2009 Yamaha Motorsports V Star Silverado Owners Manual - Page 40

2009 Yamaha Motorsports V Star Silverado Manual

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS EAU16841 Shift up points: 1st → 2nd: 16 km/h (9.9 mi/h) 2nd → 3rd: 24 km/h (14.9 mi/h) 3rd → 4th: 32 km/h (19.9 mi/h) 4th → 5th: 40 km/h (24.9 mi/h) Shift down points: 5th → 4th: 25 km/h (15.5 mi/h) 4th → 3rd: 25 km/h (15.5 mi/h) 3rd → 2nd: 25 km/h (15.5 mi/h) 2nd → 1st: 25 km/h (15.5 mi/h) Engine break-in There is never a more important period in the life of your engine than the period between 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi). For this reason, you should read the following material carefully. Since the engine is brand new, do not put an excessive load on it for the first 1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts in the engine wear and polish themselves to the correct operating clearances. During this period, prolonged full-throttle operation or any condition that might result in engine overheating must be avoided. EAU17042 1600 km (1000 mi) and beyond The vehicle can now be operated normally. ECA10270 NOTICE If any engine trouble should occur during the engine break-in period, immediately have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. 6 0-1000 km (0-600 mi) Avoid prolonged operation above 1/3 throttle. NOTICE: After 1000 km (600 mi) of operation, the engine oil and final gear oil must be changed, and the oil filter cartridge or element replaced. [ECA10332] 1000-1600 km (600-1000 mi) Avoid prolonged operation above 1/2 throttle. 6-4

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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EAU16841
Engine break-in
There is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi). For
this reason, you should read the follow-
ing material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts in
the engine wear and polish themselves
to the correct operating clearances.
During this period, prolonged full-throt-
tle operation or any condition that might
result in engine overheating must be
avoided.
EAU17042
0–1000 km (0–600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/3
throttle.
NOTICE:
After 1000 km (600
mi) of operation, the engine oil and
final gear oil must be changed, and
the oil filter cartridge or element re-
placed.
[ECA10332]
1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/2
throttle.
1600 km (1000 mi) and beyond
The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.
NOTICE
ECA10270
If any engine trouble should occur
during the engine break-in period,
immediately have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
Shift up points:
1st
→
2nd: 16 km/h (9.9 mi/h)
2nd
→
3rd: 24 km/h (14.9 mi/h)
3rd
→
4th: 32 km/h (19.9 mi/h)
4th
→
5th: 40 km/h (24.9 mi/h)
Shift down points:
5th
→
4th: 25 km/h (15.5 mi/h)
4th
→
3rd: 25 km/h (15.5 mi/h)
3rd
→
2nd: 25 km/h (15.5 mi/h)
2nd
→
1st: 25 km/h (15.5 mi/h)