YAMAHA XVS650A 2001 Owner's Manual

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Clutch lever
The clutch lever is located on the left
handlebar, and the ignition circuit cut-
off system is incorporated in the clutch
lever holder. Pull the clutch lever to the
handlebar to disengage the clutch, and
release the lever to engage the clutch.
The lever should be pulled rapidly and
released slowly for smooth clutch op-
eration. (Refer to the engine starting
procedures for a description of the ig-
nition circuit cut-off system.)
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Shift pedal
This motorcycle is equipped with a
constant-mesh 5-speed transmission.
The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the engine and is used in com-
bination with the clutch when shifting.
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Front brake lever
The front brake lever is located on the
right handlebar. Pull it toward the han-
dlebar to apply the front brake.

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Rear brake pedal
The rear brake pedal is on the right
side of the motorcycle. Press down on
the brake pedal to apply the rear
brake.
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Fuel tank cap
To open
Insert the key and turn it 1/4 turn clock-
wise. The lock will be released and the
cap can be opened.
To close
Push the tank cap into position with the
key inserted. To remove the key, turn it
counterclockwise to the original posi-
tion.
NOTE:

This tank cap cannot be closed unless
the key is in the lock. The key cannot
be removed if the cap is not locked
properly.
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WARNING

Be sure the cap is properly installed
and locked in place before riding
the motorcycle.

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1. Filler tube
2. Fuel level
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Fuel
Make sure there is sufficient fuel in the
tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of
the filler tube as shown in the illustra-
tion.
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WARNING

Do not overfill the fuel tank. Avoid
spilling fuel on the hot engine. Do
not fill the fuel tank above the bot-
tom of the filler tube or it may over-
flow when the fuel heats up later
and expands.
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CAUTION:
Always wipe off spilled fuel immedi-
ately with a dry and clean soft cloth.
Fuel may deteriorate painted sur-

faces or plastic parts.
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NOTE:

If knocking or pinging occurs, use a dif-
ferent brand of gasoline or higher oc-
tane grade.Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with
a research octane number of 91
or higher.
Fuel tank capacity:
Total:
16 L
Reserve:
3 L
1. Fuel tank breather hose
2. Guide
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Fuel tank breather hose
This model is equipped with a fuel tank
breather hose.
Before using this motorcycle:
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Check the fuel tank breather hose
connection.
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Check the fuel tank breather hose
for cracks or damage and replace
it if damaged.
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Make sure the end of the fuel tank
breather hose is not blocked and
clean it if necessary.

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Off position

1. Arrow mark positioned over “OFF”
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Fuel cock
The fuel cock supplies fuel from the
tank to the carburetors while filtering it
also.
The fuel cock has three positions,
which should be set as shown in the il-
lustrations.
OFF
With the fuel cock in this position, fuel
will not flow. Always set the fuel cock to
this position when the engine is not
running.
Normal position

1. Arrow mark positioned over “ON”
ON
With the fuel cock in this position, fuel
flows to the carburetors. Set the fuel
cock to this position when starting the
engine and while riding.Reserve position
1. Arrow mark positioned over “RES”
RES
This indicates reserve. If you run out of
fuel while riding, set the fuel cock to
this position. Fill the tank at the first op-
portunity. Be sure to set the fuel cock
back to “ON” after refueling!

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1. Starter (choke) “ ”
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Starter (choke) “ ”
Starting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture. A separate starter cir-
cuit supplies this mixture.
Move in direction
a
to turn on the
starter (choke).
Move in direction
b
to turn off the
starter (choke).

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CAUTION:
Do not use the starter (choke) for
more than 3 minutes as the exhaust
pipe may discolor from excessive
heat. Also, longer use of the starter
(choke) will cause afterburning. If
afterburning occurs, turn off the

starter (choke).
XVS650

1. Nut
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Seats (for XVS650)
Passenger seat
To remove
Remove the nut and pull the seat up-
ward.

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XVS650

1. Bolt (
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2. Seat holder
3. Projection
To install
Insert the projection on the front of the
seat into the seat holder and install the
nut.
XVS650

1. Seat holder
2. Projection
Rider seat
To remove
1. Remove the passenger seat.
2. Remove the two bolts and pull the
seat upward.
To install1. Insert the projection on the front of
the seat into the seat holder and
install the bolts.
2. Install the passenger seat.NOTE:

Make sure that the seats are securely
fitted.

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XVS650A

1. Bolt
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Seats (for XVS650A)
Passenger seat
To remove
Remove the bolt and pull the seat up-
ward.
XVS650A

1. Seat holder
2. Projection (
´
2)
To install
Insert the projections on the front of the
seat into the holder and install the bolt.
XVS650A

1. Bolt
Rider seat
To remove
1. Remove the passenger seat.
2. Remove the bolt and pull the seat
upward.

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XVS650A

1. Seat holder
2. Projection
To install
1. Insert the projection on the front of
the seat into the holder and install
the bolt.
2. Install the passenger seat.NOTE:

Make sure that the seats are securely
fitted.
1. Helmet holder
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Helmet holder
To open the helmet holder, insert the
key in the lock and turn it as shown. To
lock the helmet holder, replace the
holder in its original position.
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WARNING
Never ride with a helmet in the hel-
met holder. The helmet may hit ob-
jects, causing loss of control andpossibly an accident.

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1. Compartment cover
2. Lock
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Storage compartmentThe storage compartment is located
on the left side of the motorcycle.
To open
Slide the lock cover open, insert the
key in the lock and turn it clockwise.
Then, pull the storage compartment
cover out as shown.
1. Storage compartmentTo close
Place the storage compartment cover
in its original position as shown. Then,
turn the key counterclockwise and re-
move it. Close the lock cover.

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1. Position indicator
2. Adjusting ring
3. Extension bar
4. Special wrench
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Rear shock absorber adjust-
mentThis shock absorber is equipped with a
spring preload adjuster. Adjust spring
preload as follows:
1. Remove the passenger seat and
rider seat. (See page 3-9 for re-
moval procedures.)2. Use the special wrench and the
extension bar in the owner’s tool
kit to turn the adjusting ring. Turn
the adjusting ring in direction a
to increase spring preload and in
direction b to decrease spring
preload. Make sure that the ap-
propriate notch in the adjusting
ring is aligned with the position in-
dicator on the rear shock absorb-
er.
COPY CI-15ECI-15E3. Install the seats.
SoftStan-
dardHard
Adjusting
position12 3 4567
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WARNING
This shock absorber contains high-
ly pressurized nitrogen gas. Read
and understand the following infor-
mation before handling the shock
absorber. The manufacturer cannot
be held responsible for property
damage or personal injury that may
result from improper handling.l
Do not tamper with or attempt
to open the cylinder assembly.
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Do not subject the shock ab-
sorber to an open flame or oth-
er high heat source. This may
cause the unit to explode due
to excessive gas pressure.
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Do not deform or damage the
cylinder in any way. Cylinder
damage will result in poor
damping performance.
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Take your shock absorber to aYamaha dealer for any service.