Engine
Engine idle speed
- XL600V models — 1300±100 rpm
- XL650V and XRV750 models — 1200±100 rpm
Spark plugs
Type
- Standard NGK — DPR8EA-9. or Denso X24EPR-U9
- Cold climate (below 5°C/41°F) — NGK DPR7EA-9, or Denso X22EPR-U9
- Extended high speed riding — NGK DPR9EA-9. or Denso X27EPR-U9
- Electrode gap — 0.8 to 0.9 mm
Valve clearances (COLD engine)
XL600V-H models
- Intake and exhaust valves — 0.1 mm
All other models
- Intake valves — 0.13 to 0.17 mm
- Exhaust valves — 0.18 to 0.22 mm
Carburettor synchronisation - max. difference between readings
- XL600V models — 40 mm Hg
- XL650V models — 20 mm Hg
- XRV750-L to N (1990 to 1992) models — 30 mm Hg
- XRV750-P models onwards (1993-on) — 20 mm Hg
Cylinder compression
- XL600V-H to P (1987 to 1993) models — 157 to 185 psi (11.0 to 13.0 Bar)
- XL600V-R to X (1994 to 1999) models — 164 to 192 psi (11.5 to 12.5 Bar)
- XL650V models — 164 to 224 psi (11.5 to 15.5 Bar) @ 400 ipm
- XRV750 models — 157 to 213 psi (11.0 to 15.0 Bar) @ 400 rpm
Oil pressure (at oil pressure switch, with engine warm)
- XL models — 64 psi (4.5 Bar) @ 6000 rpm, oil @ 80°C
- XRV models — 71 to 85 psi (5.0 to 6.0 Bar) © 5000 rpm, oil @ 80°C
Cycle parts
- Drive chain slack — 35 to 45 mm
- Throttle twistgrip freeplay — 2 to 6 mm
- Clutch lever freeplay — 10 to 20 mm
- Tyre pressures (cold) — see Daily (pre-ride) checks
Recommended lubricants and fluids
Engine/transmission oil type — API grade SE, SF or SG motor oil
Engine/transmission oil viscosity — SAE 10W40 (see also Daily (pre-ride) checks)
Engine/transmission oil capacity
XL600V models
- Oil change — 2.2 litres
- Oil and filter change — 2.4 litres
- Following engine overhaul - dry engine, new filter — 2.8 litres
XL650V models
- Oil change — 2.4 litres
- Oil and filter change — 2.6 litres
- Following engine overhaul - dry engine, new filter — 3.0 litres
XRV750 models
- Oil change — 2.4 litres
- Oil and filter change — 2.6 litres
- Following engine overhaul - dry engine, new filter — 3.2 litres
Coolant type — 50% distilled water, 50% corrosion inhibited ethylene glycol anti-freeze
Coolant capacity — Approx. 2.0 litres
Brake fluid — DOT 4
Drive chain — SAE 80 or 90 gear oil or chain lubricant suitable for O-ring chains
Steering head bearings — multi-purpose grease
Swingarm pivot bearings — multi-purpose grease
Suspension linkage bearings — multi-purpose grease
Bearing seal lips — multi-purpose grease
Gearchange lever/rear brake pedal/footrest pivots — multi-purpose grease
Clutch lever pivot — multi-purpose grease
Sidestand and centrestand pivots — multi-purpose grease
Throttle grip — multi-purpose grease or dry film lubricant
Front brake lever pivot and piston tip — silicone grease
Cables — cable lubricant
Torque settings
Engine/transmission oil drain plug
- XL600V and XRV750 models — 34 Nm
- XL650V models — 30 Nm
Engine/transmission oil filter — 10 Nm
Fuel lap bowl (XL600V models) — 4 Nm
Rear axle nut
- XL600V and XRV750 models — 95 Nm
- XL650V models — 100 Nm
Rocker arm adjusting screw locknut — 23 Nm
Sparkplugs — 14 Nm
Steering head bearing adjuster nut
- XL600V-H and J (1987 and 1988) models — 4 to 6 Nm
- XL600V-K to P (1989 to 1993) models — 2.5 to 3.5 Nm
- XL600V-R to X (1994 to 1999) models — 5 Nm
- XL650V models — 5 Nm
- XRV750 models — 11 Nm
Steering stem nut
- XL600V-H to P (1987 to 1993) models — 100 Nm
- XL600V-R to X (1994 to 1999) models — 105 Nm
- XL650V models — 105 Nm
- XRV750-L to N (1990 to 1992) models — 100 Nm
- XRV750-P models onwards (1993-on) — 128 Nm
Top yoke fork clamp bolts — 27 Nm
Note: The daily (pre-ride) checks outlined in the owner's manual covers those items which should be inspected on a daily basis. Always perform the pre-ride inspection at every maintenance interval (in addition to the procedures listed). The intervals listed below are the intervals recommended by the manufacturer for each particular operation during the model years covered in this manual. Your owner's manual may have different intervals for your model.