2012 YAMAHA XJ6-S rear view 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 lights 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 .....................................3-14
Brake lever ...................................3-14
Brake pedal ..................................3-14
ABS ..............................................3-15
Fuel tank cap ................................3-16
Fuel ...............................................3-16
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose ............................3-17
Catalytic converter ........................3-18
Seat ..............................................3-18
Rear view mirrors .........................3-19
Sidecases .....................................3-20
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-21 Carrier .......................................... 3-22
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 ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system ....... 6-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart .......................... 6-4
Removing and installing cowlings and panels .................................. 6-8
Checking the spark plugs ............. 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-11
Coolant ......................................... 6-14
Replacing the air filter element ..... 6-18
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-19 Checking the throttle grip free
play ........................................... 6-20
Valve clearance ........................... 6-20
Tires ............................................. 6-20
Cast wheels ................................. 6-23
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ........................................... 6-23
Checking the brake lever free
play ........................................... 6-24
Brake light switches ..................... 6-25
Checking the front and rear brake pads .......................................... 6-25
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-26
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-27
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-27
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain ......................................... 6-29
Checking and lubricating the cables ................................. 6-29
Checking and lubricating
the throttle grip and cable ......... 6-30
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals ........ 6-30
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ...... 6-31
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-31
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ........................................ 6-32
Checking the front fork ................. 6-32
Checking the steering .................. 6-33U1PWEAE0.book Page 1 Tuesda y, February 7, 2012 4:21 PM

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-19
33. While holding the key in that posi-tion, lift the rear of the seat up, and
then pull the seat off.
To install the seat 1. Insert the projection on the front of the seat into the seat holder as
shown. 2. Push the rear of the seat down to
lock it in place.
3. Remove the key.
TIPMake sure that the seat is properly se-
cured before riding.4. Install the carrier by installing the bolts and nuts, and then tighten
the nuts to the specified torque.
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
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Be sure to fold the rear view mirrors
back to their original position before
riding.
1. Seat lock
2. Unlock.
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1. Projection
2. Seat holderTightening torque:
Carrier nut:16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
1
2
1. Riding position
2. Parking position
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INDEXAABS ....................................................... 3-15
ABS warning light.................................... 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 .............................. 6-25
Brake pedal ........................................... 3-14CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-29
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Carrier ................................................... 3-22
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-18
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 ......................... 6-8DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-12
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-29 Drive chain slack .................................. 6-27
EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine guards and
rear guards,
checking ............................................. 6-43
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 hose and
overflow hose ..................................... 3-17
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-16
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-35HHandlebar switches .............................. 3-12
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-13
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-37
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 lights and warning lights .......... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-39MMain 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 .......................... 3-8
NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PParking .................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-12
Patrol switch .......................................... 3-13RRear view mirrors .................................. 3-19SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ....................................................... 3-18
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-14
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-21
Sidecases.............................................. 3-20
Sidestand .............................................. 3-22
Siren switch ........................................... 3-13
Spark plugs, checking ........................... 6-10
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch............................................ 3-12
Steering, checking................................. 6-33
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-32TTail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-38
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