User manual YAMAHA V-STAR XVS650ALC

[. . . ] 2007 General manager of quality assurance div. INTRODUCTION EAU10100 Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!As the owner of the XJR1300, you are benefiting from Yamaha's vast experience and newest technology regarding the design and manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability. Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages of your XJR1300. The owner's manual does not only instruct you in how to operate, inspect and maintain your motorcycle, but also in how to safeguard yourself and others from trouble and injury. [. . . ] · Check tread depth and for damage. · Check bearing for looseness or damage. · Check operation and for excessive play. · Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. · Check chain slack, alignment and condition. · Adjust and lubricate chain with a special O-ring chain lubricant thoroughly. · Check bearing play and steering for roughness. · Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. · Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened. · Lubricate with silicone grease. 6-3 Every 4 years 10 * Tires 11 * Wheel bearings 12 * Swingarm 6 Every 50000 km (30000 mi) 13 Drive chain Every 1000 km (600 mi) and after washing the motorcycle or riding in the rain 14 * Steering bearings Every 20000 km (12000 mi) 15 * Chassis fasteners 16 Brake lever pivot shaft PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR ODOMETER READING NO. 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. Bolt To install the panel Place the panel in the original position, and then install the bolts. To check the spark plugs 1. Check that the porcelain insulator around the center electrode on each spark plug is a medium-tolight tan (the ideal color when the vehicle is ridden normally). Check that all spark plugs installed in the engine have the same color. NOTE: If any spark plug shows a distinctly different color, the engine could be operating improperly. Do not attempt to diagnose such problems yourself. Instead, have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. 6 1. Remove the spark plug as shown, with the spark plug wrench included in the owner's tool kit. 6-7 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 3. Check each spark plug for electrode erosion and excessive carbon or other deposits, and replace it if necessary. Specified spark plug: NGK/DPR8EA-9 2. Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating surface, and then wipe off any grime from the spark plug threads. [. . . ] 3-20 E Engine break-in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Engine oil and oil filter element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Engine stop switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Engine trouble warning light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]