Checking The Tires - Yamaha Star XVS13AA(C) 2011 Service Manual

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3. 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 (suspen-
sion is softer).
Direction "b"
Spring preload is increased (suspen-
sion is harder).
Spring preload adjusting positions
Minimum
1
Standard
4
Maximum
9
3
1
b
2
a
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4. Connect:
• Fuel hose
Refer to "FUEL TANK" on page 7-1.
5. Install:
• Rear cylinder exhaust pipe
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4
9
6 7 8
4 5
1 2 3
3
L LLL L L LLL L LLL
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• Coolant reservoir cover
Refer to "ENGINE REMOVAL" on page 5-1.
EAS21650

CHECKING THE TIRES

The following procedure applies to both of the
tires.
1. Check:
• Tire pressure
Out of specification → Regulate.
EWA13180
WARNING
• The tire pressure should only be checked
and regulated when the tire temperature
equals the ambient air temperature.
• The tire pressure and the suspension must
be adjusted according to the total weight
(including cargo, rider, passenger and ac-
cessories) and the anticipated riding
speed.
• Operation of an overloaded vehicle could
cause tire damage, an accident or an injury.
NEVER OVERLOAD THE VEHICLE.
CHASSIS