check oil YAMAHA XVS650A 2004 User Guide
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6
EAU22720
Changing the brake fluid Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the NOTE after the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. In addition,
have the oil seals of the brake master
cylinder and caliper as well as the
brake hose replaced at the intervals
listed below or whenever they are dam-
aged or leaking.
Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
Brake hose: Replace every four
years.
EAU23100
Checking and lubricating the
cables The operation of all control cables and
the condition of the cables should be
checked before each ride, and the ca-
bles and cable ends should be lubricat-
ed if necessary. If a cable is damaged
or does not move smoothly, have a
Yamaha dealer check or replace it.
WARNING
EWA10720
Damage to the outer sheath may in-
terfere with proper cable operation
and will cause the inner cable to
rust. Replace a damaged cable as
soon as possible to prevent unsafeconditions.
EAU23110
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable The operation of the throttle grip should
be checked before each ride. In addi-
tion, the cable should be lubricated or
replaced at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance chart.
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Checking and lubricating the
sidestand The operation of the sidestand should
be checked before each ride, and the
sidestand pivot and metal-to-metal
contact surfaces should be lubricated if
necessary.
WARNING
EWA10730
If the sidestand does not move up
and down smoothly, have a Yamahadealer check or repair it.
EAU23271
Checking the front fork The condition and operation of the front
fork must be checked as follows at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
WARNING
EWA10750
Securely support the vehicle so thatthere is no danger of it falling over.
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handlebars
several times to check if the front
fork compresses and rebounds
smoothly.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease (all-pur-
pose grease)
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease (all-pur-
pose grease)
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INDEXAAir filter element, cleaning..................... 6-11
Anti-theft alarm (optional)........................ 3-5
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-29BBattery................................................... 6-25
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-22
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-22
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-21
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-20
Brake lever .............................................. 3-7
Brake lever free play, adjusting............. 6-17
Brake pads and shoes, checking .......... 6-19
Brake pedal ............................................. 3-8
Brake pedal position and free play,
adjusting ............................................. 6-18CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-21
Carburetors, adjusting........................... 6-12
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-10
Clutch lever ............................................. 3-7
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............ 6-16DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-6EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-4
Engine idling speed............................... 6-12
Engine oil and oil filter element ............... 6-7
Engine, starting a warm .......................... 5-2
Engine stop switch .................................. 3-6
Engine trouble warning light.................... 3-4
FFinal gear oil ......................................... 6-10
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-23
Fuel......................................................... 3-9
Fuel cock .............................................. 3-10
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel tank cap .......................................... 3-8
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-26HHandlebar switches ................................ 3-5
Hazard switch ......................................... 3-6
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-27
Helmet holder ....................................... 3-12
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-4
Horn switch ............................................. 3-6IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-15
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 3-4
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-3KKey identification number ....................... 9-1LLuggage strap holders .......................... 3-14MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-2
Model label ............................................. 9-2NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-3PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-5
Parking ................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1Pass switch ............................................. 3-6
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ...................................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list........................... 4-2
RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-19SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-11
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................... 3-7
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-13
Sidestand .............................................. 3-15
Sidestand, checking and lubricating...... 6-23
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-6
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer unit .................................... 3-5
Starter (choke) knob.............................. 3-11
Starting a cold engine ............................. 5-1
Start switch.............................................. 3-6
Steering, checking................................. 6-24
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment............................ 3-13
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-30TThrottle cable free play, adjusting ......... 6-13
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-21
Tires ...................................................... 6-14
Tool kit..................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-34
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-35
Turn signal indicator light ........................ 3-3
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