Checking The Front Fork; Adjusting The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly - Yamaha Star XVS13AA(C) 2011 Service Manual

Lower ring nut (initial tightening
torque)
52 Nm (5.2 m·kg, 37 ft·lb)
c. Loosen the lower ring nut "4" completely, and
then tighten it to specification with a steering
nut wrench.
EWA13140
WARNING
Do not overtighten the lower ring nut.
Lower ring nut (final tightening
torque)
18 Nm (1.8 m·kg, 13 ft·lb)
d. Check the steering head for looseness or
binding by turning the front fork all the way in
both directions. If any binding is felt, remove
the lower bracket and check the upper and
lower bearings.
Refer to "STEERING HEAD" on page 4-78.
e. Install the rubber washer "3".
f. Install the upper ring nut "2".
g. Finger tighten the upper ring nut "2", and then
align the slots of both ring nuts. If necessary,
hold the lower ring nut and tighten the upper
ring nut until their slots are aligned.
h. Install the lock washer "1".
TIP
Make sure the lock washer tabs "a" sit correctly
in the ring nut slots "b".
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6. Install: (for XVS13AA(C)/XVS13CTA(C))
• Upper bracket
Refer to "FRONT FORK" on page 4-65.
7. Install: (for XVS13CA(C))
• Washer
• Upper bracket
Refer to "STEERING HEAD" on page 4-78.
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EAS21530

CHECKING THE FRONT FORK

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Check:
• Inner tube
Damage/scratches → Replace.
• Oil seal
Oil leakage → Replace.
3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the front
brake.
4. Check:
• Front fork operation
Push down hard on the handlebar several
times and check if the front fork rebounds
smoothly.
Rough movement → Repair.
Refer to "FRONT FORK" on page 4-65.
EAS21590
ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
Spring preload
ECA13590
NOTICE
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum
adjustment positions.
1. Remove:
• Rear cylinder exhaust pipe
• Coolant reservoir cover
Refer to "ENGINE REMOVAL" on page 5-1.
2. Disconnect:
• Fuel hose "1"
(from sub-fuel tank)
Refer to "FUEL TANK" on page 7-1.
CHASSIS