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 (XVS11W) .....................3-5
Shift pedal
(XVS11AWW/XVS11ATW) ..........3-5
Brake lever .....................................3-5
Brake pedal ....................................3-6
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-6
Fuel ................................................3-7
Catalytic converter...........................3-8
Fuel cock ........................................3-8
Starter (choke) lever .......................3-9
Seats (XVS11W) .............................3-9
Seats
(XVS11AWW/XVS11ATW) ........3-11
Helmet holder ...............................3-12
Storage compartment ...................3-13
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly .................................. 3-14
Luggage strap holders ................. 3-16
Sidestand ..................................... 3-16
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-17
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
Carburetors ..................................6-14
Checking the throttle cable
free play ....................................6-14
Valve clearance ............................ 6-15
Tires (XVS11W) ............................ 6-15
Tires
(XVS11AWW/XVS11ATW)........ 6-17
Spoke wheels (XVS11W).............. 6-20
Cast wheels
(XVS11AWW/XVS11ATW)........ 6-20
Accessories and replacement
parts ..........................................6-21
Adjusting the clutch lever
free play ....................................6-21
Adjusting the brake lever
free play ....................................6-22
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ........................................6-23
Checking the front and rear brake
pads ..........................................6-23
Checking the brake fluid level ......6-24
Changing the brake fluid ..............6-25
Checking and lubricating the
cables .......................................6-25
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ...............6-26
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals ............... 6-26
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