TABLE OF CONTENTS
.............................................1-1
..................2-1
..................................3-1
Left view ..........................................3-1
Right view ........................................3-3
Controls and instruments.................3-5
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS
.......................................4-1
(XVS1100AY)...............................4-1
(XVS1100Y) .................................4-2
(XVS1100AY)...............................4-2
Indicator and warning lights ............4-4
Speedometer unit ...........................4-6
Self-diagnosis device ......................4-6
Handlebar switches ........................4-7
Clutch lever .....................................4-8
Shift pedal (XVS1100Y)...................4-8
Shift pedal (XVS1100AY) ................4-9
Brake lever .....................................4-9
Brake pedal ....................................4-9
Fuel tank cap ................................4-10
Fuel ...............................................4-10
Fuel cock ......................................4-12
Starter (choke) lever .....................4-13
Seats (XVS1100Y) ........................ 4-13
Seats (XVS1100AY)...................... 4-14
Helmet holder ............................... 4-16
Storage compartment ................... 4-16
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 4-17
Luggage strap holders ................. 4-20
Sidestand ..................................... 4-20
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 4-21
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
............. 5-1
Pre-operation check list .................. 5-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS
................................. 6-1
Starting and warming up a cold
engine (XVS1100Y) ..................... 6-1
Starting and warming up a cold
engine (XVS1100AY)................... 6-2
Starting a warm engine .................. 6-3
Shifting ........................................... 6-4
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 6-5
Engine break-in .............................. 6-5
Parking ........................................... 6-6
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT
................................... 7-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 7-1
lubrication chart .......................... 7-2
the panel ..................................... 7-6
Checking the spark plugs .............. 7-6
Engine oil ....................................... 7-8
Final gear oil ................................ 7-10
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 7-11
Adjusting the carburetors ............. 7-12
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 7-12
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 7-13
Valve clearance ........................... 7-13
Tires (XVS1100Y)......................... 7-14
Tires (XVS1100AY) ...................... 7-15
Spoke wheels (XVS1100Y) .......... 7-17
Cast wheels (XVS1100AY)........... 7-17
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 7-18
Adjusting the brake lever free
play ........................................... 7-19
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ....................................... 7-20
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 7-20
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-21
Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-22
Checking and lubricating
the cables ................................. 7-22
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