User manual YAMAHA V STAR CUSTOM-1998

[. . . ] If you have any questions concerning the operation or maintenance of your motorcycle, please consult a Yamaha dealer. The design and manufacture of this Yamaha motorcycle fully comply with the emissions standards for clean air applicable at the date of manufacture. Yamaha has met these standards without reducing the performance or economy of operation of the motorcycle. To maintain these high standards, it is important that you and your Yamaha dealer pay close attention to the recommended maintenance schedules and operating instructions contained within this manual. IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations: The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! [. . . ] G Hydraulic brake service · Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level. · Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinder and caliper, and change the brake fluid. · Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged. G Engine oil type · Yamalube 4 (20W-40) or engine oil SAE 20W-40 (API SE) for temperatures of 5 °C (40 °F) or above. · Yamalube 4 (10W-30) or engine oil SAE 10W-30 (API SE) for temperatures of 15 °C (60 °F) or below. _ _ 6-6 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR XVS650 XVS650A 1. Panel B Removing and installing panels 6 The panels shown above need to be removed to perform some of the maintenance jobs described in this chapter. Refer to this section each time a panel needs to be removed and installed. 6-7 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR XVS650 XVS650A 1. Screw EAU04807 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. Panel B To remove the panel Remove the screw, and then pull outward on the areas shown. 6 6-8 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 1. Spark plug wrench EAU03329 To install the panel Place the panel in the original position, and then install the screw. 6 Checking the spark plugs The spark plugs are important engine components, which are easy to check. A slight tilt to the side can result in a false reading. _ _ 3. Wait a few minutes until the oil settles, and then check the oil level through the check window located at the bottom-left side of the crankcase. NOTE: The engine oil should be between the minimum and maximum level marks. _ _ 2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it off. 4. If the engine oil is below the minimum level mark, add sufficient oil of the recommended type to raise it to the correct level. 6-11 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR Right side 1. Bolt (× 5) To change the engine oil (with or without oil filter element replacement) 1. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it off. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil. Remove the engine oil filler cap and drain bolt to drain the oil from the crankcase. NOTE: Skip steps 4­7 if the oil filter element is not being replaced. _ _ 4. Remove the outer and inner oil filter element covers by removing the bolts. 6 6-12 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 9. Add the specified amount of the recommended oil, and then install and tighten the oil filler cap. [. . . ] 5-1 Starting a warm engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Start switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Steering, checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30 Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]