2003 YAMAHA BT1100 check engine light

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NOTE:
•The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
•Hydraulic brake service
•Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
•Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and change the brake fluid.
•Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
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ODOMETER READING (x 1,000 km)ANNUALN0. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
1 10203040CHECK
Rear suspension
•Check operation. √√√√
20*relay arm and
connecting arm
•Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.√√
pivoting points
•Check starter (choke) operation.
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*Carburators•Adjust engine idling speed and √√ √√ √ √synchronization.
22 Engine oil•Change.√√ √√ √ √
23Engine oil filter
•Replace. √√√
element
•Check oil level and vehicle for oil
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24Final gear
leakage.oil
•Change.√√√
25Moving parts and
•Lubricate.√√√√ √
cables
•Check the air cut valve and reed valve for
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*Air induction
damage.
√√√√ √
system
•Replace the entire air induction system if
necessary.
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*Lights, signals and •Check operation.
√√ √√ √ √
switches•Adjust headlight beam.

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To install a spark plug
1. Measure the spark plug gap with a
wire thickness gauge and, if neces-
sary, adjust the gap to specification.
2. Clean the surface of the spark plug
gasket and its mating surface, and
then wipe off any grime from the
spark plug threads.3. Install the spark plug with the spark
plug wrench, and then tighten it to the
specified torque.
NOTE:
If a torque wrench is not available when
installing a spark plug, a good estimate of
the correct torque is 1/4–1/2 turn past fin-
ger tight. However, the spark plug should
be tightened to the specified torque as
soon as possible.
4. Install the spark plug cap.
5. Place the spark plug cover in the orig-
inal position.
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a. Spark plug gap
To check the spark plugs
1. Check that the porcelain insulator
around the center electrode on each
spark plug is a medium-to-light tan
(the ideal color when the motorcycle
is ridden normally).
2. Check that all spark plugs installed in
the engine have the same color.
NOTE:
If any spark plug shows a distinctly differ-
ent color, the engine could be defective.
Do not attempt to diagnose such problems
yourself. Instead, have a Yamaha dealer
check the motorcycle.
3. Check each spark plug for electrode
erosion and excessive carbon or oth-
er deposits, and replace it if neces-
sary.
Specified spark plug:
BPR7ES (NGK) or
W22EPR-U (DENSO)
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf)
Spark plug gap:
0.7-0.8 mm

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1. Engine oil filler cap
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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NOTE:
Make sure that the motorcycle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking the oil
level. A slight tilt to the side can result in a
false reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for sever-
al minutes, and then turn it off.
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set-
tles, and then check the oil level
through the check window located at
the bottom-left side of the crankcase.
NOTE:
The engine oil should be between the min-
imum and maximum level marks.
4. If the engine oil is below the minimum
level mark, add sufficient oil of the
recommended type to raise it to the
correct level.To change the engine oil without oil
filter element replacement
1. Start the engine, warm it up for sever-
al minutes, and then turn it off.
2. Place an oil pan under the engine to
collect the used oil.
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap and
drain bolt to drain the oil from the
crankcase.
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Engine oil and oil filter element
The engine oil level should be checked be-
fore each ride. In addition, the oil must be
changed and the oil filter element replaced
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the motorcycle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright position.
1. Engine oil level window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark

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•In order to prevent clutch slippage
(since the engine oil also lubri-
cates the clutch), do not mix any
chemical additives with the oil or
use oils of a higher grade than
“CD”. In addition, do not use oils
labeled "ENERGY CONSERVING II"
or higher.
•Make sure that no foreign material
enters the crankcase.
CAUTION:6. Start the engine, and then let it idle for
several minutes while checking it for
oil leakage. If oil is leaking, immedi-
ately turn the engine off and check for
the cause.
NOTE:
After the engine is started, the engine oil
level warning light should go off if the oil
level is sufficient.
EC000067
If the oil level warning light flickers or
remains on, immediately turn the
engine off and have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
7. Turn the engine off, and then check
the oil level and correct it if neces-
sary.
NOTE:
Have a Yamaha dealer replace the oil filter
element when necessary.
CAUTION:
1. Engine oil drain bolt
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4. Install the engine oil drain bolt, and
then tighten it to the specified torque.
5. Add the specified amount of the rec-
ommended engine oil, and then in-
stall and tighten the oil filler cap. Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
43 Nm (4.3 m·kgf)
Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter element
replacement:
3.0 L
With oil filter element
replacement:
3.1 L
Total amount (dry engine):
3.6 L

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To check the final gear oil level
1. Place the motorcycle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright position.
NOTE:
•The final gear oil level must be
checked on a cold engine.
•Make sure that the motorcycle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking the
oil level. A slight tilt to the side can
result in a false reading.2. Remove the oil filler bolt, and then
check the oil level in the final gear
case.
NOTE:
The oil level should be at the brim of the
filler hole.
3. If the oil is below the brim of the filler
hole, add sufficient oil of the recom-
mended type to raise it to the correct
level.
To change the final gear oil
1. Place an oil pan under the final gear
case to collect the used oil.
2. Remove the oil filler bolt and drain
bolt to drain the oil from the final gear
case.
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1. Final gear oil drain bolt
2. Final gear oil filler bolt
3. Oil level
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Final gear oil
The final gear case must be checked for oil
leakage before each ride. If any leakage is
found, have a Yamaha dealer check and
repair the motorcycle. In addition, the final
gear oil level must be checked and the oil
changed as follows at the intervals speci-
fied in the periodic maintenance and lubri-
cation chart.
EW000066WARNING0
•Make sure that no foreign material
enters the final gear case.
• Make sure that no oil gets on the
tire or wheel.

INDEX
A
Air filter element, cleaning ....................6-10
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ......................3-8
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................6-29
B
Battery ..................................................6-26
Brake and clutch levers, checking
and Lubricating ..................................6-23
Brake and shift pedals, checking
and Lubricating ..................................6-23
Brake fluid, changing ............................6-21
Brake fluid level, checking ....................6-19
Brake lever ..........................................3-10
Brake pads, checking ..........................6-19
Brake pedal ..........................................3-10
Brake pedal position, adjusting ............6-18
C
Cables, checking and lubricating..........6-22
Carburetors, adjusting ..........................6-12
Care ........................................................7-1
Clock ......................................................3-5
Clutch lever ............................................3-9
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ..........6-17
Consumer information ............................9-1
Controls ..................................................2-3
Conversion table ....................................8-5
D
Description ..............................................2-1
Controls and instrument ......................2-3Left view ..............................................2-1
Right view ............................................2-2
E
Engine break-in ......................................5-4
Engine idling speed, adjusting..............6-12
Engine oil and oil filter element ..............6-7
Engine stop switch..................................3-9
F
Final gear oil ..........................................6-9
Front fork
Adjusting ............................................3-15
Checking ............................................6-24
Front wheel
Installing ............................................6-33
Removing ..........................................6-32
Fuel ......................................................3-11
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ......5-4
Fuel level warning light ..........................3-3
Fuel tank breather hose ......................3-12
Fuel tank cap ........................................3-11
Fuses, replacing ..................................6-28
H
Handlebar switches ................................3-8
Headlight bulb, replacing ......................6-29
Helmet holders ....................................3-14
High beam indicator light ........................3-3
Horn switch ............................................3-8I
Identification numbers ............................9-1
Idling speed, adjusting ..........................6-12
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................3-17
Instrument and control functions ............2-3
Instruments ............................................2-3
K
Key identification number ......................9-1
L
License plate light bulb, replacing ........6-32
Light switch ............................................3-9
M
Main switch/steering lock ..........................3-1
Model label ................................................9-2
N
Neutral indicator light ..............................3-2
O
Oil level warning light ............................3-2
Operation and important riding points ....5-1
P
Panels, removing and installing..............6-5
Parking....................................................5-5
Pass switch ............................................3-8
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ....................................................6-2

INDEX
Periodic maintenance
and minor repair ..................................6-1
Pre-operation check list ..........................4-1
Pre-operation checks..............................4-1
R
Rear wheel
Installing ............................................6-34
Removing ..........................................6-33
S
Safety information ..................................1-1
Seat ......................................................3-13
Self-diagnosis device..............................3-6
Shift pedal ............................................3-10
Adjusting the pedal position ..............6-21
Shifting ....................................................5-3
Shock absorber assembly
adjusting ............................................3-15
Sidestand ..............................................3-16
Sidestand, checking
and lubricating ....................................6-24
Spark plugs, checking ............................6-5
Specifications..........................................8-1
Conversion table ..................................8-5
Speedometer unit ..................................3-3
Starter (choke) lever ............................3-12
Starting a cold engine ............................5-1
Starting a warm engine ..........................5-3
Start switch ............................................3-9
Steering, checking ................................6-25
Steering lock ..........................................3-1Storage ..................................................7-4
Storage compartment ..........................3-14
T
Tachometer ............................................3-6
Tail/brake light bulb, replacing ..............6-31
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ........6-13
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ..........................................6-22
Tires ......................................................6-14
Air pressure ........................................6-14
Tool kit ....................................................6-1
Troubleshooting ....................................6-35
Troubleshooting chart ..........................6-36
Turn signal indicator light........................3-2
Turn signal light bulb, replacing............6-31
Turn signal switch ..................................3-8
V
Valve clearance, adjusting ....................6-13
Vehicle identification number ..................9-1
W
Wheel bearings, checking ....................6-25
Wheels, cast ........................................6-16