2016 YAMAHA XJ6-N bulb

Table of contents
Battery .......................................... 6-33
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-34
Replacing the headlight bulb........ 6-36
Replacing the auxiliary light
bulb ........................................... 6-38
Replacing the brake/tail light bulb ........................................... 6-39
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 6-39
Replacing the license plate light bulb ........................................... 6-40
Supporting the motorcycle ........... 6-40
Front wheel (for non-ABS models) ..................................... 6-41
Rear wheel (for non-ABS models) ..................................... 6-42
Troubleshooting............................ 6-44
Troubleshooting charts................. 6-45
Motorcycle care an d stora ge.......... 7-1
Matte color caution ........................ 7-1
Care ................................................ 7-1
Storage ........................................... 7-4
Specifications ................................... 8-1
Consumer information ..................... 9-1
Identification numbers .................... 9-1
In dex ................................................ 10-1
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-36
6
EAU46813
Replacin g the hea dlig ht bul b
This model is equipped with a halogen
bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.
NOTICE
ECA10651
Take care not to damag e the follow-
in g parts:
 Hea dlig ht bul b
Do not touch the glass part of
the hea dlig ht bul b to keep it free
from oil, otherwise the transpar-
ency of the glass, the luminosity
of the b ulb, an d the b ulb life will
b e ad versely affected . Thor-
ou ghly clean off any dirt an d fin-
g erprints on the hea dlig ht bul b
usin g a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.
 Hea dlig ht lens
Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the hea dlig ht
lens.
Do not use a hea dlig ht bul b of a
wattag e higher than specifie d.
1. Remove the headlight unit side
covers by removing the bolts on
each side. 2. Remove the multi-function meter
unit bolts, and then lift up the me-
ter to unhook its projections from
the slots in the meter stay.
3. Remove the headlight unit by re- moving the bolts.
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Headlight unit side cover
2. Bolt
1. Multi-function meter unit
2. Bolt
1. Projection
2. Slot
11
22
1 2
1
2
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6-37
6
4. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the headlight
bulb cover.
5. Unhook the headlight bulb holder, and then remove the burnt-out
bulb. 6. Place a new headlight bulb into
position, and then secure it with
the bulb holder.
7. Install the headlight bulb cover, and then connect the coupler.
8. Fit the projection on the headlight unit into the grommet in the head-
light stay, and then install the
headlight unit by installing the
bolts.
9. Fit the projections on the multi- function meter unit into the slots in
the meter stay, place the meter in
the original position, and then in-
stall the bolts.
10. Place the headlight unit side cov- ers in their original position, and
then install the bolts.
1. Headlight unit
2. Bolt
1. Headlight bulb cover
2. Headlight coupler
1. Headlight bulb holder
2. Headlight bulb
1
2
2
2 1
1
2
1. Projection
2. Grommet
1. Projection
2. Slot
2
1
1
2
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-38
6 11. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
EAU50771
Replacin g the auxiliary li ght
b ul b
If the auxiliary light bulb burns out, re-
place it as follows.
1. Remove the headlight unit. (See page 6-36.)
2. Remove the auxiliary light coupler (together with the socket and
bulb) by turning the coupler coun-
terclockwise.
3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pulling it out.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the coupler (together with the socket and bulb) by turning it
clockwise.
6. Install the headlight unit.
1. Auxiliary light coupler
1. Auxiliary light bulb
2. Auxiliary light bulb socket
3. Auxiliary light coupler
1
1
2
3
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-39
6
EAU70880
Replacin g the brake/tail li ght
b ul b
1. Remove the seat. (See page 3-18.)
2. Remove the brake/tail light bulb
socket (together with the bulb) by
turning it counterclockwise.
3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pulling 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.
EAU24205
Replacin g a turn si gnal lig ht
b ul b
1. Remove the turn signal light lens
by removing the screw.
2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise.
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket, push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the screw. NOTICE: Do not over-
ti ghten the screw, otherwise the
lens may break.
[ECA11192]
1. Brake/tail light bulb socket
1. Brake/tail light bulb
2. Brake/tail light bulb socket
1
2
1
1. Turn signal light lens
2. Screw
1. Turn signal light bulb
1
2
1
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-40
6
EAU24314
Replacin g the license plate
li g ht bul b
1. Remove the license plate light unit
by removing the screws.
2. Remove the license plate light bulb socket (together with the
bulb) by pulling it out.
3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pulling it out.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the socket (together with the bulb) by pushing it in.
6. Install the license plate light unit by installing the screws.
EAU24351
Supportin g the motorcycle
Since this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other mainte-
nance requiring the motorcycle to
stand upright. Check that the motorcy-
cle is in a stable and level position be-
fore starting any maintenance. A
strong wooden box can be placed un-
der the engine for added stability.
To service the front wheel
1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcy- cle by using a motorcycle stand
or, if an additional motorcycle
stand is not available, by placing a
jack under the frame in front of the
rear wheel.
2. Raise the front wheel off the ground by using a motorcycle
stand.
To service the rear wheel
Raise the rear wheel off the ground by
using a motorcycle stand or, if a motor-
cycle stand is not available, by placing
a jack either under each side of the
frame in front of the rear wheel or under
each side of the swingarm.
1. License plate light unit
2. Screw
1. License plate light bulb socket
2. License plate light bulb
2
1
1 2
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Specifications
8-3
8
Battery:
Model:GT12B-4
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 10.0 Ah (10 HR)
Hea dlig ht:
Bulb type:
Halogen bulb
Bul b watta ge × quantity:
Headlight:
H4, 60.0 W/55.0 W x 1
Brake/tail light: 21.0 W/5.0 W × 1
Front turn signal light:
10.0 W × 2
Rear turn signal light:
10.0 W × 2
Auxiliary light: 5.0 W × 1
License plate light: 5.0 W × 1
Meter lighting:
LED
Neutral indicator light: LED
High beam indicator light: LED
Oil level warning light:
LED
Turn signal indicator light: LED
Coolant temperature warning light: LED
Engine trouble warning light:
LED
ABS warning light: LED (XJ6NA)
Immobilizer system indicator light: LED
Fuse(s):
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 motor fuse:
20.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 10.0 A
ABS control unit fuse:
7.5 A (XJ6NA)
ABS motor fuse: 30.0 A (XJ6NA)
ABS solenoid fuse: 20.0 A (XJ6NA)
Backup fuse:
7.5 A
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10
Index
A
ABS (for ABS models) .......................... 3-14
ABS warning light (for ABS models)....... 3-5
Air filter element, replacing................... 6-16
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ............... 6-38
B
Battery .................................................. 6-33
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating .......................................... 6-30
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating .......................................... 6-29
Brake fluid, changing ........................... 6-26
Brake fluid level, checking ................... 6-25
Brake lever ........................................... 3-13
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-23
Brake light switches ............................. 6-23
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-13
Brake/tail light bulb, replacing ............. 6-39
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-28
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ............................... 3-17
Clutch lever .......................................... 3-12
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-22
Coolant ................................................. 6-12
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 3-4
Cowling and panels, removing and installing ............................................... 6-7
D
Dimmer switch ..................................... 3-10
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 6-28
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-26
E
Engine break-in ...................................... 5-4
Engine idling speed .............................. 6-17
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............. 6-9
Engine serial number.............................. 9-1
Engine stop switch ............................... 3-11
Engine trouble warning light................... 3-5
F
Front and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-24
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-31
Fuel....................................................... 3-15
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-4
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose ................................................... 3-17
Fuel tank cap........................................ 3-15
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-34
H
Handlebar position, adjusting .............. 3-20 Handlebar switches .............................. 3-10
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-11
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-36
Helmet holder ....................................... 3-19
High beam indicator light........................ 3-4
Horn switch........................................... 3-11
I
Identification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 3-22
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light .......... 3-6
Indicator lights and warning lights .......... 3-4
L
License plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-40
M
Main 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 ........................ 3-6
N
Neutral indicator light.............................. 3-4
O
Oil level warning light .............................. 3-4
P
Parking .................................................... 5-5
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch........................................... 3-10
S
Safety information................................... 1-1
Seat....................................................... 3-18
Shifting .................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal............................................. 3-12
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ... 3-21
Sidestand .............................................. 3-22
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .... 6-30
Spark plugs, checking ............................ 6-8
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-2
Start switch ........................................... 3-11
Steering, checking ................................ 6-32
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment ........................... 3-20
Supporting the motorcycle ................... 6-40
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 6-31
T
Throttle grip and cable, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-29
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