Replacing A License Plate Light Bulb; Supporting The Motorcycle - Yamaha Road Star XV17AWX Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Replacing a license plate light
bulb
1. Remove the license plate light unit
by removing the bolts.
1. Bolt
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2. Remove the license plate light
socket (together with the bulb) by
turning it counterclockwise, and
then pulling it out.
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ing it out.
1. Bulb
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the socket (together with the
bulb) by pushing it in, and then turn
it clockwise until it stops.
6. Install the license plate light unit by
installing the bolts.
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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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