INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3
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CAUTION:@ Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted surfac-
es or plastic parts. @
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NOTE:@ If knocking (or pinging) occurs, use
gasoline of a different brand or with a
higher octane grade. @
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Fuel cock The fuel cock supplies fuel from the
tank to the carburetors while also filter-
ing it.
The fuel cock lever positions are ex-
plained as follows and shown in the il-
lustrations.
OFF
With the fuel cock lever in this position,
fuel will not flow. Always turn the fuel
cock lever to this position when the en-
gine is not running.ON
With the fuel cock lever in this position,
fuel flows to the carburetors. Turn the
fuel cock lever to this position when
starting the engine and riding. Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a
research octane number of 91 or
higher
Fuel tank capacity:
Total amount:
17 L
Reserve amount:
4.5 L1. Pointed end positioned over “OFF”Off position
1. Pointed end positioned over “ON”Normal position
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SPECIFICATIONS
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8
Quantity
Without oil filter element
replacement3.0 L
With oil filter element
replacement3.1 L
Total amount (dry engine) 3.6 L
Final gear oil
Type SAE80, API “GL-4” hypoid gear
oil
Quantity 0.2 L
Air filterDry type element
Fuel
Type Regular unleaded gasoline
Fuel tank capacity 17 L
Fuel reserve amount 4.5 L
Carburetor
Manufacturer MIKUNI
Model ´ quantity BSR37 ´ 2
CAUTION:Be sure to use motor oils that do not contain anti-fric-
tion modifiers. Passenger car motor oils (often labeled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II”) contain anti-friction addi-
tives which will cause clutch and/or starter clutch slip-
page, resulting in reduced component life and poor
engine performance.
Spark plug
Manufacturer/model NGK / BPR7ES or
DENSO / W22EPR-U
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
Gear ratio
1st 2.353
2nd 1.667
3rd 1.286
4th 1.032
5th 0.853
Chassis
Frame type Double cradle
Caster angle 33°
Tr a i l
XVS1100 136 mm
XVS1100A 132 mm
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