2009 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1100 Silverado Owners Manual - Page 6
2009 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1100 Silverado Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS ...1-1 SAFETY INFORMATION ...2-1 DESCRIPTION ...3-1 Left view ...3-1 Right view ...3-3 Controls and instruments...3-5 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS ...4-1 Main switch/steering lock ...4-1 Indicator and warning lights ...4-2 Speedometer unit ...4-3 Self-diagnosis device ...4-3 Handlebar switches ...4-4 Clutch lever ...4-5 Shift pedal (XVS11Y)...4-5 Shift pedal (XVS11AWY/XVS11ATY) ...4-5 Brake lever ...4-6 Brake pedal ...4-6 Fuel tank cap ...4-6 Fuel ...4-7 Catalytic converters ...4-8 Fuel cock ...4-9 Starter (choke) lever ...4-10 Seats (XVS11Y) ...4-10 Seats (XVS11AWY/XVS11ATY) ...4-12 Helmet holder ...4-13 Storage compartment ...4-14 Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ...4-15 Luggage strap holders ...4-17 Sidestand ...4-17 Ignition circuit cut-off system ...4-18 FOR YOUR SAFETY - PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...5-1 Pre-operation check list ...5-2 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS ...6-1 Starting and warming up a cold engine ...6-1 Starting a warm engine ...6-2 Shifting ...6-3 Engine break-in ...6-4 Parking ...6-5 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ...7-1 Owner's tool kit ...7-2 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system ...7-3 General maintenance and lubrication chart ...7-4 Removing and installing the panel ...7-8 Checking the spark plugs ...7-8 Canister (for California only) ...7-10 Engine oil ...7-10 Final gear oil ...7-12 Cleaning the air filter element ...7-13 Carburetors ...7-14 Checking the engine idling speed ...7-15 Checking the throttle cable free play ...7-15 Valve clearance ...7-15 Tires (XVS11Y)...7-16 Tires (XVS11AWY/XVS11ATY)...7-18 Spoke wheels (XVS11Y) ...7-20 Cast wheels (XVS11AWY/XVS11ATY) ...7-20 Adjusting the clutch lever free play ...7-21 Adjusting the brake lever free play ...7-21 Adjusting the rear brake light switch ...7-22 Checking the front and rear brake pads ...7-23 Checking the brake fluid level ...7-23 Changing the brake fluid ...7-24 Checking and lubricating the cables ...7-25 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ...7-25 Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals ...7-25
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