
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
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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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