2016 YAMAHA XJ6F oil pressure

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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6 5. Take the motorcycle off the cen-
terstand, and then put the side-
stand down.
6. Tighten the axle nut, and then tighten the locknuts to the speci-
fied torques.
7. Make sure that the drive chain pullers are in the same position,
the drive chain slack is correct,
and the drive chain moves
smoothly.
EAU23026
Cleanin g an d lu bricatin g the
d rive chain
The drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or
wet areas. Service the drive chain as
follows.
NOTICE
ECA10584
The drive chain must b e lubricate d
after washin g the motorcycle, ri din g
in the rain or ri din g in wet areas.
1. Clean the drive chain with kero-
sene and a small soft brush.
NOTICE: To prevent d amaging
the O-rin gs, do not clean the
d rive chain with steam cleaners,
hi gh-pressure washers or inap-
propriate solvents.
[ECA11122]
2. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a special O-ring chain
lubricant. NOTICE: Do not use
en gine oil or any other lu bri-
cants for the d rive chain, as they
may contain su bstances that
coul d damag e the O-rin gs.
[ECA11112]
1. Drive chain puller
2. Alignment marks
Ti ghtenin g torques:
Axle nut: 90 Nm (9.0 m·kgf, 65 ft·lbf)
Locknut:
16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
1
2
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Motorcycle care and stora ge
7-5
7
cylinder head so that the elec-
trodes are grounded. (This will
limit sparking 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-
a g e or injury from sparkin g,
make sure to groun d the
spark plu g electro des while
turnin g the en gine over.
[EWA10952]
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.
TIP
Make any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.
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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: 26.0 °
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/ROADSMART
Loa din g:
Maximum load:
180 kg (397 lb) (XJ6FA)
185 kg (408 lb) (XJ6F)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories)
Tire air pressure (measure d on col d
tires):
Up to 90 kg (198 lb) load:
Front: 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi)
Rear: 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi) 90 kg (198 lb) load - maximum load:
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 MT3.50
Rear wheel:
Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
17M/C x MT4.50
Front brake:
Type:
Hydraulic dual disc brake
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4
Rear brake:
Type:
Hydraulic single disc brake
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4
Front suspension:
Type:Telescopic fork
Spring:
Coil spring
Shock absorber: Hydraulic damper
Wheel travel: 130 mm (5.1 in)
Rear suspension:
Type:Swingarm
Spring: Coil spring
Shock absorber:
Gas-hydraulic damper
Wheel travel: 130 mm (5.1 in)
Electrical system:
System voltage:
12 V
Ignition system: TCI
Charging system: AC magneto
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