2012 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 950 Owners Manual - Page 6
2012 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 950 Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS ...1-1 SAFETY INFORMATION ...2-1 DESCRIPTION ...3-1 Left view ...3-1 Right view ...3-2 Controls and instruments...3-3 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS ...4-1 Main switch/steering lock ...4-1 Indicator lights and warning lights ...4-2 Multi-function meter unit ...4-3 Handlebar switches ...4-6 Clutch lever ...4-7 Shift pedal ...4-8 Brake lever ...4-8 Brake pedal ...4-8 Fuel tank cap ...4-9 Fuel ...4-9 Fuel tank breather/overflow hose ...4-11 Catalytic converter ...4-11 Rider seat ...4-12 Helmet holder ...4-12 Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ...4-13 Sidestand ...4-14 Ignition circuit cut-off system ...4-15 FOR YOUR SAFETY - PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...5-1 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS ...6-1 Starting the engine ...6-1 Shifting ...6-2 Engine break-in ...6-3 Parking ...6-4 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ...7-1 Owner's tool kit ...7-2 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system ...7-3 General maintenance and lubrication chart ...7-5 Removing and installing the panel ...7-9 Checking the spark plugs ...7-9 Canister (for California only) ...7-10 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ...7-11 Replacing the air filter element ...7-13 Checking the throttle grip free play ...7-14 Valve clearance ...7-14 Tires ...7-15 Cast wheels ...7-16 Adjusting the clutch lever free play ...7-17 Adjusting the brake lever free play ...7-18 Brake light switches ...7-18 Checking the front and rear brake pads ...7-19 Checking the brake fluid level ...7-19 Changing the brake fluid ...7-21 Drive belt slack ...7-21 Checking and lubricating the cables ...7-22 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ...7-22 Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals ...7-23 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ...7-23 Checking and lubricating the sidestand ...7-24 Lubricating the swingarm pivots ...7-24 Lubricating the rear suspension ...7-25 Checking the front fork ...7-25 Checking the steering ...7-26 Checking the wheel bearings ...7-26 Battery ...7-26 Replacing the fuses ...7-28 Replacing the headlight bulb ...7-29 Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ...7-30
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