User manual YAMAHA ROYAL STAR-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 EAU10130 Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations: The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! [. . . ] 6-5 Repack. 10 * Steering bearings Repack. 11 * Chassis fasteners Brake and clutch lever pivot shafts Brake and shift pedal pivot shafts Sidestand pivot 6 12 13 14 15 * Sidestand switch 16 * Front fork 17 * Shock absorber assembly PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR INITIAL No. ITEM ROUTINE 600 mi (1000 km) or 1 month 4000 mi (7000 km) or 6 months ODOMETER READINGS 8000 mi 12000 mi 16000 mi 20000 mi (13000 km) (19000 km) (25000 km) (31000 km) or or or or 12 months 18 months 24 months 30 months Change. 18 * 19 20 * Rear suspension link pivots Engine oil Engine oil filter cartridge · Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly. · Change (warm engine before draining). · Check hoses for cracks or damage. · Change with ethylene glycol antifreeze coolant every 24 months. · Check oil level and for oil leakage. · Change at initial 600 mi (1000 km) or 1 month, and thereafter every 16000 mi (25000 km) or 24 months. · Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or engine oil SAE 10W-30 thoroughly. · Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary. · Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable. 21 * Cooling system 6 22 Final gear oil Change. Change. 23 * Control cables 24 * Throttle grip housing and cable * Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the service. 6-6 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR NOTE: From 24000 mi (37000 km) or 36 months, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 8000 mi (13000 km) or 12 months. EAU17660 NOTE: G The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas. Spark plug wrench 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 defective. Do not attempt to diagnose such problems yourself. Instead, have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. To install a spark plug 1. Measure the spark plug gap with a wire thickness gauge and, if necessary, adjust the gap to specification. Remove the spark plug as shown, with the spark plug wrench included in the owner's tool kit. Spark plug gap: 0. 8­0. 9 mm (0. 031­0. 035 in) 6-11 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 2. Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating surface, and then wipe off any grime from the spark plug threads. Install the spark plug with the spark plug wrench, and then tighten it to the specified torque. Tightening torque: Spark plug: 17. 5 Nm (1. 75 m·kgf, 12. 5 ft·lbf) EAU19671 EAU19902 Canister (for California only) Engine oil and oil filter cartridge The engine oil level should be checked before each ride. In addition, the oil must be changed and the oil filter cartridge replaced at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. [. . . ] 9-1 Ignition circuit cut-off system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19 Indicator and warning lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 K Key identification number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 L Labels, location of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]