2009 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1300 Tourer Owners Manual - Page 50

2009 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1300 Tourer Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU18751 EAU42430 Removing and installing the panel The panel shown needs to be removed to perform some of the maintenance jobs described in this chapter. Refer to this section each time the panel needs to be removed and installed. 1. Panel A 2. Bolt Checking the spark plugs The spark plugs are important engine components, which are easy to check. Since heat and deposits will cause any spark plug to slowly erode, the spark plugs should be removed and checked in accordance with the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. In addition, the condition of the spark plugs can reveal the condition of the engine. To remove a spark plug 1. Remove the appropriate spark plug cover (rear right or front left) by removing the bolts. To install the panel Place the panel in the original position, and then install the bolts. 7 1. Panel A EAU19193 Panel A To remove the panel Remove the bolts, and then take the panel off. 1. Spark plug cover 2. Bolt 2. Remove the spark plug cap. 7-9

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
7-9
7
EAU18751
Removing and installing the
panel
The panel shown needs to be removed
to perform some of the maintenance
jobs described in this chapter. Refer to
this section each time the panel needs
to be removed and installed.
EAU19193
Panel A
To remove the panel
Remove the bolts, and then take the
panel off.
To install the panel
Place the panel in the original position,
and then install the bolts.
EAU42430
Checking the spark plugs
The spark plugs are important engine
components, which are easy to check.
Since heat and deposits will cause any
spark plug to slowly erode, the spark
plugs should be removed and checked
in accordance with the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. In addition,
the condition of the spark plugs can re-
veal the condition of the engine.
To remove a spark plug
1. Remove the appropriate spark
plug cover (rear right or front left)
by removing the bolts.
2.
Remove the spark plug cap.
1.
Panel A
1.
Panel A
2. Bolt
1.
Spark plug cover
2. Bolt