2008 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1300 Tourer Owners Manual - Page 31

2008 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1300 Tourer Manual

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS ECA15380 EAU42540 CAUTION: To avoid locking the key in, never lock either sidebag and remove the key from the lock before closing the lid. To open a sidebag lid 1. Insert the key into the sidebag lock, and then turn the key counterclockwise. Adjusting the shock absorber assembly 3 To close a sidebag lid 1. Fold the sidebag lid down so that the latch snaps into place. 2. Turn the key clockwise, and then remove it. NOTE: Water can be harmful to untreated leather. Use Yamaha Saddle Soap or another quality brand according to the manufacturer's directions to clean the leather on the sidebags. Polish the dry leather with a soft cloth, and then treat with Yamaha Mink Oil or another highquality leather protectant for increased water resistance. 1. Shock absorber assembly 2. Position indicator 3. Spring preload adjusting ring 1. Key 2. Unlock. This shock absorber assembly is equipped with a spring preload adjusting ring, allowing the spring preload to be adjusted to suit the rider's preference. It is recommended to have a Yamaha dealer adjust the spring preload. ECA10100 2. Push the key in, and then fold the sidebag lid up. CAUTION: Never attempt to turn an adjusting mechanism beyond the maximum or minimum settings. 3-13

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-13
3
CAUTION:
ECA15380
To avoid locking the key in, never
lock either sidebag and remove the
key from the lock before closing the
lid.
To open a sidebag lid
1. Insert the key into the sidebag
lock, and then turn the key coun-
terclockwise.
2.
Push the key in, and then fold the
sidebag lid up.
To close a sidebag lid
1.
Fold the sidebag lid down so that
the latch snaps into place.
2.
Turn the key clockwise, and then
remove it.
NOTE:
Water can be harmful to untreated
leather. Use Yamaha Saddle Soap or
another quality brand according to the
manufacturer’s directions to clean the
leather on the sidebags. Polish the dry
leather with a soft cloth, and then treat
with Yamaha Mink Oil or another high-
quality leather protectant for increased
water resistance.
EAU42540
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly
This shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
ing ring, allowing the spring preload to
be adjusted to suit the rider’s prefer-
ence.
It is recommended to have a Yamaha
dealer adjust the spring preload.
CAUTION:
ECA10100
Never attempt to turn an adjusting
mechanism beyond the maximum or
minimum settings.
1. Key
2. Unlock.
1.
Shock absorber assembly
2.
Position indicator
3.
Spring preload adjusting ring