Lubricating The Brake Lever; Lubricating The Brake Pedal; Lubricating The Clutch Lever; Adjusting The Shift Pedal - Yamaha Star XVS950A 2009 Service Manual

EAS21700

LUBRICATING THE BRAKE LEVER

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the brake lever.
Recommended lubricant
Silicone grease
EAS21710

LUBRICATING THE BRAKE PEDAL

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the brake pedal.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
EAS3D84001

LUBRICATING THE CLUTCH LEVER

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the clutch lever.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
EAS21380

ADJUSTING THE SHIFT PEDAL

TIP
The shift pedal position is determined by the
installed shift rod length "a".
1. Measure:
• Installed shift rod length "a"
Incorrect → Adjust.
Installed shift rod length
278.7–280.7 mm (10.97–11.05
in)
2. Adjust:
• Installed shift rod length
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a. Loosen both locknuts "1".
b. Turn the shift rod "2" in direction "a" or "b" to
obtain the correct shift rod length.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Direction "a"
Installed shift rod length is increased.
Direction "b"
Installed shift rod length is decreased.
c. Tighten the locknuts to specification.
Locknut
7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
d. Make sure the installed shift rod length is
within specification.
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EAS3D84002

LUBRICATING THE SHIFT PEDAL

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the shift pedal.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
EAS5S71034

CHECKING THE SIDESTAND

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there
is no danger of it falling over.
TIP
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that
the sidestand is elevated.
2. Check:
• Sidestand vertical movement "A"
Free play is noticeable → Replace the
defective part(s).
• Sidestand axial movement "B"
Unsmooth operation → Replace the
defective part(s).
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a. Tighten the sidestand nut "1" to specifica-
tion.
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