Table Of Contents - Yamaha 2008 XVS11AWX 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
Immobilizer system
(XVS11AWX) ..............................3-1
Main switch/steering lock
(XVS11X) .....................................3-2
Main switch/steering lock
(XVS11AWX) ..............................3-2
Indicator and warning lights ............3-4
Speedometer unit ...........................3-6
Handlebar switches ........................3-6
Clutch lever .....................................3-8
Shift pedal (XVS11X) ......................3-8
Shift pedal (XVS11AWX) ................3-8
Brake lever .....................................3-9
Brake pedal ....................................3-9
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-9
Fuel ...............................................3-10
Fuel cock ......................................3-11
Starter (choke) lever .....................3-12
Seats (XVS11X) ............................3-12
Seats (XVS11AWX) ......................3-14
Helmet holder ...............................3-15
Storage compartment ................... 3-16
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 3-17
Luggage strap holders ................. 3-19
Sidestand ..................................... 3-19
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-20
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 (XVS11X) ......................... 5-1
Starting and warming up a cold
engine (XVS11AWX) ................... 5-2
Starting a warm engine .................. 5-4
Shifting ........................................... 5-4
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-5
Engine break-in .............................. 5-5
Parking ........................................... 5-6
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR ................................. 6-1
Owner's tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-2
Removing and installing the
panel ........................................... 6-6
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-6
Engine oil ....................................... 6-8
Final gear oil .................................. 6-9
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 6-11
Adjusting the carburetors ............. 6-12
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-12
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-13
Valve clearance ........................... 6-13
Tires (XVS11X)............................. 6-13
Tires (XVS11AWX) ...................... 6-15
Spoke wheels (XVS11X) ............. 6-17
Cast wheels (XVS11AWX) .......... 6-18
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 6-18
Adjusting the brake lever free
play ........................................... 6-19
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ....................................... 6-20
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-20
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-21
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 6-24