Owner`s manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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EAU21400
Adjusting the valve clearance
The valve clearance changes with use,
resulting in improper air-fuel mixture
and/or engine noise. To prevent this
from occurring, the valve clearance
must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
EAU21520
Tires
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the following points
regarding the specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be checked
and, if necessary, adjusted before each
ride.
WARNING
EWA10500
● 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.
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
0.0–90.0 kg (0–198 lb):
Front:
XVS650 200 kPa (29 psi) (2.00
kgf/cm²)
XVS650A 225 kPa (33 psi)
(2.25 kgf/cm²)
XVS650AT 225 kPa (33 psi)
(2.25 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm²)
XVS650 90.0–180.0 kg (198–397 lb)
XVS650A 90.0–200.0 kg (198–441
lb)
XVS650AT 90.0–200.0 kg (198–441
lb):
Front:
XVS650 200 kPa (29 psi) (2.00
kgf/cm²)
XVS650A 225 kPa (33 psi)
(2.25 kgf/cm²)
XVS650AT 225 kPa (33 psi)
(2.25 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²)
Maximum load*:
XVS650 180.0 kg (397 lb)
XVS650A 200.0 kg (441 lb)
XVS650AT 200.0 kg (441 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, car-
go and accessories
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