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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-17
3
5. To increase the spring preload
and thereby harden the suspen-
sion, turn the adjusting ring in di-
rection
a. To decrease the spring
preload and thereby soften the
suspension, turn the adjusting ring
in direction
b.
NOTE:@ l
Align the appropriate notch in the
adjusting ring with the position in-
dicator on the shock absorber.
l
Use the special wrench included in
the owner’s tool kit to make the ad-
justment.
CI-01E6. Install the mudguard and ignitor
unit panel by installing the quick
fasteners.NOTE:@ To install a quick fastener, push the pin
back so that it will protrude from the
fastener head, and then insert the fas-
tener and push the protruding pin in un-
til it is flush with the fastener head. @7. Install the rider seat.
EAU00315
WARNING
@ This shock absorber contains high-
ly pressurized nitrogen gas. For
proper handling, read and under-
stand the following information be-
fore handling the shock absorber.
The manufacturer cannot be held re-
sponsible for property damage or
personal injury that may result from
improper handling.l
Do not tamper with or attempt to
open the gas cylinder.
l
Do not subject the shock ab-
sorber to an open flame or other
high heat sources, otherwise it
may explode due to excessive
gas pressure.
l
Do not deform or damage the
gas cylinder in any way, as this
will result in poor damping per-
formance.
l
Always have a Yamaha dealer
service the shock absorber.
@
1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Position indicator
3. Special wrench
1. Quick fastener
2. Pin
Minimum
(soft)Stan-
dardMaximum (hard)
Setting12 3 4567
After removal
Before installation
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-14
6 XVS1100
CE-01E
CE-07EXVS1100ACE-01E
CE-07EEWA00012
WARNING
_ Because loading has an enormous
impact on the handling, braking,
performance and safety characteris-
tics of your motorcycle, you should
keep the following precautions in
mind. l
NEVER OVERLOAD THE
MOTORCYCLE! Operation of an
overloaded motorcycle may re-
sult in tire damage, loss of con-
trol, or severe injury. Make sure
that the total weight of rider,
passenger, cargo, and accesso-
ries does not exceed the speci-
fied maximum load for the
vehicle.
l
Do not carry along loosely
packed items, which can shift
during a ride.
l
Securely pack the heaviest
items close to the center of the
motorcycle and distribute the
weight evenly on both sides.
l
Adjust the suspension and tire
air pressure with regard to the
load.
l
Check the tire condition and air
pressure before each ride.
_
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Load* Front Rear
Up to 90 kg200 kPa
(2.00 kg/cm
2,
2.00 bar)225 kPa
(2.25 kg/cm
2,
2.25 bar)
90 kg–maximum225 kPa
(2.25 kg/cm
2,
2.25 bar)250 kPa
(2.50 kg/cm
2,
2.50 bar)
Maximum load* 200 kg
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Load* Front Rear
Up to 90 kg225 kPa
(2.25 kg/cm
2,
2.25 bar)225 kPa
(2.25 kg/cm
2,
2.25 bar)
90 kg–maximum225 kPa
(2.25 kg/cm
2,
2.25 bar)250 kPa
(2.50 kg/cm
2,
2.50 bar)
Maximum load* 200 kg
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories
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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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