Yamaha 2010 XVS1100AZ, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...DIC183 XVS1100Z XVS1100AZ OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle 3B8 28199 24 ...

Page 2: ...EAU46090 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold U3B824E0 book Page 1 Thursday June 18 2009 8 34 AM ...

Page 3: ...e and injury In addition the many tips given in this manual will help keep your motorcycle in the best possible condition If you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides So remember to put safety first Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality Therefore while this manual contains the m...

Page 4: ...ey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the vehicle or other property A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer WARNING NOTICE TIP U3B824E0 book Page 1 T...

Page 5: ...ER S MANUAL 2009 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition June 2009 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan U3B824E0 book Page 2 Thursday June 18 2009 8 34 AM ...

Page 6: ...ld engine 6 1 Starting a warm engine 6 2 Shifting 6 2 Tips for reducing fuel consumption 6 3 Engine break in 6 3 Parking 6 4 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 7 1 Owner s tool kit 7 1 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system 7 2 General maintenance and lubrication chart 7 3 Removing and installing the panel 7 7 Checking the spark plugs 7 7 Engine oil 7 9 Final gear oil 7 10 Cle...

Page 7: ...lacing the fuses 7 29 Replacing the headlight bulb 7 30 Replacing a turn signal light bulb or the tail brake light bulb 7 31 Replacing the auxiliary light bulb XVS1100AZ 7 32 Supporting the motorcycle 7 33 Troubleshooting 7 33 Troubleshooting chart 7 35 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 8 1 Matte color caution 8 1 Care 8 1 Storage 8 3 SPECIFICATIONS 9 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 10 1 Identification numbers 1...

Page 8: ...hicle They contain important information for safe and proper operation of your vehicle Never remove any labels from your vehicle If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off a replacement label is available from your Yamaha dealer 1 2 3 4 U3B824E0 book Page 1 Thursday June 18 2009 8 34 AM ...

Page 9: ...ual Prima di usare il veicolo leggete il manuale di istruzioni Lire le manuel du propriétaire avant d utiliser ce véhicule Lesen Sie die Bedienungsanleitung bevor Sie dieses Fahrzeug fahren Antes de conducir este vehículo lea el Manual del Propietario 5RU 21568 00 U3B824E0 book Page 2 Thursday June 18 2009 8 34 AM ...

Page 10: ...ATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS 1 3 1 4 STATIONARY NOISE TEST INFORMATION TESTED 85 0 dB A AT 2875 r min SILENCINGSYSTEM YAMAHA IDENTIFICATION 5EL1 5EL 2118G 00 U3B824E0 book Page 3 Thursday June 18 2009 8 34 AM ...

Page 11: ...assenger The failure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles in traf fic is the predominating cause of automobile motorcycle accidents Many accidents have been caused by an automobile driver who did not see the motorcycle Making yourself conspicuous appears to be very effective in reducing the chance of this type of accident Therefore Wear a brightly colored jacket Use extra caution when ...

Page 12: ...d contribute to an impairment of vision that could delay seeing a hazard The use of a jacket heavy boots trousers gloves etc is effective in preventing or reducing abrasions or lacerations Never wear loose fitting clothes otherwise they could catch on the control levers footrests or wheels and cause injury or an accident Always wear protective clothing that covers your legs ankles and feet The eng...

Page 13: ...evenly as possi ble on both sides of the motorcycle to minimize imbalance or instabili ty Shifting weights can create a sud den imbalance Make sure that ac cessories and cargo are securely attached to the motorcycle before riding Check accessory mounts and cargo restraints frequently Properly adjust the suspension for your load suspension ad justable models only and check the condition and pres su...

Page 14: ...ork area can create instability due to improper weight distribution or aerody namic changes If accessories are added to the handlebar or front fork area they must be as lightweight as possible and should be kept to a minimum Bulky or large accessories may seriously affect the stability of the motorcycle due to aerody namic effects Wind may at tempt to lift the motorcycle or the motorcycle may beco...

Page 15: ...absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring page 4 17 5 Helmet holder page 4 15 6 Rear turn signal light page 7 31 7 Tail brake light page 7 31 8 Storage compartment page 4 16 9 Owner s tool kit page 7 1 10 Fuse box page 7 29 11 Engine oil level check window page 7 9 U3B824E0 book Page 1 Thursday June 18 2009 8 34 AM ...

Page 16: ...assembly spring preload adjusting ring page 4 17 5 Helmet holder page 4 15 6 Rear turn signal light page 7 31 7 Tail brake light page 7 31 8 Storage compartment page 4 16 9 Owner s tool kit page 7 1 10 Fuse box page 7 29 11 Engine oil level check window page 7 9 U3B824E0 book Page 2 Thursday June 18 2009 8 34 AM ...

Page 17: ... page 7 27 3 Main fuse page 7 29 4 Fuel tank page 4 10 5 Front turn signal light page 7 31 6 Main switch steering lock page 4 2 7 Air filter element page 7 12 8 Rear brake light switch page 7 21 9 Brake pedal page 4 9 U3B824E0 book Page 3 Thursday June 18 2009 8 34 AM ...

Page 18: ... 3 Main fuse page 7 29 4 Fuel tank page 4 10 5 Front turn signal light page 7 31 6 Main switch steering lock page 4 2 7 Air filter element page 7 12 8 Rear brake light switch page 7 21 9 Brake pedal page 4 9 U3B824E0 book Page 4 Thursday June 18 2009 8 34 AM ...

Page 19: ...r page 4 8 2 Left handlebar switches page 4 7 3 Starter choke lever page 4 12 4 Speedometer unit page 4 6 5 Fuel tank cap page 4 10 6 Right handlebar switches page 4 7 7 Throttle grip page 7 14 8 Brake lever page 4 9 U3B824E0 book Page 5 Thursday June 18 2009 8 34 AM ...

Page 20: ...DEALER IMMEDIATELY IF IT IS LOST If the code re reg istering key is lost registering new codes in the standard keys is impossible The standard keys can still be used to start the vehicle however if code re registering is required i e if a new standard key is made or all keys are lost the entire immobi lizer system must be replaced Therefore it is highly recom mended to use either standard key and ...

Page 21: ...o lock the steering The various positions are described below EAU10471 Main switch steering lock XVS1100AZ The main switch steering lock controls the ignition and lighting systems and is used to lock the steering TIP Be sure to use the standard key black bow for regular use of the vehicle To minimize the risk of losing the code re registering key red bow keep it in a safe place and only use it for...

Page 22: ...n the key to OFF or LOCK while the vehicle is moving Otherwise the electrical systems will be switched off which may result in loss of control or an accident EAU10681 LOCK The steering is locked and all electrical systems are off The key can be re moved To lock the steering 1 Turn the handlebars all the way to the left 2 Push the key in from the OFF po sition and then turn it to LOCK while still p...

Page 23: ...11123 Oil level warning light This warning light comes on if the en gine oil level is low The electrical circuit of the warning light can be checked by turning the key to ON The warning light should come on for a few seconds and then go off If the warning light does not come on initially when the key is turned to ON or if the warning light remains on have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circu...

Page 24: ...ht will start flashing indicating the im mobilizer system is enabled After 24 hours have passed the indicator light will stop flashing however the immobi lizer system is still enabled TIP This model is also equipped with a self diagnosis device for the immobilizer system If the immobilizer system is not working correctly the indicator light will start flashing a pattern when the key is turned to O...

Page 25: ... traveled with a full tank of fuel This information will enable you to plan future fuel stops TIP This model is not equipped with a ta chometer however it has a built in speed limiter which prevents the en gine speed from exceeding approxi mately 6800 r min and the vehicle speed from exceeding approximately 175 km h 110 mi h EAU12092 Self diagnosis device This model is equipped with a self diag no...

Page 26: ...ss this switch to sound the horn EAU12660 Engine stop switch Set this switch to before starting the engine Set this switch to to stop the engine in case of an emergen cy such as when the vehicle overturns or when the throttle cable is stuck EAU12711 Start switch Push this switch to crank the engine with the starter See page 6 1 for start ing instructions prior to starting the en gine EAU12733 Haza...

Page 27: ...utch pull the lever toward the handle bar grip To engage the clutch release the lever The lever should be pulled rapidly and released slowly for smooth clutch operation The clutch lever is equipped with a clutch switch which is part of the igni tion circuit cut off system See page 4 20 EAU12870 Shift pedal XVS1100Z The shift pedal is located on the left side of the engine and is used in com binati...

Page 28: ...Use your toes or heel to shift up and your toes to shift down EAU12890 Brake lever The brake lever is located at the right handlebar grip To apply the front brake pull the lever toward the handle bar grip EAU12941 Brake pedal XVS1100Z XVS1100AZ The brake pedal is on the right side of the motorcycle To apply the rear brake press down on the brake pedal 1 Shift pedal 2 Neutral position 1 Brake lever...

Page 29: ...l tank cap is properly installed before riding Leaking fuel is a fire hazard EAU13212 Fuel Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in the tank WARNING EWA10881 Gasoline and gasoline vapors are extremely flammable To avoid fires and explosions and to reduce the risk of injury when refueling follow these instructions 1 Before refueling turn off the en gine and be sure that no one is sit ting on the v...

Page 30: ...s such as the valves and piston rings as well as to the exhaust system Your Yamaha engine has been de signed to use regular unleaded gaso line with a research octane number of 91 or higher If knocking or pinging oc curs use a gasoline of a different brand or premium unleaded fuel Use of un leaded fuel will extend spark plug life and reduce maintenance costs EAU13550 Fuel cock The fuel cock supplie...

Page 31: ...uel cock lever back to ON EAU13610 Starter choke lever Starting a cold engine requires a richer air fuel mixture which is supplied by the starter choke Move the lever in direction a to turn on the starter choke Move the lever in direction b to turn off the starter choke NOTICE ECA10990 Do not use the starter choke for more than 3 minutes as the exhaust pipe may discolor from excessive heat In addi...

Page 32: ...d then tighten the nut to the specified torque Rider seat To remove the rider seat 1 Remove the passenger seat 2 Remove the bolts and passenger seat holder 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 seat hold ers as shown and then place the seat in the original position 1 Nut 2 Washer Tightening torque Passenger seat n...

Page 33: ...p To install the passenger seat 1 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 1 Nut 2 Washer Tightening torque Passenger seat ...

Page 34: ...own place the seat in the origi nal position and then install the bolt 2 Install the passenger seat TIP Make sure that the seats are properly secured before riding EAU14282 Helmet holder XVS1100Z XVS1100AZ 1 Bolt 1 Projection 2 Seat holder 1 Helmet holder 2 Unlock 1 Helmet holder 2 Unlock 1 2 U3B824E0 book Page 15 Thursday June 18 2009 8 34 AM ...

Page 35: ...cident EWA10161 EAU14481 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 2 Pull the storage compartment cov er out as shown To close the storage compartment 1 Place the storage compartment cover in its original position as shown 1 Storage compar...

Page 36: ...0101 To avoid damaging the mechanism do not attempt to turn beyond the maximum or minimum settings Adjust the spring preload as follows 1 Remove the rider seat See page 4 13 2 Remove each quick fastener from the ignitor unit panel 3 Pull the ignitor unit panel out to the right 4 Remove the mudguard by remov ing each quick fastener XVS1100Z 1 Storage compartment cover 1 Quick fastener 1 Ignitor uni...

Page 37: ... Install the rider seat WARNING EWA10221 This shock absorber assembly con tains highly pressurized nitrogen gas Read and understand the fol lowing information before handling the shock absorber assembly Do not tamper with or attempt to open the cylinder assembly Do not subject the shock ab sorber assembly to an open flame or other high heat source This may cause the unit to ex plode due to excessi...

Page 38: ...he built in sidestand switch is part of the ignition circuit cut off system which cuts the ignition in certain situations See page 4 20 for an explanation of the ignition circuit cut off system WARNING EWA10240 The vehicle must not be ridden with the sidestand down or if the side stand cannot be properly moved up or does not stay up otherwise the sidestand could contact the ground and distract the...

Page 39: ...ns mission is in gear and the side stand is up but the clutch lever is not pulled It prevents starting when the trans mission is in gear and the clutch le ver is pulled but the sidestand is still down It cuts the running engine when the transmission is in gear and the sid estand is moved down Periodically check the operation of the ignition circuit cut off system according to the following procedu...

Page 40: ... Move the sidestand up 11 Keep the clutch lever pulled 12 Push the start switch Does the engine start The system is OK The motorcycle can be ridden The neutral switch may not be working correctly The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The sidestand switch may not be working correctly The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The clutch switc...

Page 41: ...nspected by a Yamaha dealer Before using this vehicle check the following points ITEM CHECKS PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage 4 10 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 7 9 Final gear oil Check vehicle for oil leakage 7 10 Front brake Check operation If soft or sp...

Page 42: ...rip housing 7 14 7 23 Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 7 23 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 7 14 7 18 Brake and shift pedals Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary 7 24 Brake and clutch levers Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate le...

Page 43: ...TION CHECKS 5 3 5 Sidestand switch Check operation of ignition circuit cut off system If system is not working correctly have Yamaha dealer check vehicle 4 19 ITEM CHECKS PAGE U3B824E0 book Page 3 Thursday June 18 2009 8 34 AM ...

Page 44: ... sure that the engine stop switch is set to 3 Shift the transmission into the neu tral position See page 6 2 The neutral indicator light should come on If not ask a Yamaha dealer to check the electrical circuit 4 Turn the starter choke on and completely close the throttle See page 4 12 5 Start the engine by pushing the start switch If the engine fails to start release the start switch wait a few s...

Page 45: ...nsmission into the neu tral position press the shift pedal down repeatedly until it reaches the end of its travel and then slightly raise it NOTICE ECA10260 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 ...

Page 46: ...t railroad crossings EAU16841 Engine break in There is never a more important period in the life of your engine than the period between 0 and 1600 km 1000 mi For this reason you should read the follow ing material carefully Since the engine is brand new do not put an excessive load on it for the first 1600 km 1000 mi The various parts in the engine wear and polish themselves to the correct operati...

Page 47: ...171 Parking When parking stop the engine remove the key from the main switch and then turn the fuel cock lever to OFF WARNING EWA10311 Since the engine and exhaust system can become very hot park in a place where pedestri ans or children are not likely to touch them and be burned Do not park on a slope or on soft ground otherwise the vehicle may overturn increasing the risk of a fuel leak and fire...

Page 48: ...th vehicle ser vice have a Yamaha dealer perform service WARNING EWA15121 Turn off the engine when performing maintenance unless otherwise specified A running engine has moving parts that can catch on body parts or clothing and electrical parts that can cause shocks or fires Running the engine while ser vicing can lead to eye injury burns fire or carbon monoxide poisoning possibly leading to death...

Page 49: ...ical skills EAU46910 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING ANNUAL CHECK 1000 km 600 mi 10000 km 6000 mi 20000 km 12000 mi 30000 km 18000 mi 40000 km 24000 mi 1 Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage 2 Fuel filter Check condition 3 Spark plugs Check condition Clean and regap Replace 4 Valves Check valve clearance Adjust...

Page 50: ... for fluid leakage Adjust brake lever free play Replace brake pads Whenever worn to the limit 4 Rear brake Check operation fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage Replace brake pads Whenever worn to the limit 5 Brake hoses Check for cracks or damage Replace Every 4 years 6 Wheels XVS1100Z Check runout spoke tightness and for damage Tighten spokes if necessary 7 Wheels XVS1100AZ Check runout and ...

Page 51: ...re properly tightened 13 Brake lever pivot shaft Lubricate with silicone grease 14 Brake pedal pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 15 Clutch lever pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 16 Shift pedal pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 17 Sidestand Check operation Lubricate 18 Sidestand switch Check operation 19 Front fork Check operation and for oi...

Page 52: ... Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage Change 25 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 26 Moving parts and cables Lubricate 27 Throttle grip hous ing and cable Check operation and free play Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable 28 Lights signals and switches Check operation Adjust headlight beam NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB...

Page 53: ...r dusty areas Hydraulic brake service Regularly check and if necessary correct the brake fluid level Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers and change the brake fluid Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged U3B824E0 book Page 6 Thursday June 18 2009 8 34 AM ...

Page 54: ...hen install the bolt EAU19553 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...

Page 55: ...essary 4 Measure the spark plug gap with a wire thickness gauge and if nec essary adjust the gap to specifica tion To install a spark plug 1 Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating surface and then wipe off any grime from the spark plug threads 2 Install the spark plug with the spark plug wrench and then tight en it to the specified torque TIP If a torque wrench is not available ...

Page 56: ...t the bottom left side of the crank case TIP The engine oil should be between the minimum and maximum level marks 4 If the engine oil is at or below the minimum level mark add sufficient oil of the recommended type to raise it to the correct level To change the engine oil 1 Start the engine warm it up for several minutes and then turn it off 2 Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used ...

Page 57: ...e 7 Turn the engine off wait a few min utes until the oil settles and then check the oil level and correct it if necessary TIP Have a Yamaha dealer replace the oil filter element at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubri cation chart EAU20026 Final gear oil The final gear case must be checked for oil leakage before each ride If any leakage is found have a Yamaha deal er chec...

Page 58: ...n bolt and its new gasket and then tight en the bolt to the specified torque 4 Refill with the recommended final gear oil to the brim of the filler hole TIP GL4 is a quality rating Hypoid gear oils rated GL5 or GL6 may also be used 5 Check the oil filler bolt gasket for damage and replace it if neces sary 6 Install the oil filler bolt and its gas ket and then tighten the bolt to the specified torq...

Page 59: ...ment to remove most of the dust and dirt and then blow the remaining dirt out with compressed air as shown If the air filter element is damaged replace it 4 Insert the air filter element into the air filter case as shown NOTICE Make sure that the air filter ele ment is properly seated in the air filter case The engine should never be operated with out the air filter element in stalled otherwise th...

Page 60: ...ngine idling speed The engine idling speed must be checked and if necessary adjusted as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart The engine should be warm before making this adjustment TIP The engine is warm when it quickly responds to the throttle A diagnostic tachometer is needed to make this adjustment 1 Attach the tachometer to the spark plug lead 2 ...

Page 61: ...U32773 Tires XVS1100Z To maximize the performance durabil ity and safe operation of your motorcy cle note the following points regarding the specified tires Tire air pressure The tire air pressure should be checked and if necessary adjusted before each ride WARNING EWA10501 Operation of this vehicle with im proper tire pressure may cause se vere injury or death from loss of control The tire air pr...

Page 62: ...immediately The replacement of all wheel and brake related parts includ ing the tires should be left to a Yamaha dealer who has the necessary professional knowl edge and experience It is not recommended to patch a punctured tube If unavoid able however patch the tube very carefully and replace it as soon as possible with a high quality product Tire information This motorcycle is equipped with spok...

Page 63: ...he tire air pressure must be checked and adjusted on cold tires i e when the temperature of the tires equals the ambient temperature The tire air pressure must be ad justed in accordance with the riding speed and with the total weight of rider passenger car go and accessories approved for this model WARNING EWA10511 Never overload your vehicle Opera tion of an overloaded vehicle could cause an acc...

Page 64: ... loss of control The replacement of all wheel and brake related parts includ ing the tires should be left to a Yamaha dealer who has the necessary professional knowl edge and experience Tire information This motorcycle is equipped with cast wheels and tubeless tires WARNING EWA10461 The front and rear tires should be of the same make and design other wise the handling characteristics of the vehicl...

Page 65: ...oderate speeds after changing a tire since the tire sur face must first be broken in for it to develop its optimal characteris tics EAU21992 Cast wheels XVS1100AZ To maximize the performance durabil ity and safe operation of your vehicle note the following points regarding the specified wheels The wheel rims should be checked for cracks bends warpage or damage before each ride If any damage is fou...

Page 66: ...the clutch lever free play turn the adjusting bolt in direction b 4 Tighten the locknut and then slide the rubber cover to its original po sition TIP If the specified free play cannot be ob tained as described above or if the clutch does not operate correctly have a Yamaha dealer check the internal clutch mechanism 1 Valve stem nut 2 Valve stem locknut Tightening torques Valve stem nut 1 5 Nm 0 15...

Page 67: ...adjusting screw in direc tion b 3 Tighten the locknut WARNING EWA10630 After adjusting the brake lever free play check the free play and make sure that the brake is working properly A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever can indicate the presence of air in the hydraulic system If there is air in the hy draulic system have a Yamaha dealer bleed the system before operating the motorcycle Air in...

Page 68: ... nut in direction b EAU22321 Checking the front and rear brake pads Front brake Rear brake The front and rear brake pads must be checked for wear at the intervals spec ified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart Each brake pad is provided with a wear indicator groove which allows you to check the brake pad wear without having to disassem ble the brake To check the brake pad wear check ...

Page 69: ...e recommended quality brake fluid otherwise the rubber seals may deteriorate causing leakage and poor braking perfor mance Refill with the same type of brake fluid Mixing fluids may result in a harmful chemical reaction and lead to poor braking performance Be careful that water does not en ter the brake fluid reservoir when refilling Water will significantly lower the boiling point of the fluid an...

Page 70: ...nd 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 WARNING Damage to the outer sheath may interfere with proper ca ble operation and will cause the in ner cable to rust Replace a damaged cable as soon as possible to prevent unsafe...

Page 71: ...fore each ride and the pedal pivots should be lu bricated if necessary EAU23142 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers Brake lever Clutch lever The operation of the brake and clutch levers should be checked before each ride and the lever pivots should be lu bricated if necessary Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease U3B824E0 book Page 24 Thursday June 18 2009 8 34 AM ...

Page 72: ...aler check or repair it Otherwise the sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator re sulting in a possible loss of control EAUM1650 Lubricating the swingarm piv ots The swingarm pivots must be lubricat ed at the intervals specified in the peri odic maintenance and lubrication chart Recommended lubricants Brake lever Silicone grease Clutch lever Lithium soap based grease Recommende...

Page 73: ...Check the inner tubes for scratches damage and excessive oil leakage To check the operation 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion WARNING To avoid injury securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10751 2 While applying the front brake push down hard on the handlebars several times to check if the front fork compresses and rebound...

Page 74: ...check or repair the steering EAU23291 Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must be checked at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica tion chart If there is play in the wheel hub or if the wheel does not turn smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check the wheel bearings EAU23385 Battery The battery is located behind panel A See page 7 7 This model is equip...

Page 75: ...ge more quickly if the vehicle is equipped with optional electrical accessories NOTICE ECA16520 To charge a VRLA Valve Regulated Lead Acid battery a special con stant voltage battery charger is re quired Using a conventional battery charger will damage the battery If you do not have access to a con stant voltage battery charger have a Yamaha dealer charge your battery To store the battery 1 If the...

Page 76: ...r seat See page 4 13 2 Remove the quick fasteners shown 3 Pull the ignitor unit panel outward to the right 4 Turn the key to OFF and turn off the electrical circuit in question 1 Backup fuse for odometer 2 Spare fuse 3 Headlight fuse 4 Signaling system fuse 5 Ignition fuse 6 Carburetor heater fuse 1 Backup fuse for odometer and immobilizer system 2 Spare fuse 3 Headlight fuse 4 Signaling system fu...

Page 77: ...adlight If the headlight bulb burns out replace it as follows NOTICE ECA10650 Take care not to damage the follow ing parts Headlight bulb Do not touch the glass part of the headlight bulb to keep it free from oil otherwise the transpar ency of the glass the luminosity of the bulb and the bulb life will be adversely affected Thor oughly clean off any dirt and fin gerprints on the headlight bulb usi...

Page 78: ...then secure it with the bulb holder 5 Install the headlight bulb cover and then connect the coupler 6 Install the headlight unit by install ing the screws 7 Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary EAU24283 Replacing a turn signal light bulb or the tail brake light bulb 1 Remove the lens by removing the screws XVS1100Z 1 Do not touch the glass part of the bulb 1 Screw 1 Headligh...

Page 79: ...y light bulb burns out re place it as follows 1 Remove the headlight unit by re moving the screws 2 Remove the socket together with the bulb by pushing it in and turn ing it counterclockwise 3 Remove the burnt out bulb by pushing it in and turning it counter clockwise 4 Insert a new bulb into the socket push it in and then turn it clock wise until it stops 5 Install the socket together with the bu...

Page 80: ...ack either under each side of the frame in front of the rear wheel or under each side of the swingarm EAU25851 Troubleshooting Although Yamaha motorcycles receive a thorough inspection before shipment from the factory trouble may occur dur ing operation Any problem in the fuel compression or ignition systems for example can cause poor starting and loss of power The following troubleshooting chart ...

Page 81: ...RIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 7 34 7 heaters or furnaces Gasoline or gasoline vapors can ignite or ex plode causing severe injury or property damage U3B824E0 book Page 34 Thursday June 18 2009 8 34 AM ...

Page 82: ... the spark plugs and check the electrodes 3 Ignition Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gaps or replace the spark plugs Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Check the battery Operate the electric starter 4 Battery The engine turns over quickly The engine turns over slowly The battery is g...

Page 83: ... the muffler outlets with plas tic bags after the engine has cooled down 2 Make sure that all caps and covers as well as all electrical couplers and connectors including the spark plug caps are tightly in stalled 3 Remove extremely stubborn dirt like oil burnt onto the crankcase with a degreasing agent and a brush but never apply such prod ucts onto seals gaskets and wheel axles Always rinse the d...

Page 84: ...dirt with warm water a mild detergent and a soft clean sponge and then rinse thoroughly with clean water Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush for hard to reach areas Stubborn dirt and insects will come off more easily if the area is covered with a wet cloth for a few minutes before cleaning After riding in the rain near the sea or on salt sprayed roads Since sea salt or salt sprayed on roads during win...

Page 85: ...rubber and plastic parts but treat them with a suitable care product Avoid using abrasive polishing compounds as they will wear away the paint TIP Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad vice on what products to use Washing rainy weather or humid climates can cause the headlight lens to fog Turning the headlight on for a short period of time will help remove the moisture from the lens EAU26231 Storage Shor...

Page 86: ...ury from sparking make sure to ground the spark plug electrodes while turning the engine over EWA10951 e Remove the spark plug caps from the spark plugs and then install the spark plugs and the spark plug caps 6 Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and pedals as well as of the side stand centerstand 7 Check and if necessary correct the tire air pressure and then lift ...

Page 87: ...0W 50 Recommended engine oil grade API service SG type or higher JASO standard MA Engine oil quantity Without oil filter element replacement 3 00 L 3 17 US qt 2 64 Imp qt With oil filter element replacement 3 10 L 3 28 US qt 2 73 Imp qt Final gear oil Type SAE 80 API GL 4 Hypoid gear oil Quantity 0 19 L 0 20 US qt 0 17 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Dry element Fuel Recommended fuel Unleaded...

Page 88: ...l XVS1100AZ BRIDGESTONE EXEDRA G702 XVS1100Z BRIDGESTONE EXEDRA G546G Loading Maximum load XVS1100AZ 203 kg 448 lb XVS1100Z 200 kg 441 lb Total weight of rider passenger cargo and accessories Tire air pressure measured on cold tires Loading condition 0 90 kg 0 198 lb Front XVS1100AZ 225 kPa 2 25 kgf cm 33 psi XVS1100Z 200 kPa 2 00 kgf cm 29 psi Rear XVS1100AZ 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi XVS1100Z 22...

Page 89: ...e wattage quantity Headlight 12 V 60 W 55 W 1 Tail brake light 12 V 5 0 W 21 0 W 1 Front turn signal light 12 V 21 0 W 2 Rear turn signal light 12 V 21 0 W 2 Auxiliary light XVS1100AZ 12 V 4 0 W 1 Meter lighting 14 V 1 4 W 2 Neutral indicator light 12 V 1 7 W 1 High beam indicator light 12 V 1 7 W 1 Oil level warning light 12 V 1 7 W 1 Turn signal indicator light 12 V 1 7 W 1 Engine trouble warnin...

Page 90: ...INFORMATION EAU26381 Key identification number XVS1100Z XVS1100AZ The key identification number is stamped into the key tag Record this number in the space provided and use it for reference when ordering a new key EAU26400 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the steering head pipe Record this number in the space pro vided 1 Key identification number 1 Ke...

Page 91: ...AU26570 Motorcycle noise regulation for Australia TAMPERING WITH NOISE CON TROL SYSTEM PROHIBITED Owners are warned that the law may prohibit a The removal or rendering inopera tive by any person other than for purposes of maintenance repair or replacement of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the pur pose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ult...

Page 92: ...1 Ignition circuit cut off system 4 20 Immobilizer system indicator light XVS1100AZ 4 5 Immobilizer system XVS1100AZ 4 1 Indicator and warning lights 4 4 K Key identification number 10 1 L Labels location 1 1 Luggage strap holders 4 19 M Main switch steering lock XVS1100AZ 4 2 Main switch steering lock XVS1100Z 4 2 Maintenance and lubrication periodic 7 3 Maintenance emission control system 7 2 Ma...

Page 93: ...7 1 Troubleshooting 7 33 Troubleshooting chart 7 35 Turn signal indicator light 4 4 Turn signal light bulb or tail brake light bulb replacing 7 31 Turn signal switch 4 7 V Valve clearance 7 14 Vehicle identification number 10 1 W Wheel bearings checking 7 27 Wheels XVS1100AZ 7 18 Wheels XVS1100Z 7 18 U3B824E0 book Page 2 Thursday June 18 2009 8 34 AM ...

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Page 96: ...PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD PRINTED IN JAPAN 2009 06 0 3 1 CR E DIC183 ...