This manual provides comprehensive guidance for the Yamaha XS650 motorcycle, a model celebrated for its iconic parallel-twin engine and classic styling. Produced from the 1970s through the early 1980s, the XS650 is renowned for its robust engineering, strong torque, and significant customization potential, making it a favorite among riders and builders alike. Its forward-inclined parallel twin-cylinder, air-cooled 4-stroke engine, typically displacing 653 cc, delivers dependable performance, supported by a 5-speed transmission and chain drive. This motorcycle represents a significant piece of Yamaha's heritage in the mid-size to large displacement classic motorcycle segment.
The purpose of this manual is to serve as an exhaustive resource for owners, mechanics, and restoration enthusiasts. It covers a wide array of essential information, including detailed workshop service procedures, repair instructions, and a comprehensive parts catalog. Within its pages, you will find step-by-step guidance for routine maintenance, engine disassembly and reassembly, drivetrain and chassis component overhauls, and electrical system diagnostics. The manual also includes critical technical specifications, torque values, and troubleshooting guides for common issues, ensuring that the Yamaha XS650 can be maintained and repaired effectively, preserving its performance and longevity.
YAMAHA XS650 XS 650 BIKE WORKSHOP SERVICE REPAIR + PARTS MANUAL
PARTS CATALOG AND OWNER'S MANUAL ALSO INCLUDED WITH THIS MANUAL
ENGINE COVERED:
653 cc AIR-COOLED 4-STROKE, FORWARD-INCLINED PARALLEL 2-CYLINDER SOHC
CONTENTS:
GENERAL INFORMATION
SPECIFICATION
MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION
SPECIAL TOOLS
ENGINE REMOVAL
ENGINE DISASSEMBLY
INSPECTION & REPAIR
CYLINDER HEAD-ROCKER ARM
CRANKSHAFT-CRANKCASE
VALVE & VALVE SPRING
CAMSHAFT-PISTON & RING
CLUTCH SYSTEM
TRANSMISSION
KICKSTARTER
CARBURETION SYSTEM
FRONT & REAR WHEEL
BRAKE SYSTEM
WHEELS-TIRES-TUBE
STEERING SYSTEM
SWING ARM-SHOCK ABSORBER
CABLES & FITTINGS
STARTER SYSTEM
CHARGING SYSTEM
IGNITION SYSTEM
LIGHTING SYSTEM
SIGNAL SYSTEM
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
THIS MANUAL IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE FOLLOWING COMPUTER OPERATING SYSTEMS:
# ALL WINDOWS VERSION
# ALL MAC VERSION
# YOU NEED THE ADOBE ACROBAT READER TO VIEW THE DOCUMENT AS THE MANUAL IS PDF FORMAT. IF YOUR COMPUTER DON'T HAVE THIS APPLICATION YOU CAN DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL IT FREE FROM ADOBE ACROBAT WEBSITE
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THIS IS A VERY COMPREHENSIVE AND INTUITIVE ELECTRONIC PDF FORMAT WORKSHOP MANUAL WHICH HAS DETAILED ILLUSTRATIONS AS WELL AS STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS WITH PICTURES & DIAGRAMS. ALL PAGES ARE PRINTABLE, SO RUN OFF WHAT YOU NEED AND TAKE IT WITH YOU INTO THE GARAGE OR WORKSHOP. THIS MANUAL ARE YOUR NUMBER ONE SOURCE FOR REPAIR AND SERVICE INFORMATION. THEY ARE SPECIFICALLY WRITTEN FOR THE DO-IT-YOURSELF AS WELL AS THE EXPERIENCED MECHANIC. USING THIS REPAIR MANUAL IS AN INEXPENSIVE WAY TO KEEP YOUR MACHINE/VEHICLE WORKING PROPERLY. EACH MANUAL PROVIDES STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS BASED ON THE COMPLETE DIS-ASSEMBLY OF THE MACHINE. SO, IT ALLOWING YOU TO STOP WASTING MONEY ON ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, AND GIVE YOU ALL THE SOLID INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE NEEDED TO PERFORM LARGER REPAIRS AND MODIFICATIONS AT HOME.
YAMAHA XS650 XS 650 BIKE WORKSHOP SERVICE REPAIR + PARTS MANUAL
PARTS CATALOG AND OWNER'S MANUAL ALSO INCLUDED WITH THIS MANUAL
ENGINE COVERED:
653 cc AIR-COOLED 4-STROKE, FORWARD-INCLINED PARALLEL 2-CYLINDER SOHC
CONTENTS:
GENERAL INFORMATION
SPECIFICATION
MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION
SPECIAL TOOLS
ENGINE REMOVAL
ENGINE DISASSEMBLY
INSPECTION & REPAIR
CYLINDER HEAD-ROCKER ARM
CRANKSHAFT-CRANKCASE
VALVE & VALVE SPRING
CAMSHAFT-PISTON & RING
CLUTCH SYSTEM
TRANSMISSION
KICKSTARTER
CARBURETION SYSTEM
FRONT & REAR WHEEL
BRAKE SYSTEM
WHEELS-TIRES-TUBE
STEERING SYSTEM
SWING ARM-SHOCK ABSORBER
CABLES & FITTINGS
STARTER SYSTEM
CHARGING SYSTEM
IGNITION SYSTEM
LIGHTING SYSTEM
SIGNAL SYSTEM
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
THIS MANUAL IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE FOLLOWING COMPUTER OPERATING SYSTEMS:
# ALL WINDOWS VERSION
# ALL MAC VERSION
# YOU NEED THE ADOBE ACROBAT READER TO VIEW THE DOCUMENT AS THE MANUAL IS PDF FORMAT. IF YOUR COMPUTER DON'T HAVE THIS APPLICATION YOU CAN DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL IT FREE FROM ADOBE ACROBAT WEBSITE
# AS THIS MANUAL IS COMING TO YOU IN ZIP FORMAT, YOU NEED TO EXTRACT THE FILE BEFORE USE BY USING WINZIP OR WINRAR SOFTWARE. IF YOUR COMPUTER DON'T HAVE THIS APPLICATION YOU CAN DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL IT FREE FROM WINZIP WEBSITE
THIS IS A VERY COMPREHENSIVE AND INTUITIVE ELECTRONIC PDF FORMAT WORKSHOP MANUAL WHICH HAS DETAILED ILLUSTRATIONS AS WELL AS STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS WITH PICTURES & DIAGRAMS. ALL PAGES ARE PRINTABLE, SO RUN OFF WHAT YOU NEED AND TAKE IT WITH YOU INTO THE GARAGE OR WORKSHOP. THIS MANUAL ARE YOUR NUMBER ONE SOURCE FOR REPAIR AND SERVICE INFORMATION. THEY ARE SPECIFICALLY WRITTEN FOR THE DO-IT-YOURSELF AS WELL AS THE EXPERIENCED MECHANIC. USING THIS REPAIR MANUAL IS AN INEXPENSIVE WAY TO KEEP YOUR MACHINE/VEHICLE WORKING PROPERLY. EACH MANUAL PROVIDES STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS BASED ON THE COMPLETE DIS-ASSEMBLY OF THE MACHINE. SO, IT ALLOWING YOU TO STOP WASTING MONEY ON ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, AND GIVE YOU ALL THE SOLID INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE NEEDED TO PERFORM LARGER REPAIRS AND MODIFICATIONS AT HOME.