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..., and basic maintenance of this Yamaha motorcycle fully comply with the emissions standards for clean air applicable at the date of the Yamaha Road Star™/Road Star™ Silverado™. Yamaha has met these fields. It represents the high degree of craftsmanship and reliability that you have made Yamaha a leader in the production of the motorcycle. This model is important that...
..., and basic maintenance of this Yamaha motorcycle fully comply with the emissions standards for clean air applicable at the date of the Yamaha Road Star™/Road Star™ Silverado™. Yamaha has met these fields. It represents the high degree of craftsmanship and reliability that you have made Yamaha a leader in the production of the motorcycle. This model is important that...
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... cargo are securely attached to minimize imbalance or instability. 2. SAFETY INFORMATION Loading The total weight of the operator, passenger, accessories and cargo must personally be responsible for use of non-Yamaha accessories. Shifting weights can create unstable handling or slow steering response. Check accessory mounts and cargo restraints frequently. 3. Accessories Genuine Yamaha accessories have been specifically designed for the proper selection, installation and use on both...
... cargo are securely attached to minimize imbalance or instability. 2. SAFETY INFORMATION Loading The total weight of the operator, passenger, accessories and cargo must personally be responsible for use of non-Yamaha accessories. Shifting weights can create unstable handling or slow steering response. Check accessory mounts and cargo restraints frequently. 3. Accessories Genuine Yamaha accessories have been specifically designed for the proper selection, installation and use on both...
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Starter (choke) knob 3. Fuses (page 3-12) (page 6-35) (page 6-35) (page 6-32) DESCRIPTION EAU00026 Road Star™ XV16A(C)/XV16AS(C) Left view 2 (XV16A) 1. Shift pedal 2. Helmet holder 7. Fuel cock 4. Tail/brake light 9. Owner's tool kit (page 3-7) (page 3-11) (page 3-10) (page 3-11) (page 6-2) 2-1 6. 2- Rear turn signal lights 8. Rider seat 5.
Starter (choke) knob 3. Fuses (page 3-12) (page 6-35) (page 6-35) (page 6-32) DESCRIPTION EAU00026 Road Star™ XV16A(C)/XV16AS(C) Left view 2 (XV16A) 1. Shift pedal 2. Helmet holder 7. Fuel cock 4. Tail/brake light 9. Owner's tool kit (page 3-7) (page 3-11) (page 3-10) (page 3-11) (page 6-2) 2-1 6. 2- Rear turn signal lights 8. Rider seat 5.
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Fuel tank cap 14. Passenger footrest 11. Fuel tank 13. DESCRIPTION Road Star™ XV16A(C)/XV16AS(C) Right view 2 (XV16A) 10. Shock absorber spring preload adjusting nut 19. Passenger seat 12. Rider footrest 18. Muffler 2-2 (page 3-8) (page 3-9) (page 3-8) (page 6-33) (page 6-35) (page 3-15) Brake pedal 17. Headlight 15. Front turn signal/position lights 16.
Fuel tank cap 14. Passenger footrest 11. Fuel tank 13. DESCRIPTION Road Star™ XV16A(C)/XV16AS(C) Right view 2 (XV16A) 10. Shock absorber spring preload adjusting nut 19. Passenger seat 12. Rider footrest 18. Muffler 2-2 (page 3-8) (page 3-9) (page 3-8) (page 6-33) (page 6-35) (page 3-15) Brake pedal 17. Headlight 15. Front turn signal/position lights 16.
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DESCRIPTION Road Star™/Silverado™ XV16AT(C) Left view 2 1. Rider seat 5. Saddlebag 10. Fuses (page 3-12) (page 6-35) (page 6-35) (page 3-14) (page 6-32) Owner's tool kit (page 3-7) (page 3-11) (page 3-10) (page 3-11) (page 6-2) 2-3 6. Helmet holder 7. Starter (choke) knob 3. Rear turn signal lights 8. Shift pedal 2. Tail/brake light 9. Fuel cock 4.
DESCRIPTION Road Star™/Silverado™ XV16AT(C) Left view 2 1. Rider seat 5. Saddlebag 10. Fuses (page 3-12) (page 6-35) (page 6-35) (page 3-14) (page 6-32) Owner's tool kit (page 3-7) (page 3-11) (page 3-10) (page 3-11) (page 6-2) 2-3 6. Helmet holder 7. Starter (choke) knob 3. Rear turn signal lights 8. Shift pedal 2. Tail/brake light 9. Fuel cock 4.
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Windshield 15. Passenger seat 12. Front turn signal/position lights (page 3-9) (page 3-8) (page 3-13) (page 6-33) (page 6-35) 2-4 17. Passenger footrest 21. Headlight 16. DESCRIPTION Road Star™/Silverado™ XV16AT(C) Right view 2 11. Rider footrest 19. Muffler (page 3-8) (page 3-15) Brake pedal 18. Fuel tank cap 14. Fuel tank 13. Shock absorber spring preload adjusting nut 20.
Windshield 15. Passenger seat 12. Front turn signal/position lights (page 3-9) (page 3-8) (page 3-13) (page 6-33) (page 6-35) 2-4 17. Passenger footrest 21. Headlight 16. DESCRIPTION Road Star™/Silverado™ XV16AT(C) Right view 2 11. Rider footrest 19. Muffler (page 3-8) (page 3-15) Brake pedal 18. Fuel tank cap 14. Fuel tank 13. Shock absorber spring preload adjusting nut 20.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS Main switch/steering lock ...3-1 Indicator and warning lights ...3-2 Speedometer unit ...3-3 Self-diagnosis device ...3-4 Fuel gauge ...3-4 Clock ...3-5 Handlebar switches ...3-6 Clutch lever ...3-7 Shift pedal ...3-7 Brake lever ...3-7 Brake pedal ...3-8 Fuel tank cap ...3-8 Fuel ...3-9 Fuel cock ...3-10 Starter (choke) knob ...3-11 Locking the steering with a padlock ...3-11 Rider seat ...3-11 Helmet holder ...3-12 Windshield [XV16AT(C)]...3-13 Saddlebags [XV16AT(C)] ...3-14 Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ...3-15 Sidestand ...3-17 Ignition circuit cut-...
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS Main switch/steering lock ...3-1 Indicator and warning lights ...3-2 Speedometer unit ...3-3 Self-diagnosis device ...3-4 Fuel gauge ...3-4 Clock ...3-5 Handlebar switches ...3-6 Clutch lever ...3-7 Shift pedal ...3-7 Brake lever ...3-7 Brake pedal ...3-8 Fuel tank cap ...3-8 Fuel ...3-9 Fuel cock ...3-10 Starter (choke) knob ...3-11 Locking the steering with a padlock ...3-11 Rider seat ...3-11 Helmet holder ...3-12 Windshield [XV16AT(C)]...3-13 Saddlebags [XV16AT(C)] ...3-14 Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ...3-15 Sidestand ...3-17 Ignition circuit cut-...
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... Yamaha dealer check vehicle. 6-28 6-29 6-29 - - 3-17 4 NOTE: Pre-operation checks should be accomplished in the Pre-operation check list is not working properly, have it assures is more than worth the time involved. @ @ EWA00033 WARNING If any item in a very short time; Wheels and tires 6-18-6-19 Brake and shift pedals Brake and clutch levers Sidestand Chassis fasteners Instruments, lights, signals and switches Sidestand switch...
... Yamaha dealer check vehicle. 6-28 6-29 6-29 - - 3-17 4 NOTE: Pre-operation checks should be accomplished in the Pre-operation check list is not working properly, have it assures is more than worth the time involved. @ @ EWA00033 WARNING If any item in a very short time; Wheels and tires 6-18-6-19 Brake and shift pedals Brake and clutch levers Sidestand Chassis fasteners Instruments, lights, signals and switches Sidestand switch...
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... air intake will be met: ● The transmission is in a closed area for any control or function that there is not raised completely, it in the neutral position. ● The transmission is up . EAU00376 EAU01751* 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 blocked and performance...
... air intake will be met: ● The transmission is in a closed area for any control or function that there is not raised completely, it in the neutral position. ● The transmission is up . EAU00376 EAU01751* 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 blocked and performance...
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... accelerate hard when the engine is warm, turn the starter (choke) off . Turn the key to "ON" and make sure that the engine stop switch is in the halfway position. @ @ 5 NOTE: When the transmission is set to preserve the battery. Each starting attempt should be as short as possible to " ". 3. Shift the transmission into the neutral position. The time necessary for starter (choke) use and...
... accelerate hard when the engine is warm, turn the starter (choke) off . Turn the key to "ON" and make sure that the engine stop switch is in the halfway position. @ @ 5 NOTE: When the transmission is set to preserve the battery. Each starting attempt should be as short as possible to " ". 3. Shift the transmission into the neutral position. The time necessary for starter (choke) use and...
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... the starter (choke) is not required when the engine is running. Inadequate lubrication may damage the transmission. ● Always use the clutch while changing gears to avoid damaging the engine, transmission, and drive train, which are shown in the illustration. @ CAUTION: ● Even with the transmission in the neutral position, do not coast for long periods of engine power available for starting a cold engine with the engine off...
... the starter (choke) is not required when the engine is running. Inadequate lubrication may damage the transmission. ● Always use the clutch while changing gears to avoid damaging the engine, transmission, and drive train, which are shown in the illustration. @ CAUTION: ● Even with the transmission in the neutral position, do not coast for long periods of engine power available for starting a cold engine with the engine off...
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... Changing the brake fluid ...6-25 Drive belt slack ...6-25 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ...6-27 Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals ...6-28 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ...6-29 Checking and lubricating the sidestand ...6-29 Checking the front fork ...6-30 Checking the steering ...6-31 Checking the wheel bearings ...6-31 Battery ...6-32 Replacing the fuses ...6-33 Replacing the headlight bulb ...6-35 Replacing a turn signal light bulb or the tail/brake light bulb...
... Changing the brake fluid ...6-25 Drive belt slack ...6-25 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ...6-27 Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals ...6-28 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ...6-29 Checking and lubricating the sidestand ...6-29 Checking the front fork ...6-30 Checking the steering ...6-31 Checking the wheel bearings ...6-31 Battery ...6-32 Replacing the fuses ...6-33 Replacing the headlight bulb ...6-35 Replacing a turn signal light bulb or the tail/brake light bulb...
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...; Replace gasket(s) if necessary. • Check and adjust engine idle speed. • Adjust cable free play. • Check control system for the emission control system No. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU00471 Periodic maintenance chart for damage. • Replace if necessary. 2 Spark plug √ Replace √ Replace √ 3 4 5 * * * * * * Crankcase ventilation system Fuel line Fuel filter √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Replace 6 6 7 Exhaust system Idle speed Evaporative Emission control...
...; Replace gasket(s) if necessary. • Check and adjust engine idle speed. • Adjust cable free play. • Check control system for the emission control system No. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU00471 Periodic maintenance chart for damage. • Replace if necessary. 2 Spark plug √ Replace √ Replace √ 3 4 5 * * * * * * Crankcase ventilation system Fuel line Fuel filter √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Replace 6 6 7 Exhaust system Idle speed Evaporative Emission control...
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...) or 24 months. Yamaha chain and cable lube or SAE 10W30 motor oil Medium weight wheel bearing grease 8 √ √ √ √ √ √ 9 Rear arm pivot bearing √ Repack * Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the service. 6-4 Control cable • Apply chain lube thoroughly. • Check bearing assembly for leakage. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU00472 General maintenance and lubrication chart...
...) or 24 months. Yamaha chain and cable lube or SAE 10W30 motor oil Medium weight wheel bearing grease 8 √ √ √ √ √ √ 9 Rear arm pivot bearing √ Repack * Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the service. 6-4 Control cable • Apply chain lube thoroughly. • Check bearing assembly for leakage. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU00472 General maintenance and lubrication chart...
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... engine components, which should be replaced. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR The porcelain insulator around the center electrode of each spark plug should be a medium-to-light tan (the ideal color when the motorcycle is 1/4-1/2 turn past finger tight. If a spark plug shows signs of electrode erosion and excessive carbon or other deposits, it should be checked periodically, preferably by a Yamaha dealer. Specified spark plug...
... engine components, which should be replaced. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR The porcelain insulator around the center electrode of each spark plug should be a medium-to-light tan (the ideal color when the motorcycle is 1/4-1/2 turn past finger tight. If a spark plug shows signs of electrode erosion and excessive carbon or other deposits, it should be checked periodically, preferably by a Yamaha dealer. Specified spark plug...
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... from side to the center of your tires. Tire inflation pressure must be checked and adjusted when the temperature of your motorcycle, such as handling, braking, performance and safety. Do not carry loosely packed items that can shift. EWA00011 198 lb (90 kg)- Make sure the total weight of the motorcycle. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR rider, passenger, and accessories (windshield, saddlebags, etc. if approved...
... from side to the center of your tires. Tire inflation pressure must be checked and adjusted when the temperature of your motorcycle, such as handling, braking, performance and safety. Do not carry loosely packed items that can shift. EWA00011 198 lb (90 kg)- Make sure the total weight of the motorcycle. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR rider, passenger, and accessories (windshield, saddlebags, etc. if approved...
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...) battery charger is blown, replace it as follows. 1. Using a conventional battery charger will damage the battery. Turn the key to a sealed-type (MF) battery charger, have access to "OFF" and turn off the electrical circuit in question. 2. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EC000102 @ 6 @ CAUTION: keep the battery ● Always charged. If you do not have a Yamaha dealer charge your battery. 1. Signaling system fuse Ignition fuse Headlight fuse Carburetor heater fuse Odometer fuse Spare fuse...
...) battery charger is blown, replace it as follows. 1. Using a conventional battery charger will damage the battery. Turn the key to a sealed-type (MF) battery charger, have access to "OFF" and turn off the electrical circuit in question. 2. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EC000102 @ 6 @ CAUTION: keep the battery ● Always charged. If you do not have a Yamaha dealer charge your battery. 1. Signaling system fuse Ignition fuse Headlight fuse Carburetor heater fuse Odometer fuse Spare fuse...
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Turn the key to "ON" and turn on the electrical circuit in question to the electrical system and possibly a fire. _ _ 1. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical system. 6 6-34 Spare main fuse Specified fuses: Main fuse: Headlight fuse: Signaling system fuse: Ignition fuse: Odometer fuse: Carburetor heater fuse: 30 A 15 A 10 A 15 A 5A 10 A 3. Main fuse 2. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EC000103 CAUTION: Do not use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than...
Turn the key to "ON" and turn on the electrical circuit in question to the electrical system and possibly a fire. _ _ 1. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical system. 6 6-34 Spare main fuse Specified fuses: Main fuse: Headlight fuse: Signaling system fuse: Ignition fuse: Odometer fuse: Carburetor heater fuse: 30 A 15 A 10 A 15 A 5A 10 A 3. Main fuse 2. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EC000103 CAUTION: Do not use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than...
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... ratio Starting system Lubrication system Air-cooled 4-stroke, OHV V-type 2-cylinder 1,602 cm 3 3.74 × 4.45 in (980 mm) Recommended engine oil classification API Service SE, SF, SG type or higher 8 Be sure to use motor oils that do not contain anti-friction modifiers. Passenger car motor oils (often labeled "ENERGY CONSERVING II") contain anti-friction additives which will cause clutch and/or starter clutch slippage...
... ratio Starting system Lubrication system Air-cooled 4-stroke, OHV V-type 2-cylinder 1,602 cm 3 3.74 × 4.45 in (980 mm) Recommended engine oil classification API Service SE, SF, SG type or higher 8 Be sure to use motor oils that do not contain anti-friction modifiers. Passenger car motor oils (often labeled "ENERGY CONSERVING II") contain anti-friction additives which will cause clutch and/or starter clutch slippage...
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... fluid level, checking...6-24 Brake lever...3-7 Brake lever free play, adjusting ...6-21 Brake light switch (rear), adjusting ...6-23 Brake pads, checking...6-23 Brake pedal...3-8 Brake pedal position, adjusting ...6-22 Maintenance, emission control system...6-3 Maintenance, periodic ...6-1 Maintenance record ...9-5 Model label ...9-2 N Neutral indicator light ...3-2 Noise regulation ...9-4 F Front fork, checking ...6-30 Fuel ...3-9 Fuel cock...3-10 Fuel gauge ...3-4 Fuel level warning light ...3-2 Fuel tank cap...3-8 Fuses, replacing ...6-33 P Panel, removing and installing...6-7 Parking...
... fluid level, checking...6-24 Brake lever...3-7 Brake lever free play, adjusting ...6-21 Brake light switch (rear), adjusting ...6-23 Brake pads, checking...6-23 Brake pedal...3-8 Brake pedal position, adjusting ...6-22 Maintenance, emission control system...6-3 Maintenance, periodic ...6-1 Maintenance record ...9-5 Model label ...9-2 N Neutral indicator light ...3-2 Noise regulation ...9-4 F Front fork, checking ...6-30 Fuel ...3-9 Fuel cock...3-10 Fuel gauge ...3-4 Fuel level warning light ...3-2 Fuel tank cap...3-8 Fuses, replacing ...6-33 P Panel, removing and installing...6-7 Parking...