install the spark plug with the
spark plug wrench, and then tight-
en it to the specified torque.
1. Spark plug wrench
Specified spark plug:
DPR7EA-9 (NGK) or
X22EPR-U9 (DENSO)
a. Spark plug gapSpark plug gap:
0.8–0.9 mm
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6-9
6
NOTE:@ If a torque wrench is not available when
installing a spark plug, a good estimate
of the correct torque is 1/4–1/2 turn
past finger tight. However, the spark
plug should be tightened to the speci-
fied torque as soon as possible. @4. Install the spark plug cap.
EAU03835*
Engine oil and oil filter
element The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter ele-
ment replaced at the intervals specified
in the periodic maintenance and lubri-
cation chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.NOTE:_ Make sure that the motorcycle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking the oil
level. A slight tilt to the side can result in
a false reading. _2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set-
tles, and then check the oil level
through the check window located
at the bottom-left side of the crank-
case.
NOTE:_ The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks. _4. If the engine oil is below the mini-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level. Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
18 Nm (1.8 m·kgf)1. Engine oil level check window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
4. Engine oil filler capLeft side
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6-12
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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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........................................5-5
Engine oil and oil filter element.................6-9
Engine stop switch ...................................3-4
Engine trouble warning light .................... 3-2FFinal gear oil .......................................... 6-12
Front fork, checking ............................... 6-27
Fuel ......................................................... 3-7
Fuel cock ................................................. 3-9
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 ........................................ 3-13
High beam indicator light ......................... 3-2
Horn switch ............................................. 3-4IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Idling speed, adjusting ........................... 6-15
Ignition circuit cut-off system.................. 3-17
Indicator and warning lights ..................... 3-2KKey identification number ........................ 9-1LLight switch.............................................. 3-4
Luggage strap holders ........................... 3-16MMain 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) .....................................3-11
Passenger seat.................................3-11
Rider seat .........................................3-11
Seats (XVS650A) ...................................3-12
Passenger seat.................................3-12
Rider seat .........................................3-12
Shifting .....................................................5-3
Shift pedal (XVS650)................................3-5
Shift pedal (XVS650A) .............................3-5
Shift points (for Switzerland only) .............5-4
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ......3-15
Sidestand ...............................................3-17
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .......6-27
Spark plugs, checking ..............................6-7
Specifications ...........................................8-1
Speedometer unit.....................................3-3
Starter (choke) knob...............................3-10
Starting a warm engine ............................5-2
Starting the engine ...................................5-1
Start switch ..............................................3-4
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