TABLE OF CONTENTS
.............................................1-1
..................2-1
..................................3-1
Left view ..........................................3-1
Right view ........................................3-3
Controls and instruments.................3-5
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS
.......................................4-1
(XVS1100AZ) ..............................4-1
(XVS1100Z) ................................4-2
(XVS1100AZ) ..............................4-2
Indicator and warning lights ............4-4
Speedometer unit ...........................4-6
Self-diagnosis device ......................4-6
Handlebar switches ........................4-7
Clutch lever .....................................4-8
Shift pedal (XVS1100Z) ..................4-8
Shift pedal (XVS1100AZ) ...............4-9
Brake lever .....................................4-9
Brake pedal ....................................4-9
Fuel tank cap ................................4-10
Fuel ...............................................4-10
Fuel cock ......................................4-11
Starter (choke) lever .....................4-12
Seats (XVS1100Z) ....................... 4-13
Seats (XVS1100AZ) ..................... 4-14
Helmet holder ............................... 4-15
Storage compartment ................... 4-16
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 4-17
Luggage strap holders ................. 4-19
Sidestand ..................................... 4-19
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 4-20
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
............. 5-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS
................................. 6-1
a cold engine .............................. 6-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 6-2
Shifting ........................................... 6-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 6-3
Engine break-in .............................. 6-3
Parking ........................................... 6-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT
................................... 7-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 7-1
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system ....... 7-2
lubrication chart .......................... 7-3
the panel ..................................... 7-7
Checking the spark plugs .............. 7-7
Engine oil ....................................... 7-9
Final gear oil ................................ 7-10
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 7-12
Adjusting the carburetors ............. 7-13
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 7-13
free play .................................... 7-14
Valve clearance ........................... 7-14
Tires (XVS1100Z) ........................ 7-14
Tires (XVS1100AZ) ...................... 7-16
Spoke wheels (XVS1100Z) .......... 7-18
Cast wheels (XVS1100AZ) .......... 7-18
Adjusting the clutch lever
free play .................................... 7-19
free play .................................... 7-20
Brake light switches ..................... 7-21
Checking the front and
rear brake pads ........................ 7-21
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-22
Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-23
Checking and lubricating
the cables ................................. 7-23
the throttle grip and cable ......... 7-23
the brake and shift pedals ........ 7-24
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