2000 YAMAHA XVS1100 engine

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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EAU00424
Tips for reducing fuel
consumptionYour motorcycle’s fuel consumption
depends to a large extent on your
riding style. The following tips can help
reduce fuel consumption:l
Warm up the engine before riding.
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Turn off the starter (choke) as
soon as possible.
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Shift up swiftly and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
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Do not double-clutch or rev the en-
gine while shifting down and avoid
high engine speeds with no load
on the engine.
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Turn off the engine instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time, i.e. in traffic jams, at traffic
lights or railroad crossings.
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Engine break-inThere is never a more important period
in the life of your motorcycle than the
period between zero and 1,600 km. For
this reason we ask that you carefully
read the following material. Because
the engine is brand new, you must not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1,600 km. The various parts in the en-
gine wear and polish themselves to the
correct operating clearances. During
this period, prolonged full throttle oper-
ation, or any condition which might re-
sult in excessive heating of the engine,
must be avoided.
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0 ~ 1,000 km
Avoid operation above 1/3 throttle.
1,000 ~ 1,600 km
Avoid cruising speeds in excess of
1/2 throttle.
EC000056
CAUTION:@ After 1,000 km of operation, be sure
to replace the engine oil, oil filter
and final gear oil. @1,600 km and beyond
Proceed with normal riding.
EC000049
CAUTION:@ If any engine trouble should occur
during the break-in period, consult a
Yamaha dealer immediately. @
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ParkingWhen parking the motorcycle, stop the
engine and remove the ignition key.
Turn the fuel cock to “OFF” whenever
stopping the engine.
EW000058
WARNING
@ The exhaust system is hot. Park the
motorcycle in a place where pedes-
trians or children are not likely to
touch the motorcycle. Do not park
the motorcycle on a slope or soft
ground; the motorcycle may over-
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Tool kit................................................................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication ................... 6-2
Panel removal and installation .............................. 6-5
Panel A ................................................................. 6-5
Spark plugs........................................................... 6-6
Engine oil .............................................................. 6-7
Final gear oil ......................................................... 6-9
Air filter ............................................................... 6-10
Carburetor adjustment ........................................ 6-11
Idle speed adjustment ........................................ 6-11
Throttle cable free play inspection ...................... 6-12
Valve clearance adjustment ................................ 6-12
Tires .................................................................... 6-13
Wheels ................................................................ 6-15
Clutch lever free play adjustment........................ 6-15
Front brake lever free play adjustment ................ 6-16
Rear brake pedal height adjustment ................... 6-17
Brake light switch adjustment ............................. 6-17Checking the front and rear brake pads ............. 6-18
Inspecting the brake fluid level ........................... 6-19
Brake fluid replacement ..................................... 6-20
Cable inspection and lubrication ........................ 6-20
Throttle cable and grip lubrication ...................... 6-20
Brake and shift pedal lubrication ........................ 6-21
Brake and clutch lever lubrication ...................... 6-21
Sidestand lubrication.......................................... 6-21
Front fork inspection ........................................... 6-22
Steering inspection ............................................ 6-22
Wheel bearings .................................................. 6-23
Battery................................................................ 6-23
Fuse replacement .............................................. 6-25
Headlight bulb replacement ............................... 6-27
Turn signal and taillight bulb replacement .......... 6-28
Troubleshooting .................................................. 6-29
Troubleshooting chart ......................................... 6-30
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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*Wheel bearings• Check bearing for looseness or damage.
• Replace if necessary. ÖÖ
12*Swingarm• Check swingarm pivoting point for play.
• Correct if necessary.
• Lubricate with molybdenum disulfide grease every 24,000 km or
24 months (whichever comes first).ÖÖ
13*Steering bearings• Check bearing play and steering for roughness.
• Correct accordingly.
• Lubricate with lithium soap base grease every 24,000 km
or 24 months (whichever comes first).ÖÖ
14*Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
• Tighten if necessary.ÖÖ
15 Sidestand• Check operation.
• Lubricate and repair if necessary.ÖÖ
16*Sidestand switch• Check operation.
• Replace if necessary.ÖÖÖ
17*Front fork• Check operation and for oil leakage.
• Correct accordingly.ÖÖ
18*Rear shock absorber
assembly• Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.
• Replace shock absorber assembly if necessary. ÖÖ
19*Carburetors• Check engine idling speed, synchronization and starter operation.
• Adjust if necessary.ÖÖÖ
20 Engine oil• Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.
• Correct if necessary.
• Change. (Warm engine before draining.)ÖÖÖ
21 Engine oil filter element•Replace.ÖÖ NO. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSINITIAL
(1,000 km)EVERY
6,000 km
or
6 months
(whichever
comes first)12,000 km
or
12 months
(whichever
comes first)
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Spark plugsRemoval
1. Remove the rear right and front
left cylinder head covers by pulling
them outward as shown.
2. Remove the spark plug caps.
3. Use the spark plug wrench in the
tool kit to remove the spark plugs
as shown.Inspection
The spark plug is an important engine
component and is easy to inspect. The
condition of the spark plug can indicate
the condition of the engine.
Normally, all spark plugs from the
same engine should have the same
color on the white insulator around the
center electrode. The ideal color at this
point is a medium-to-light tan color for a
motorcycle that is being ridden normal-
ly. If one spark plug shows a distinctly
different color, there could be some-
thing wrong with the engine.
Do not attempt to diagnose such prob-
lems yourself. Instead, take the motor-
cycle to a Yamaha dealer. You shouldperiodically remove and inspect the
spark plugs because heat and deposits
will cause any spark plug to slowly
break down and erode. If electrode ero-
sion becomes excessive, or if carbon
and other deposits are excessive, you
should replace the spark plug with the
specified plug.1. Cylinder head cover
1. Spark plug wrench
Specified spark plug:
BPR7ES (NGK) or
W22EPR-U (DENSO)
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6Installation
1. Measure the electrode gap with a
wire thickness gauge and, if nec-
essary, adjust the gap to specifica-
tion.
2. Clean the gasket surface. Wipe off
any grime from the threads.
3. Install the spark plugs and tighten
to the specified torque.
NOTE:@ If a torque wrench is not available when
you are installing a spark plug, a good
estimate of the correct torque is 1/4 to
1/2 turn past finger tight. Have the
spark plug tightened to the specified
torque as soon as possible. @4. Install the spark plug caps and the
cylinder head covers.
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Engine oilOil level inspection
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
place and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. Warm up the engine for sev-
eral minutes.NOTE:@ Be sure the motorcycle is positioned
straight up when checking the oil level.
A slight tilt toward the side can result in
false readings. @
a. Spark plug gapSpark plug gap:
0.7 ~ 0.8 mm
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kg)
1. Oil level check window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
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6 2. With the engine stopped, check
the oil level through the level win-
dow located at the lower part of
the left side crankcase cover.
NOTE:@ Wait a few minutes until the oil level
settles before checking. @3. The oil level should be between
the maximum and minimum
marks. If the level is low, fill the en-
gine with sufficient oil to the speci-
fied level.Engine oil replacement
1. Warm up the engine for a few min-
utes.
2. Stop the engine. Place an oil pan
under the engine and remove the
oil filler cap.
3. Remove the drain bolt and drain
the oil.
4. Reinstall the drain bolt and tighten
it to the specified torque.5. Fill the engine with sufficient rec-
ommended oil. Install the oil filler
cap and tighten it.
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CAUTION:@ l
Do not put in any chemical addi-
tives. Engine oil also lubricates
the clutch and additives could
cause clutch slippage.
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Be sure no foreign material en-
ters the crankcase.
@
1. Engine oil filler cap
1. Engine oil drain boltTightening torque:
Drain bolt:
43 Nm (4.3 m·kg)
Recommended oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Total amount:
3.6 L
Periodic oil change:
3.0 L
With oil filter replacement:
3.1 L
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66. Start the engine and warm it up for
a few minutes. While warming up,
check for oil leakage. If oil leakage
is found, stop the engine immedi-
ately and check for the cause.
NOTE:@ After the engine is started, the oil level
indicator light should go off if oil is filled
to the specified level. @
EC000067
CAUTION:@ If the indicator light flickers or re-
mains on, immediately stop the en-
gine and consult with a Yamaha
dealer. @Engine oil filter replacement
It is recommended that the oil filter be
changed by an authorized Yamaha
dealer due to necessary disassembly
of components that is only covered in
the service manual.
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Final gear oil
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WARNING
@ Do not let foreign material enter the
final gear case. Be sure oil does not
get on the tire or wheel. @Oil level inspection
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
place and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. The engine should be cool at
ambient temperature.2. Remove the oil filler bolt and
check the oil level. The oil level
should be at the brim of the filler
hole. Add the recommended oil if
necessary.
Oil replacement
1. Place an oil pan under the final
gear case.
2. Remove the oil filler bolt and drain
bolt to drain the oil.
3. Install and tighten the drain bolt to
the specified torque.
4. Fill the gear case to the brim of the
filler hole with the recommended
oil.1. Final gear oil drain bolt
2. Final gear oil filler bolt
3. Proper level
Tightening torque:
Drain bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kg)
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