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3B6-28199-12

XVS65X(C)

XVS65AX(C)

XVS65ATX(C)

OWNER’S MANUAL

LIT-11626-21-09

Summary of Contents for V-star XVS65AC

Page 1: ...3B6 28199 12 XVS65X C XVS65AX C XVS65ATX C OWNER S MANUAL LIT 11626 21 09 ...

Page 2: ...EAU10041 U3B612E0 book Page 1 Tuesday April 17 2007 5 19 PM ...

Page 3: ... this motorcycle If you have any questions concerning the operation or maintenance of your motorcycle please consult a Yamaha dealer The design and manufacture of this Yamaha motorcycle fully comply with the emissions standards for clean air applicable at the date of manufacture Yamaha has met these standards without reducing the performance or economy of operation of the motorcycle To maintain th...

Page 4: ...printing there may be minor discrepancies between your motorcycle and this manual If you have any questions concerning this manual please consult your Yamaha dealer The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the motorcycle operator a bystander or a person inspecting or repairing the m...

Page 5: ...TIL YOU HAVE ATTAINED ADEQUATE KNOWLEDGE OF ITS CONTROLS AND OPERATING FEATURES AND UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED IN SAFE AND PROPER RIDING TECHNIQUES REGULAR INSPECTIONS AND CAREFUL MAINTENANCE ALONG WITH GOOD RIDING SKILLS WILL ENSURE THAT YOU SAFELY ENJOY THE CAPABILITIES AND THE RELIABILITY OF THIS MOTORCYCLE Product and specifications are subject to change without notice U3B612E0 book Page 2 Tu...

Page 6: ...otor Corporation U S A 1st edition April 2007 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan P N LIT 11626 21 09 AFFIX DEALER LABEL HERE U3B612E0 book Page 3 Tuesday April 17 2007 5 19 PM ...

Page 7: ...INOR REPAIR 6 1 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 6 1 Owner s tool kit 6 1 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system 6 3 General maintenance and lubrication chart 6 4 Removing and installing panels 6 8 Checking the spark plugs 6 9 Canister for California only 6 10 Engine oil and oil filter element 6 11 Final gear oil 6 13 Cleaning the air filter element 6 14 Carburetors 6 16 Checking the engin...

Page 8: ... bulb 6 34 Supporting the motorcycle 6 35 Front wheel 6 36 Rear wheel 6 37 Troubleshooting 6 39 Troubleshooting chart 6 40 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7 1 Matte color caution 7 1 Care 7 1 Storage 7 3 SPECIFICATIONS 8 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 1 Identification numbers 9 1 Reporting safety defects 9 3 Motorcycle noise regulation 9 4 Maintenance record 9 5 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A STREET AND END...

Page 9: ...nts have been caused by an automobile driver who did not see the motorcycle Making yourself conspicuous appears to be very effective in reducing the chance of this type of accident Therefore Wear a brightly colored jacket Use extra caution when ap proaching and passing through intersections since intersec tions are the most likely places for motorcycle accidents to oc cur Ride where other motorist...

Page 10: ...ce shield or goggles Wind in your unprotected eyes could contribute to an impairment of vision which could delay seeing a hazard The use of a jacket heavy boots trousers gloves etc is effective in preventing or reducing abrasions or lacerations Never wear loose fitting clothes otherwise they could catch on the control levers footrests or wheels and cause injury or an accident Never touch the engin...

Page 11: ...ories Keep the following guidelines in mind as well as those provided under Load ing when mounting accessories Never install accessories or carry cargo that would impair the perfor mance of your motorcycle Care fully inspect the accessory before using it to make sure that it does not in any way reduce ground clearance or cornering clearance limit suspension travel steering travel or control operat...

Page 12: ...off before leaving the motorcycle unattended and remove the key from the main switch When parking the motor cycle note the following The engine and exhaust system may be hot therefore park the motorcycle in a place where pe destrians or children are not like ly to touch these hot areas Do not park the motorcycle on a slope or soft ground otherwise it may fall over Do not park the motorcycle near a...

Page 13: ...SAFETY INFORMATION 1 5 1 EAU10381 Location of important labels Please read the following important labels carefully before operating this vehicle U3B612E0 book Page 5 Tuesday April 17 2007 5 19 PM ...

Page 14: ...SAFETY INFORMATION 1 6 1 1 2 3 XVS65X 3 XVS65AX ATX 4 5FB 21668 01 U3B612E0 book Page 6 Tuesday April 17 2007 5 19 PM ...

Page 15: ...SAFETY INFORMATION 1 7 1 5 6 California only A1 U3B612E0 book Page 7 Tuesday April 17 2007 5 19 PM ...

Page 16: ...3 4 2 Fuel cock page 3 7 3 Starter choke knob page 3 8 4 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring page 3 12 5 Helmet holder page 3 11 6 Owner s tool kit page 6 1 7 Storage compartment page 3 11 U3B612E0 book Page 1 Tuesday April 17 2007 5 19 PM ...

Page 17: ...Right view 1 Engine oil filter element page 6 11 2 Battery page 6 31 3 Fuses page 6 32 4 Main switch steering lock page 3 1 5 Air filter element page 6 14 6 Brake pedal page 3 5 U3B612E0 book Page 2 Tuesday April 17 2007 5 19 PM ...

Page 18: ...ts 1 Clutch lever page 3 4 2 Left handlebar switches page 3 3 3 Speedometer unit page 3 2 4 Fuel tank cap page 3 5 5 Right handlebar switches page 3 3 6 Throttle grip page 6 16 7 Brake lever page 3 5 U3B612E0 book Page 3 Tuesday April 17 2007 5 19 PM ...

Page 19: ...F All electrical systems are off The key can be removed EAU10680 LOCK The steering is locked and all electrical systems are off The key can be re moved To lock the steering 1 Turn the handlebars all the way to the left 2 Push the key in from the OFF po sition and then turn it to LOCK while still pushing it 3 Remove the key To unlock the steering Push the key in and then turn it to OFF while still ...

Page 20: ...al circuit of the warning light can be checked by turning the key to ON If the warning light does not come on for a few seconds then go off have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit EAU11630 Speedometer unit The speedometer unit is equipped with a speedometer an odometer and a tripmeter The speedometer shows riding speed The odometer shows the total distance traveled The tripmeter shows th...

Page 21: ...hing the switch in after it has returned to the cen ter position NOTE The self canceling system only oper ates when the vehicle is moving so that the turn signal lights will not self cancel while you are stopped at an intersec tion EAU12500 Horn switch Press this switch to sound the horn EAU12660 Engine stop switch Set this switch to before starting the engine Set this switch to to stop the engine...

Page 22: ...U12870 Shift pedal XVS65X The shift pedal is located on the left side of the engine and is used in com bination with the clutch lever when shifting the gears of the 5 speed con stant mesh transmission equipped on this motorcycle EAU12880 Shift pedal XVS65AX ATX The shift pedal is located on the left side of the engine and is used in com bination with the clutch lever when shifting the gears of the...

Page 23: ...13120 Fuel tank cap To remove the fuel tank cap Slide the lock cover open insert the key into the lock and then turn it 1 4 turn clockwise The lock will be released and the fuel tank cap can be removed To install the fuel tank cap 1 Insert the fuel tank cap into the tank opening with the key inserted in the lock and with the mark facing forward 2 Turn the key counterclockwise to the original posit...

Page 24: ...hot en gine CAUTION ECA10070 Immediately wipe off spilled fuel with a clean dry soft cloth since fuel may deteriorate painted surfac es or plastic parts EAU13300 CAUTION ECA11400 Use only unleaded gasoline The use of leaded gasoline will cause severe damage to internal engine parts such as the valves and piston rings as well as to the exhaust system Your Yamaha engine has been de signed to use reg...

Page 25: ... op eration Make sure that the exhaust system has cooled down before do ing any maintenance work CAUTION ECA10700 The following precautions must be observed to prevent a fire hazard or other damages Use only unleaded gasoline The use of leaded gasoline will cause unrepairable damage to the catalytic converter Never park the vehicle near pos sible fire hazards such as grass or other materials that ...

Page 26: ...e fuel cock lever back to ON EAU13620 Starter choke knob Starting a cold engine requires a richer air fuel mixture which is supplied by the starter choke Move the knob in direction a to turn on the starter choke Move the knob in direction b to turn off the starter choke CAUTION ECA10990 Do not use the starter choke for more than 3 minutes as the exhaust pipe may discolor from excessive heat In add...

Page 27: ... rider seat 1 Remove the passenger seat 2 Remove the passenger seat hold er by removing its bolts and then pull the rider seat up To install the rider seat 1 Insert the projection on the front of the rider seat into the seat holder as shown and then place the seat in the original position 2 Install the passenger seat holder by installing its bolts 3 Install the passenger seat NOTE Make sure that t...

Page 28: ...he washer and nut and then tighten the nut to the specified torque Rider seat To remove the rider seat 1 Remove the passenger seat 2 Remove the bolt and then pull the rider seat up To install the rider seat 1 Insert the projection on the front of the rider seat into the holder as shown place the seat in the origi nal position and then install the bolt 1 Nut 2 Washer Tightening torque Passenger sea...

Page 29: ... with a helmet attached to the helmet holder since the helmet may hit objects causing loss of con trol and possibly an accident EAU14481 Storage compartment The storage compartment is located on the left side of the vehicle To open the storage compartment 1 Slide the lock cover open insert the key into the lock and then turn it clockwise 2 Pull the storage compartment cov er out as shown 1 Helmet ...

Page 30: ... See page 3 9 2 To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension turn the adjusting ring in direction a To decrease the spring pre load and thereby soften the sus pension turn the adjusting ring in direction b NOTE Align the appropriate notch in the adjusting ring with the position in dicator on the shock absorber Use the special wrench and exten sion bar included in the owner s to...

Page 31: ...trap holder on each passenger footrest EAU15301 Sidestand The sidestand is located on the left side of the frame Raise the sidestand or lower it with your foot while holding the vehicle upright NOTE The built in sidestand switch is part of the ignition circuit cut off system which cuts the ignition in certain situations See further down for an explanation of the ignition circuit cut off system WAR...

Page 32: ...in gear and the side stand is up but the clutch lever is not pulled It prevents starting when the trans mission is in gear and the clutch le ver is pulled but the sidestand is still down It cuts the running engine when the transmission is in gear and the sid estand is moved down Periodically check the operation of the ignition circuit cut off system according to the following procedure WARNING EWA...

Page 33: ...er the engine has stalled 10 Move the sidestand up 11 Keep the clutch lever pulled 12 Push the start switch Does the engine start The system is OK The motorcycle can be ridden This check is most reliable if performed with a warmed up engine The neutral switch may be defective The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The sidestand switch may be defective The motorcycle s...

Page 34: ...quences Therefore it is very important in addition to a thorough visual inspec tion to check the following points before each ride NOTE Pre operation checks should be made each time the vehicle is used Such an inspection can be accomplished in a very short time and the added safety it assures is more than worth the time involved WARNING EWA11150 If any item in the Pre operation check list is not w...

Page 35: ...y Check brake pads for wear Replace if necessary Check fluid level in reservoir If necessary add recommended brake fluid to specified level Check hydraulic system for leakage 6 22 6 25 6 25 Rear brake Check operation Check pedal free play Adjust if necessary 6 23 6 25 Clutch Check operation Lubricate cable if necessary Check lever free play Adjust if necessary 6 21 Throttle grip Make sure that ope...

Page 36: ...mooth Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary 6 28 Sidestand Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pivot if necessary 6 28 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened Tighten if necessary Instruments lights signals and switches Check operation Correct if necessary Sidestand switch Check operation of ignition circuit cut off system If system is defe...

Page 37: ... lever pulled and the sid estand up WARNING EWA10290 Before starting the engine check the function of the igni tion circuit cut off system ac cording to the procedure described on page 3 14 Never ride with the sidestand down 1 Turn the fuel cock lever to ON 2 Turn the key to ON and make sure that the engine stop switch is set to 3 Shift the transmission into the neu tral position NOTE When the tra...

Page 38: ...rter choke turned off To avoid the possi bility of excessive exhaust emissions never leave the starter choke on long er than necessary The time necessary for starter choke use depends upon the ambient temperature Tempera tures above 10 C 50 F require about 7 seconds of starter choke use and temperatures below 10 C 50 F re quire about 35 seconds with the starter choke turned on then about 2 5 min u...

Page 39: ...Always use the clutch while changing gears to avoid damag ing the engine transmission and drive train which are not designed to withstand the shock of forced shifting EAU16680 To start out and accelerate 1 Pull the clutch lever to disengage the clutch 2 Shift the transmission into first gear The neutral indicator light should go out 3 Open the throttle gradually and at the same time release the cl...

Page 40: ...more important period in the life of your engine than the period between 0 and 1600 km 1000 mi For this reason you should read the follow ing material carefully Since the engine is brand new do not put an excessive load on it for the first 1600 km 1000 mi The various parts in the engine wear and polish themselves to the correct operating clearances During this period prolonged full throt tle opera...

Page 41: ...diately have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle EAU17180 Parking When parking stop the engine remove the key from the main switch and then turn the fuel cock lever to OFF WARNING EWA10310 Since the engine and exhaust system can become very hot park in a place where pedestri ans or children are not likely to touch them Do not park on a slope or on soft ground otherwise the vehicle may overturn CAUTI...

Page 42: ...TO EMISSIONS CONTROL THESE CONTROLS NOT ONLY FUNCTION TO ENSURE CLEANER AIR BUT ARE ALSO VITAL TO PROPER EN GINE OPERATION AND MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE IN THE FOLLOW ING PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHARTS THE SERVICES RELATED TO EMISSIONS CONTROL ARE GROUPED SEPARATELY THESE SERVICES REQUIRE SPECIALIZED DATA KNOWLEDGE AND EQUIP MENT YAMAHA DEALERS ARE TRAINED AND EQUIPPED TO PER FORM THESE PARTICULAR SER VICE...

Page 43: ...ARNING EWA10340 Modifications not approved by Yamaha may cause loss of perfor mance excessive emissions and render the vehicle unsafe for use Consult a Yamaha dealer before at tempting any changes U3B612E0 book Page 2 Tuesday April 17 2007 5 19 PM ...

Page 44: ...Replace if necessary 2 Fuel filter Replace Replace 3 Spark plugs Check condition Adjust gap and clean Replace every 8000 mi 13000 km or 12 months Replace Replace 4 Valve clearance Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold 5 Crankcase breather system Check breather hose for cracks or damage Replace if necessary 6 Carburetor synchro nization Adjust synchronization of carbu retors 7 Idle s...

Page 45: ... operation Adjust or replace cable 3 Front brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replace brake pads if necessary 4 Rear brake Check operation Adjust brake pedal free play and replace brake shoes if necessary 5 Brake hose Check for cracks or damage Replace Every 4 years 6 Wheels Check runout spoke tightness and for damage Tighten spokes if necessary 7 Tires Check tread depth and f...

Page 46: ...al pivot shaft Apply lithium soap based grease all purpose grease lightly 14 Clutch lever pivot shaft Apply lithium soap based grease all purpose grease lightly 15 Shift pedal pivot shaft Apply lithium soap based grease all purpose grease lightly 16 Sidestand pivot Check operation Apply lithium soap based grease all purpose grease lightly 17 Sidestand switch Check operation and replace if necessar...

Page 47: ... mi 25000 km or 24 months Change Change 23 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 24 Control and meter cables Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or engine oil 10W 30 thor oughly 25 Throttle grip hous ing and cable Check operation and free play Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS 600 mi 1000 k...

Page 48: ...er cylinder or caliper cylinder always replace the brake fluid Check the brake fluid level regularly and fill as required Replace the oil seals on the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper cylinder every two years Replace the brake hoses every four years or if cracked or damaged 26 Lights signals and switches Check operation Adjust headlight beam No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS ...

Page 49: ...apter Refer to this section each time a panel needs to be removed and installed XVS65X XVS65AX ATX EAU19193 Panel A To remove the panel Remove the bolts and then take the panel off XVS65X XVS65AX ATX To install the panel Place the panel in the original position and then install the bolts 1 Panel A 1 Panel A 1 Panel B 1 Bolt 1 Bolt U3B612E0 book Page 8 Tuesday April 17 2007 5 19 PM ...

Page 50: ...rk plugs can re veal the condition of the engine To remove a spark plug 1 Remove the spark plug cap 2 Remove the spark plug as shown with the spark plug wrench includ ed in the owner s tool kit To check the spark plugs 1 Check that the porcelain insulator around the center electrode on each spark plug is a medium to light tan the ideal color when the vehicle is ridden normally 2 Check that all spa...

Page 51: ... available when installing a spark plug a good estimate of the correct torque is 1 4 1 2 turn past finger tight However the spark plug should be tightened to the speci fied torque as soon as possible 4 Install the spark plug cap EAU19672 Canister for California only This model is equipped with a canister to prevent the discharging of fuel vapor into the atmosphere Check each hose connection Check ...

Page 52: ... the check window located at the bottom left side of the crank case NOTE The engine oil should be between the minimum and maximum level marks 4 If the engine oil is at or below the minimum level mark add sufficient oil of the recommended type to raise it to the correct level To change the engine oil with or without oil filter element replace ment 1 Start the engine warm it up for several minutes a...

Page 53: ...er the engine and exhaust sys tem have cooled down CAUTION ECA11620 In order to prevent clutch slip page since the engine oil also lubricates the clutch do not mix any chemical additives Do not use oils with a diesel speci fication of CD or oils of a high 1 Outer oil filter element cover 2 Bolt 1 Inner oil filter element cover 2 Bolt 1 Oil filter element 2 O ring Tightening torque Oil filter eleme...

Page 54: ...nd lubrication chart WARNING EWA10370 Make sure that no foreign mate rial enters the final gear case Make sure that no oil gets on the tire or wheel To check the final gear oil level 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion NOTE The final gear oil level must be checked on a cold engine Make sure that the vehicle is posi tioned straight up when checking the oil le...

Page 55: ...ld be cleaned at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart Clean the air filter element more fre quently if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas 1 Remove the air filter case cover by removing the bolts 2 Pull the air filter element out 3 Lightly tap the air filter element to remove most of the dust and dirt and then blow the remaining dirt out with compres...

Page 56: ...er ele ment installed otherwise the piston s and or cylinder s may become excessively worn 5 Install the air filter case cover by aligning the match marks and in stalling the bolts NOTE If dust or water collects in the air filter check hose remove the clamp from it and then remove the plug to drain the hose 1 Air filter element 1 Air filter element holder 2 Projection 3 Slot 1 Match marks 1 Air fi...

Page 57: ...ted by a Yamaha dealer at the in tervals specified in the periodic mainte nance and lubrication chart Start the engine and warm it up for sev eral minutes at 1000 2000 r min while occasionally revving it to 4000 5000 r min NOTE The engine is warm when it quickly re sponds to the throttle EAU21382 Checking the throttle cable free play The throttle cable free play should mea sure 4 0 6 0 mm 0 16 0 2...

Page 58: ... checked and if necessary adjusted before each ride WARNING EWA10500 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 Tire air pressure measured on...

Page 59: ... a tire tread shows crosswise lines minimum tread depth if the tire has a nail or glass fragments in it or if the sidewall is cracked con tact a Yamaha dealer immediately and have the tire replaced Tire air pressure measured on cold tires XVS65ATX 90 200 kg 198 441 lb XVS65ATXC 90 198 kg 198 437 lb XVS65AX 90 200 kg 198 441 lb XVS65AXC 90 198 kg 198 437 lb XVS65X 90 180 kg 198 397 lb XVS65XC 90 17...

Page 60: ...NG EWA10460 The front and rear tires should be of the same make and de sign otherwise the handling characteristics of the vehicle cannot be guaranteed After extensive tests only the tires listed below have been ap proved for this model by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd Front tire Size XVS65ATX 130 90 16M C 67S XVS65ATXC 130 90 16M C 67S XVS65AX 130 90 16M C 67S XVS65AXC 130 90 16M C 67S XVS65X 100 90 19M C 5...

Page 61: ...gned to pull a trailer or to be attached to a sidecar The accessories or replacement parts you choose for your vehicle should be designed specifically for this model and they must be se curely mounted to maintain the in herent stability of the original design Genuine Yamaha Parts and Accessories are designed and test ed to be compatible with your vehi cle Please consider Genuine Yamaha Parts and A...

Page 62: ... play and if necessary adjust it as follows 1 Loosen the locknut at the clutch le ver 2 To increase the clutch lever free play turn the adjusting bolt in di rection a To decrease the clutch lever free play turn the adjusting bolt in direction b NOTE If the specified clutch lever free play could be obtained as described above tighten the locknut and skip the rest of the procedure otherwise proceed ...

Page 63: ...adjust it as follows 1 Loosen the locknut at the brake le ver 2 To increase the brake lever free play turn the adjusting screw in di rection a To decrease the brake lever free play turn the adjusting screw in direction b 3 Tighten the locknut WARNING EWA10630 After adjusting the brake lever free play check the free play and make sure that the brake is working properly A soft or spongy feeling in t...

Page 64: ...pedal free play Brake pedal position The brake pedal should be positioned approximately XVS65ATX 108 0 mm 4 25 in XVS65ATXC 108 0 mm 4 25 in XVS65AX 108 0 mm 4 25 in XVS65AXC 108 0 mm 4 25 in XVS65X 82 0 mm 3 23 in XVS65XC 82 0 mm 3 23 in above the top of the footrest as shown Periodical ly check the brake pedal position and if necessary adjust it as follows 1 Loosen the locknut at the brake pedal...

Page 65: ...justing nut in direction b EAU22270 Adjusting the rear brake light switch The rear brake light switch which is ac tivated by the brake pedal is properly adjusted when the brake light comes on just before braking takes effect If necessary adjust the brake light switch as follows Turn the adjusting nut while holding the rear brake light switch in place To make the brake light come on earlier turn th...

Page 66: ...ck the brake shoe wear without having to dis assemble the brake To check the brake shoe wear check the position of the wear indicator while applying the brake If a brake shoe has worn to the point that the wear indicator reaches the wear limit line have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake shoes as a set EAU32343 Checking the front brake fluid level Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to enter the...

Page 67: ...lock Brake fluid may deteriorate paint ed surfaces or plastic parts Al ways clean up spilled fluid immediately As the brake pads wear it is nor mal for the brake fluid level to grad ually go down However if the brake fluid level goes down sud denly have a Yamaha dealer check the cause EAU22720 Changing the brake fluid Have a Yamaha dealer change the brake fluid at the intervals specified in the NO...

Page 68: ...maged ca bles as soon as possible to prevent unsafe conditions EAU23111 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 at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart EAU44270 Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals The operation of the brake and shift pe...

Page 69: ...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 Yamaha dealer check or repair it Recommended lubricants Brake lever Silicone grease Clutch lever Lithium soap based grease all purpose grease Recommended ...

Page 70: ...NG EWA10750 Securely support the vehicle so that there 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 CAUTI...

Page 71: ...y support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over 2 Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for ward and backward If any free play can be felt have a Yamaha dealer check or repair the steering EAU23290 Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must be checked at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica tion chart ...

Page 72: ...medical attention Batteries produce explosive hy drogen gas Therefore keep sparks flames cigarettes etc away from the battery and pro vide sufficient ventilation when charging it in an enclosed space KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER IES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN To charge the battery Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat tery as soon as possible if it seems to have discharged Keep in mind that the batter...

Page 73: ...the fuse box which contains the fuses for the individual cir cuits are located behind panel B See page 6 8 If a fuse is blown replace it as follows 1 Turn the key to OFF and turn off the electrical circuit in question 2 Remove the blown fuse and then install a new fuse of the specified amperage 1 Fuse box 2 Main fuse 3 Spare main fuse 1 Headlight fuse 2 Signaling system fuse 3 Ignition fuse 4 Carb...

Page 74: ...iately blows again have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical system EAU23792 Replacing the headlight bulb This model is equipped with a quartz bulb headlight If the headlight bulb burns out replace it as follows 1 Remove the headlight unit by re moving the screws 2 Disconnect the headlight coupler and then remove the bulb cover 3 Unhook the headlight bulb holder and then remove the defective bulb ...

Page 75: ...f the glass the luminosity of the bulb and the bulb life will be adversely af fected Thoroughly clean off any dirt and fingerprints on the headlight bulb using a cloth moistened with al cohol or thinner 5 Install the headlight bulb cover and then connect the coupler 6 Install the headlight unit by install ing the screws 7 Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary EAU24281 Replaci...

Page 76: ...and up right Check that the motorcycle is in a stable and level position before starting any maintenance A strong wooden box can be placed under the engine for added stability To service the front wheel 1 Stabilize the rear of the motorcycle by using a motorcycle stand or if an additional motorcycle stand is not available by placing a jack un der the frame in front of the rear wheel 2 Raise the fr...

Page 77: ...wheel has been removed together with the brake disc otherwise the brake pads will be forced shut EAU24932 To install the front wheel 1 Install the speedometer gear unit into the wheel hub so that the pro jections mesh with the slots 2 Lift the wheel up between the fork legs NOTE Make sure that there is enough space between the brake pads before insert ing the brake disc and that the slot in the sp...

Page 78: ...en the axle nut 2 Disconnect the brake torque rod from the brake shoe plate by re moving the bolt and nut 3 Loosen the brake torque rod nut at the swingarm 4 Remove the brake pedal free play adjusting nut and then disconnect the brake rod from the brake cam shaft lever 5 Remove panel A See page 6 8 6 Remove the bolts that secure the final gear case to the swingarm Tightening torque Wheel axle 59 N...

Page 79: ...stall the brake rod onto the brake camshaft lever and then install the brake pedal free play adjusting nut onto the brake rod 4 Install the brake torque rod bolt and nut at the brake shoe plate 5 Install the panel 6 Lower the rear wheel so that it is on the ground 7 Tighten the axle nut the final gear case bolts and the brake torque rod nuts to the specified torques 8 Adjust the brake pedal free p...

Page 80: ...troubleshooting chart represents a quick and easy procedure for checking these vital systems your self However should your motorcycle require any repair take it to a Yamaha dealer whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools experience and know how to service the motorcycle properly Use only genuine Yamaha replace ment parts Imitation parts may look like Yamaha parts but they are often infer...

Page 81: ...ition Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Remove the spark plugs and check the electrodes 3 Ignition Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gaps or replace the spark plugs Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Check the battery Operate the electric starter 4 Battery The engine turns over qu...

Page 82: ...fler outlets with plas tic bags after the engine has cooled down 2 Make sure that all caps and covers as well as all electrical couplers and connectors including the spark plug caps are tightly in stalled 3 Remove extremely stubborn dirt like oil burnt onto the crankcase with a degreasing agent and a brush but never apply such prod ucts onto seals gaskets and wheel axles Always rinse the dirt and ...

Page 83: ...area is covered with a wet cloth for a few minutes before cleaning After riding in the rain near the sea or on salt sprayed roads Since sea salt or salt sprayed on roads during winter are extremely corrosive in combination with water carry out the following steps after each ride in the rain near the sea or on salt sprayed roads NOTE Salt sprayed on roads in the winter may remain well into spring 1...

Page 84: ...itable care product Avoid using abrasive polishing compounds as they will wear away the paint NOTE Consult a Yamaha dealer for advice on what products to use EAU26230 Storage Short term Always store your motorcycle in a cool dry place and if necessary protect it against dust with a porous cover CAUTION ECA10810 Storing the motorcycle in a poorly ventilated room or cover ing it with a tarp while it...

Page 85: ... the spark plugs and then install the spark plugs and the spark plug caps WARNING EWA10950 To prevent damage or injury from sparking make sure to ground the spark plug electrodes while turning the engine over 6 Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and pedals as well as of the side stand centerstand 7 Check and if necessary correct the tire air pressure and then lift t...

Page 86: ... XVS65ATXC 3400 mm 133 9 in XVS65AX 3400 mm 133 9 in XVS65AXC 3400 mm 133 9 in XVS65X 3100 mm 122 0 in XVS65XC 3100 mm 122 0 in Weight With oil and fuel XVS65ATX 247 0 kg 545 lb XVS65ATXC 249 0 kg 549 lb XVS65AX 247 0 kg 545 lb XVS65AXC 249 0 kg 549 lb XVS65X 233 0 kg 514 lb XVS65XC 235 0 kg 518 lb Engine Engine type Air cooled 4 stroke SOHC Cylinder arrangement V type 2 cylinder Displacement 649 ...

Page 87: ...h 28 24 1 167 5th 29 30 0 967 Chassis Frame type Double cradle Caster angle 35 00 Trail XVS65ATX 145 0 mm 5 71 in XVS65ATXC 145 0 mm 5 71 in XVS65AX 145 0 mm 5 71 in XVS65AXC 145 0 mm 5 71 in XVS65X 153 0 mm 6 02 in XVS65XC 153 0 mm 6 02 in Front tire Type With tube Size XVS65ATX 130 90 16M C 67S XVS65ATXC 130 90 16M C 67S XVS65AX 130 90 16M C 67S XVS65AXC 130 90 16M C 67S XVS65X 100 90 19M C 57S ...

Page 88: ...0 kPa 29 psi 2 00 kgf cm Rear 225 kPa 33 psi 2 25 kgf cm Loading condition XVS65ATX 90 200 kg 198 441 lb XVS65ATXC 90 198 kg 198 437 lb XVS65AX 90 200 kg 198 441 lb XVS65AXC 90 198 kg 198 437 lb XVS65X 90 180 kg 198 397 lb XVS65XC 90 178 kg 198 392 lb Front XVS65ATX 225 kPa 33 psi 2 25 kgf cm XVS65ATXC 225 kPa 33 psi 2 25 kgf cm XVS65AX 225 kPa 33 psi 2 25 kgf cm XVS65AXC 225 kPa 33 psi 2 25 kgf c...

Page 89: ...2 V 10 0 Ah Headlight Bulb type Halogen bulb Bulb voltage wattage quantity Headlight 12 V 60 W 55 0 W 1 Tail brake light 12 V 8 0 W 27 0 W 1 Front turn signal position light 12 V 23 W 8 0 W 2 Rear turn signal light 12 V 21 0 W 2 Meter lighting 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 signal indicator light 12 V 1 7 W 1 Engine trouble warning lig...

Page 90: ...ntification number The key identification number is stamped into the key tag Record this number in the space provided and use it for reference when ordering a new key EAU26400 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 ...

Page 91: ...el is affixed to the frame under the rider seat See page 3 9 Record the information on this label in the space provided This information will be needed when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer 1 Model label U3B612E0 book Page 2 Tuesday April 17 2007 5 19 PM ...

Page 92: ...and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 400 Seven...

Page 93: ...cle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use or 2 the use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person AMONG THOSE ACTS PRESUMED TO CONSTITUTE TAMPERING ARE THE ACTS LISTED BELOW These acts include tampering with the following systems i e modification removal etc Ex...

Page 94: ...nder that maintenance work is required It is not acceptable proof of maintenance work Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month 4000 mi 7000 km or 6 months 8000 mi 13000 km or 12 months 12000 mi 19000 km or 18 months 16000 mi 25000 km or 24 months 20000 mi 31000 km or 30 months 24000 mi 37000 km or 36 months 28000 mi 43000 km o...

Page 95: ...ORMATION 9 6 9 36000 mi 55000 km or 54 months 40000 mi 61000 km or 60 months Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks U3B612E0 book Page 6 Tuesday April 17 2007 5 19 PM ...

Page 96: ... warranty by an authorized Yamaha motorcycle dealer In order for this warranty to remain in effect this inspection and registration must take place within ten 10 days after transfer An inspection and registration fee will be charged for this service EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A also warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser of each Yamaha m...

Page 97: ... later date Each Yamaha motorcycle dealer is held responsible for his setup service and warranty repair work Is the warranty transferable to second owners Yes The remainder of the existing warranty can be transferred upon request The unit has to be inspected and re registered by an authorized Yamaha motorcycle dealer for the policy to remain effective CUSTOMER SERVICE If your machine requires warr...

Page 98: ...d repairs There s no deductible to pay and repairs aren t pro rated You don t have any out of pocket expenses for covered repairs In addition Travel and Recreation Interruption Protection TRIP is included at no extra cost TRIP gives you up to 150 reimbursement per occurrence for any reasonable expenses you incur because your Yamaha needs covered service replacement vehicle rental emergency towing ...

Page 99: ...ed protection even after your Yamaha Limited Warranty expires A special note If visiting your dealer isn t convenient contact Yamaha with your Primary ID number your frame number We ll be happy to help you get the Y E S coverage you need Yamaha Service Marketing P O Box 6555 Cypress CA 90630 1 866 YES EXTD 1 866 937 3983 U3B612E0 book Page 10 Tuesday April 17 2007 5 19 PM ...

Page 100: ...cation numbers 9 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 3 14 Indicator and warning lights 3 2 K Key identification number 9 1 L Labels location of 1 5 Luggage strap holders 3 13 M Main switch steering lock 3 1 Maintenance and lubrication periodic 6 4 Maintenance emission control system 6 3 Maintenance periodic 6 1 Maintenance record 9 5 Matte color caution 7 1 Model label 9 2 N Neutral indicator light ...

Page 101: ...Turn signal light bulb or tail brake light bulb replacing 6 34 Turn signal switch 3 3 V Valve clearance 6 17 Vehicle identification number 9 1 W Warranty extended 9 9 Warranty limited 9 7 Wheel bearings checking 6 30 Wheel front 6 36 Wheel rear 6 37 Wheels 6 20 U3B612E0 book Page 2 Tuesday April 17 2007 5 19 PM ...

Page 102: ...A5 yoko_Blank fm Page 1 Tuesday April 8 2003 11 43 AM ...

Page 103: ...A5 yoko_Blank fm Page 1 Tuesday April 8 2003 11 43 AM ...

Page 104: ...PRINTED IN JAPAN 2007 05 1 7 1 CR E PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD ...

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