2001 YAMAHA XVS1100A engine oil

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7-MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGECare While the open design of a motorcycle
reveals the attractiveness of the tech-
nology, it also makes it more vulnera-
ble. Rust and corrosion can develop
even if high-quality components are
used. A rusty exhaust pipe may go un-
noticed on a car, however, it detracts
from the overall appearance of a
motorcycle. Frequent and proper care
does not only comply with the terms of
the warranty, but it will also keep your
motorcycle looking good, extend its life
and optimize its performance.Before cleaning
1. Cover the muffler outlets with plas-
tic bags after the engine has
cooled down.
2. Make sure that all caps and covers
as well as all electrical couplers
and connectors, including the
spark plug caps, are tightly
installed.
3. Remove extremely stubborn dirt,
like oil burnt onto the crankcase,
with a degreasing agent and a
brush, but never apply such prod-
ucts onto seals, gaskets and
wheel axles. Always rinse the dirt
and degreaser off with water.Cleaning
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CAUTION:_ l
Avoid using strong acidic wheel
cleaners, especially on spoked
wheels. If such products are
used on hard-to-remove dirt, do
not leave the cleaner on the af-
fected area any longer than in-
structed. Also, thoroughly rinse
the area off with water, immedi-
ately dry it, and then apply a
corrosion protection spray.
l
Improper cleaning can damage
windshields, cowlings, panels
and other plastic parts. Use
only a soft, clean cloth or
sponge with mild detergent and
water to clean plastic.
l
Do not use any harsh chemical
products on plastic parts. Be
sure to avoid using cloths or
sponges which have been in
contact with strong or abrasive
cleaning products, solvent or
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71. Clean the motorcycle with cold
water and a mild detergent, after
the engine has cooled down.
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CAUTION:_ Do not use warm water since it in-
creases the corrosive action of the
salt. _2. After drying the motorcycle, apply
a corrosion protection spray on all
metal, including chrome- and nick-
el-plated, surfaces to prevent cor-
rosion.After cleaning
1. Dry the motorcycle with a chamois
or an absorbing cloth.
2. Use a chrome polish to shine
chrome, aluminum and stainless-
steel parts, including the exhaust
system. (Even the thermally in-
duced discoloring of stainless-
steel exhaust systems can be re-
moved through polishing.)
3. To prevent corrosion, it is recom-
mended to apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray on all metal,
including chrome- and nickel-plat-
ed, surfaces.
4. Use spray oil as a universal clean-
er to remove any remaining dirt.
5. Touch up minor paint damage
caused by stones, etc.
6. Wax all painted surfaces.
7. Let the motorcycle dry completely
before storing or covering it.
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WARNING
_ l
Make sure that there is no oil or
wax on the brakes or tires.
l
If necessary, clean the brake
discs and brake linings with a
regular brake disc cleaner or ac-
etone, and wash the tires with
warm water and a mild deter-
gent. Before riding at higher
speeds, test the motorcycle’s
braking performance and cor-
nering behavior.
_
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CAUTION:_ l
Apply spray oil and wax spar-
ingly and make sure to wipe off
any excess.
l
Never apply oil or wax to any
rubber and plastic parts, but
treat them with a suitable care
product.
l
Avoid using abrasive polishing
compounds as they will wear
away the paint.
_NOTE:_ Consult a Yamaha dealer for advice on
what products to use. _
Storage Short-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover.
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CAUTION:_ l
Storing the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated room or cover-
ing it with a tarp, while it is still
wet, will allow water and humid-
ity to seep in and cause rust.
l
To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chemi-
cals are stored.
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Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for
several months:
1. Follow all the instructions in the
“Care” section of this chapter.
2. For motorcycles equipped with a
fuel cock that has an “OFF” posi-
tion: Turn the fuel cock lever to
“OFF”.
3. Drain the carburetor float cham-
bers by loosening the drain bolts;
this will prevent fuel deposits from
building up. Pour the drained fuel
into the fuel tank.
4. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
5. Perform the following steps to pro-
tect the cylinders, piston rings, etc.
from corrosion.
a. Remove the spark plug caps and
spark plugs.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil
into each spark plug bore.
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7c. Install the spark plug caps onto the
spark plugs, and then place the
spark plugs on the cylinder head
so that the electrodes are ground-
ed. (This will limit sparking during
the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times
with the starter. (This will coat the
cylinder walls with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug caps from
the spark plugs, and then install
the spark plugs and the spark plug
caps.
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WARNING
_ To prevent damage or injury from
sparking, make sure to ground the
spark plug electrodes while turning
the engine over. _6. Lubricate all control cables and
the pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the sidestand/
centerstand.7. Check and, if necessary, correct
the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
8. Cover the muffler outlets with plas-
tic bags to prevent moisture from
entering them.
9. Remove the battery and fully
charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a month.
Do not store the battery in an ex-
cessively cold or warm place (less
than 0 °C or more than 30 °C). For
more information on storing the
battery, see page 6-27.
NOTE:_ Make any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle. _
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8-SPECIFICATIONSSpecifications CS-01E
Model XVS1100/XVS1100A
Dimensions
XVS1100
Overall length 2,405 mm
Overall width 895 mm
Overall height 1,095 mm
Seat height 690 mm
Wheelbase 1,640 mm
Ground clearance 145 mm
Minimum turning radius 3,200 mm
XVS1100A
Overall length 2,465 mm
Overall width 945 mm
Overall height 1,095 mm
Seat height 710 mm
Wheelbase 1,645 mm
Ground clearance 145 mm
Minimum turning radius 3,300 mm
Basic weight (with oil and full
fuel tank)
XVS1100275 kg
XVS1100A288 kgEngine
Engine type Air-cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement V type 2-cylinder
Displacement 1,063 cm
3
Bore ´ stroke 95.0 ´ 75.0 mm
Compression ratio 8.3:1
Star ting system Electric star ter
Lubrication system Wet sump
Engine oil
Ty p e
Recommended engine oil
classification API Service SE, SF, SG or
higher
-20 -10 0
10 20 30
40
50 ˚C
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40
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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 Hypoid gear oil SAE 80
(API GL4) or multigrade hypoid
gear oil SAE 80W-90
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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Bulb voltage, wattage ´ quantity
Headlight 12 V, 60/55 W ´ 1
Auxiliary light 12 V, 4 W ´ 1
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21 W ´ 1
Turn signal light 12 V, 21 W ´ 4
Meter lighting 14 V, 1.4 W ´ 2
Oil level warning light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
Neutral indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
Turn signal indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
Engine trouble warning light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
High beam indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
Fuses
Main fuse 30 A
Signaling system fuse 10 A
Odometer fuse 5 A
Ignition fuse 10 A
Headlight fuse 15 A
Carburetor heater fuse 15 A
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10-INDEXAAir filter element, cleaning ...................... 6-11
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .........................3-4BBattery ................................................... 6-26
Brake and clutch levers, checking
and lubricating ..................................... 6-23
Brake and shift pedals, checking
and lubricating ..................................... 6-23
Brake fluid, changing ............................. 6-22
Brake fluid level, checking...................... 6-21
Brake lever...............................................3-6
Brake lever free play, adjusting .............. 6-17
Brake light switch, adjusting ................... 6-19
Brake pads, checking............................. 6-20
Brake pedal..............................................3-7
Brake pedal position, adjusting .............. 6-19CCables, checking and lubricating............ 6-22
Carburetors, adjusting............................ 6-12
Care.........................................................7-1
Clutch lever ..............................................3-5
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............. 6-17
Conversion table ......................................8-6DDimmer switch .........................................3-4EEngine break-in........................................5-5
Engine oil and oil filter element.................6-7
Engine, starting a warm ...........................5-3
Engine stop switch ...................................3-5
Engine trouble warning light .................... 3-3FFinal gear oil ............................................ 6-9
Front fork, checking ............................... 6-24
Fuel ......................................................... 3-8
Fuel cock ................................................. 3-9
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ......... 5-4
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-7
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-28HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-4
Headlight bulb, replacing ....................... 6-30
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-13
High beam indicator light ......................... 3-3
Horn switch ............................................. 3-4IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Idling speed, adjusting ........................... 6-12
Ignition circuit cut-off system.................. 3-19
Indicator and warning lights ..................... 3-2KKey identification number ........................ 9-1LLight switch.............................................. 3-5
Luggage strap holders ........................... 3-18MMain switch/steering lock ......................... 3-1
Model label .............................................. 9-2
NNeutral indicator light ...............................3-2OOil level warning light ...............................3-2PPart locations............................................. 2-1
Panel, removing and installing..................6-5
Parking.....................................................5-5
Pass switch ..............................................3-4
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .....................................6-2
Pre-operation check list ............................4-1SSafety information ..................................... 1-1
Seats (XVS1100) ...................................3-11
Passenger seat.................................3-11
Rider seat .........................................3-11
Seats (XVS1100A) .................................3-12
Passenger seat.................................3-12
Rider seat .........................................3-13
Shifting .....................................................5-3
Shift pedal (XVS1100)..............................3-6
Shift pedal (XVS1100A) ...........................3-6
Shift points (for Switzerland only) .............5-4
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ......3-15
Sidestand ...............................................3-18
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .......6-24
Spark plugs, checking ..............................6-6
Specifications ...........................................8-1
Speedometer unit.....................................3-3
Starter (choke) lever...............................3-10
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