Periodic Inspections And Adjustments; Introduction; Periodic Maintenance/Lubrication Intervals - Yamaha XVS6501997 Service Manual

INTRODUCTION/PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/
EB300000

PERIODIC INSPECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS

INTRODUCTION

This chapter includes all information necessary to perform recommended inspections and adjust-
ments. These preventive maintenance procedures, if followed, will ensure more reliable vehicle opera-
tion and a longer service life. The need for costly overhaul work will be greatly reduced. This informa-
tion applies to vehicles already in service as well as to new vehicles that are being prepared for sale. All
service technicians should be familiar with this entire chapter.
EB301000

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION INTERVALS

ITEM
* Fuel line
Spark plugs
* Valves
Air filter
* Battery
Clutch
* Front brake
* Rear brake
* Wheels
* Tires
* Wheel bearings
Swingarm pivoting
*
point
* Steering bearings
* Chassis fasteners
Sidestand
* Sidestand switch
* Front suspension
* Rear suspension
* Carburetors
LUBRICATION INTERVALS
ROUTINE
S Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage.
S Replace if necessary.
S Check condition.
S Clean or replace if necessary.
S Check valve clearance.
S Adjust if necessary.
S Clean or replace if necessary.
S Check loading condition.
S Recharge if necessary.
S Check operation.
S Adjust or replace cable.
S Check operation and for fluid leakage. (See NOTE.)
S Replace pads if necessary.
S Check operation.
S Adjust or replace shoes if necessary.
S Check balance, runout, spoke tightness and for
damage.
S Tighten spokes and rebalance / replace if necessary.
S Check tread depth and for damage.
S Replace if necessary.
S Check bearing assembly for looseness or damage.
S Replace if damaged.
S Check swingarm assembly for looseness.
S Repair if necessary.
S Grease with molybdenum sulfide grease every
24,000 km or 24 months.
S Check steering for looseness and smooth operation.
S Repair if necessary.
S Grease with lithium soap base grease every
24,000 km or 24 months.
S Check all nuts, bolts and screws for tightness.
S Tighten if necessary.
S Check operation.
S Repair if necessary.
S Check operation.
S Replace if necessary.
S Check front fork operation and for oil leakage.
S Repair if necessary.
S Check operation and for shock absorber oil leakage.
S Replace if necessary.
S Check idle speed, synchronization and starter
operation.
S Adjust if necessary.
3-1
INSP
ADJ
EVERY
BREAK-IN BREAK IN
6,000 km 12,000 km
1,000 km
or
6 months 12 months
or