Yamaha V-Star XVS1100AWT, Owner'S Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
Location of important labels ...........1-5
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments ................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS
.......................................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-1
Indicator and warning lights ............3-2
Speedometer unit ...........................3-3
Handlebar switches ........................3-3
Clutch lever ....................................3-4
Shift pedal ......................................3-5
Brake lever .....................................3-5
Brake pedal ....................................3-5
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-6
Fuel ................................................3-6
Catalytic converter
(for California only) ......................3-7
Fuel cock ........................................3-8
Starter (choke) lever ........................3-9
Seats ..............................................3-9
Helmet holder ...............................3-10
Storage compartment ...................3-10
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-11
Luggage strap holders ..................3-13
Sidestand .....................................3-13
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-14
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list ................. 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS
................................ 5-1
Starting and warming up a cold
engine ......................................... 5-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 5-2
Shifting ........................................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-4
Parking ........................................... 5-5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR
................................. 6-1
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE .......... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit .............................. 6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ............. 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-4
Removing and installing the
panel ........................................... 6-8
Checking the spark plugs .............. 6-8
Canister (for California only) ........ 6-10
Engine oil ..................................... 6-10
Final gear oil ................................ 6-12
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 6-13
Adjusting the carburetors ............. 6-14
Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-15
Adjusting the valve clearance ...... 6-15
Tires ............................................. 6-15
Cast wheels .................................. 6-17
Accessories and replacement
parts .......................................... 6-18
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 6-19
Adjusting the brake lever free
play ........................................... 6-19
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ........................................ 6-20
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-21
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-21
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals ............... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................. 6-24
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 6-25
Checking the front fork ................. 6-25
Checking the steering .................. 6-26
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-26
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