2001 YAMAHA XJ600S wheel

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8-SPECIFICATIONSSpecifications CS-01E
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-cylinder
Displacement 598 cm
3
Bore ´ Stroke 58.5 ´ 55.7 mm
Compression ratio 10:1
Starting system Electric starter
Lubrication system Wet sumpEngine oil
Ty p e
Recommended engine oil
classification API Service SE, SF, SG type or
higher
Quantity
Without oil filter cartridge
replacement 2.3 L
With oil filter car tridge
replacement 2.6 L
Total amount (dry engine) 3.1 L
-20 -10 0
10 20 30
40
50 °C
SAE 10W–30
SAE 15W–40SAE 20W–40SAE 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
“Energy Conserving”) 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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SPECIFICATIONS
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Maximum load*
XJ600S 184 kg
XJ600N 187 kg
Tire air pressure (measured on
cold tires)
Up to 90 kg*
Front 200 kPa (2.00 kg/cm
2, 2.00 bar)
Rear 225 kPa (2.25 kg/cm2, 2.25 bar)
90 kg maximum*
Front 200 kPa (2.00 kg/cm2, 2.00 bar)
Rear 250 kPa (2.50 kg/cm2, 2.50 bar)
High-speed riding
Front 200 kPa (2.00 kg/cm2, 2.00 bar)
Rear 250 kPa (2.50 kg/cm2, 2.50 bar)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and accessories
Wheels
Front
Type Cast wheel
Size 17 ´ MT 2.50
Rear
Type Cast wheel
Size 18 ´ MT 3.50Brakes
Front
Type Dual disc brake
Operation Right hand
Fluid DOT 4
Rear
Type Single disc brake
Operation Right foot
Fluid DOT 4
Suspension
Front Telescopic fork
Rear Swingarm (monocross suspen-
sion)
Spring/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 Transistorized coil ignition
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10-INDEXAAir filter element, cleaning ...................... 6-10BBattery ................................................... 6-27
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ............................................ 6-25
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ............................................ 6-24
Brake fluid, changing ............................. 6-21
Brake fluid level, checking...................... 6-20
Brake lever...............................................3-8
Brake light switch (rear), adjusting ......... 6-19
Brake pads, checking............................. 6-19
Brake pedal..............................................3-9
Brake pedal position, adjusting .............. 6-18CCables, checking and lubricating............ 6-23
Carburetors, adjusting............................ 6-12
Care.........................................................7-1
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating ..................................... 6-25
Clutch lever ..............................................3-7
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............. 6-17
Controls and instruments (XJ600N) .........2-6
Controls and instruments (XJ600S)..........2-3
Conversion table ......................................8-5DDimmer switch .........................................3-6
Drive chain, lubricating ........................... 6-23
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-21
Adjusting .......................................... 6-22
Checking .......................................... 6-21EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-4
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............... 6-7
Engine stop switch................................... 3-7FFront fork, checking ............................... 6-26
Front wheel ........................................... 6-33
Installing........................................... 6-33
Removing......................................... 6-33
Fuel ....................................................... 3-10
Fuel cock ............................................... 3-11
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ......... 5-4
Fuel tank breather hose
(Germany only) ................................... 3-10
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-9
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-29HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-6
Hazard switch .......................................... 3-6
Headlight bulb, replacing (for XJ600N) .. 6-31
Headlight bulb, replacing (for XJ600S) .. 6-30
Helmet holders ...................................... 3-13
High beam indicator light ......................... 3-4
Horn switch ............................................. 3-6IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Idling speed, adjusting ........................... 6-13
Ignition circuit cut-off system ..................3-16
Indicator lights ..........................................3-3KKey identification number (for XJ600N) ....9-1
Key identification number (for XJ600S) ....9-1LLeft view (XJ600N) ...................................2-4
Left view (XJ600S) ...................................2-1
Light switch ..............................................3-7
Luggage strap holders ...........................3-15NNeutral indicator light ...............................3-3MMain switch/steering lock .........................3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ......6-2
Model label ..............................................9-2OOperation .................................................5-1
Oil level warning light ...............................3-4PPass switch ..............................................3-6
Panel, removing and installing..................6-5
Parking.....................................................5-5
Part locations ...........................................2-1
Pre-operation check list ............................4-1RRear wheel.............................................6-35
Installing...........................................6-36
Removing .........................................6-35
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INDEX
Right view (XJ600N) ................................ 2-5
Right view (XJ600S) ................................ 2-2SSafety information.................................... 1-1
Seat....................................................... 3-12
Shifting .................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal ............................................... 3-8
Shift points (for Switzerland only)............. 5-3
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ..... 3-14
Sidestand .............................................. 3-15
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-6
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer unit (for XJ600N) ............... 3-5
Speedometer unit (for XJ600S) ............... 3-4
Starter (choke) lever .............................. 3-12
Starting a cold engine .............................. 5-1
Starting a warm engine ............................ 5-2
Start switch .............................................. 3-7
Steering, checking ................................. 6-26
Steering lock (for XJ600N)....................... 3-3
Storage.................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment ............................ 3-13
Suspension (rear), lubricating ................ 6-25TTachometer ............................................. 3-5
Throttle cable free play, adjusting .......... 6-13
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating............................................ 6-24
Tires ...................................................... 6-14
Tool kit..................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting..................................... 6-36
Troubleshooting chart ............................ 6-37
Turn signal indicator lights ....................... 3-3
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-6VValve clearance, adjusting .................... 6-14
Vehicle identification number................... 9-2WWheel bearings, checking ..................... 6-27
Wheels .................................................. 6-17
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