Yamaha XVS650 User Manual

VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT II:g~ '-.1
8.Remove:
• Camshaft sprocket covers
G)
9.Remove:
•
Timing plug G)
• Straight plug CV
10.Measure:
• Valve clearance
Out
of specification -+ Adjust.
Valve clearance (cold):
Intake valve:
0
.. 07 - 0.12mm (0.003 - 0.005 in)
Exhaust valve:
0.12
-0.17 mm (0.005 - 0.007 in)
Measuring steps:
• Turn the crankshaft clockwise
with a
wrench.
• Align the camshaft sprocket
mark ® with
the stationary pointer (6) on the cylinder
head. When the mark is aligned with the
pointer, the piston is at Top Dead Center
(TDC).
A
d
B
d
3-6
• Check the front/rear cylinder timing mark
© on the rotor. If necessary, turn the
crankshaft to align the timing mark with
the pointer @ on the AC magneto cover.
~ For rear cylinder ("TI" mark)
[§] For front cylinder ("I" mark)

Yamaha XVS650 Specifications

General

Compression Ratio	9.0:1
Ignition	TCI
Transmission	5-speed
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension	Swingarm
Front Tire	130/90-16
Rear Tire	170/80-15
Front Brakes	Single disc