2003 Yamaha Motorsports Royal Star Venture Owners Manual - Page 102

2003 Yamaha Motorsports Royal Star Venture Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU00637 Adjusting the valve clearance The valve clearance changes with use, resulting in improper air-fuel mixture and/or engine noise. To prevent this from occurring, the valve clearance must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. a. Throttle cable free play EAU00635 EAU03570 Adjusting the throttle cable free play The throttle cable free play should measure 0.16-0.24 in (4-6 mm) at the throttle grip. Periodically check the throttle cable free play and, if necessary, have a Yamaha dealer adjust it. Tires To maximize the performance, durability, and safe operation of your motorcycle, note the following points regarding the specified tires. Tire air pressure The tire air pressure should be checked and, if necessary, adjusted before each ride. 7 7-21

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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EAU00635
Adjusting the throttle cable
free play
The throttle cable free play should
measure 0.16–0.24 in (4–6 mm) at the
throttle grip. Periodically check the
throttle cable free play and, if neces-
sary, have a Yamaha dealer adjust it.
EAU00637
Adjusting the valve clearance
The valve clearance changes with use,
resulting in improper air-fuel mixture
and/or engine noise. To prevent this
from occurring, the valve clearance
must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
EAU03570
Tires
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle,
note
the
following
points
regarding the specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted
before each ride.
a.
Throttle cable free play