User manual YAMAHA ROYAL STAR VENTURE-2003

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL XVZ13TFR(C) XVZ13TFSR(C) LIT-11626-16-15 4XY-28199-14 EAU03438 EAU00002 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha Royal StarTM VENTURE®. This model is the result of Yamaha's vast experience in the production of fine sporting, touring, and pacesetting racing machines. It represents the high degree of craftsmanship and reliability that have made Yamaha a leader in these fields. This manual will give you an understanding of the operation, inspection, and basic maintenance of this motorcycle. [. . . ] · Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary. · Make sure that operation is smooth. · Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened. · Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system. · If system is defective, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle. 5-2 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS NOTE: Pre-operation checks should be made each time the motorcycle is used. Such an inspection can be accomplished in a very short time; and the added safety it assures is more than worth the time involved. @ @ EWA00033 WARNING If any item in the Pre-operation check list is not working properly, have it inspected and repaired before operating the motorcycle. @ @ 5 5-3 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS Starting and warming up a cold engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Starting a warm engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Engine break-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 6 6- OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS @ EAU00372 EAU00376 EAU00373 G @ 6 WARNING G Become thoroughly familiar with all operating controls and their functions before riding. Consult a Yamaha dealer regarding any control or function that you do not thoroughly understand. G Never start the engine or operate it in a closed area for any length of time. Exhaust fumes are poisonous, and inhaling them can cause loss of consciousness and death within a short time. Always make sure that there is adequate ventilation. Before starting out, make sure that the sidestand is up. If the sidestand is not raised completely, it could contact the ground and distract the operator, resulting in a possible loss of control. CAUTION: G Make sure not to store personal items near the air cleaner intake, otherwise air intake will be blocked and performance will suffer. G Make sure not to put anything near the battery and its terminals, otherwise electrical failure and acid corrosion may result. @ @ 6-1 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS EAU01789* Starting and warming up a cold engine In order for the ignition circuit cut-off system to enable starting, one of the following conditions must be met: G The transmission is in the neutral position. G The transmission is in gear with the clutch lever pulled and the sidestand up. EW000054 NOTE: When the transmission is in the neutral position, the neutral indicator light should be on, otherwise have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit. @ @ @ WARNING Before starting the engine, check the function of the ignition circuit cut-off system according to the procedure described on page 3-21. G Never ride with the sidestand down. G 1. Turn the fuel cock lever to "ON". Turn the key to "ON" and make sure that the engine stop switch is set to " ". EC000035 6 CAUTION: If the fuel level warning light comes on, check the fuel level, and, if necessary, refuel as soon as possible. @ @ @ 3. Shift the transmission into the neutral position. 6-2 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS ECA00031 6 4. [. . . ] 3-4 Starter (choke) knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 Starting and warming up a cold engine. . . . 6-2 Starting a warm engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Start switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]