Yamaha XVS65A - Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
LOCATION OF IMPORTANT
LABELS .............................................1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ..................2-1
DESCRIPTION ..................................3-1
Left view ..........................................3-1
Right view........................................3-2
Controls and instruments.................3-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS .......................................4-1
Main switch/steering lock ................4-1
Indicator and warning lights ............4-2
Speedometer unit ...........................4-3
Self-diagnosis device ......................4-3
Handlebar switches ........................4-3
Clutch lever .....................................4-4
Shift pedal .......................................4-5
Brake lever .....................................4-5
Brake pedal ....................................4-5
Fuel tank cap ..................................4-6
Fuel .................................................4-6
Catalytic converters ........................4-8
Fuel cock ........................................4-8
Starter (choke) knob .......................4-9
Seats ............................................4-10
Helmet holder ...............................4-11
Storage compartment ...................4-11
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................4-12
Luggage strap holders .................4-13
Sidestand ..................................... 4-13
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 4-14
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 5-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 6-1
Starting and warming up a cold
engine ......................................... 6-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 6-2
Shifting ........................................... 6-2
Engine break-in .............................. 6-4
Parking ........................................... 6-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 7-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 7-2
Periodic 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
Valve clearance ........................... 7-18
Tires ............................................. 7-18
Spoke wheels .............................. 7-20
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 7-20
Adjusting the brake lever free
play ........................................... 7-21
Adjusting the brake pedal position
and free play ............................. 7-22
Brake light switches ..................... 7-23
Checking the front brake pads
and rear brake shoes ............... 7-23
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-24
Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-25
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 7-25
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 7-25
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 7-26
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 7-26
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................. 7-27
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots ........................................ 7-27
Checking the front fork ................. 7-27
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