PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-41
67. Remove the wheel. NOTICE: Do
not apply the brake after the
wheel has been removed to-
gether with the brake disc, oth-
erwise the brake pads will be
forced shut.
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To install the rear wheel
1. Install the wheel and the brake cal-
iper bracket by inserting the wheel
axle from the right-hand side.TIP
Make sure that the retainer on the
swingarm is inserted into the slot in
the brake caliper bracket.
Make sure that there is enough
space between the brake pads be-fore installing the wheel.2. Install the drive chain onto the rear
sprocket.
3. Install the axle nut.
4. Adjust the drive chain slack. (See
page 6-26.)
5. Lower the rear wheel so that it is
on the ground, and then put the
sidestand down.
6. Tighten the axle nut, and then
tighten the locknuts to the speci-
fied torques.
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Troubleshooting Although Yamaha motorcycles receive
a thorough inspection before shipment
from the factory, trouble may occur dur-
ing operation. Any problem in the fuel,
compression, or ignition systems, for
example, can cause poor starting and
loss of power.
The following troubleshooting charts
represent quick and easy procedures
for checking these vital systems your-
self. However, should your motorcycle
require any repair, take it to a Yamaha
dealer, whose skilled technicians have
the necessary tools, experience, and
know-how to service the motorcycle
properly.
Use only genuine Yamaha replace-
ment parts. Imitation parts may look like
Yamaha parts, but they are often inferi-
or, have a shorter service life and can
lead to expensive repair bills.
WARNING
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When checking the fuel system, do
not smoke, and make sure there are
no open flames or sparks in the ar-
ea, including pilot lights from water
1. Slot
2. RetainerTightening torques:
Axle nut:
90 Nm (9.0 m·kgf, 65 ft·lbf)
Locknut:
16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 11 ft·lbf)12
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-1
8
Dimensions:Overall length:
2120 mm (83.5 in)
Overall width:
770 mm (30.3 in)
Overall height:
1210 mm (47.6 in)
Seat height:
785 mm (30.9 in)
Wheelbase:
1440 mm (56.7 in)
Ground clearance:
140 mm (5.51 in)
Minimum turning radius:
2800 mm (110.2 in)Weight:With oil and fuel:
XJ6S 211.0 kg (465 lb)
XJ6SA 216.0 kg (476 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined parallel 4-cylinder
Displacement:
600.0 cm³
Bore × stroke:
65.5 × 44.5 mm (2.58 × 1.75 in)
Compression ratio:
12.20 :1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Engine oil:Type:
SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, SAE 15W-40,
SAE 20W-40 or SAE 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.50 L (2.64 US qt, 2.20 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.80 L (2.96 US qt, 2.46 Imp.qt)Cooling system:Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the
maximum level mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes):
2.00 L (2.11 US qt, 1.76 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:
Oil-coated paper element
Fuel:Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
17.3 L (4.57 US gal, 3.81 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
3.2 L (0.85 US gal, 0.70 Imp.gal)Fuel injection:Throttle body:
Type/quantity:
32EIDW/1Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CR9E
Spark plug gap:
0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-discTransmission:Primary reduction system:
Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio:
86/44 (1.955)
Secondary reduction system:
Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
46/16 (2.875)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 6-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
-20 -10 0
10 20 30
40
50 ˚C
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40SAE 10W-50
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