User manual YAMAHA V STAR CUSTOM-2000

[. . . ] 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 EAU10131 Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations: The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! [. . . ] Start the engine and warm it up for several minutes at 1000­2000 r/min while occasionally revving it to 4000­5000 r/min. NOTE: The engine is warm when it quickly responds to the throttle. Engine idling speed: 1350­1450 r/min Checking the throttle cable free play 1. Throttle cable free play The throttle cable free play should measure 3. 0­5. 0 mm (0. 12­0. 20 in) at the throttle grip. Periodically check the throttle cable free play and, if necessary, have a Yamaha dealer adjust it. 6 6-15 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU21401 EAU32520 Valve clearance The valve clearance changes with use, resulting in improper air-fuel mixture and/or engine noise. To prevent this from occurring, the valve clearance must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. Tires To maximize the performance, durability, and safe operation of your motorcycle, note the following points regarding the specified tires. Tire air pressure The tire air pressure should be checked and, if necessary, adjusted before each ride. EWA10500 WARNING G 6 G The tire air pressure must be checked and adjusted on cold tires (i. e. , when the temperature of the tires equals the ambient temperature). The tire air pressure must be adjusted in accordance with the riding speed and with the total weight of rider, passenger, cargo, and accessories approved for this model. Tire air pressure (measured on cold tires): 0­90 kg (0­198 lb): Front: 175 kPa (25 psi) (1. 75 kgf/cm²) Rear: 200 kPa (29 psi) (2. 00 kgf/cm²) XV250X 90­196 kg (198­432 lb) XV250XC 90­195 kg (198­430 lb): Front: 200 kPa (29 psi) (2. 00 kgf/cm²) Rear: 225 kPa (33 psi) (2. 25 kgf/cm²) Maximum load*: XV250X 196 kg (432 lb) XV250XC 195 kg (430 lb) * Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and accessories EWA10510 WARNING Proper loading of your vehicle is important for several characteristics of your vehicle, such as handling, braking, performance and safety. Do not carry loosely packed items that can shift. Securely pack your heaviest items close to the center of the vehicle, and distribute the weight evenly from side to side. Properly adjust the suspension for your load, 6-16 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR and check the condition and pressure of your tires. Make sure that the total weight of the cargo, rider, passenger, and accessories (cowling, saddlebags, etc. Since Yamaha cannot control the quality of accessories or parts manufactured by other companies, Yamaha cannot be held liable for 6 6-18 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU22041 Adjusting the clutch lever free play NOTE: If the specified clutch lever free play could be obtained as described above, tighten the locknut and skip the rest of the procedure, otherwise proceed as follows. Fully turn the adjusting bolt at the clutch lever in direction (a) to loosen the clutch cable. Loosen the locknut at the crankcase. 5. To increase the clutch lever free play, turn the adjusting nut in direction (a). To decrease the clutch lever free play, turn the adjusting nut in direction (b). Tighten the locknut at the clutch lever and the crankcase. 1. Clutch lever free play adjusting bolt 3. Clutch lever free play The clutch lever free play should measure 10. 0­15. 0 mm (0. 39­0. 59 in) as shown. Periodically check the clutch lever free play and, if necessary, adjust it as follows. To increase the clutch lever free play, turn the adjusting bolt in direction (a). To decrease the clutch lever free play, turn the adjusting bolt in direction (b). 6 1. [. . . ] 7-1 Model label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 D Dimmer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating . . . . 6-26 Drive chain slack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]