Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
Location of important labels ............1-5
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view........................................2-3
Controls and instruments.................2-5
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS .......................................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-1
Indicator and warning lights ............3-2
Speedometer unit ...........................3-3
Handlebar switches ........................3-3
Clutch lever .....................................3-4
Shift pedal (XVS1100) .....................3-5
Shift pedal
(XVS1100A/XVS1100AT) ............3-5
Brake lever .....................................3-5
Brake pedal ....................................3-6
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-6
Fuel .................................................3-7
Catalytic converter
(for California only).......................3-8
Fuel cock ........................................3-8
Starter (choke) lever ........................3-9
Seats (XVS1100).............................3-9
Seats (XVS1100A/XVS1100AT)....3-11
Helmet holder ...............................3-12
Storage compartment ...................3-12
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-13
Luggage strap holders .................3-15
Sidestand ..................................... 3-16
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-16
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list .................. 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting and warming up a cold
engine ......................................... 5-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 5-2
Shifting ........................................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-4
Parking ........................................... 5-5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR ................................. 6-1
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ........... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system ....... 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-4
Removing and installing
the panel ..................................... 6-8
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-8
Canister (for California only) ........ 6-10
Engine oil ..................................... 6-10
Final gear oil ................................ 6-12
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 6-13
Adjusting the carburetors ............. 6-14
Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-14
Adjusting the valve clearance ...... 6-15
Tires (XVS1100) ........................... 6-15
Tires (XVS1100A/XVS1100AT).... 6-17
Spoke wheels (XVS1100)............. 6-18
Cast wheels
(XVS1100A/XVS1100AT).......... 6-19
Accessories and replacement
parts ......................................... 6-19
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 6-20
Adjusting the brake lever free
play ........................................... 6-21
Adjusting the brake pedal
position ..................................... 6-22
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ....................................... 6-22
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-23
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-23
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-25
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