air condition YAMAHA XVS1100A 2000 Owners Manual

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4-PRE-OPERATION CHECKSThe condition of a vehicle is the owner’s responsibility. Vital components can start to deteriorate quickly and unexpectedly,
even if the vehicle remains unused (for example, as a result of exposure to the elements). Any damage, fluid leakage or loss
of tire air pressure could have serious consequences. Therefore, it is very important, in addition to a thorough visual inspec-
tion, to check the following points before each ride.
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PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Front brake• Check operation, free play, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
• Add DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.6-17
–6-22
Rear brake• Check operation, position, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
• Add DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.6-19–6-22
Clutch• Check operation, condition and free play.
• Adjust if necessary.6-17
Throttle grip and housing• Check smooth operation.
• Lubricate if necessary.6-13, 6-22
Engine oil• Check oil level.
• Add oil if necessary.6-7–6-9
Final gear oil• Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-9–6-10
Wheels and tires• Check tire air pressure, wear, damage and spoke tightness.
• Tighten spokes if necessary.6-13–6-16
Control cables• Check smooth operation.
• Lubricate if necessary.6-22
Brake pedal shaft• Check smooth operation.
• Lubricate if necessary.6-23
Brake and clutch lever pivots• Check smooth operation.
• Lubricate if necessary.6-23
Sidestand pivot• Check smooth operation.
• Lubricate if necessary.6-24
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6-PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Safety is an obligation of the owner.
Periodic inspection, adjustment and lu-
brication will keep your vehicle in the
safest and most efficient condition pos-
sible. The most important points of in-
spection, adjustment, and lubrication
are explained on the following pages.
The intervals given in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart
should be simply considered as a gen-
eral guide under normal riding condi-
tions. However, DEPENDING ON THE
WEATHER, TERRAIN, GEOGRAPHI-
CAL LOCATION, AND INDIVIDUAL
USE, THE MAINTENANCE INTER-
VALS MAY NEED TO BE SHORT-
ENED.
EW000060
WARNING
@ If you are not familiar with motorcy-
cle maintenance work, have a
Yamaha dealer do it for you. @
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Owner’s tool kit The owner’s tool kit is located inside
the storage compartment. (See page
3-14 for storage compartment opening
procedures.)
The service information included in this
manual and the tools provided in the
owner’s tool kit are intended to assist
you in the performance of preventive
maintenance and minor repairs. How-
ever, additional tools such as a torque
wrench may be necessary to perform
certain maintenance work correctly.
NOTE:@ If you do not have the tools or experi-
ence required for a particular job, have
a Yamaha dealer perform it for you. @
EW000063
WARNING
@ Modifications not approved by
Yamaha may cause loss of perfor-
mance and render the vehicle un-
safe for use. Consult a Yamaha
dealer before attempting any chang-
es. @
1. Owner’s tool kit
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Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart
CP-02ENO. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSInitial
1,000 kmEvery Every
Annual
check
6,000 km 12,000 km
1
*Fuel line• Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage.
• Replace if necessary. ÖÖ
2*Fuel filter• Check condition.
• Replace if necessary.Ö
3 Spark plugs• Check condition.
• Clean, regap or replace if necessary.Ö
4*Valves • Check valve clearance.
• Adjust if necessary.Ö
5 Air filter• Clean or replace if necessary.Ö
6Clutch• Check operation.
• Adjust or replace cable.ÖÖ
7*Front brake• Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
(See NOTE on page 6-4.)
• Correct accordingly.
• Replace brake pads if necessary.ÖÖ Ö
8*Rear brake• Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
(See NOTE on page 6-4.)
• Correct accordingly.
• Replace brake pads if necessary.ÖÖ Ö
9*Wheels• Check balance, runout, spoke tightness and for damage.
• Tighten spokes and rebalance, replace if necessary.Ö
10*Brake hoses• Check for cracks or damage.
• Replace if necessary.ÖÖ
11*Tires• Check tread depth and for damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.Ö
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Checking the spark plugs The spark plugs are important engine
components, which are easy to check.
Since heat and deposits will cause any
spark plug to slowly erode, the spark
plugs should be removed and checked
in accordance with the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. In addition,
the condition of the spark plugs can re-
veal the condition of the engine.
To remove a spark plug
1. Remove the appropriate spark
plug cover (rear right or front left)
by pulling it off as shown.
2. Remove the spark plug cap.3. Remove the spark plug as shown,
with the spark plug wrench includ-
ed in the owner’s tool kit.
To check the spark plugs
1. Check that the porcelain insulator
around the center electrode on
each spark plug is a medi-
um-to-light tan (the ideal color
when the motorcycle is ridden nor-
mally).
2. Check that all spark plugs installed
in the engine have the same color.
NOTE:@ If any spark plug shows a distinctly dif-
ferent color, the engine could be defec-
tive. Do not attempt to diagnose such
problems yourself. Instead, have a
Yamaha dealer check the motorcycle. @3. Check each spark plug for elec-
trode erosion and excessive car-
bon or other deposits, and replace
it if necessary.
1. Spark plug cover
1. Spark plug wrench
Specified spark plug:
BPR7ES (NGK) or
W22EPR-U (DENSO)
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CE-01E
CE-07EXVS1100ACE-01E
CE-07EEWA00012
WARNING
@ Because loading has an enormous
impact on the handling, braking,
performance and safety characteris-
tics of your motorcycle, you should
keep the following precautions in
mind. l
NEVER OVERLOAD THE
MOTORCYCLE! Operation of an
overloaded motorcycle may re-
sult in tire damage, loss of con-
trol, or severe injury. Make sure
that the total weight of rider,
passenger, cargo, and accesso-
ries does not exceed the speci-
fied maximum load for the
vehicle.
l
Do not carry along loosely
packed items, which can shift
during a ride.
l
Securely pack the heaviest
items close to the center of the
motorcycle and distribute the
weight evenly on both sides.
l
Adjust the suspension and tire
air pressure with regard to the
load.
l
Check the tire condition and air
pressure before each ride.
@
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Load* Front Rear
Up to 90 kg*200 kPa
2.00 kg/cm
2
2.00 bar225 kPa
2.25 kg/cm
2
2.25 bar
90 kg–maximum*225 kPa
2.25 kg/cm
2
2.25 bar250 kPa
2.50 kg/cm
2
2.50 bar
Maximum load*201 kg (except for D, A, SF)
200 kg (only for D, A, SF)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Load* Front Rear
Up to 90 kg*225 kPa
2.25 kg/cm
2
2.25 bar225 kPa
2.25 kg/cm
2
2.25 bar
90 kg–maximum*225 kPa
2.25 kg/cm
2
2.25 bar250 kPa
2.50 kg/cm
2
2.50 bar
Maximum load* 200 kg
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories
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Changing the brake fluid Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. In addition, have the oil seals
of the brake master cylinders and cali-
pers as well as the brake hoses re-
placed at the intervals listed below or
whenever they are damaged or leak-
ing.l
Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
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Brake hoses: Replace every four
years.
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Checking and lubricating the
cables The operation of all control cables and
the condition of the cables should be
checked before each ride, and the ca-
bles and cable ends should be lubricat-
ed if necessary. If a cable is damaged
or does not move smoothly, have a
Yamaha dealer check or replace it.
EW000112
WARNING
@ Damage to the outer sheath may in-
terfere with proper cable operation
and will cause the inner cable to
rust. Replace a damaged cable as
soon as possible to prevent unsafe
conditions. @
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Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable The operation of the throttle grip and
the condition of the throttle cable
should be checked before each ride,
and the cable should be lubricated or
replaced if necessary.NOTE:@ Since the throttle grip must be removed
to access the throttle cable end, the
throttle grip and the cable should al-
ways be lubricated at the same time. @1. Remove the throttle grip by remov-
ing the screws.
2. Disconnect the throttle cable, hold
it up, and then apply several drops
of oil to the cable end, allowing it to
trickle into the sheath.
3. Connect the throttle cable, and
then grease the inside of the throt-
tle grip housing. Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
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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. @
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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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