Table Of Contents - Yamaha Royal Star XVZ13CTW Owner's Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
Location of important labels ...........1-5
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments ................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS .......................................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-1
Indicator and warning lights ............3-2
Speedometer unit ...........................3-3
Cruise control system .....................3-5
Handlebar switches ........................3-6
Clutch lever ....................................3-7
Shift pedal ......................................3-8
Brake lever .....................................3-8
Brake pedal ....................................3-8
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-9
Fuel ................................................3-9
Fuel cock ......................................3-10
Starter (choke) knob .....................3-11
Locking the steering with a
padlock ......................................3-12
Rider seat .....................................3-12
Passenger backrest ......................3-13
Helmet holder ...............................3-14
Windshield ....................................3-15
Sidecases .....................................3-16
Adjusting the front fork .................3-17
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly .................................. 3-17
Sidestand ..................................... 3-18
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-19
Auxiliary DC connector ................ 3-21
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 .................. 5-3
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 cowlings
and panels .................................. 6-8
Checking the spark plugs ............ 6-11
Canister (for California only) ........ 6-12
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-12

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Final gear oil ................................. 6-15
Coolant ......................................... 6-16
Cleaning the air filter elements ..... 6-18
Carburetors .................................. 6-20
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-20
Valve clearance ............................ 6-20
Tires ............................................. 6-21
Cast wheels .................................. 6-22
Accessories and replacement
parts .......................................... 6-23
Clutch lever .................................. 6-24
Adjusting the brake lever free
play ........................................... 6-24
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ........................................ 6-25
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-25
Checking the brake and clutch
fluid levels ................................. 6-26
Changing the brake and clutch
fluids ......................................... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals ............... 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 6-29