Storage Compartment; Adjusting The Shock Absorber; Assembly - Yamaha 2005 V Star XVS650T Owner's Manual

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Storage compartment

The storage compartment is located on
the left side of the vehicle.
To open the storage compartment
1. Slide the lock cover open, insert
the key into the lock, and then turn
3 it clockwise.
1. Storage compartment cover
2. Storage compartment lock cover
3. Storage compartment lock
2. Pull the storage compartment cov-
er out as shown.
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To close the storage compartment
1. Place the storage compartment
cover in its original position as
shown.
1. Storage compartment
2. Storage compartment cover
2. Turn the key counterclockwise, re-
move it, and then close the lock
cover.
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Adjusting the shock absorber

assembly

1. Position indicator
2. Spring preload adjusting ring
3. Extension bar
4. Special wrench
This shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
ing ring.
CAUTION:
Never attempt to turn an adjusting
mechanism beyond the maximum or
minimum settings.
Adjust the spring preload as follows.
1. Remove the passenger and rider
seats. (See page 3-11.)
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