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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-28
6
EAU22762
Drive chain slackThe drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
EAU22795
To check the drive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on the cen- terstand.
2. Shift the transmission into the neutral position.
3. Measure the drive chain slack as shown.
4. If the drive chain slack is incorrect, adjust it as follows.
EAU53951
To a djust the drive chain slack
Consult a Yamaha dealer before ad-
justing the drive chain slack. 1. Take the motorcycle off the cen- terstand, and then put the side-
stand down.
2. Loosen the locknut at each end of the swingarm, and then loosen the
axle nut.
3. Place the motorcycle on the cen- terstand.
4. To tighten the drive chain, turn the drive chain slack adjusting nut at
each end of the swingarm in direc-
tion (a). To loosen the drive chain,
turn the adjusting nut at each end
of the swingarm in direction (b),
and then push the rear wheel for-
ward. NOTICE: Improper drive
chain slack will overload the en-
g ine as well as other vital parts
of the motorcycle an d can lead
to chain slippa ge or breakag e.
To prevent this from occurrin g,
keep the d rive chain slack with-
in the specifie d limits.
[ECA10572]
TIPUsing the alignment marks on each
drive chain puller, make sure that both
chain pullers are in the same position
for proper wheel alignment.
1. Drive chain slackDrive chain slack:
45.0–55.0 mm (1.77–2.17 in)
1
1. Axle nut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
3. Locknut
3
1
2
(a)(b)
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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: 1185 mm (46.7 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)Wei ght:Curb weight:
XJ6F 215 kg (474 lb)
XJ6FA 220 kg (485 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Inline 4-cylinder
Displacement: 600 cm³
Bore × stroke:
65.5 × 44.5 mm (2.58 × 1.75 in)
Compression ratio:
12.2 : 1
Starting system: Electric starter
Lubrication system: Wet sump
Engine oil:Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
Type:
SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-40,
20W-40 or 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)Coolant quantity:Coolant reservoir (up to the maximum level
mark):0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
Radiator (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 (Gasohol (E10)
acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity: 17.0 L (4.49 US gal, 3.74 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
3.2 L (0.85 US gal, 0.70 Imp.gal)Fuel injection:Throttle body:ID mark: XJ6F 20SF 20
(CYP)(FIN)(GBR)(GRC)(IRL)(POL)(SVN)(
TUR)(ZAF)
XJ6F 20SJ 30
(CYP)(FIN)(GBR)(GRC)(IRL)(POL)(SVN)(
TUR)(ZAF)
XJ6FA 20SF 20
(CYP)(FIN)(GBR)(GRC)(IRL)(POL)(SVN)(
TUR)(ZAF)
XJ6FA 20SJ 30
(CYP)(FIN)(GBR)(GRC)(IRL)(POL)(SVN)(
TUR)(ZAF)Spark plu g(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 ratio:
1.955 (86/44)
–20 –10 0 1020 30 40 50 C
10 30 50 70 90 110
0 130 F
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40SAE 10W-50
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
Final drive:Chain
Secondary reduction ratio: 2.875 (46/16)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 6-speed
Operation: Left foot operation
Gear ratio: 1st:2.846 (37/13)
2nd: 1.947 (37/19)
3rd:
1.556 (28/18)
4th: 1.333 (32/24)
5th: 1.190 (25/21)
6th:
1.083 (26/24)Chassis:Frame type:Diamond
Caster angle:
26.00 °
Trail: 103 mm (4.1 in)Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size: 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W) Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/BT021
Manufacturer/model: DUNLOP/ROADSMART
Rear tire:Type: Tubeless
Size: 160/60 ZR17M/C (69W)
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/BT021
Manufacturer/model: DUNLOP/ROADSMARTLoa din g:Maximum load:
XJ6F 185 kg (408 lb)
XJ6FA 180 kg (397 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories)Tire air pressure (measure d on col d
tires):Loading condition:
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front:225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi)
Rear: 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Loading condition:
XJ6F 90–185 kg (198–408 lb)
XJ6FA 90–180 kg (198–397 lb)
Front:250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear: 290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi) High-speed riding:
Front:
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi)
Rear: 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Front wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size: 17M/C x MT3.50Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size: 17M/C x MT4.50Front brake:Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation: Right hand operation
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation: Right foot operation
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4Front suspension:Type:Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
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