2003 YAMAHA XVS1100A fuel consumption

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Starting a cold engine ....................................................................... 5-1
Starting a warm engine ..................................................................... 5-3
Shifting .............................................................................................. 5-3
Recommended shift points (for Switzerland only) ............................. 5-4
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................................... 5-4
Engine break-in ................................................................................. 5-5
Parking .............................................................................................. 5-5
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-4
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EC000048
CAUTION:@

Even with the transmission in
the neutral position, do not
coast for long periods of time
with the engine off, and do not
tow the motorcycle for long dis-
tances. The transmission is
properly lubricated only when
the engine is running. Inade-
quate lubrication may damage
the transmission.


Always use the clutch while
changing gears to avoid dam-
aging the engine, transmission,
and drive train, which are not
designed to withstand the
shock of forced shifting.
@
EAU02941
Recommended shift points
(for Switzerland only) The recommended shift points during
acceleration are shown in the table be-
low.CF-01ENOTE:@ When shifting down two gears at a
time, reduce the speed accordingly
(e.g., down to 35 km/h when shifting
from 4th to 2nd gear). @
EAU04577
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption Fuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the following
tips to reduce fuel consumption:

Turn the starter (choke) off as
soon as possible.


Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.


Do not rev the engine while shift-
ing down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the engine.


Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traf-
fic lights or at railroad crossings).
Shift point
(km/h)
1st→2nd
2nd→3rd
3rd→4th
4th→5th23
36
50
60
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10-INDEXAAir filter element, cleaning ...................... 6-11
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .........................3-6BBattery ................................................... 6-25
Brake and clutch levers,
checking and lubricating ...................... 6-22
Brake and shift pedals,
checking and lubricating ...................... 6-21
Brake fluid, changing ............................. 6-20
Brake fluid level, checking...................... 6-19
Brake lever...............................................3-9
Brake lever free play, adjusting .............. 6-17
Brake light switch, adjusting ................... 6-18
Brake pads, checking............................. 6-19
Brake pedal..............................................3-9
Brake pedal position, adjusting .............. 6-18CCables, checking and lubricating............ 6-21
Carburetors, adjusting............................ 6-12
Care.........................................................7-1
Clutch lever ..............................................3-8
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............. 6-16
Conversion table ......................................8-5DDimmer switch .........................................3-7EEngine break-in........................................5-5
Engine idling speed................................ 6-12
Engine oil .................................................6-7
Engine stop switch ...................................3-7
Engine trouble warning light .................... 3-4FFinal gear oil ............................................ 6-9
Front fork, checking ............................... 6-23
Fuel ....................................................... 3-10
Fuel cock ............................................... 3-11
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ......... 5-4
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-9
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-27HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-7
Hazard switch .......................................... 3-8
Headlight bulb, replacing ....................... 6-29
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-14
High beam indicator light ......................... 3-5
Horn switch ............................................. 3-7IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system.................. 3-19
Immobilizer system .................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ............ 3-5
Indicator and warning lights ..................... 3-4KKey identification number ........................ 9-1LLuggage strap holders ........................... 3-18MMain switch/steering lock ......................... 3-2
Model label .............................................. 9-2
NNeutral indicator light ...............................3-4OOil level warning light ...............................3-4PPanel, removing and installing..................6-5
Parking.....................................................5-5
Part locations ...........................................2-1
Pass switch ..............................................3-7
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .....................................6-2
Pre-operation check list ............................4-1SSafety information ....................................1-1
Seats .....................................................3-13
Passenger seat.................................3-13
Rider seat .........................................3-13
Shifting .....................................................5-3
Shift pedal ................................................3-8
Shift points (for Switzerland only) .............5-4
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ......3-16
Sidestand ...............................................3-19
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .......6-22
Spark plugs, checking ..............................6-6
Specifications ...........................................8-1
Speedometer unit.....................................3-6
Starter (choke) lever...............................3-12
Starting a cold engine ..............................5-1
Starting a warm engine ............................5-3
Start switch ..............................................3-8
Steering, checking..................................6-23
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