PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-15
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
@ l
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.
l
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
@ l
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.
l
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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SPECIFICATIONS
8-4
8
Wheels
XVS1100
Fron t
Type Spoke
Size 18 ´ 2.15
Rear
Type Spoke
Size 15M/C ´ MT4.50
XVS1100A
Fron t
Type Spoke
Size 16 ´ 3.00
Rear
Type Spoke
Size 15M/C ´ MT4.50
Brakes
Front
Type Dual disc brake
Operation Right hand
Fluid DOT 4
Rear
Type Single disc brake
Operation Right foot
Fluid DOT 4Suspension
Front Telescopic fork
Rear Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber
Front Coil spring / oil damper
Rear Coil spring / gas-oil damper,
spring preload adjustable
Wheel travel
Front 140 mm
Rear 113 mm
Electrical system
Ignition system T.C.I. (digital)
Charging system
Type A.C. magneto
Standard output 14 V, 350 W@ 5,000 r/min
Battery
Model GT14B-4
Voltage, capacity 12 V, 12 Ah
Headlight typeQuartz bulb (halogen)
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