Table Of Contents - Yamaha V-Star XVS11Y Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LOCATION OF IMPORTANT
LABELS .............................................1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ..................2-1
DESCRIPTION ..................................3-1
Left view ..........................................3-1
Right view ........................................3-3
Controls and instruments.................3-5
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS .......................................4-1
Main switch/steering lock ................4-1
Indicator and warning lights ............4-2
Speedometer unit ...........................4-3
Self-diagnosis device ......................4-3
Handlebar switches ........................4-4
Clutch lever .....................................4-5
Shift pedal (XVS11Y).......................4-5
Shift pedal
(XVS11AWY/XVS11ATY) ............4-5
Brake lever .....................................4-6
Brake pedal ....................................4-6
Fuel tank cap ..................................4-6
Fuel .................................................4-7
Catalytic converters ........................4-8
Fuel cock ........................................4-9
Starter (choke) lever .....................4-10
Seats (XVS11Y) ............................4-10
Seats (XVS11AWY/XVS11ATY) ...4-12
Helmet holder ...............................4-13
Storage compartment ................... 4-14
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 4-15
Luggage strap holders ................. 4-17
Sidestand ..................................... 4-17
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 4-18
FOR YOUR SAFETY -
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 5-1
Pre-operation check list .................. 5-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 6-1
Starting and warming up a cold
engine ......................................... 6-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 6-2
Shifting ........................................... 6-3
Engine break-in .............................. 6-4
Parking ........................................... 6-5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 7-1
Owner's tool kit ............................... 7-2
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system ....... 7-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 7-4
Removing and installing the
panel ........................................... 7-8
Checking the spark plugs ............... 7-8
Canister (for California only) ........ 7-10
Engine oil ..................................... 7-10
Final gear oil ................................ 7-12
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 7-13
Carburetors .................................. 7-14
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 7-15
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 7-15
Valve clearance ........................... 7-15
Tires (XVS11Y)............................. 7-16
Tires (XVS11AWY/XVS11ATY).... 7-18
Spoke wheels (XVS11Y) .............. 7-20
Cast wheels
(XVS11AWY/XVS11ATY) ......... 7-20
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 7-21
Adjusting the brake lever free
play ........................................... 7-21
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ....................................... 7-22
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 7-23
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-23
Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-24
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 7-25
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 7-25
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 7-25