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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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Owners are personally responsible for their vehicleÕs condition. Your motorcycleÕs vital functions can start to deteriorate
quickly and unexpectedly, even if it remains unused (for instance, if it is exposed to the elements). Any damage, fluid leak or
loss of tire pressure could have serious consequences. Therefore, it is very important that, in addition to a thorough visual in-
spection, you check the following points before each ride.
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PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Front brake
¥ Check operation, fluid level and fluid leakage.
¥ Fill with DOT 4 (or DOT 3) brake fluid if necessary.6-18 ~ 6-20
Rear brake6-17 ~ 6-20
Clutch¥ Check operation, condition and free play.
¥ Adjust if necessary.6-15 ~ 6-16
Throttle grip and housing¥ Check for smooth operation.
¥ Lubricate if necessary.6-12, 6-22
Engine oil¥ Check oil level.
¥ Fill with oil if necessary.6-7 ~ 6-9
Drive chain¥ Check chain slack and condition.
¥ Adjust if necessary.6-20 ~ 6-21
Wheels and tires¥ Check tire pressure, wear and damage.6-13 ~ 6-15,
6-31 ~ 6-34
Control and meter cables¥ Check for smooth operation.
¥ Lubricate if necessary.6-22
Brake and shift pedal
shafts¥ Check for smooth operation.
¥ Lubricate if necessary.6-22
Brake and clutch lever
pivots¥ Check for smooth operation.
¥ Lubricate if necessary.6-23
Center and sidestand
pivots¥ Check for smooth operation.
¥ Lubricate if necessary.6-23
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1. Axle nut
2. Locknut
3. Adjusting nut
4. Alignment marks
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Drive chain slack adjustment
1. Loosen the axle nut.
2. Loosen the locknuts on each side.
To tighten the chain, turn the chain
adjusting nuts in direction a
. To
loosen the chain, turn the adjust-
ing nuts in direction b
and push
the wheel forward. Turn each ad-
justing nut exactly the same
amount to maintain correct axle
alignment. There are marks oneach side of the swingarm. Use
these marks to align the rear
wheel.
EC000096
CAUTION:
Too little chain slack will overload
the engine and other vital parts.
Keep the slack within the specified
limits.
3. After adjusting, tighten the lock-
nuts. Then tighten the axle nut to
the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
105 Nm (10.5 mákg)
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Drive chain lubrication
The chain consists of many parts which
work with each other. If the chain is not
maintained properly, it will wear out
quickly. Therefore, the chain must be
serviced regularly. This service is es-
pecially necessary when riding in dusty
areas. This motorcycle is equipped
with a sealed type chain. Steam clean-
ing, high-pressure washes, and sol-
vents can damage chain so do not use
these for cleaning it. Use only kerosene
to clean the drive chain. Wipe it dry,
and thoroughly lubricate it with SAE 30
~ 50W motor oil. Do not use any other
lubricants on the drive chain. They may
contain solvents that could damage the
sealed chain.
EC000097
CAUTION:
Be sure to oil the chain after wash-
ing the motorcycle or riding in the
rain.
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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c. Install the spark plug caps onto the
spark plugs and place the spark
plugs on the cylinder head so that
the electrodes are grounded. (This
will limit sparking during the next
step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times
with the starter. (This will coat the
cylinder walls with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug caps from
the spark plugs, install the spark
plugs and then the spark plug
caps.
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When turning the engine over, be
sure to ground the spark plug elec-
trodes to prevent damage or injury
from sparking.
6. Lubricate all control cables and
the pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the side-
stand/centerstand.7. Check and, if necessary, correct
the tire air pressure, then raise the
motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
8. Cover up the muffler outlets with
plastic bags to prevent moisture
from entering.
9. Remove the battery and fully
charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and recharge it once a
month. Do not store the battery in
an excessively cold or warm place
(less than 0ûC or more than 30ûC).
For more information, see ÒBattery
storageÓ in the chapter ÒPERIOD-
IC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR
REPAIRSÓ.
NOTE:
Make any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Maximum load*
XJ600S 184 kg
XJ600N 187 kg
Air pressure (cold tire)
Up to 90 kg load*
Front 200 kPa (2.00 kg/cm
2, 2.00 bar)
Rear 225 kPa (2.25 kg/cm
2, 2.25 bar)
90 kg load ~ maximum load*
Front 200 kPa (2.00 kg/cm
2, 2.00 bar)
Rear 250 kPa (2.50 kg/cm
2, 2.50 bar)
High speed riding
Front 200 kPa (2.00 kg/cm
2, 2.00 bar)
Rear 250 kPa (2.50 kg/cm
2, 2.50 bar)
* Load is total weight of cargo, rider, passenger and accessories.
Wheels
Front
Ty p e C a s t
Size 17 ´ MT 2.50
Rear
Ty p e C a s t
Size 18 ´ MT 3.50Brakes
Front
Type Dual disc brake
Operation Right hand operation
Fluid DOT 4 or DOT 3
Rear
Type Single disc brake
Operation Right foot operation
Fluid DOT 4 or DOT 3
Suspension
Front
Type Telescopic fork
Rear
Type Swingarm (monocross suspension)
Shock absorbers
Front Coil spring/oil damper
Rear Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel
Front 140 mm
Rear 110 mm
Electrical systems
Ignition system T.C.I. (digital)