2009 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 950 Owners Manual - Page 62
2009 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 950 Manual
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU23040 Drive belt slack 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 EAU47091 The drive belt slack should be checked and adjusted at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. EAU23062 2 3 1 1. Drive belt 2. Marks 3. Drive belt slack 1 To check the drive belt slack 1. Place the vehicle on the sidestand. 2. Note the current position of the drive belt using the marks near the drive belt check hole. TIP The marks near the drive belt check hole are 5 mm (0.2 in) apart. 1. Belt tension gauge 3. Note the position of the drive belt with a force of 45 N (4.5 kgf, 10 lbf) applied to the belt with a belt tension gauge as shown. TIP A belt tension gauge is available at a Yamaha dealer. 4. Calculate the drive belt slack by subtracting the measurement noted in step 2 from the measurement noted in step 3. Drive belt slack: 3.0-5.0 mm (0.12-0.20 in) 5. If the drive belt slack is incorrect, adjust it as follows. To adjust the drive belt slack 1. Loosen the axle nut. 9 7-21