2008 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1300 Owners Manual - Page 74

2008 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1300 Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 3. Remove the license plate light socket (together with the bulb) by turning it counterclockwise, and then pulling it out. 6. Install the socket (together with the bulb) by pushing it in and turning it clockwise until it stops. 7. Place the license plate light unit in the original position, and then install the license plate light cover by installing the bolts. EAU24350 Supporting the motorcycle Since this model is not equipped with a centerstand, follow these precautions when removing the front and rear wheel or performing other maintenance requiring the motorcycle to stand upright. Check that the motorcycle is in a stable and level position before starting any maintenance. A strong wooden box can be placed under the engine for added stability. To service the front wheel 1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcycle by using a motorcycle stand or, if an additional motorcycle stand is not available, by placing a jack under the frame in front of the rear wheel. 2. Raise the front wheel off the ground by using a motorcycle stand. To service the rear wheel Raise the rear wheel off the ground by using a motorcycle stand or, if a motorcycle stand is not available, by placing 1. License plate light bulb socket 6 4. Remove the defective bulb by pulling it out from the socket. 1. License plate light bulb 5. Insert a new bulb into the socket. 6-35

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-35
6
3. Remove the license plate light
socket (together with the bulb) by
turning it counterclockwise, and
then pulling it out.
4.
Remove the defective bulb by pull-
ing it out from the socket.
5.
Insert a new bulb into the socket.
6.
Install the socket (together with the
bulb) by pushing it in and turning it
clockwise until it stops.
7.
Place the license plate light unit in
the original position, and then in-
stall the license plate light cover by
installing the bolts.
EAU24350
Supporting the motorcycle
Since this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other maintenance
requiring the motorcycle to stand up-
right. Check that the motorcycle is in a
stable and level position before starting
any maintenance. A strong wooden
box can be placed under the engine for
added stability.
To service the front wheel
1.
Stabilize the rear of the motorcycle
by using a motorcycle stand or, if
an additional motorcycle stand is
not available, by placing a jack un-
der the frame in front of the rear
wheel.
2. Raise the front wheel off the
ground by using a motorcycle
stand.
To service the rear wheel
Raise the rear wheel off the ground by
using a motorcycle stand or, if a motor-
cycle stand is not available, by placing
1.
License plate light bulb socket
1.
License plate light bulb