2010 YAMAHA XJ6-S mirror

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments.................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS.......................................3-1
Immobilizer system .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-2
Indicator and warning lights ............3-4
Multi-function meter unit .................3-8
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .............3-11
Handlebar switches ......................3-12
Clutch lever ...................................3-13
Shift pedal .....................................3-13
Brake lever ...................................3-14
Brake pedal ..................................3-14
ABS (for ABS models) ..................3-14
Fuel tank cap ................................3-15
Fuel ...............................................3-16
Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose ..........................................3-17
Catalytic converter ........................3-18
Seat ..............................................3-18
Helmet holder ...............................3-19
Storage compartment ...................3-20
Handlebar position ........................3-20
Rear view mirrors .........................3-21Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 3-21
Sidestand ..................................... 3-22
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-23
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ............. 6-2
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-3
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels .................................. 6-7
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-9
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-10
Coolant ......................................... 6-13
Replacing the air filter element ..... 6-17Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-18
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-19
Valve clearance ........................... 6-19
Tires ............................................. 6-19
Cast wheels ................................. 6-22
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 6-22
Brake light switches (XJ6S) .......... 6-23
Brake light switches (XJ6SA)........ 6-23
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-24
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-24
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-25
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-26
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain ......................................... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 6-29
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-30
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots ........................................ 6-30
Checking the front fork ................. 6-31U36CE1E0.book Page 1 Thursday, July 30, 2009 11:32 AM

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-21
3
EAU47260
Rear view mirrors The rear view mirrors of this vehicle can
be folded forward for parking in narrow
spaces. Fold the mirrors back to their
original position before riding.
WARNING
EWA14371
Be sure to fold the rear view mirrors
back to their original position before
riding.
EAU47000
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly This shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
ing ring.NOTICE
ECA10101
To avoid damaging the mechanism,
do not attempt to turn beyond the
maximum or minimum settings.Adjust the spring preload as follows.
To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn
the adjusting ring in direction (a). To de-
crease the spring preload and thereby
soften the suspension, turn the adjust-
ing ring in direction (b).

Align the appropriate notch in the
adjusting ring with the position in-
dicator on the shock absorber.


Use the special wrench and exten-
sion bar included in the owner’s
tool kit to make the adjustment.
WARNING
EWA10221
This shock absorber assembly con-
tains highly pressurized nitrogen
gas. Read and understand the fol-
lowing information before handling
the shock absorber assembly.
1. Riding position
2. Parking position
12 2
1
1. Extension bar
2. Special wrench
3. Spring preload adjusting ring
4. Position indicator
Spring preload setting:
Minimum (soft):
1
Standard:
3
Maximum (hard):
7
123
(a) (b)
4
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INDEXAABS (for ABS models) .......................... 3-14
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ....... 3-7
Air filter element, replacing ................... 6-17
Anti-theft alarm (optional)...................... 3-11
Auxiliary light bulb ................................. 6-38BBattery................................................... 6-32
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-29
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-28
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-25
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-24
Brake lever ............................................ 3-14
Brake light switches (XJ6S) .................. 6-23
Brake light switches (XJ6SA) ................ 6-23
Brake pedal ........................................... 3-14CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-28
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-18
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-30
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-13
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............ 6-22
Coolant.................................................. 6-13
Coolant temperature warning light .......... 3-4
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing................................................ 6-7DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-12
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-27
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-26
EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed .............................. 6-18
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-10
Engine stop switch................................ 3-12
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-7FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-24
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-31
Fuel....................................................... 3-16
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose ......... 3-17
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-15
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-33HHandlebar position, adjusting ............... 3-20
Handlebar switches .............................. 3-12
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-13
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-35
Helmet holder ....................................... 3-19
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-12IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-23
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 3-7
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-37MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic .... 6-3
Maintenance, emission control system... 6-2Matte color, caution ................................. 7-1
Model label .............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit .......................... 3-8
NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PParking .................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-12RRear view mirrors .................................. 3-21SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ....................................................... 3-18
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-13
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-21
Sidestand .............................................. 3-22
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-9
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch............................................ 3-12
Steering, checking................................. 6-31
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment............................ 3-20
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-30TTail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-36
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-19
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-28
Tires ...................................................... 6-19
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