2004 Yamaha Motorsports V Star Custom Owners Manual - Page 6
2004 Yamaha Motorsports V Star Custom 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 Handlebar switches ...3-3 Clutch lever ...3-4 Shift pedal (XVS650) ...3-4 Shift pedal (XVS650A/AT) ...3-4 Brake lever ...3-5 Brake pedal ...3-5 Fuel tank cap ...3-5 Fuel ...3-6 Fuel cock ...3-7 Starter (choke) knob ...3-8 Seats (XVS650)...3-8 Seats (XVS650A/AT) ...3-9 Helmet holder ...3-10 Storage compartment ...3-11 Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ...3-12 Luggage strap holders ...3-13 Sidestand ...3-13 Ignition circuit cut-off system ...3-14 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 panels ...6-8 Checking the spark plugs ...6-9 Engine oil and oil filter element ...6-11 Final gear oil ...6-13 Cleaning the air filter element ...6-14 Adjusting the carburetors ...6-15 Adjusting the throttle cable free play ...6-15 Adjusting the valve clearance ...6-16 Tires ...6-16 Spoke wheels ...6-18 Accessories and replacement parts ...6-18 Adjusting the clutch lever free play ...6-19 Adjusting the brake lever free play ...6-20 Adjusting the brake pedal position and free play ...6-21 Adjusting the rear brake light switch ...6-22 Checking the front brake pads and rear brake shoes ...6-23 Checking the brake fluid level ...6-23 Changing the brake fluid ...6-24 Checking and lubricating the cables ...6-25 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ...6-25 Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals ...6-25 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ...6-26 Checking and lubricating the sidestand ...6-26 Checking the front fork ...6-26 Checking the steering ...6-27