2000 YAMAHA XJ600S Owners Manual

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GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY
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Motorcycles are fascinating vehicles, which can give you an unsurpassed feeling of power and freedom.
However, they also impose certain limits, which you must accept; even the best motorcycle does not ig-
nore the laws of physics.
Regular care and maintenance are essential for preserving your motorcycleÕs value and operating condi-
tion. Moreover, what is true for the motorcycle is also true for the rider: good performance depends on be-
ing in good shape. Riding under the influence of medication, drugs and alcohol is, of course, out of the
question. Motorcycle riders Ð more than car drivers Ð must always be at their mental and physical best.
Under the influence of even small amounts of alcohol, there is a tendency to take dangerous risks.
Protective clothing is as essential for the motorcycle rider as seat belts are for car drivers and passengers.
Always wear a complete motorcycle suit (whether made of leather or tear-resistant synthetic materials
with protectors), sturdy boots, motorcycle gloves and a properly fitting helmet. Optimum protective wear,
however, should not encourage carelessness. Though full-coverage helmets and suits, in particular, cre-
ate an illusion of total safety and protection, motorcyclists will always be vulnerable. Riders who lack criti-
cal self-control run the risk of going too fast and are apt to take chances. This is even more dangerous in
wet weather. The good motorcyclist rides safely, predictably and defensively Ð avoiding all dangers, in-
cluding those caused by others.
Enjoy your ride!
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Left view (XJ600S) ............................................................................. 2-1
Right view (XJ600S)........................................................................... 2-2
Controls/Instruments (XJ600S) .......................................................... 2-3
Left view (XJ600N) ............................................................................. 2-4
Right view (XJ600N) .......................................................................... 2-5
Controls/Instruments (XJ600N) .......................................................... 2-6

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DESCRIPTION
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Left view (XJ600S)
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1. Fuel cock (page 3-13)
2. Helmet holder (page 3-15)
3. Fuse box (page 6-26)
4. Luggage strap holders (page 3-16)
5. Seat lock (page 3-14)6. Rear shock absorber spring
preload adjusting ring (page 3-15)
7. Shift pedal (page 3-10)

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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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DESCRIPTION
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Controls/Instruments (XJ600S)
14. Clutch lever (page 3-9)
15. Left handlebar switches (page 3-7)
16. Starter (choke) Ò Ó (page 3-14)
17. Speedometer (page 3-6)
18. Tachometer (page 3-7)
19. Right handlebar switches (page 3-9)
20. Front brake lever (page 3-10)
21. Throttle grip (page 6-12)
22. Main switch (page 3-1)

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DESCRIPTION
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Left view (XJ600N)
1. Steering lock (page 3-3)
2. Fuel cock (page 3-13)
3. Helmet holder (page 3-15)
4. Fuse box (page 6-26)
5. Luggage strap holders (page 3-16)6. Seat lock (page 3-14)
7. Rear shock absorber spring preload
adjusting ring (page 3-15)
8. Shift pedal (page 3-10)

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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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DESCRIPTION
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Controls/Instruments (XJ600N)
15. Clutch lever (page 3-9)
16. Left handlebar switches (page 3-7)
17. Starter (choke) Ò Ó (page 3-14)
18. Speedometer (page 3-6)
19. Tachometer (page 3-7)
20. Right handlebar switches (page 3-9)
21. Front brake lever (page 3-10)
22. Throttle grip (page 6-12)
23. Main switch (page 3-1)