2000 YAMAHA XJ600S Owners Manual

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CONSUMER INFORMATION
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EAU02944
Identification number records
Record the key identification number,
vehicle identification number and mod-
el label information in the spaces pro-
vided for assistance when ordering
spare parts from a Yamaha dealer or
for reference in case the vehicle is sto-
len.
1. KEY IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER:
2. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER:
3. MODEL LABEL INFORMATION:
EAU01039
1. Key identification number
EAU01041
Key identification number
(for XJ600S)
The key identification number is
stamped on the key tag. Record this
number in the space provided and use
it for reference when obtaining a new
key.
1. Key identification number
EAU01042
Key identification number
(for XJ600N)
The key identification number is
stamped on the key. Record this num-
ber in the space provided and use it for
reference when obtaining a new key.

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CONSUMER INFORMATION
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1. Vehicle identification number
EAU01043
Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is
stamped into the steering head pipe.
Record this number in the space pro-
vided.
The vehicle identification number is
used to identify your motorcycle and
may be used to register your motor-
cycle with the licensing authority in
your state.
1. Model label
EAU01050
Model label
The model label is affixed to the frame
under the seat. (See page 3-14 for seat
removal procedures.) Record the infor-
mation on this label in the space pro-
vided. This information will be needed
to order spare parts from your Yamaha
dealer.

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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

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INDEX
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O
Oil level indicator circuit check .............. 3-5
Oil level indicator light ............................ 3-3
P
Panel A .................................................. 6-5
Panel removal and installation ............... 6-5
Parking .................................................. 5-6
Pass switch ............................................ 3-7
Periodic maintenance and lubrication .... 6-2
Pre-operation check list ......................... 4-1
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Rear brake pedal ................................. 3-11
Rear brake pedal height adjustment .... 6-17
Rear shock absorber adjustment ......... 3-15
Rear suspension lubrication ................ 6-23
Rear wheel installation ........................ 6-34
Rear wheel removal ............................. 6-33
Recommended shift points
(for Switzerland only) .......................... 5-5
Right view (XJ600N) .............................. 2-5
Right view (XJ600S) .............................. 2-2
S
Seat ..................................................... 3-14
Shift pedal ............................................ 3-10
Shifting ................................................... 5-4
Sidestand ............................................. 3-17
Sidestand/clutch switch operation
check ................................................. 3-17
Spark plug inspection ............................ 6-6
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Speedometer (for XJ600N) .................... 3-6
Speedometer (for XJ600S) .................... 3-6
Start switch ............................................ 3-9
Starter (choke) Ò Ó ............................ 3-14
Starting a warm engine .......................... 5-4
Starting the engine ................................. 5-1
Steering inspection .............................. 6-24
Steering lock (for XJ600N) ..................... 3-3
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment .......................... 3-15
T
Tachometer ............................................ 3-7
Throttle cable and grip lubrication ........ 6-22
Throttle cable free play inspection ....... 6-12
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ........ 5-5
Tires ..................................................... 6-13
Tool kit ................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting ................................... 6-34
Troubleshooting chart .......................... 6-35
Turn indicator lights ............................... 3-3
Turn signal switch .................................. 3-8
V
Valve clearance adjustment ................. 6-13
Vehicle identification number ................. 9-2
W
Wheel bearings .................................... 6-25
Wheels ................................................. 6-15

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