Supporting The Motorcycle - Yamaha 2008 XVS11AWX Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
1. Auxiliary light bulb socket
3. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
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push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
5. Install the socket (together with the
bulb) by pushing it in and turning it
clockwise until it stops.
6. Install the headlight unit by install-
ing the screws.

Supporting the motorcycle

Since this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other maintenance
requiring the motorcycle to stand up-
right. Check that the motorcycle is in a
stable and level position before starting
any maintenance. A strong wooden
box can be placed under the engine for
added stability.
To service the front wheel
1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcycle
by using a motorcycle stand or, if
an additional motorcycle stand is
not available, by placing a jack un-
der the frame in front of the rear
wheel.
2. Raise the front wheel off the
ground by using a motorcycle
stand.
To service the rear wheel
Raise the rear wheel off the ground by
using a motorcycle stand or, if a motor-
cycle stand is not available, by placing
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EAU24350 a jack either under each side of the
frame in front of the rear wheel or under
each side of the swingarm.