PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-10
6 To check the final gear oil level
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.
NOTE:@ l
The final gear oil level must be
checked on a cold engine.
l
Make sure that the motorcycle is
positioned straight up when check-
ing the oil level. A slight tilt to the
side can result in a false reading.
@2. Remove the oil filler bolt, and then
check the oil level 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. Install the final gear oil drain bolt,
and then tighten it to the specified
torque.
4. Add the recommended final gear
oil to the brim of the filler hole.
NOTE:@ GL4 is a quality rating. Hypoid gear oils
rated GL5 or GL6 may also be used. @5. Install and tighten the filler bolt to
the specified torque.
6. Check the final gear case for oil
leakage. If oil is leaking, check for
the cause.
1. Final gear oil drain bolt
2. Final gear oil filler bolt
3. Proper oil level
Tightening torque:
Final gear oil drain bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kg)
Recommended final gear oil:
Hypoid gear oil SAE 80 (API GL4)
or multigrade hypoid gear oil SAE
80W-90
Oil quantity:
0.2 L
Tightening torque:
Final gear oil filler bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kg)
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10-INDEXAAir filter element, cleaning ...................... 6-11
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .........................3-4BBattery ................................................... 6-26
Brake and clutch levers, checking
and lubricating ..................................... 6-23
Brake and shift pedals, checking
and lubricating ..................................... 6-23
Brake fluid, changing ............................. 6-22
Brake fluid level, checking...................... 6-21
Brake lever...............................................3-6
Brake lever free play, adjusting .............. 6-17
Brake light switch, adjusting ................... 6-19
Brake pads, checking............................. 6-20
Brake pedal..............................................3-7
Brake pedal position, adjusting .............. 6-19CCables, checking and lubricating............ 6-22
Carburetors, adjusting............................ 6-12
Care.........................................................7-1
Clutch lever ..............................................3-5
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............. 6-17
Controls and instruments
(XVS1100/XVS1100A)...........................2-5
Conversion table ......................................8-6EEngine break-in........................................5-5
Engine oil and oil filter element.................6-7
Engine, starting a warm ...........................5-3
FFinal gear oil ............................................ 6-9
Front fork, checking ............................... 6-24
Fuel ......................................................... 3-8
Fuel cock ................................................. 3-9
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ......... 5-4
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-8
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-27HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-4
Dimmer switch ................................... 3-4
Engine stop switch ............................. 3-5
Horn switch ........................................ 3-4
Light switch ........................................ 3-5
Pass switch ........................................ 3-4
Start switch ........................................ 3-5
Turn signal switch .............................. 3-4
Headlight bulb, replacing ....................... 6-29
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-13IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Idling speed, adjusting ........................... 6-12
Ignition circuit cut-off system.................. 3-19
Indicator lights ......................................... 3-2
Engine trouble warning light ............... 3-3
High beam indicator light .................... 3-3
Neutral indicator light.......................... 3-2
Oil level warning light ......................... 3-2
Turn signal indicator light ................... 3-2KKey identification number ........................ 9-1
LLeft view (XVS1100) ................................2-1
Left view (XVS1100A) ..............................2-3
Luggage strap holders ...........................3-18MMain switch/steering lock .........................3-1
Model label ..............................................9-2PPanel, removing and installing..................6-5
Parking.....................................................5-5
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .....................................6-2
Pre-operation check list ............................4-1RRight view (XVS1100) ..............................2-2
Right view (XVS1100A)............................2-4SSeats (XVS1100) ...................................3-11
Passenger seat.................................3-11
Rider seat .........................................3-11
Seats (XVS1100A) .................................3-12
Passenger seat.................................3-12
Rider seat .........................................3-13
Shifting .....................................................5-3
Shift pedal (XVS1100)..............................3-6
Shift pedal (XVS1100A) ...........................3-6
Shift points (for Switzerland only) .............5-4
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ......3-15
Sidestand ...............................................3-18
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .......6-24
Spark plugs, checking ..............................6-6
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INDEX
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer unit .................................... 3-3
Starter (choke) lever .............................. 3-10
Starting a cold engine .............................. 5-1
Steering, checking ................................. 6-25
Storage.................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment ............................ 3-14TThrottle cable free play, adjusting .......... 6-13
Throttle grip and cable, checking
and lubricating ..................................... 6-22
Tires ...................................................... 6-13
Tool kit..................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting..................................... 6-31
Troubleshooting chart ............................ 6-32
Turn signal or tail/brake light bulb,
replacing ............................................. 6-30VValve clearance, adjusting ..................... 6-13
Vehicle identification number ................... 9-1WWheel bearings, checking...................... 6-25
Wheels .................................................. 6-16
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