Table Of Contents - Yamaha V-Star XVS11V Owner's Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
Location of important labels ...........1-5
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-3
Controls and instruments ................2-5
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS .......................................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-1
Indicator and warning lights ............3-2
Speedometer unit ...........................3-3
Handlebar switches ........................3-3
Clutch lever ....................................3-4
Shift pedal (XVS11V) ......................3-5
Shift pedal
(XVS11AWV/XVS11ATV) ............3-5
Brake lever .....................................3-5
Brake pedal ....................................3-6
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-6
Fuel ................................................3-7
Catalytic converter
(for California only).......................3-8
Fuel cock ........................................3-8
Starter (choke) lever ........................3-9
Seats (XVS11V) ..............................3-9
Seats (XVS11AWV/XVS11ATV) ...3-11
Helmet holder ...............................3-12
Storage compartment ...................3-13
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly .................................. 3-14
Luggage strap holders ................. 3-16
Sidestand ..................................... 3-16
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-17
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list ................. 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ................................ 5-1
Starting and warming up a cold
engine ......................................... 5-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 5-2
Shifting ........................................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-4
Parking ........................................... 5-5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR................................. 6-1
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE .......... 6-1
Owner's tool kit .............................. 6-1
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
Canister (for California only) ........ 6-10
Engine oil ..................................... 6-10

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Final gear oil ................................. 6-12
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 6-13
Carburetors .................................. 6-14
Checking the throttle cable
free play .................................... 6-15
Valve clearance ............................ 6-15
Tires (XVS11V) ............................. 6-15
Tires (XVS11AWV/XVS11ATV) .... 6-18
Spoke wheels (XVS11V) ............... 6-20
Cast wheels
(XVS11AWV/XVS11ATV) .......... 6-20
Accessories and replacement
parts .......................................... 6-21
Adjusting the clutch lever
free play .................................... 6-22
Adjusting the brake lever
free play .................................... 6-22
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ........................................ 6-23
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-24
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-24
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals ............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 6-27