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.
_
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with tube
tires.
EW000078
WARNING
_ l
The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and de-
sign, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the motor-
cycle cannot 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. Tire sidewall
a. Tire tread depthMinimum tire tread depth
(front and rear)1.6 mm
FRONT (XVS1100)
Manufacturer Size Model
Dunlop 110/90-18 61S K555F
Bridgestone 110/90-18 61S EXEDRA L309
REAR (XVS1100)
Manufacturer Size Model
Dunlop 170/80-15 M/C 77S K555
Bridgestone 170/80-15 M/C 77S EXEDRA G546
FRONT (XVS1100A)
Manufacturer Size Model
Dunlop 130/90-16 67S D404F
REAR (XVS1100A)
Manufacturer Size Model
Dunlop 170/80-15 M/C 77S D404G
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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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