Yamaha XVS1100V Owner's Manual

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SAFETY INFORMATION1-41tor and may limit control ability,therefore, such accessories arenot recommended. Use caution when adding electri-cal accessories. If electrical acces-sories exceed the capacity of themotorcycle’s electrical system, anelectric failure could result, whichcould cause a dangerous loss oflights or engine power.Gasoline and exhaust gas GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMA-BLE:• Always turn the engine off whenrefueling.• Take care not to spill any gaso-line on the engine or exhaustsystem when refueling.• Never refuel while smoking or inthe vicinity of an open flame. Never start the engine or let it runfor any length of time in a closedarea. The exhaust fumes are poi-sonous and may cause loss ofconsciousness and death within ashort time. Always operate yourmotorcycle in an area that has ad-equate ventilation. Always turn the engine off beforeleaving the motorcycle unattendedand remove the key from the mainswitch. When parking the motor-cycle, note the following:• The engine and exhaust systemmay be hot, therefore, park themotorcycle in a place where pe-destrians or children are not like-ly to touch these hot areas.• Do not park the motorcycle on aslope or soft ground, otherwise itmay fall over.• Do not park the motorcycle neara flammable source (e.g. a kero-sene heater, or near an openflame), otherwise it could catchfire. When transporting the motorcyclein another vehicle, make sure thatit is kept upright and that the fuelcock is turned to “ON” or “RES” (forvacuum type) / “OFF” (for manualtype). If it should lean over, gaso-line may leak out of the carburetoror fuel tank. If you should swallow any gaso-line, inhale a lot of gasoline vapor,or allow gasoline to get into youreyes, see your doctor immediately.If any gasoline spills on your skinor clothing, immediately wash theaffected area with soap and waterand change your clothes.