2009 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1300 Tourer Owners Manual - Page 32
2009 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1300 Tourer Manual
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS G Align the appropriate notch in the adjusting ring with the position indicator on the shock absorber. ECA10101 EAU15301 Sidestand The sidestand is located on the left side of the frame. Raise the sidestand or lower it with your foot while holding the vehicle upright. TIP The built-in sidestand switch is part of the ignition circuit cut-off system, which cuts the ignition in certain situations. (See further down for an explanation of the ignition circuit cut-off system.) EWA10240 below and have a Yamaha dealer repair it if it does not function properly. NOTICE To avoid damaging the mechanism, do not attempt to turn beyond the maximum or minimum settings. Spring preload setting: Minimum (soft): 1 Standard: 4 Maximum (hard): 9 4 WARNING The vehicle must not be ridden with the sidestand down, or if the sidestand cannot be properly moved up (or does not stay up), otherwise the sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator, resulting in a possible loss of control. Yamaha's ignition circuit cut-off system has been designed to assist the operator in fulfilling the responsibility of raising the sidestand before starting off. Therefore, check this system regularly as described 4-15