Adjusting The Rear Shock Absorber Assemblies (For Models Equipped With Gas Cylinders); Checking The Engine Oil Level - Yamaha STAR XVS95CE 2DX1 2014 Service Manual

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EAS1TP1074
ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLIES (for models equipped with gas
cylinders)
The following procedure applies to both of the
rear shock absorber assemblies.
EWA1TP1024
WARNING
• Securely support the vehicle so that there
is no danger of it falling over.
• Always adjust both rear shock absorber as-
semblies evenly. Uneven adjustment can
result in poor handling and loss of stability.
Spring preload
ECA1TP1032
NOTICE
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum
adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
• Spring preload
TIP
Adjust the spring preload with the special
wrench and extension bar included in the own-
er's tool kit 2.
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a. Turn the adjusting ring "1" in direction "a" or
"b".
b. Align the desired position on the adjusting
ring with the stopper "2".
Direction "a"
Spring preload is increased (suspen-
sion is harder).
Direction "b"
Spring preload is decreased (suspen-
sion is softer).
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Adjusting positions
Standard
1 notch out*
Minimum (soft)
0 notches out*
Maximum (hard)
4 notches out*
* : from the fully turned-in position
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CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
TIP
• Place the vehicle on the suitable stand.
• Make sure that the vehicle is upright.
2. Let the engine idle for a few minutes, and
then turn it off.
3. Remove:
• Dipstick "1"
4. Check:
• Engine oil level
The engine oil level should be between the
minimum level mark "a" and maximum 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 in when inspecting
the oil level.
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