2011 YAMAHA XJ6-S headlight bulb

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ........ 6-31
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ... 6-32
Checking the front fork ................. 6-32
Checking the steering ................... 6-33
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-33
Battery .......................................... 6-34
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-35
Replacing the headlight bulb ........ 6-37
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb ........................................... 6-38
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 6-39
Replacing the license plate light
bulb ........................................... 6-39
Auxiliary light bulb ........................ 6-40
Front wheel
(for non-ABS models) ............... 6-40
Rear wheel
(for non-ABS models) ............... 6-41
Troubleshooting ............................ 6-43
Troubleshooting charts ................. 6-44
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE.......................................... 7-1
Matte color caution ......................... 7-1
Care ................................................ 7-1
Storage ...........................................7-3SPECIFICATIONS ............................ 8-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION............ 9-1
Identification numbers .................... 9-1
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-37
64. If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
EAU47600
Replacing the headlight bulb This model is equipped with a quartz
bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.NOTICE
ECA10650
Take care not to damage the follow-
ing parts:

Headlight bulb
Do not touch the glass part of
the headlight bulb to keep it free
from oil, otherwise the transpar-
ency of the glass, the luminosity
of the bulb, and the bulb life will
be adversely affected. Thor-
oughly clean off any dirt and fin-
gerprints on the headlight bulb
using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.


Headlight lens
Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the headlight
lens.
Do not use a headlight bulb of a
wattage higher than specified.
1. Remove cowling B. (See page
6-8.)
2. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the headlight
bulb cover.1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Headlight bulb cover
2. Headlight coupler
1
2
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6-38
6 3. Unhook the headlight bulb holder,
and then remove the burnt-out
bulb.
4. Place a new headlight bulb into po-
sition, and then secure it with the
bulb holder.
5. Install the headlight bulb cover,
and then connect the coupler.
6. Install the cowling.
7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
EAU47021
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb 1. Remove the seat. (See page
3-18.)
2. Remove the tail/brake light bulb
socket (together with the bulb) by
turning it counterclockwise.
3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pull-
ing it out.4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the socket (together with the
bulb) by turning it clockwise.
6. Install the seat.
1. Headlight bulb
2. Headlight bulb holder
1
2
1. Tail/brake light bulb socket
1
1. Tail/brake light bulb
2. Tail/brake light bulb socket
2
1
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
Electrical system:Ignition system:
TCI
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
GT12B-4
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 10.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 60 W/55 W × 1
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0 W/21.0 W × 1
Front turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W × 2
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W × 2
Auxiliary light:
12 V, 5.0 W × 1
License plate light:
12 V, 5.0 W × 1
Meter lighting:
LED
Neutral indicator light:
LED
High beam indicator light:
LED
Oil level warning light:
LEDTurn signal indicator light:
LED
Coolant temperature warning light:
LED
Engine trouble warning light:
LED
ABS warning light:
XJ6SA LED
Immobilizer system indicator light:
LED
Fuses:Main fuse:
30.0 A
Headlight fuse:
20.0 A
Taillight fuse:
10.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
7.5 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Radiator fan fuse:
20.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
10.0 A
ABS control unit fuse:
XJ6SA 7.5 A
ABS motor fuse:
XJ6SA 30.0 A
ABS solenoid fuse:
XJ6SA 20.0 A
Backup fuse:
7.5 A
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INDEX
AABS (for ABS models) .......................... 3-14
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ....... 3-7
Air filter element, replacing ................... 6-18
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..................... 3-11
Auxiliary light bulb................................. 6-40BBattery .................................................. 6-34
Brake and clutch levers,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-31
Brake and shift pedals,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-30
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-27
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-26
Brake lever ........................................... 3-14
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-24
Brake light switches
(for ABS models) ................................ 6-25
Brake light switches
(for non-ABS models) ......................... 6-25
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-14CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-29
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-17
Centerstand and sidestand,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-31
Clutch lever........................................... 3-13
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-23
Coolant ................................................. 6-14
Coolant temperature warning light.......... 3-4
Cowlings and panels,
removing and installing......................... 6-8
DDimmer switch.......................................3-12
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-29
Drive chain slack ...................................6-27EEngine break-in .......................................5-3
Engine idling speed ............................... 6-19
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............ 6-11
Engine stop switch ................................ 3-12
Engine trouble warning light .................... 3-7FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-25
Front fork, checking...............................6-32
Fuel ....................................................... 3-16
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose .......... 3-17
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-15
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-35HHandlebar position, adjusting ................ 3-20
Handlebar switches ............................... 3-12
Hazard switch........................................ 3-13
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-37
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-19
High beam indicator light......................... 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-12IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-22
Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-7
Indicator lights and warning lights ........... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ......... 6-39
MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic .... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system ... 6-3
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ......................... 3-8NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PParking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-12RRear view mirrors.................................. 3-20SSafety 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........................... 6-10
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-12
Steering, checking ................................ 6-33
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment ........................... 3-19
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-32TTail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-38
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