2005 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 650 Custom Owners Manual - Page 56
2005 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 650 Custom Manual
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR G Make sure that no foreign material enters the crankcase. EAU20022 Final gear oil The final gear case must be checked for oil leakage before each ride. If any leakage is found, have a Yamaha dealer check and repair the vehicle. In addition, the final gear oil level must be checked and the oil changed as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. EWA10370 10. Start the engine, and then let it idle for several minutes while checking it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, immediately turn the engine off and check for the cause. 11. Turn the engine off, and then check the oil level and correct it if necessary. 2. Remove the oil filler bolt, and then check the oil level in the final gear case. NOTE: The oil level should be at the brim of the filler hole. WARNING G G 6 Make sure that no foreign material enters the final gear case. Make sure that no oil gets on the tire or wheel. 1. Final gear oil drain bolt 2. Final gear oil filler bolt 3. Correct oil level To check the final gear oil level 1. Place the vehicle on a level surface and hold it in an upright position. NOTE: G The final gear oil level must be checked on a cold engine. G Make sure that the vehicle is positioned straight up when checking the oil level. A slight tilt to the side can result in a false reading. 6-13 3. If the oil is below the brim of the filler hole, add sufficient oil of the recommended 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.