2004 Yamaha Motorsports V Star Classic Owners Manual - Page 55
2004 Yamaha Motorsports V Star Classic Manual
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 2. Remove the oil filler bolt and drain bolt to drain the oil from the final gear case. 3. Install the final gear oil drain bolt, and then tighten it to the specified torque. Tightening torque: Final gear oil drain bolt: 23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf) EAU20641 Cleaning the air filter element The air filter element should be cleaned at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. Clean the air filter element more frequently if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas. 1. Remove the air filter case cover by removing the screws. 1. Air filter element 4. Add the recommended final gear oil to the brim of the filler hole. Recommended final gear oil: Hypoid gear oil SAE 80 (API GL4) or multi-grade hypoid gear oil SAE 80W-90 Oil quantity: 0.19 L (0.20 US qt) (0.17 Imp.qt) 3. Lightly tap the air filter element to remove most of the dust and dirt, and then blow the remaining dirt out with compressed air as shown. If the air filter element is damaged, replace it. 6 NOTE: GL4 is a quality rating. Hypoid gear oils rated GL5 or GL6 may also be used. 5. Install and tighten the oil filler bolt. 6. Check the final gear case for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, check for the cause. 1. Air filter case cover 2. Screw 2. Pull the air filter element out. 1. Air filter element holder 2. Projection 3. Slot 6-14