Cleaning The Air Filter Element - Yamaha V-Star XVS1100R Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
NOTE:
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The oil level should be at the brim of
the filler hole.
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3. If the oil is below the brim of the fill-
er hole, add sufficient oil of the rec-
ommended type to raise it to the
correct level.
To change the final gear oil
1. Place an oil pan under the final
gear case to collect the used oil.
2. Remove the oil filler bolt and drain
bolt to drain the oil from the final
gear case.
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3. Install the final gear oil drain bolt,
and then tighten it to the specified
torque.
Tightening torque:
Final gear oil drain bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 16.5 ft·lbf)
4. Add the recommended final gear
oil to the brim of the filler hole.
Recommended final gear oil:
Hypoid gear oil SAE 80 (API GL4)
or multi-grade hypoid gear oil
SAE 80W-90
Oil quantity:
0.2 L (0.18 Imp qt, 0.21 US qt)
NOTE:
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GL4 is a quality rating. Hypoid gear oils
rated GL5 or GL6 may also be used.
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5. Install and tighten the oil filler bolt.
6. Check the final gear case for oil
leakage. If oil is leaking, check for
the cause.
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1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw (× 3)

Cleaning the air filter element

The air filter element should be cleaned
as follows at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. Clean the air filter element
more frequently if you are riding in un-
usually wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.
2. Pull the air filter element out.
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