2000 YAMAHA XT600E transmission

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Indicator lights
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Turn indicator light
Ò5Ó
This indicator flashes when the turn
switch is moved to the left or right.
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Neutral indicator light ÒNÓ
This indicator comes on when the
transmission is in neutral.
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High beam indicator light Ò&Ó
This indicator comes on when the
headlight high beam is used.
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SpeedometerThe speedometer shows riding
speed. This speedometer is equipped
with an odometer and trip odometer.
The trip odometer can be reset to Ò0Ó
with the reset knob. Use the trip
odometer to estimate how far you
can ride on a tank of fuel. This infor-
mation will enable you to plan fuel
stops in the future.
1.High beam indicator light Ò&Ó
2.Neutral indicator light ÒNÓ
3.Turn indicator light Ò5Ó
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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23
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1.Speedometer
2.Odometer
3.Trip odometer
4.Reset knob
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1.Shift pedal
N.Neutral
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Shift pedalThis motorcycle is equipped with a
constant-mesh 5-speed transmission.
The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the engine and is used in
combination with the clutch when
shifting.INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Front brake leverThe front brake lever is located on
the right handlebar. Pull it toward the
handlebar to apply the front brake.
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Rear brake pedalThe rear brake pedal is on the right
side of the motorcycle. Press down
on the brake pedal to apply the rear
brake.
1.Front brake lever
1
1.Rear brake pedal
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Sidestand/clutch switch
operation checkCheck the operation of the sidestand
switch and clutch switch against the
information below.
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wIf improper operation is noted,
consult a Yamaha dealer immedi-
ately.
TURN THE MAIN SWITCH TO ÒONÓ AND
THE ENGINE STOP SWITCH TO Ò#Ó.TRANSMISSION IS IN GEAR AND
SIDESTAND IS UP.PULL IN CLUTCH LEVER AND
PUSH THE START SWITCH.ENGINE WILL START.CLUTCH SWITCH IS OK.
SIDESTAND IS DOWN.ENGINE WILL STALL.SIDESTAND SWITCH IS OK.
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Before riding this motorcycle,
become thoroughly familiar
with all operating controls and
their functions. Consult a
Yamaha dealer regarding any
control or function that you do
not thoroughly understand.
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Never start your engine or let
it run for any length of time in
a closed area. The exhaust
fumes are poisonous and can
cause loss of consciousness
and death within a short time.
Always operate your motorcy-
cle in an area with adequate
ventilation.
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Before starting out, always be
sure the sidestand is up.
Failure to retract the sidestand
completely can result in a seri-
ous accident when you try to
turn a corner.
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Starting the engineNOTE:
This motorcycle is equipped with an
ignition circuit cut-off system. The
engine can be started only under one
of the following conditions:
8The transmission is in neutral.
8The sidestand is up, the trans-
mission is in gear and the clutch
is disengaged.
The motorcycle must not be ridden
when the sidestand is down.
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wBefore going through the following
steps, check the function of the
sidestand switch and clutch
switch. (Refer to page 3-12.)
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
1
2
3
45
6
7
8
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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IF THE TRANSMISSION IS IN NEUTRAL
AND THE SIDESTAND IS DOWN,
PUSH START SWITCH.THE ENGINE WILL START.RETRACT THE SIDESTAND AND PUT
THE TRANSMISSION IN GEAR.
THE MOTORCYCLE CAN BE RIDDEN.
THE MOTORCYCLE CAN BE RIDDEN.
IF THE TRANSMISSION IS IN GEAR
AND THE SIDESTAND IS UP, PULL IN THE CLUTCH LEVER AND
PUSH THE START SWITCH.
TURN THE MAIN SWITCH TO ÒONÓ AND
THE ENGINE STOP SWITCH TO Ò#Ó.
THE ENGINE WILL START.
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1.Turn the fuel cock to ÒONÓ.
2.Turn the main switch to ÒONÓ and
the engine stop switch to Ò#Ó.
3.Shift the transmission into neu-
tral.NOTE:
When the transmission is in neutral,
the neutral indicator light should be
on. If the light does not come on, ask
a Yamaha dealer to inspect it.4.Turn on the starter (choke) and
completely close the throttle grip.
5.Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
NOTE:
If the engine fails to start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, then
try again. Each attempt should be as
short as possible to preserve the bat-
tery. Do not crank the engine more
than 10 seconds on any one attempt.6.After starting the engine, move
the starter (choke) to the halfway
position.NOTE:
For maximum engine life, never
accelerate hard with a cold engine!7.After warming up the engine,
turn off the starter (choke) com-
pletely.NOTE:
The engine is warm when it responds
normally to the throttle with the starter
(choke) turned off.
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Starting a warm engineThe starter (choke) is not required
when the engine is warm.
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cCSee the ÒEngine break-inÓ section
prior to operating the motorcycle
for the first time.
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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2
3
45
6
7
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ShiftingThe transmission lets you control the
amount of power you have available
at a given speed for starting, acceler-
ating, climbing hills, etc. The use of
the shift pedal is shown in the illustra-
tion.
To shift into neutral, depress the shift
pedal repeatedly until it reaches the
end of its travel, then raise the pedal
slightly.
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Do not coast for long periods
with the engine off, and do not
tow the motorcycle a long dis-
tance. Even with gears in neu-
tral, the transmission is only
properly lubricated when the
engine is running. Inadequate
lubrication may damage the
transmission.
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Always use the clutch when
changing gears. The engine,
transmission, and driveline are
not designed to withstand the
shock of forced shifting and
can be damaged by shifting
without using the clutch.
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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2
3
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7
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1.Shift pedal
N.Neutral
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Recommended shift points
(for Switzerland only)The recommended shift points are
shown in the table below.
Acceleration shift point
(km/h)
1st
®2nd23
2nd ®3rd36
3rd ®4th50
4th ®5th60
NOTE:
When shifting two gears down from
4th to 2nd, bring your motorcycle to a
speed of 35 km/h.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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78
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8-2 Air filterDry type element
Fuel
TypeRegular unleaded gasoline
Fuel tank capacity15 L
Reserve amount2 L
Carburetor
Type/quantityY26PV/1
ManufacturerTEIKEI
Spark plug
Type/ManufacturerDPR8EA-9 or DPR9EA-9/NGK
Spark plug gap0.8 ~ 0.9 mm
Clutch typeWet, multiple-disc
Transmission
Primary reduction systemSpur gear
Primary reduction ratio74/31 (2.387) (XT500E)
71/34 (2.088) (XT600E)
Secondary reduction systemChain drive
Secondary reduction ratio38/15 (2.533) (XT500E)
45/15 (3.000) (XT600E)
Transmission typeConstant mesh 5-speed
OperationLeft foot operationGear ratio1st2.583
2nd1.588
3rd1.200
4th0.954 (XT500E)
0.955 (XT600E)
5th0.792
Chassis
Frame typeDiamond
Caster angle27.75¡(XT500E)
27¡45Õ (XT600E)
Trail120 mm
Tire
TypeWith tube
Front
Size90/90-21 54S
Manufacturer/BRIDGESTONE/TW47
modelDUNLOP/TRAIL MAX L
Rear
Size120/90/17 64S
Manufacturer/BRIDGESTONE/TW48
modelDUNLOP/TRAIL MAX
Maximum load*176 kg (XT500E)
180 kg (XT600E)
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