fuel YAMAHA XVS650 2000 User Guide

Starting the engine............................................................................. 5-1
Starting a warm engine ...................................................................... 5-4
Shifting ............................................................................................... 5-4
Tips for reducing fuel consumption .................................................... 5-5
Engine break-in .................................................................................. 5-5
Parking ............................................................................................... 5-6
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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1. Turn the fuel cock to “ON”.
2. Turn the main switch to “ON” and
the engine stop switch to “ ”.
3. Shift transmission into neutral.
NOTE:

When the transmission is in neutral,
the neutral indicator light should be on.
If the light does not come on, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect it.
4. Turn on the starter (choke) and
completely close the throttle grip.
5. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
NOTE:

If the engine fails to start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, then
try again. Each attempt should be as
short as possible to preserve the bat-
tery. Do not crank the engine more
than 10 seconds on any one attempt.
6. After starting the engine, move
the starter (choke) to the halfway
position.
NOTE:

For maximum engine life, never accel-
erate hard with a cold engine!7. After warming up the engine, turn
off the starter (choke) completely.
NOTE:

The engine is warm when it responds
normally to the throttle with the starter
(choke) turned off.

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Tips for reducing fuel con-
sumption
Your motorcycle’s fuel consumption
depends to a large extent on your
riding style. The following tips can help
reduce fuel consumption:
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Warm up the engine before
riding.
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Turn off the starter (choke) as
soon as possible.
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Shift up swiftly and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
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Do not double-clutch or rev the
engine while shifting down and
avoid high engine speeds with no
load on the engine.
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Turn off the engine instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time, i.e. in traffic jams, at traffic
lights or railroad crossings.
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Engine break-in
There is never a more important period
in the life of your motorcycle than the
period between zero and 1,600 km.
For this reason we ask that you care-
fully read the following material. Be-
cause the engine is brand new, you
must not put an excessive load on it for
the first 1,600 km. The various parts in
the engine wear and polish them-
selves to the correct operating clear-
ances. During this period, prolonged
full throttle operation, or any condition
which might result in excessive heat-
ing of the engine, must be avoided.
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0 ~ 1,000 km
Avoid operation above 1/3 throttle.
1,000 ~ 1,600 km
Avoid cruising speeds in excess of
1/2 throttle.

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CAUTION:
After 1,000 km of operation, be sure
to replace the engine oil, oil filter

and final gear oil.
1,600 km and beyond
Proceed with normal riding.
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CAUTION:
If any engine trouble should occur
during the break-in period, consult

a Yamaha dealer immediately.

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Parking
When parking the motorcycle, stop the
engine and remove the ignition key.
Turn the fuel cock to “OFF” whenever
stopping the engine.
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WARNING

The exhaust system is hot. Park the
motorcycle in a place where pedes-
trians or children are not likely to
touch the motorcycle. Do not park
the motorcycle on a slope or soft
ground; the motorcycle may over-
turn.

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
NO. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSInitial
(1,000 km)EVERY
6,000 km
or
6 months
(whichever
comes first)12,000 km
or
12 months
(whichever
comes first)
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Fuel line
• Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage.
• Replace if necessary.
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2 Spark plugs
• Check condition.
• Clean, regap or replace if necessary.
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Valves
• Check valve clearance.
• Adjust if necessary.
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4 Air filter
• Clean or replace if necessary.
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5 Clutch
• Check operation.
• Adjust or replace cable.
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Front brake
• Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
(See NOTE on page 6-4.)
• Correct accordingly.
• Replace brake pads if necessary.
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Rear brake
• Check operation.
• Adjust brake pedal and replace brake shoes if necessary.
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Wheels
• Check balance, runout, spoke tightness and for damage.
• Tighten spokes and rebalance, replace if necessary.
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Tires
• Check tread depth and for damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
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Wheel bearings
• Check bearing for looseness or damage.
• Replace if necessary.
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a. Free play
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Throttle cable free play
inspectionThere should be a free play of 4 ~
6 mm at the throttle grip. If the free play
is incorrect, ask a Yamaha dealer to
make this adjustment.
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Valve clearance adjustmentThe correct valve clearance changes
with use, resulting in improper fuel/air
supply or engine noise. To prevent
this, the valve clearance must be ad-
justed regularly. This adjustment how-
ever, should be left to a professional
Yamaha service technician.
a. Tread depth
1. Side wall
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TiresTo ensure maximum performance,
long service, and safe operation, note
the following:
Tire air pressure
Always check and adjust the tire pres-
sure before operating the motorcycle.

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TroubleshootingAlthough Yamaha motorcycles receive
a rigid inspection before shipment from
the factory, trouble may occur during
operation.
Any problem in the fuel, compression,
or ignition systems can cause poor
starting and loss of power. The trou-
bleshooting chart describes a quick,
easy procedure for making checks.
If your motorcycle requires any repair,
bring it to a Yamaha dealer. The skilled
technicians at a Yamaha dealership
have the tools, experience, and know-
how to properly service your motor-
cycle. Use only genuine Yamaha parts
on your motorcycle. Imitation parts
may look like Yamaha parts, but they
are often inferior. Consequently, they
have a shorter service life and can
lead to expensive repair bills.

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Troubleshooting chart
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WARNING
Never check the fuel system while smoking or in the vicinity of an open flame.
Check if there is fuel
in the fuel tank.1. Fuel
Enough fuel.
No fuel.
Go to compression check.
Supply fuel.
Engine doesn’t start, go to compression check.
Use the electric starter.2. Compression
There is compression.
No compression.
Go to ignition check.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect.
Remove spark
plugs and
check electrodes.3. Ignition
Wet.
Dry.
Wipe clean with dry cloth and correct
spark gap or replace spark plugs.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect.
Engine doesn’t start, ask a Yamaha
dealer to inspect.Engine doesn’t start, go to battery
check.Open throttle half-way and start
the engine.
Use the electric starter.4. Battery
Engine turns over
quickly.
Engine turns over
slowly.
Battery good.Check connections or
recharge.

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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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Avoid using strong acidic
wheel cleaners, especially on
spoked wheels. If you do use
such products for hard-to-re-
move dirt, do not leave it on any
longer than instructed, then
thoroughly rinse it off with wa-
ter, immediately dry the area
and apply a corrosion protec-
tion spray.
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Improper cleaning can damage
windshields, cowlings, panels
and other plastic parts. Use
only a soft, clean cloth or
sponge with mild detergent and
water to clean plastic.
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Do not use any harsh chemical
products on plastic parts. Be
sure to avoid using cloths or
sponges which have been in
contact with strong or abrasive
cleaning products, solvent or
thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust re-
movers or inhibitors, brake flu-
id, antifreeze or electrolyte.
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Do not use high-pressure
washers or steam-jet cleaners
since they cause water seep-
age and deterioration in the fol-
lowing areas: seals (of wheel
bearings, swingarm bearings,
forks and brakes), electric com-
ponents (couplers, connectors,
instruments, switches and
lights), breather hoses and
vents.
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For motorcycles equipped with
a windshield: Do not use strong
cleaners or hard sponges as
they will cause dulling or
scratching. Some cleaning
compounds for plastic may
leave scratches on the wind-
shield. Test the product on a
small hidden part of the wind-
shield to make sure they do not
leave any marks. If the wind-
shield is scratched, use a quali-
ty plastic polishing compound
after washing.
After riding in the rain, near the sea or
on salt-sprayed roadsSince sea salt or salt sprayed on the
roads in the winter are extremely corro-
sive in combination with water, carry
out the following steps after each ride
in the rain, near the sea or on salt-
sprayed roads. (Salt sprayed in the
winter may remain on the roads well
into spring.)

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Storage
Short-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover.
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CAUTION:

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Storing the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated room or cov-
ering it with a tarp while it is still
wet will allow water and humid-
ity to seep in and cause rust.
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To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chemi-
cals are stored.Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for sev-
eral months:
1. Follow all the instructions in the
“Care” section of this chapter.
2. Drain the carburetor float cham-
bers by loosening the drain bolts;
this will prevent fuel deposits from
building up. Pour the drained fuel
into the fuel tank.
3. Only for motorcycles equipped
with a fuel cock which has an
“OFF” position: Turn the fuel cock
to “OFF”.
4. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
5. Perform the following steps to
protect the cylinders, piston rings,
etc. from corrosion.
a. Remove the spark plug caps and
spark plugs.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil
into each spark plug bore.c. Install the spark plug caps onto
the spark plugs and place the
spark plugs on the cylinder head
so that the electrodes are ground-
ed. (This will limit sparking during
the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several
times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder walls with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug caps from
the spark plugs, install the spark
plugs and then the spark plug
caps.
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WARNING

When turning the engine over, be
sure to ground the spark plug elec-
trodes to prevent damage or injury
from sparking.
6. Lubricate all control cables and
the pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the side-
stand/centerstand.