Yamaha 2006 V Star XVS650AV Owner's Manual page 50

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
NOTE:
The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
1. Engine oil level check window
2. Maximum level mark
6
3. Minimum level mark
4. If the engine oil is at or below the
minimum level mark, add sufficient
oil of the recommended type to
raise it to the correct level.
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter element replace-
ment)
1. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and drain bolt to drain the oil from
the crankcase.
1. Engine oil filler cap
1. Engine oil drain bolt
6-8
NOTE:
Skip steps 4–7 if the oil filter element is
not being replaced.
4. Remove the outer and inner oil fil-
ter element covers by removing
the bolts.
1. Outer oil filter element cover
2. Bolt