The 1998-2011 Yamaha V-Star 650 DIY repair manual by Clymer, covers the following models:

• Yamaha V-Star XVS650 Custom, 1998-2011
• Yamaha XVS650A Classic, 1998-2011
• Yamaha V-Star Silverado, 1998-2011

Yamaha V-Star 650 motorcycles are powered by air-cooled, 4-stroke, single overhead camshaft (SOHC) 650cc V-twin engines.

Clymer manuals are some of the most popular aftermarket workshop guides for do-it-yourselfers, and The Motor Bookstore, is an authorized Clymer distributor.

Like all manuals by Clymer, this one for Yamaha V-Star 650 motorcycles, from 1998 through 2011, was created for the owner/rider who's not afraid to get his hands dirty, while saving some money in the process.

The manual covers all important systems in a step-by-step order, accompanied by lots of photos, illustrations, exploded views, charts and diagrams, when appropriate. This gives you a clear understanding of how components fit together and on the bike, which makes most service tasks a breeze.

From basic scheduled maintenance to a complete bike teardown and rebuild, the Yamaha V-Star 650 service manual by Clymer is one of the most complete DIY guides available.

Book Excerpt: 1998-2009 Yamaha V-Star 650, Custom, Classic, Silverado Repair Manual BASIC HAND TOOLS

Many of the procedures in this manual can be carried out with simple hand tools and test equipment familiar to the average home mechanic. Keep tools clean and organized in a tool box. After using a tool, wipte off dirt and grease with a clean cloth and return the tool to its correct place. High quality tools are essential; they are also more economical in the long run. Stay away from the advertised specials featured at some stores. They are usually made of inferior materials and are thick, heavy and clumsy. Their rough finish makes them difficult to clean and they usually do not last very long. Quality tools are made of alloy steel and are heat treated for greater strength. They are lighter and better balanced that poorly made ones. Their surface is smooth, making them a pleasure to work with and easy to clean. The initial cost of quality tools may be more, but they are less expensive in the long run.

Subject: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Yamaha V-Star 650, V-Star Custom, V-Star Classic, V-Star Silverado service, maintenance, and repair instructions. ISBN-10: 1599696193 | ISBN-13: 9781599696195 | Clymer M495-7