2003 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1100 Custom Owners Manual - Page 45

2003 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1100 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 ITEM Fuel • Check fuel level in fuel tank. • Refuel if necessary. • Check fuel line for leakage. • 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. Check operation. If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system. Check fluid level in reservoir. If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level. Check hydraulic system for leakage. Check operation. Lubricate cable if necessary. Check lever free play. Adjust if necessary. CHECKS PAGE 3-7-3-8 4 Engine oil Final gear oil 6-10 6-12-6-13 Front brake 6-19-6-20, 6-22-6-23 Rear brake 6-21-6-23 Clutch 6-19 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
ITEM
CHECKS
PAGE
Fuel
Check fuel level in fuel tank.
Refuel if necessary.
Check fuel line for leakage.
3-7–3-8
Engine oil
Check oil level in engine.
If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
Check vehicle for oil leakage.
6-10
Final gear oil
Check vehicle for oil leakage.
6-12–6-13
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.
6-19–6-20, 6-22–6-23
Rear brake
Check operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage.
6-21–6-23
Clutch
Check operation.
Lubricate cable if necessary.
Check lever free play.
Adjust if necessary.
6-19