2000 YAMAHA XJ900S bulb

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Tool kit................................................................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication ................... 6-2
Cowling removal and installation .......................... 6-5
Cowling A.............................................................. 6-5
Cowling B.............................................................. 6-6
Spark plug inspection ........................................... 6-7
Engine oil .............................................................. 6-8
Final gear oil replacement .................................. 6-11
Air filter ............................................................... 6-11
Carburetor adjustment ........................................ 6-13
Idle speed adjustment ........................................ 6-13
Throttle cable free play inspection ...................... 6-14
Valve clearance adjustment ................................ 6-14
Tires .................................................................... 6-15
Wheels ................................................................ 6-18
Clutch lever free play adjustment........................ 6-18
Brake light switch adjustment ............................. 6-19
Checking the front and rear brake pads.............. 6-19
Inspecting the brake fluid level............................ 6-20Brake fluid replacement ..................................... 6-21
Cable inspection and lubrication ........................ 6-21
Throttle cable and grip lubrication ...................... 6-21
Brake and shift pedal lubrication ........................ 6-22
Brake and clutch lever lubrication ...................... 6-22
Center and sidestand lubrication ....................... 6-22
Front fork inspection ........................................... 6-23
Steering inspection ............................................ 6-23
Wheel bearings .................................................. 6-24
Battery................................................................ 6-24
Fuse replacement .............................................. 6-25
Headlight bulb replacement ............................... 6-26
Front wheel removal ........................................... 6-27
Front wheel installation ...................................... 6-29
Rear wheel removal ........................................... 6-30
Rear wheel installation ....................................... 6-31
Troubleshooting .................................................. 6-31
Troubleshooting chart ......................................... 6-32

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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EAU00829
Headlight bulb replacementThis motorcycle is equipped with a
quartz bulb headlight.
If a headlight bulb burns out, replace it
as follows:
1. Remove the headlight connector
and the bulb holder cover.2. Unhook the bulb holder and re-
move the defective bulb.
EW000119
WARNING
@ Keep flammable products and your
hands away from a bulb while it is
on, as it is hot. Do not touch a bulb
until it cools down. @
Specified fuses:
Main fuse: 30 A
Headlight fuse: 15 A
Signaling system fuse: 20 A
Hazard light fuse: 10 A
Ignition fuse: 10 A
Clock fuse: 10 A
1. Connector
2. Bulb holder cover
1. Bulb holder

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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63. Put a new bulb into position and
secure it in place with the bulb
holder.
EC000105
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.
EAU00869
Front wheel removal
EW000122
WARNING
@ l
It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer service the wheel.
l
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

SPECIFICATIONS
8-4
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Headlight typeQuar tz bulb (halogen)
Bulb voltage, wattage ´ quantity
Headlight 12 V, 60/55 W ´ 1
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21 W ´ 2
Auxiliary light 12 V, 4 W ´ 1
Turn signal light 12 V, 21 W ´ 4
Meter light 12 V, 3.4 W ´ 4
Neutral indicator light 12 V, 3.4 W ´ 1
High beam indicator light 12 V, 3.4 W ´ 1
Oil level indicator light 12 V, 3.4 W ´ 1
Turn indicator light 12 V, 3.4 W ´ 2
Fuel indicator light 12 V, 3.4 W ´ 1
Fuses
Main fuse 30 A
Signaling system fuse 20 A
Headlight fuse 15 A
Hazard light fuse 10 A
Ignition fuse 10 A
Clock fuse 10 A

10-INDEXAAir filter .................................................. 6-11
Antitheft alarm (optional) ..........................3-7BBattery ................................................... 6-24
Brake and clutch lever lubrication........... 6-22
Brake and shift pedal lubrication ............ 6-22
Brake fluid replacement ......................... 6-21
Brake light switch adjustment ................. 6-19CCable inspection and lubrication ............ 6-21
Carburetor adjustment ........................... 6-13
Care.........................................................7-1
Center and sidestand lubrication ............ 6-22
Checking the front and
rear brake pads ................................... 6-19
Clutch lever ............................................ 3-10
Clutch lever free play adjustment ........... 6-18
Controls/Instruments ................................2-3
Cowling A ................................................6-5
Cowling B ................................................6-6
Cowling removal and installation ..............6-5DDiagnosis device......................................3-7
Digital clock..............................................3-8
Dimmer switch .........................................3-9EEngine break-in........................................5-5
Engine oil .................................................6-8
Engine stop switch ................................. 3-10
FFinal gear oil replacement ..................... 6-11
Front brake lever ................................... 3-11
Front fork adjustment............................. 3-16
Front fork inspection .............................. 6-23
Front wheel installation .......................... 6-29
Front wheel removal .............................. 6-27
Fuel ....................................................... 3-13
Fuel gauge .............................................. 3-8
Fuel indicator circuit check....................... 3-5
Fuel indicator light ................................... 3-3
Fuel tank breather hose
(for Germany only) .............................. 3-14
Fuel tank cap ......................................... 3-12
Fuse replacement.................................. 6-25GGive safety the right of way ..................... 1-1HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-9
Dimmer switch ................................... 3-9
Engine stop switch ........................... 3-10
Hazard switch .................................... 3-9
Horn switch ........................................ 3-9
Lights switch .................................... 3-10
Pass switch ........................................ 3-9
Start switch ...................................... 3-10
Turn signal switch .............................. 3-9
Hazard switch .......................................... 3-9
Headlight bulb replacement ................... 6-26
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-15
High beam indicator light ......................... 3-3
Horn switch ............................................. 3-9
IIdentification number records ...................9-1
Idle speed adjustment ............................6-13
Indicator lights ..........................................3-3
Fuel indicator light...............................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 ...............6-20KKey identification number .........................9-1LLeft view...................................................2-1
Lights switch ..........................................3-10MMain switch/Steering lock .........................3-1
Model label ..............................................9-2NNeutral indicator light ...............................3-3OOil level indicator circuit check .................3-4
Oil level indicator light ..............................3-3PParking.....................................................5-6
Pass switch ..............................................3-9
Periodic maintenance and lubrication .......6-2
Pre-operation check list ............................4-1