Lubricating The Steering Bearings; Checking The Chassis Fasteners; Lubricating The Brake Lever; Lubricating The Brake Pedal - Yamaha V Star 950 Service Manual

EAS5S71029

LUBRICATING THE STEERING BEARINGS

Lubricate the steering bearings.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
EAS5S7102

CHECKING THE CHASSIS FASTENERS

Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are
properly tightened.
Refer to "CHASSIS TIGHTENING TORQUES"
on page 2-18.
EAS21700

LUBRICATING THE BRAKE LEVER

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the brake lever.
Recommended lubricant
Silicone grease
EAS21710

LUBRICATING THE BRAKE PEDAL

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the brake pedal.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
EAS3D84001

LUBRICATING THE CLUTCH LEVER

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the clutch lever.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
EAS21380

ADJUSTING THE SHIFT PEDAL

TIP
The shift pedal position is determined by the
installed shift rod length "a".
1. Measure:
• Installed shift rod length "a"
Incorrect → Adjust.
Installed shift rod length
278.7–280.7 mm (10.97–11.05
in)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
2. Adjust:
• Installed shift rod length
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a. Loosen both locknuts "1".
b. Turn the shift rod "2" in direction "a" or "b" to
obtain the correct shift rod length.
Direction "a"
Installed shift rod length is increased.
Direction "b"
Installed shift rod length is decreased.
c. Tighten the locknuts to specification.
Locknut
7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
d. Make sure the installed shift rod length is
within specification.
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EAS3D84002

LUBRICATING THE SHIFT PEDAL

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the shift pedal.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
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