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The original Haynes Repair Manual - Based on a complete stripdown and rebuild of a vehicle

Yamaha XS850 (1980 - 1981) Clymer

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This Yamaha vintage motorcycle Manual is 288 pages.

QUICK REFERENCE DATA

CHAPTER ONE / GENERAL INFORMATION
Manual organization / Service hints / Safety first / Mechanic's tips / Parts replacement / Expendable supplies / Tools / Serial numbers / Specifications

CHAPTER TWO / TROUBLESHOOTING
Operating requirements/ Troubleshooting instruments / Emergency troubleshooting / Starter / Charging system / Engine / Engine noises / Excessive vibration / Lubrication troubles / Fuel system / Clutch / Manual transmission / Brakes / Front suspension and steering / Electrical problems

CHAPTER THREE / PERIODIC MAINTENANCE, LUBRICATION AND TUNE-UP
Routine checks / Service intervals / Tires / Wheels / Battery / Periodic lubrication / Engine oil and filter change / Middle gear oil change / Final drive gear oil change / Front fork oil change / Swing arm bearing lubrication / Periodic maintenance / Clutch adjustment / Air cleaner / Throttle adjustment / Fuel shut off valve filter cleaning / Cam chain tensioner adjustment / Tune-up / Cylinder head nuts and bolts torque / Valve clearance measurement and adjustment / Compression test / Spark plugs / Breaker point adjustment / Ignition timing / Carburetor synchronization / Carburetor idle speed / Storage / Specifications

CHAPTER FOUR / ENGINE
Engine principles / Servicing engine in frame / Engine / Cylinder head / Valves and valve components / Camshaft / Camshaft chain and dampers / Cylinder / Pistons and connecting rods / Piston rings / Ignition governor assembly / Alternator / Oil pump / Oil pressure relief valve / Oil check valve (Models D and 2D) / Middle gear case / Crankcase / Crankshaft / Electric starter gears / Kickstarter / Break-in / Specifications

CHAPTER FIVE / CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSION
Clutch / Shift mechanism / Clutch cable / Transmission / Gearshift drum and forks

CHAPTER SIX / FUEL AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS
Air cleaner / Carburetors / Fuel shutoff valve / Fuel tank / Exhaust system

CHAPTER SEVEN / ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Charging system / Alternator / Voltage regulator (Model D) / Rectifier (Model D) / Voltage regulator/rectifier (Models 2D, E, F, SE and SF) / Ignition system (contact breaker point type) / Ignition system (fully transistorized) / Ignition coil / Ignition advance mechanism / Spark plugs / Starting system / Lighting system / Fuses

CHAPTER EIGHT / FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Front wheel / Front hub / Wheel balancing / Tire changing / Tire repairs / Handlebar / Steering head / Front fork

CHAPTER NINE / REAR SUSPENSION AND FINAL DRIVE
Rear wheels / Rear hub / Final drive / Rear swing arm / Rear shocks

CHAPTER TEN / BRAKES
Front disc brakes / Rear disc brake / Rear master cylinder / Brake disc (front and rear) / Bleeding the system

CHAPTER ELEVEN / FRAME AND REPAINTING
Kickstand (sidestand) / Centerstand / Footpegs / Frame

SUPPLEMENT / 1980 AND LATER SERVICE INFORMATION

INDEX

WIRING DIAGRAMS

Models covered:
1977 1978 1979 YAMAHA XS750 XS 750
1977 1978 1979 YAMAHA XS750 II XS 750 2
1980 1981 YAMAHA XS850 XS 850
1980 1981 YAMAHA XS850S XS 850 S

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XS750 (1977-1979)
XS750 II (1977-1979)
XS850 (1980-1981)
XS850S (1980-1981)

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