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Yamaha xs650 series motorcycles shop manual
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position so that its top end is approx. 12
footrest top end.
3.
Secure the adjuster lock nut.
Loosen the brake rod adjuster lock nut
4.
and screw brake rod downward until
there is noticeable free play between rod
and master cylinder.
5. Turn in the brake rod until it lightly
touches the master cylinder, then turn it
out by approx. l-1/5 turns (for proper
free play).
6. Tighten the brake rod adjuster lock nut.
adjuster lock nut in securing the brake rod
Adjuster bolt (for pedal height) 6. Pedal height 12-16
2. Lock nut
3. Leek nut
4.
5. Footmst
F. Wheels and tires
2. Tires
Specifications should
follows:
Standard tire
Yokohama
Maximum load limit
166 kg I365 lb)
Cold tire pressure:
Up to 90 kg
1.6 kg/cm2
(198 lb) load
kg (198 lb) load
-204 kg (445 lb)
2.0 kg/cm2
load (Maximum
128 psi 1
High speed riding
2.0 kg/cm2
G. Drive chain
a. 20 mm (0.8 in)
(0.47 -0.71 in)
2.
7.
Free play 13 - 15 mm
(0.51 -0.69 in)
be changed as
REAR
119 kg (262 lb)
Yokohama
279 kg (615 lb1
2.0 kg/cm2
2.3 kg/cm2
2.3 kg/cm2
I.8 mm (0.03 in)
80 -
1. Tension check
NOTE:
Before checking and/or adjusting, rotate
rear wheel through several revolutions and
check tension several times to find the
tightest point.
Check and/or adjust chain
tension with rear wheel in this "tight chain"
position.
Inspect the drive chain with the center
stand put up. Check the tension at the
position shown in the illustration. The
normal vertical deflection is approximate-
ly 10 - 20 mm (0.4 - 0.8 in). If the
deflection exceeds 20 mm (0.8 in) adjust
the chain tension.
Tension adjustment
Remove the cotter pin of the rear wheel
a.
axle nut with pliers.
Loosen the rear wheel axle nut.
b.
Loosen the lock nuts on each side. To
C.
tighten chain turn chain puller adjusters
clockwise. To loosen chain turn adjusters
counterclockwise and push wheel for-
ward. Turn each adjuster exactly the
same amount to maintain correct axle
alignment. (There are marks on each side
of rear arm and on each chain puller; use
them to check for proper alignment.)
After adjusting, be sure to tighten the
lock nuts and the rear wheel axle nut.
e.
Insert the cotter pin into the rear wheel
axle nut and bend the end of the cotter
pin as shown in the illustration (if the
nut notch and the cotter pin hole do not
match, tighten the nut slightly to match).

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