Table Of Contents - Yamaha Midnight Star XVS1300A Owner's Manual

Table of contents

Safety information............................ 1-1
Description ....................................... 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
Instrument and control functions... 3-1
Immobilizer system......................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-2
Indicator lights and warning
lights............................................ 3-4
Multi-function meter unit ................ 3-6
Handlebar switches...................... 3-10
Clutch lever .................................. 3-11
Shift pedal .................................... 3-12
Brake lever.................................... 3-12
Brake pedal .................................. 3-12
Fuel tank cap................................ 3-13
Fuel............................................... 3-13
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose............................ 3-15
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-15
Rider seat ..................................... 3-16
Helmet holder ............................... 3-16
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 3-17
Sidestand ..................................... 3-18
Ignition circuit cut-off system....... 3-19
For your safety - pre-operation
checks ...............................................4-1
Operation and important riding
points .................................................5-1
Starting the engine..........................5-1
Shifting ............................................5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption................................5-3
Engine break-in ...............................5-3
Parking ............................................5-4
Periodic maintenance and
adjustment ........................................6-1
Owner's tool kits .............................6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system..............6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart...........................6-4
Removing and installing the
panel ............................................6-8
Checking the spark plugs ...............6-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge....6-10
Coolant..........................................6-13
Replacing the air filter element .....6-14
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................6-15
Valve clearance .............................6-15
Tires ..............................................6-15
Cast wheels...................................6-17
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play............................................ 6-17
Checking the brake lever free
play............................................ 6-18
Brake light switches ..................... 6-19
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-19
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-20
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-22
Drive belt slack ............................. 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
cables........................................ 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals............... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand................................... 6-25
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 6-25
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots......................................... 6-26
Checking the front fork................. 6-26
Checking the steering................... 6-27
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-27
Battery .......................................... 6-27
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-29
Replacing the headlight bulb........ 6-30
Replacing the auxiliary light
bulb ........................................... 6-32