Yamaha V-Star XVS11V Owner's Manual

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Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1Location of important labels ...........1-5DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1Left view ..........................................2-1Right view ........................................2-3Controls and instruments ................2-5INSTRUMENT AND CONTROLFUNCTIONS .......................................3-1Main switch/steering lock ................3-1Indicator and warning lights ............3-2Speedometer unit ...........................3-3Handlebar switches ........................3-3Clutch lever ....................................3-4Shift pedal (XVS11V) ......................3-5Shift pedal(XVS11AWV/XVS11ATV) ............3-5Brake lever .....................................3-5Brake pedal ....................................3-6Fuel tank cap ..................................3-6Fuel ................................................3-7Catalytic converter(for California only).......................3-8Fuel cock ........................................3-8Starter (choke) lever ........................3-9Seats (XVS11V) ..............................3-9Seats (XVS11AWV/XVS11ATV) ...3-11Helmet holder ...............................3-12Storage compartment ...................3-13Adjusting the shock absorberassembly .................................. 3-14Luggage strap holders ................. 3-16Sidestand ..................................... 3-16Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-17PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 4-1Pre-operation check list ................. 4-2OPERATION AND IMPORTANTRIDING POINTS ................................ 5-1Starting and warming up a coldengine ......................................... 5-1Starting a warm engine .................. 5-2Shifting ........................................... 5-3Engine break-in .............................. 5-4Parking ........................................... 5-5PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ANDMINOR REPAIR................................. 6-1PERIODIC MAINTENANCE .......... 6-1Owner’s tool kit .............................. 6-1Periodic maintenance chart for theemission control system ............. 6-3General maintenance andlubrication chart .......................... 6-4Removing and installing thepanel ........................................... 6-8Checking the spark plugs .............. 6-8Canister (for California only) ........ 6-10Engine oil ..................................... 6-10Final gear oil ................................. 6-12Cleaning the air filter element ...... 6-13Carburetors .................................. 6-14Checking the throttle cablefree play .................................... 6-15Valve clearance ............................ 6-15Tires (XVS11V) ............................. 6-15Tires (XVS11AWV/XVS11ATV) .... 6-18Spoke wheels (XVS11V) ............... 6-20Cast wheels(XVS11AWV/XVS11ATV) .......... 6-20Accessories and replacementparts .......................................... 6-21Adjusting the clutch leverfree play .................................... 6-22Adjusting the brake leverfree play .................................... 6-22Adjusting the rear brake lightswitch ........................................ 6-23Checking the front and rearbrake pads ................................ 6-24Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-24Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-25Checking and lubricating thecables ....................................... 6-26Checking and lubricating thethrottle grip and cable ............... 6-26Checking and lubricating thebrake and shift pedals ............... 6-26Checking and lubricating thebrake and clutch levers ............. 6-27U3B81RE0.book Page 1 Friday, June 10, 2005 1:06 PM