2009 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1300 Owners Manual - Page 29
2009 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1300 Manual
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU14321 Helmet holder To release the helmet from the helmet holder Remove the rider seat, remove the helmet from the helmet holder, and then install the seat. EAU42541 Adjusting the shock absorber assembly 4 1. Helmet holder The helmet holder is located under the rider seat. To secure a helmet to the helmet holder 1. Remove the rider seat. (See page 4-12.) 2. Attach the helmet to the helmet holder, and then securely install the seat. WARNING! Never ride with a helmet attached to the helmet holder, since the helmet may hit objects, causing loss of control and possibly an accident. [EWA10161] 4-13 1. Shock absorber assembly 2. Position indicator 3. Spring preload adjusting ring 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.
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