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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION

EAU10130

Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:

NOTE:

This manual should be considered a permanent part of this motorcycle and should remain with it even if the motorcycle
is subsequently sold.

Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual contains the most
current product information available at the time of 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.

WARNING

EWA10010

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL AND THE “YOU AND YOUR MOTORCYCLE: RIDING TIPS” BOOKLET CAREFULLY
AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS MOTORCYCLE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS MOTOR-
CYCLE UNTIL YOU HAVE ATTAINED ADEQUATE KNOWLEDGE OF ITS CONTROLS AND OPERATING FEATURES

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 motor-
cycle.

A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to 
the motorcycle.

A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.

WARNING

CAUTION:

NOTE:

U3B61RE0.book  Page 1  Friday, June 10, 2005  2:10 PM

Summary of Contents for V-star XVS65V

Page 1: ...3B6 28199 1R XVS65V C XVS65AV C XVS65ATV C OWNER S MANUAL LIT 11626 19 70...

Page 2: ...EAU10041 U3B61RE0 book Page 1 Friday June 10 2005 2 10 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 w...

Page 4: ...consult your Yamaha dealer WARNING EWA10010 PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL AND THE YOU AND YOUR MOTORCYCLE RIDING TIPS BOOKLET CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS MOTORCYCLE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPER...

Page 5: ...AINED 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 MOTO...

Page 6: ...otor Corporation U S A 1st edition June 2005 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A is expressly prohibited Printed in...

Page 7: ...RIODIC 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...

Page 8: ...ront wheel 6 35 Rear wheel 6 36 Troubleshooting 6 38 Troubleshooting chart 6 39 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7 1 Care 7 1 Storage 7 3 SPECIFICATIONS 8 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 1 Identification numbers...

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 br...

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 pre...

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 motor...

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 motorcy...

Page 13: ...SAFETY INFORMATION 1 5 1 EAU10381 Location of important labels Please read the following important labels carefully before operating this vehicle U3B61RE0 book Page 5 Friday June 10 2005 2 10 PM...

Page 14: ...SAFETY INFORMATION 1 6 1 1 2 3 XVS65V 3 XVS65AV ATV 4 5FB 21668 01 U3B61RE0 book Page 6 Friday June 10 2005 2 10 PM...

Page 15: ...SAFETY INFORMATION 1 7 1 5 6 California only A1 U3B61RE0 book Page 7 Friday June 10 2005 2 10 PM...

Page 16: ...age 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 17: ...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...

Page 18: ...ht view XVS65V 1 Engine oil filter element page 6 11 2 Battery page 6 30 3 Fuses page 6 31 4 Main switch steering lock page 3 1 5 Air filter element page 6 14 6 Brake pedal page 3 5 U3B61RE0 book Page...

Page 19: ...AV ATV 1 Engine oil filter element page 6 11 2 Battery page 6 30 3 Fuses page 6 31 4 Main switch steering lock page 3 1 5 Air filter element page 6 14 6 Brake pedal page 3 5 U3B61RE0 book Page 4 Frida...

Page 20: ...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...

Page 21: ...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 t...

Page 22: ...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 S...

Page 23: ...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...

Page 24: ...U12870 Shift pedal XVS65V 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...

Page 25: ...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 remove...

Page 26: ...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 gas...

Page 27: ...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 U...

Page 28: ...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 st...

Page 29: ...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...

Page 30: ...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 ride...

Page 31: ...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 l...

Page 32: ...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 adju...

Page 33: ...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 T...

Page 34: ...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 r...

Page 35: ...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 relia...

Page 36: ...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 use...

Page 37: ...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 24 6 25 Rear brake...

Page 38: ...mooth Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary 6 27 Sidestand Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pivot if necessary 6 28 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are pr...

Page 39: ...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...

Page 40: ...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...

Page 41: ...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 acceler...

Page 42: ...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 pu...

Page 43: ...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 eng...

Page 44: ...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 SER...

Page 45: ...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 U3B...

Page 46: ...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 val...

Page 47: ...ch Check 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 cable and replace brake s...

Page 48: ...se lightly 13 Brake and shift ped al pivot shafts Apply lithium soap based grease all purpose grease lightly 14 Sidestand pivot Check operation Apply lithium soap based grease all purpose grease light...

Page 49: ...r oil Check oil level and for oil leakage Change at initial 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month and thereafter every 16000 mi 25000 km or 24 months Change Change 21 Control and meter cables Apply Yamaha chain a...

Page 50: ...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...

Page 51: ...pter Refer to this section each time a panel needs to be removed and installed XVS65V XVS65AV ATV EAU19193 Panel A To remove the panel Remove the bolts and then take the panel off XVS65V XVS65AV ATV T...

Page 52: ...he spark 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...

Page 53: ...t 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...

Page 54: ...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...

Page 55: ...p 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 er quality than specified In addition do n...

Page 56: ...e 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 uprig...

Page 57: ...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...

Page 58: ...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 wat...

Page 59: ...free play The throttle cable free play should mea sure 4 0 6 0 mm 0 16 0 24 in at the throttle grip Periodically check the throttle cable free play and if neces sary have a Yamaha dealer adjust it EAU...

Page 60: ...ir pressure measured on cold tires 0 90 kg 0 198 lb Front XVS65ATV 225 kPa 33 psi 2 25 kgf cm XVS65ATVC 225 kPa 33 psi 2 25 kgf cm XVS65AV 225 kPa 33 psi 2 25 kgf cm XVS65AVC 225 kPa 33 psi 2 25 kgf c...

Page 61: ...pth 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 WARNING EWA10560 It is dangerous to ride with a worn o...

Page 62: ...G703 XVS65ATVC BRIDGE STONE EXEDRA G703 XVS65AV BRIDGESTONE EXE DRA G703 XVS65AVC BRIDGESTONE EXE DRA G703 XVS65V BRIDGESTONE EXE DRA L309 XVS65VC BRIDGESTONE EXE DRA L309 XVS65ATV DUNLOP D404F XVS65A...

Page 63: ...rst be broken in for it to develop its optimal characteris tics EAU22011 Accessories and replacement parts WARNING EWA10621 This vehicle is not designed to pull a trailer or to be attached to a sideca...

Page 64: ...e 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...

Page 65: ...g 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...

Page 66: ...rake pedal position and if necessary adjust it as follows 1 Loosen the locknut at the brake pedal 2 To raise the brake pedal turn the adjusting bolt in direction a To lower the brake pedal turn the ad...

Page 67: ...e adjusting nut in direction a To make the brake light come on later turn the adjusting nut in direction b EAU22380 Checking the front brake pads and rear brake shoes The front brake pads and the rear...

Page 68: ...ke system leakage If the brake fluid level is low be sure to check the brake pads for wear and the brake system for leakage Observe these precautions When checking the fluid level make sure that the t...

Page 69: ...very two years Brake hose Replace every four years EAU23090 Checking and lubricating the cables The operation of all control cables and the condition of the cables should be checked before each ride a...

Page 70: ...hift pedals The operation of the brake and shift pedals should be checked before each ride and the pedal pivots should be lu bricated if necessary EAU23140 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutc...

Page 71: ...odic main tenance and lubrication chart To check the condition WARNING EWA10750 Securely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over Check the inner tubes for scratches damage an...

Page 72: ...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 d...

Page 73: ...attery 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 ter...

Page 74: ...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...

Page 75: ...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...

Page 76: ...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 thinn...

Page 77: ...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 whe...

Page 78: ...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...

Page 79: ...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...

Page 80: ...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 Inst...

Page 81: ...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 techni...

Page 82: ...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 Yama...

Page 83: ...eave the cleaner on the af fected area any longer than in structed Also thoroughly rinse the area off with water immedi ately dry it and then apply a cor rosion protection spray Improper cleaning can...

Page 84: ...n After cleaning 1 Dry the motorcycle with a chamois or an absorbing cloth 2 Use a chrome polish to shine chrome aluminum and stainless steel parts including the exhaust system Even the thermally in d...

Page 85: ...k that has an OFF posi tion Turn the fuel cock lever to OFF 3 Drain the carburetor float cham bers by loosening the drain bolts this will prevent fuel deposits from building up Pour the drained fuel i...

Page 86: ...els are off the ground Alterna tively turn the wheels a little every month in order to prevent the tires from becoming degraded in one spot 8 Cover the muffler outlets with plas tic bags to prevent mo...

Page 87: ...XVS65ATVC 3400 mm 133 9 in XVS65AV 3400 mm 133 9 in XVS65AVC 3400 mm 133 9 in XVS65V 3100 mm 122 0 in XVS65VC 3100 mm 122 0 in Weight With oil and fuel XVS65ATV 247 0 kg 545 lb XVS65ATVC 249 0 kg 549...

Page 88: ...1 900 3rd 35 24 1 458 4th 28 24 1 167 5th 29 30 0 967 Chassis Frame type Double cradle Caster angle 35 00 Trail XVS65ATV 145 0 mm 5 71 in XVS65ATVC 145 0 mm 5 71 in XVS65AV 145 0 mm 5 71 in XVS65AVC 1...

Page 89: ...cm XVS65AVC 225 kPa 33 psi 2 25 kgf cm XVS65V 200 kPa 29 psi 2 00 kgf cm XVS65VC 200 kPa 29 psi 2 00 kgf cm Rear 225 kPa 33 psi 2 25 kgf cm Loading condition XVS65ATV 90 200 kg 198 441 lb XVS65ATVC 90...

Page 90: ...system AC magneto Battery Model GT12B 4 Voltage capacity 12 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...

Page 91: ...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 n...

Page 92: ...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...

Page 93: ...stigation 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 deal...

Page 94: ...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 o...

Page 95: ...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 4...

Page 96: ...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 U3B61RE0 book Page 6 Friday June 10...

Page 97: ...CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 7 9 EAU26661 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A STREET AND ENDURO MOTORCYCLE LIMITED WARRANTY U3B61RE0 book Page 7 Friday June 10 2005 2 10 PM...

Page 98: ...CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 8 9 U3B61RE0 book Page 8 Friday June 10 2005 2 10 PM...

Page 99: ...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 incl...

Page 100: ...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 hel...

Page 101: ...ers 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 Mainte...

Page 102: ...or tail brake light bulb replacing 6 33 Turn signal switch 3 3 V Valve clearance 6 16 Vehicle identification number 9 1 W Warranty extended 9 9 Warranty limited 9 7 Wheel bearings checking 6 29 Wheel...

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