2013 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 650 Custom Owners Manual - Page 6
2013 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 650 Custom 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 light ...4-2 Speedometer unit ...4-3 Self-diagnosis device ...4-3 Handlebar switches ...4-3 Clutch lever ...4-4 Shift pedal ...4-5 Brake lever ...4-5 Brake pedal ...4-5 Fuel tank cap ...4-6 Fuel ...4-6 Catalytic converters ...4-8 Fuel cock ...4-8 Starter (choke) knob ...4-9 Seats ...4-10 Helmet holder ...4-11 Storage compartment ...4-11 Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ...4-12 FOR YOUR SAFETY - PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...5-1 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS ...6-1 Starting and warming up a cold engine ...6-1 Starting a warm engine ...6-2 Shifting ...6-2 Engine break-in ...6-4 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 panels ...7-9 Checking the spark plugs ...7-10 Canister (for California only) ...7-11 Engine oil and oil filter element ...7-12 Final gear oil ...7-14 Cleaning the air filter element ...7-15 Carburetors ...7-17 Luggage strap holders ...4-13 Sidestand ...4-13 Ignition circuit cut-off system ...4-14 Checking the engine idling speed ...7-17 Checking the throttle grip free play ...7-17 Valve clearance ...7-18 Tires ...7-18 Spoke wheels ...7-20 Adjusting the clutch lever free play ...7-20 Adjusting the brake lever free play ...7-21 Adjusting the brake pedal height and free play ...7-22 Brake light switches ...7-23 Checking the front brake pads and rear brake shoes ...7-24 Checking the brake fluid level ...7-24 Changing the brake fluid ...7-25 Checking and lubricating the cables ...7-26 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ...7-26 Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals ...7-26 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ...7-27 Checking and lubricating the sidestand ...7-27 Lubricating the swingarm pivots ...7-28 Checking the front fork ...7-28