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CONSUMER INFORMATION

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EAU26470

Model label

The model label is affixed to the frame
under the rider seat. (See page 4-10.)
Record the information on this label in
the space provided. This information
will be needed when ordering spare
parts from a Yamaha dealer.

EAU48061

Vehicle Emission Control Informa-
tion label

The Vehicle Emission Control Informa-
tion label is affixed at the location in the
illustration. This label shows specifica-
tions related to exhaust emissions as
required by federal law, state law and
Environment Canada.

1. Model label

1. Vehicle Emission Control Information label

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Summary of Contents for XVS65A

Page 1: ...DIC183 1BF 28199 11 XVS65A C OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle LIT 11626 24 10 ...

Page 2: ...EAU10042 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold U1BF11E0 book Page 1 Tuesday April 13 2010 9 28 AM ...

Page 3: ...ntain these high standards it is important that you and your Yamaha dealer pay close attention to the recommended maintenance schedules and operating instructions contained within this manual Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality Therefore while this manual contains the most cur rent product information available at the time of printing there may be minor discrepancie...

Page 4: ...ey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the vehicle or other property A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer WARNING NOTICE TIP U1BF11E0 book Page 1 T...

Page 5: ...Motor Corporation U S A 1st edition April 2010 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 24 10 U1BF11E0 book Page 2 Tuesday April 13 2010 9 28 AM ...

Page 6: ...eriodic maintenance chart for the emission control system 7 3 General maintenance and lubrication chart 7 5 Removing and installing panels 7 9 Checking the spark plugs 7 10 Canister for California only 7 11 Engine oil and oil filter element 7 12 Final gear oil 7 14 Cleaning the air filter element 7 15 Carburetors 7 17 Checking the engine idling speed 7 17 Checking the throttle cable free play 7 17...

Page 7: ...Rear wheel 7 35 Troubleshooting 7 37 Troubleshooting chart 7 38 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 8 1 Matte color caution 8 1 Care 8 1 Storage 8 3 SPECIFICATIONS 9 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 10 1 Identification numbers 10 1 Reporting safety defects 10 3 Motorcycle noise regulation 10 4 Maintenance record 10 5 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A STREET AND ENDURO MOTORCYCLE LIMITED WARRANTY 10 7 YAMAHA EXTENDED S...

Page 8: ...cle They contain important information for safe and proper operation of your vehicle Never remove any labels from your vehicle If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off a replacement label is available from your Yamaha dealer 1 2 3 4 5 6 U1BF11E0 book Page 1 Tuesday April 13 2010 9 28 AM ...

Page 9: ... 200 kPa 2 00 kgf cm 29 psi 225 kPa 2 25 kgf cm 33 psi 90kg 198 lbs maximum load FRONT REAR 200 kPa 2 00 kgf cm 29 psi 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi 3B6 21668 00 A1 EMISSION HOSE ROUTING 10D 21686 00 CARB CARB CANISTER TO ATMOSPHERE FROM FUEL TANK ROLL OVER VALVE 1 2 3 5 4 6 California only U1BF11E0 book Page 2 Tuesday April 13 2010 9 28 AM ...

Page 10: ...assenger The failure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles in traf fic is the predominating cause of automobile motorcycle accidents Many accidents 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 ...

Page 11: ...d contribute to an impairment of vision that 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 Always wear protective clothing that covers your legs ankles and feet The eng...

Page 12: ...s evenly as possi ble on both sides of the motorcycle to minimize imbalance or instabili ty Shifting weights can create a sud den imbalance Make sure that ac cessories and cargo are securely attached to the motorcycle before riding Check accessory mounts and cargo restraints frequently Properly adjust the suspension for your load suspension ad justable models only and check the condition and pres ...

Page 13: ...hanges If accessories are added to the handlebar or front fork area they must be as lightweight as possible and should be kept to a minimum Bulky or large accessories may seriously affect the stability of the motorcycle due to aerody namic effects Wind may at tempt to lift the motorcycle or the motorcycle may become un stable in cross winds These ac cessories may also cause instability when passin...

Page 14: ...ie downs or suitable straps that are attached to solid parts of the mo torcycle such as the frame or up per front fork triple clamp and not for example to rubber mounted handlebars or turn signals or parts that could break Choose the lo cation for the straps carefully so the straps will not rub against painted surfaces during transport The suspension should be com pressed somewhat by the tie downs...

Page 15: ...l page 4 5 2 Fuel cock page 4 8 3 Starter choke knob page 4 9 4 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring page 4 12 5 Helmet holder page 4 11 6 Owner s tool kit page 7 2 7 Storage compartment page 4 11 U1BF11E0 book Page 1 Tuesday April 13 2010 9 28 AM ...

Page 16: ...view 4 2 3 1 5 6 1 Engine oil filter element page 7 12 2 Battery page 7 29 3 Fuses page 7 30 4 Main switch steering lock page 4 1 5 Air filter element page 7 15 6 Brake pedal page 4 5 U1BF11E0 book Page 2 Tuesday April 13 2010 9 28 AM ...

Page 17: ...ts 1 Clutch lever page 4 4 2 Left handlebar switches page 4 3 3 Speedometer unit page 4 3 4 Fuel tank cap page 4 6 5 Right handlebar switches page 4 3 6 Throttle grip page 7 17 7 Brake lever page 4 5 U1BF11E0 book Page 3 Tuesday April 13 2010 9 28 AM ...

Page 18: ...tarted and stays on until the key is turned to OFF even if the engine stalls EAU10661 OFF All electrical systems are off The key can be removed WARNING EWA10061 Never turn the key to OFF or LOCK while the vehicle is moving Otherwise the electrical systems will be switched off which may result in loss of control or an accident EAU10683 LOCK The steering is locked and all electrical systems are off ...

Page 19: ...ning light This warning light comes on or flashes if a problem is detected in the electrical circuit monitoring the engine If this oc curs have a Yamaha dealer check the self diagnosis system See page 4 3 for an explanation of the self diagnosis device The electrical circuit of the warning light can be checked by turning the key to ON The warning light should come on for a few seconds and then go ...

Page 20: ... to plan future fuel stops EAU12092 Self diagnosis device This model is equipped with a self diag nosis device for various electrical cir cuits If a problem is detected in any of those circuits the engine trouble warning light will come on or flash If this occurs have a Yamaha dealer check the vehi cle NOTICE ECA11170 To prevent engine damage be sure to consult a Yamaha dealer as soon as possible ...

Page 21: ...s 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 in case of an emergen cy such as when the vehicle overturns or when the throttle cable is stuck EAU12711 Start switch Push this switch to crank the engine with the st...

Page 22: ... transmission equipped on this motorcycle EAU12890 Brake lever The brake lever is located at the right handlebar grip To apply the front brake pull the lever toward the handle bar grip EAU12941 Brake pedal The brake pedal is on the right side of the motorcycle To apply the rear brake press down on the brake pedal 1 Shift pedal 2 Neutral position 1 Brake lever 1 Brake pedal U1BF11E0 book Page 5 Tue...

Page 23: ...riding Leaking fuel is a fire hazard EAU13221 Fuel Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in the tank WARNING EWA10881 Gasoline and gasoline vapors are extremely flammable To avoid fires and explosions and to reduce the risk of injury when refueling follow these instructions 1 Before refueling turn off the en gine and be sure that no one is sit ting on the vehicle Never refuel while smoking or whi...

Page 24: ...parts such as the valves and piston rings as well as to the exhaust system Your Yamaha engine has been de signed to use regular unleaded gaso line with a pump octane number R M 2 of 86 or higher or a research octane number of 91 or higher If knocking or pinging occurs use a gasoline of a different brand or premi um unleaded fuel Use of unleaded fuel will extend spark plug life and reduce maintenan...

Page 25: ... down before do ing any maintenance work Do not allow the engine to idle more than a few minutes Long idling can cause a build up of heat NOTICE ECA10701 Use only unleaded gasoline The use of leaded gasoline will cause unre pairable damage to the catalytic converter EAU13550 Fuel cock The fuel cock supplies fuel from the tank to the carburetors while also filter ing it The fuel cock lever position...

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 NOTICE ECA10990 Do not use the starter choke for more than 3 minutes as the exhaust pipe may discolor from excessive heat In addi...

Page 27: ...the nut to the specified torque Rider seat To remove the 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 1 Nut 2 Washer Tightening torque Passenger seat nut 13...

Page 28: ...ey WARNING Never ride with a helmet attached to the helmet hold er since the helmet may hit objects causing loss of control and possibly an accident EWA10161 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...

Page 29: ...r seats See page 4 10 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 Align the appropriate notch in the adjusting ring with the po sition indicator on the shock absorber Use the special wrench and extension bar included in the owner s ...

Page 30: ... is a luggage strap holder on each passenger footrest EAU15304 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 TIP The built in sidestand switch is part of the ignition circuit cut off system which cuts the ignition in certain situations See page 4 14 for an explanation of the ignition circuit cut off...

Page 31: ...the trans mission is 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 sidestand is moved down Periodically check the operation of the ignition circuit cut off system according to the following p...

Page 32: ... 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 The neutral switch may not be working correctly The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The sidestand switch may not be working correctly The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The clutch switc...

Page 33: ...g this vehicle check the following points ITEM CHECKS PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage 4 6 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 7 12 Final gear oil Check vehicle for oil leakage 7 14 Front brake Check operation If soft or spongy have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic...

Page 34: ...ssary 7 18 7 20 Brake and shift pedals Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary 7 26 Brake and clutch levers Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary 7 26 Sidestand Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pivot if necessary 7 27 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened Tighte...

Page 35: ...to check the elec trical circuit 4 Turn the starter choke on and completely close the throttle See page 4 9 5 Start the engine by pushing the start switch If the engine fails to start release the start switch wait a few sec onds and then try again Each starting attempt should be as short as possible to preserve the bat tery Do not crank the engine more than 10 seconds on any one at tempt 6 After s...

Page 36: ...not required when the engine is warm EAU16671 Shifting Shifting gears lets you control the amount of engine power available for starting off accelerating climbing hills etc The gear positions are shown in the il lustration TIP To shift the transmission into the neu tral position press the shift pedal down repeatedly until it reaches the end of its travel and then slightly raise it 1 Shift pedal 2 ...

Page 37: ...ear Make sure not to shift the transmission into the neutral posi tion 6 Open the throttle part way and gradually release the clutch lever 7 Follow the same procedure when shifting to the next higher gear TIP When shifting gears in normal operat ing conditions use the recommended shift points EAU16700 To decelerate 1 Apply both the front and the rear brakes to slow the motorcycle 2 Shift the trans...

Page 38: ... final gear oil must be changed and the oil filter cartridge or element re placed ECA10332 1000 1600 km 600 1000 mi Avoid prolonged operation above 1 2 throttle 1600 km 1000 mi and beyond The vehicle can now be operated nor mally NOTICE ECA10270 If any engine trouble should occur during the engine break in period immediately have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle EAU17181 Parking When parking stop...

Page 39: ...n performing maintenance unless otherwise specified A running engine has moving parts that can catch on body parts or clothing and electrical parts that can cause shocks or fires Running the engine while ser vicing can lead to eye injury burns fire or carbon monoxide poisoning possibly leading to death See page 2 1 for more in formation about carbon monox ide WARNING EWA15460 Brake discs calipers ...

Page 40: ...d in the owner s tool kit are intended to assist you in the performance of preventive maintenance and minor repairs How ever additional tools such as a torque wrench may be necessary to perform certain maintenance work correctly TIP If you do not have the tools or experi ence required for a particular job have a Yamaha dealer perform it for you 1 Owner s tool kit U1BF11E0 book Page 2 Tuesday April...

Page 41: ...000 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 1 Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage 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 clear...

Page 42: ...Evaporative emis sion control system for California only Check control system for dam age Replace if necessary No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS 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 U1BF11E0 book Page 4 Tuesday April 13 2010 9 28 AM ...

Page 43: ... or replace cable 3 Front brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Adjust brake lever free play and 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 t...

Page 44: ... silicone grease lightly 13 Brake pedal pivot shaft Apply lithium soap based grease lightly 14 Clutch lever pivot shaft Apply lithium soap based grease lightly 15 Shift pedal pivot shaft Apply lithium soap based grease lightly 16 Sidestand pivot Check operation Apply lithium soap based grease lightly 17 Sidestand switch Check operation and replace if necessary No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMETER READ...

Page 45: ...e Change 23 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 24 Control and meter cables Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or engine oil thoroughly 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 26 Lights signals and switches Check operation Adjust headlight beam No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL O...

Page 46: ...em When disassembling the master 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 U1BF11E0 book Page 8 Tuesday April 13 2010 9 28 AM ...

Page 47: ...nd installed EAU19193 Panel A To remove the panel Remove the bolts and then take the panel off To install the panel Place the panel in the original position and then install the bolts EAU19151 Panel B To remove the panel Remove the bolt and then pull the pan el off as shown To install the panel Place the panel in the original position and then install the bolt 1 Panel A 1 Panel B 1 Bolt 1 Bolt U1B...

Page 48: ...ark 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 spark plugs installed in the engine have the same color TIP If any spark plug shows a dist...

Page 49: ...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 3 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 50: ...crank case TIP 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 and then turn it off 2 Place an oil pan under the engine to...

Page 51: ...parts after the engine and exhaust sys tem have cooled down NOTICE 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 filt...

Page 52: ...tion 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 TIP Make sure that the vehicle is positioned straight up when checking the oil level A slight tilt to the side can result in a false reading 2 Remove t...

Page 53: ...the air filter element The air filter element should be cleaned at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart Clean or if necessary replace the air filter element more frequently 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 mo...

Page 54: ... stalled otherwise the piston s and or cylinder s may become excessively worn ECA10481 5 Install the air filter case cover by aligning the match marks and in stalling the bolts TIP 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 2 3 1 Air f...

Page 55: ...d experience EAU44734 Checking the engine idling speed Check the engine idling speed and if necessary have it corrected by a Yamaha dealer EAU21383 Checking the throttle cable free play The throttle cable free play should mea sure 4 0 6 0 mm 0 16 0 24 in at the inner edge of the throttle grip Periodi cally check the throttle cable free play and if necessary have a Yamaha deal er adjust it Engine i...

Page 56: ...e 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 ...

Page 57: ...ube very carefully and replace it as soon as possible with a high quality product Ride at moderate speeds after changing a tire since the tire surface must first be broken in for it to develop its optimal characteristics Tire information This motorcycle is equipped with spoke wheels and tube tires WARNING EWA10461 The front and rear tires should be of the same make and design other wise the handli...

Page 58: ... adverse han dling characteristics and a short ened tire life EAU22043 Adjusting the clutch lever free play The clutch lever free play should mea sure 10 0 15 0 mm 0 39 0 59 in as shown Periodically check the clutch le ver free play and if necessary adjust it as follows 1 Slide the rubber cover back at the clutch lever 2 Loosen the locknut 3 To increase the clutch lever free play turn the adjustin...

Page 59: ...a sure 10 0 15 0 mm 0 39 0 59 in as shown Periodically check the brake le ver free play and if necessary adjust it as follows 1 Loosen the locknut at the brake le ver 2 To increase the brake lever free play turn the brake lever free play adjusting screw in direction a To decrease the brake lever free play turn the adjusting screw in direc tion b 3 Tighten the locknut WARNING EWA10630 After adjusti...

Page 60: ...ler make these adjustments TIP The brake pedal position should be ad justed before adjusting the brake pedal free play Brake pedal position The brake pedal should be positioned approximately 82 0 mm 3 23 in above the top of the footrest as shown Peri odically check the brake pedal position and if necessary adjust it as follows 1 Loosen the locknut at the brake pedal 2 To raise the brake pedal turn...

Page 61: ...adjusted by a Yamaha dealer Turn the rear brake light switch adjust ing nut while holding the rear brake light switch in place To make the brake light come on earlier turn the 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 brake shoes must be check...

Page 62: ...l 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 top of the mas ter cylinder is level by turning the handlebars Use only the recommended quality brake fluid otherwise the rubber seals may deteriorate causing leakage and poor braking perfor mance Refill with the same type of brake fluid Mixi...

Page 63: ...bles 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 Damage to the outer housing of cables may result in in ternal rusting and cause interfer ence with cable movement Replace damaged cables as soon as possi ble to prevent unsafe conditions EWA10711 E...

Page 64: ... if necessary EAU23142 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers Brake lever Clutch lever The operation of the brake and clutch levers should be checked before each ride and the lever pivots should be lu bricated if necessary Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease Recommended lubricants Brake lever Silicone grease Clutch lever Lithium soap based grease U1BF11E0 book Page 26 Tue...

Page 65: ...e periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU23272 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 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 a...

Page 66: ...ff the ground See page 7 33 for more information WARNING To avoid injury securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10751 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 EAU23291 Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must be ch...

Page 67: ...r for 15 minutes and seek prompt 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 discha...

Page 68: ...ged Storing a discharged battery can cause permanent battery damage EAU23526 Replacing the fuses The main fuse and the fuse box which contains the fuses for the individual cir cuits are located behind panel B See page 7 9 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 specifie...

Page 69: ...nspar ency of the glass the luminosity of the bulb and the bulb life will be adversely affected Thor oughly clean off any dirt and fin gerprints on the headlight bulb using a cloth moistened with al cohol or thinner Headlight lens Do not affix any type of tinted film or stickers to the headlight lens Do not use a headlight bulb of a wattage higher than specified 1 Remove the headlight unit by re m...

Page 70: ...eadlight 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 EAU24283 Replacing a turn signal light bulb or the tail brake light bulb 1 Remove the lens by removing the screws 1 Headlight coupler 2 Headlight bulb cover 1 Headlight bulb holder 1 Screw 1 Screw U1BF11E0 book Page 32 Tuesday April 1...

Page 71: ...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 front ...

Page 72: ... oth erwise the brake pads will be forced shut ECA11071 EAU24933 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 TIP Make sure that there is enough space between the brake pads before insert ing the brake disc and that the slot in the speedometer gear unit fits over the retainer...

Page 73: ...ct 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 7 9 6 Remove the bolts that secure the final gear case to the swingarm Tightening torque Wheel axle 59 Nm 5 9 m kgf 43 ft lbf Tigh...

Page 74: ...e wheel forward and guiding the drive shaft into the mid dle gear universal joint 2 Install the final gear case bolts 3 Install 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 and then put ...

Page 75: ...quire 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 inferi or have a shorter service life and can lead to expensive repair bills WARNING EWA15141 When checking the fuel system do not smoke and ...

Page 76: ... 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 quickly The engine turns over slowly The battery is g...

Page 77: ... the muffler 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 d...

Page 78: ...dirt with warm water a mild detergent and a soft clean sponge and then rinse thoroughly with clean water Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush for hard to reach areas Stubborn dirt and insects will come off more easily if the 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 win...

Page 79: ...x to any rubber and plastic parts but treat them with a suitable care product Avoid using abrasive polishing compounds as they will wear away the paint TIP Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad vice on what products to use Washing rainy weather or humid climates can cause the headlight lens to fog Turning the headlight on for a short period of time will help remove the moisture from the lens EAU26232 Sto...

Page 80: ...er walls with oil WARNING To prevent dam age or injury from sparking make sure to ground the spark plug electrodes while turning the engine over EWA10951 e Remove the spark plug caps from the spark plugs and then install the spark plugs and the spark plug caps 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 nec...

Page 81: ... 60 L 2 75 US qt 2 29 Imp qt With oil filter element replacement 2 80 L 2 96 US qt 2 46 Imp qt Final gear oil Type SAE 80 API GL 4 Hypoid gear oil Quantity 0 19 L 0 20 US qt 0 17 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Dry element Fuel Recommended fuel Unleaded gasoline only Fuel tank capacity 16 0 L 4 23 US gal 3 52 Imp gal Fuel reserve amount 3 0 L 0 79 US gal 0 66 Imp gal Carburetor Type quantity ...

Page 82: ...a 2 00 kgf cm 29 psi Rear 225 kPa 2 25 kgf cm 33 psi Loading condition XVS65A 90 180 kg 198 397 lb XVS65AC 90 178 kg 198 392 lb Front 200 kPa 2 00 kgf cm 29 psi Rear 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi Front wheel Wheel type Spoke wheel Rim size 19M C x MT2 50 Rear wheel Wheel type Spoke wheel Rim size 15M C x MT3 50 Front brake Type Single disc brake Operation Right hand operation Recommended fluid DOT 4 ...

Page 83: ...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 light 12 V 1 7 W 1 Fuses Main fuse 30 0 A Headlight fuse 15 0 A Signaling system fuse 10 0 A Ignition fuse 10 0 A Carburetor heater fuse 15 0 A Ignitor unit fuse 5 0 A U1BF11E0 book Page 3 Tu...

Page 84: ...entification 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 TIP The vehicle identification number is used to identify your motorcycle and ...

Page 85: ...ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer EAU48061 Vehicle Emission Control Informa tion label The Vehicle Emission Control Informa tion label is affixed at the location in the illustration This label shows specifica tions related to exhaust emissions as required by federal law state law and Environment Canada 1 Model label 1 Vehicle Emission Control Information label 1 U1BF11E0 book Page 2 Tuesda...

Page 86: ... 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 Seve...

Page 87: ...icle 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 E...

Page 88: ...inder 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 ...

Page 89: ...RMATION 10 6 10 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 U1BF11E0 book Page 6 Tuesday April 13 2010 9 28 AM ...

Page 90: ...r 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 ...

Page 91: ...y 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 war...

Page 92: ...ed 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 93: ...ked 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 U1BF11E0 book Page 10 Tuesday April 13 2010 9 28 AM ...

Page 94: ...ion circuit cut off system 4 14 Indicator and warning lights 4 2 K Key identification number 10 1 L Labels location 1 1 Luggage strap holders 4 13 M Main switch steering lock 4 1 Maintenance and lubrication periodic 7 5 Maintenance emission control system 7 3 Maintenance record 10 5 Matte color caution 8 1 Model label 10 2 N Neutral indicator light 4 2 Noise regulation 10 4 P Panels removing and i...

Page 95: ...Vehicle Emission Control Information label 10 2 Vehicle identification number 10 1 W Warranty extended 10 9 Warranty limited 10 7 Wheel bearings checking 7 28 Wheel front 7 34 Wheel rear 7 35 Wheels 7 20 U1BF11E0 book Page 2 Tuesday April 13 2010 9 28 AM ...

Page 96: ...A5 yoko_Blank fm Page 1 Tuesday April 8 2003 11 43 AM ...

Page 97: ...A5 yoko_Blank fm Page 1 Tuesday April 8 2003 11 43 AM ...

Page 98: ...PRINTED IN JAPAN 2010 04 0 3 1 CR E PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD DIC183 ...

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