Yamaha Road Star XV17AWX, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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EAU23040
Drive belt slack
The drive belt slack should be checked
and adjusted at the intervals specified
in the periodic maintenance and lubri-
cation chart.
EAU38410
To check the drive belt slack
1. Place the vehicle on the sidestand.
2. Note the current position of the
drive belt using the marks near the
drive belt check hole.
NOTE:
The marks near the drive belt check
hole are 5 mm (0.2 in) apart.
3. Note the position of the drive belt
with a force of 45 N (4.5 kgf, 10 lbf)
applied to the belt with a belt ten-
sion gauge as shown.
NOTE:
A belt tension gauge is available at a
Yamaha dealer.
4. Calculate the drive belt slack by
subtracting the measurement not-
ed in step 2 from the measurement
noted in step 3.
5. If the drive belt slack is incorrect,
have a Yamaha dealer adjust it.
EAU23091
Checking and lubricating the
cables
The operation of all control cables and
the condition of the cables should be
checked before each ride, and the ca-
bles and cable ends should be lubricat-
ed if necessary. If a cable is damaged
or does not move smoothly, have a
Yamaha dealer check or replace it.
WARNING
EWA10710
Damage to the outer housing of ca-
bles may result in internal rusting
and cause interference with cable
movement. Replace damaged ca-
bles as soon as possible to prevent
unsafe conditions.
1. Drive belt
2. Marks
3. Drive belt slack
1. Belt tension gauge
Drive belt slack:
6.0–8.0 mm (0.24–0.31 in)
1
Recommended lubricant:
Yamaha Chain and Cable Lube or
engine oil SAE 10W-30
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