2000 YAMAHA XJ900S wheel

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Wheel bearingsIf there is play in the front or rear wheel
hub or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer in-
spect the wheel bearings.
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BatteryThis motorcycle is equipped with a
sealed-type battery. Therefore it is not
necessary to check the electrolyte or fill
the battery with distilled water.l
If the battery seems to have dis-
charged, consult a Yamaha deal-
er.
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If the motorcycle is equipped with
optional electrical accessories, the
battery tends to discharge more
quickly, so be sure to recharge it
periodically.
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CAUTION:@ Never try to remove the sealing caps
of the battery cells. The battery will
be damaged. @
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WARNING
@ Battery electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous, causing severe burns,
etc. It contains sulfuric acid. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
ANTIDOTE:l
EXTERNAL: Flush with water.
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INTERNAL: Drink large quanti-
ties of water or milk. Follow with
milk of magnesia, beaten egg,
or vegetable oil. Call a physi-
cian immediately.
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EYES: Flush with water for
15 minutes and get prompt
medical attention.
Batteries produce explosive gases.
Keep sparks, flame, cigarettes etc.,
away. Ventilate when charging or
using in an enclosed space. Always
shield your eyes when working near
batteries.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHIL-
DREN.
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63. Put a new bulb into position and
secure it in place with the bulb
holder.
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CAUTION:@ Avoid touching the glass part of a
bulb. Keep it free from oil; other-
wise, the transparency of the glass,
life of the bulb, and luminous flux
will be adversely affected. If oil gets
on a bulb, thoroughly clean it with a
cloth moistened with alcohol or lac-
quer thinner. @
4. Install the bulb holder cover and
the headlight connector.
If a headlight beam adjustment is
necessary, ask a Yamaha dealer
to make adjustment.
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Front wheel removal
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WARNING
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It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer service the wheel.
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Securely support the motor-
cycle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
@1. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand.
2. Remove the speedometer cable
from the front wheel side.
1. Don’t touch
1. Speedometer cable

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6 3. Remove the brake hose holders
and the calipers by removing the
bolts.
NOTE:@ Do not depress the brake lever when
the disc and caliper are separated. @
4. Loosen the pinch bolt and wheel
axle.
5. Elevate the front wheel by placing
a suitable stand under the engine.
6. Remove the wheel axle. Make
sure the motorcycle is properly
supported.
1. Bolt (´ 3)
2. Brake hose holder
3. CaliperLeft
Right
1. Pinch bolt
2. Wheel axle

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Front wheel installation1. Install the speedometer gear unit
into the wheel hub. Make sure the
wheel hub and the speedometer
gear unit are installed with the pro-
jections meshed into the slots.
2. Lift up the wheel between the front
fork legs. Make sure the slot in the
speedometer gear unit fits over
the stopper on the front fork outer
tube.
3. Install the wheel axle and let the
motorcycle down.4. Install the calipers and caliper
bolts. Make sure there is enough
gap between the brake pads be-
fore installing the calipers onto the
brake discs.
5. Tighten the wheel axle, pinch bolt
and caliper bolts to the specified
torque.6. Push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check for
proper fork operation.
7. Install the speedometer cable.
Tightening torque:
Wheel axle:
59 Nm (5.9 m·kg)
Pinch bolt:
19 Nm (1.9 m·kg)
Caliper bolt:
40 Nm (4.0 m·kg)

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Rear wheel removal
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WARNING
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It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer service the wheel.
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Securely support the motor-
cycle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
@1. Loosen the wheel axle nut and
pinch bolt.
2. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand.3. Remove the caliper bolts and
wheel axle nut.
4. Remove the brake torque rod cot-
ter pin, nut and bolt.
5. While supporting the brake cali-
per, pull out the wheel axle.
6. Move the wheel to the right to sep-
arate it from the final gear case,
then remove the wheel.
NOTE:@ Do not depress the brake pedal when
the disc and caliper are separated. @
1. Axle nut
1. Pinch bolt
1. Nut
2. Brake torque rod
3. Cotter pin
4. Bolt (´ 2)

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Rear wheel installation1. Apply a light coating of lithium
soap base grease to the final gear
case splines and the rear wheel
hub splines.
2. Install the wheel and the wheel ax-
le.
3. Install the caliper and caliper bolts.
Make sure there is enough gap
between the brake pads before in-
stalling the caliper onto the brake
disc.4. Install the brake torque rod bolt
and nut.
5. Install the pinch bolt and tighten it
to the specified torque.
6. Take the motorcycle off the cen-
terstand.
7. Tighten the axle nut, caliper bolts
and brake torque rod nut to the
specified torques.
8. Secure the brake torque rod nut
with a new cotter pin.
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TroubleshootingAlthough Yamaha motorcycles receive
a rigid inspection before shipment from
the factory, trouble may occur during
operation.
Any problem in the fuel, compression,
or ignition systems can cause poor
starting and loss of power. The trouble-
shooting chart describes a quick, easy
procedure for making checks.
If your motorcycle requires any repair,
bring it to a Yamaha dealer. The skilled
technicians at a Yamaha dealership
have the tools, experience, and know-
how to properly service your motor-
cycle. Use only genuine Yamaha parts
on your motorcycle. Imitation parts may
look like Yamaha parts, but they are of-
ten inferior. Consequently, they have a
shorter service life and can lead to ex-
pensive repair bills.
1. Splines
Tightening torque:
Pinch bolt:
16 Nm (1.6 m·kg)
Axle nut:
105 Nm (10.5 m·kg)
Caliper bolt:
35 Nm (3.5 m·kg)
Brake torque rod nut:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kg)

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7-MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGECareThe exposure of its technology makes
a motorcycle charming but also vulner-
able. Although high-quality compo-
nents are used, they are not all rust-re-
sistant. While a rusty exhaust pipe may
remain unnoticed on a car, it does look
unattractive on a motorcycle. Frequent
and proper care, however, will keep
your motorcycle looking good, extend
its life and maintain its performance.
Moreover, the warranty states that the
vehicle must be properly taken care of.
For all these reasons, it is recommend-
ed that you observe the following
cleaning and storing precautions.Before cleaning
1. Cover up the muffler outlets with
plastic bags.
2. Make sure that all caps and covers
as well as all electrical couplers
and connectors, including the
spark plug caps, are tightly in-
stalled.
3. Remove extremely stubborn dirt,
like oil burnt onto the crankcase,
with a degreasing agent and a
brush, but never apply such prod-
ucts onto seals, gaskets and
wheel axles. Always rinse the dirt
and degreaser off with water.Cleaning
After normal use
Remove dirt with warm water, a neutral
detergent and a soft clean sponge,
then rinse with plenty of clean water.
Use a tooth or bottle brush for hard-to-
reach parts. Tougher dirt and insects
will come off more easily if the area is
covered with a wet cloth for a few min-
utes before cleaning.

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CAUTION:@ l
Avoid 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.
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Improper 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.
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Do 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.
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Do 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.
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For 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 oron salt-sprayed roadsSince 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.)