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Valve clearance adjustment
The correct valve clearance changes
with use, resulting in improper fuel/air
supply or engine noise. To prevent this,
the valve clearance must be adjusted
regularly. This adjustment however,
should be left to a professional
Yamaha service technician.
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Tires
To ensure maximum performance,
long service, and safe operation, note
the following:
Tire air pressure
Always check and adjust the tire pres-
sure before operating the motorcycle.
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Tire inflation pressure should be
checked and adjusted when the
temperature of the tire equals the
ambient air temperature. Tire infla-
tion pressure must be adjusted ac-
cording to total weight of cargo,
rider, passenger, and accessories
(fairing, saddlebags, etc. if approved
for this model), and vehicle speed.
Maximum load* XJ600S: 184 kg
XJ600N: 187 kg
Cold tire pressure Front Rear
Up to 90 kg*200 kPa
(2.00 kg/cm
2,
2.00 bar)225 kPa
(2.25 kg/cm2,
2.25 bar)
90 kg load ~
Maximum load*200 kPa
(2.00 kg/cm
2,
2.00 bar)250 kPa
(2.50 kg/cm2,
2.50 bar)
High speed riding200 kPa
(2.00 kg/cm
2,
2.00 bar)250 kPa
(2.50 kg/cm2,
2.50 bar)
* Load is the total weight of cargo, rider, passenger
and accessories.
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Proper loading of your motorcycle
is important for several characteris-
tics of your motorcycle, such as
handling, braking, performance and
safety. Do not carry loosely packed
items that can shift. Securely pack
your heaviest items close to the
center of the motorcycle, and dis-
tribute the weight evenly from side
to side. Properly adjust the suspen-
sion for your load, and check the
condition and pressure of your tires.
NEVER OVERLOAD YOUR MOTOR-
CYCLE. Make sure the total weight
of the cargo, rider, passenger, and
accessories (fairing, saddlebags,
etc. if approved for this model) does
not exceed the maximum load of the
motorcycle. Operation of an over-
loaded motorcycle could cause tire
damage, an accident, or even injury.
a. Tread depth
1. Side wall
Tire inspection
Always check the tires before operating
the motorcycle. If center tread depth
reaches the limit as shown, if the tire
has a nail or glass fragments in it, or if
the side wall is cracked, contact a
Yamaha dealer immediately and have
the tire replaced.
NOTE:
These limits may be different by regula-
tion from country to country. If so, con-
form to the limits specified by the
regulations of your own country.
FRONT
Manufacturer Size Type
DUNLOP 110/80-17 57H D103FA
MICHELIN 110/80-17 57H MACADAM 50
REAR
Manufacturer Size Type
DUNLOP 130/70-18 63H D103A
MICHELIN 130/70-18 63H MACADAM 50
Minimum tire tread depth
(front and rear)1.6 mm
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Specifications
Model XJ600S / XJ600N
Dimensions
Overall length 2,170 mm
Overall width 735 mm
Overall height
XJ600S 1,205 mm
XJ600N 1,090 mm
Seat hight 770 mm
Wheelbase 1,445 mm
Ground clearance 150 mm
Minimum turning radius 2,700 mm
Basic weight (with oil and full fuel tank)
XJ600S 213 kg
XJ600N 210 kg
Engine
Engine type Air-cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement Forward-inclined parallel
4-cyclinder
Displacement 598 cm
3
Bore´ Stroke 58.5 ´ 55.7 mm
Compression ratio 10:1
Starting system Electric starter
Lubrication system Wet sump
Engine oil
Ty p e
Recommended engine oil
classiÞcation API Service SE, SF, SG type or
higher
Quantity
Periodic oil change 2.3 L
With oil Þlter replacement 2.6 L
Total amount 3.1 L
-20û -10û 0û
10û20û 30û
40û50ûC
SAE 10W/30
SAE 15W/40
SAE 20W/40
SAE 20W/50
SAE 10W/40
CAUTION:
Be sure to use motor oils that do not contain anti-friction
modifiers. Passenger car motor oils (often labeled
ÒEnergy ConservingÓ) contain anti-friction additives which
will cause clutch and/or starter clutch slippage, resulting in
reduced component life and poor engine performance.
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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)
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HOW TO USE THE CONVERSION TABLE
All specification data in this manual are listed in SI and
METRIC UNITS.
Use this table to convert METRIC unit data to IMPERIAL
unit data.
Ex.
METRIC MULTIPLIER IMPERIAL
**mm´0.03937=
**in
2 mm´0.03937=
0.08 in
CONVERSION TABLE
METRIC TO IMPERIAL
Metric unit Multiplier Imperial unit
Torquemákg
mákg
cmákg
cmákg7.233
86.794
0.0723
0.8679ftálb
inálb
ftálb
inálb
Weightkg
g2.205
0.03527lb
oz
Speed km/hr 0.6214 mph
Distancekm
m
m
cm
mm0.6214
3.281
1.094
0.3937
0.03937mi
ft
yd
in
in
Volume /
Capacitycc (cm
3)
cc (cm3)
lt (liter)
lt (liter)0.03527
0.06102
0.8799
0.2199oz (IMP liq.)
cuáin
qt (IMP liq.)
gal (IMP liq.)
Misc.kg/mm
kg/cm
2
Centigrade (°
C)55.997
14.2234
9/5 + 32 lb/in
psi (lb/in
2)
Fahrenheit (°
F)