1997 Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star/Drag-Star Service Manual
Technician-level documentation for the Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star and Drag-Star models, covering all aspects of maintenance and repair. Includes part number LIT-11616-11-16.
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Yamaha Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
Models: Yamaha XVS 650
Sub-models / Variants: XVS650AK(C)
Build Years: 1997
Technical Data:
- Engine type: Air-cooled 4-stroke, SOHC, V-type 2-cylinder
- Displacement: 649 cm3
- Compression ratio: 9:1
- Starting system: Electric starter
- Transmission: Constant mesh 5-speed
- Drive system: Shaft drive
- Front brake: Single disc brake
- Rear brake: Drum brake
- Ignition system: T.C.I. (digital)
- Fuel type: Regular unleaded gasoline
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1997 Yamaha XVS 650 Factory Service Manual
- Covers 1997 Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star/Drag-Star variants including the XVS650AK(C) configuration
- Official Yamaha publication P/N LIT-11616-11-16, first edition August 1997
- Contains 357 pages featuring exploded-view diagrams, electrical circuit schematics, and comprehensive torque specification tables
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- Laid out for standard letter and A4 printing
- This first edition serves as the foundational technical reference for the initial 1997 Yamaha XVS 650 launch build
Technical Scope and Content
The 1997 Yamaha XVS 650 service manual provides a structured overview of maintenance and overhaul requirements for this V-twin cruiser platform. Early sections document motorcycle identification, special tool requirements, and standardized cleaning procedures to support mechanics during teardown and assembly. The content progresses through periodic maintenance intervals, valve clearance adjustment techniques, and carburetor synchronization, ensuring the engine remains tuned to factory standards. Extensive chassis coverage includes front and rear brake system maintenance, steering head bearing inspection, and rear shock absorber preload adjustment.
Specification Highlights
Detailed specifications are provided for the SOHC V-twin engine and associated mechanical systems. Torque settings are documented throughout the text for assembly integrity, such as the 70 Nm primary drive gear bolt and the 120 Nm middle drive pinion gear nut. Engine compression pressure is listed at 1,000 kPa (142.2 psi) at standard sea level conditions. Fuel pump consumption amperage is rated at 0.8 A, with a delivery pressure specified at 12 kPa. Intake valve clearance is set to 0.07–0.12 mm as defined in the maintenance tables. Reference what an OEM service publication covers to understand how factory workshop documentation is structured for this vehicle.
Note: This page is a contents overview for the manual. It does not provide repair or diagnostic instructions. This official 357-page Yamaha OEM workshop manual covers the 1997 Yamaha XVS 650, documenting engine, chassis, electrical, and fuel-delivery specifications for the XVS650AK(C) model.
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