2000 YAMAHA XVS1100 transmission oil

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-2
3
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(Parking)
The steering is locked in this position,
and the taillight and auxiliary light come
on but all other circuits are off. The key
can be removed in this position.
To use the parking position, first lock
the steering, then turn the key to “ ”.
Do not use this position for an extend-
ed length of time as the battery may
discharge.
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Indicator lights
EAU01680*
1. Oil level indicator light “ ”
This indicator light will come on if the oil
level is low. To check that the oil level
indicator light is working properly:
Turn the main switch to “ON”. If the oil
level indicator light does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer inspect the
electrical circuit.
NOTE:@ Even if the oil is filled to the specified
level, the oil level indicator light may
flicker when riding on a slope or during
sudden acceleration or deceleration,
but this is normal. @
EAU00061
2. Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator comes on when the
transmission is in neutral.
EAU00057
3. Turn indicator light “ ”
This indicator flashes when the turn
switch is moved to the left or right.
1. Oil level indicator light “ ”
2. Neutral indicator light “ ”
3. Turn indicator light “ ”
4. Engine trouble indicator light “ ”
5. High beam indicator light “ ”
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-3
51. Turn the fuel cock to “ON”.
2. Turn the main switch to “ON” and
the engine stop switch to “ ”.
3. Shift transmission into neutral.
NOTE:@ When the transmission is in neutral, the
neutral indicator light should be on. If
the light does not come on, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect it. @
4. Turn on the starter (choke) and
completely close the throttle grip.
5. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.NOTE:@ If the engine fails to start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, then
try again. Each attempt should be as
short as possible to preserve the bat-
tery. Do not crank the engine more
than 10 seconds on any one attempt. @
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CAUTION:@ The oil level indicator light should
come on for 2 to 3 seconds when the
main switch is turned to “ON” and
then should go off. If the indicator
light flickers or remains on, immedi-
ately stop the engine and check the
engine oil level and for oil leakage. If
necessary, fill the engine with oil
and check to see that the oil level in-
dicator light goes off. If the light
does not go off even with sufficient
oil in the crankcase or the light does
not come on when the main switch
is turned to “ON”, consult a Yamaha
dealer. @
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
Final gear oil
Type SAE80API “GL-4” Hypoid Gear
Oil
Quantity 0.2 L
Air filterDry type element
Fuel
Type Regular unleaded gasoline
Fuel tank capacity 17 L
Reserve amount 4.5 L
Carburetor
Type ´ quantity BSR37 ´ 2
Manufacturer MIKUNI
Spark plug
Type/Manufacturer BPR7ES / NGK or
W22EPR-U / DENSO
Gap 0.7 ~ 0.8 mm
Clutch typeWet, multiple-disc
Transmission
Primary reduction system Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio 1.660
Secondary reduction system Shaft drive
Secondary reduction ratio 2.875
Transmission type Constant mesh 5-speed
Operation Left foot operationGear ratio
1st 2.353
2nd 1.667
3rd 1.286
4th 1.032
5th 0.853
Chassis
Frame type Double cradle
Caster angle 33°
Trail 136 mm
Tires
Front
Type Tube
Size 110/90-18 61S
Manufacturer/model Bridgestone / L309
Dunlop / K555F
Rear
Type Tube
Size 170/80-15 M/C 77S
Manufacturer/model Bridgestone / G546
Dunlop / K555
Maximum load* 201 kg (except for G, A, SF)
200 kg (for G, A, SF)
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