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3B8-28199-20

XVS1100V

XVS1100AV

OWNER’S MANUAL

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Page 1: ...3B8 28199 20 XVS1100V XVS1100AV OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...U3B820E0 book Page 2 Tuesday April 12 2005 9 43 AM ...

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

Page 4: ... your motorcycle and this manual If you have any questions concerning this manual please consult your Yamaha dealer WARNING EWA10030 PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS MOTORCYCLE The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the motorcycle operator a b...

Page 5: ...R S MANUAL 2005 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition April 2005 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan U3B820E0 book Page 2 Tuesday April 12 2005 9 43 AM ...

Page 6: ... a cold engine XVS1100A 5 2 Starting a warm engine 5 4 Shifting 5 4 Tips for reducing fuel consumption 5 5 Engine break in 5 5 Parking 5 6 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6 1 Owner s tool kit 6 1 Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart 6 2 Removing and installing the panel 6 6 Checking the spark plugs 6 6 Engine oil 6 8 Final gear oil 6 10 Cleaning the air filter element 6 11 Adjusting th...

Page 7: ... 6 27 Replacing the fuses 6 28 Replacing the headlight bulb 6 30 Replacing a turn signal light bulb or the tail brake light bulb 6 31 Supporting the motorcycle 6 32 Troubleshooting 6 32 Troubleshooting chart 6 33 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7 1 Care 7 1 Storage 7 3 SPECIFICATIONS 8 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 1 Identification numbers 9 1 Motorcycle noise regulation for Australia 9 2 U3B820E0 book Pag...

Page 8: ...nts 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 motorist...

Page 9: ...ce 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 engin...

Page 10: ...ion when selecting and installing any ac cessories 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 suspen...

Page 11: ...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 a...

Page 12: ...SAFETY INFORMATION 1 5 1 EAU10381 Location of important labels Please read the following important labels carefully before operating this vehicle 1 2 3 U3B820E0 book Page 5 Tuesday April 12 2005 9 43 AM ...

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Page 14: ...absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring page 3 16 5 Helmet holder page 3 15 6 Rear turn signal light page 6 31 7 Tail brake light page 6 31 8 Storage compartment page 3 15 9 Owner s tool kit page 6 1 10 Fuse box page 6 28 11 Engine oil level check window page 6 8 U3B820E0 book Page 1 Tuesday April 12 2005 9 43 AM ...

Page 15: ...assembly spring preload adjusting ring page 3 16 5 Helmet holder page 3 15 6 Rear turn signal light page 6 31 7 Tail brake light page 6 31 8 Storage compartment page 3 15 9 Owner s tool kit page 6 1 10 Fuse box page 6 28 11 Engine oil level check window page 6 8 U3B820E0 book Page 2 Tuesday April 12 2005 9 43 AM ...

Page 16: ... Muffler 2 Battery page 6 27 3 Main fuse page 6 28 4 Fuel tank page 3 9 5 Front turn signal light page 6 31 6 Main switch steering lock page 3 2 7 Air filter element page 6 11 8 Brake pedal page 3 9 U3B820E0 book Page 3 Tuesday April 12 2005 9 43 AM ...

Page 17: ... Battery page 6 27 3 Main fuse page 6 28 4 Fuel tank page 3 9 5 Front turn signal light page 6 31 6 Main switch steering lock page 3 2 7 Air filter element page 6 11 8 Brake pedal page 3 9 U3B820E0 book Page 4 Tuesday April 12 2005 9 43 AM ...

Page 18: ...r page 3 7 2 Left handlebar switches page 3 6 3 Starter choke lever page 3 12 4 Speedometer unit page 3 5 5 Fuel tank cap page 3 9 6 Right handlebar switches page 3 6 7 Throttle grip page 6 13 8 Brake lever page 3 8 U3B820E0 book Page 5 Tuesday April 12 2005 9 43 AM ...

Page 19: ...ELY IF IT IS LOST If the code re reg istering key is lost registering new codes in the standard keys is impossible The standard keys can still be used to start the vehicle however if code re registering is required i e if a new standard key is made or all keys are lost the entire immobi lizer system must be replaced Therefore it is highly recom mended to use either standard key and keep the code r...

Page 20: ...safe place and only use it for code re registering EAU10480 ON XVS1100 All electrical systems are supplied with power and the headlight meter lighting and taillight come on and the engine can be started The key cannot be re moved EAU10570 ON XVS1100A All electrical circuits are supplied with power the meter lighting taillight and auxiliary light come on and the engine can be started The key cannot...

Page 21: ...systems will be switched off which may result in loss of control or an accident Make sure that the vehicle is stopped be fore turning the key to OFF or LOCK EAU10920 Parking XVS1100A The steering is locked the taillight and auxiliary light are on and the hazard light can be turned on but all other electrical systems are off The key can be removed The steering must be locked before the key can be t...

Page 22: ... 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 occurs have a Yamaha dealer check the self diagnosis system The electrical circuit of the warning light can be checked by turning the key to ON If the warning light does not come on for a few seconds then go off have a Yamaha deale...

Page 23: ...ring Immobilizer system keys may cause signal interfer ence which may prevent the engine from starting 2 If the engine starts turn it off and try starting the engine with the standard keys 3 If one or both of the standard keys do not start the engine take the vehicle the code re registering key and both standard keys to a Yamaha dealer and have the stan dard keys re registered EAU11731 Speedometer...

Page 24: ...h EAU12343 Handlebar switches Left Right XVS1100 Right XVS1100A EAU12350 Pass switch Press this switch to flash the headlight EAU12400 Dimmer switch Set this switch to for the high beam and to for the low beam EAU12460 Turn signal switch To signal a right hand turn push this switch to To signal a left hand turn push this switch to When re leased the switch returns to the center 1 Pass switch 2 Dim...

Page 25: ...posi tion use this switch to turn on the haz ard light simultaneous flashing of all turn signal lights The hazard light is used in case of an emergency or to warn other drivers when your vehicle is stopped where it might be a traffic hazard CAUTION ECA10061 Do not use the hazard lights for an extended length of time with the en gine not running otherwise the bat tery may discharge EAU12820 Clutch ...

Page 26: ...he 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 hand...

Page 27: ...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 WARNING EW...

Page 28: ...only unleaded gasoline The use of leaded gasoline will cause severe damage to internal engine parts such as the valves and piston rings as well as to the exhaust system Your Yamaha engine has been de signed to use regular unleaded gaso line with a research octane number of 91 or higher If knocking or pinging oc curs use a gasoline of a different brand or premium unleaded fuel Use of un leaded fuel...

Page 29: ...N 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 This indicates reserve With the fuel cock lever in this position the fuel re serve is made available Turn the fuel cock lever to this position if you run out of fuel while riding When this occurs refuel as soon as possible and be sure to turn t...

Page 30: ...he starter choke EAU14213 Seats XVS1100 Passenger seat To remove the passenger seat Remove the nut and washer and then pull the passenger seat up To install the passenger seat 1 Insert the projection on the front of the passenger seat into the seat holder as shown and place the seat in the original position 2 Install the washer and nut and then tighten the nut to the specified torque Rider seat To...

Page 31: ...erly secured before riding EAU14201 Seats XVS1100A Passenger seat To remove the passenger seat Remove the nut and washer and then pull the passenger seat up To install the passenger seat 1 Insert the projection on the front of the passenger seat into the holder as shown and place the seat in the original position 2 Install the washer and nut and then tighten the nut to the specified torque 1 Bolt ...

Page 32: ...ctions 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 2 Install the passenger seat NOTE Make sure that the seats are properly secured before riding Tightening torque Passenger seat nut 21 Nm 2 1 m kgf 15 ft lbf 1 Projection 2 Seat holder 1 Bolt 1 Projection 2 Seat holder U3B820E0 book Page 14 Tuesday April 12 2005 9 43 AM...

Page 33: ... attached to the helmet holder since the helmet may hit objects causing loss of con trol and possibly an accident EAU14481 Storage compartment The storage compartment is located on the left side of the vehicle To open the storage compartment 1 Slide the lock cover open insert the key into the lock and then turn it clockwise 1 Helmet holder 2 Unlock 1 Helmet holder 2 Unlock 1 2 1 Storage compartmen...

Page 34: ... is locat ed under the rider seat and is equipped with a spring preload adjusting ring CAUTION ECA10100 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 12 2 Remove each quick fastener from the ignitor unit panel by pushing the center in with a screwdriver then pulling the fastener out 1 Stor...

Page 35: ...s pension turn the adjusting ring in direction b NOTE Align the appropriate notch in the adjusting ring with the position in dicator on the shock absorber Use the special wrench included in the owner s tool kit to make the ad justment XVS1100 XVS1100A 1 Ignitor unit panel 1 Quick fastener 2 Mudguard 1 Quick fastener 2 Mudguard 1 2 1 Spring preload adjusting ring 2 Position indicator 3 Special wren...

Page 36: ...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 Do not subject the shock ab sorber to an open flame or other high heat sources otherwise it may explode due to excessive gas pressure Do not deform or damage the gas cylinder in any way as this will resu...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...he 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 EWA10250 If a malfunction is noted have a...

Page 39: ...er 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 s...

Page 40: ...quences 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 w...

Page 41: ...r 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 19 6 21 6 21 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 ad...

Page 42: ...t operation is smooth 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 24 Sidestand Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pivot if necessary 6 24 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened Tighten if necessary Instruments lights signals and switch...

Page 43: ... pulled 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 20 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 transmiss...

Page 44: ...ine 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 EAU32890 Starting and warming up a cold engine XVS1100A In order for the ignition circuit cut off system to enable starting one of the following c...

Page 45: ...ng 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 does not come on when the key is turned to ON flashes or remains on after starting the e...

Page 46: ...smission into the neu tral position press the shift pedal down repeatedly until it reaches the end of its travel and then slightly raise it CAUTION ECA10260 Even with the transmission in the neutral position do not coast for long periods of time with the engine off and do not tow the motorcycle for long dis tances The transmission is properly lubricated only when the engine is running Inade quate ...

Page 47: ... in traffic jams at traffic lights or at railroad crossings EAU16841 Engine break in There is never a 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 p...

Page 48: ...ble should occur during the engine break in period immediately have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle EAU17170 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 ...

Page 49: ...t familiar with mainte nance work have a Yamaha dealer do it for you EAU17450 Owner s tool kit The owner s tool kit is located inside the storage compartment See page 3 15 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 additional tools such as a torque ...

Page 50: ...O ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING 1000 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 operation fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage Repla...

Page 51: ...grease Every 50000 km 15 Steering bearings Check bearing play and steering for roughness Lubricate with lithium soap based grease Every 20000 km 16 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened 17 Sidestand Check operation Lubricate 18 Sidestand switch Check operation 19 Front fork Check operation and for oil leakage 20 Shock absorber assem bly Check operation a...

Page 52: ...ge Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage 24 Engine oil filter element Replace 25 Final gear oil Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage Change 26 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 27 Moving parts and ca bles Lubricate 28 Throttle grip housing and cable Check operation and free play Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable ...

Page 53: ...PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6 5 6 Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged U3B820E0 book Page 5 Tuesday April 12 2005 9 43 AM ...

Page 54: ...then install the bolt EAU19551 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 55: ...tead have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle 3 Check each spark plug for elec trode erosion and excessive car bon or other deposits and replace it if necessary 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 spar...

Page 56: ...an upright 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 oi...

Page 57: ...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 engin...

Page 58: ... 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 In...

Page 59: ... 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 a...

Page 60: ... CAUTION ECA10560 The carburetors have been set and extensively tested at the Yamaha factory Changing these settings without sufficient technical knowl edge may result in poor perfor mance of or damage to the engine EAU21340 Adjusting the engine idling speed The engine idling speed must be checked and if necessary adjusted as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubri...

Page 61: ...ly 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 valve clearance must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart 1 Throttle stop screw Engine...

Page 62: ...t items close to the center of the vehicle 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 vehicle Op...

Page 63: ... is not recommended to patch a punctured tube If unavoid able however patch the tube very carefully and replace it as soon as possible with a high quality product 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 Aft...

Page 64: ... should keep the following precautions in mind NEVER OVERLOAD THE MOTORCYCLE Operation of an overloaded motorcycle may re sult in tire damage loss of con trol or severe injury Make sure that the total weight of rider passenger cargo and accesso ries does not exceed the speci fied maximum load for the vehicle Do not carry along loosely packed items which can shift during a ride Securely pack the he...

Page 65: ...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 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 ...

Page 66: ...tics EAU21990 Cast wheels XVS1100A To maximize the performance durabil ity and safe operation of your motor cycle 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 m...

Page 67: ...ever 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: ...ating 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 th...

Page 69: ...g 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 ineffect...

Page 70: ... 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 71: ...ion and will cause the inner cable to rust Replace a damaged cable 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 EAU23131 Checking and lubricating the brake and...

Page 72: ... 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 lubricant Lithium soap based grease all pur pose grease Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease all pur pose grease Recommended...

Page 73: ...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 applying ...

Page 74: ... 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 Yama...

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: ...fter installation make sure that the battery leads 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 seal...

Page 77: ...d amperage CAUTION ECA10640 Do not use a fuse of a higher amper age rating than recommended to avoid causing extensive damage to the electrical system and possibly a fire 1 Fuse box 2 Headlight fuse 3 Signaling system fuse 4 Ignition fuse 5 Carburetor heater fuse 6 Parking lighting fuse 7 Backup fuse for odometer and immobilizer system 8 Spare fuse 1 Quick fastener 1 Ignitor unit panel 2 Spare mai...

Page 78: ... the headlight bulb burns out replace it as follows 1 Remove the headlight unit by re moving the screws 2 Disconnect the headlight coupler and then remove the 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 do...

Page 79: ...cessary EAU24281 Replacing a turn signal light bulb or the tail brake light bulb 1 Remove the lens by removing the screws XVS1100 XVS1100A 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 screws ot...

Page 80: ...ng 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 example...

Page 81: ...ition 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 qu...

Page 82: ...eave the cleaner on the af fected area any longer than in structed Also thoroughly rinse the area off with water immedi ately dry it and then apply a cor rosion protection spray Improper cleaning can damage windshields cowlings panels and other plastic parts Use only a soft clean cloth or sponge with mild detergent and water to clean plastic Do not use any harsh chemical products on plastic parts ...

Page 83: ...n After cleaning 1 Dry the motorcycle with a chamois or an absorbing cloth 2 Use a chrome polish to shine chrome aluminum and stainless steel parts including the exhaust system Even the thermally in duced discoloring of stainless 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...

Page 84: ...k that has an OFF posi tion Turn the fuel cock lever to OFF 3 Drain the carburetor float cham bers by loosening the drain bolts this will prevent fuel deposits from building up Pour the drained fuel into the fuel tank 4 Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer if available to prevent the fuel tank from rusting and the fuel from deteriorating 5 Perform the following steps to pro tect the cylin...

Page 85: ...els 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 moisture from entering them 9 Remove the battery and fully charge it Store it in a cool dry place and charge it once a month Do not store the battery in an ex cessively cold or warm place less than 0 C ...

Page 86: ...r SAE20W50 Recommended engine oil grade API service SE SF SG type or higher Engine oil quantity Without oil filter element replacement 3 00 L 3 17 US qt 2 64 Imp qt With oil filter element replacement 3 10 L 3 28 US qt 2 73 Imp qt Final gear oil Type SAE80 API GL 4 Hypoid gear oil Quantity 0 19 L 0 20 US qt 0 17 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Dry element Fuel Recommended fuel Unleaded gasoli...

Page 87: ...el XVS1100 BRIDGESTONE EXEDRA G546G XVS1100A BRIDGESTONE EXEDRA G702 Loading Maximum load XVS1100 200 kg 441 lb XVS1100A 203 kg 448 lb Total weight of rider passenger cargo and accessories Tire air pressure measured on cold tires Loading condition 0 90 kg 0 198 lb Front XVS1100 200 kPa 29 psi 2 00 kgf cm XVS1100A 225 kPa 33 psi 2 25 kgf cm Rear XVS1100 225 kPa 33 psi 2 25 kgf cm XVS1100A 250 kPa 3...

Page 88: ...lb Bulb voltage wattage quantity Headlight 12 V 60 W 55 0 W 1 Tail brake light 12 V 5 0 W 21 0 W 1 Front turn signal light 12 V 21 0 W 2 Rear turn signal light 12 V 21 0 W 2 Auxiliary light XVS1100A 12 V 4 0 W 1 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 light 12 V 1 7 W 1 Turn signal indicator light 12 V 1 7 W 1 Engine...

Page 89: ...INFORMATION EAU26381 Key identification number XVS1100 XVS1100A 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 1 Key identification number 1 Key ...

Page 90: ...U26570 Motorcycle noise regulation for Australia TAMPERING WITH NOISE CON TROL SYSTEM PROHIBITED Owners are warned that the law may prohibit a The removal or rendering inopera tive by any person other than for purposes of maintenance repair or replacement of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the pur pose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ulti...

Page 91: ...S1100A 3 4 Immobilizer system XVS1100A 3 1 Indicator and warning lights 3 4 K Key identification number 9 1 L Labels location of 1 5 Luggage strap holders 3 19 M Main switch steering lock XVS1100 3 2 Main switch steering lock XVS1100A 3 2 Model label 9 2 N Neutral indicator light 3 4 Noise regulation for Australia 9 2 O Oil level warning light 3 4 P Panel removing and installing 6 6 Parking 5 6 Pa...

Page 92: ...6 32 Troubleshooting chart 6 33 Turn signal indicator light 3 4 Turn signal light bulb or tail brake light bulb replacing 6 31 Turn signal switch 3 6 V Valve clearance 6 13 Vehicle identification number 9 1 W Wheel bearings checking 6 27 Wheels XVS1100 6 18 Wheels XVS1100A 6 18 U3B820E0 book Page 2 Tuesday April 12 2005 9 43 AM ...

Page 93: ...U3B820E0 book Page 3 Tuesday April 12 2005 9 43 AM ...

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