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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

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EAU23141

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.

EAU23200

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.

WARNING

EWA10730

If the sidestand does not move up
and down smoothly, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair it.

Recommended lubricants:

Brake pedal:

Silicone grease

Shift pedal:

Lithium-soap-based grease (all-
purpose grease)

Recommended lubricants:

Brake lever:

Silicone grease

Clutch lever:

Lithium-soap-based grease (all-
purpose grease)

Recommended lubricant:

Lithium-soap-based grease (all-pur-
pose grease)

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Summary of Contents for Star XVS11ATC

Page 1: ...3B8 28199 12 XVS11X C XVS11AWX C XVS11ATX C OWNER S MANUAL LIT 11626 21 28 ...

Page 2: ...EAU10041 U3B812E0 book Page 1 Tuesday May 15 2007 2 52 PM ...

Page 3: ...f this motorcycle If you have any questions concerning the operation or maintenance of your motorcycle please consult a Yamaha dealer The design and manufacture of this Yamaha motorcycle fully comply with the emissions standards for clean air applicable at the date of manufacture Yamaha has met these standards without reducing the performance or economy of operation of the motorcycle To maintain t...

Page 4: ... consult your Yamaha dealer WARNING EWA10010 PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL AND THE YOU AND YOUR MOTORCYCLE RIDING TIPS BOOKLET CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS MOTORCYCLE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS MOTOR CYCLE UNTIL YOU HAVE ATTAINED ADEQUATE KNOWLEDGE OF ITS CONTROLS AND OPERATING FEATURES The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED Failure to follow W...

Page 5: ... TECHNIQUES REGULAR INSPECTIONS AND CAREFUL MAINTENANCE ALONG WITH GOOD RIDING SKILLS WILL ENSURE THAT YOU SAFELY ENJOY THE CAPABILITIES AND THE RELIABILITY OF THIS MOTORCYCLE Product and specifications are subject to change without notice U3B812E0 book Page 2 Tuesday May 15 2007 2 52 PM ...

Page 6: ... Motor Corporation U S A 1st edition May 2007 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan P N LIT 11626 21 28 AFFIX DEALER LABEL HERE U3B812E0 book Page 3 Tuesday May 15 2007 2 52 PM ...

Page 7: ...NTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6 1 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 6 1 Owner s tool kit 6 1 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system 6 3 General maintenance and lubrication chart 6 4 Removing and installing the panel 6 8 Checking the spark plugs 6 8 Canister for California only 6 10 Engine oil 6 10 Final gear oil 6 12 Cleaning the air filter element 6 13 Carburetors 6 14 Checking the engine idli...

Page 8: ...l light bulb or the tail brake light bulb 6 34 Supporting the motorcycle 6 35 Troubleshooting 6 35 Troubleshooting chart 6 36 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7 1 Matte color caution 7 1 Care 7 1 Storage 7 3 SPECIFICATIONS 8 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 1 Identification numbers 9 1 Reporting safety defects 9 3 Motorcycle noise regulation 9 4 Maintenance record 9 5 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A STREET AND ...

Page 9: ...ents have been caused by an automobile driver who did not see the motorcycle Making yourself conspicuous appears to be very effective in reducing the chance of this type of accident Therefore Wear a brightly colored jacket Use extra caution when ap proaching and passing through intersections since intersec tions are the most likely places for motorcycle accidents to oc cur Ride where other motoris...

Page 10: ...ace shield or goggles Wind in your unprotected eyes could contribute to an impairment of vision which could delay seeing a hazard The use of a jacket heavy boots trousers gloves etc is effective in preventing or reducing abrasions or lacerations Never wear loose fitting clothes otherwise they could catch on the control levers footrests or wheels and cause injury or an accident Never touch the engi...

Page 11: ...ories Keep the following guidelines in mind as well as those provided under Load ing when mounting accessories Never install accessories or carry cargo that would impair the perfor mance of your motorcycle Care fully inspect the accessory before using it to make sure that it does not in any way reduce ground clearance or cornering clearance limit suspension travel steering travel or control operat...

Page 12: ... off before leaving the motorcycle unattended and remove the key from the main switch When parking the motor cycle note the following The engine and exhaust system may be hot therefore park the motorcycle in a place where pe destrians or children are not like ly to touch these hot areas Do not park the motorcycle on a slope or soft ground otherwise it may fall over Do not park the motorcycle near ...

Page 13: ...SAFETY INFORMATION 1 5 1 EAU10381 Location of important labels Please read the following important labels carefully before operating this vehicle U3B812E0 book Page 5 Tuesday May 15 2007 2 52 PM ...

Page 14: ...SAFETY INFORMATION 1 6 1 3 XVS11X 3 XVS11AWX XVS11ATX 4 California only 2 1 U3B812E0 book Page 6 Tuesday May 15 2007 2 52 PM ...

Page 15: ...bsorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring page 3 14 5 Helmet holder page 3 12 6 Rear turn signal light page 6 34 7 Tail brake light page 6 34 8 Storage compartment page 3 13 9 Owner s tool kit page 6 1 10 Fuse box page 6 31 11 Engine oil level check window page 6 10 U3B812E0 book Page 1 Tuesday May 15 2007 2 52 PM ...

Page 16: ...ber assembly spring preload adjusting ring page 3 14 5 Helmet holder page 3 12 6 Rear turn signal light page 6 34 7 Tail brake light page 6 34 8 Storage compartment page 3 13 9 Owner s tool kit page 6 1 10 Fuse box page 6 31 11 Engine oil level check window page 6 10 U3B812E0 book Page 2 Tuesday May 15 2007 2 52 PM ...

Page 17: ... 6 30 3 Main fuse page 6 31 4 Fuel tank page 3 6 5 Front turn signal position lights page 6 34 6 Main switch steering lock page 3 1 7 Air filter element page 6 13 8 Rear brake light switch page 6 23 9 Brake pedal page 3 6 U3B812E0 book Page 3 Tuesday May 15 2007 2 52 PM ...

Page 18: ...0 3 Main fuse page 6 31 4 Fuel tank page 3 6 5 Front turn signal position lights page 6 34 6 Main switch steering lock page 3 1 7 Air filter element page 6 13 8 Rear brake light switch page 6 23 9 Brake pedal page 3 6 U3B812E0 book Page 4 Tuesday May 15 2007 2 52 PM ...

Page 19: ...ver page 3 4 2 Left handlebar switches page 3 3 3 Starter choke lever page 3 9 4 Speedometer unit page 3 3 5 Fuel tank cap page 3 6 6 Right handlebar switches page 3 3 7 Throttle grip page 6 15 8 Brake lever page 3 5 U3B812E0 book Page 5 Tuesday May 15 2007 2 52 PM ...

Page 20: ...0 LOCK The steering is locked 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 WARNING EWA10060 Never turn the key to OFF or LOCK w...

Page 21: ...r a few seconds then go off have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir cuit 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 function EAU11500 Engine trouble warning light This warning light comes on or flashes when an electrical circuit monitoring the engine is defective When this o...

Page 22: ...ush the TRIP button again and hold it down for at least one second The trip meter can be used to estimate the dis tance that can be traveled with a full tank of fuel This information will enable you to plan future fuel stops NOTE This model is not equipped with a ta chometer however it has a built in speed limiter which prevents the en gine speed from exceeding approxi mately 6800 r min and the ve...

Page 23: ...not self cancel while you are stopped at an intersec tion EAU12500 Horn switch Press this switch to sound the horn EAU12660 Engine stop switch Set this switch to before starting the engine Set this switch to to stop the engine in case of an emergen cy such as when the vehicle overturns or when the throttle cable is stuck EAU12710 Start switch Push this switch to crank the engine with the starter C...

Page 24: ...ATX The shift 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 EAU12890 Brake lever The brake lever is located at the right handlebar grip To apply the front brake pull the lever toward the...

Page 25: ...tall 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 2 Turn the key counterclockwise to the original position remove it and then close 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 WARNI...

Page 26: ... engine has been de signed to use regular unleaded gaso line with a pump octane number R M 2 of 86 or higher or a research octane number of 91 or higher If knocking or pinging occurs use a gasoline of a different brand or premi um unleaded fuel Use of unleaded fuel will extend spark plug life and reduce maintenance costs Gasohol There are two types of gasohol gaso hol containing ethanol and that c...

Page 27: ...hazards such as grass or other materials that easily burn Do not allow the engine to idle too long EAU13550 Fuel cock The fuel cock supplies fuel from the tank 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 pos...

Page 28: ...on b to turn off the starter choke CAUTION ECA10990 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 this occurs turn off the starter choke EAU14213 Seats XVS11X Passenger seat To remove the passenger seat Remove the nut and washer and then pull the passenger seat up T...

Page 29: ...ront of the rider seat into the seat hold ers as shown and then place the seat in the original position 2 Install the passenger seat holder and bolts 3 Install the passenger seat NOTE Make sure that the seats are properly secured before riding Tightening torque Passenger seat nut 13 Nm 1 3 m kgf 9 4 ft lbf 1 Projection 2 Seat holder 1 Bolt 2 Passenger seat holder 1 Projection 2 Seat holder U3B812E...

Page 30: ... the washer and nut and then tighten the nut to the specified torque Rider seat To remove the rider seat 1 Remove the passenger seat 2 Remove the bolt and then pull the rider seat up To install the rider seat 1 Insert the projections on the front of the rider seat into the holders as shown place the seat in the origi nal position and then install the bolt 1 Nut 2 Washer Tightening torque Passenger...

Page 31: ...der 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 WARNING EWA10160 Never ride with a helmet attached to the helmet holder since the helmet may hit objects causing loss of con trol and possibly an accident 1 Helmet holder 2 Unlock 1 Helmet holder 2 Unlock 1 2 U3B812E0 book Page 12 Tuesday May 15 2007 2...

Page 32: ...rn it clockwise 2 Pull the storage compartment cov er out as shown To close the storage compartment 1 Place the storage compartment cover in its original position as shown 2 Turn the key counterclockwise re move it and then close the lock cover 1 Storage compartment cover 2 Storage compartment lock cover 1 Storage compartment lock 1 Storage compartment cover 1 Storage compartment cover U3B812E0 bo...

Page 33: ... the fastener out 3 Pull the ignitor unit panel out to the right 4 Remove the mudguard by remov ing each quick fastener XVS11X XVS11AWX XVS11ATX 5 To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension turn the adjusting ring in direction a To decrease the spring pre load and thereby soften the sus pension turn the adjusting ring in direction b NOTE Align the appropriate notch in the adj...

Page 34: ...prop er handling read and understand the following information before 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 1 Spring preload adjusting ring 2 Position indicator 3 Special wrench 1 Position indicator 2 Spring preload adjusting ring 3...

Page 35: ...vehicle upright NOTE The built in sidestand switch is part of the ignition circuit cut off system which cuts the ignition in certain situations See further down for an explanation of the ignition circuit cut off system WARNING EWA10240 The vehicle must not be ridden with the sidestand down or if the side stand cannot be properly moved up or does not stay up otherwise the sidestand could contact th...

Page 36: ... 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 le ver is pulled but the sidestand is still down It cuts the running engine when the transmission is in gear and the sid estand is moved down Periodically check the operation of the ignition circuit cut off system according to the following procedure WARNING EW...

Page 37: ...ter 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 system is OK The motorcycle can be ridden This check is most reliable if performed with a warmed up engine The neutral switch may be defective The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The sidestand switch may be defective The motorcycle ...

Page 38: ...equences Therefore it is very important in addition to a thorough visual inspec tion to check the following points before each ride NOTE Pre operation checks should be made each time the vehicle is used Such an inspection can be accomplished in a very short time and the added safety it assures is more than worth the time involved WARNING EWA11150 If any item in the Pre operation check list is not ...

Page 39: ...er free play Adjust if necessary Check brake pads for wear Replace if necessary Check fluid level in reservoir If necessary add recommended brake fluid to specified level Check hydraulic system for leakage 6 22 6 24 6 24 Rear brake Check operation If soft or spongy have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system Check brake pads for wear Replace if necessary Check fluid level in reservoir If necessary a...

Page 40: ...at operation is smooth Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary 6 26 Brake and clutch levers Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary 6 27 Sidestand Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pivot if necessary 6 27 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened Tighten if necessary Instruments lights signals and switc...

Page 41: ...lled and the sid estand up WARNING EWA10290 Before starting the engine check the function of the igni tion circuit cut off system ac cording to the procedure described on page 3 17 Never ride with the sidestand down 1 Turn the fuel cock lever to ON 2 Turn the key to ON and make sure that the engine stop switch is set to 3 Shift the transmission into the neu tral position NOTE When the transmission...

Page 42: ...1130 For maximum engine life always warm the engine up before starting off Never accelerate hard when the engine is cold 7 When the engine is warm turn the starter choke off NOTE The engine is warm when it responds normally to the throttle with the starter choke turned off To avoid the possi bility of excessive exhaust emissions never leave the starter choke on long er than necessary The time nece...

Page 43: ...ion Always use the clutch while changing gears to avoid damag ing the engine transmission and drive train which are not designed to withstand the shock of forced shifting EAU16680 To start out and accelerate 1 Pull the clutch lever to disengage the clutch 2 Shift the transmission into first gear The neutral indicator light should go out 3 Open the throttle gradually and at the same time release th...

Page 44: ... more important period in the life of your engine than the period between 0 and 1600 km 1000 mi For this reason you should read the follow ing material carefully Since the engine is brand new do not put an excessive load on it for the first 1600 km 1000 mi The various parts in the engine wear and polish themselves to the correct operating clearances During this period prolonged full throt tle oper...

Page 45: ...ediately have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle EAU17180 Parking When parking stop the engine remove the key from the main switch and then turn the fuel cock lever to OFF WARNING EWA10310 Since the engine and exhaust system can become very hot park in a place where pedestri ans or children are not likely to touch them Do not park on a slope or on soft ground otherwise the vehicle may overturn CAUT...

Page 46: ... TO EMISSIONS CONTROL THESE CONTROLS NOT ONLY FUNCTION TO ENSURE CLEANER AIR BUT ARE ALSO VITAL TO PROPER EN GINE OPERATION AND MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE IN THE FOLLOW ING PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHARTS THE SERVICES RELATED TO EMISSIONS CONTROL ARE GROUPED SEPARATELY THESE SERVICES REQUIRE SPECIALIZED DATA KNOWLEDGE AND EQUIP MENT YAMAHA DEALERS ARE TRAINED AND EQUIPPED TO PER FORM THESE PARTICULAR SER VIC...

Page 47: ...WARNING EWA10340 Modifications not approved by Yamaha may cause loss of perfor mance excessive emissions and render the vehicle unsafe for use Consult a Yamaha dealer before at tempting any changes U3B812E0 book Page 2 Tuesday May 15 2007 2 52 PM ...

Page 48: ... Replace if necessary 2 Fuel filter Replace Replace 3 Spark plugs Check condition Adjust gap and clean Replace every 8000 mi 13000 km or 12 months Replace Replace 4 Valve clearance Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold 5 Crankcase breather system Check breather hose for cracks or damage Replace if necessary 6 Carburetor synchro nization Adjust synchronization of carbu retors 7 Idle ...

Page 49: ...ration Adjust or replace cable 3 Front brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replace brake pads if necessary 4 Rear brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replace brake pads if necessary 5 Brake hoses Check for cracks or damage Replace Every 4 years 6 Wheels XVS11X Check runout spoke tightness and for damage Tighten spokes if necessary 7 Wheels XVS11AWX XVS11 ATX...

Page 50: ...t if necessary 13 Brake lever pivot shaft Apply silicone grease lightly 14 Brake pedal pivot shaft Apply silicone grease lightly 15 Clutch lever pivot shaft Apply lithium soap based grease all purpose grease lightly 16 Shift pedal pivot shaft Apply lithium soap based grease all purpose grease lightly 17 Sidestand pivot Check operation Apply lithium soap based grease all purpose grease lightly No I...

Page 51: ...il filter ele ment Replace 24 Final gear oil Check oil level and for oil leakage Change at initial 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month and thereafter every 16000 mi 25000 km or 24 months Change Change 25 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 26 Control cables Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or engine oil SAE 10W 30 thoroughly No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month 4000...

Page 52: ...ls and fill the reservoirs as required Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers and change the brake fluid Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged 27 Throttle grip hous ing and cable Check operation and free play Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable 28 Lights signa...

Page 53: ... then install the bolt EAU19552 Checking the spark plugs The spark plugs are important engine components which are easy to check Since heat and deposits will cause any spark plug to slowly erode the spark plugs should be removed and checked in accordance with the periodic mainte nance and lubrication chart In addition the condition of the spark plugs can re veal the condition of the engine To remo...

Page 54: ...ecessary To install a spark plug 1 Measure the spark plug gap with a wire thickness gauge and if nec essary adjust the gap to specifica tion 2 Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating surface and then wipe off any grime from the spark plug threads 3 Install the spark plug with the spark plug wrench and then tight en it to the specified torque NOTE If a torque wrench is not availab...

Page 55: ...ght posi tion NOTE Make sure that the vehicle is positioned straight up when checking the oil level A slight tilt to the side can result in a false reading 2 Start the engine warm it up for several minutes and then turn it off 3 Wait a few minutes until the oil set tles and then check the oil level through the check window located at the bottom left side of the crank case NOTE The engine oil shoul...

Page 56: ... enters the crankcase 6 Start the engine and then let it idle for several minutes while checking it for oil leakage If oil is leaking im mediately turn the engine off and check for the cause NOTE After the engine is started the engine oil level warning light should go off if the oil level is sufficient CAUTION ECA10400 If the oil level warning light flickers or remains on immediately turn the engi...

Page 57: ...l in the final gear case NOTE The oil level should be at the brim of the filler hole 3 If the oil is below the brim of the fill er hole add sufficient oil of the rec ommended type to raise it to the correct level To change 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 I...

Page 58: ...e frequently if you are riding in un usually wet or dusty areas 1 Remove the air filter case cover by removing the screws 2 Pull the air filter element out 3 Lightly tap the air filter element 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 ...

Page 59: ... require very sophisticated adjustment Therefore all carburetor adjustments should be left to a Yamaha dealer who has the necessary profes sional knowledge and experience EAU21311 Checking the engine idling speed The engine idling speed must be checked as follows and if necessary adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the in tervals specified in the periodic mainte nance and lubrication chart Start the en...

Page 60: ...ified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU32520 Tires XVS11X 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 WARNING EWA10500 The tire air pressure must be checked and adjusted on cold tires i e ...

Page 61: ...ause tire damage an accident or even injury Tire inspection Always check the tires before operating the motorcycle If a tire tread shows crosswise lines minimum tread depth if the tire has a nail or glass fragments in it or if the sidewall is cracked con tact a Yamaha dealer immediately and have the tire replaced Tire air pressure measured on cold tires 0 90 kg 0 198 lb Front XVS11X 200 kPa 29 psi...

Page 62: ...t Tire information This motorcycle is equipped with spoke wheels and tube tires WARNING EWA10460 The front and rear tires should be of the same make and de sign otherwise the handling characteristics of the vehicle cannot be guaranteed After extensive tests only the tires listed below have been ap proved for this model by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd Front tire Size XVS11X 110 90 18M C 61S XVS11XC 110 90 1...

Page 63: ... and distribute the weight evenly from side to side Properly adjust the suspension for your load and check the condition and pres sure of your tires NEVER OVER LOAD YOUR VEHICLE Make sure that the total weight of the cargo rid er passenger and accessories cowling saddlebags etc if ap proved for this model does not ex ceed the maximum load of the Tire air pressure measured on cold tires 0 90 kg 0 1...

Page 64: ...tion This motorcycle is equipped with cast wheels and tubeless tires WARNING EWA10460 The front and rear tires should be of the same make and de sign otherwise the handling characteristics of the vehicle cannot be guaranteed After extensive tests only the tires listed below have been ap proved for this model by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1 Tire sidewall 2 Tire wear indicator 3 Tire tread depth Minimum ti...

Page 65: ...WX XVS11ATX To maximize the performance durabil ity and safe operation of your vehicle note the following points regarding the specified wheels The wheel rims should be checked for cracks bends warpage or damage before each ride If any damage 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 s...

Page 66: ...e Yamaha Parts and Accessories are designed and test ed to be compatible with your vehi cle Please consider Genuine Yamaha Parts and Accessories be fore making a purchase Use of non Yamaha approved accessories or replacement parts may cause loss of handling stability and riding safety Since Yamaha cannot control the quality of accessories or parts man ufactured by other companies Yamaha cannot be ...

Page 67: ...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 EAU22092 Adjusting the brake lever free play The brake lever free play should mea sure 5 0 8 0 mm 0 20 0 31 in as shown Periodically check the brake le...

Page 68: ...rating the motorcycle Air in the hydraulic system will dimin ish the braking performance which may result in loss of con trol and an accident EAU22270 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 t...

Page 69: ...ng 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 EAU22580 Checking the brake fluid level Front brake Rear brake Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to enter the brake system possibly caus ing it to become ineffec...

Page 70: ...t 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 may deteriorate paint ed surfaces or plastic parts Al ways clean up spilled fluid immediately As the brake pads wear it is nor mal for the brake fluid level to grad ually go down However if the brake fluid level goes down sud denly ...

Page 71: ...ence with cable movement Replace damaged ca bles as soon as possible to prevent unsafe conditions EAU23111 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable The operation of the throttle grip should be checked before each ride In addi tion the cable should be lubricated at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart EAU23132 Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals The ...

Page 72: ... each ride and the sidestand pivot and metal to metal contact surfaces should be lubricated if necessary WARNING EWA10730 If the sidestand does not move up and down smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or repair it Recommended lubricants Brake pedal Silicone grease Shift pedal Lithium soap based grease all purpose grease Recommended lubricants Brake lever Silicone grease Clutch lever Lithium soap b...

Page 73: ...t be checked as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic main tenance and lubrication chart To check the condition WARNING EWA10750 Securely support the vehicle 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 vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion 2 While applyin...

Page 74: ...g must be checked as fol lows at the intervals specified in the pe riodic maintenance and lubrication chart 1 Place a stand under the engine to raise the front wheel off the ground WARNING EWA10750 Securely support the vehicle 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 Yam...

Page 75: ...y cell seals as this would permanent ly damage the battery WARNING EWA10760 Electrolyte is poisonous and dangerous since it contains sul furic acid which causes severe 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 ...

Page 76: ...ads are properly con nected to the battery terminals CAUTION ECA10630 Always keep the battery charged Storing a discharged battery can cause permanent battery damage To charge a sealed type MF battery a special constant volt age battery charger is required Using a conventional battery charger will damage the battery If you do not have access to a sealed type MF battery charg er have a Yamaha deale...

Page 77: ...se a fuse of a higher amper age rating than recommended to avoid causing extensive damage to the electrical system and possibly a fire 6 Turn the key to ON and turn on the electrical circuit in question to check if the device operates 7 If the fuse immediately blows again have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical system 1 Quick fastener 1 Ignitor unit panel 2 Spare main fuse 3 Main fuse Specified ...

Page 78: ...the screws 2 Disconnect the headlight coupler and then remove the bulb cover 3 Unhook the headlight bulb holder and then remove the defective bulb WARNING EWA10790 Headlight bulbs get very hot There fore keep flammable products away from a lit headlight bulb and do not touch the bulb until it has cooled down 4 Place a new headlight bulb into po sition and then secure it with the bulb holder CAUTIO...

Page 79: ...sary EAU24281 Replacing a turn signal light bulb or the tail brake light bulb 1 Remove the lens by removing the screws XVS11X XVS11AWX XVS11ATX 2 Remove the 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 CAUTION ECA10680 Do not overtighten the scre...

Page 80: ...ing 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 EAU25850 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 exampl...

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...

Page 82: ...ffler outlets with plas tic bags after the engine has cooled down 2 Make sure that all caps and covers as well as all electrical couplers and connectors including the spark plug caps are tightly 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...

Page 83: ... area is covered with a wet cloth for a few minutes before cleaning After riding in the rain near the sea or on salt sprayed roads Since sea salt or salt sprayed on roads during winter are extremely corrosive in combination with water carry out the following steps after each ride in the rain near the sea or on salt sprayed roads NOTE Salt sprayed on roads in the winter may remain well into spring ...

Page 84: ...uitable care product Avoid using abrasive polishing compounds as they will wear away the paint NOTE Consult a Yamaha dealer for advice on what products to use EAU26230 Storage Short term Always store your motorcycle in a cool dry place and if necessary protect it against dust with a porous cover CAUTION ECA10810 Storing the motorcycle in a poorly ventilated room or cover ing it with a tarp while i...

Page 85: ...m the spark plugs and then install the spark plugs and the spark plug caps WARNING EWA10950 To prevent damage or injury from sparking make sure to ground the spark plug electrodes while turning the engine over 6 Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and pedals as well as of the side stand centerstand 7 Check and if necessary correct the tire air pressure and then lift ...

Page 86: ...n XVS11ATXC 3400 mm 133 9 in XVS11AWX 3400 mm 133 9 in XVS11AWXC 3400 mm 133 9 in XVS11X 3200 mm 126 0 in XVS11XC 3200 mm 126 0 in Weight With oil and fuel XVS11ATX 285 0 kg 628 lb XVS11ATXC 288 0 kg 635 lb XVS11AWX 285 0 kg 628 lb XVS11AWXC 288 0 kg 635 lb XVS11X 275 0 kg 606 lb XVS11XC 278 0 kg 613 lb Engine Engine type Air cooled 4 stroke SOHC Cylinder arrangement V type 2 cylinder Displacement...

Page 87: ...11ATX 132 0 mm 5 20 in XVS11ATXC 132 0 mm 5 20 in XVS11AWX 132 0 mm 5 20 in XVS11AWXC 132 0 mm 5 20 in XVS11X 136 0 mm 5 35 in XVS11XC 136 0 mm 5 35 in Front tire Type XVS11ATX Tubeless XVS11ATXC Tubeless XVS11AWX Tubeless XVS11AWXC Tubeless XVS11X With tube XVS11XC With tube Size XVS11ATX 130 90 16M C 67S XVS11ATXC 130 90 16M C 67S XVS11AWX 130 90 16M C 67S XVS11AWXC 130 90 16M C 67S XVS11X 110 9...

Page 88: ... XVS11X 200 kPa 29 psi 2 00 kgf cm XVS11XC 200 kPa 29 psi 2 00 kgf cm Rear XVS11ATX 250 kPa 36 psi 2 50 kgf cm XVS11ATXC 250 kPa 36 psi 2 50 kgf cm XVS11AWX 250 kPa 36 psi 2 50 kgf cm XVS11AWXC 250 kPa 36 psi 2 50 kgf cm XVS11X 225 kPa 33 psi 2 25 kgf cm XVS11XC 225 kPa 33 psi 2 25 kgf cm Loading condition XVS11ATX 90 203 kg 198 448 lb XVS11ATXC 90 200 kg 198 441 lb XVS11AWX 90 203 kg 198 448 lb X...

Page 89: ... system AC magneto Battery Model GT14B 4 Voltage capacity 12 V 12 0 Ah Headlight Bulb type Halogen bulb Bulb voltage wattage quantity Headlight 12 V 60 W 55 0 W 1 Tail brake light 12 V 8 0 W 27 0 W 1 Front turn signal position light 12 V 23 W 8 0 W 2 Rear turn signal light 12 V 21 0 W 2 Meter lighting 14 V 1 4 W 2 Neutral indicator light 12 V 1 7 W 1 High beam indicator light 12 V 1 7 W 1 Oil leve...

Page 90: ...entification 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 EAU26400 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 your motorcycle and...

Page 91: ...bel is affixed to the frame under the rider seat See page 3 9 Record the information on this label in the space provided This information will be needed when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer 1 Model label U3B812E0 book Page 2 Tuesday May 15 2007 2 52 PM ...

Page 92: ... and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 400 Seve...

Page 93: ...icle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use or 2 the use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person AMONG THOSE ACTS PRESUMED TO CONSTITUTE TAMPERING ARE THE ACTS LISTED BELOW These acts include tampering with the following systems i e modification removal etc E...

Page 94: ...inder that maintenance work is required It is not acceptable proof of maintenance work Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month 4000 mi 7000 km or 6 months 8000 mi 13000 km or 12 months 12000 mi 19000 km or 18 months 16000 mi 25000 km or 24 months 20000 mi 31000 km or 30 months 24000 mi 37000 km or 36 months 28000 mi 43000 km ...

Page 95: ...FORMATION 9 6 9 36000 mi 55000 km or 54 months 40000 mi 61000 km or 60 months Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks U3B812E0 book Page 6 Tuesday May 15 2007 2 52 PM ...

Page 96: ...r warranty by an authorized Yamaha motorcycle dealer In order for this warranty to remain in effect this inspection and registration must take place within ten 10 days after transfer An inspection and registration fee will be charged for this service EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A also warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser of each Yamaha ...

Page 97: ...y later date Each Yamaha motorcycle dealer is held responsible for his setup service and warranty repair work Is the warranty transferable to second owners Yes The remainder of the existing warranty can be transferred upon request The unit has to be inspected and re registered by an authorized Yamaha motorcycle dealer for the policy to remain effective CUSTOMER SERVICE If your machine requires war...

Page 98: ...ed repairs There s no deductible to pay and repairs aren t pro rated You don t have any out of pocket expenses for covered repairs In addition Travel and Recreation Interruption Protection TRIP is included at no extra cost TRIP gives you up to 150 reimbursement per occurrence for any reasonable expenses you incur because your Yamaha needs covered service replacement vehicle rental emergency towing...

Page 99: ...ked protection even after your Yamaha Limited Warranty expires A special note If visiting your dealer isn t convenient contact Yamaha with your Primary ID number your frame number We ll be happy to help you get the Y E S coverage you need Yamaha Service Marketing P O Box 6555 Cypress CA 90630 1 866 YES EXTD 1 866 937 3983 U3B812E0 book Page 10 Tuesday May 15 2007 2 52 PM ...

Page 100: ...arning lights 3 2 K Key identification number 9 1 L Labels location of 1 5 Luggage strap holders 3 16 M Main switch steering lock 3 1 Maintenance and lubrication periodic 6 4 Maintenance emission control system 6 3 Maintenance periodic 6 1 Maintenance record 9 5 Matte color caution 7 1 Model label 9 2 N Neutral indicator light 3 2 Noise regulation 9 4 O Oil level warning light 3 2 P Panel removing...

Page 101: ...icator light 3 2 Turn signal light bulb or tail brake light bulb replacing 6 34 Turn signal switch 3 4 V Valve clearance 6 15 Vehicle identification number 9 1 W Warranty extended 9 9 Warranty limited 9 7 Wheel bearings checking 6 30 Wheels XVS11AWX XVS11ATX 6 20 Wheels XVS11X 6 20 U3B812E0 book Page 2 Tuesday May 15 2007 2 52 PM ...

Page 102: ...A5 yoko_Blank fm Page 1 Tuesday April 8 2003 11 43 AM ...

Page 103: ...A5 yoko_Blank fm Page 1 Tuesday April 8 2003 11 43 AM ...

Page 104: ...PRINTED IN JAPAN 2007 05 1 8 1 CR E PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD ...

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