2004 Yamaha Motorsports Road Star Midnight Owners Manual - Page 6
2004 Yamaha Motorsports Road Star Midnight Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION ...1-1 Location of important labels ...1-5 DESCRIPTION ...2-1 Left view ...2-1 Right view ...2-3 Controls and instruments...2-5 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS ...3-1 Main switch/steering lock ...3-1 Indicator and warning lights ...3-2 Speedometer unit ...3-2 Self-diagnosis device ...3-3 Fuel gauge ...3-3 Clock ...3-4 Handlebar switches ...3-4 Clutch lever ...3-5 Shift pedal ...3-6 Brake lever ...3-6 Brake pedal ...3-6 Fuel tank cap ...3-7 Fuel ...3-7 Fuel cock ...3-8 Starter (choke) knob ...3-9 Locking the steering with a padlock ...3-10 Rider seat ...3-10 Helmet holder ...3-11 Windshield [XV17AT(C)]...3-11 Saddlebags [XV17AT(C)] ...3-12 Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ...3-13 Sidestand ...3-15 Ignition circuit cut-off system ...3-15 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...4-1 Pre-operation check list ...4-2 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS ...5-1 Starting and warming up a cold engine ...5-1 Starting a warm engine ...5-2 Shifting ...5-3 Engine break-in ...5-4 Parking ...5-5 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR ...6-1 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ...6-1 Owner's tool kit ...6-1 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system ...6-3 General maintenance and lubrication chart ...6-4 Removing and installing the panel ...6-8 Checking the spark plugs ...6-8 Canister (for California only) ...6-10 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ...6-10 Transfer case oil ...6-13 Cleaning the air filter element ...6-14 Adjusting the carburetor ...6-16 Adjusting the throttle cable free play ...6-16 Adjusting the valve clearance ...6-17 Tires ...6-17 Cast wheels ...6-19 Accessories and replacement parts ...6-19 Adjusting the clutch lever free play ...6-20 Adjusting the brake lever free play ...6-21 Adjusting the brake pedal position ...6-22 Adjusting the rear brake light switch ...6-22 Checking the front and rear brake pads ...6-23 Checking the brake fluid level ...6-23 Changing the brake fluid ...6-24 Drive belt slack ...6-25 Checking and lubricating the cables ...6-26 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ...6-27 Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals ...6-27 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ...6-28