Replacing The Auxiliary Light Bulb (Xvs650A); Supporting The Motorcycle - Yamaha 2005 V Star XVS650T Owner's Manual

Replacing the auxiliary light
bulb (XVS650A)
If the auxiliary light bulb burns out, re-
place it as follows.
1. Remove the headlight unit by re-
moving the screws.
1. Screw
2. Remove the socket (together with
the bulb) by pushing it in and turn-
ing it counterclockwise.
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1. Auxiliary light bulb socket
3. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
5. Install the socket (together with the
bulb) by pushing it in and turning it
clockwise until it stops.
6. Install the headlight unit by install-
ing the screws.

Supporting the motorcycle

Since this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other maintenance
requiring the motorcycle to stand up-
right. Check that the motorcycle is in a
stable and level position before starting
any maintenance. A strong wooden
box can be placed under the engine for
added stability.
To service the front wheel
1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcycle
2. Raise the front wheel off the
To service the rear wheel
Raise the rear wheel off the ground by
using a motorcycle stand or, if a motor-
cycle stand is not available, by placing
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by using a motorcycle stand or, if
an additional motorcycle stand is
not available, by placing a jack un-
der the frame in front of the rear
wheel.
ground by using a motorcycle
stand.
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