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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

4-13

2. Install the passenger seat.

TIP

Make sure that the seats are properly
secured before riding.

EAU14282

Helmet holder

XVS11Y

XVS11AWY/XVS11ATY

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.

WARNING! Never ride with a

helmet attached to the helmet hold-
er, since the helmet may hit objects,
causing loss of control and possibly
an accident.

[EWA10161]

1. Helmet holder

2. Unlock.

1. Helmet holder
2. Unlock.

U3B813E0.book Page 13 Monday, March 31, 2008 9:04 AM

Summary of Contents for V-Star 1100

Page 1: ...3B8 28199 13 XVS11Y C XVS11AWY C XVS11ATY C OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle LIT 11626 22 21 ...

Page 2: ...EAU10042 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold U3B813E0 book Page 1 Monday March 31 2008 9 04 AM ...

Page 3: ...cycle To maintain these high standards it is important that you and your Yamaha dealer pay close attention to the recommended maintenance schedules and operating instructions contained within this manual Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality Therefore while this manual contains the most cur rent product information available at the time of printing there may be minor ...

Page 4: ...bey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the vehicle or other property A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer WARNING NOTICE TIP U3B813E0 book Page 1 ...

Page 5: ...8 by Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A 1st edition March 2008 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 22 21 U3B813E0 book Page 2 Monday March 31 2008 9 04 AM ...

Page 6: ...Starting a warm engine 6 2 Shifting 6 3 Engine break in 6 4 Parking 6 5 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 7 1 Owner s tool kit 7 2 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system 7 3 General maintenance and lubrication chart 7 4 Removing and installing the panel 7 8 Checking the spark plugs 7 8 Canister for California only 7 10 Engine oil 7 10 Final gear oil 7 12 Cleaning the air filt...

Page 7: ...32 Replacing a turn signal light bulb or the tail brake light bulb 7 33 Supporting the motorcycle 7 33 Troubleshooting 7 34 Troubleshooting chart 7 35 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 8 1 Matte color caution 8 1 Care 8 1 Storage 8 3 SPECIFICATIONS 9 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 10 1 Identification numbers 10 1 Reporting safety defects 10 3 Motorcycle noise regulation 10 4 Maintenance record 10 5 YAMAHA MOTOR...

Page 8: ...r vehicle They contain important information for safe and proper operation of your vehicle Never remove any labels from your vehicle If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off a replacement label is available from your Yamaha dealer U3B813E0 book Page 1 Monday March 31 2008 9 04 AM ...

Page 9: ...LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS 1 2 1 3 XVS11Y 3 XVS11AWY XVS11ATY 4 California only 2 1 U3B813E0 book Page 2 Monday March 31 2008 9 04 AM ...

Page 10: ...passenger The failure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles in traf fic is the predominating cause of automobile motorcycle accidents Many accidents 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...

Page 11: ...d contribute to an impairment of vision that 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 Always wear protective clothing that covers your legs ankles and feet The eng...

Page 12: ... your heaviest items as close to the center of the vehicle as possible and make sure to distrib ute the weight as evenly as possi ble on both sides of the motorcycle to minimize imbalance or instabili ty Shifting weights can create a sud den imbalance Make sure that ac cessories and cargo are securely attached to the motorcycle before riding Check accessory mounts and cargo restraints frequently P...

Page 13: ...ng clearance limit suspension travel steering travel or control operation or ob scure lights or reflectors Accessories fitted to the handle bar or the front fork area can create instability due to improper weight distribution or aerody namic changes If accessories are added to the handlebar or front fork area they must be as lightweight as possible and should be kept to a minimum Bulky or large ac...

Page 14: ...bsorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring page 4 15 5 Helmet holder page 4 13 6 Rear turn signal light page 7 33 7 Tail brake light page 7 33 8 Storage compartment page 4 14 9 Owner s tool kit page 7 2 10 Fuse box page 7 30 11 Engine oil level check window page 7 10 U3B813E0 book Page 1 Monday March 31 2008 9 04 AM ...

Page 15: ...ber assembly spring preload adjusting ring page 4 15 5 Helmet holder page 4 13 6 Rear turn signal light page 7 33 7 Tail brake light page 7 33 8 Storage compartment page 4 14 9 Owner s tool kit page 7 2 10 Fuse box page 7 30 11 Engine oil level check window page 7 10 U3B813E0 book Page 2 Monday March 31 2008 9 04 AM ...

Page 16: ... 7 29 3 Main fuse page 7 30 4 Fuel tank page 4 6 5 Front turn signal position lights page 7 33 6 Main switch steering lock page 4 1 7 Air filter element page 7 13 8 Rear brake light switch page 7 22 9 Brake pedal page 4 6 U3B813E0 book Page 3 Monday March 31 2008 9 04 AM ...

Page 17: ... 3 Main fuse page 7 30 4 Fuel tank page 4 6 5 Front turn signal position lights page 7 33 6 Main switch steering lock page 4 1 7 Air filter element page 7 13 8 Rear brake light switch page 7 22 9 Brake pedal page 4 6 U3B813E0 book Page 4 Monday March 31 2008 9 04 AM ...

Page 18: ...er page 4 5 2 Left handlebar switches page 4 4 3 Starter choke lever page 4 10 4 Speedometer unit page 4 3 5 Fuel tank cap page 4 6 6 Right handlebar switches page 4 4 7 Throttle grip page 7 15 8 Brake lever page 4 6 U3B813E0 book Page 5 Monday March 31 2008 9 04 AM ...

Page 19: ...are off The key can be removed WARNING EWA10061 Never turn the key to OFF or LOCK while the vehicle is moving Otherwise the electrical systems will be switched off which may result in loss of control or an accident EAU10681 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...

Page 20: ...amaha dealer check the electrical cir cuit TIP 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 EAU11502 Engine trouble warning light This warning light comes on or flashes if an electrical circuit monitoring the en gine is not working correctly If this oc curs have a Yamaha dealer ...

Page 21: ... traveled with a full tank of fuel This information will enable you to plan future fuel stops TIP 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 vehicle speed from exceeding approximately 175 km h 110 mi h EAU12091 Self diagnosis device This model is equipped with a self diag no...

Page 22: ...ly by pushing the switch in after it has returned to the cen ter position TIP The self canceling system only oper ates when the vehicle is moving so that the turn signal lights will 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 th...

Page 23: ...2870 Shift pedal XVS11Y 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 EAU12880 Shift pedal XVS11AWY XVS11ATY 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...

Page 24: ...down on the brake pedal EAU13121 Fuel tank cap To remove the fuel tank cap Slide the 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 lever 1 Brake peda...

Page 25: ...ver refuel while smoking or while in the vi cinity of sparks open flames or other sources of ignition such as the pilot lights of water heaters and clothes dryers 2 Do not overfill the fuel tank Stop filling when the fuel reaches the bottom of the filler tube Because fuel expands when it heats up heat from the engine or the sun can cause fuel to spill out of the fuel tank 3 Wipe up any spilled fue...

Page 26: ... containing ethanol can be used if the ethanol con tent does not exceed 10 E10 Gas ohol containing methanol is not recommended by Yamaha because it can cause damage to the fuel system or vehicle performance problems EAU13444 Catalytic converters This vehicle is equipped with catalytic converters in the exhaust system WARNING EWA10861 The exhaust system is hot after op eration To prevent a fire haz...

Page 27: ... 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 when starting the engine and riding RES 1 Pointed end positioned over OFF 1 Pointe...

Page 28: ...on b to turn off the starter choke NOTICE 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 XVS11Y Passenger seat To remove the passenger seat Remove the nut and washer and then pull the passenger seat up To...

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 TIP 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 U3B813E0...

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: ...er 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 Never ride with a helmet attached to the helmet hold er since the helmet may hit objects causing loss of control and possibly an accident EWA10161 1 Helmet holder 2 Unlock 1 Helmet holder 2 Unlock 1 2 U3B813E0 book Page 13 Monday March 31 2008 9...

Page 32: ...n 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 U3B813E0 boo...

Page 33: ...pulling the fastener out 3 Pull the ignitor unit panel out to the right 4 Remove the mudguard by remov ing each quick fastener XVS11Y XVS11AWY XVS11ATY 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 Align the appropriate notch in the a...

Page 34: ... and push the protruding pin in until it is flush with the fastener head 7 Install the rider seat 1 Spring preload adjusting ring 2 Position indicator 3 Special wrench 1 Position indicator 2 Spring preload adjusting ring 3 Special wrench Spring preload setting Minimum soft 1 Standard 3 XVS11Y 4 XVS11AWY XVS11ATY Maximum hard 7 XVS11Y 9 XVS11AWY XVS11ATY 1 Quick fastener after removal 2 Quick faste...

Page 35: ...he 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 the ground and distract the operator resulting in a possible loss of control Yamaha s ignition circuit cut off system has been designed to assist the operator in fulfilling the respon si...

Page 36: ...nd 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 TIP This check is most reliable if ...

Page 37: ...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 The neutral switch may not be working correctly The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The sidestand switch may not be working correctly The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The clutch swi...

Page 38: ...ed in the Owner s Manual WARNING EWA11151 Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided in this manual have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer Before using this vehicle check the following points U3B813E0 book Page 1...

Page 39: ...eck lever 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 7 21 7 23 7 23 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 nece...

Page 40: ...that operation is smooth Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary 7 25 Brake and clutch levers Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary 7 26 Sidestand Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pivot if necessary 7 26 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened Tighten if necessary Instruments lights signals and swi...

Page 41: ...or light should come on If not ask a Yamaha dealer to check the electrical circuit 4 Turn the starter choke on and completely close the throttle See page 4 10 5 Start the engine by pushing the start switch If the engine fails to start release the start switch wait a few sec onds and then try again Each starting attempt should be as short as possible to preserve the bat tery Do not crank the engine...

Page 42: ... 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 necessary for starter choke use depends upon the ambient temperature Tempera tures above 10 C 50 F require about 7 seconds of starter choke use and temperatures below 10 C 50 F re qu...

Page 43: ...n 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 EAU16681 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 the ...

Page 44: ...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 operation or any condition that might result in engine overheat...

Page 45: ...ngine remove the key from the main switch and then turn the fuel cock lever to OFF WARNING EWA10311 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 and be burned Do not park on a slope or on soft ground otherwise the vehicle may overturn increasing the risk of a fuel leak and fire Do not park near grass or other fl...

Page 46: ...unning engine has moving parts that can catch on body parts or clothing and electrical parts that can cause shocks or fires Running the engine while ser vicing can lead to eye injury burns fire or carbon monoxide poisoning possibly leading to death See page 2 1 for more in formation about carbon monox ide EAU17302 Emission controls not only function to ensure cleaner air but are also vital to prop...

Page 47: ...d in the owner s tool kit are intended to assist you in the performance of preventive maintenance and minor repairs How ever additional tools such as a torque wrench may be necessary to perform certain maintenance work correctly TIP If you do not have the tools or experi ence required for a particular job have a Yamaha dealer perform it for you 1 Owner s tool kit U3B813E0 book Page 2 Monday March ...

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 s...

Page 49: ...replace cable 3 Front brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Adjust brake lever free play and 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 XVS11Y Check runout spoke tightness and for damage Tighten spokes if necessary 7 Wheels XV...

Page 50: ... and fas teners Correct if necessary 13 Brake lever pivot shaft Apply silicone grease lightly 14 Brake pedal pivot shaft Apply lithium soap based grease lightly 15 Clutch lever pivot shaft Apply lithium soap based grease lightly 16 Shift pedal pivot shaft Apply lithium soap based grease lightly 17 Sidestand pivot Check operation Apply lithium soap based grease lightly No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOME...

Page 51: ...ne oil 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 thoroughly No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month 4000 mi 700...

Page 52: ... 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 signals...

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 remov...

Page 54: ...cessary 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 TIP If a torque wrench is not available...

Page 55: ...ht posi tion 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 TIP The engine oil should be between the minimum and maximum level marks 4 If the engine oil is at or below the ...

Page 56: ... higher Make sure that no foreign mate rial 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 TIP After the engine is started the engine oil level warning light should go off if the oil level is sufficient NOTICE ECA10400 If the oil level warning light flicker...

Page 57: ...ar case Make sure that no oil gets on the tire or wheel To check the final gear oil level 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion TIP The final gear oil level must be checked on a cold engine Make sure that the vehicle is posi tioned straight up when checking the oil level A slight tilt to the side can result in a false reading 2 Remove the oil filler bolt and t...

Page 58: ...e air filter element should be cleaned as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica tion chart Clean or if necessary re place the air filter element more frequently if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas 1 Remove the air filter case cover by removing the bolts 2 Pull the air filter element out 3 Lightly tap the air filter element to remove most of the du...

Page 59: ...filter element in stalled otherwise the piston s and or cylinder s may become excessively worn ECA10481 5 Install the air filter case cover by in stalling the bolts EAU21271 Carburetors The carburetors are important parts of the engine and emission control sys tem which require very sophisticated adjustment Therefore all carburetor adjustments should be left to a Yamaha dealer who has the necessar...

Page 60: ...hrottle EAU21382 Checking the throttle cable free play The throttle cable free play should mea sure 4 0 6 0 mm 0 16 0 24 in at the throttle grip Periodically check the throttle cable free play and if neces sary have a Yamaha dealer adjust it EAU21401 Valve clearance The valve clearance changes with use resulting in improper air fuel mixture and or engine noise To prevent this from occurring the va...

Page 61: ...overload your vehicle Opera tion of an overloaded vehicle could cause an accident 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 k...

Page 62: ...on This motorcycle is equipped with spoke wheels and tube tires WARNING EWA10461 The front and rear tires should be of the same make and design other wise the handling characteristics of the vehicle may be different which could lead to an accident After extensive tests only the tires list ed below have been approved for this model by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd Front tire Size XVS11Y 110 90 18M C 61S XVS1...

Page 63: ...l WARNING EWA10511 Never overload your vehicle Opera tion of an overloaded vehicle could cause an accident Tire inspection Tire air pressure measured on cold tires 0 90 kg 0 198 lb Front XVS11ATY 225 kPa 2 25 kgf cm 33 psi XVS11ATYC 225 kPa 2 25 kgf cm 33 psi XVS11AWY 225 kPa 2 25 kgf cm 33 psi XVS11AWYC 225 kPa 2 25 kgf cm 33 psi Rear XVS11ATY 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi XVS11ATYC 250 kPa 2 50 kgf...

Page 64: ...ristics of the vehicle may be different which could lead to an accident After extensive tests only the tires list ed below have been approved for this model by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd Minimum tire tread depth front and rear 1 0 mm 0 04 in Front tire Size XVS11ATY 130 90 16M C 67S XVS11ATYC 130 90 16M C 67S XVS11AWY 130 90 16M C 67S XVS11AWYC 130 90 16M C 67S Manufacturer model XVS11ATY DUNLOP D404F XV...

Page 65: ... XVS11AWY XVS11ATY 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 ...

Page 66: ...ever free play turn the adjusting bolt in direction b 3 Tighten the locknut TIP 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 EAU22093 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 v...

Page 67: ...ing the motorcycle Air in the hydraulic system will dimin ish the braking performance which may result in loss of con trol and an accident EAU22271 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 ...

Page 68: ... 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 ineffecti...

Page 69: ... 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 h...

Page 70: ...with cable movement Replace damaged cables as soon as possi ble to prevent unsafe conditions EWA10711 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 EAU44271 Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals ...

Page 71: ... and the sidestand pivot and metal to metal contact surfaces should be lubricated if necessary WARNING EWA10731 If the sidestand does not move up and down smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or repair it Otherwise the sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator re sulting in a possible loss of control Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease Recommended lubricants Brake lev...

Page 72: ...ecked as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic main tenance and lubrication chart To check the condition 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 WARNING To avoid injury securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10751 2 While app...

Page 73: ...ff the ground See page 7 1 for more in formation WARNING To avoid injury securely support the ve hicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10751 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 steering EAU23290 Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must be c...

Page 74: ...prompt medical attention Batteries produce explosive hy drogen gas Therefore keep sparks flames cigarettes etc away from the battery and pro vide sufficient ventilation when charging it in an enclosed space KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER IES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN To charge the battery Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat tery as soon as possible if it seems to have discharged Keep in mind that the...

Page 75: ...r battery EAU46130 Replacing the fuses The main fuse is located under the igni tor unit panel The fuse box which contains the fuses for the individual circuits is located be hind the storage compartment cover See page 4 14 If a fuse is blown replace it as follows TIP Include steps 1 3 and 8 9 only for the main fuse 1 Remove the rider seat See page 4 10 2 Remove the quick fasteners shown by pushing...

Page 76: ...Yamaha dealer check the electrical system 8 Place the ignitor unit panel in the original position and install the quick fasteners TIP To install a quick fastener push its pin back so that it will protrude from the fas tener head then insert the fastener and push the protruding pin in until it is flush with the fastener head 9 Install the rider seat 1 Ignitor unit panel 2 Spare main fuse 3 Main fus...

Page 77: ...he headlight bulb using a cloth moistened with al cohol or thinner 1 Remove the headlight unit by re moving the screws 2 Disconnect the headlight coupler and then remove the bulb cover 3 Unhook the headlight bulb holder and then remove the burnt out bulb 4 Place a new headlight bulb into po sition and then secure it with the bulb holder 5 Install the headlight bulb cover and then connect the coupl...

Page 78: ...tions when removing the front and rear wheel or performing other maintenance requiring the motorcycle to stand up right Check that the motorcycle is in a stable and level position before starting any maintenance A strong wooden box can be placed under the engine for added stability To service the front wheel 1 Stabilize the rear of the motorcycle by using a motorcycle stand or if an additional mot...

Page 79: ...al 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 Yamaha replace ment parts Imitation parts may look like Yamaha parts but they are often inferi or have a shorter service life and can lead to expensive repair bills WARNING EW...

Page 80: ... 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 quickly The engine turns over slowly The battery is g...

Page 81: ...fler 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 82: ...er 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 TIP Salt sprayed on roads in the winter may remain well into spring 1 Clean the motorcycle with cold wa ter and a mild detergent after the e...

Page 83: ... polishing compounds as they will wear away the paint TIP Consult a Yamaha dealer for advice on what products to use EAU26231 Storage Short term Always store your motorcycle in a cool dry place and if necessary protect it against dust with a porous cover NOTICE ECA10810 Storing the motorcycle in a poorly ventilated room or cover ing it with a tarp while it is still wet will allow water and humid i...

Page 84: ...ury from sparking make sure to ground the spark plug electrodes while turning the engine over EWA10951 e Remove the spark plug caps from the spark plugs and then install the spark plugs and the spark plug caps 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 85: ...mm 133 9 in XVS11ATYC 3400 mm 133 9 in XVS11AWY 3400 mm 133 9 in XVS11AWYC 3400 mm 133 9 in XVS11Y 3200 mm 126 0 in XVS11YC 3200 mm 126 0 in Weight With oil and fuel XVS11ATY 285 0 kg 628 lb XVS11ATYC 288 0 kg 635 lb XVS11AWY 285 0 kg 628 lb XVS11AWYC 288 0 kg 635 lb XVS11Y 275 0 kg 606 lb XVS11YC 278 0 kg 613 lb Engine Engine type Air cooled 4 stroke SOHC Cylinder arrangement V type 2 cylinder Di...

Page 86: ...type Double cradle Caster angle 33 00 Trail XVS11ATY 132 0 mm 5 20 in XVS11ATYC 132 0 mm 5 20 in XVS11AWY 132 0 mm 5 20 in XVS11AWYC 132 0 mm 5 20 in XVS11Y 136 0 mm 5 35 in XVS11YC 136 0 mm 5 35 in Front tire Type XVS11ATY Tubeless XVS11ATYC Tubeless XVS11AWY Tubeless XVS11AWYC Tubeless XVS11Y With tube XVS11YC With tube Size XVS11ATY 130 90 16M C 67S XVS11ATYC 130 90 16M C 67S XVS11AWY 130 90 16...

Page 87: ... 225 kPa 2 25 kgf cm 33 psi XVS11Y 200 kPa 2 00 kgf cm 29 psi XVS11YC 200 kPa 2 00 kgf cm 29 psi Rear XVS11ATY 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi XVS11ATYC 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi XVS11AWY 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi XVS11AWYC 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi XVS11Y 225 kPa 2 25 kgf cm 33 psi XVS11YC 225 kPa 2 25 kgf cm 33 psi Loading condition XVS11ATY 90 203 kg 198 448 lb XVS11ATYC 90 200 kg 198 441 lb XVS1...

Page 88: ...gneto 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 level warning lig...

Page 89: ...dentification 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 TIP The vehicle identification number is used to identify your motorcycle and...

Page 90: ...bel is affixed to the frame under the rider seat See page 4 10 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 U3B813E0 book Page 2 Monday March 31 2008 9 04 AM ...

Page 91: ... 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 92: ...hicle 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 ...

Page 93: ...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 94: ...RMATION 10 6 10 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 U3B813E0 book Page 6 Monday March 31 2008 9 04 AM ...

Page 95: ...or 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 96: ...ny 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 wa...

Page 97: ...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 98: ...cked 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 U3B813E0 book Page 10 Monday March 31 2008 9 04 AM ...

Page 99: ...on number 10 1 L Labels location 1 1 Luggage strap holders 4 17 M Main switch steering lock 4 1 Maintenance and lubrication periodic 7 4 Maintenance emission control system 7 3 Maintenance record 10 5 Matte color caution 8 1 Model label 10 2 N Neutral indicator light 4 2 Noise regulation 10 4 O Oil level warning light 4 2 P Panel removing and installing 7 8 Parking 6 5 Part locations 3 1 Pre opera...

Page 100: ...Turn signal light bulb or tail brake light bulb replacing 7 33 Turn signal switch 4 4 V Valve clearance 7 15 Vehicle identification number 10 1 W Warranty extended 10 9 Warranty limited 10 7 Wheel bearings checking 7 28 Wheels XVS11AWY XVS11ATY 7 20 Wheels XVS11Y 7 20 U3B813E0 book Page 2 Monday March 31 2008 9 04 AM ...

Page 101: ...U3B813E0 book Page 3 Monday March 31 2008 9 04 AM ...

Page 102: ...PRINTED IN JAPAN 2008 04 1 5 1 CR E PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD ...

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