Yamaha Star XVS11W Owner's Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR6-206EAU21940Spoke wheels (XVS11W)To maximize the performance, durabil-ity, and safe operation of your motor-cycle, note the following pointsregarding the specified wheels. The wheel rims should be checkedfor cracks, bends or warpage, andthe spokes for looseness or dam-age before each ride. If any dam-age is found, have a Yamahadealer replace the wheel. Do notattempt even the smallest repair tothe wheel. A deformed or crackedwheel must be replaced. The wheel should be balancedwhenever either the tire or wheelhas been changed or replaced. Anunbalanced wheel can result inpoor performance, adverse han-dling characteristics, and a short-ened tire life. Ride at moderate speeds afterchanging a tire since the tire sur-face must first be “broken in” for itto develop its optimal characteris-tics.EAU21992Cast wheels(XVS11AWW/XVS11ATW)To maximize the performance, durabil-ity, and safe operation of your vehicle,note the following points regarding thespecified wheels. The wheel rims should be checkedfor cracks, bends, warpage ordamage before each ride. If anydamage is found, have a Yamahadealer replace the wheel. Do notattempt even the smallest repair tothe wheel. A deformed or crackedwheel must be replaced. The wheel should be balancedwhenever either the tire or wheelhas been changed or replaced. Anunbalanced wheel can result inpoor performance, adverse han-dling characteristics, and a short-ened tire life. Ride at moderate speeds afterchanging a tire since the tire sur-face must first be “broken in” for itto develop its optimal characteris-tics. After repairing or replacing the reartire, tighten the valve stem nut andlocknut to the specified torques.1. Valve stem nut2. Valve stem locknutTightening torques:Valve stem nut:1.5 Nm (0.15 m·kgf, 1.08 ft·lbf)Valve stem locknut:3.0 Nm (0.30 m·kgf, 2.17 ft·lbf)21U3B811E0.book Page 20 Friday, March 10, 2006 3:27 PM