2012 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 250 Owners Manual - Page 75
2012 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 250 Manual
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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 heaters or furnaces. Gasoline or gasoline vapors can ignite or explode, causing severe injury or property damage. 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) 9. Adjust the brake pedal free play. (See page 7-21.) EWA10660 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