Yamaha V-star XVS65V, Owner'S Manual, Page: 7 / 103

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
Location of important labels ...........1-5
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-3
Controls and instruments ................2-5
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS
.......................................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-1
Indicator and warning lights ............3-2
Speedometer unit ...........................3-2
Handlebar switches ........................3-3
Clutch lever ....................................3-4
Shift pedal (XVS65V) ......................3-4
Shift pedal (XVS65AV/ATV) ............3-4
Brake lever .....................................3-5
Brake pedal ....................................3-5
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-5
Fuel ................................................3-6
Catalytic converter ..........................3-7
Fuel cock ........................................3-7
Starter (choke) knob .......................3-8
Seats (XVS65V) ..............................3-9
Seats (XVS65AV/ATV) ..................3-10
Helmet holder ...............................3-11
Storage compartment ...................3-11
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-12
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 panels ..... 6-8
Checking the spark plugs .............. 6-9
Canister (for California only) ........ 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter element .... 6-11
Final gear oil ................................ 6-13
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 6-14
Carburetors .................................. 6-16
Checking the throttle cable
free play .................................... 6-16
Valve clearance ............................ 6-16
Tires ............................................. 6-17
Spoke wheels ............................... 6-20
Accessories and replacement
parts .......................................... 6-20
Adjusting the clutch lever
free play .................................... 6-21
Adjusting the brake lever
free play .................................... 6-22
Adjusting the brake pedal position
and free play ............................. 6-23
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ........................................ 6-24
Checking the front brake pads
and rear brake shoes ................ 6-24
Checking the front brake
fluid level ................................... 6-25
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals ............... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................. 6-28
Checking the front fork ................. 6-28
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