Yamaha V star 1100 Owner's Manual page 314

FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
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on the slider using quick in-and-out strokes (Figure
17), and pull the slider off the fork tube (Figure 18).
13. Pour any excess oil from the slider. Invert the
slider and remove the oil lock piece.
14A. On XVS1100 models, perform the following:
a. Loosen the front flasher clamp bolt.
NOTE
On XVS1100 models, a single clamp
bolt is used on each side of the lower
fork bridge.
b. Loosen the upper fork bridge clamp bolt (A,
Figure 4) and the lower fork bridge clamp
bolt (A, Figure 5).
c. Rotate the fork tube (B, Figure 5), and slide it
from the upper fork bridge, front turn signal
assembly and the lower fork bridge. Take the
fork tube to the bench for further disassembly.
d. Do not remove the fork leg protector from the
slider unless it is damaged. The protector
must be replaced once it has been removed.
14B. On XVS1100A models, perform the follow-
ing:
CAUTION
The edges of the fork covers are
sharp. Wear gloves and exercise cau
tion to avoid injury.
a. On models with a windshield, remove the two
handlebar holder acorn nuts (Figure 7) under
the upper fork bridge. These also secure the
windshield bracket to the upper fork bridge.
b. Remove the front brake master cylinder clamp
bolts (Figure 6) and remove the front brake
master cylinder from the handlebar. Suspend
the master cylinder from the motorcycle with a
bunjee cord. Keep the master cylinder reser-
voir upright. This prevents brake fluid spills
and helps keep air out of the brake system. Do
not disconnect the hydraulic brake line.
c. Loosen the clamp bolt (A, Figure 4) on each
side of the upper fork bridge.
d. Remove the steering head nut (B, Figure 4)
and washer.
CAUTION
Cover the front fender and frame with a
heavy cloth or plastic tarp to protect
them from accidental brake fluid spills.
Immediately wash spilled brake fluid
off any painted or plated surface. Brake
fluid will damage the finish. Use soapy
water and rinse the area thoroughly.
e. Place a tarp or plastic cover over the frame.
Lift the upper fork bridge from the fork tubes,
with the handlebar attached, and lay the fork
bridge/handlebar assembly across the tarp
(Figure 8).
f. Slide the upper fork cover (Figure 9) from
the fork tube. Watch for the index pin (A, Fig-
ure 10) in the lower fork bridge.
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