>> Last Updated: 02/06/2012 10:51 AM Central Time <<
What Every New Owner of a V Star 1100 Should / Must Do:
Starting Off the Right Way
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New Owner Must Do / Should Do |
And where to find the How-To info! |
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On Taking Delivery: |
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| - Never use throttle when starting - big cost error | http://www.sloneservices.com/SilverBack/VStar1100-FAQ-22.htm#Choke |
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- Get an Owner's Manual - Free |
http://www.sloneservices.com/SilverBack/VStar1100-FAQ-21.htm#yamaha |
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- Read Owner's manual - end to end |
See above |
| - Learn Instrument, Control Functions | Owner's Manual Section 3 -18 |
| - Review Pre-Operation checklist | Owner's Manual Section 4 -1, 2, 3 |
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- Check oil level |
Owner's Manual Section 6 -10 |
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- Run regular grade fuel only |
Owner's Manual Section 8 -2 |
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- Check all fasteners: ensure they are secure. |
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- Check seat bolts to make sure they are tight. |
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- Verify wheel/tire is assembled correctly. |
The arrow on the tire and rim should point in the same direction as the forward rotation of the tire. |
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- Check that the warm idle RPM is around 1000 |
Owner's Manual Section 3 - 1 Tach Info |
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- Check the air pressure of the tires. |
Owner's Manual Section 6 -15 |
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- Check for proper Clutch Cable adjustment. |
Owner's Manual Section 6 -21 |
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- Check brake fluid level front & rear reservoirs |
Owner's Manual Section 6 -24 |
| - Check brake lever free play | Owner's Manual Section 6 -22 |
| - Check final drive oil level | Owner's Manual Section 6 -12 |
| - Properly aim Headlight (dealers don't) | http://www.sloneservices.com/SilverBack/VStar1100-FAQ-06.htm#Headlights |
| - Review Most Frequently Asked Questions | Click Here for "Most Frequently Asked Questions About the V*Star 1100 |
| - Check the tightness of the gas cap screws (underside) |
Otherwise it will fall apart inside the tank. If too late, bolt size = 4mm x 30mm |
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Other Should Do's: |
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- Get a shop Manual - Free |
http://www.sloneservices.com/SilverBack/VStar1100-FAQ-21.htm#yamaha |
| - Get Clymers Manual - Buy it! | http://www.sloneservices.com/SilverBack/VStar1100-FAQ-21.htm#clymer |
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- Review the KB Index of Topics - so you know what info exists, should you need it |
http://www.sloneservices.com/SilverBack/VStar1100-FAQ.htm |
Suggestions, corrections, ideas, criticism - fire away - via email: david.slone@pobox.com
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