2001 YAMAHA XJ900S steering wheel

6
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Owner’s tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart ......... 6-2
Removing and installing cowlings ........................ 6-5
Checking the spark plugs .................................... 6-7
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .......................... 6-8
Final gear oil ...................................................... 6-11
Cleaning the air filter element ............................ 6-13
Adjusting the carburetors ................................... 6-15
Adjusting the engine idling speed ...................... 6-15
Adjusting the throttle cable free play .................. 6-16
Adjusting the valve clearance ............................ 6-17
Tires ................................................................... 6-17
Wheels ............................................................... 6-20
Adjusting the clutch lever free play .................... 6-20
Adjusting the rear brake light switch .................. 6-21
Checking the front and rear brake pads ............. 6-21
Checking the brake fluid level ............................ 6-22
Changing the brake fluid .................................... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the cables .................. 6-23Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and
cable ............................................................... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the brake and
shift pedals ...................................................... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers .................................................... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the centerstand and
sidestand ......................................................... 6-25
Checking the front fork ...................................... 6-25
Checking the steering ....................................... 6-26
Checking the wheel bearings ............................ 6-27
Battery ............................................................... 6-27
Replacing the fuses .......................................... 6-29
Replacing a headlight bulb ................................ 6-30
Front wheel ....................................................... 6-31
Rear wheel ........................................................ 6-33
Troubleshooting ................................................. 6-35
Troubleshooting chart ........................................ 6-36
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-3
6
10
*Wheels• Check runout and for damage.ÖÖÖÖ
11*Tires• Check tread depth and for damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.ÖÖÖÖ
12*Wheel bearings• Check bearing for looseness or damage.ÖÖÖÖ
13*Swingarm• Check operation and for excessive play.ÖÖÖÖ
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 50,000 km
14*Steering bearings• Check bearing play and steering for roughness.ÖÖÖÖÖ
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 20,000 km
15*Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.ÖÖÖÖ Ö
16 Sidestand/centerstand• Check operation.
• Lubricate.ÖÖÖÖ Ö
17*Sidestand switch• Check operation.ÖÖÖÖÖ Ö
18*Front fork• Check operation and for oil leakage.ÖÖÖÖ
19*Rear shock absorber
assembly• Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.ÖÖÖÖ
20*Rear suspension relay
arm and connecting arm
pivoting points• Check operation.ÖÖÖÖ
• Lubricate with molybdenum disulfide grease.ÖÖ
21*Carburetors• Check starter (choke) operation.
• Adjust engine idling speed and synchronization.ÖÖÖÖÖ Ö
22 Engine oil• Change.ÖÖÖÖÖ Ö
23 Engine oil filter cartridge•Replace.ÖÖÖ
24 Final gear oil• Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.ÖÖ Ö
• Change.ÖÖÖ NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (´1,000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
1 10203040
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6-26
6 To check the operation
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
EC000098
CAUTION:@ If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it. @
EAU00794
Checking the steering Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the pe-
riodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place a stand under the engine to
raise the front wheel off the
ground.
EW000115
WARNING
@ Securely support the motorcycle so
that there is no danger of it falling
over. @
2. Hold the lower ends of the front
fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the
steering.
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INDEX
Starting a warm engine ............................ 5-3
Start switch .............................................. 3-7
Steering, checking ................................. 6-26
Storage.................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment ............................ 3-12TTachometer ............................................. 3-4
Throttle cable free play, adjusting .......... 6-16
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating............................................ 6-23
Tires ...................................................... 6-17
Tool kit..................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting..................................... 6-35
Troubleshooting chart ............................ 6-36
Turn signal indicator lights ....................... 3-2
Turn signal switch .................................... 3-6VValve clearance, adjusting ..................... 6-17
Vehicle identification number ................... 9-1WWheel bearings, checking...................... 6-27
Wheel (front).......................................... 6-31
Installing........................................... 6-32
Removing......................................... 6-31
Wheel (rear) .......................................... 6-33
Installing........................................... 6-34
Removing......................................... 6-33
Wheels .................................................. 6-20
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