PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-16
6
EW000079
WARNING
@
Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Besides
being illegal, operating the
motorcycle with excessively
worn tires decreases riding sta-
bility and can lead to loss of
control.
The replacement of all wheel-
and brake-related parts, includ-
ing the tires, should be left to a
Yamaha dealer, who has the
necessary professional knowl-
edge and experience.
@
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with tube
tires.
EW000078
WARNING
@
The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and de-
sign, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the motor-
cycle cannot be guaranteed.
After extensive tests, only the
tires listed below have been ap-
proved for this model by
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
@CE-10EEAU00683
WARNING
@
Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Besides
being illegal, operating the
motorcycle with excessively
worn tires decreases riding sta-
bility and can lead to loss of
control.
The replacement of all wheel-
and brake-related parts, includ-
ing the tires, should be left to a
Yamaha dealer, who has the
necessary professional knowl-
edge and experience.
@
FRONT
Manufacturer Size Model
DUNLOP 110/80-17 57H D103FA
DUNLOP 110/80-17 M/C 57H D103FA
MICHELIN 110/80-17 57H MACADAM 50
MICHELIN 110/80-17 M/C 57H MACADAM 50
REAR
Manufacturer Size Model
DUNLOP 130/70-18 63H D103A
DUNLOP 130/70-18 M/C 63H D103A
MICHELIN 130/70-18 63H MACADAM 50
MICHELIN 130/70-18 M/C 63H MACADAM 50
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
Maximum load*
XJ600S 184 kg
XJ600N 187 kg
Tire air pressure (measured on
cold tires)
Up to 90 kg*
Front 200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm
2, 2.00 bar)
Rear 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm2, 2.25 bar)
90 kg–maximum*
Front 200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm2, 2.00 bar)
Rear 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm2, 2.50 bar)
High-speed riding
Front 200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm2, 2.00 bar)
Rear 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/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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