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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
7-3
71. Clean the motorcycle with cold
water and a mild detergent, after
the engine has cooled down.
ECA00012
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.
EWA00031
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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SPECIFICATIONS
8-4
8
Wheels
XVS1100
Fron t
Type Spoke wheel
Size 18 ´ 2.15
Rear
Type Spoke wheel
Size 15 M/C ´ MT 4.50
XVS1100A
Fron t
Type Spoke wheel
Size 16 ´ 3.00
Rear
Type Spoke wheel
Size 15 M/C ´ MT 4.50
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 Transistorized coil ignition
(digital)
Charging system
Type A.C. magneto
Standard output
XVS1100 14 V, 305 W@ 5,000 r/min
XVS1100A 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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SPECIFICATIONS
8-5
8
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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INDEX
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch .............................................. 3-5
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..................................... 6-32
Troubleshooting chart ............................ 6-33
Turn signal indicator light ......................... 3-2
Turn signal or tail/brake light bulb,
replacing ............................................. 6-31
Turn signal switch .................................... 3-4VValve clearance, adjusting ..................... 6-13
Vehicle identification number ................... 9-1WWheel bearings, checking...................... 6-25
Wheels .................................................. 6-16
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