2000 YAMAHA XVS1100A steering wheel

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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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6-3
6
12
*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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6-25
6
EAU00794
Checking the steering Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the pe-
riodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place a stand under the engine to
raise the front wheel off the
ground.
EW000115
WARNING
@ Securely support the motorcycle so
that there is no danger of it falling
over. @
2. Hold the lower ends of the front
fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steer-
ing.
EAU01144
Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must
be checked at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. If there is play in the wheel
hub or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the wheel bearings.
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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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