2009 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1300 Tourer Owners Manual - Page 31

2009 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1300 Tourer Manual

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS ECA15380 EAU42541 NOTICE To avoid locking the key in, never lock either sidebag and remove the key from the lock before closing the lid. To open a sidebag lid 1. Insert the key into the sidebag lock, and then turn the key counterclockwise. Adjusting the shock absorber assembly To close a sidebag lid 1. Fold the sidebag lid down so that the latch snaps into place. 2. Turn the key clockwise, and then remove it. TIP Water can be harmful to untreated leather. Use Yamaha Saddle Soap or another quality brand according to the manufacturer's directions to clean the leather on the sidebags. Polish the dry leather with a soft cloth, and then treat with Yamaha Mink Oil or another highquality leather protectant for increased water resistance. 4 1. Shock absorber assembly 2. Position indicator 3. Spring preload adjusting ring 1. Key 2. Unlock. 2. Push the key in, and then fold the sidebag lid up. This shock absorber assembly is equipped with a spring preload adjusting ring, allowing the spring preload to be adjusted to suit the rider's preference. It is recommended to have a Yamaha dealer adjust the spring preload. G Should you choose to make the adjustment, use the special wrench included in the additional tool kit, which was handed out separately at the purchase of the vehicle. 4-14

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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4
NOTICE
ECA15380
To avoid locking the key in, never
lock either sidebag and remove the
key from the lock before closing the
lid.
To open a sidebag lid
1. Insert the key into the sidebag
lock, and then turn the key coun-
terclockwise.
2.
Push the key in, and then fold the
sidebag lid up.
To close a sidebag lid
1.
Fold the sidebag lid down so that
the latch snaps into place.
2.
Turn the key clockwise, and then
remove it.
TIP
Water can be harmful to untreated
leather. Use Yamaha Saddle Soap or
another quality brand according to the
manufacturer’s directions to clean the
leather on the sidebags. Polish the dry
leather with a soft cloth, and then treat
with Yamaha Mink Oil or another high-
quality leather protectant for increased
water resistance.
EAU42541
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly
This shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
ing ring, allowing the spring preload to
be adjusted to suit the rider’s prefer-
ence.
It is recommended to have a Yamaha
dealer adjust the spring preload.
●
Should you choose to make the
adjustment,
use
the
special
wrench included in the additional
tool kit, which was handed out sep-
arately at the purchase of the vehi-
cle.
1. Key
2. Unlock.
1.
Shock absorber assembly
2.
Position indicator
3.
Spring preload adjusting ring