Haynes Yamaha Xv V Twins Manual

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General specifications

XV920 K and MK models

Wheelbase 1520 mm (59.8 inches)

Overall length 2230 mm (87.8 inches)

Overall width 805 mm (31.7 inches)

Overall height 1160 mm (45.7 inches)

Seat height Not specified

Ground clearance (minimum) 145 mm (5.7 inches)

Weight 235 kg (518 lbs)

XV920 RH and RJ models

Wheelbase 1540 mm (60.6 inches)

Overall length 2260 mm (89.0 inches)

Overall width 930 mm (36.6 inches)

Overall height 1170 mm (46.1 inches)

Seat height Not specified

Ground...

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Maintenance techniques,

tools and working facilities

Basic maintenance techniques

There are a number of techniques involved in maintenance and

repair that will be referred to throughout this manual. Application of

these techniques will enable the amateur mechanic to be more

efficient, better organized and capable of performing the various tasks

properly, which will ensure that the repair job is thorough and

complete.

Fastening systems

Fasteners, basically, are nuts, bolts and screws used...

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Spark plug gap adjusting tool 
Feeler gauge set

Control cable pressure luber 
Hand impact screwdriver and bits

Torque wrenches (left - click type; right - beam type) 
If a hose clamp is broken or damaged, do not reuse it. Also, do

not reuse hoses that are cracked, split or torn.

Tools

A selection of good tools is a basic requirement for anyone who

plans to maintain and repair a motorcycle. For the owner who has few

tools, if any, the...

Maintenance techniques, tools and working facilities

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Snap-ring pliers (top - external; bottom - internal) 
Allen wrenches (left) and Allen head sockets (right)

Valve spring compressor 
Piston ring removal/installation tool

Piston pin puller

Telescoping gauges 

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0-to1-inch micrometer 
Cylinder surfacing hone

Cylinder compression gauge 
Dial indicator set

Multimeter (volt/ohm/ammeter)

Adjustable spanner 

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Maintenance and minor repair tool kit

The tools in this list should be considered the minimum required

for performance of routine maintenance, servicing and minor repair

work. We recommend the purchase of combination wrenches (box end

and open end combined in one wrench); while more expensive than

open-ended ones, they offer the advantages of both types of wrench.

Combination wrench set (6 mm to 22 mm)

Adjustable wrench -8 in

Spark plug...

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Working facilities

Not to be overlooked when discussing tools is the workshop. If

anything more than routine maintenance is to be carried out, some sort

of suitable work area is essential.

It is understood, and appreciated, that many home mechanics do

not have a good workshop or garage available and end up removing an

engine or doing major repairs outside (it is recommended, however,

that the overhaul or repair be completed under the...

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Safety first

Professional mechanics are trained in safe working procedures.

However enthusiastic you may be about getting on with the job at

hand, take the time to ensure that your safety is not put at risk. A

moments lack of attention can result in an accident, as can failure to

observe simple precautions.

There will always be new ways of having accidents, and the

following is not a comprehensive list of all dangers; it is intended rather

to make you aware of the risks and to encourage a...

Motorcycle chemicals and lubricants

A number of chemicals and lubricants are available for use in

motorcycle maintenance and repair. They include a wide variety of

products ranging from cleaning solvents and degreasers to lubricants

and protective sprays for rubber, plastic and vinyl.

Contact point/spark plug cleaner is a solvent used to clean oily

film and dirt from points, grime from electrical connectors and oil

deposits from spark plugs. It is oil free and leaves no residue. It can

also be...

Troubleshooting 
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Contents

Symptom Section

Engine doesnt start or is difficult to start

Starter motor doesnt rotate... 1

Starter motor rotates but engine does not turn over 2

Starter works but engine wont turn over (seized) 3

No fuel flow . 4

Engine flooded 5

No spark or weak spark 6

Compression low 7

Stalls after starting 8

Rough idle 9

Poor running at low speed

Spark weak 10

Fuel/air mixture incorrect 11

Compression low 12

Poor acceleration 13

Poor running or no power at high...