2016 YAMAHA XJ6F bulb

Table of contents
Battery .......................................... 6-34
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-36
Replacing the headlight bulb........ 6-37
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
Front wheel (for non-ABS
models) ..................................... 6-40
Rear wheel (for non-ABS models) ..................................... 6-42
Troubleshooting............................ 6-43
Troubleshooting charts................. 6-44
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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6-37
6 ratin
g than recommen ded to
avoi d causin g extensive d am-
a g e to the electrical system an d
possi bly a fire.
[EWA15132]
3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on
the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
EAU47412
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 d amage 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 d irt and fin-
g erprints on the hea dlig ht bul b
usin g a cloth moistene d with al-
cohol or thinner.
 Hea dlig ht lens
Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the head light
lens.
Do not use a hea dlig ht bul b of a
watta ge hi gher than specifie d.
1. Remove cowlings A and C. (See
page 6-7.)
2. Disconnect the headlight coupler, and then remove the headlight
bulb cover.
Specifie d 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 motor fuse: 20.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 10.0 A
Backup fuse:
7.5 A
ABS motor fuse: 30.0 A (XJ6FA)
ABS control unit fuse: 7.5 A (XJ6FA)
ABS solenoid fuse:
20.0 A (XJ6FA)
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
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6
3. Unhook the headlight bulb holder,
and then remove the burnt-out
bulb.
4. Place a new headlight bulb into position, and then secure it with
the bulb holder.
5. Install the headlight bulb cover, and then connect the coupler.
6. Install the cowlings.
7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary.
EAU39021
Auxiliary li ght bul b
If the auxiliary light does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check the elec-
trical circuit or replace the bulb.
1. Headlight bulb cover
2. Headlight coupler
1. Headlight bulb holder
2. Headlight bulb
1
2
1
2
1. Auxiliary light bulb
1
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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 li ght
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 g hten 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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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.
EAU44792
Front wheel (for non-ABS
mo dels)
WARNING
EWA14841
For the ABS mo del, have a Yamaha
d ealer remove an d install the wheel.
EAU56281
To remove the front wheel
WARNING
EWA10822
To avoi d injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no dan ger of it
fallin g over.
1. Loosen the front wheel axle pinch
bolt, then the wheel axle and the
brake caliper bolts.
2. Place the vehicle on the center- stand.
3. Remove the brake caliper on each side by removing the bolts.
NOTICE: Do not apply the brake
after the brake calipers have
b een removed , otherwise the
b rake pa ds will be forced shut.
[ECA11052]
1. License plate light unit
2. Screw
1. License plate light bulb socket
2. License plate light bulb
2
1
1
2
1. Front wheel axle pinch bolt
2. Wheel axle
3. Brake caliper bolt
2
3
1
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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 (XJ6FA)
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 (XJ6FA)
ABS motor fuse: 30.0 A (XJ6FA)
ABS solenoid fuse: 20.0 A (XJ6FA)
Backup fuse:
7.5 A
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Index
A
ABS (for ABS models) .......................... 3-14
ABS warning light (for ABS models)....... 3-5
Air filter element, replacing................... 6-17
Auxiliary light bulb ................................ 6-38
B
Battery .................................................. 6-34
Brake and clutch levers, checking
and lubricating ................................... 6-31
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating ................................... 6-31
Brake fluid, changing ........................... 6-27
Brake fluid level, checking ................... 6-26
Brake lever ........................................... 3-13
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-24
Brake light switches ............................. 6-25
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-13
Brake/tail light bulb, replacing ............. 6-39
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-30
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ............................... 3-17
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and lubricating ................................... 6-32
Clutch lever .......................................... 3-12
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-23
Coolant ................................................. 6-14
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 3-4
Cowlings and panels, removing and installing ............................................... 6-7
D
Dimmer switch ..................................... 3-10
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 6-29
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-28
E
Engine break-in ...................................... 5-4
Engine idling speed .............................. 6-19
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-11
Engine serial number.............................. 9-1
Engine stop switch ............................... 3-11
Engine trouble warning light................... 3-5
F
Front and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-25
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-33
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 ................................... 6-36
H
Handlebar position, adjusting ............... 3-20
Handlebar switches .............................. 3-10
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-11
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-37
Helmet holder ....................................... 3-19
High beam indicator light........................ 3-4
Horn switch........................................... 3-11
I
Identification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 3-23
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
R
Rear view mirrors .................................. 3-21
S
Safety information................................... 1-1
Seat....................................................... 3-18
Shifting .................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal............................................. 3-12
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ... 3-21
Sidestand .............................................. 3-22
Spark plugs, checking .......................... 6-10
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-2
Start switch ........................................... 3-11
Steering, checking ................................ 6-33
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment ........................... 3-20
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 6-32
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Index
10-2
10
T
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-30
Throttle grip free play, checking ........... 6-19
Tires ...................................................... 6-20
Tool kit .................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-43
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-44
Turn signal indicator light ....................... 3-4
Turn signal light bulb, replacing............ 6-39
Turn signal switch ................................. 3-11
V
Valve clearance..................................... 6-20
Vehicle identification number ................. 9-1
W
Wheel bearings, checking..................... 6-34
Wheel, front (for non-ABS models) ....... 6-40
Wheel, rear (for non-ABS models) ........ 6-42
Wheels .................................................. 6-23
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