2005 YAMAHA XVS1100A seats

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments.................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS.......................................3-1
Immobilizer system .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-2
Indicator and warning lights ............3-3
Speedometer unit ...........................3-5
Handlebar switches ........................3-6
Clutch lever .....................................3-7
Shift pedal .......................................3-7
Brake lever .....................................3-8
Brake pedal ....................................3-8
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-8
Fuel .................................................3-9
Catalytic converter ........................3-10
Fuel cock ......................................3-10
Starter (choke) lever .....................3-11
Seats ............................................3-12
Helmet holder ...............................3-13
Storage compartment ...................3-13
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-14
Luggage strap holders ..................3-16
Sidestand ......................................3-16
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........3-17PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list .................. 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting a cold engine .................... 5-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 5-2
Shifting ........................................... 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-4
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR................................. 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-2
Removing and installing the
panel ........................................... 6-5
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-5
Engine oil ....................................... 6-7
Final gear oil ................................... 6-9
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 6-10
Adjusting the carburetors ............. 6-11
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-11
Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-12
Adjusting the valve clearance ...... 6-12
Tires ............................................. 6-13Spoke wheels .............................. 6-15
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 6-15
Adjusting the brake lever free
play ........................................... 6-16
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ....................................... 6-17
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-17
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-18
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-19
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-19
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-19
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-20
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 6-20
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................. 6-21
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 6-21
Checking the front fork ................. 6-21
Checking the steering .................. 6-22
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-23
Battery ......................................... 6-23
Replacing the fuses ..................... 6-24
Replacing the headlight bulb ....... 6-26
Replacing a turn signal light bulb
or the tail/brake light bulb ......... 6-27U5YSE0E0.book Page 1 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 2:04 PM

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Seats Passenger seat
To remove the passenger seatRemove the nut and washer, and then
pull the passenger seat up.
To install the passenger seat1. Insert the projection on the front of
the passenger seat into the holder
as shown and place the seat in the
original position.
2. Install the washer and nut, and
then tighten the nut to the specified
torque.Rider seat
To remove the rider seat
1. Remove the passenger seat.
2. Remove the bolt, and then pull the
rider seat up.To install the rider seat
1. Insert the projections on the front
of the rider seat into the holders as
shown, place the seat in the origi-
nal position, and then install the
bolt.
1. Nut
2. Washer
Tightening torque:
Passenger seat nut:
21 Nm (2.1 m·kgf, 15 ft·lbf)1. Projection
2. Seat holder
1. Bolt
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3 2. Install the passenger seat.
NOTE:Make sure that the seats are properlysecured before riding.
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Helmet holder To open the helmet holder, insert the
key into the lock, and then turn the key
as shown.
To lock the helmet holder, place it in the
original position, and then remove the
key.
WARNING
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Never ride with a helmet attached to
the helmet holder, since the helmet
may hit objects, causing loss of con-trol and possibly an accident.
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Storage compartment The storage compartment is located on
the left side of the vehicle.
To open the storage compartment
1. Slide the lock cover open, insert
the key into the lock, and then turn
it clockwise.
1. Helmet holder
2. Unlock.
1
2
1. Storage compartment cover
2. Storage compartment lock cover
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INDEX
AAir filter element, cleaning .................... 6-10
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-28BBattery .................................................. 6-23
Brake and clutch levers,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-20
Brake and shift pedals,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-20
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-19
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-18
Brake lever ............................................. 3-8
Brake lever free play, adjusting ............ 6-16
Brake pedal ............................................ 3-8CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-19
Carburetors, adjusting .......................... 6-11
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-10
Clutch lever............................................. 3-7
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-15DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-6EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-4
Engine idling speed .............................. 6-11
Engine oil ................................................ 6-7
Engine, starting a warm .......................... 5-2
Engine stop switch.................................. 3-6
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-4FFinal gear oil ........................................... 6-9
Front and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-17
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-21Fuel ......................................................... 3-9
Fuel cock ............................................... 3-10
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel tank cap........................................... 3-8
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-24
HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-6
Hazard switch.......................................... 3-7
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-26
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-13
High beam indicator light......................... 3-4
Horn switch ............................................. 3-6IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-17
Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-4
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-3KKey identification number ........................ 9-1LLuggage strap holders .......................... 3-16MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-2
Model label .............................................. 9-2NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-3OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PPanel, removing and installing ................ 6-5
Parking ....................................................5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ............................................. 3-6Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list .......................... 4-2
RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-17
Rear suspension, lubricating ................ 6-21SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats..................................................... 3-12
Shifting .................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal ............................................... 3-7
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-14
Sidestand .............................................. 3-16
Sidestand, checking and lubricating ..... 6-21
Spark plugs, checking............................. 6-5
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Speedometer unit ................................... 3-5
Starter (choke) lever ............................. 3-11
Starting a cold engine ............................. 5-1
Start switch ............................................. 3-6
Steering, checking ................................ 6-22
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment ........................... 3-13
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-28TThrottle cable free play, adjusting ......... 6-12
Throttle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-19
Tires ...................................................... 6-13
Tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-29
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-30
Turn signal indicator light ........................ 3-3
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