Yamaha XVS1100(L) User manual

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XVS1100 (L)
SERVICE MANUAL
1998 by Yamaha Motor Co.,Ltd.
First edition, October 1998
All rights reserved. Any reproduction or
unauthorized use without the written
permission of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.

NOTE:
CAUTION:
EB001000 NOTICE
This manual was produced by the Yamaha Motor Company primarily for use by Yamaha dealers and
their qualified mechanics. It is not possible to include all the knowledge of a mechanic in one manual,
so it is assumed that anyone who uses this book to perform maintenance and repairs on Yamaha mo-
torcycleshasabasicunderstandingofthemechanicalideasandtheproceduresofmotorcyclerepair.
Repairs attempted by anyone without this knowledge are likely to render the motorcycle unsafe and
unfit for use.
YamahaMotorCompany,Ltd.iscontinuallystrivingtoimproveall its models.Modificationsandsignifi-
cant changes in specifications or procedures will be forwarded to all authorized Yamaha dealers and
will appear in future editions of this manual where applicable.
Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations.
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Failuretofollow WARNINGinstructions couldresultin severeinjuryordeathto
the motorcycle operator, a bystander or a person inspecting or repairing the
motorcycle.
ACAUTIONindicatesspecialprecautionsthatmust be taken to avoid damage
to the motorcycle.
NOTE: A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.

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EB002000 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
MANUAL ORGANIZATION
This manual consists of chapters for the main categories of subjects. (See “Illustrated symbols”)
1st title 1: This is the title of the chapter with its symbol in the upper right corner of each page.
2nd title 2: This title indicates the section of the chapter and only appears on the first page of each
section. It is located in the upper right corner of the page.
3rd title 3: This title indicates a sub-section that is followed by step-by-step procedures accompa-
nied by corresponding illustrations.
EXPLODED DIAGRAMS
To help identify parts and clarify procedure steps, there are exploded diagrams at the start of each re-
moval and disassembly section.
1. An easy-to-see exploded diagram 4is provided for removal and disassembly jobs.
2. Numbers 5aregivenintheorderofthejobsintheexplodeddiagram.Anumberthatisenclosedby
a circle indicates a disassembly step.
3. An explanation of jobs and notes is presented in an easy-to-read way by the use of symbol marks
6. The meanings of the symbol marks are given on the next page.
4. Ajobinstructionchart 7accompanies theexplodeddiagram, providingtheorder ofjobs,names of
parts, notes in jobs, etc.
5. Forjobsrequiringmoreinformation,thestep-by-stepformatsupplements 8aregiveninadditionto
the exploded diagram and the job instruction chart.

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ILLUSTRATED SYMBOLS
Illustrated symbols 1to 9are printed on the
toprightofeachpageandindicatethesubjectof
each chapter.
1General information
2Specifications
3Periodic inspections and adjustments
4Engine
5Cooling system
6Carburetion
7Chassis
8Electrical
9Troubleshooting
Illustrated symbols 10 to 17 are used to identify
the specifications appearing in the text.
10 Can be serviced with engine mounted
11 Filling fluid
12 Lubricant
13 Special tool
14 Torque
15 Wear limit, clearance
16 Engine speed
17 Ω, V, A
Illustratedsymbols 18 to 23 intheexplodeddia-
grams indicate the types of lubricants and lu-
brication points.
18 Apply engine oil
19 Apply gear oil
20 Apply molybdenum disulfide oil
21 Apply wheel bearing grease
22 Apply lightweight lithium-soap base grease
23 Apply molybdenum disulfide grease
Illustratedsymbols 24 to 25 intheexplodeddia-
grams indicate where to apply locking agent 24
and when to install new parts 25 .
24 Apply locking agent (LOCTITE)
25 Replace
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INSP
ADJ
GENERAL INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
PERIODIC INSPECTION AND
ADJUSTMENTS
ENGINE OVERHAUL
CARBURETION
CHASSIS
ELECTRICAL
TROUBLESHOOTING
GEN
INFO 1
SPEC 2
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ENG 4
CARB 5
CHAS 6
ELEC 7
TRBL
SHTG 8
CHAPTER TITLES

GEN
INFO
1

GEN
INFO
CHAPTER 1.
GENERAL INFORMATION
MOTORCYCLE IDENTIFICATION 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MODEL LABEL 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PREPARATION FOR REMOVAL PROCEDURES 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REPLACEMENT PARTS 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GASKETS, OIL SEALS AND O-RINGS 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LOCK WASHERS/PLATES AND COTTER PINS 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BEARINGS AND OIL SEALS 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CIRCLIPS 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING OF CONNECTIONS 1-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOLS 1-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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MOTORCYCLE IDENTIFICATION GEN
INFO
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GENERAL INFORMATION
MOTORCYCLE IDENTIFICATION
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Thevehicleidentificationnumber 1isstamped
into the right side of the steering head.
MODEL LABEL
The model label 1is affixed to the frame. This
information will be needed to order spare parts.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION GEN
INFO
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
PREPARATION FOR REMOVAL PROCE-
DURES
1. Remove all dirt, mud, dust and foreign mate-
rial before removal and disassembly.
2. Use proper tools and cleaning equipment.
Refer to the “SPECIAL TOOLS” section.
3. When disassembling the machine, always
keep mated parts together. This includes
gears,cylinders, pistons and other partsthat
have been “mated” through normal wear.
Mated parts must always be reused or re-
placed as an assembly.
4. During machine disassembly, clean all parts
and place them in trays in the order of disas-
sembly. This will speed up assembly and al-
low for the correct installation of all parts.
5. Keep all parts away from any source of fire.
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REPLACEMENT PARTS
1. Use only genuine Yamaha parts for all re-
placements. Use oil and grease recom-
mended by Yamaha for all lubrication jobs.
Other brands may be similar in function and
appearance, but inferior in quality.
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GASKETS, OIL SEALS AND O-RINGS
1. Replaceallgaskets,seals and O-rings when
overhauling the engine. All gasket surfaces,
oil seal lips and O-rings must be cleaned.
2. Properly oil all mating parts and bearings
during reassembly. Apply grease to the oil
seal lips.