2008 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1100 Silverado Owners Manual - Page 7
2008 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1100 Silverado 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 ...3-3 Handlebar switches ...3-3 Clutch lever ...3-4 Shift pedal (XVS11X) ...3-5 Shift pedal (XVS11AWX/XVS11ATX) ...3-5 Brake lever ...3-5 Brake pedal ...3-6 Fuel tank cap ...3-6 Fuel ...3-7 Catalytic converter ...3-8 Fuel cock ...3-8 Starter (choke) lever ...3-9 Seats (XVS11X) ...3-9 Seats (XVS11AWX/XVS11ATX) ...3-11 Helmet holder ...3-12 Storage compartment ...3-13 Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ...3-14 Luggage strap holders ...3-16 Sidestand ...3-16 Ignition circuit cut-off system ...3-17 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 ...6-10 Final gear oil ...6-12 Cleaning the air filter element ...6-13 Carburetors ...6-14 Checking the engine idling speed ...6-14 Checking the throttle cable free play ...6-15 Valve clearance ...6-15 Tires (XVS11X) ...6-15 Tires (XVS11AWX/XVS11ATX) ...6-18 Spoke wheels (XVS11X) ...6-20 Cast wheels (XVS11AWX/XVS11ATX) ...6-20 Accessories and replacement parts ...6-21 Adjusting the clutch lever free play ...6-22 Adjusting the brake lever free play ...6-22 Adjusting the rear brake light switch ...6-23 Checking the front and rear brake pads ...6-24 Checking the brake fluid level ...6-24 Changing the brake fluid ...6-25 Checking and lubricating the cables ...6-26 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ...6-26 Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals ...6-26 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ...6-27