2000 YAMAHA XVS1100 ESP

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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WARNING
@ This shock absorber contains high-
ly pressurized nitrogen gas. Read
and understand the following infor-
mation before handling the shock
absorber. The manufacturer cannot
be held responsible for property
damage or personal injury that may
result from improper handling.l
Do not tamper with or attempt to
open the cylinder assembly.
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Do not subject the shock ab-
sorber to an open flame or other
high heat source. This may
cause the unit to explode due to
excessive gas pressure.
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Do not deform or damage the
cylinder in any way. Cylinder
damage will result in poor
damping performance.
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Take your shock absorber to a
Yamaha dealer for any service.
@
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Luggage strap holdersThere is a luggage strap holder located
at each passenger footrest.
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SidestandThis model is equipped with an ignition
circuit cut-off system. The motorcycle
must not be ridden when the sidestand
is down. The sidestand is located on
the left side of the frame. (Refer to
page 5-1 for an explanation of this sys-
tem.)
EW000044
WARNING
@ This motorcycle must not be operat-
ed with the sidestand in the down po-
sition. If the stand is not properly
retracted, it could contact the ground
and distract the operator, resulting in
a possible loss of control. Yamaha
has designed into this motorcycle a
lockout system to assist the operator
in fulfilling the responsibility of re-
tracting the sidestand. Please check
carefully the operating instructions
listed below and if there is any indi-
cation of a malfunction, return the
motorcycle to a Yamaha dealer im-
mediately for repair. @
1. Luggage strap holder (´ 2)
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4-1
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4-PRE-OPERATION CHECKSOwners are personally responsible for their vehicle’s condition. Your motorcycle’s vital functions can start to deteriorate
quickly and unexpectedly, even if it remains unused (for instance, if it is exposed to the elements). Any damage, fluid leak or
loss of tire pressure could have serious consequences. Therefore, it is very important that, in addition to a thorough visual in-
spection, you check the following points before each ride.
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PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Front brake• Check operation, free play, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
• Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.6-16 ~ 6-20
Rear brake• Check operation, free play, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
• Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.6-17 ~ 6-20
Clutch• Check operation condition and free play.
• Adjust if necessary.6-15
Throttle grip and housing• Check for smooth operation.
• Lubricate if necessary.6-12, 6-20
Engine oil• Check oil level.
• Fill with oil if necessary.6-7 ~ 6-9
Final gear oil• Check vehicle for leakage. 6-9 ~ 6-10
Wheels and tires• Check tire pressure, wear, damage and spoke tightness.
• Tighten spokes if necessary.6-13 ~ 6-15
Control cable• Check for smooth operation.
• Lubricate if necessary.6-20
Brake and shift pedal shafts• Check for smooth operation.
• Lubricate if necessary.6-21
Brake and clutch lever pivots• Check for smooth operation.
• Lubricate if necessary.6-21
Sidestand pivot• Check for smooth operation.
• Lubricate if necessary.6-21
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-4
5 6. After starting the engine, move the
starter (choke) halfway back.
NOTE:@ For maximum engine life, never accel-
erate hard with a cold engine! @7. After the engine is warm, turn off
the starter (choke) completely.NOTE:@ The engine is warm when it responds
normally to the throttle with the starter
(choke) turned off. @
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Starting a warm engineThe starter (choke) is not required
when the engine is warm.
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CAUTION:@ See the “Engine break-in” section
prior to operating the motorcycle for
the first time. @
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-11
64. Install the air filter on the air filter
case as shown.
5. Install the air filter case cover.
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CAUTION:@ l
Make sure the air filter is prop-
erly seated in the air filter case.
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The engine should never be run
without the air filter installed.
Excessive piston and/or cylin-
der wear may result.
@
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Carburetor adjustmentThe carburetors are important parts of
the engine and require very sophisti-
cated adjustment. Most adjustments
should be left to a Yamaha dealer who
has the professional knowledge and
experience to do so. However, the idle
speed may be adjusted by the owner
as part of routine maintenance.
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CAUTION:@ The carburetors were set at the
Yamaha factory after many tests. If
they are changed, poor engine per-
formance and damage may result.
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Idle speed adjustmentNOTE:@ A diagnostic tachometer must be used
for this procedure. @1. Attach the tachometer. Start the
engine and warm it up for a few
minutes at approximately 1,000 to
2,000 r/min. Occasionally rev the
engine to 4,000 to 5,000 r/min.
The engine is warm when it quick-
ly responds to the throttle.
1. Air filter
2. Projection
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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CAUTION:@ l
Avoid using strong acidic wheel
cleaners, especially on spoked
wheels. If you do use such
products for hard-to-remove
dirt, do not leave it on any long-
er than instructed, then thor-
oughly rinse it off with water,
immediately dry the area and
apply a corrosion protection
spray.
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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.
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Do not use any harsh chemical
products on plastic parts. Be
sure to avoid using cloths or
sponges which have been in
contact with strong or abrasive
cleaning products, solvent or
thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust re-
movers or inhibitors, brake flu-
id, antifreeze or electrolyte.
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Do not use high-pressure wash-
ers or steam-jet cleaners since
they cause water seepage and
deterioration in the following ar-
eas: seals (of wheel bearings,
swingarm bearings, forks and
brakes), electric components
(couplers, connectors, instru-
ments, switches and lights),
breather hoses and vents.
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For motorcycles equipped with
a windshield: Do not use strong
cleaners or hard sponges as
they will cause dulling or
scratching. Some cleaning
compounds for plastic may
leave scratches on the wind-
shield. Test the product on a
small hidden part of the wind-
shield to make sure they do not
leave any marks. If the wind-
shield is scratched, use a quali-
ty plastic polishing compound
after washing.
@After riding in the rain, near the sea oron salt-sprayed roadsSince sea salt or salt sprayed on the
roads in the winter are extremely corro-
sive in combination with water, carry
out the following steps after each ride
in the rain, near the sea or on salt-
sprayed roads. (Salt sprayed in the
winter may remain on the roads well
into spring.)
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