YAMAHA XVS1100 2000 Owner's Manual

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Shift pedalThis motorcycle is equipped with a con-
stant-mesh 5-speed transmission.
The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the engine and is used in com-
bination with the clutch when shifting.
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Front brake leverThe front brake lever is located on the
right handlebar. Pull it toward the han-
dlebar to apply the front brake.
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Rear brake pedalThe rear brake pedal is on the right
side of the motorcycle. Press down on
the brake pedal to apply the rear brake.
1. Shift pedal
1. Rear brake pedal
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Fuel tank capTo remove
Slide the lock cover open, insert the
key and turn it 1/4 turn clockwise. The
lock will be released and the cap can
be removed.
To install
Make sure the arrow mark on the tank
cap is facing forward, then push the
tank cap into position. Turn the key
counterclockwise to the original posi-
tion and remove it. Close the lock cov-
er.
NOTE:@ This tank cap cannot be closed unless
the key is in the lock. The key cannot
be removed if the cap is not locked
properly. @
EW000023
WARNING
@ Be sure the cap is properly installed
and locked in place before riding the
motorcycle. @
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FuelMake sure there is sufficient fuel in the
tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of
the filler tube as shown in the illustra-
tion.
EW000130
WARNING
@ Do not overfill the fuel tank. Avoid
spilling fuel on the hot engine. Do
not fill the fuel tank above the bot-
tom of the filler tube or it may over-
flow when the fuel heats up later and
expands. @1. Filler tube
2. Fuel level
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CAUTION:@ Always wipe off spilled fuel immedi-
ately with a dry and clean soft cloth.
Fuel may deteriorate painted surfac-
es or plastic parts. @
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NOTE:@ If knocking or pinging occurs, use a dif-
ferent brand of gasoline or higher oc-
tane grade. @
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Fuel cockThe fuel cock supplies fuel from the
tank to the carburetors while filtering it
also.
The fuel cock has three positions,
which should be set as shown in the il-
lustrations.
OFF
With the fuel cock in this position, fuel
will not flow. Always set the fuel cock to
this position when the engine is not
running.ON
With the fuel cock in this position, fuel
flows to the carburetors. Set the fuel
cock to this position when starting the
engine and while riding. Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a
research octane number of 91 or
higher.
Fuel tank capacity:
Total:
17 L
Reserve:
4.5 L1. Pointed end positioned over “OFF”Off position
1. Pointed end positioned over “ON”Normal position
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RES
This indicates reserve. If you run out of
fuel while riding, set the fuel cock to this
position. Fill the tank at the first oppor-
tunity. Be sure to set the fuel cock back
to “ON” after refueling!
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Starter (choke) “ ”Starting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture. A separate starter cir-
cuit supplies this mixture.
Move in direction
a to turn on the
starter (choke).
Move in direction
b to turn off the
starter (choke).
ECA00038
CAUTION:@ Do not use the starter (choke) for
more than 3 minutes as the exhaust
pipe may discolor from excessive
heat. Also, longer use of the starter
(choke) will cause afterburning. If af-
terburning occurs, turn off the
starter (choke). @
1. Pointed end positioned over “RES”Reserve position
1. Starter (choke) “ ”
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SeatsPassenger seat
To removeRemove the nut and pull the seat up-
ward.To install
Insert the projection on the front of the
seat into the seat holder and install the
nut.Rider seat
To remove
Remove the passenger seat. Then, re-
move the bolts and bracket and pull the
seat upward.
1. Nut
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
1. Bolt (´ 2)
2. Bracket
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To install
1. Insert the projections on the front
of the rider seat into the seat hold-
ers, then place the seat in the orig-
inal position.
2. Install the bracket and the bracket
bolts.
3. Install the passenger seat.NOTE:@ Make sure that the seats are securely
fitted. @
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Helmet holderTo open the helmet holder, insert the
key in the lock and turn it as shown. To
lock the helmet holder, replace the
holder in its original position.
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WARNING
@ Never ride with a helmet in the hel-
met holder. The helmet may hit ob-
jects, causing loss of control and
possibly an accident. @
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Storage compartmentThe storage compartment is located on
the left side of the motorcycle.
1. Projection (´ 2)
2. Seat holder (´ 2)
1. Helmet holder
1. Compartment cover
2. Lock
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To open
Slide the lock cover open, insert the
key in the lock and turn it clockwise.Then, pull the storage compartment
cover out as shown.To close
Place the storage compartment cover
in its original position as shown. Then,
turn the key counterclockwise and re-
move it. Close the lock cover.
1. Storage compartment
1. Storage compartment
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Rear shock absorber
adjustmentThis shock absorber is located under
the rider seat. This shock absorber is
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
ing ring. Adjust spring preload as fol-
lows.
1. Remove the rider seat. (See page
3-10 for removal and installation
procedures.)2. Remove each quick fastener by
pushing the center in with a screw-
driver, then pulling the fastener
out.3. Pull the ignitor unit panel outward
to the right.
1. Quick fastener (´ 3)
1. Ignitor unit panel
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4. Remove the mud guard by remov-
ing each quick fastener.5. Turn the adjusting ring in direction
a
to increase spring preload and in
direction
b to decrease spring
preload.
6. Make sure that the appropriate
notch in the adjusting ring is
aligned with the position indicator
on the rear shock absorber.
CI-15E
NOTE:@ When adjusting, use the special
wrench which is included in the owner’s
tool kit. @7. Install the mud guard and ignitor
unit panel.NOTE:@ When installing a quick fastener, push
its pin back so that it will protrude from
the fastener head, then insert the fas-
tener and push the protruding pin in un-
til it is flush with the fastener head. @8. Install the rider seat.
1. Quick fastener (´ 3)
2. Mud guard
1. Adjusting ring
2. Position indicator
3. Special wrench
SoftStan-
dardHard
Adjusting
position12 3 4567
After removal Before installation
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WARNING
@ This shock absorber contains high-
ly pressurized nitrogen gas. Read
and understand the following infor-
mation before handling the shock
absorber. The manufacturer cannot
be held responsible for property
damage or personal injury that may
result from improper handling.l
Do not tamper with or attempt to
open the cylinder assembly.
l
Do not subject the shock ab-
sorber to an open flame or other
high heat source. This may
cause the unit to explode due to
excessive gas pressure.
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Do not deform or damage the
cylinder in any way. Cylinder
damage will result in poor
damping performance.
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Take your shock absorber to a
Yamaha dealer for any service.
@
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Luggage strap holdersThere is a luggage strap holder located
at each passenger footrest.
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SidestandThis model is equipped with an ignition
circuit cut-off system. The motorcycle
must not be ridden when the sidestand
is down. The sidestand is located on
the left side of the frame. (Refer to
page 5-1 for an explanation of this sys-
tem.)
EW000044
WARNING
@ This motorcycle must not be operat-
ed with the sidestand in the down po-
sition. If the stand is not properly
retracted, it could contact the ground
and distract the operator, resulting in
a possible loss of control. Yamaha
has designed into this motorcycle a
lockout system to assist the operator
in fulfilling the responsibility of re-
tracting the sidestand. Please check
carefully the operating instructions
listed below and if there is any indi-
cation of a malfunction, return the
motorcycle to a Yamaha dealer im-
mediately for repair. @
1. Luggage strap holder (´ 2)
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