oil level YAMAHA XVS1100A 2000 User Guide

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-10
6 To check the final gear oil level
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.
NOTE:@ l
The final gear oil level must be
checked on a cold engine.
l
Make sure that the motorcycle is
positioned straight up when check-
ing 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 fill-
er hole, add sufficient oil of the rec-
ommended 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.
3. Install the final gear oil drain bolt,
and then tighten it to the specified
torque.
4. Add the recommended final gear
oil to the brim of the filler hole.
NOTE:@ GL4 is a quality rating. Hypoid gear oils
rated GL5 or GL6 may also be used. @5. Install and tighten the filler bolt to
the specified torque.
6. Check the final gear case for oil
leakage. If oil is leaking, check for
the cause.
1. Final gear oil drain bolt
2. Final gear oil filler bolt
3. Proper oil level
Tightening torque:
Final gear oil drain bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kg)
Recommended final gear oil:
Hypoid gear oil SAE 80 (API GL4)
or multigrade hypoid gear oil SAE
80W-90
Oil quantity:
0.2 L
Tightening torque:
Final gear oil filler bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kg)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-21
6
EAU03196
Checking the brake fluid level Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to
enter the brake system, possibly caus-
ing it to become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark and
replenish if necessary. A low brake flu-
id level may indicate worn brake pads
and/or brake system leakage. If the
brake level is low, be sure to check the
brake pads for wear and the brake sys-
tem for leakage.Observe these precautions:
l
When checking the fluid level,
make sure that the top of the mas-
ter cylinder or brake fluid reservoir
is level.
l
Use only the recommended quali-
ty brake fluid, otherwise the rubber
seals may deteriorate, causing
leakage and poor braking perfor-
mance.
l
Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and
lead to poor braking performance.
l
Be careful that water does not en-
ter the master cylinder when refill-
ing. Water will significantly lower
the boiling point of the fluid and
may result in vapor lock.
l
Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts. Al-
ways clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
l
As the brake pads wear, it is nor-
mal for the brake fluid level to
gradually go down. However, if the
brake fluid level goes down sud-
denly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cause.
1. Master cylinder
2. Minimum level markFront
1. Brake fluid reservoir
2. Minimum level mark
Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4Rear
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-24
6
EAU03165
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand The operation of the sidestand should
be checked before each ride, and the
sidestand pivot and metal-to-metal
contact surfaces should be lubricated if
necessary.
EW000113
WARNING
@ If the sidestand does not move up
and down smoothly, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair it. @
EAU02939
Checking the front fork The condition and operation of the front
fork must be checked as follows at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
EW000115
WARNING
@ Securely support the motorcycle so
that there is no danger of it falling
over. @Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.To check the operation
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
EC000098
CAUTION:@ If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it. @
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
(all-purpose grease)
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-5
8
Bulb voltage, wattage ´ quantity
Headlight 12 V, 60/55 W ´ 1
Auxiliary light 12 V, 4 W ´ 1
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21 W ´ 1
Turn signal light 12 V, 21 W ´ 4
Meter light 14 V, 1.4 W ´ 2
Oil level warning light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
Neutral indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
Turn signal indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
Engine trouble warning light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
High beam indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
Fuses
Main fuse 30 A
Signaling system fuse 10 A
Odometer fuse 5 A
Ignition fuse 10 A
Headlight fuse 15 A
Carburetor heater fuse 15 A
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10-INDEXAAir filter element, cleaning ...................... 6-11
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .........................3-4BBattery ................................................... 6-26
Brake and clutch levers, checking
and lubricating ..................................... 6-23
Brake and shift pedals, checking
and lubricating ..................................... 6-23
Brake fluid, changing ............................. 6-22
Brake fluid level, checking...................... 6-21
Brake lever...............................................3-6
Brake lever free play, adjusting .............. 6-17
Brake light switch, adjusting ................... 6-19
Brake pads, checking............................. 6-20
Brake pedal..............................................3-7
Brake pedal position, adjusting .............. 6-19CCables, checking and lubricating............ 6-22
Carburetors, adjusting............................ 6-12
Care.........................................................7-1
Clutch lever ..............................................3-5
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............. 6-17
Controls and instruments
(XVS1100/XVS1100A)...........................2-5
Conversion table ......................................8-6EEngine break-in........................................5-5
Engine oil and oil filter element.................6-7
Engine, starting a warm ...........................5-3
FFinal gear oil ............................................ 6-9
Front fork, checking ............................... 6-24
Fuel ......................................................... 3-8
Fuel cock ................................................. 3-9
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ......... 5-4
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-8
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-27HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-4
Dimmer switch ................................... 3-4
Engine stop switch ............................. 3-5
Horn switch ........................................ 3-4
Light switch ........................................ 3-5
Pass switch ........................................ 3-4
Start switch ........................................ 3-5
Turn signal switch .............................. 3-4
Headlight bulb, replacing ....................... 6-29
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-13IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Idling speed, adjusting ........................... 6-12
Ignition circuit cut-off system.................. 3-19
Indicator lights ......................................... 3-2
Engine trouble warning light ............... 3-3
High beam indicator light .................... 3-3
Neutral indicator light.......................... 3-2
Oil level warning light ......................... 3-2
Turn signal indicator light ................... 3-2KKey identification number ........................ 9-1
LLeft view (XVS1100) ................................2-1
Left view (XVS1100A) ..............................2-3
Luggage strap holders ...........................3-18MMain switch/steering lock .........................3-1
Model label ..............................................9-2PPanel, removing and installing..................6-5
Parking.....................................................5-5
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .....................................6-2
Pre-operation check list ............................4-1RRight view (XVS1100) ..............................2-2
Right view (XVS1100A)............................2-4SSeats (XVS1100) ...................................3-11
Passenger seat.................................3-11
Rider seat .........................................3-11
Seats (XVS1100A) .................................3-12
Passenger seat.................................3-12
Rider seat .........................................3-13
Shifting .....................................................5-3
Shift pedal (XVS1100)..............................3-6
Shift pedal (XVS1100A) ...........................3-6
Shift points (for Switzerland only) .............5-4
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ......3-15
Sidestand ...............................................3-18
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .......6-24
Spark plugs, checking ..............................6-6
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