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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
Catalytic converter ..........................3-7
Fuel cock ........................................3-7
Starter (choke) knob .......................3-8
Seats (XVS650) ..............................3-9
Seats (XVS650A/AT) ....................3-10
Helmet holder ...............................3-11
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
Canister (for California only) ........ 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter element .... 6-11
Final gear oil ................................ 6-13
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 6-14
Adjusting the carburetors ............. 6-16
Adjusting the throttle cable
free play ....................................6-16
Adjusting the valve clearance ......6-16
Tires .............................................6-17
Spoke wheels ...............................6-19
Accessories and replacement
parts ..........................................6-19
Adjusting the clutch lever
free play ....................................6-20
Adjusting the brake lever
free play ....................................6-21
Adjusting the brake pedal position
and free play .............................6-22
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ........................................6-23
Checking the front brake pads
and rear brake shoes ................6-24
Checking the brake fluid level ......6-24
Changing the brake fluid ..............6-25
Checking and lubricating the
cables .......................................6-25
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ...............6-26
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals ...............6-26
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers .............6-26
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand ..................................6-27
Checking the front fork .................6-27
Checking the steering ..................6-28
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