2006 YAMAHA XVS650A light

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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EAU20022
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 vehicle. In addi-
tion, 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.
WARNING
EWA10370


Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the final gear case.


Make sure that no oil gets on thetire or wheel.
To check the final gear oil level
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
NOTE:

The final gear oil level must be
checked on a cold engine.


Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the oil level. A slight tilt to the sidecan result in a false reading.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 thefiller 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.
NOTE:GL4 is a quality rating. Hypoid gear oilsrated GL5 or GL6 may also be used.
5. Install the oil filler bolt, and then
tighten it to the specified torque.
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, 17 ft·lbf)
Recommended final gear oil:
SAE80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Oil quantity:
0.19 L (0.20 US qt) (0.17 Imp.qt)
Tightening torque:
Final gear oil filler bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
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6 6. Check the final gear case for oil
leakage. If oil is leaking, check for
the cause.
EAU33381
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 bolts.
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.4. Insert the air filter element into the
air filter case as shown.1. Air filter case cover
2. Bolt
1. Air filter element
1. Air filter element holder
2. Projection
3. Slot
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6 Periodically check the brake pedal po-
sition and, if necessary, adjust it as fol-
lows.
1. Loosen the locknut at the brake
pedal.
2. To raise the brake pedal, turn the
adjusting bolt in direction (a). To
lower the brake pedal, turn the ad-
justing bolt in direction (b).
3. Tighten the locknut.
WARNING
EWA11230
After adjusting the brake pedal posi-
tion, the brake pedal free play mustbe adjusted.Brake pedal free play
The brake pedal free play should mea-
sure 20.0–30.0 mm (0.79–1.18 in) at
the brake pedal end. Periodically check
the brake pedal free play and, if neces-
sary, adjust it as follows.
To increase the brake pedal free play,
turn the adjusting nut at the brake rod in
direction (a). To decrease the brake
pedal free play, turn the adjusting nut in
direction (b).
EAU22270
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch The rear brake light switch, which is ac-
tivated by the brake pedal, is properly
adjusted when the brake light comes
on just before braking takes effect. If
necessary, adjust the brake light switch
as follows.
Turn the adjusting nut while holding the
rear brake light switch in place. To
make the brake light come on earlier,
turn the adjusting nut in direction (a). To
make the brake light come on later, turn
the adjusting nut in direction (b).
1. Locknut
2. Brake pedal position adjusting bolt
1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
1. Rear brake light switch
2. Rear brake light switch adjusting nut
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CAUTION:
ECA10630


Always keep the battery
charged. Storing a discharged
battery can cause permanent
battery damage.


To charge a sealed-type (MF)
battery, a special (constant-volt-
age) battery charger is required.
Using a conventional battery
charger will damage the battery.
If you do not have access to a
sealed-type (MF) battery charg-
er, have a Yamaha dealercharge your battery.
EAU33400
Replacing the fuses
The main fuse, the parking lighting fuse
and the fuse box, which contains the
fuses for the individual circuits, are lo-
cated behind panel B. (See page 6-5.)
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.
1. Parking lighting fuse
2. Fuse box
3. Main fuse
4. Spare main fuse
1. Parking lighting fuse
2. Headlight fuse
3. Signaling system fuse
4. Ignition fuse
5. Carburetor heater fuse
6. Ignitor unit fuse
7. Backup fuse (for odometer and immobilizer
system)
8. Spare fuse
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CAUTION:
ECA10640
Do not use a fuse of a higher amper-
age rating than recommended to
avoid causing extensive damage to
the electrical system and possibly afire.
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.
EAU23780
Replacing the headlight bulb This model 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 bulb cover.3. Remove the headlight bulb holder
by turning it counterclockwise, and
then remove the defective bulb.
Specified fuses:
Main fuse:
30.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Headlight fuse:
15.0 A
Carburetor heater fuse:
15.0 A
Backup fuse:
10.0 A
Parking lighting fuse:
10.0 A
Ignitor unit fuse:
5.0 A
1. Screw
1. Headlight coupler
2. Headlight bulb cover
1. Headlight bulb holder
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WARNING
EWA10790
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 cooleddown.
4. Place a new headlight bulb into po-
sition, and then secure it with the
bulb holder.CAUTION:
ECA10660
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 al-cohol or thinner.5. Install the headlight 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.
EAU24281
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb or the tail/brake light bulb 1. Remove the lens by removing the
screws.
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Screw
1. Screw
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62. 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.
CAUTION:
ECA10680
Do not overtighten the screws, oth-erwise the lens may break.
EAU33411
Replacing the auxiliary light
bulb If the auxiliary light bulb burns out, re-
place it as follows.
1. Remove the headlight unit by re-
moving the screws.
2. Remove the socket (together with
the bulb) by pushing it in and turn-
ing it counterclockwise.3. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
5. Install the socket (together with the
bulb) by pushing it in and turning it
clockwise until it stops.
6. Install the headlight unit by install-
ing the screws.1. Screw
1. Auxiliary light bulb socket
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EAU25511
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 mid-
dle gear universal joint.
2. Install the final gear case bolts.
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 bolt
and nut at the brake shoe plate.
5. Install the panel.
6. Lower the rear wheel so that it is
on the ground.7. Tighten the axle nut, the final gear
case bolts and the brake torque
rod nuts to the specified torques.
8. Adjust the brake pedal free play.
(See page 6-18.)
WARNING
EWA10660
After adjusting the brake pedal free
play, check the operation of thebrake light.
EAU25850
Troubleshooting Although Yamaha motorcycles receive
a thorough inspection before shipment
from the factory, trouble may occur dur-
ing operation. Any problem in the fuel,
compression, or ignition systems, for
example, can cause poor starting and
loss of power.
The following troubleshooting chart
represents a quick and easy procedure
for checking these vital systems your-
self. However, should your motorcycle
require any repair, take it to a Yamaha
dealer, whose skilled technicians have
the necessary tools, experience, and
know-how to service the motorcycle
properly.
Use only genuine Yamaha replace-
ment parts. Imitation parts may look like
Yamaha parts, but they are often inferi-
or, have a shorter service life and can
lead to expensive repair bills.
1. Middle gear universal joint
2. Drive shaft
Tightening torques:
Axle nut:
92 Nm (9.2 m·kgf, 67 ft·lbf)
Final gear case bolt:
74 Nm (7.4 m·kgf, 54 ft·lbf)
Brake torque rod nut:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
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