Electrical equipment and instruments of motorcycle Yamaha XVS 1100 Drag Star (1998-2008)

Cable and wiring harness routing
[A] Fasten the handlebar switch leads (left and right) to the handlebar with plastic locking tie. [B] Position the throttle cable and starter cable as shown, and clamp them with holder. [C] Clamp the wire harness with the hook of frame side. [D]...

Electrical components of motorcycle
1. Main switch; 2. Thermo switch; 3. Flasher relay; 4. Starting circuit cut off relay; 5. Ignition coil; 6. Starter relay; 7. Fuse; 8. Igniter unit; 9. Side stand switch; 10. Neutral switch; 11. Rectifier/regulator; 12. Oil lamp relay; 13. Battery;...

Checking switch continuity
Check each switch for continuity with the pocket tester. If the continuity reading is incorrect, check the wiring connections and if necessary, replace the switch. Caution! Never insert the tester probes into the coupler terminal slots (1). Always...

Checking the switches
Check each switch for damage or wear, proper connections, and also for continuity between the terminals. Refer to " Checking switch continuity ". Damage/wear → Repair or replace the switch. Improperly connected → Properly connect. Incorrect...

Checking the bulbs and bulb sockets
Check each bulb and bulb socket for damage or wear, proper connections, and also for continuity between the terminals. Damage/wear Repair or replace the bulb, bulb socket or both. Improperly connected Properly connect. Incorrect continuity reading...

Lighting system troubleshooting
Any of the following fail to light: headlight, high beam indicator light, taillight, auxiliary light (for Europe) or meter light. Check: 1. main and headlight fuses 2. battery 3. main switch 4. lights switch (for Europe) 5. dimmer switch 6. pass...

Checking the lighting system
1. The headlight and the high beam indicator light fail to came on. 1. Headlight bulb and socket Check the headlight bulb and socket for continuity. Refer to " Checking the bulbs and bulb sockets ". Are the headlight bulb and socket OK? NO: Replace...

Signal system troubleshooting
Any of the following fail to light: turn signal light, brake light or an indicator light. The forn fails to sound. Check: 1. main and signaling system fuses 2. battery 3. main switch 4. wiring (of the entrire signaling system) Note: Before...

Fuel pump system troubleshooting
The fuel pump fails to operate. Check: 1. main, and ignition fuses 2. battery 3. main switch 4. engine stop switch 5. starting circuit cutoff relay (fuel pump relay) 6. fuel pump 7. wiring (of the entire charging system) Note: Before...

Fuel pump test
Warning! Gasoline is extremely flammable and under certain circumstances there can be a danger of an explosion or combustion. Be extremely careful and note the following points: Stop the engine before refuelling. Do not smoke and keep away from open...

Carburetor heater system troubleshooting
The carburetor heater fails to operate. Check: 1. main, and carburetor heater 2. battery 3. main switch 4. neatral switch 5. carburetor heater relay 6. thermo 7. carburetor heater 8. wiring (of the entire charging system) Note: Before...

Self-diagnosis features of motorcycle
When the main switch is turned to "ON", the following items are monitored and the condition codes are displayed on the engine indicator light (irrespective of whether the engine is running or not). Note: The XVS1100 features a self-diagnosing...

Self-diagnosis troubleshooting
The engine warning light starts to display the self-diagnosis sequence. Check: 1. throttle position sensor 2. speed sensor Note: Before troubleshooting, remove the following part(-s): 1) rider seat 2) fuel tank 3) air filter case 4) left side cover...