TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
Location of important labels ............1-5
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view........................................2-2
Controls and instruments.................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS .......................................3-1
Immobilizer system (XVS650AX) ....3-1
Main switch/steering lock
(XVS650X) ..................................3-2
Main switch/steering lock
(XVS650AX).................................3-2
Indicator and warning lights ............3-4
Speedometer unit ...........................3-5
Handlebar switches ........................3-6
Clutch lever .....................................3-7
Shift pedal (XVS650X).....................3-7
Shift pedal (XVS650AX) ..................3-8
Brake lever .....................................3-8
Brake pedal ....................................3-8
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-9
Fuel .................................................3-9
Fuel cock ......................................3-10
Starter (choke) knob .....................3-11
Seats (XVS650X) ..........................3-12
Seats (XVS650AX) ........................3-13
Helmet holder ...............................3-14
Storage compartment ...................3-14
Adjusting the shock
absorber assembly ................... 3-15
Luggage strap holders .................3-16
Sidestand ..................................... 3-16
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-17
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
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ...............................5-4
Engine break-in .............................. 5-4
Parking ........................................... 5-5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR ................................. 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-2
Removing and installing panels ..... 6-6
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-7
Engine oil and oil filter element ...... 6-8
Final gear oil ................................. 6-11
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 6-12
Adjusting the carburetors ............. 6-14
Adjusting the engine
idling speed .............................. 6-14
Checking the throttle cable
free play .................................... 6-15
Valve clearance ........................... 6-15
Tires ............................................. 6-15
Spoke wheels .............................. 6-17
Adjusting the clutch lever
free play .................................... 6-18
Adjusting the brake lever
free play .................................... 6-19
Adjusting the brake pedal
position and free play ............... 6-20
Adjusting the rear brake
light switch ................................ 6-21
Checking the front brake pads and
rear brake shoes ...................... 6-21
Checking the front brake
fluid level .................................. 6-22
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-23
Checking and
lubricating the cables ................ 6-23
Checking and lubricating
the throttle grip and cable ......... 6-24
Checking and lubricating
the brake and shift pedals ........ 6-24
Checking and lubricating
the brake and clutch levers ...... 6-25
Checking and
lubricating the sidestand ........... 6-25
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