Changing The Brake Fluid; Checking And Lubricating The Cables; Checking And Lubricating The Throttle Grip And Cable - Yamaha V-star XVS650P Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Changing the brake fluid

Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the NOTE after the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. In addition,
have the oil seals of the brake master
cylinder and caliper as well as the
brake hose replaced at the intervals
listed below or whenever they are dam-
aged or leaking.
● Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
● Brake hose: Replace every four
6 years.
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Checking and lubricating the
cables
The operation of all control cables and
the condition of the cables should be
checked before each ride, and the ca-
bles and cable ends should be lubricat-
ed if necessary. If a cable is damaged
or does not move smoothly, have a
Yamaha dealer check or replace it.
Recommended lubricant:
Yamaha Chain and Cable Lube
engine oil SAE 10W-30 (API SE)
WARNING
@
Damage to the outer housing of ca-
bles may result in internal rusting
and cause interference with cable
movement. Replace damaged ca-
bles as soon as possible to prevent
unsafe conditions.
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Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable
The operation of the throttle grip should
be checked before each ride. In addi-
tion, the cable should be lubricated or
replaced at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance chart.
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