Checking The Rear Brake Hoses; Checking The Wheels; Checking The Tires - Yamaha Star XVS950A 2009 Service Manual

3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the
brake several times.
4. Check:
• Brake hose
Brake fluid leakage → Replace the brake
hose.
Refer to "FRONT BRAKE" on page 4-19.
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CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE HOSES

The following procedure applies to all of the
brake hoses and brake hose clamps.
1. Remove:
• Muffler
Refer to "ENGINE REMOVAL" on page 5-
1.
• Right side cover (lower)
Refer to "SWINGARM" on page 4-62.
2. Check:
• Brake hoses "1"
Cracks/damage/wear → Replace.
3. Check:
• Brake hose clamp
Loose → Tighten the clamp bolt.
4. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the
brake several times.
5. Check:
• Brake hoses
Brake fluid leakage → Replace the dam-
aged hose.
Refer to "REAR BRAKE" on page 4-31.
6. Install:
• Right side cover (lower)
Refer to "SWINGARM" on page 4-62.
• Muffler
Refer to "ENGINE REMOVAL" on page 5-
1.
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CHECKING THE WHEELS

The following procedure applies to both of the
wheels.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
1. Check:
• Wheel
Damage/out-of-round → Replace.
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WARNING
Never attempt to make any repairs to the
wheel.
TIP
After a tire or wheel has been changed or
replaced, always balance the wheel.
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CHECKING THE TIRES

The following procedure applies to both of the
tires.
1. Check:
• Tire pressure
Out of specification → Regulate.
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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 accessories) and the anticipated
riding speed.
• Operation of an overloaded vehicle could
cause tire damage, an accident or an
injury.
NEVER OVERLOAD THE VEHICLE.
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