Checking And Lubricating The Cables; Checking And Lubricating The Throttle Grip And Cable - Yamaha 2009 XVS1300AY Owner's Manual

3. Note the position of the drive belt
with a force of 45 N (4.5 kgf, 10 lbf)
applied to the belt with a belt ten-
sion gauge as shown.
TIP
A belt tension gauge is available at a
Yamaha dealer.
1. Belt tension gauge
4. Calculate the drive belt slack by
subtracting the measurement not-
ed in step 2 from the measurement
noted in step 3.
Drive belt slack:
5.0–7.0 mm (0.20–0.28 in)
5. If the drive belt slack is incorrect,
have a Yamaha dealer adjust it.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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.
WARNING! Damage to the outer
sheath may interfere with proper ca-
ble operation and will cause the in-
ner cable to rust.
damaged cable as soon as possible
to prevent unsafe conditions.
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
7-21
EAU23101
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 at
the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance chart.
Replace a
[EWA10721]
EAU23111
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