2000 YAMAHA XVS1100A warning

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-13
6
EAU00635
Adjusting the throttle cable
free play The throttle cable free play should
measure 4–6 mm at the throttle grip.
Periodically check the throttle cable
free play and, if necessary, have a
Yamaha dealer adjust it.
EAU00637
Adjusting the valve clearance The valve clearance changes with use,
resulting in improper air-fuel mixture
and/or engine noise. To prevent this
from occurring, the valve clearance
must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
EAU00647
Tires To ensure maximum performance as
well as the long and safe operation of
your motorcycle, note the following
points regarding the specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted
before each ride.
EW000082
WARNING
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The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the temperature
of the tires equals the ambient
temperature).
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The tire air pressure must be
adjusted in accordance with the
riding speed and with the total
weight of rider, passenger, car-
go, and accessories approved
for this model.
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6 XVS1100
CE-01E
CE-07EXVS1100ACE-01E
CE-07EEWA00012
WARNING
@ Because loading has an enormous
impact on the handling, braking,
performance and safety characteris-
tics of your motorcycle, you should
keep the following precautions in
mind. l
NEVER OVERLOAD THE
MOTORCYCLE! Operation of an
overloaded motorcycle may re-
sult in tire damage, loss of con-
trol, or severe injury. Make sure
that the total weight of rider,
passenger, cargo, and accesso-
ries does not exceed the speci-
fied maximum load for the
vehicle.
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Do not carry along loosely
packed items, which can shift
during a ride.
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Securely pack the heaviest
items close to the center of the
motorcycle and distribute the
weight evenly on both sides.
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Adjust the suspension and tire
air pressure with regard to the
load.
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Check the tire condition and air
pressure before each ride.
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Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Load* Front Rear
Up to 90 kg*200 kPa
2.00 kg/cm
2
2.00 bar225 kPa
2.25 kg/cm
2
2.25 bar
90 kg–maximum*225 kPa
2.25 kg/cm
2
2.25 bar250 kPa
2.50 kg/cm
2
2.50 bar
Maximum load*201 kg (except for D, A, SF)
200 kg (only for D, A, SF)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Load* Front Rear
Up to 90 kg*225 kPa
2.25 kg/cm
2
2.25 bar225 kPa
2.25 kg/cm
2
2.25 bar
90 kg–maximum*225 kPa
2.25 kg/cm
2
2.25 bar250 kPa
2.50 kg/cm
2
2.50 bar
Maximum load* 200 kg
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories
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6Tire inspection
The tires must be checked before each
ride. If the center tread depth reaches
the specified limit, if the tire has a nail
or glass fragments in it, or if the side-
wall is cracked, have a Yamaha dealer
replace the tire immediately.
CE-08ENOTE:@ The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always comply
with the local regulations. @
EW000079
WARNING
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Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Besides
being illegal, operating the
motorcycle with excessively
worn tires decreases riding sta-
bility and can lead to loss of
control.
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The replacement of all wheel-
and brake-related parts, includ-
ing the tires, should be left to a
Yamaha dealer, who has the
necessary professional knowl-
edge and experience.
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Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with tube
tires.
EW000078
WARNING
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The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and design,
otherwise the handling charac-
teristics of the motorcycle can-
not be guaranteed.
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After extensive tests, only the
tires listed below have been ap-
proved for this model by
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
@CE-10E
CE-10E
1. Sidewall
a. Tread depthMinimum tire tread depth
(front and rear)1.6 mm
FRONT (XVS1100)
Manufacturer Size Type
Dunlop 110/90-18 61S K555F
Bridgestone 110/90-18 61S EXEDRA L309
REAR (XVS1100)
Manufacturer Size Type
Dunlop 170/80-15M/C 77S K555
Bridgestone 170/80-15M/C 77S EXEDRA G546
FRONT (XVS1100A)
Manufacturer Size Type
Dunlop 130/90-16 67S D404F
REAR (XVS1100A)
Manufacturer Size Type
Dunlop 170/80-15M/C 77S D404G
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6
EAU00681
WARNING
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Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Besides
being illegal, operating the mo-
torcycle with excessively worn
tires decreases riding stability
and can lead to loss of control.
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The replacement of all wheel-
and brake-related parts, includ-
ing the tires, should be left to a
Yamaha dealer, who has the
necessary professional knowl-
edge and experience.
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It is not recommended to patch
a punctured tube. If unavoid-
able, however, patch the tube
very carefully and replace it as
soon as possible with a
high-quality product.
@
EAU00685
Spoke wheels To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motorcy-
cle, note the following points regarding
the specified wheels.l
The wheel rims should be checked
for cracks, bends or warpage, and
the spokes for looseness or dam-
age before each ride. If any dam-
age is found, have a Yamaha
dealer replace the wheel. Do not
attempt even the smallest repair to
the wheel. A deformed or cracked
wheel must be replaced.
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The wheel should be balanced
whenever either the tire or wheel
has been changed or replaced. An
unbalanced wheel can result in
poor performance, adverse han-
dling characteristics, and a short-
ened tire life.
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Ride at moderate speeds after
changing a tire since the tire sur-
face must first be “broken in” for it
to develop its optimal characteris-
tics.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-18
6 1. Loosen the locknut at the brake le-
ver.
2. To increase the brake lever free
play, turn the adjusting bolt in di-
rection
a. To decrease the brake
lever free play, turn the adjusting
bolt in direction
b.
3. Tighten the locknut.
EW000099
WARNING
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After adjusting the brake lever
free play, check the free play
and make sure that the brake is
working properly.
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A soft or spongy feeling in the
brake lever can indicate the
presence of air in the hydraulic
system. If there is air in the hy-
draulic system, have a Yamaha
dealer bleed the system before
operating the motorcycle. Air in
the hydraulic system will dimin-
ish the braking performance,
which may result in loss of con-
trol and an accident.
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1. Locknut
2. Brake lever free play adjusting bolt
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6
EAU01746*
Adjusting the brake pedal
position The top of the brake pedal should be
positioned approximately 82 mm
(XVS1100) or 98.5 mm (XVS1100A)
above the top of the footrest as shown.
Periodically check the brake pedal po-
sition and, if necessary, have a
Yamaha dealer adjust it.
EW000109
WARNING
@ A soft or spongy feeling in the brake
pedal can indicate the presence of
air in the hydraulic system. If there
is air in the hydraulic system, have a
Yamaha dealer bleed the system be-
fore operating the motorcycle. Air in
the hydraulic system will diminish
the braking performance, which
may result in loss of control and an
accident. @
EAU00713
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch The rear brake light switch, which is ac-
tivated by the brake pedal, is properly
adjusted when the brake light comes
on just before braking takes effect. If
necessary, adjust the brake light switch
as follows.
Turn the adjusting nut while holding the
rear brake light switch in place. To
make the brake light come on earlier,
turn the adjusting nut in direction
a. To
make the brake light come on later,
turn the adjusting nut in direction
b.
a. Distance between brake pedal and footrestXVS1100
a. Distance between brake pedal and footrestXVS1100A
1. Brake light switch
2. Adjusting nut
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-22
6
EAU00742
Changing the brake fluid Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. In addition, have the oil seals
of the brake master cylinders and cali-
pers as well as the brake hoses re-
placed at the intervals listed below or
whenever they are damaged or leak-
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Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
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Brake hoses: Replace every four
years.
EAU02962
Checking and lubricating the
cables The operation of all control cables and
the condition of the cables should be
checked before each ride, and the ca-
bles and cable ends should be lubricat-
ed if necessary. If a cable is damaged
or does not move smoothly, have a
Yamaha dealer check or replace it.
EW000112
WARNING
@ Damage to the outer sheath may in-
terfere with proper cable operation
and will cause the inner cable to
rust. Replace a damaged cable as
soon as possible to prevent unsafe
conditions. @
EAU03197
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable The operation of the throttle grip and
the condition of the throttle cable
should be checked before each ride,
and the cable should be lubricated or
replaced if necessary.NOTE:@ Since the throttle grip must be removed
to access the throttle cable end, the
throttle grip and the cable should al-
ways be lubricated at the same time. @1. Remove the throttle grip by remov-
ing the screws.
2. Disconnect the throttle cable, hold
it up, and then apply several drops
of oil to the cable end, allowing it to
trickle into the sheath.
3. Connect the throttle cable, and
then grease the inside of the throt-
tle grip housing. Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
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EAU03165
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand The operation of the sidestand should
be checked before each ride, and the
sidestand pivot and metal-to-metal
contact surfaces should be lubricated if
necessary.
EW000113
WARNING
@ If the sidestand does not move up
and down smoothly, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair it. @
EAU02939
Checking the front fork The condition and operation of the front
fork must be checked as follows at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
EW000115
WARNING
@ Securely support the motorcycle so
that there is no danger of it falling
over. @Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.To check the operation
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
EC000098
CAUTION:@ If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it. @
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
(all-purpose grease)
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