Yamaha 2012 V Star 950 Owners Manual

2015-03-13

• INTRODUCTION
• IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
• TABLE OF CONTENTS
• LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS
• SAFETY INFORMATION
• DESCRIPTION
  • Left view
  • Right view
  • Controls and instruments
• INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
  • Main switch/steering lock
  • Indicator lights and warning lights
  • Multi-function meter unit
  • Handlebar switches
  • Clutch lever
  • Shift pedal
  • Brake lever
  • Brake pedal
  • Fuel tank cap
  • Fuel
  • Fuel tank breather/overflow hose
  • Catalytic converter
  • Rider seat
  • Helmet holder
  • Adjusting the shock absorber assembly
  • Sidestand
  • Ignition circuit cut-off system
• FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
• OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
  • Starting the engine
  • Shifting
  • Engine break-in
  • Parking
• PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
  • Owner’s tool kit
  • Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system
  • General maintenance and lubrication chart
  • Removing and installing the panel
  • Checking the spark plugs
  • Canister (for California only)
  • Engine oil and oil filter cartridge
  • Replacing the air filter element
  • Checking the throttle grip free play
  • Valve clearance
  • Tires
  • Cast wheels
  • Adjusting the clutch lever free play
  • Adjusting the brake lever free play
  • Brake light switches
  • Checking the front and rear brake pads
  • Checking the brake fluid level
  • Changing the brake fluid
  • Drive belt slack
  • Checking and lubricating the cables
  • Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable
  • Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals
  • Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers
  • Checking and lubricating the sidestand
  • Lubricating the swingarm pivots
  • Lubricating the rear suspension
  • Checking the front fork
  • Checking the steering
  • Checking the wheel bearings
  • Battery
  • Replacing the fuses
  • Replacing the headlight bulb
  • Replacing the tail/brake light bulb
  • Replacing a front turn signal light bulb
  • Replacing a rear turn signal light bulb
  • Replacing a license plate light bulb
  • Supporting the motorcycle
  • Troubleshooting
  • Troubleshooting chart
• MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
  • Matte color caution
  • Care
  • Storage
• SPECIFICATIONS
• CONSUMER INFORMATION
  • Identification numbers
  • Reporting safety defects
  • Motorcycle noise regulation
  • Maintenance record
  • YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. STREET AND ENDURO MOTORCYCLE LIMITED WARRANTY
  • YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.)