PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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EAU21401
Valve clearance
The valve clearance changes with use,
resulting in improper air-fuel mixture
and/or engine noise. To prevent this
from occurring, the valve clearance
must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
EAU32773
Tires
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motorcy-
cle, note the following points regarding
the specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be checked
and, if necessary, adjusted before each
ride.
WARNING
EWA10501
Operation of this vehicle with im-
proper tire pressure may cause se-
vere injury or death from loss of
control.
●
The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the temperature
of the tires equals the ambient
temperature).
●
The tire air pressure must be ad-
justed in accordance with the
riding speed and with the total
weight of rider, passenger, car-
go, and accessories approved
for this model.
WARNING
EWA10511
Never overload your vehicle. Opera-
tion of an overloaded vehicle could
cause an accident.
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
0–90 kg (0–198 lb):
Front:
XVS650AZ 225 kPa (2.25
kgf/cm², 33 psi)
XVS650Z 200 kPa (2.00
kgf/cm², 29 psi)
Rear:
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi)
XVS650AZ 90–200 kg (198–441 lb)
XVS650Z 90–180 kg (198–397 lb):
Front:
XVS650AZ 225 kPa (2.25
kgf/cm², 33 psi)
XVS650Z 200 kPa (2.00
kgf/cm², 29 psi)
Rear:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Maximum load*:
XVS650AZ 200 kg (441 lb)
XVS650Z 180 kg (397 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, car-
go and accessories
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