YAMAHA XVS650A 2001 Owners Manual

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XVS650A
Frame type Double cradle
Caster angle 35˚
Trail 145 mm
Tires
XVS650
Type Tube
Front
Size 100/90-19 57S
Manufacturer/
model Bridgestone / L309
Dunlop / F24
Rear
Size 170/80-15 M/C 77S
Manufacturer/
model Bridgestone / G546
Dunlop / K555
Maximum load 180 kg
Air pressure (cold tire)
Up to 90 kg load*
Front 200 kPa; 2.00 kg/cm
2

; 2.00 bar
Rear 225 kPa; 2.25 kg/cm
2

; 2.25 bar
90 kg load ~ Maximum load*
Front 200 kPa; 2.00 kg/cm
2

; 2.00 bar
Rear 250 kPa; 2.50 kg/cm
2

; 2.50 bar
XVS650A
Type Tube
Front
Size 130/90-16 67S
Manufacturer/
model Bridgestone / G703
Dunlop / D404F
Rear
Size 170/80-15 M/C 77S
Manufacturer/
model Bridgestone / G702
Dunlop / D404
Maximum load 201 kg (except for D, A)
200 kg (for D, A)
Air pressure (cold tire)
Up to 90 kg load*
Front 225 kPa; 2.25 kg/cm
2

; 2.25 bar
Rear 225 kPa; 2.25 kg/cm
2

; 2.25 bar
90 kg load ~ Maximum load*
Front 225 kPa; 2.25 kg/cm
2

; 2.25 bar
Rear 250 kPa; 2.50 kg/cm
2

; 2.50 bar
* Load is total weight of cargo, rider, passenger and accessories.

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Wheels
XVS650
Front
Type Spoke
Size 19
´
MT2.50
Rear
Type Spoke
Size 15M/C
´
MT3.50
XVS650A
Front
Type Spoke
Size 16
´
MT3.00
Rear
Type Spoke
Size 15M/C
´
MT3.50
Brakes
Front
Type Single disc brake
Operation Right hand operation
Fluid DOT 4
Rear
Type Drum brake
Operation Right foot operation

Suspension
Front
Type Telescopic fork
Rear
Type Swingarm
Shock absorber
Front Coil spring/oil damper
Rear Coil spring/gas-oil damper,
spring preload adjustable
Wheel travel
XVS650
Front 140 mm
Rear 86 mm
XVS650A
Front 140 mm
Rear 98 mm
Electrical
Ignition system T.C.I. (digital)
Charging system
Type A.C. magneto
Standard output 14 V 20 A @ 5,000 rpm
Battery
Type GT12B-4
Voltage, capacity 12 V, 10 AH

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Headlight type
Quartz bulb (halogen)
Bulb voltage, wattage
´
quantity
XVS650
Headlight 12 V, 60/55 W
´
1
Auxiliary light 12 V, 4 W
´
1 (except for GB)
12 V, 3.4 W
´
1 (for GB)
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21 W
Turn signal light 12 V, 21 W
´
4
Meter light 12 V, 1.7 W
´
1
Neutral indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W
´
1
High beam indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W
´
1
Turn indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W
´
1
Engine trouble indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W
´
1
XVS650A
Headlight 12 V, 60/55 W
´
1
Auxiliary light 12 V, 4 W
´
1
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21 W
Turn signal light 12 V, 21 W
´
4
Meter light 12 V, 1.7 W
´
1
Neutral indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W
´
1
High beam indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W
´
1
Turn indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W
´
1
Engine trouble indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W
´
1

Fuses
Main fuse 30 A
Ignition fuse 10 A
Signaling system fuse 10 A
Headlight fuse 15 A
Carburetor heater fuse 15 A

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EAU01064
HOW TO USE THE CONVERSION TABLE
All specification data in this manual are listed in SI and
METRIC UNITS.
Use this table to convert METRIC unit data to IMPERIAL
unit data.
Ex.
METRIC MULTIPLIER IMPERIAL
**mm
´

0.03937
=
**in
2 mm
´

0.03937
=
0.08 in

CONVERSION TABLE
METRIC TO IMPERIAL
Metric unit Multiplier Imperial unit
Torquem·kg
m·kg
cm·kg
cm·kg7.233
86.794
0.0723
0.8679ft·lb
in·lb
ft·lb
in·lb
Weightkg
g2.205
0.03527lb
oz
Speed km/hr 0.6214 mph
Distancekm
m
m
cm
mm0.6214
3.281
1.094
0.3937
0.03937mi
ft
yd
in
in
Volume /
Capacitycc (cm
3

)
cc (cm
3

)
lt (liter)
lt (liter)0.03527
0.06102
0.8799
0.2199oz (IMP liq.)
cu·in
qt (IMP liq.)
gal (IMP liq.)
Misc.kg/mm
kg/cm
2

Centigrade (
°
C)55.997
14.2234
9/5 + 32 lb/in
psi (lb/in
2

)
Fahrenheit (
°
F)

Identification number records............................................................. 9-1
Key identification number ................................................................... 9-1
Vehicle identification number ............................................................. 9-1
Model label......................................................................................... 9-2
CONSUMER INFORMATION
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EAU02944
Identification number records
Record the key identification number,
vehicle identification number and mod-
el label information in the spaces pro-
vided for assistance when ordering
spare parts from a Yamaha dealer or
for reference in case the vehicle is sto-
len.
1. KEY IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER:
2. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER:
3. MODEL LABEL INFORMATION:
1. Key identification number
EAU01041
Key identification number
The key identification number is
stamped on the key tag. Record this
number in the space provided and use
it for reference when obtaining a new
key.
1. Vehicle identification number
EAU01043
Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is
stamped into the steering head pipe.
Record this number in the space pro-
vided.
NOTE:

The vehicle identification number is
used to identify your motorcycle and
may be used to register your motor-
cycle with the licensing authority in
your state.
EAU01039

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1. Model label
EAU01050
Model label
The model label is affixed to the frame
under the seat. (See page 3-9 for seat
removal procedures.) Record the infor-
mation on this label in the space pro-
vided. This information will be needed
to order spare parts from your Yamaha
dealer.

INDEX
A
Air filter ....................................................6-12
Antitheft alarm (optional) ..........................3-3
B
Battery ....................................................6-26
Brake and clutch lever lubrication ..........6-24
Brake and shift pedal lubrication ............6-23
Brake fluid replacement ..........................6-22
Brake light switch adjustment .................6-21
C
Cable inspection and lubrication ............6-23
Carburetor adjustment ............................6-13
Care ..........................................................7-1
Checking the front brake pads and
rear brake shoes ..................................6-21
Clutch lever ...............................................3-5
Clutch lever free play adjustment ...........6-18
Controls/Instruments
(XVS650/XVS650A) ..............................2-5
D
Dimmer switch ..........................................3-3
E
Engine break-in ........................................5-5
Engine oil ..................................................6-9
Engine stop switch ...................................3-4
Engine trouble indicator light ....................3-2
F
Final gear oil ...........................................6-11
Front brake lever ......................................3-5
Front brake lever free play
adjustment ...........................................6-19
Front fork inspection ...............................6-25
Front wheel installation ...........................6-31
Front wheel removal ...............................6-31
Fuel ...........................................................3-7
Fuel cock ..................................................3-8
Fuel tank breather hose ...........................3-7
Fuel tank cap ............................................3-6
Fuse replacement ...................................6-27
G
Give safety the right of way ......................1-1
H
Handlebar switches ..................................3-3
Dimmer switch ....................................3-3
Engine stop switch ..............................3-4
Horn switch .........................................3-3
Lights switch .......................................3-4
Pass switch .........................................3-3
Start switch .........................................3-4
Turn signal switch ...............................3-3
Headlight bulb replacement ...................6-28
Helmet holder .........................................3-12
High beam indicator light ..........................3-2
Horn switch ...............................................3-3
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Identification number records ...................9-1
Idle speed adjustment ............................6-14
Indicator lights ..........................................3-2
Engine trouble indicator light ..............3-2
High beam indicator light ....................3-2
Neutral indicator light ..........................3-2
Turn indicator light ..............................3-2
Inspecting the brake fluid level ...............6-22
K
Key identification number .........................9-1
L
Left view (XVS650) ...................................2-1
Left view (XVS650A) ................................2-3
Lights switch .............................................3-4
Luggage strap holders ............................3-15
M
Main switch/Steering lock .........................3-1
Model label ...............................................9-2
N
Neutral indicator light ................................3-2
P
Panel A .....................................................6-6
Panel B .....................................................6-7
Panel removal and installation .................6-5
Parking ......................................................5-6

INDEX
Pass switch .............................................. 3-3
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication .............................................. 6-2
Pre-operation check list ........................... 4-1
R
Rear brake pedal ..................................... 3-6
Rear brake pedal height and free play
adjustment ........................................... 6-20
Rear shock absorber adjustment ........... 3-14
Rear wheel installation ........................... 6-33
Rear wheel removal ............................... 6-32
Right view (XVS650) ................................ 2-2
Right view (XVS650A) ............................. 2-4
S
Seats (for XVS650) .................................. 3-9
Seats (for XVS650A) .............................. 3-11
Shift pedal ................................................ 3-5
Shifting ..................................................... 5-4
Sidestand ............................................... 3-15
Sidestand lubrication .............................. 6-24
Sidestand/clutch switch operation
check ................................................... 3-16
Spark plugs .............................................. 6-7
Specifications ........................................... 8-1
Speedometer ............................................ 3-2
Start switch ............................................... 3-4
Starter (choke) “ ” ................................. 3-9
Starting a warm engine ............................ 5-4
Starting the engine ................................... 5-1
Steering inspection ................................. 6-25
Storage ..................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment ............................ 3-13
Supporting the motorcycle ..................... 6-30
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Throttle cable and grip lubrication .......... 6-23
Throttle cable free play inspection ......... 6-15
Tips for reducing fuel consumption .......... 5-5
Tires ....................................................... 6-15
Tool kit ...................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting ..................................... 6-34
Troubleshooting chart ............................ 6-35
Turn indicator light .................................... 3-2
Turn signal and taillight bulb
replacement ......................................... 6-29
Turn signal switch .................................... 3-3
V
Valve clearance adjustment ................... 6-15
Vehicle identification number ................... 9-1
W
Wheel bearings ...................................... 6-26
Wheels ................................................... 6-17