2002 Yamaha Motorsports V Star Custom Owners Manual - Page 43

2002 Yamaha Motorsports V Star Custom Manual

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4- PRE-OPERATION CHECKS EAU01114 The condition of a vehicle is the owner's responsibility. Vital components can start to deteriorate quickly and unexpectedly, even if the vehicle remains unused (for example, as a result of exposure to the elements). Any damage, fluid leakage or loss of tire air pressure could have serious consequences. Therefore, it is very important, in addition to a thorough visual inspection, to check the following points before each ride. EAU03439 Pre-operation check list CO-01E ITEM Fuel • Check fuel level in fuel tank. • Refuel if necessary. • Check fuel line for leakage. CHECKS PAGE 3-7 4 Engine oil Final gear oil • Check oil level in engine. • If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level. • Check vehicle for oil leakage. • Check vehicle for oil leakage Check operation. If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system. Check lever free play. Adjust if necessary. Check fluid level in reservoir. If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level. Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-11 6-14 Front brake 6-22, 6-25-6-26 Rear brake • Check operation. • Check pedal free play. • Adjust if necessary Check operation. Lubricate cable if necessary. Check lever free play. Adjust if necessary. 6-23-6-26 Clutch 6-21, 6-28 Throttle grip • Make sure that operation is smooth. • Check free play. • If necessary, have Yamaha dealer make adjustment or lubricate. 6-17, 6-27-6-28 4-1

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EAU01114
4-
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
The condition of a vehicle is the owner’s responsibility. Vital components can start to deteriorate quickly and unexpectedly,
even if the vehicle remains unused (for example, as a result of exposure to the elements). Any damage, fluid leakage or loss
of tire air pressure could have serious consequences. Therefore, it is very important, in addition to a thorough visual inspec-
tion, to check the following points before each ride.
EAU03439
Pre-operation check list
CO-01E
ITEM
CHECKS
PAGE
Fuel
•
Check fuel level in fuel tank.
•
Refuel if necessary.
•
Check fuel line for leakage.
3-7
Engine oil
•
Check oil level in engine.
•
If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
•
Check vehicle for oil leakage.
6-11
Final gear oil
•
Check vehicle for oil leakage.
6-14
Front brake
•
Check operation.
•
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
•
Check lever free play.
•
Adjust if necessary.
•
Check fluid level in reservoir.
•
If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
•
Check hydraulic system for leakage.
6-22, 6-25–6-26
Rear brake
•
Check operation.
•
Check pedal free play.
•
Adjust if necessary.
6-23–6-26
Clutch
•
Check operation.
•
Lubricate cable if necessary.
•
Check lever free play.
•
Adjust if necessary.
6-21, 6-28
Throttle grip
•
Make sure that operation is smooth.
•
Check free play.
•
If necessary, have Yamaha dealer make adjustment or lubricate.
6-17, 6-27–6-28