2010 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 250 Owners Manual - Page 6
2010 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 250 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 ...3-2 Controls and instruments...3-3 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS ...4-1 Main switch ...4-1 Indicator lights ...4-1 Speedometer unit ...4-2 Handlebar switches ...4-2 Clutch lever ...4-3 Shift pedal ...4-4 Brake lever ...4-4 Brake pedal ...4-4 Fuel tank cap ...4-5 Fuel ...4-5 Fuel cock ...4-7 Starter (choke) lever ...4-8 Steering lock ...4-8 Rider seat ...4-9 Helmet holder ...4-9 Adjusting the shock absorber assemblies ...4-10 Sidestand ...4-10 Ignition circuit cut-off system ...4-11 FOR YOUR SAFETY - PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...5-1 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS ...6-1 Starting and warming up a cold engine ...6-1 Starting a warm engine ...6-2 Shifting ...6-2 Engine break-in ...6-4 Parking ...6-4 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 and oil filter element ...7-10 Cleaning the air filter element ...7-13 Carburetor ...7-15 Checking the engine idling speed ...7-15 Checking the throttle cable free play ...7-15 Valve clearance ...7-16 Tires ...7-16 Spoke wheels ...7-18 Adjusting the clutch lever free play ...7-18 Adjusting the brake lever free play ...7-19 Adjusting the brake pedal position and free play ...7-20 Adjusting the rear brake light switch ...7-21 Checking the front brake pads and rear brake shoes ...7-22 Checking the brake fluid level ...7-22 Changing the brake fluid ...7-23 Drive chain slack ...7-23 Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain ...7-25 Checking and lubricating the cables ...7-26 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ...7-26 Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals ...7-26 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ...7-27 Checking and lubricating the sidestand ...7-28 Lubricating the swingarm pivots ...7-28 Checking the front fork ...7-28 Checking the steering ...7-29