Adjusting The Throttle Cable Free Play; Adjusting The Valve Clearance; Tires - Yamaha V-star XVS650P Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
a. Throttle cable free play
Adjusting the throttle cable
free play
The throttle cable free play should
6 measure 4–6 mm (0.16–0.24 in) at the
throttle grip. Periodically check the
throttle cable free play and, if neces-
sary, have a Yamaha dealer adjust it.

Adjusting the valve clearance

The valve clearance changes with use,
resulting in improper air-fuel mixture
and/or engine noise. To prevent this
from occurring, the valve clearance
must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
EAU00635
6-17
EAU00637

Tires

To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the
regarding the specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted
before each ride.
WARNING
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The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the temperature
of the tires equals the ambient
temperature).
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The tire air pressure must be
adjusted in accordance with the
riding speed and with the total
weight of rider, passenger, car-
go, and accessories approved
for this model.
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following points
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