Adjusting The Shift Pedal; Adjusting The Drive Belt Slack; (For Xvs13Aa(C)/Xvs13Cta(C)) - Yamaha Star XVS13AA(C) 2011 Service Manual

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WARNING
After bleeding the hydraulic brake system,
check the brake operation.
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5. Tighten:
• Brake fluid reservoir bolt
Brake fluid reservoir bolt
7 Nm (0.7 m·kg, 5.1 ft·lb)
LOCTITE®
6. Install:
• Sub-fuel tank cover
• Rider seat (for XVS13AA(C)/XVS13CTA(C))
• Seat (for XVS13CA(C))
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
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ADJUSTING THE SHIFT PEDAL

TIP
The shift pedal position is determined by the in-
stalled shift rod length "a".
1. Measure:
• Installed shift rod length "a"
Incorrect → Adjust.
Installed shift rod length
XVS13AA(C)/XVS13CTA(C):
257–259 mm (10.12–10.20 in)
XVS13CA(C):
252–256 mm (9.92–10.08 in)
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2. Adjust:
• Installed shift rod length
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a. Loosen both locknuts "1".
b. Turn the shift rod "2" in direction "a" or "b" to
obtain the correct shift rod length.
Direction "a"
Installed shift rod length is increased.
Direction "b"
Installed shift rod length is decreased.
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c. Tighten the locknuts to specification.
Locknut (for
XVS13AA(C)/XVS13CTA(C))
8 Nm (0.8 m·kg, 5.8 ft·lb)
Locknut (for XVS13CA(C))
7 Nm (0.7 m·kg, 5.1 ft·lb)
d. Make sure the installed shift rod length is
within specification.
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ADJUSTING THE DRIVE BELT SLACK (for
XVS13AA(C)/XVS13CTA(C))
TIP
The drive belt slack must be checked at the tight-
est point on the belt.
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NOTICE
A drive belt that is too tight will overload the
engine and other vital parts, and one that is
too loose can skip and damage the swing-
arm or cause an accident. Therefore, keep
the drive belt slack within the specified lim-
its.
TIP
Measure the drive belt slack when the engine is
cold, and when the drive belt is dry.
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
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WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
TIP
Place the vehicle on the sidestand or on a suit-
able stand so that the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Check:
• Drive belt slack "a"
Out of specification → Adjust.
CHASSIS
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