2000 YAMAHA XJ600N brake

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Cable inspection and
lubrication
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Damage to the outer housing of ca-
bles may lead to internal rusting and
interfere with the cable movement.
Replace damaged cables as soon as
possible to prevent unsafe condi-
tions.
Lubricate the cables and cable ends. If
a cable does not operate smoothly, ask
a Yamaha dealer to replace it.
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
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Throttle cable and grip
lubrication
The throttle twist grip assembly should
be greased at the time that the cable is
lubricated, since the grip must be re-
moved to get at the end of the throttle
cable. After removing the screws, hold
the end of the cable up in the air and
put in several drops of lubricant. With
the throttle grip disassembled, coat the
metal surface of the grip assembly with
a suitable all-purpose grease.
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Brake and shift pedal
lubrication
Lubricate the pivoting parts.
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil

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Brake and clutch lever
lubrication
Lubricate the pivoting parts.
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
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Center and sidestand
lubrication
Lubricate the pivoting and mating
joints.
Check to see that the center and side-
stand move up and down smoothly.
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If the center and/or sidestand does
not move smoothly, consult a
Yamaha dealer.Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
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Rear suspension lubrication
Lubricate the pivoting parts.
Recommended lubricant:
Molybdenum disulfide grease

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Front fork inspection
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Securely support the motorcycle so
there is no danger of it falling over.
Check for scratches or damage on the
inner tube and excessive oil leakage
from the front fork.
Operation check
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
place.
2. Hold the motorcycle in an upright
position and apply the front brake.
3. Push down hard on the handle-
bars several times and check if the
fork rebounds smoothly.
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CAUTION:
If any damage or unsmooth move-
ment is found with the front fork,
consult a Yamaha dealer.
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Steering inspection
Periodically inspect the condition of the
steering. Worn out or loose steering
bearings may be dangerous. Place a
stand under the engine to raise the
front wheel off the ground. Hold the
lower end of the front forks and try to
move them forward and backward. If
any free play can be felt, ask a Yamaha
dealer to inspect and adjust the steer-
ing. Inspection is easier if the front
wheel is removed.
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Securely support the motorcycle so
there is no danger of it falling over.

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1. Speedometer cable
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Front wheel removal
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lIt is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer service the wheel.
lSecurely support the motor-
cycle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
1. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand.
2. Remove the speedometer cable
from the front wheel side.
3. Remove the calipers.
1. Wheel axle
2. Pinch bolt
NOTE:
Do not depress the brake lever when
the disc and caliper are separated.
4. Loosen the pinch bolt.
5. Remove the wheel axle. Make
sure the motorcycle is properly
supported.
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Front wheel installation
1. Install the speedometer gear unit
into the wheel hub. Make sure the
wheel hub and the speedometer
gear unit are installed with the pro-
jections meshed into the slots.
2. Lift up the wheel between the front
fork legs. Make sure the slot in the
speedometer gear unit fits over
the stopper on the front fork outer
tube.

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3. Install the wheel axle and let the
motorcycle down.
4. Install the calipers and caliper
bolts. Make sure there is enough
gap between the brake pads be-
fore installing the calipers onto the
brake discs.
5. Push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check for
proper fork operation.
6. Tighten the wheel axle, pinch bolt
and caliper bolts to the specified
torque.7. Install the speedometer cable.Tightening torque:
Wheel axle:
58 Nm (5.8 mákg)
Pinch bolt:
40 Nm (4.0 mákg)
Caliper bolt:
19 Nm (1.9 mákg)

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1. Axle nut
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Rear wheel removal
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lIt is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer service the wheel.
lSecurely support the motor-
cycle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
1. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand.
2. Remove the axle nut.
1. Brake torque rod bolt
2. Nut
3. Remove the brake torque rod bolt
by removing the nut.
4. While supporting the brake cali-
per, pull out the wheel axle.
5. Push the wheel forward and re-
move the drive chain.
6. Remove the wheel assembly.
NOTE:
lDo not depress the brake pedal
when the disc and caliper are sep-
arated.
lYou do not have to disassemble
the chain in order to remove or in-
stall the rear wheel.

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Rear wheel installation
1. Install the wheel assembly and in-
sert the axle.
2. Install and adjust the drive chain.
(See page 6-20 for details about
adjusting the drive chain slack.)
3. Install the axle nut.
4. Install the caliper and caliper bolts.
Make sure there is enough gap
between the brake pads before in-
stalling the caliper onto the brake
disc.
5. Take the motorcycle off the cen-
terstand.
6. Tighten the axle nut and brake
torque rod bolt to the specified
torques.
Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
105 Nm (10.5 mákg)
Brake torque rod bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 mákg)
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Troubleshooting
Although Yamaha motorcycles receive
a rigid inspection before shipment from
the factory, trouble may occur during
operation.
Any problem in the fuel, compression,
or ignition systems can cause poor
starting and loss of power. The trouble-
shooting chart describes a quick, easy
procedure for making checks.
If your motorcycle requires any repair,
bring it to a Yamaha dealer. The skilled
technicians at a Yamaha dealership
have the tools, experience, and know-
how to properly service your motor-
cycle. Use only genuine Yamaha parts
on your motorcycle. Imitation parts may
look like Yamaha parts, but they are of-
ten inferior. Consequently, they have a
shorter service life and can lead to ex-
pensive repair bills.

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CAUTION:
lAvoid using strong acidic wheel
cleaners, especially on spoked
wheels. If you do use such
products for hard-to-remove
dirt, do not leave it on any long-
er than instructed, then thor-
oughly rinse it off with water,
immediately dry the area and
apply a corrosion protection
spray.
lImproper cleaning can damage
windshields, cowlings, panels
and other plastic parts. Use
only a soft, clean cloth or
sponge with mild detergent and
water to clean plastic.
lDo not use any harsh chemical
products on plastic parts. Be
sure to avoid using cloths or
sponges which have been in
contact with strong or abrasive
cleaning products, solvent or
thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust re-
movers or inhibitors, brake flu-
id, antifreeze or electrolyte.
lDo not use high-pressure wash-
ers or steam-jet cleaners since
they cause water seepage and
deterioration in the following ar-
eas: seals (of wheel bearings,
swingarm bearings, forks and
brakes), electric components
(couplers, connectors, instru-
ments, switches and lights),
breather hoses and vents.
lFor motorcycles equipped with
a windshield: Do not use strong
cleaners or hard sponges as
they will cause dulling or
scratching. Some cleaning
compounds for plastic may
leave scratches on the wind-
shield. Test the product on a
small hidden part of the wind-
shield to make sure they do not
leave any marks. If the wind-
shield is scratched, use a quali-
ty plastic polishing compound
after washing.
After riding in the rain, near the sea or
on salt-sprayed roads
Since sea salt or salt sprayed on the
roads in the winter are extremely corro-
sive in combination with water, carry
out the following steps after each ride
in the rain, near the sea or on salt-
sprayed roads. (Salt sprayed in the
winter may remain on the roads well
into spring.)