Periodic Maintenance And Minor Repair - Yamaha Road Star XV16ARC Owner's Manual

Periodic maintenance ..........................................6-1
Owner's tool kit ....................................................6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission
control system ...................................................6-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart .........6-4
Removing and installing the panel .......................6-7
Checking the spark plugs ....................................6-8
Canister (for California only) ................................6-9
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..........................6-9
Transfer case oil .................................................6-13
Cleaning the air filter element ............................6-15
Adjusting the carburetor .....................................6-17
Adjusting the throttle cable free play ..................6-17
Adjusting the valve clearance ............................6-17
Tires....................................................................6-18
Spoke wheels ....................................................6-20
Accessories and replacement parts ..................6-20
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ....................6-21
Adjusting the brake lever free play .....................6-21
Adjusting the brake pedal position .....................6-22
Adjusting the rear brake light switch ..................6-23
Checking the front and rear brake pads .............6-23

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Checking the brake fluid level ............................ 6-24
Changing the brake fluid ................................... 6-25
Drive belt slack .................................................. 6-25
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and
Checking and lubricating the brake and
Checking and lubricating the brake and
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ............ 6-29
Checking the front fork ...................................... 6-30
Checking the steering ....................................... 6-31
Checking the wheel bearings ............................ 6-31
Battery ............................................................... 6-32
Replacing the fuses .......................................... 6-33
Replacing the headlight bulb ............................. 6-35
Replacing a turn signal light bulb or
Supporting the motorcycle ................................ 6-37
Troubleshooting ................................................. 6-38
Troubleshooting chart ........................................ 6-39
cable ............................................................... 6-27
shift pedals ...................................................... 6-28
clutch levers .................................................... 6-29
the tail/brake light bulb .................................... 6-37
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