2009 Yamaha Motorsports Royal Star Venture Owners Manual - Page 90

2009 Yamaha Motorsports Royal Star Venture Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU21992 EAU22073 Cast wheels To maximize the performance, durability, and safe operation of your vehicle, note the following points regarding the specified wheels. G The wheel rims should be checked for cracks, bends, warpage or damage before each ride. If any damage is found, have a Yamaha dealer replace the wheel. Do not attempt even the smallest repair to the wheel. A deformed or cracked wheel must be replaced. G The wheel should be balanced whenever either the tire or wheel has been changed or replaced. An unbalanced wheel can result in poor performance, adverse handling characteristics, and a shortened tire life. G Ride at moderate speeds after changing a tire since the tire surface must first be "broken in" for it to develop its optimal characteristics. G After repairing or replacing the rear tire, tighten the valve stem nut and locknut to the specified torques. Clutch lever 1 2 1. Valve stem nut 2. Valve stem locknut 1. Clutch lever free play Tightening torques: Valve stem nut: 1.6 Nm (0.16 m·kgf, 1.16 ft·lbf) Valve stem locknut: 1.6 Nm (0.16 m·kgf, 1.16 ft·lbf) 8 Since this model is equipped with a hydraulic clutch, adjusting the clutch lever free play is not needed. However, it is necessary to check the clutch fluid level and check the hydraulic system for leakage before each ride. (See page 8-25.) If the clutch lever free play does become excessive, and shifting becomes rough or clutch slippage occurs, causing poor acceleration, there may be air in the clutch system. If there is air in the hydraulic system, have a Yamaha dealer bleed the system before operating the motorcycle. 8-23

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
8-23
8
EAU21992
Cast wheels
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your vehicle,
note the following points regarding the
specified wheels.
The wheel rims should be checked
for cracks, bends, warpage or
damage before each ride. If any
damage is found, have a Yamaha
dealer replace the wheel. Do not
attempt even the smallest repair to
the wheel. A deformed or cracked
wheel must be replaced.
The wheel should be balanced
whenever either the tire or wheel
has been changed or replaced. An
unbalanced wheel can result in
poor performance, adverse han-
dling characteristics, and a short-
ened tire life.
Ride at moderate speeds after
changing a tire since the tire sur-
face must first be “broken in” for it
to develop its optimal characteris-
tics.
After repairing or replacing the rear
tire, tighten the valve stem nut and
locknut to the specified torques.
EAU22073
Clutch lever
Since this model is equipped with a hy-
draulic clutch, adjusting the clutch lever
free play is not needed. However, it is
necessary to check the clutch fluid level
and check the hydraulic system for
leakage before each ride. (See page
8-25.) If the clutch lever free play does
become excessive, and shifting be-
comes rough or clutch slippage occurs,
causing poor acceleration, there may
be air in the clutch system. If there is air
in the hydraulic system, have a
Yamaha dealer bleed the system be-
fore operating the motorcycle.
1.
Valve stem nut
2.
Valve stem locknut
Tightening torques:
Valve stem nut:
1.6 Nm (0.16 m·kgf, 1.16 ft·lbf)
Valve stem locknut:
1.6 Nm (0.16 m·kgf, 1.16 ft·lbf)
2
1
1.
Clutch lever free play