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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

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EAU00331

Ignition circuit cut-off system 

The ignition circuit cut-off system (com-
prising the sidestand switch, clutch
switch and neutral switch) has the fol-
lowing functions.

●

It prevents starting when the trans-
mission is in gear and the side-
stand is up, but the clutch lever is
not pulled.

●

It prevents starting when the trans-
mission is in gear and the clutch
lever is pulled, but the sidestand is
still down.

●

It cuts the running engine when
the sidestand is moved down.

Periodically check the operation of the
ignition circuit cut-off system according
to the following procedure.

EW000045

WARNING

@ 

If a malfunction is noted, have a
Yamaha dealer check the system
before riding. 

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E_5KS.book  Page 19  Monday, August 21, 2000  10:48 AM

Summary of Contents for Drag Star XVS1100

Page 1: ...5KS 28199 E1 XVS1100 XVS1100A OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...F_5eb_Toc0 fm Page 2 Wednesday February 2 2000 2 02 PM ...

Page 3: ... to enjoy all advantages of your XVS1100 XVS1100A The owner s manual does not only instruct you in how to operate inspect and maintain your motorcycle but also in how to safeguard yourself and others from trouble and injury In addition the many tips given in this manual will help keep your motorcycle in the best possible condition If you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact your Y...

Page 4: ...t be taken to avoid damage to the motorcycle NOTE A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer NOTE This manual should be considered a permanent part of this motorcycle and should remain with it even if the motorcycle is subsequently sold Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality Therefore while this manual contains the most current product informa...

Page 5: ...IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION EW000002 WARNING PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS MOTORCYCLE E_5KS book Page 2 Monday August 21 2000 10 48 AM ...

Page 6: ...R S MANUAL 2000 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st Edition April 2000 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan E_5KS book Page 3 Monday August 21 2000 10 48 AM ...

Page 7: ...MENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 3 4 PRE OPERATION CHECKS 4 5 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS 5 6 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6 7 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7 8 SPECIFICATIONS 8 9 CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 INDEX EAU00009 E_5KS book Page 1 Monday August 21 2000 10 48 AM ...

Page 8: ...E_5KS book Page 2 Monday August 21 2000 10 48 AM ...

Page 9: ...GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY 1 GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY 1 1 E_5KS book Page 1 Monday August 21 2000 10 48 AM ...

Page 10: ...f even small amounts of alcohol there is a tendency to take dangerous risks Protective clothing is as essential for the motorcycle rider as seat belts are for car drivers and passengers Always wear a complete motorcycle suit whether made of leather or tear resistant synthetic materials with protectors sturdy boots motorcycle gloves and a properly fitting helmet Optimum protective wear however shou...

Page 11: ...DESCRIPTION 2 Left view XVS1100 2 1 Right view XVS1100 2 2 Left view XVS1100A 2 3 Right view XVS1100A 2 4 Controls and instruments XVS1100 XVS1100A 2 5 E_5KS book Page 1 Monday August 21 2000 10 48 AM ...

Page 12: ... Fuel cock page 3 9 3 Spring preload adjusting ring shock absorber assembly page 3 15 4 Helmet holder page 3 13 5 Storage compartment page 3 14 6 Owner s tool kit page 6 1 7 Fuses page 6 27 8 Oil level check window page 6 7 E_5KS book Page 1 Monday August 21 2000 10 48 AM ...

Page 13: ...t view XVS1100 9 Oil filter element page 6 7 10 Battery page 6 26 11 Main fuse page 6 27 12 Main switch steering lock page 3 1 13 Air filter page 6 11 14 Brake pedal page 3 7 E_5KS book Page 2 Monday August 21 2000 10 48 AM ...

Page 14: ... cock page 3 9 3 Spring preload adjusting ring shock absorber assembly page 3 15 4 Helmet holder page 3 13 5 Storage compartment page 3 14 6 Owner s tool kit page 6 1 7 Fuses page 6 27 8 Oil level check window page 6 7 E_5KS book Page 3 Monday August 21 2000 10 48 AM ...

Page 15: ...t view XVS1100A 9 Oil filter element page 6 7 10 Battery page 6 26 11 Main fuse page 6 27 12 Main switch steering lock page 3 1 13 Air filter page 6 11 14 Brake pedal page 3 7 E_5KS book Page 4 Monday August 21 2000 10 48 AM ...

Page 16: ... lever page 3 5 2 Left handlebar switches page 3 4 3 Starter choke lever page 3 10 4 Speedometer unit page 3 3 5 Fuel tank cap page 3 8 6 Right handlebar switches page 3 5 7 Throttle grip page 6 13 8 Brake lever page 3 6 E_5KS book Page 5 Monday August 21 2000 10 48 AM ...

Page 17: ... XVS1100 3 6 Shift pedal XVS1100A 3 6 Brake lever 3 6 Brake pedal 3 7 Fuel tank cap 3 8 Fuel 3 8 Fuel cock 3 9 Starter choke lever 3 10 Seats XVS1100 3 11 Seats XVS1100A 3 12 Helmet holder 3 13 Storage compartment 3 14 Adjusting the shock absorber assembly 3 15 Luggage strap holders 3 18 Sidestand 3 18 Ignition circuit cut off system 3 19 E_5KS book Page 1 Monday August 21 2000 10 48 AM ...

Page 18: ...ed and all electrical systems are off The key can be re moved To lock the steering 1 Turn the handlebars all the way to the left 2 Push the key in from the OFF po sition and then turn it to LOCK while still pushing it 3 Remove the key To unlock the steering Push the key in and then turn it to OFF while still pushing it EW000016 WARNING Never turn the key to OFF or LOCK while the motorcycle is movi...

Page 19: ...key to ON 2 Shift the transmission into the neu tral position or pull the clutch lever 3 Push the start switch If the warn ing light does not come on while pushing the start switch have a Yamaha dealer check the electri cal circuit NOTE Even if the oil level is sufficient the warning light may flicker when riding on a slope or during sudden acceleration or deceleration but this is not a mal functi...

Page 20: ...meter and a tripmeter The speedometer shows riding speed The odometer shows the total distance trav eled The tripmeter shows the distance traveled since it was last set to zero Pushing the TRIP button switches the display between the odometer mode ODO and the tripmeter mode TRIP To reset the tripmeter select it by pushing the TRIP button and then push the TRIP button again and hold it down for at ...

Page 21: ...ignal a left hand turn push this switch to When released the switch returns to the cen ter position To cancel the turn signal lights push the switch in after it has re turned to the center position EAU00119 Pass switch Press this switch to flash the headlight EAU00121 Dimmer switch Set this switch to for the high beam and to for the low beam EAU00129 Horn switch Press this switch to sound the horn...

Page 22: ...0005 CAUTION See page 5 1 for starting instruc tions prior to starting the engine EAU00152 Clutch lever The clutch lever is located at the left handlebar grip To disengage the clutch pull the lever toward the handle bar grip To engage the clutch release the lever The lever should be pulled rapidly and released slowly for smooth clutch operation The clutch lever is equipped with a clutch switch whi...

Page 23: ... pedal is located on the left side of the engine and is used in com bination with the clutch lever when shifting the gears of the 5 speed con stant mesh transmission equipped on this motorcycle NOTE Use your toes or heel to shift up and your toes to shift down EAU00158 Brake lever The brake lever is located at the right handlebar grip To apply the front brake pull the lever toward the handle bar g...

Page 24: ...NS 3 7 3 EAU00162 Brake pedal The brake pedal is on the right side of the motorcycle To apply the rear brake press down on the brake pedal 1 Brake pedal XVS1100 1 Brake pedal XVS1100A E_5KS book Page 7 Monday August 21 2000 10 48 AM ...

Page 25: ...se the lock cover NOTE The fuel tank cap cannot be installed unless the key is in the lock In addition the key cannot be removed if the cap is not properly installed and locked EW000024 WARNING Make sure that the fuel tank cap is properly installed before riding EAU01183 Fuel Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in the tank Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler tube as shown in the ill...

Page 26: ...ed as follows and shown in the il lustrations OFF With the fuel cock lever in this position fuel will not flow Always turn the fuel cock lever to this position when the en gine is not running ON With the fuel cock lever in this position fuel flows to the carburetors Turn the fuel cock lever to this position when starting the engine and riding Recommended fuel Regular unleaded gasoline with a resea...

Page 27: ...ld engine requires a richer air fuel mixture which is supplied by the starter choke Move the lever in direction a to turn on the starter choke Move the lever in direction b to turn off the starter choke ECA00038 CAUTION Do not use the starter choke for more than 3 minutes as the exhaust pipe may discolor from excessive heat In addition extended use of the starter choke will cause after burning If ...

Page 28: ...the projection on the front of the passenger seat into the seat holder as shown place the seat in the original position and then install the nut Rider seat To remove the rider seat 1 Remove the passenger seat 2 Remove the bolts and bracket and then pull the rider seat up 1 Nut XVS1100 1 Projection 2 Seat holder XVS1100 1 Bolt 2 2 Bracket XVS1100 E_5KS book Page 11 Monday August 21 2000 10 48 AM ...

Page 29: ...that the seats are properly secured before riding EAU03202 Seats XVS1100A Passenger seat To remove the passenger seat Remove the bolt and then pull the pas senger seat up To install the passenger seat Insert the projection on the front of the passenger seat into the holder as shown place the seat in the original position and then install the bolt 1 Projection 2 2 Seat holder 2 XVS1100 1 Bolt XVS11...

Page 30: ...ssenger seat NOTE Make sure that the seats are properly secured before riding EAU00260 Helmet holder To open the helmet holder insert the key into the lock and then turn the key as shown To lock the helmet holder place it in the original position and then remove the key EW000030 WARNING Never ride with a helmet attached to the helmet holder since the helmet may hit objects causing loss of control ...

Page 31: ... side of the motorcycle To open the storage compartment 1 Slide the lock cover open insert the key into the lock and then turn it clockwise 2 Pull the storage compartment cov er out as shown 1 Storage compartment cover 2 Lock 1 Lock cover 1 Storage compartment cover E_5KS book Page 14 Monday August 21 2000 10 48 AM ...

Page 32: ...d is equipped with a spring preload adjusting ring EC000015 CAUTION Never attempt to turn an adjusting mechanism beyond the maximum or minimum settings Adjust the spring preload as follows 1 Remove the rider seat See page 3 11 XVS1100 or 3 13 XVS1100A for rider seat removal and installation procedures 2 Remove each quick fastener from the ignitor unit panel by pushing the center in with a screwdri...

Page 33: ...ll the ignitor unit panel out to the right 4 Remove the mudguard by remov ing each quick fastener 1 Ignitor unit panel 1 Quick fastener 3 2 Mudguard XVS1100 1 Quick fastener 2 2 Mudguard XVS1100A E_5KS book Page 16 Monday August 21 2000 10 48 AM ...

Page 34: ...th the fastener head 7 Install the rider seat EAU00315 WARNING This shock absorber contains high ly pressurized nitrogen gas For proper handling read and under stand the following information be fore handling the shock absorber The manufacturer cannot be held re sponsible for property damage or personal injury that may result from improper handling Do not tamper with or attempt to open the gas cyl...

Page 35: ...the ignition circuit cut off system EW000044 WARNING The motorcycle must not be ridden with the sidestand down or if the sidestand cannot be properly moved up or does not stay up oth erwise the sidestand could contact the ground and distract the opera tor resulting in a possible loss of control Yamaha s ignition circuit cut off system has been designed to assist the operator in fulfilling the resp...

Page 36: ...e stand is up but the clutch lever is not pulled It prevents starting when the trans mission is in gear and the clutch lever is pulled but the sidestand is still down It cuts the running engine when the sidestand is moved down Periodically check the operation of the ignition circuit cut off system according to the following procedure EW000045 WARNING If a malfunction is noted have a Yamaha dealer ...

Page 37: ...he clutch lever pulled 8 Shift the transmission into gear 9 Move the sidestand down Does the engine stall After the engine has stalled 10 Move the sidestand up 11 Keep the clutch lever pulled 12 Push the start switch Does the engine start The sidestand switch may be defective The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The clutch switch may be defective The motorcycle shou...

Page 38: ...E_5KS book Page 21 Monday August 21 2000 10 48 AM ...

Page 39: ...PRE OPERATION CHECKS 4 Pre operation check list 4 1 E_5KS book Page 1 Monday August 21 2000 10 48 AM ...

Page 40: ...22 Rear brake Check operation position fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage Add DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary 6 19 6 22 Clutch Check operation condition and free play Adjust if necessary 6 17 Throttle grip and housing Check smooth operation Lubricate if necessary 6 13 6 22 Engine oil Check oil level Add oil if necessary 6 7 6 9 Final gear oil Check vehicle for oil leakage 6 9 6 10 Wheels and...

Page 41: ... the time involved WARNING If any item in the PRE OPERATION CHECK is not working properly have it inspected and repaired before operating the motorcycle Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened Tighten if necessary Fuel Check fuel level Add fuel if necessary 3 8 3 9 Lights signals and switches Check proper operation ITEM CHECKS PAGE E_5KS book Page 2 Monday...

Page 42: ...E_5KS book Page 3 Monday August 21 2000 10 48 AM ...

Page 43: ... 5 Starting a cold engine 5 1 Starting a warm engine 5 3 Shifting 5 3 Recommended shift points for Switzerland only 5 4 Tips for reducing fuel consumption 5 4 Engine break in 5 5 Parking 5 5 E_5KS book Page 1 Monday August 21 2000 10 48 AM ...

Page 44: ...sulting in a possible loss of control EAU01714 Starting a cold engine In order for the ignition circuit cut off system to enable starting one of the following conditions must be met The transmission is in the neutral position The transmission is in gear with the clutch lever pulled and the sid estand up EW000054 WARNING Before starting the engine check the function of the igni tion circuit cut off...

Page 45: ...il level warn ing light flickers or remains on after starting immediately stop the en gine and then check the engine oil level and the vehicle for oil leakage If necessary add engine oil and then check the warning light again If the warning light does not come on when turning the key to ON or if it does not go off after starting the engine with sufficient engine oil have a Yamaha dealer check the ...

Page 46: ...m EAU00423 Shifting Shifting gears lets you control the amount of engine power available for starting off accelerating climbing hills etc The gear positions are shown in the il lustration NOTE To shift the transmission into the neu tral position press the shift pedal down repeatedly until it reaches the end of its travel and then slightly raise it XVS1100 XVS1100A E_5KS book Page 3 Monday August 2...

Page 47: ...n are shown in the table be low CF 01E NOTE When shifting down two gears at a time reduce the speed accordingly e g down to 35 km h when shifting from 4th to 2nd gear EAU00424 Tips for reducing fuel consumption Fuel consumption depends largely on your riding style Consider the following tips to reduce fuel consumption Thoroughly warm up the engine Turn the starter choke off as soon as possible Shi...

Page 48: ...1 3 throttle 1 000 1 600 km Avoid prolonged operation above 1 2 throttle EC000056 CAUTION After 1 000 km of operation the en gine oil and final gear oil must be changed and the oil filter element replaced 1 600 km and beyond The vehicle can now be operated nor mally EC000049 CAUTION If any engine trouble should occur during the engine break in period immediately have a Yamaha dealer check the vehi...

Page 49: ...al position 6 19 Adjusting the rear brake light switch 6 19 Checking the front and rear brake pads 6 20 Checking the brake fluid level 6 21 Changing the brake fluid 6 22 Checking and lubricating the cables 6 22 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable 6 22 Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals 6 23 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers 6 23 Checking and lub...

Page 50: ...cy cle maintenance work have a Yamaha dealer do it for you EAU01129 Owner s tool kit The owner s tool kit is located inside the storage compartment See page 3 14 for storage compartment opening procedures The service information included in this manual and the tools provided in the owner s tool kit are intended to assist you in the performance of preventive maintenance and minor repairs How ever a...

Page 51: ...necessary 6 Clutch Check operation Adjust or replace cable 7 Front brake Check operation fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage See NOTE on page 6 4 Correct accordingly Replace brake pads if necessary 8 Rear brake Check operation fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage See NOTE on page 6 4 Correct accordingly Replace brake pads if necessary 9 Wheels Check balance runout spoke tightness and fo...

Page 52: ... switch Check operation Replace if necessary 18 Front fork Check operation and for oil leakage Correct accordingly 19 Rear shock absorber assembly Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage Replace shock absorber assembly if necessary 20 Carburetors Check engine idling speed synchronization and starter operation Adjust if necessary 21 Engine oil Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage ...

Page 53: ...eck and if necessary correct the brake fluid level Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinder and caliper and change the brake fluid Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged 25 Air induction system Check the air cut valve and reed valve for damage Replace the entire air induction system if necessary 26 Lights signals and switches Check op...

Page 54: ...enance jobs described in this chapter Refer to this section each time the pan el needs to be removed and installed EAU00491 Panel A To remove the panel Remove the bolt and then pull the pan el off as shown To install the panel Place the panel in the original position and then install the bolt 1 Panel A 1 Bolt E_5KS book Page 5 Monday August 21 2000 10 48 AM ...

Page 55: ...lug as shown with the spark plug wrench includ ed in the owner s tool kit To check the spark plugs 1 Check that the porcelain insulator around the center electrode on each spark plug is a medi um to light tan the ideal color when the motorcycle is ridden nor mally 2 Check that all spark plugs installed in the engine have the same color NOTE If any spark plug shows a distinctly dif ferent color the...

Page 56: ...tight However the spark plug should be tightened to the speci fied torque as soon as possible 4 Install the spark plug cap 5 Place the spark plug cover in the original position EAU01712 Engine oil and oil filter element The engine oil level should be checked before each ride In addition the oil must be changed and the oil filter ele ment replaced at the intervals specified in the periodic maintena...

Page 57: ...he mini mum level mark add sufficient oil of the recommended type to raise it to the correct level To change the engine oil without oil filter element replacement 1 Start the engine warm it up for several minutes and then turn it off 2 Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil 3 Remove the engine oil filler cap and drain bolt to drain the oil from the crankcase 4 Install the engine...

Page 58: ...on immediately turn the engine off and have a Yamaha deal er check the vehicle 7 Turn the engine off and then check the oil level and correct it if necessary NOTE Have a Yamaha dealer replace the oil filter element when necessary EAU02943 Final gear oil The final gear case must be checked for oil leakage before each ride If any leakage is found have a Yamaha deal er check and repair the motorcycle...

Page 59: ...n under the final gear case to collect the used oil 2 Remove the oil filler bolt and drain bolt to drain the oil from the final gear case 3 Install the final gear oil drain bolt and then tighten it to the specified torque 4 Add the recommended final gear oil to the brim of the filler hole NOTE GL4 is a quality rating Hypoid gear oils rated GL5 or GL6 may also be used 5 Install and tighten the fill...

Page 60: ... remove most of the dust and dirt and then blow the remaining dirt out with compressed air as shown If the air filter element is damaged replace it 4 Insert the air filter element into the air filter case as shown EC000082 CAUTION Make sure that the air filter ele ment is properly seated in the air filter case The engine should never be op erated without the air filter ele ment installed otherwise...

Page 61: ...peed must be checked and if necessary adjusted as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart NOTE A diagnostic tachometer is needed to make this adjustment 1 Attach the tachometer to the spark plug lead 2 Start the engine and warm it up for several minutes at 1 000 2 000 r min while occasionally rev ving it to 4 000 5 000 r min NOTE The engine is warm when...

Page 62: ...ied in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU00647 Tires To ensure maximum performance as well as the long and safe operation of your motorcycle note the following points regarding the specified tires Tire air pressure The tire air pressure should be checked and if necessary adjusted before each ride EW000082 WARNING The tire air pressure must be checked and adjusted on cold tires i e ...

Page 63: ...lose to the center of the motorcycle and distribute the weight evenly on both sides Adjust the suspension and tire air pressure with regard to the load Check the tire condition and air pressure before each ride Tire air pressure measured on cold tires Load Front Rear Up to 90 kg 200 kPa 2 00 kg cm2 2 00 bar 225 kPa 2 25 kg cm2 2 25 bar 90 kg maximum 225 kPa 2 25 kg cm2 2 25 bar 250 kPa 2 50 kg cm2...

Page 64: ...e left to a Yamaha dealer who has the necessary professional knowl edge and experience Tire information This motorcycle is equipped with tube tires EW000078 WARNING The front and rear tires should be of the same make and design otherwise the handling charac teristics of the motorcycle can not be guaranteed After extensive tests only the tires listed below have been ap proved for this model by Yama...

Page 65: ...To maximize the performance durabil ity and safe operation of your motorcy cle note the following points regarding the specified wheels The wheel rims should be checked for cracks bends or warpage and the spokes for looseness or dam age before each ride If any dam age is found have a Yamaha dealer replace the wheel Do not attempt even the smallest repair to the wheel A deformed or cracked wheel mu...

Page 66: ...the clutch lever free play turn the adjusting bolt in direction b 3 Tighten the locknut NOTE If the specified free play cannot be ob tained as described above or if the clutch does not operate correctly have a Yamaha dealer check the internal clutch mechanism EAU00696 Adjusting the brake lever free play The brake lever free play should mea sure 5 8 mm as shown Periodically check the brake lever fr...

Page 67: ...er free play check the free play and make sure that the brake is working properly A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever can indicate the presence of air in the hydraulic system If there is air in the hy draulic system have a Yamaha dealer bleed the system before operating the motorcycle Air in the hydraulic system will dimin ish the braking performance which may result in loss of con trol an...

Page 68: ...system will diminish the braking performance which may result in loss of control and an accident EAU00713 Adjusting the rear brake light switch The rear brake light switch which is ac tivated by the brake pedal is properly adjusted when the brake light comes on just before braking takes effect If necessary adjust the brake light switch as follows Turn the adjusting nut while holding the rear brake...

Page 69: ...ke pad is provided with a wear indicator groove which allows you to check the brake pad wear without having to disassem ble the brake To check the brake pad wear check the wear indicator grooves If a brake pad has worn to the point that the wear indicator groove has almost disappeared have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set 1 Wear indicator groove 1 Wear indicator groove E_5KS book Pa...

Page 70: ...ke fluid otherwise the rubber seals may deteriorate causing leakage and poor braking perfor mance Refill with the same type of brake fluid Mixing fluids may result in a harmful chemical reaction and lead to poor braking performance Be careful that water does not en ter the master cylinder when refill ing Water will significantly lower the boiling point of the fluid and may result in vapor lock Bra...

Page 71: ...place it EW000112 WARNING Damage to the outer sheath may in terfere with proper cable operation and will cause the inner cable to rust Replace a damaged cable as soon as possible to prevent unsafe conditions EAU03197 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable The operation of the throttle grip and the condition of the throttle cable should be checked before each ride and the cable should...

Page 72: ...e lu bricated if necessary EAU03164 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers The operation of the brake and clutch levers should be checked before each ride and the lever pivots should be lu bricated if necessary Recommended lubricant Throttle cable Engine oil Throttle grip housing and grip Lithium soap based grease all purpose grease Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease all...

Page 73: ...dic main tenance and lubrication chart To check the condition EW000115 WARNING Securely support the motorcycle so that there is no danger of it falling over Check the inner tubes for scratches damage and excessive oil leakage To check the operation 1 Place the motorcycle on a level surface and hold it in an upright position 2 While applying the front brake push down hard on the handle bars several...

Page 74: ... support the motorcycle so that there is no danger of it falling over 2 Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for ward and backward If any free play can be felt have a Yamaha dealer check or repair the steer ing EAU01144 Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must be checked at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica tion cha...

Page 75: ...e burns Avoid any contact with skin eyes or clothing and al ways shield your eyes when working near batteries In case of contact administer the fol lowing FIRST AID EXTERNAL Flush with plenty of water INTERNAL Drink large quan tities of water or milk and im mediately call a physician EYES Flush with water for 15 minutes and seek prompt medical attention Batteries produce explosive hy drogen gas Th...

Page 76: ... nected to the battery terminals EC000102 CAUTION Always keep the battery charged Storing a discharged battery can cause permanent battery damage To charge a sealed type MF battery a special con stant voltage battery charger is required Using a conventional battery charger will damage the battery If you do not have ac cess to a sealed type MF bat tery charger have a Yamaha dealer charge your batte...

Page 77: ...nd turn off the electrical circuit in question 2 Remove the blown fuse and then install a new fuse of the specified amperage EC000103 CAUTION Do not use a fuse of a higher amper age rating than recommended to avoid causing extensive damage to the electrical system and possibly a fire 3 Turn the key to ON and turn on the electrical circuit in question to check if the device operates 1 Ignitor unit ...

Page 78: ...headlight If the headlight bulb burns out replace it as follows 1 Remove the headlight unit by re moving the screws 2 Disconnect the headlight coupler and then remove the headlight unit and bulb cover 3 Remove the headlight bulb holder by turning it counterclockwise and then remove the defective bulb After removal Before installation 1 Screw 2 1 Headlight bulb holder E_5KS book Page 29 Monday Augu...

Page 79: ...ity of the bulb and the bulb life will be adversely af fected Thoroughly clean off any dirt and fingerprints on the headlight bulb using a cloth moistened with alcohol or thinner 5 Install the bulb cover and then connect the coupler 6 Install the headlight unit by install ing the screws 7 Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary EAU00855 Replacing a turn signal light bulb or the...

Page 80: ...or ignition systems for example can cause poor starting and loss of power The following troubleshooting chart represents a quick and easy procedure for checking these vital systems your self However should your motorcycle require any repair take it to a Yamaha dealer whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools experience and know how to service the motorcycle properly Use only genuine Yamah...

Page 81: ...nition Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Remove the spark plugs and check the electrodes 3 Ignition Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gaps or replace the spark plugs Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Check the battery Operate the electric starter 4 Battery The engine turns over q...

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Page 83: ...MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7 Care 7 1 Storage 7 4 E_5KS book Page 1 Monday August 21 2000 10 48 AM ...

Page 84: ... in stalled 3 Remove extremely stubborn dirt like oil burnt onto the crankcase with a degreasing agent and a brush but never apply such prod ucts onto seals gaskets and wheel axles Always rinse the dirt and degreaser off with water Cleaning ECA00010 CAUTION Avoid using strong acidic wheel cleaners especially on spoked wheels If such products are used on hard to remove dirt do not leave the cleaner...

Page 85: ...t of the wind shield to make sure that it does not leave any marks If the wind shield is scratched use a quali ty plastic polishing compound after washing After normal use Remove dirt with warm water a mild detergent and a soft clean sponge and then rinse thoroughly with clean water Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush for hard to reach areas Stubborn dirt and insects will come off more easily if the a...

Page 86: ...on spray on all metal including chrome and nickel plat ed surfaces 4 Use spray oil as a universal clean er to remove any remaining dirt 5 Touch up minor paint damage caused by stones etc 6 Wax all painted surfaces 7 Let the motorcycle dry completely before storing or covering it EWA00031 WARNING Make sure that there is no oil or wax on the brakes or tires If necessary clean the brake discs and bra...

Page 87: ...re storing your motorcycle for sev eral months 1 Follow all the instructions in the Care section of this chapter 2 Drain the carburetor float cham bers by loosening the drain bolts this will prevent fuel deposits from building up Pour the drained fuel into the fuel tank 3 For motorcycles equipped with a fuel cock that has an OFF posi tion Turn the fuel cock lever to OFF 4 Fill up the fuel tank and...

Page 88: ...bles and the pivoting points of all levers and pedals as well as of the sidestand centerstand 7 Check and if necessary correct the tire air pressure and then lift the motorcycle so that both of its wheels are off the ground Alterna tively turn the wheels a little every month in order to prevent the tires from becoming degraded in one spot 8 Cover the muffler outlets with plas tic bags to prevent m...

Page 89: ...SPECIFICATIONS 8 Specifications 8 1 Conversion table 8 6 E_5KS book Page 1 Monday August 21 2000 10 48 AM ...

Page 90: ...rance 145 mm Minimum turning radius 3 300 mm Basic weight with oil and full fuel tank XVS1100 274 kg except for D A SF 275 kg only for D A SF XVS1100A 288 kg Engine Engine type Air cooled 4 stroke SOHC Cylinder arrangement V type 2 cylinder Displacement 1 063 cm3 Bore stroke 95 0 75 0 mm Compression ratio 8 3 1 Starting system Electric starter Lubrication system Wet sump Engine oil Type Recommende...

Page 91: ... labeled ENERGY CONSERVING II contain anti friction addi tives which will cause clutch and or starter clutch slip page resulting in reduced component life and poor engine performance Spark plug Manufacturer model NGK BPR7ES or DENSO W22EPR U Gap 0 7 0 8 mm Clutch type Wet multiple disc Transmission Primary reduction system Spur gear Primary reduction ratio 1 660 Secondary reduction system Shaft dr...

Page 92: ...kg maximum Front 225 kPa 2 25 kg cm2 2 25 bar Rear 250 kPa 2 50 kg cm2 2 50 bar Total weight of rider passenger cargo and accessories XVS1100A Front Type Tube Size 130 90 16 67S Manufacturer model Dunlop D404F Rear Type Tube Size 170 80 15 M C 77S Manufacturer model Dunlop D404G Maximum load 200 kg Tire air pressure measured on cold tires Up to 90 kg Front 225 kPa 2 25 kg cm2 2 25 bar Rear 225 kPa...

Page 93: ...ht foot Fluid DOT 4 Suspension Front Telescopic fork Rear Swingarm link suspension Spring shock absorber Front Coil spring oil damper Rear Coil spring gas oil damper spring preload adjustable Wheel travel Front 140 mm Rear 113 mm Electrical system Ignition system T C I digital Charging system Type A C magneto Standard output 14 V 350 W 5 000 r min Battery Model GT14B 4 Voltage capacity 12 V 12 Ah ...

Page 94: ... 4 W 2 Oil level warning light 12 V 1 7 W 1 Neutral indicator light 12 V 1 7 W 1 Turn signal indicator light 12 V 1 7 W 1 Engine trouble warning light 12 V 1 7 W 1 High beam indicator light 12 V 1 7 W 1 Fuses Main fuse 30 A Signaling system fuse 10 A Odometer fuse 5 A Ignition fuse 10 A Headlight fuse 15 A Carburetor heater fuse 15 A E_5KS book Page 5 Monday August 21 2000 10 48 AM ...

Page 95: ...Metric unit Multiplier Imperial unit Torque m kg m kg cm kg cm kg 7 233 86 794 0 0723 0 8679 ft lb in lb ft lb in lb Weight kg g 2 205 0 03527 lb oz Speed km h 0 6214 mi h Distance km m m cm mm 0 6214 3 281 1 094 0 3937 0 03937 mi ft yd in in Volume Capacity cc cm3 cc cm3 L liter L liter 0 03527 0 06102 0 8799 0 2199 oz IMP liq cu in qt IMP liq gal IMP liq Miscellaneous kg mm kg cm2 Centigrade C 5...

Page 96: ...E_5KS book Page 7 Monday August 21 2000 10 48 AM ...

Page 97: ...CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 Identification numbers 9 1 Key identification number 9 1 Vehicle identification number 9 1 Model label 9 2 E_5KS book Page 1 Monday August 21 2000 10 48 AM ...

Page 98: ...01E EAU01041 Key identification number The key identification number is stamped into the key tag Record this number in the space provided and use it for reference when ordering a new key EAU01043 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the steering head pipe Record this number in the space pro vided NOTE The vehicle identification number is used to identify ...

Page 99: ...der seat See page 3 11 XVS1100 or 3 13 XVS1100A for rid er seat removal and installation proce dures Record the information on this label in the space provided This infor mation will be needed when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer 1 Model label E_5KS book Page 2 Monday August 21 2000 10 48 AM ...

Page 100: ... 5 Horn switch 3 4 Light switch 3 5 Pass switch 3 4 Start switch 3 5 Turn signal switch 3 4 Headlight bulb replacing 6 29 Helmet holder 3 13 I Identification numbers 9 1 Idling speed adjusting 6 12 Ignition circuit cut off system 3 19 Indicator lights 3 2 Engine trouble warning light 3 3 High beam indicator light 3 3 Neutral indicator light 3 2 Oil level warning light 3 2 Turn signal indicator lig...

Page 101: ...e cable free play adjusting 6 13 Throttle grip and cable checking and lubricating 6 22 Tires 6 13 Tool kit 6 1 Troubleshooting 6 31 Troubleshooting chart 6 32 Turn signal or tail brake light bulb replacing 6 30 V Valve clearance adjusting 6 13 Vehicle identification number 9 1 W Wheel bearings checking 6 25 Wheels 6 16 E_5KS book Page 2 Monday August 21 2000 10 48 AM ...

Page 102: ...F_5eb_Toc0 fm Page 2 Wednesday February 2 2000 2 02 PM ...

Page 103: ...F_5eb_Toc0 fm Page 2 Wednesday February 2 2000 2 02 PM ...

Page 104: ...PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD PRINTED IN JAPAN 2000 4 0 3 1 CR E ...

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