Yamaha V-Star XVS1100AR, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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CAUTION:
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If the oil level warning light flickers
or remains on, immediately turn the
engine off and have a Yamaha deal-
er check the vehicle.
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7. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
NOTE:
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Have a Yamaha dealer replace the oil
filter element when necessary.
_
EAU04083
Final gear oil
The final gear case must be checked
for oil leakage before each ride. If any
leakage is found, have a Yamaha deal-
er check and repair the motorcycle. In
addition, the final gear oil level must be
checked and the oil changed as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
EW000066
WARNING
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● Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the final gear case.
● Make sure that no oil gets on
the tire or wheel.
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To check the final gear oil level
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.
NOTE:
_
●
The final gear oil level must be
checked on a cold engine.
●
Make sure that the motorcycle is
positioned straight up when
checking the oil level. A slight tilt to
the side can result in a false read-
ing.
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2. Remove the oil filler bolt, and then
check the oil level in the final gear
case.
1. Final gear oil drain bolt
2. Final gear oil filler bolt
3. Correct oil level
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