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2-2
DESCRIPTION
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Right view (XJ600S)
8. Tail/brake light (page 6-17)
9. Storage compartment (page 3-15)
10. Seat (page 3-14)
11. Fuel tank (page 3-11)
12. Headlight (page 6-27)
13. Rear brake pedal (page 3-11)
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2-5
DESCRIPTION
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Right view (XJ600N)
9. Tail/brake light (page 6-17)
10. Storage compartment (page 3-15)
11. Seat (page 3-14)
12. Fuel tank (page 3-11)
13. Headlight (page 6-27)
14. Rear brake pedal (page 3-11)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switch ......................................................... 3-1
Steering lock (for XJ600N) ................................ 3-3
Indicator lights .................................................... 3-3
Oil level indicator circuit check ........................... 3-5
Speedometer (for XJ600S) ................................. 3-6
Speedometer (for XJ600N) ................................ 3-6
Tachometer ........................................................ 3-7
Handlebar switches ............................................ 3-7
Clutch lever ........................................................ 3-9
Shift pedal ........................................................ 3-10
Front brake lever .............................................. 3-10
Rear brake pedal .............................................. 3-11Fuel tank cap .................................................... 3-11
Fuel ................................................................... 3-12
Fuel tank breather hose (for Germany only) ..... 3-12
Fuel cock........................................................... 3-13
Starter (choke) Ò Ó ......................................... 3-14
Seat................................................................... 3-14
Helmet holders .................................................. 3-15
Storage compartment ....................................... 3-15
Rear shock absorber adjustment ...................... 3-15
Luggage strap holders ...................................... 3-16
Sidestand .......................................................... 3-17
Sidestand/clutch switch operation check .......... 3-17
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Tool kit ................................................................ 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication................. 6-2
Panel removal and installation ........................... 6-5
Panel A ............................................................... 6-5
Spark plug inspection ......................................... 6-6
Engine oil............................................................ 6-7
Air filter ............................................................. 6-10
Carburetor adjustment ...................................... 6-11
Idle speed adjustment ...................................... 6-12
Throttle cable free play inspection .................... 6-12
Valve clearance adjustment ............................. 6-13
Tires ................................................................. 6-13
Wheels ............................................................. 6-15
Clutch lever free play adjustment ..................... 6-15
Rear brake pedal height adjustment ................ 6-17
Brake light switch adjustment ........................... 6-17
Checking the front and rear brake pads ........... 6-18
Inspecting the brake fluid level ......................... 6-19
Brake fluid replacement .................................... 6-20
Drive chain slack check .................................... 6-20
Drive chain slack adjustment ............................ 6-21Drive chain lubrication....................................... 6-21
Cable inspection and lubrication ....................... 6-22
Throttle cable and grip lubrication ..................... 6-22
Brake and shift pedal lubrication ....................... 6-22
Brake and clutch lever lubrication ..................... 6-23
Center and sidestand lubrication ...................... 6-23
Rear suspension lubrication.............................. 6-23
Front fork inspection ......................................... 6-24
Steering inspection ........................................... 6-24
Wheel bearings ................................................. 6-25
Battery............................................................... 6-25
Fuse replacement ............................................. 6-26
Headlight bulb replacement (for XJ600S) ......... 6-27
Headlight bulb replacement (for XJ600N) ......... 6-29
Front wheel removal ......................................... 6-31
Front wheel installation ..................................... 6-31
Rear wheel removal .......................................... 6-33
Rear wheel installation ...................................... 6-34
Troubleshooting ................................................ 6-34
Troubleshooting chart ....................................... 6-35
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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a. Pedal height
EAU00712
Rear brake pedal height
adjustment
The top of the brake pedal should be
positioned 40 mm below the top of the
footrest. If not, ask a Yamaha dealer to
adjust it.
EW000109
A soft or spongy feeling in the brake
pedal can indicate the presence of
air in the brake system. This air
must be removed by bleeding the
brake system before the motorcycle
is operated. Air in the system will
cause greatly diminished braking
capability and can result in loss of
control and an accident. Have a
Yamaha dealer inspect and bleed
the system if necessary.
1. Brake light switch
2. Adjusting nut
EAU00713
Brake light switch adjustment
The rear brake light switch is activated
by the brake pedal and is properly ad-
justed when the brake light comes on
just before braking takes effect. To ad-
just the rear brake light switch, hold the
switch body so it does not rotate while
turning the adjusting nut. Turn the ad-
justing nut in direction a
to make the
brake light come on earlier. Turn the
adjusting nut in direction b
to make the
brake light come on later.
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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ECA00010
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.)
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Charging system
Type A.C. magneto
Standard output 14 V, 20 A @ 5,000 r/min
Battery
Type YTX9-BS, GTX9-BS
Voltage, capacity 12 V, 8 AH
Headlight typeQuartz bulb (halogen)
Bulb voltage, wattage ´
quantity
Headlight 12 V, 60/55 W ´ 1
Auxiliary light 12 V, 4 W ´ 1 (except for GB, IRL)
12 V, 3.4 W ´ 1 (for GB, IRL)
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21 W ´ 1
Turn signal light 12 V, 21 W ´ 4
Meter light
XJ600S 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 3
XJ600N 14 V, 3 W ´ 2
12 V, 1.7 W ´ 2
Neutral indicator light 12 V, 3.4 W ´ 1
High beam indicator light 12 V, 3.4 W ´ 1
Oil level indicator light
XJ600S 12 V, 3.4 W ´ 1
XJ600N 14 V, 3 W ´ 1
Turn indicator light 12 V, 3.4 W ´ 2Fuses
Main fuse 30 A
Ignition fuse 10 A
Signaling system fuse 15 A
Headlight fuse 15 A
Hazard light fuse 10 A
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INDEX
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A
Air filter .................................................6-10
B
Battery ..................................................6-25
Brake and clutch lever lubrication ........6-23
Brake and shift pedal lubrication ..........6-22
Brake fluid replacement ........................6-20
Brake light switch adjustment ...............6-17
C
Cable inspection and lubrication ..........6-22
Carburetor adjustment ..........................6-11
Care ........................................................7-1
Center and sidestand lubrication ..........6-23
Checking the front and rear brake
pads ...................................................6-18
Clutch lever ............................................3-9
Clutch lever free play adjustment .........6-15
Controls/Instruments (XJ600N) ..............2-6
Controls/Instruments (XJ600S) ..............2-3
D
Dimmer switch ........................................3-7
Drive chain lubrication ..........................6-21
Drive chain slack adjustment ................6-21
Drive chain slack check ........................6-20
E
Engine break-in ......................................5-5
Engine oil ................................................6-7
Engine stop switch .................................3-9
F
Front brake lever ................................. 3-10
Front fork inspection ............................ 6-24
Front wheel installation ........................ 6-31
Front wheel removal ............................ 6-31
Fuel ...................................................... 3-12
Fuel cock ............................................. 3-13
Fuel tank breather hose
(for Germany only) ............................ 3-12
Fuel tank cap ....................................... 3-11
Fuse replacement ................................ 6-26
G
Give safety the right of way ................... 1-1
H
Handlebar switches ............................... 3-7
Dimmer switch ................................. 3-7
Engine stop switch ........................... 3-9
Hazard switch .................................. 3-8
Horn switch ...................................... 3-8
Lights switch .................................... 3-9
Pass switch ...................................... 3-7
Start switch ...................................... 3-9
Turn signal switch ............................ 3-8
Hazard switch ........................................ 3-8
Headlight bulb replacement
(for XJ600N) ...................................... 6-29
Headlight bulb replacement
(for XJ600S) ...................................... 6-27
Helmet holders ..................................... 3-15
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-3
Horn switch ............................................ 3-8
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Identification number records ................ 9-1
Idle speed adjustment .......................... 6-12
Indicator lights ........................................ 3-3
High beam indicator light .................. 3-3
Neutral indicator light ....................... 3-3
Oil level indicator light ...................... 3-3
Turn indicator lights .......................... 3-3
Inspecting the brake fluid level ............ 6-19
K
Key identification number
(for XJ600N) ........................................ 9-1
Key identification number
(for XJ600S) ........................................ 9-1
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Left view (XJ600N) ................................ 2-4
Left view (XJ600S) ................................. 2-1
Lights switch .......................................... 3-9
Luggage strap holders ......................... 3-16
M
Main switch ............................................ 3-1
Model label ............................................ 9-2
N
Neutral indicator light ............................. 3-3