Table Of Contents - Yamaha Star XVS13CG 2015 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....................................... 3-2
Controls and instruments ............... 3-3
Instrument and control functions... 4-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 4-1
Indicator lights and warning
lights............................................ 4-2
Multi-function meter unit ................ 4-4
Handlebar switches........................ 4-7
Clutch lever .................................... 4-9
Shift pedal ...................................... 4-9
Brake lever...................................... 4-9
Brake pedal .................................. 4-10
Fuel tank cap ................................ 4-10
Fuel............................................... 4-11
Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose .......................................... 4-12
Catalytic converter ....................... 4-12
Seat .............................................. 4-13
Helmet holder ............................... 4-14
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 4-15
Sidestand ..................................... 4-16
Ignition circuit cut-off system....... 4-16
For your safety -
pre-operation checks.......................5-1
Operation and important riding
points .................................................6-1
Starting the engine..........................6-1
Shifting ............................................6-2
Engine break-in ...............................6-3
Parking ............................................6-4
Periodic maintenance and
adjustment ........................................7-1
Owner's tool kits .............................7-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system..............7-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart...........................7-5
Removing and installing the
panel ............................................7-9
Checking the spark plugs ...............7-9
Canister (for California only)..........7-11
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge....7-11
Coolant..........................................7-14
Replacing the air filter element .....7-15
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................7-16
Valve clearance .............................7-16
Tires ..............................................7-17
Cast wheels...................................7-18
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ............................................7-19
Checking the brake lever free
play............................................ 7-20
Brake light switches ..................... 7-20
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 7-21
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-21
Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-23
Drive belt slack ............................. 7-23
Checking and lubricating the
cables........................................ 7-24
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 7-24
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals............... 7-25
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 7-25
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand................................... 7-26
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 7-26
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots......................................... 7-27
Checking the front fork................. 7-27
Checking the steering................... 7-28
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 7-28
Battery .......................................... 7-28
Replacing the fuses ...................... 7-30
Replacing the headlight bulb........ 7-31
Tail/brake light .............................. 7-32
Turn signal light ............................ 7-33
License plate light......................... 7-33
Supporting the motorcycle ........... 7-33