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SPECIFICATIONS Fuel: Recommended fuel: Unleaded gasoline only Fuel tank capacity: 16.0 L (4.23 US gal) (3.52 Imp.gal) Fuel reserve amount: 3.0 L (0.79 US gal) (0.66 Imp.gal) Operation: Left foot operation Gear ratio: 1st: 38/14 (2.714) 2nd: 38/20 (1.900) 3rd: 35/24 (1.458) 4th: 28/24 (1.167) 5th: 29/30 (0.967) XVS65AXC 130/90-16M/C 67S XVS65X 100/90-19M/C 57S XVS65XC 100/90-19M/C 57S Manufacturer/model: XVS65ATX BRIDGESTONE/EXEDRA G703 XVS65ATXC BRIDGESTONE/EXEDRA G703 XVS65AX BRIDGESTONE/EXEDRA G703 XVS65AXC BRIDGESTONE/EXEDRA G703 XVS65X BRIDGESTONE/EXEDRA L309 XVS65XC BRIDGESTONE/EXEDRA L309 Manufacturer/model: XVS65ATX DUNLOP/D404F XVS65ATXC DUNLOP/D404F XVS65AX DUNLOP/D404F XVS65AXC DUNLOP/D404F XVS65X DUNLOP/F24 XVS65XC DUNLOP/F24 Carburetor: Manufacturer: MIKUNI Type × quantity: BDS28 x 2 Spark plug (s): Manufacturer/model: NGK/DPR7EA-9 Manufacturer/model: DENSO/X22EPR-U9 Spark plug gap: 0.8-0.9 mm (0.031-0.035 in) Chassis: Frame type: Double cradle Caster angle: 35.00 ° Trail: XVS65ATX 145.0 mm (5.71 in) XVS65ATXC 145.0 mm (5.71 in) XVS65AX 145.0 mm (5.71 in) XVS65AXC 145.0 mm (5.71 in) XVS65X 153.0 mm (6.02 in) XVS65XC 153.0 mm (6.02 in) Clutch: Clutch type: Wet, multiple-disc Rear tire: Type: With tube Size: 170/80-15M/C 77S Transmission: Primary reduction system: Spur gear Primary reduction ratio: 68/38 (1.789) Secondary reduction system: Shaft drive Secondary reduction ratio: 19/18 × 32/11 (3.071) Transmission type: Constant mesh 5-speed 8 Front tire: Type: With tube Size: XVS65ATX 130/90-16M/C 67S XVS65ATXC 130/90-16M/C 67S XVS65AX 130/90-16M/C 67S 8-2

Section	Page
VSTAR XVS65X(C)/XVS65AX(C)/XVS65ATX(C) OWNER'S MANUAL	1
INTRODUCTION	3
IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION	4
TABLE OF CONTENTS	7
SAFETY INFORMATION	9
Location of important labels	13
DESCRIPTION	16
Left view	16
Right view	17
Controls and instruments	18
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS	19
Main switch/steering lock	19
Indicator and warning lights	20
Speedometer unit	20
Handlebar switches	21
Clutch lever	22
Shift pedal (XVS65X)	22
Shift pedal (XVS65AX/ATX)	22
Brake lever	23
Brake pedal	23
Fuel tank cap	23
Fuel	24
Catalytic converter	25
Fuel cock	25
Starter (choke) knob	26
Seats (XVS65X)	27
Seats (XVS65AX/ATX)	28
Helmet holder	29
Storage compartment	29
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly	30
Luggage strap holders	31
Sidestand	31
Ignition circuit cut-off system	32
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS	34
Pre-operation check list	35
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS	37
Starting and warming up a cold engine	37
Shifting	39
Engine break-in	40
Parking	41
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR	42
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE	42
Owner's tool kit	42
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system	44
General maintenance and lubrication chart	45
Removing and installing panels The p	49
Checking the spark plugs	50
Canister (for California only)	51
Engine oil and oil filter element	52
Final gear oil	54
Cleaning the air filter element	55
Carburetors	57
Checking the engine idling speed	57
Checking the throttle cable free play	57
Valve clearance	58
Tires	58
Spoke wheels	61
Accessories and replacement parts	61
Adjusting the clutch lever free play	62
Adjusting the brake lever free play	63
Adjusting the brake pedal position and free play	64
Adjusting the rear brake light switch	65
Checking the front brake pads and rear brake shoes	66
Checking the front brake fluid level	66
Changing the brake fluid	67
Checking and lubricating the cables	68
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable	68
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals	68
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers	69
Checking and lubricating the sidestand	69
Lubricating the swingarm pivots	70
Checking the front fork	70
Checking the steering	71
Checking the wheel bearings	71
Battery	72
Replacing the fuses	73
Replacing the headlight bulb	74
Replacing a turn signal light bulb or the tail/brake light bulb	75
Supporting the motorcycle	76
Front wheel	77
Rear wheel	78
Troubleshooting	80
Troubleshooting chart	81
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE	82
Matte color caution	82
Care	82
Storage	84
SPECIFICATIONS	86
CONSUMER INFORMATION	90
Identification numbers	90
Reporting safety defects	92
Motorcycle noise regulation	93
Maintenance record	94
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. STREET AND ENDURO MOTORCYCLE LIMITED WARRANTY	96
YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.)	98

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SPECIFICATIONS

8-2

Fuel:

Recommended fuel:

Unleaded gasoline only

Fuel tank capacity:

16.0 L (4.23 US gal) (3.52 Imp.gal)

Fuel reserve amount:

3.0 L (0.79 US gal) (0.66 Imp.gal)

Carburetor:

Manufacturer:

MIKUNI

Type

quantity:

BDS28 x 2

Spark plug (s):

Manufacturer/model:

NGK/DPR7EA-9

Manufacturer/model:

DENSO/X22EPR-U9

Spark plug gap:

0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)

Clutch:

Clutch type:

Wet, multiple-disc

Transmission:

Primary reduction system:

Spur gear

Primary reduction ratio:

68/38 (1.789)

Secondary reduction system:

Shaft drive

Secondary reduction ratio:

19/18

32/11 (3.071)

Transmission type:

Constant mesh 5-speed

Operation:

Left foot operation

Gear ratio:

1st:

38/14 (2.714)

2nd:

38/20 (1.900)

3rd:

35/24 (1.458)

4th:

28/24 (1.167)

5th:

29/30 (0.967)

Chassis:

Frame type:

Double cradle

Caster angle:

35.00 °

Trail:

XVS65ATX 145.0 mm (5.71 in)

XVS65ATXC 145.0 mm (5.71 in)

XVS65AX 145.0 mm (5.71 in)

XVS65AXC 145.0 mm (5.71 in)

XVS65X 153.0 mm (6.02 in)

XVS65XC 153.0 mm (6.02 in)

Front tire:

Type:

With tube

Size:

XVS65ATX 130/90-16M/C 67S

XVS65ATXC 130/90-16M/C 67S

XVS65AX 130/90-16M/C 67S

XVS65AXC 130/90-16M/C 67S

XVS65X 100/90-19M/C 57S

XVS65XC 100/90-19M/C 57S

Manufacturer/model:

XVS65ATX BRIDGESTONE/EXEDRA

G703

XVS65ATXC BRIDGESTONE/EXEDRA

G703

XVS65AX BRIDGESTONE/EXEDRA

G703

XVS65AXC BRIDGESTONE/EXEDRA

G703

XVS65X BRIDGESTONE/EXEDRA L309

XVS65XC BRIDGESTONE/EXEDRA L309

Manufacturer/model:

XVS65ATX DUNLOP/D404F

XVS65ATXC DUNLOP/D404F

XVS65AX DUNLOP/D404F

XVS65AXC DUNLOP/D404F

XVS65X DUNLOP/F24

XVS65XC DUNLOP/F24

Rear tire:

Type:

With tube

Size:

170/80-15M/C 77S