Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
Location of important labels ............1-5
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view........................................2-3
Controls and instruments.................2-5
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS .......................................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-1
Indicator and warning lights ............3-2
Speedometer unit ...........................3-2
Handlebar switches ........................3-3
Clutch lever .....................................3-4
Shift pedal (XVS650) .......................3-4
Shift pedal (XVS650A/AT) ...............3-4
Brake lever .....................................3-5
Brake pedal ....................................3-5
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-5
Fuel .................................................3-6
Fuel cock ........................................3-7
Starter (choke) knob .......................3-8
Seats (XVS650)...............................3-8
Seats (XVS650A/AT) ......................3-9
Helmet holder ...............................3-10
Storage compartment ...................3-11
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-12
Luggage strap holders ..................3-13
Sidestand ......................................3-13
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-14
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list .................. 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting and warming up a cold
engine ......................................... 5-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 5-2
Shifting ........................................... 5-3
Engine break-in ..............................5-4
Parking ........................................... 5-5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR 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
Engine oil and oil filter
element ..................................... 6-11
Final gear oil ................................. 6-13
Cleaning the air filter element ......6-14
Adjusting the carburetors ............. 6-15
Adjusting the throttle cable
free play .................................... 6-15
Adjusting the valve clearance ...... 6-16
Tires ............................................. 6-16
Spoke wheels .............................. 6-18
Accessories and replacement
parts ......................................... 6-18
Adjusting the clutch lever
free play .................................... 6-19
Adjusting the brake lever
free play .................................... 6-20
Adjusting the brake pedal
position and free play ............... 6-21
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ....................................... 6-22
Checking the front brake pads
and rear brake shoes ............... 6-23
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-23
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................. 6-26
Checking the front fork ................. 6-26
Checking the steering .................. 6-27
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