2011 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 250 Owners Manual - Page 75

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 6. Tighten the brake torque rod nut to the specified torque. Tightening torque: Brake torque rod nut: 23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf) EAU25851 Troubleshooting Although Yamaha motorcycles receive a thorough inspection before shipment from the factory, trouble may occur during operation. Any problem in the fuel, compression, or ignition systems, for example, can cause poor starting and loss of power. The following troubleshooting chart represents a quick and easy procedure for checking these vital systems yourself. However, should your motorcycle require any repair, take it to a Yamaha dealer, whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools, experience, and know-how to service the motorcycle properly. Use only genuine Yamaha replacement parts. Imitation parts may look like Yamaha parts, but they are often inferior, have a shorter service life and can lead to expensive repair bills. EWA15141 7. Adjust the drive chain slack. (See page 7-24.) 8. Tighten the locknuts, and then tighten the axle nut to the specified torques. Tightening torques: Drive chain puller locknut: 16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf) Axle nut: 105 Nm (10.5 m·kgf, 76 ft·lbf) 1. Cotter pin TIP Make sure that two notches in the axle nut are aligned with the hole through the wheel axle, otherwise further tighten the axle nut until they are. 10. Adjust the brake pedal free play. (See page 7-21.) EWA10660 9. Insert a new cotter pin into the axle nut, and then bend its ends as shown. WARNING! Always use a new cotter pin for the axle nut. [EWA10701] 7 WARNING After adjusting the brake pedal free play, check the operation of the brake light. WARNING When checking the fuel system, do not smoke, and make sure there are no open flames or sparks in the area, including pilot lights from water 7-39

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
7-39
7
6.
Tighten the brake torque rod nut to
the specified torque.
7.
Adjust the drive chain slack. (See
page 7-24.)
8. Tighten the locknuts, and then
tighten the axle nut to the specified
torques.
9.
Insert a new cotter pin into the axle
nut, and then bend its ends as
shown.
WARNING! Always use a
new cotter pin for the axle nut.
[EWA10701]
TIP
Make sure that two notches in the axle
nut are aligned with the hole through
the wheel axle, otherwise further tight-
en the axle nut until they are.
10. Adjust the brake pedal free play.
(See page 7-21.)
WARNING
EWA10660
After adjusting the brake pedal free
play, check the operation of the
brake light.
EAU25851
Troubleshooting
Although Yamaha motorcycles receive
a thorough inspection before shipment
from the factory, trouble may occur dur-
ing operation. Any problem in the fuel,
compression, or ignition systems, for
example, can cause poor starting and
loss of power.
The following troubleshooting chart
represents a quick and easy procedure
for checking these vital systems your-
self. However, should your motorcycle
require any repair, take it to a Yamaha
dealer, whose skilled technicians have
the necessary tools, experience, and
know-how to service the motorcycle
properly.
Use only genuine Yamaha replace-
ment parts. Imitation parts may look like
Yamaha parts, but they are often inferi-
or, have a shorter service life and can
lead to expensive repair bills.
WARNING
EWA15141
When checking the fuel system, do
not smoke, and make sure there are
no open flames or sparks in the ar-
ea, including pilot lights from water
Tightening torque:
Brake torque rod nut:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
Tightening torques:
Drive chain puller locknut:
16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Axle nut:
105 Nm (10.5 m·kgf, 76 ft·lbf)
1.
Cotter pin