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2015 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 250 Owners Manual - Page 56
2015 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 250 Manual
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Section
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INTRODUCTION
3
IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
4
TABLE OF CONTENTS
6
LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS
8
SAFETY INFORMATION
10
DESCRIPTION
15
Left view
15
Right view
16
Controls and instruments
17
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
18
Main switch
18
Indicator lights
18
Speedometer unit
19
Handlebar switches
19
Clutch lever
20
Shift pedal
21
Brake lever
21
Brake pedal
21
Fuel tank cap
22
Fuel
22
Fuel cock
24
Starter (choke) lever
25
Steering lock
25
Rider seat
26
Helmet holder
26
Adjusting the shock absorber assemblies
27
Sidestand
27
Ignition circuit cut-off system
28
FOR YOUR SAFETY â•fi PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
30
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
33
Starting and warming up a cold engine
33
Starting a warm engine
34
Shifting
34
Engine break-in
36
Parking
36
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
37
Ownerâ•Žs tool kit
38
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system
39
General maintenance and lubrication chart
41
Removing and installing the panel
45
Checking the spark plugs
45
Canister (for California only)
47
Engine oil and oil filter element
47
Cleaning the air filter element
50
Carburetor
52
Checking the engine idling speed
52
Checking the throttle grip free play
52
Valve clearance
53
Tires
53
Spoke wheels
55
Adjusting the clutch lever free play
55
Adjusting the brake lever free play
56
Adjusting the brake pedal height and free play
57
Brake light switches
58
Checking the front brake pads and rear brake shoes
58
Checking the brake fluid level
59
Changing the brake fluid
60
Drive chain slack
60
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain
62
Checking and lubricating the cables
62
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable
63
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals
63
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers
64
Checking and lubricating the sidestand
64
Lubricating the swingarm pivots
65
Checking the front fork
65
Checking the steering
66
Checking the wheel bearings
66
Battery
67
Replacing the fuses
69
Replacing the headlight bulb
69
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb
71
Replacing a turn signal light bulb
71
Supporting the motorcycle
72
Front wheel
73
Rear wheel
74
Troubleshooting
76
Troubleshooting chart
77
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
78
Matte color caution
78
Care
78
Storage
80
SPECIFICATIONS
82
CONSUMER INFORMATION
85
Identification numbers
85
Reporting safety defects
87
Motorcycle noise regulation
88
Maintenance record
89
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. 2015 AND LATER MODEL STREET & DUAL-PURPOSE MOTORCYCLE LIMITED WARRANTY
91
YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.)
93
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