Supporting The Motorcycle - Yamaha 2009 XVS1300AY Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
1. Auxiliary light bulb
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the auxiliary light socket (to-
gether with the coupler) by push-
ing it in and turning it clockwise.
6. Install the headlight unit.
7

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
7-32
EAU24350 a jack either under each side of the
frame in front of the rear wheel or under
each side of the swingarm.