2012 YAMAHA XJ6-S wheel

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
7-4
7
2. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
3. Perform the following steps to pro- tect the cylinders, piston rings, etc.
from corrosion.a. Remove the spark plug caps and spark plugs.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into each spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug caps onto the spark plugs, and then place
the spark plugs on the cylinder
head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit spark-
ing during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder walls with oil.)
WARNING! To prevent dam- age or injury from sparking,
make sure to ground the
spark plug electrodes while
turning the engine over.
[EWA10951]
e. Remove the spark plug caps from the spark plugs, and then
install the spark plugs and the
spark plug caps.
4. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the side-
stand/centerstand.
5. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
6. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
7. Remove the battery and fully charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a month.
Do not store the battery in an ex-
cessively cold or warm place [less
than 0 °C (30 °F) or more than 30
°C (90 °F)]. For more information
on storing the battery, see page
6-34.
TIPMake any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.
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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: 1285 mm (50.6 in)
Seat height: 790 mm (31.1 in)
Wheelbase:
1440 mm (56.7 in)
Ground clearance: 135 mm (5.31 in)
Minimum turning radius: 2800 mm (110.2 in)Weight:Curb weight:216 kg (476 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: 12.20 : 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)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:
ID mark: 20S1 00Spark 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 ratio:
1.955 (86/44)
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)
-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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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
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/BT021Rear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size: 160/60 ZR17M/C (69W)
Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/BT021Loading:Maximum load: 184 kg (406 lb) (Total weight of rider, cargo and
accessories)
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):Loading condition:
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front:250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear:
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
Loading condition: 90–184 kg (198–406 lb)
Front:250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear:
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
High-speed riding: Front:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear: 290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 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 4
Rear 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
Wheel travel: 130.0 mm (5.12 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel: 130.0 mm (5.12 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:TCI
Charging system: AC magnetoBattery:Model:GT12B-4
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INDEX
Throttle grip and cable, checking and lubricating ..................... 6-30
Throttle grip free play, checking ........... 6-20
Tires...................................................... 6-20
Tool kit .................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-40
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-41
Turn signal indicator light........................ 3-4
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............ 6-38
Turn signal switch ................................. 3-12VValve clearance .................................... 6-20
Vehicle identification number.................. 9-1WWheel bearings, checking .................... 6-33
Wheels.................................................. 6-23
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