Yamaha DragStar XVS1100 Owner'S Manual Download

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SPECIFICATIONS

8-5

Bulb voltage, wattage

quantity

Headlight

12 V, 60/55 W

Auxiliary light

12 V, 4 W

Tail/brake light

12 V, 5/21 W

Turn signal light

12 V, 21 W

Meter lighting

14 V, 1.4 W

Oil level warning light

12 V, 1.7 W

Neutral indicator light

12 V, 1.7 W

Turn signal indicator light

12 V, 1.7 W

Engine trouble warning light

12 V, 1.7 W

High beam indicator light

12 V, 1.7 W

Fuses

Main fuse

30 A

Signaling system fuse

10 A

Backup fuse (odometer)

5 A

Ignition fuse

10 A

Headlight fuse

15 A

Carburetor heater fuse

15 A

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Summary of Contents for DragStar XVS1100

Page 1: ...5PB 28199 E1 XVS1100 XVS1100A OWNER S MANUAL PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD PRINTED IN JAPAN 2001 5 0 3 1 CR E ...

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Page 3: ...as 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...

Page 4: ...st 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 inform...

Page 5: ...IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION EW000002 WARNING PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS MOTORCYCLE E_5pb book Page 2 Friday June 15 2001 4 46 PM ...

Page 6: ...NER S MANUAL 2001 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition April 2001 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan E_5pb book Page 3 Friday June 15 2001 4 46 PM ...

Page 7: ...UMENT 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_5pb book Page 1 Friday June 15 2001 4 46 PM ...

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Page 9: ...GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY 1 GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY 1 1 E_5pb book Page 1 Friday June 15 2001 4 46 PM ...

Page 10: ...of 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 sho...

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_5pb book Page 1 Friday June 15 2001 4 46 PM ...

Page 12: ...uel cock page 3 9 3 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring page 3 17 4 Helmet holder page 3 13 5 Storage compartment page 3 14 6 Owner s tool kit page 6 1 7 Fuses page 6 28 8 Engine oil level check window page 6 8 E_5pb book Page 1 Friday June 15 2001 4 46 PM ...

Page 13: ... XVS1100 9 Engine oil filter element page 6 7 10 Battery page 6 26 11 Main fuse page 6 28 12 Main switch steering lock page 3 1 13 Air filter element page 6 11 14 Brake pedal page 3 7 E_5pb book Page 2 Friday June 15 2001 4 46 PM ...

Page 14: ...ock page 3 9 3 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring page 3 17 4 Helmet holder page 3 13 5 Storage compartment page 3 14 6 Owner s tool kit page 6 1 7 Fuses page 6 28 8 Engine oil level check window page 6 8 E_5pb book Page 3 Friday June 15 2001 4 46 PM ...

Page 15: ... XVS1100A 9 Engine oil filter element page 6 7 10 Battery page 6 26 11 Main fuse page 6 28 12 Main switch steering lock page 3 1 13 Air filter element page 6 11 14 Brake pedal page 3 7 E_5pb book Page 4 Friday June 15 2001 4 46 PM ...

Page 16: ...ch 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 7 6 Right handlebar switches page 3 5 7 Throttle grip page 6 13 8 Brake lever page 3 6 E_5pb book Page 5 Friday June 15 2001 4 46 PM ...

Page 17: ...ft pedal XVS1100 3 6 Shift pedal XVS1100A 3 6 Brake lever 3 6 Brake pedal 3 7 Fuel tank cap 3 7 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_5pb book Page 1 Friday June 15 2001 4 46 PM ...

Page 18: ...cked 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 mo...

Page 19: ...rn the 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...

Page 20: ...ometer 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: ...witch Set this switch to for the high beam and to for the low beam EAU00129 Horn switch Press this switch to sound the horn EAU03889 Turn signal switch To signal a right hand turn push this switch to To signal 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 positio...

Page 22: ...witch to crank the engine with the starter EC000005 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 cl...

Page 23: ...ft 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...

Page 24: ... lock cover open insert the key into the lock and then turn it 1 4 turn clockwise The lock will be released and the fuel tank cap can be removed To install the fuel tank cap 1 Insert the fuel tank cap into the tank opening with the key inserted in the lock and with the mark facing forward 1 Brake pedal XVS1100 1 Brake pedal XVS1100A 1 Fuel tank cap lock cover 2 mark a Unlock b Lock E_5pb book Page...

Page 25: ...be as shown EW000130 WARNING _ Do not overfill the fuel tank oth erwise it may overflow when the fuel warms up and expands Avoid spilling fuel on the hot engine _ EAU00185 CAUTION Immediately wipe off spilled fuel with a clean dry soft cloth since fuel may deteriorate painted surfac es or plastic parts EAU04202 ECA00102 CAUTION _ Use only unleaded gasoline The use of leaded gasoline will cause se ...

Page 26: ...nk to the carburetors while also filter ing it The fuel cock lever positions are ex plained 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 wh...

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: ...t 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_5pb book Page 11 Friday June 15 2001 4 46 PM ...

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 XVS1...

Page 30: ...passenger 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 contro...

Page 31: ...cycle 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 Storage compartment lock cover 1 Storage compartment lock 1 Storage compartment cover E_5pb book Page 14 Friday June 15 2001 4 46 PM ...

Page 32: ...nd 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 screwdr...

Page 33: ...Pull 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_5pb book Page 16 Friday June 15 2001 4 46 PM ...

Page 34: ...e 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 cylinder...

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 res...

Page 36: ... 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 transmission is in gear and 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...

Page 37: ... the 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 sh...

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Page 39: ...PRE OPERATION CHECKS 4 Pre operation check list 4 1 E_5pb book Page 1 Friday June 15 2001 4 46 PM ...

Page 40: ...eck oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 6 7 6 8 Final gear oil Check vehicle for oil leakage 6 9 6 10 Front brake Check operation If soft or spongy have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system Check lever free play Adjust if necessary Check fluid level in reservoir If necessary add recommended brake fluid to specified level Check hydra...

Page 41: ...oth Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary 6 23 Brake and clutch levers Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary 6 23 Sidestand Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pivot if necessary 6 23 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened Tighten if necessary Instruments lights signals and switches Check operation...

Page 42: ...ection can be accomplished in a very short time and the added safety it assures is more than worth the time involved _ EWA00033 WARNING _ If any item in the Pre operation check list is not working properly have it inspected and repaired before operating the motorcycle _ E_5pb book Page 3 Friday June 15 2001 4 46 PM ...

Page 43: ...NTS 5 Starting the 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_5pb book Page 1 Friday June 15 2001 4 46 PM ...

Page 44: ...ulting in a possible loss of control EAU04230 Starting the 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 sidestand up EW000054 WARNING _ Before starting the engine check the function of the igni tion circuit cut off sy...

Page 45: ... 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 elec trical circuit The engine trouble warning light should also come on when the key is turned to ON If the warning light doe...

Page 46: ...rs 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 1 Shift pedal N Neutral position XVS1100 1 Shift pedal N Neutral position XVS1100A...

Page 47: ...on 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 Sh...

Page 48: ...e 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 ve...

Page 49: ...g 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 lubricating the sidestand 6 ...

Page 50: ...or cycle 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...

Page 51: ...uire special tools data and techni cal skills _ CP 02E NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING 1 000 km ANNUAL CHECK 1 10 20 30 40 1 Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage 2 Fuel filter Check condition 3 Spark plugs Check condition Clean and regap Replace 4 Valves Check valve clearance Adjust 5 Air filter element Clean Replace 6 Clutch Check operation Adjust 7 Front brake Check ...

Page 52: ... operation and for excessive play Lubricate with lithium soap based grease Every 50 000 km 14 Steering bearings Check bearing play and steering for roughness Lubricate with lithium soap based grease Every 20 000 km 15 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened 16 Sidestand Check operation Lubricate 17 Sidestand switch Check operation 18 Front fork Check opera...

Page 53: ... the brake fluid Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged _ 21 Engine oil Change Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage 22 Engine oil filter element Replace 23 Final gear oil Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage Change 24 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 25 Moving parts and cables Lubricate 26 Lights signals and switches Check operation Adjust hea...

Page 54: ... tenance 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_5pb book Page 5 Friday June 15 2001 4 46 PM ...

Page 55: ... plug 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 t...

Page 56: ...d torque as soon as possible 4 Install the spark plug cap 5 Place the spark plug cover in the original position EAU04213 Engine oil 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 maintenance and lubri cation chart To check the engine oil level 1 Place the motorcycle on a lev...

Page 57: ...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 oil drain bolt and then tighten it to the specified torque 5 Add the specified amount of the recommended engine oil and then install and tighten the oil filler ca...

Page 58: ...rning light flickers or remains 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 _ EAU04083 Final gear oil The final gear case must be checked for oil leakage before each ride If any leakage is found have a Yamaha d...

Page 59: ...hange the final gear oil 1 Place an oil pan 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...

Page 60: ...to 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 otherwi...

Page 61: ...speed 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 whe...

Page 62: ...ecified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU03362 Tires To maximize the performance durabil ity and safe operation of your motor cycle 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 whe...

Page 63: ...e heaviest items close 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 kgf cm2 2 00 bar 225 kPa 2 25 kgf cm2 2 25 bar 90 kg maximum 225 kPa 2 25 kgf cm2 2 25 ...

Page 64: ...le with excessively worn tires decreases riding sta bility and can lead to loss of control The replacement of all wheel and brake related parts includ ing the tires should be 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 de...

Page 65: ...oseness 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 must be replaced The wheel should be balanced whenever either the tire or wheel has been changed or replaced An unbalanced wheel can result in poor performance adverse han dling characteristics and a short ened tire life...

Page 66: ... 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 free play an...

Page 67: ...ever 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 ...

Page 68: ...iminish 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 light switch...

Page 69: ...ded 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 disap peared have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set 1 Brake pad wear indicator groove Front 1 Brake pad wear indicator groove R...

Page 70: ...wise 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 brake fluid reservoir when refilling Water will significantly lower the boiling point of the fluid and may result in vapor lock Brake fluid ...

Page 71: ...d the condition of the cables should be checked before each ride and the ca bles and cable ends should be lubricat ed if necessary If a cable is damaged or does not move smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or replace 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...

Page 72: ...ts should be lu bricated if necessary EAU03165 Checking and lubricating the sidestand The operation of the sidestand should be checked before each ride and the sidestand pivot and metal to metal contact surfaces should be lubricated if necessary EW000113 WARNING If the sidestand does not move up and down smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or repair it Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grea...

Page 73: ... 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 times to check if the front fork compresses and re bounds smoothly EC000098 CAUTION If any damage is found or the front for...

Page 74: ...y 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 ch...

Page 75: ...ere 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 ...

Page 76: ... months check it at least once a month and fully charge it if necessary 3 Fully charge the battery before in stallation 4 After installation make sure that the battery leads are properly con 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 b...

Page 77: ...ion procedures 2 Remove the quick fasteners shown by pushing the center in with a screwdriver then pulling the fastener out 3 Pull the ignitor unit panel outward to the right 4 Turn the key to OFF and turn off the electrical circuit in question 5 Remove the blown fuse and then install a new fuse of the specified amperage 1 Fuse box 2 Backup fuse odometer 3 Ignition fuse 4 Headlight fuse 5 Carburet...

Page 78: ...el in the original position and install the quick fasteners NOTE _ To install a quick fastener push its pin back so that it will protrude from the fastener head then insert the fastener and push the protruding pin in until it is flush with the fastener head _ 10 Install the rider seat EAU04187 Replacing the headlight bulb This motorcycle is equipped with a quartz bulb headlight If the headlight bu...

Page 79: ...000105 CAUTION _ Do not touch the glass part of the headlight bulb to keep it free from oil otherwise the transparency of the glass the luminosity 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 headlight bulb cover and then connect the coupler 6 Install th...

Page 80: ...e defective bulb by pushing it in and turning it counter clockwise 3 Insert a new bulb into the socket push it in and then turn it clock wise until it stops 4 Install the lens by installing the screws EC000108 CAUTION Do not overtighten the screws oth erwise the lens may break 1 Screw 2 1 Screw 2 XVS1100 1 Screw 3 XVS1100A E_5pb book Page 31 Friday June 15 2001 4 46 PM ...

Page 81: ... using a motorcycle stand or if a motor cycle stand is not available by placing a jack either under each side of the frame in front of the rear wheel or under each side of the swingarm EAU01008 Troubleshooting Although Yamaha motorcycles receive a thorough inspection before shipment from the factory trouble may occur dur ing operation Any problem in the fuel compression or ignition systems for exa...

Page 82: ...ignition 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...

Page 83: ...MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7 Care 7 1 Storage 7 4 E_5pb book Page 1 Friday June 15 2001 4 46 PM ...

Page 84: ... installed 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 cleane...

Page 85: ... 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 ...

Page 86: ...less steel exhaust systems can be re moved through polishing 3 To prevent corrosion it is recom mended to apply a corrosion pro tection 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...

Page 87: ...event corrosion avoid damp cellars stables because of the presence of ammonia and areas where strong chemi cals are stored _ Long term Before storing your motorcycle for several months 1 Follow all the instructions in the Care section of this chapter 2 For motorcycles equipped with a fuel cock that has an OFF posi tion Turn the fuel cock lever to OFF 3 Drain the carburetor float cham bers by loose...

Page 88: ...ables 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 ...

Page 89: ...SPECIFICATIONS 8 Specifications 8 1 Conversion table 8 6 E_5pb book Page 1 Friday June 15 2001 4 46 PM ...

Page 90: ...e 1 645 mm Ground clearance 145 mm Minimum turning radius 3 300 mm Basic weight with oil and full fuel tank XVS1100 275 kg 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 Recommended engine oil classi...

Page 91: ...nger car motor oils often 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 ...

Page 92: ...kPa 2 25 kgf cm2 2 25 bar Rear 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm2 2 50 bar Total weight of rider passenger cargo and accessories XVS1100A Front Type Tube tire Size 130 90 16 67S 130 90 16 M C 67S Manufacturer model Dunlop D404F Rear Type Tube tire 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 kgf cm2 2 25 bar Re...

Page 93: ...ration Right 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 Wheel travel Front 140 mm Rear 113 mm Electrical system Ignition system T C I digital Charging system Type A C magneto Standard output XVS1100 14 V 305 W 5 000 r min XVS1100A 14 V 350 W 5 000 r min Battery Model GT14B 4 Volt...

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 Backup fuse odometer 5 A Ignition fuse 10 A Headlight fuse 15 A Carburetor heater fuse 15 A E_5pb book Page 5 Friday June 15 2001 4 46 PM ...

Page 95: ... IMPERIAL SYSTEM Metric unit Conversion factor Imperial unit Torque m kgf m kgf cm kgf cm kgf 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...

Page 96: ...E_5pb book Page 7 Friday June 15 2001 4 46 PM ...

Page 97: ...CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 Identification numbers 9 1 Key identification number 9 1 Vehicle identification number 9 1 Model label 9 2 E_5pb book Page 1 Friday June 15 2001 4 46 PM ...

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: ...ider 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_5pb book Page 2 Friday June 15 2001 4 46 PM ...

Page 100: ...ng 6 29 Helmet holder 3 13 High beam indicator light 3 3 Horn switch 3 4 I Identification numbers 9 1 Idling speed adjusting 6 12 Ignition circuit cut off system 3 19 Indicator and warning lights 3 2 K Key identification number 9 1 L Light switch 3 5 Luggage strap holders 3 18 M Main switch steering lock 3 1 Model label 9 2 N Neutral indicator light 3 2 O Oil level warning light 3 2 P Panel removi...

Page 101: ...checking and lubricating 6 22 Tires 6 13 Tool kit 6 1 Troubleshooting 6 32 Troubleshooting chart 6 33 Turn signal indicator light 3 2 Turn signal or tail brake light bulb replacing 6 31 Turn signal switch 3 4 V Valve clearance adjusting 6 13 Vehicle identification number 9 1 W Wheel bearings checking 6 25 Wheels 6 16 E_5pb book Page 2 Friday June 15 2001 4 46 PM ...

Page 102: ...E_5GK_Consumer fm Page 11 Wednesday June 13 2001 1 03 PM ...

Page 103: ...E_5GK_Consumer fm Page 11 Wednesday June 13 2001 1 03 PM ...

Page 104: ...5PB 28199 E1 XVS1100 XVS1100A OWNER S MANUAL PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD PRINTED IN JAPAN 2001 5 0 3 1 CR E ...

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