PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-29
6
EAU01144
Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must
be checked at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. If there is play in the wheel
hub or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the wheel bearings.
EAU04242
Battery The battery is located behind panel B.
(See page 6-7 for panel removal and
installation procedures.)
This motorcycle is equipped with a
sealed-type (MF) battery, which does
not require any maintenance. There is
no need to check the electrolyte or to
add distilled water.
EC000101
CAUTION:_ Never attempt to remove the battery
cell seals, as this would permanent-
ly damage the battery. _
EW000116
WARNING
_
Electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous since it contains sul-
furic acid, which causes severe
burns. Avoid any contact with
skin, eyes or clothing and al-
ways shield your eyes when
working near batteries. In case
of contact, administer the fol-
lowing FIRST AID.EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty
of water.
INTERNAL: Drink large quan-
tities of water or milk and im-
mediately call a physician.
EYES: Flush with water for
15 minutes and seek prompt
medical attention.
Batteries produce explosive hy-
drogen gas. Therefore, keep
sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc.,
away from the battery and pro-
vide sufficient ventilation when
charging it in an enclosed
space.
KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
_
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-4
8
Wheels
XVS650
Front
Type Spoke wheel
Size 19 × MT 2.50
19 M/C × MT 2.50
Rear
Type Spoke wheel
Size 15 M/C × MT 3.50
XVS650A
Front
Type Spoke wheel
Size 16 × MT 3.00
16 M/C × MT 3.00
Rear
Type Spoke wheel
Size 15 M/C × MT 3.50
Brakes
Front
Type Single disc brake
Operation Right hand
Fluid DOT 4
Rear
Type Drum brake
Operation Right footSuspension
Front Telescopic fork
Rear Swingarm (monocross)
Spring/shock absorber
Front Coil spring / oil damper
Rear Coil spring / gas-oil damper
Wheel travel
XVS650
Front 140 mm
Rear 86 mm
XVS650A
Front 140 mm
Rear 98 mm
Electrical systems
Ignition system Transistorized coil ignition
(digital)
Charging system
Type A.C. magneto
Standard output 14 V, 20 A @ 5,000 r/min
Battery
Model GT12B-4
Voltage, capacity 12 V, 10 Ah
Headlight typeQuartz bulb (halogen)
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