2000 YAMAHA XVS1100A maintenance

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY
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2 DESCRIPTION
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3 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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4 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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5 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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6 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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7 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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8 SPECIFICATIONS
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9 CONSUMER INFORMATION
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INDEX
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1-GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY
Motorcycles are fascinating vehicles, which can give you an unsurpassed feeling of power and
freedom. However, they also impose certain limits, which you must accept; even the best motorcycle
does not ignore the laws of physics.
Regular care and maintenance are essential for preserving value and operating condition of your
motorcycle. Moreover, what is true for the motorcycle is also true for the rider: good performance
depends on being in good shape. Riding under the influence of medication, drugs and alcohol is, of
course, out of the question. Motorcycle riders—more than car drivers—must always be at their mental
and physical best. Under the influence of even small amounts of alcohol, there is a tendency to take
dangerous risks.
Protective clothing is as essential for the motorcycle rider as seat belts are for car drivers and
passengers. Always wear a complete motorcycle suit (whether made of leather or tear-resistant
synthetic materials with protectors), sturdy boots, motorcycle gloves and a properly fitting helmet.
Optimum protective wear, however, should not encourage carelessness. Although full-coverage
helmets and suits, in particular, create an illusion of total safety and protection, motorcyclists will
always be vulnerable. Riders who lack critical self-control run the risk of going too fast and are apt to
take chances. This is even more dangerous in wet weather. The good motorcyclist rides safely,
predictably and defensively—avoiding all dangers, including those caused by others.
Enjoy your ride!
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Owner’s tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart ......... 6-2
Removing and installing the panel ....................... 6-5
Checking the spark plugs .................................... 6-6
Engine oil and oil filter element ............................ 6-7
Final gear oil ........................................................ 6-9
Cleaning the air filter element ............................ 6-11
Adjusting the carburetors ................................... 6-12
Adjusting the engine idling speed ...................... 6-12
Adjusting the throttle cable free play .................. 6-13
Adjusting the valve clearance ............................ 6-13
Tires ................................................................... 6-13
Spoke wheels .................................................... 6-16
Adjusting the clutch lever free play .................... 6-17
Adjusting the brake lever free play ..................... 6-17
Adjusting the brake pedal position ..................... 6-19
Adjusting the rear brake light switch .................. 6-19
Checking the front and rear brake pads ............. 6-20
Checking the brake fluid level ............................ 6-21Changing the brake fluid ................................... 6-22
Checking and lubricating the cables ................. 6-22
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip
and cable ........................................................ 6-22
Checking and lubricating the brake and
shift pedals ...................................................... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers .................................................... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ............ 6-24
Checking the front fork ...................................... 6-24
Checking the steering ....................................... 6-25
Checking the wheel bearings ............................ 6-25
Battery ............................................................... 6-26
Replacing the fuses .......................................... 6-27
Replacing the headlight bulb ............................. 6-29
Replacing a turn signal light bulb or
the tail/brake light bulb .................................... 6-30
Troubleshooting ................................................. 6-31
Troubleshooting chart ........................................ 6-32
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6-PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Safety is an obligation of the owner.
Periodic inspection, adjustment and lu-
brication will keep your vehicle in the
safest and most efficient condition pos-
sible. The most important points of in-
spection, adjustment, and lubrication
are explained on the following pages.
The intervals given in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart
should be simply considered as a gen-
eral guide under normal riding condi-
tions. However, DEPENDING ON THE
WEATHER, TERRAIN, GEOGRAPHI-
CAL LOCATION, AND INDIVIDUAL
USE, THE MAINTENANCE INTER-
VALS MAY NEED TO BE SHORT-
ENED.
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WARNING
@ If you are not familiar with motorcy-
cle maintenance work, have a
Yamaha dealer do it for you. @
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Owner’s tool kit The owner’s tool kit is located inside
the storage compartment. (See page
3-14 for storage compartment opening
procedures.)
The service information included in this
manual and the tools provided in the
owner’s tool kit are intended to assist
you in the performance of preventive
maintenance and minor repairs. How-
ever, additional tools such as a torque
wrench may be necessary to perform
certain maintenance work correctly.
NOTE:@ If you do not have the tools or experi-
ence required for a particular job, have
a Yamaha dealer perform it for you. @
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WARNING
@ Modifications not approved by
Yamaha may cause loss of perfor-
mance and render the vehicle un-
safe for use. Consult a Yamaha
dealer before attempting any chang-
es. @
1. Owner’s tool kit
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Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart
CP-02ENO. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSInitial
1,000 kmEvery Every
Annual
check
6,000 km 12,000 km
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*Fuel line• Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage.
• Replace if necessary. ÖÖ
2*Fuel filter• Check condition.
• Replace if necessary.Ö
3 Spark plugs• Check condition.
• Clean, regap or replace if necessary.Ö
4*Valves • Check valve clearance.
• Adjust if necessary.Ö
5 Air filter• Clean or replace if necessary.Ö
6Clutch• Check operation.
• Adjust or replace cable.ÖÖ
7*Front brake• Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
(See NOTE on page 6-4.)
• Correct accordingly.
• Replace brake pads if necessary.ÖÖ Ö
8*Rear brake• Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
(See NOTE on page 6-4.)
• Correct accordingly.
• Replace brake pads if necessary.ÖÖ Ö
9*Wheels• Check balance, runout, spoke tightness and for damage.
• Tighten spokes and rebalance, replace if necessary.Ö
10*Brake hoses• Check for cracks or damage.
• Replace if necessary.ÖÖ
11*Tires• Check tread depth and for damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.Ö
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*Wheel bearings• Check bearing for looseness or damage.
• Replace if necessary. Ö
13*Swingarm• Check swingarm pivoting point for play.
• Correct if necessary.
• Lubricate with molybdenum disulfide grease every 24,000 km or
24 months (whichever comes first).Ö
14*Steering bearings• Check bearing play and steering for roughness.
• Correct accordingly.
• Lubricate with lithium soap base grease every 24,000 km or
24 months (whichever comes first).ÖÖÖ
15*Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
• Tighten if necessary.ÖÖ
16 Sidestand• Check operation.
• Lubricate and repair if necessary.ÖÖ
17*Sidestand switch• Check operation.
• Replace if necessary.ÖÖ Ö
18*Front fork• Check operation and for oil leakage.
• Correct accordingly.Ö
19*Rear shock absorber
assembly• Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.
• Replace shock absorber assembly if necessary. Ö
20*Carburetors• Check engine idling speed, synchronization and starter operation.
• Adjust if necessary.ÖÖ Ö
21 Engine oil• Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.
• Correct if necessary.
• Change. (Warm engine before draining.)ÖÖ Ö
22*Engine oil filter element•Replace.ÖÖ
23 Final gear oil• Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.
• Change oil at initial 1,000 km and thereafter every 24,000 km or
24 months (whichever comes first).ÖÖÖ
24 Moving parts and cables• Lubricate if necessary.ÖÖ NO. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSInitial
1,000 kmEvery Every
Annual
check
6,000 km 12,000 km
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* Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the service.
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The annual checks must be performed every year except if a 6,000 km or 12,000 km maintenance is performed instead.
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The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
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Hydraulic brake service
• Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
• Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinder and caliper, and change the brake fluid.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
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*Air induction system• Check the air cut valve and reed valve for damage.
• Replace the entire air induction system if necessary.Ö
26*Lights, signals and
switches• Check operation.
• Correct if necessary.
• Adjust headlight beam if necessary.ÖÖ Ö NO. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSInitial
1,000 kmEvery Every
Annual
check
6,000 km 12,000 km
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Removing and installing the
panel The panel shown above needs to be
removed to perform some of the main-
tenance jobs described in this chapter.
Refer to this section each time the pan-
el needs to be removed and installed.
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Panel A
To remove the panelRemove the bolt, and then pull the pan-
el off as shown.To install the panel
Place the panel in the original position,
and then install the bolt.
1. Panel A
1. Bolt
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