Adjusting The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly; Lubricating The Rear Suspension; Checking The Engine Oil Level - Yamaha V Star 950 Service Manual

EAS21590
ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there
is no danger of it falling over.
Spring preload
ECA13590
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum
adjustment positions.
1. Remove:
• Left side cover
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page
4-1.
• Air duct
• Drive pulley cover
Refer to "BELT DRIVE" on page 4-67.
• Drive belt upper guard
Refer to "REAR WHEEL" on page 4-15.
2. Adjust:
• Spring preload
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a. Adjust the spring preload with the special
wrench "1" and wrench handle "2" included
in the owner's tool kit.
b. Turn the adjusting ring "3" in direction "a" or
"b".
c. Align the desired position on the adjusting
ring with the stopper "4".
Direction "a"
Spring preload is decreased (suspension
is softer).
Direction "b"
Spring preload is increased (suspension
is harder).
Spring preload adjusting posi-
tions
Minimum
1
Standard
4
Maximum
9
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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3. Install:
• Drive belt upper guard
Refer to "REAR WHEEL" on page 4-15.
• Air duct
• Drive pulley cover
Refer to "BELT DRIVE" on page 4-67.
• Left side cover
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page
4-1.
EAS21740

LUBRICATING THE REAR SUSPENSION

Lubricate the pivoting points and metal-to-
metal moving parts of the rear suspension.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
EAS20750

CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL

1. Place the vehicle on a level surface and
hold it in an upright position.
TIP
A slight tilt to the side can result in a false read-
ing.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several
minutes, and then turn it off.
3. Check:
• Engine oil level
The engine oil level should be between
the minimum level mark "a" and maxi-
mum level mark "b".
Below the minimum level mark → Add the
recommended engine oil to the proper
level.
TIP
• Before checking the engine oil level, wait a
few minutes until the oil has settled.
• Do not screw the dipstick "1" in when check-
ing the oil level.
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