INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-2
3
EAU01590
(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the taillight
and auxiliary light are on, but all other
electrical systems are off. The key can
be removed.
The steering must be locked before the
key can be turned to “ ”.
ECA00043
CAUTION:@ Do not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-
wise the battery may discharge. @
EAU00056
Indicator lights
EAU03201
Oil level warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
engine oil level is low.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked according to the fol-
lowing procedure.
1. Set the engine stop switch to “ ”
and turn the key to “ON”.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position or pull the clutch lever.3. Push the start switch. If the warn-
ing light does not come on while
pushing the start switch, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electri-
cal circuit.
NOTE:@ Even if the oil level is sufficient, the
warning light may flicker when riding on
a slope or during sudden acceleration
or deceleration, but this is not a mal-
function. @
EAU00061
Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
EAU00057
Turn signal indicator light “ ”
This indicator light flashes when the
turn signal switch is pushed to the left
or right.
1. Oil level warning light “ ”
2. Neutral indicator light “ ”
3. Turn signal indicator light “”
4. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
5. High beam indicator light “ ”
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
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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