2008 Yamaha Motorsports Road Star Owners Manual - Page 7
2008 Yamaha Motorsports Road Star Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 Multi-function meter unit ...3-3 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 Catalytic converters ...3-10 Locking the steering with a padlock ...3-11 Rider seat ...3-11 Helmet holder ...3-12 Windshield [XV17ATX(C)/XV17ATSX(C)] ...3-12 Saddlebags [XV17ATX(C)]...3-13 Sidecases [XV17ATSX(C)]...3-14 Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ...3-15 Sidestand ...3-17 Ignition circuit cut-off system ...3-17 Auxiliary DC connector ...3-19 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...4-1 Pre-operation check list ...4-2 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS ...5-1 Starting the engine ...5-1 Shifting ...5-2 Engine break-in ...5-4 Parking ...5-4 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 panels ...6-8 Checking the spark plugs ...6-9 Canister (for California only) ...6-10 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ...6-11 Transfer case oil ...6-14 Cleaning the air filter element ...6-16 Checking the throttle cable free play ...6-17 Valve clearance ...6-18 Tires (For spoke wheel model)...6-18 Tires (For cast wheel models) ...6-20 Spoke wheels ...6-22 Cast wheels ...6-23 Accessories and replacement parts ...6-23 Adjusting the clutch lever free play ...6-24 Adjusting the brake lever free play ...6-25 Adjusting the rear brake light switch ...6-25 Checking the front and rear brake pads ...6-26 Checking the brake fluid level ...6-26 Changing the brake fluid ...6-27 Drive belt slack ...6-28 Checking and lubricating the cables ...6-28 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ...6-29 Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals ...6-29 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ...6-30 Checking and lubricating the sidestand ...6-30 Lubricating the swingarm pivots ...6-31 Lubricating the rear suspension ...6-31 Checking the front fork ...6-31 Checking the steering ...6-32