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DIC183

XJ6F

XJ6FA

OWNER’S MANUAL

Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle.

1CW-28199-E1

Summary of Contents for DIVERSION F 2010

Page 1: ...DIC183 XJ6F XJ6FA OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle 1CW 28199 E1 ...

Page 2: ...ion record No Contents Date To change contact person and integrate type designation 9 Jun 2005 Date of issue 1 Aug 2002 Place of issue Shizuoka Japan R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC EN300 330 2 v1 1 1 2001 6 EN60950 1 2001 Two or Three Wheel Motor Vehicles Directive 97 24 EC Chapter 8 EMC is in compliance with following norm s or documents Kind of equipment IMMOBILIZER Type designation 5SL 00 Hereby dec...

Page 3: ...ry In addition the many tips given in this manual will help keep your motorcycle in the best possible condition If you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides So remember to put safety first Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality Therefore while this manual contains the most cur re...

Page 4: ...ey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the vehicle or other property A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer WARNING NOTICE TIP U1CWE1E0 book Page 1 T...

Page 5: ...MANUAL 2010 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition June 2010 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan U1CWE1E0 book Page 2 Thursday July 15 2010 11 42 AM ...

Page 6: ... 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 11 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge 6 12 Coolant 6 15 Replacing the air filter element 6 18 Adjusting the engine idling speed 6 19 Checking the throttle grip fr...

Page 7: ...e tail brake light bulb 6 38 Replacing a turn signal light bulb 6 39 Replacing the license plate light bulb 6 39 Auxiliary light bulb 6 40 Front wheel XJ6F 6 40 Rear wheel XJ6F 6 41 Troubleshooting 6 43 Troubleshooting charts 6 44 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7 1 Matte color caution 7 1 Care 7 1 Storage 7 3 SPECIFICATIONS 8 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 1 Identification numbers 9 1 U1CWE1E0 book Page 2 ...

Page 8: ...assenger The failure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles in traf fic is the predominating cause of automobile motorcycle accidents Many accidents have been caused by an automobile driver who did not see the motorcycle Making yourself conspicuous appears to be very effective in reducing the chance of this type of accident Therefore Wear a brightly colored jacket Use extra caution when ...

Page 9: ...d contribute to an impairment of vision that could delay seeing a hazard The use of a jacket heavy boots trousers gloves etc is effective in preventing or reducing abrasions or lacerations Never wear loose fitting clothes otherwise they could catch on the control levers footrests or wheels and cause injury or an accident Always wear protective clothing that covers your legs ankles and feet The eng...

Page 10: ... as evenly as possi ble on both sides of the motorcycle to minimize imbalance or instabili ty Shifting weights can create a sud den imbalance Make sure that ac cessories and cargo are securely attached to the motorcycle before riding Check accessory mounts and cargo restraints frequently Properly adjust the suspension for your load suspension ad justable models only and check the condition and pre...

Page 11: ...hanges If accessories are added to the handlebar or front fork area they must be as lightweight as possible and should be kept to a minimum Bulky or large accessories may seriously affect the stability of the motorcycle due to aerody namic effects Wind may at tempt to lift the motorcycle or the motorcycle may become un stable in cross winds These ac cessories may also cause instability when passin...

Page 12: ...ie downs or suitable straps that are attached to solid parts of the mo torcycle such as the frame or up per front fork triple clamp and not for example to rubber mounted handlebars or turn signals or parts that could break Choose the lo cation for the straps carefully so the straps will not rub against painted surfaces during transport The suspension should be com pressed somewhat by the tie downs...

Page 13: ...justing screw page 6 19 3 Seat lock page 3 18 4 Main fuse page 6 35 5 Fuse box page 6 35 6 Owner s tool kit page 6 2 7 Storage compartment page 3 19 8 Shift pedal page 3 13 9 Engine oil filter cartridge page 6 12 10 Engine oil drain bolt page 6 12 U1CWE1E0 book Page 1 Thursday July 15 2010 11 42 AM ...

Page 14: ...age 6 26 4 Engine oil filler cap page 6 12 5 Radiator cap page 6 15 6 Coolant reservoir page 6 15 7 Coolant drain bolt page 6 16 8 Engine oil dipstick page 6 12 9 Brake pedal page 3 14 10 Rear brake light switch page 6 25 11 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring page 3 21 U1CWE1E0 book Page 2 Thursday July 15 2010 11 42 AM ...

Page 15: ...13 2 Left handlebar switches page 3 12 3 Main switch steering lock page 3 2 4 Multi function meter unit page 3 8 5 Front brake fluid reservoir page 6 26 6 Right handlebar switches page 3 12 7 Throttle grip page 6 20 8 Brake lever page 3 14 U1CWE1E0 book Page 3 Thursday July 15 2010 11 42 AM ...

Page 16: ...EDIATELY IF IT IS LOST If the code re reg istering key is lost registering new codes in the standard keys is impossible The standard keys can still be used to start the vehicle however if code re registering is required i e if a new standard key is made or all keys are lost the entire immobi lizer system must be replaced Therefore it is highly recom mended to use either standard key and keep the c...

Page 17: ...e place and only use it for code re registering EAU38530 ON All electrical circuits are supplied with power the meter lighting taillight li cense plate light and auxiliary light come on and the engine can be start ed The key cannot be removed TIP The headlight comes on automatically when the engine is started and stays on until the key is turned to OFF even if the engine stalls EAU10661 OFF All el...

Page 18: ...he key in and then turn it to OFF while still pushing it EAU34341 Parking The steering is locked and the taillight license plate light and auxiliary light are on The hazard lights and turn signal lights can be turned on but all other electrical systems are off The key can be removed The steering must be locked before the key can be turned to NOTICE ECA11020 Do not use the parking position for an e...

Page 19: ...t a malfunction This model is also equipped with a self diagnosis device for the oil level detection circuit If a problem is detected in the oil level detection circuit the following cycle will be repeated until the malfunction is corrected The oil level warning light will flash ten times then go off for 2 5 seconds If this occurs have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle EAU11428 Coolant temperature...

Page 20: ...en gine if it is overheating TIP For radiator fan equipped vehi cles the radiator fan s automati cally switch on or off according to the coolant temperature in the ra diator If the engine overheats see page 6 44 for further instructions U1CWE1E0 book Page 5 Thursday July 15 2010 11 42 AM ...

Page 21: ...d with riding 117 134 C 243 274 F Coolant temperature flashes Warning light comes on Stop the vehicle and allow it to idle until the coolant temperature goes down If the temperature does not go down stop the engine See page 6 44 Above 135 C Above 275 F Message HI flashes Warning light comes on Stop the engine and allow it to cool See page 6 44 ABS ABS U1CWE1E0 book Page 6 Thursday July 15 2010 11 ...

Page 22: ...f the warning light comes on or flashes while riding have a Yamaha dealer check the brake system as soon as possible The electrical circuit of the warning light can be checked by turning the key to ON The warning light should come on for a few seconds and then go off If the warning light does not come on initially when the key is turned to ON or if the warning light remains on have a Yamaha dealer...

Page 23: ...to turn the key to ON be fore using the SELECT and RE SET buttons For the U K only To switch the speedometer and odometer trip meter displays between kilometers and miles press the SELECT button for at least one second Tachometer The electric tachometer allows the rider to monitor the engine speed and keep it within the ideal power range When the key is turned to ON the ta chometer needle will swe...

Page 24: ...d TRIP B in the following order TRIP A TRIP B ODO TRIP A When the fuel amount in the fuel tank decreases to 3 2 L 0 85 US gal 0 70 Imp gal the left segment of the fuel meter will start flashing and the odometer display will automatically change to the fuel reserve tripmeter mode F TRIP and start counting the distance traveled from that point In that case push the SELECT button to switch the displa...

Page 25: ...ant temperature display indi cates the temperature of the coolant NOTICE ECA10021 Do not continue to operate the en gine if it is overheating Self diagnosis device This model is equipped with a self diag nosis device for various electrical cir cuits If a problem is detected in any of those circuits the engine trouble warning light will come on and the display will indi cate an error code If the di...

Page 26: ...he engine from starting 2 If the engine starts turn it off and try starting the engine with the standard keys 3 If one or both of the standard keys do not start the engine take the vehicle the code re registering key and both standard keys to a Yamaha dealer and have the stan dard keys re registered NOTICE ECA11590 If the display indicates an error code the vehicle should be checked as soon as pos...

Page 27: ...itch to sound the horn EAU12660 Engine stop switch Set this switch to before starting the engine Set this switch to to stop the engine in case of an emergen cy such as when the vehicle overturns or when the throttle cable is stuck EAU12711 Start switch Push this switch to crank the engine with the starter See page 5 1 for start ing instructions prior to starting the en gine EAU44710 The engine tro...

Page 28: ... Clutch lever The clutch lever is located at the left handlebar grip To disengage the clutch pull the lever toward the handle bar grip To engage the clutch release the lever The lever should be pulled rapidly and released slowly for smooth clutch operation The clutch lever is equipped with a clutch switch which is part of the igni tion circuit cut off system See page 3 22 EAU12871 Shift pedal The ...

Page 29: ...Anti lock Brake System features a dual electronic con trol system which acts on the front and rear brakes independently The ABS is monitored by an ECU which will have recourse to manual braking if a mal function occurs WARNING EWA10090 The ABS performs best on long braking distances On certain rough or gravel roads the braking distance may be longer with than without the ABS Therefore always keep ...

Page 30: ... any type of magnets including magnetic pick up tools magnetic screwdrivers etc away from the front and rear wheel hubs otherwise the magnetic rotors equipped in the wheel hubs may be damaged result ing in improper performance of the ABS system EAU13074 Fuel tank cap To open the fuel tank cap Open the fuel tank cap lock cover in sert the key into the lock and then turn it 1 4 turn clockwise The lo...

Page 31: ...tion such as the pilot lights of water heaters and clothes dryers 2 Do not overfill the fuel tank When refueling be sure to insert the pump nozzle into the fuel tank filler hole Stop filling when the fuel reaches the bottom of the filler tube Because fuel expands when it heats up heat from the engine or the sun can cause fuel to spill out of the fuel tank 3 Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi ately NO...

Page 32: ...e it if damaged Make sure that the end of the fuel tank breather overflow hose is not blocked and clean it if necessary Make sure that the end of the fuel tank breather overflow hose is po sitioned inside of the clamp EAU13433 Catalytic converter This model is equipped with a catalytic converter in the exhaust system WARNING EWA10862 The exhaust system is hot after op eration To prevent a fire haz...

Page 33: ... counterclockwise 2 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 TIP Make sure that the seat is properly se cured before riding 1 Seat lock 2 Unlock 1 2 1 Projection 2 Seat holder ...

Page 34: ...ntrol and possibly an accident EWA10161 To release the helmet from the hel met holder Remove the seat remove the helmet holding cable from the helmet holder and the helmet and then install the seat EAU14453 Storage compartment The storage compartment is located under the seat See page 3 18 When storing the Owner s Manual or other documents in the storage com partment be sure to wrap them in a plas...

Page 35: ...ve a Yamaha dealer adjust the position of the handlebar 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 EWA14371 Be sure to fold the rear view mirrors back to their original position before riding 1 Handlebar 1 1 Riding position 2 Parking position 1 2 1 2 U1CWE...

Page 36: ...r s tool kit to make the adjustment WARNING EWA10221 This shock absorber assembly con tains highly pressurized nitrogen gas Read and understand the fol lowing information before handling the shock absorber assembly Do not tamper with or attempt to open the cylinder assembly Do not subject the shock ab sorber assembly to an open flame or other high heat source This may cause the unit to ex plode du...

Page 37: ...em has been designed to assist the operator in fulfilling the respon sibility of raising the sidestand be fore starting off Therefore check this system regularly and have a Yamaha dealer repair it if it does not function properly EAU44902 Ignition circuit cut off system The ignition circuit cut off system com prising the sidestand switch clutch switch and neutral switch has the fol lowing function...

Page 38: ...clutch lever pulled 12 Push the start switch Does the engine start The system is OK The motorcycle can be ridden YES NO YES NO YES NO The neutral switch may not be working correctly The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The clutch switch may not be working correctly The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The sidestand switch may not be w...

Page 39: ...g points ITEM CHECKS PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage Check fuel tank breather overflow hose for obstructions cracks or damage and check hose connection 3 16 3 17 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 6 12 Coolant Check coolant level in reservoir If necessary add ...

Page 40: ...rip free play and lubricate cable and grip housing 6 20 6 30 Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 6 29 Drive chain Check chain slack Adjust if necessary Check chain condition Lubricate if necessary 6 27 6 29 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 6 20 6 23 Brake and shift pedals Make sure th...

Page 41: ...tightened Tighten if necessary Instruments lights signals and switches Check operation Correct if necessary Sidestand switch Check operation of ignition circuit cut off system If system is not working correctly have Yamaha dealer check vehicle 3 22 ITEM CHECKS PAGE U1CWE1E0 book Page 3 Thursday July 15 2010 11 42 AM ...

Page 42: ...gine auto stop system The engine stops automatically if left idling for 20 minutes In this case the multi function meter unit indi cates error code 70 but this is not a malfunction Push the start switch to clear the error code and to restart the engine EAU44728 Starting the engine In order for the ignition circuit cut off system to enable starting one of the following conditions must be met The tr...

Page 43: ... ac celerate hard when the engine is cold EAU16671 Shifting Shifting gears lets you control the amount of engine power available for starting off accelerating climbing hills etc The gear positions are shown in the il lustration TIP To shift the transmission into the neu tral position press the shift pedal down repeatedly until it reaches the end of its travel and then slightly raise it NOTICE ECA1...

Page 44: ...fully Since the engine is brand new do not put an excessive load on it for the first 1600 km 1000 mi The various parts in the engine wear and polish themselves to the correct operating clearances During this period prolonged full throt tle operation or any condition that might result in engine overheating must be avoided EAU17093 0 1000 km 0 600 mi Avoid prolonged operation above 5800 r min NOTICE...

Page 45: ...d exhaust system can become very hot park in a place where pedestri ans or children are not likely to touch them and be burned Do not park on a slope or on soft ground otherwise the vehicle may overturn increasing the risk of a fuel leak and fire Do not park near grass or other flammable materials which might catch fire U1CWE1E0 book Page 4 Thursday July 15 2010 11 42 AM ...

Page 46: ... performing maintenance unless otherwise specified A running engine has moving parts that can catch on body parts or clothing and electrical parts that can cause shocks or fires Running the engine while ser vicing can lead to eye injury burns fire or carbon monoxide poisoning possibly leading to death See page 1 1 for more in formation about carbon monox ide WARNING EWA15460 Brake discs calipers d...

Page 47: ... the owner s tool kit are intended to assist you in the performance of preventive maintenance and minor repairs How ever additional tools such as a torque wrench may be necessary to perform certain maintenance work correctly TIP If you do not have the tools or experi ence required for a particular job have a Yamaha dealer perform it for you 1 Owner s tool kit 1 U1CWE1E0 book Page 2 Thursday July 1...

Page 48: ... Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING ANNUAL CHECK 1000 km 600 mi 10000 km 6000 mi 20000 km 12000 mi 30000 km 18000 mi 40000 km 24000 mi 1 Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage 2 Spark plugs Check condition Clean and regap Replace 3 Valves Check valve clearance Adjust Every 40000 km 24000 mi 4 Fuel injection Adjust e...

Page 49: ...e brake pads Whenever worn to the limit 4 Rear brake Check operation fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage Replace brake pads Whenever worn to the limit 5 Brake hoses Check for cracks or damage Replace Every 4 years 6 Wheels Check runout and for damage 7 Tires Check tread depth and for dam age Replace if necessary Check air pressure Correct if necessary 8 Wheel bearings Check bearing for loose...

Page 50: ...er pivot shaft Lubricate with silicone grease 14 Brake pedal pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 15 Clutch lever pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 16 Shift pedal pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 17 Sidestand center stand Check operation Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 18 Sidestand switch Check operation 19 Front fork Check operation ...

Page 51: ...il filter car tridge Replace 23 Cooling system Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage Change Every 3 years 24 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 25 Moving parts and cables Lubricate 26 Throttle grip Check operation Check throttle grip free play and adjust if necessary Lubricate cable and grip housing 27 Lights signals and switches Check operation Adjust headlight beam NO IT...

Page 52: ...and if necessary correct the brake fluid level Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers and change the brake fluid Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged U1CWE1E0 book Page 7 Thursday July 15 2010 11 42 AM ...

Page 53: ...ling or panel needs to be re moved and installed EAU46740 Cowling A To remove the cowling Remove the bolts and then take the cowling off To install the cowling Place the cowling in the original posi tion and then install the bolts EAU47381 Cowlings B and C To remove a cowling 1 Remove cowling A 1 Cowling A 2 Cowling B 2 1 1 Cowling C 2 Panel A 1 Panel B 2 Panel C 2 1 1 2 1 Cowling A 2 Bolt 1 2 2 U...

Page 54: ...gnal light cou pler and then route the turn signal light lead through the guide 2 Place the cowling in the original position and then install the bolts and the quick fastener 3 Install cowling A EAU46770 Panel A To remove the panel Remove the bolt and the quick fasten er and then take the panel off 1 Cowling B 2 Quick fastener 3 Bolt 3 3 2 1 1 Turn signal light lead 2 Guide 3 Turn signal light lea...

Page 55: ...e a panel 1 Remove the quick fastener and the bolt 2 Slide the panel backward and then lift up the rear of the panel slightly 3 Pull the panel backward to remove it To install a panel 1 Fit the projections on the panel into the slots and slide it forward 1 Panel A 2 Bolt 3 Quick fastener 1 2 3 1 Panel B 2 Quick fastener 3 Bolt 1 3 2 U1CWE1E0 book Page 10 Thursday July 15 2010 11 42 AM ...

Page 56: ...rmally and all spark plugs installed in the en gine should have the same color If any spark plug shows a distinctly different color the engine could be operating im properly Do not attempt to diagnose such problems yourself Instead have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle If a spark plug shows signs of electrode erosion and excessive carbon or other deposits it should be replaced Before installing a...

Page 57: ...el 1 Place the vehicle on the center stand A slight tilt to the side can result in a false reading 2 Start the engine warm it up for several minutes and then turn it off 3 Wait a few minutes until the oil set tles 4 Remove the engine oil dipstick and wipe it clean insert it back into the hole without screwing it in and then remove it again to check the oil level TIP The engine oil should be betwee...

Page 58: ...ts gasket to drain the oil from the crankcase TIP Skip steps 5 7 if the oil filter cartridge is not being replaced 5 Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench TIP An oil filter wrench is available at a Yamaha dealer 6 Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to the O ring of the new oil filter cartridge TIP Make sure that the O ring is properly seated 7 Install the new oil filter cart...

Page 59: ...le for several minutes while checking it for oil leakage If oil is leaking im mediately turn the engine off and check for the cause TIP After the engine is started the engine oil level warning light should go off if the oil level is sufficient NOTICE ECA10401 If the oil level warning light flickers or remains on even if the oil level is correct immediately turn the engine off and have a Yamaha dea...

Page 60: ...um level marks 4 If the coolant is at or below the minimum level mark remove cowl ing C See page 6 8 5 Remove the coolant reservoir breather hose from the guide and then remove the coolant reservoir cap 6 Add coolant to the maximum level mark and then install the coolant reservoir cap WARNING Re move only the coolant reservoir cap Never attempt to remove the radiator cap when the en gine is hot EW...

Page 61: ...age 6 8 3 Place a container under the engine to collect the used coolant 4 Remove the radiator cap WARNING Never attempt to re move the radiator cap when the engine is hot EWA10381 5 Remove the coolant reservoir breather hose from the guide and then remove the coolant reservoir cap 6 Remove the coolant reservoir cov er and coolant reservoir by remov ing the bolts Coolant reservoir capacity up to t...

Page 62: ...necessary add sufficient coolant until it reaches the top of the radia tor and then install the radiator cap 17 Check the coolant level in the res ervoir If necessary remove the coolant reservoir cap add coolant to the maximum level mark and then install the cap 18 Route the coolant reservoir breath er hose through the guide as shown 19 Start the engine and then check the vehicle for coolant leaka...

Page 63: ...e sure that the air filter element is properly seated in the air filter case The engine should never be operated without the air filter element installed otherwise the piston s and or cylinder s may become excessively worn ECA10481 7 Install the air filter case cover by in stalling the screws 8 Place the fuel tank in its original position Make sure that the fuel hoses are properly connected and ro...

Page 64: ...art The engine should be warm before making this adjustment Check the engine idling speed and if necessary adjust it to specification by turning the idle adjusting screw To in crease the engine idling speed turn the screw in direction a To decrease the engine idling speed turn the screw in direction b TIP If the specified idling speed cannot be obtained as described above have a Yamaha dealer make...

Page 65: ...tion chart EAU21774 Tires To maximize the performance durabil ity and safe operation of your motorcy cle note the following points regarding the specified tires Tire air pressure The tire air pressure should be checked and if necessary adjusted before each ride WARNING EWA10503 Operation of this vehicle with im proper tire pressure may cause se vere injury or death from loss of control The tire ai...

Page 66: ...trol The replacement of all wheel and brake related parts includ ing the tires should be left to a Yamaha dealer who has the necessary professional knowl edge and experience to do so Ride at moderate speeds after changing a tire since the tire surface must first be broken in for it to develop its optimal characteristics Tire air pressure measured on cold tires 0 90 kg 0 198 lb Front 225 kPa 2 25 k...

Page 67: ...owing points in order to make the most ef ficient use of these tires Use only the specified replace ment tires Other tires may run the danger of bursting at super high speeds Brand new tires can have a rela tively poor grip on certain road surfaces until they have been broken in Therefore it is ad visable before doing any high speed riding to ride conserva tively for approximately 100 km 60 mi aft...

Page 68: ...play should mea sure 10 0 15 0 mm 0 39 0 59 in as shown Periodically check the clutch le ver free play and if necessary adjust it as follows To increase the clutch lever free play turn the clutch lever free play adjusting bolt at the clutch lever in direction a To decrease the clutch lever free play turn the adjusting bolt in direction b TIP If the specified clutch lever free play cannot be obtain...

Page 69: ...pongy feeling in the brake lever can indicate the presence of air in the hydraulic system If there is air in the hydraulic system have a Yamaha dealer bleed the system be fore operating the vehicle Air in the hydraulic system will diminish the braking performance which may re sult in loss of control and an acci dent 1 Locknut clutch cable 2 Clutch lever free play adjusting nut clutch cable 1 2 a b...

Page 70: ... The brake light which is activated by the brake pedal and brake lever should come on just before braking takes ef fect If necessary have a Yamaha deal er adjust the brake light switches EAU22392 Checking the front and rear brake pads The front and rear brake pads must be checked for wear at the intervals spec ified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU22420 Front brake pads Each f...

Page 71: ...eplenish if necessary A low brake fluid level may indicate worn brake pads and or brake system leakage If the brake fluid level is low be sure to check the brake pads for wear and the brake system for leakage TIP The rear brake fluid reservoir is located behind panel A See page 6 8 Observe these precautions When checking the fluid level make sure that the top of the brake fluid reservoir is level ...

Page 72: ...e intervals specified in the TIP after the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart In addition have the oil seals of the master cylinders and calipers as well as the brake hoses re placed at the intervals listed below or whenever they are damaged or leak ing Oil seals Replace every two years Brake hoses Replace every four years EAU22760 Drive chain slack The drive chain slack should be checked ...

Page 73: ...load the en gine as well as other vital parts of the motorcycle and can lead to chain slippage or breakage To prevent this from occurring keep the drive chain slack with in the specified limits ECA10571 TIP Using the alignment marks on each side of the swingarm make sure that the notch on the alignment plates is in the same position on both sides for proper wheel alignment 5 Take the motorcycle of...

Page 74: ...he drive chain dry 3 Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a special O ring chain lubricant NOTICE Do not use engine oil or any other lubri cants for the drive chain as they may contain substances that could damage the O rings ECA11111 EAU23094 Checking and lubricating the cables The operation of all control cables and the condition of the cables should be checked before each ride and the ca b...

Page 75: ...ubricated by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals speci fied in the periodic maintenance chart EAU44272 Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals Brake pedal Shift pedal The operation of the brake and shift pedals should be checked before each ride and the pedal pivots should be lu bricated if necessary Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease U1CWE1E0 book Page 30 Thursday July 15 20...

Page 76: ...the centerstand and sidestand should be checked before each ride and the pivots and metal to metal contact surfaces should be lubri cated if necessary WARNING EWA10741 If the centerstand or sidestand does not move up and down smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or re pair it Otherwise the centerstand or sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator resulting in a possible loss of co...

Page 77: ...ation chart To check the condition Check the inner tubes for scratches damage and excessive oil leakage To check the operation 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion WARNING To avoid injury securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10751 2 While applying the front brake push down hard on the handlebars several times to check if th...

Page 78: ... center stand WARNING To avoid inju ry securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10751 2 Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for ward and backward If any free play can be felt have a Yamaha dealer check or repair the steering EAU23291 Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must be checked at the intervals specified i...

Page 79: ...closed space KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER IES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN To charge the battery Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat tery as soon as possible if it seems to have discharged Keep in mind that the battery tends to discharge more quickly if the vehicle is equipped with optional electrical accessories NOTICE ECA16521 To charge a VRLA Valve Regulated Lead Acid battery a special con stant vo...

Page 80: ...U47172 Replacing the fuses The main fuse and the fuse boxes which contain the fuses for the individu al circuits are located under the seat See page 3 18 TIP To access the main fuse remove the starter relay cover as shown XJ6F XJ6F 1 Starter relay cover 2 Main fuse 3 Spare main fuse 4 Fuse box 2 4 3 1 1 Taillight fuse 2 Spare fuse 3 Headlight fuse 4 Ignition fuse 5 Signaling system fuse 6 Backup f...

Page 81: ...erates 1 Starter relay cover 2 Main fuse 3 Spare main fuse 4 Fuse box 2 4 3 1 1 Taillight fuse 2 ABS control unit fuse 3 ABS solenoid fuse 4 ABS motor fuse 5 Spare fuse 6 Headlight fuse 7 Ignition fuse 8 Signaling system fuse 9 Backup fuse for clock and immobilizer sys tem 10 Fuel injection system fuse 11 Radiator fan fuse 1 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 34 Specified fuses Main fuse 30 0 A Headlight fuse 20...

Page 82: ...ise the transpar ency of the glass the luminosity of the bulb and the bulb life will be adversely affected Thor oughly clean off any dirt and fin gerprints on the headlight bulb using a cloth moistened with al cohol or thinner Headlight lens Do not affix any type of tinted film or stickers to the headlight lens Do not use a headlight bulb of a wattage higher than specified 1 Remove cowlings A and ...

Page 83: ...cessary EAU47021 Replacing the tail brake light bulb 1 Remove the seat See page 3 18 2 Remove the tail brake light bulb socket together with the bulb by turning it counterclockwise 3 Remove the burnt out bulb by pull ing 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 1 Headlight bulb holder 2 Headlight bulb 1 2 1 Ta...

Page 84: ...ay break ECA11191 EAU24313 Replacing the license plate light bulb 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 pull ing 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 i...

Page 85: ...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 been removed otherwise the brake pads will be forced shut ECA11051 4 Pull the wheel axle out and then remove the wheel EAU48660 To install the front wheel 1 Lift ...

Page 86: ...l XJ6F WARNING EWA14840 For the ABS model have a Yamaha dealer remove and install the wheel EAU32874 To remove the rear wheel WARNING EWA10821 To avoid injury securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over 1 Loosen the locknut and drive chain slack adjusting nut on each side of the swingarm 2 Loosen the axle nut 3 Place the motorcycle on the cen terstand 4 Remove the axle nu...

Page 87: ...e wheel axle from the right hand side TIP Make sure that the retainer on the swingarm is inserted into the slot in the brake caliper bracket Make sure that there is enough space between the brake pads be fore installing the wheel 2 Install the drive chain onto the rear sprocket 3 Install the axle nut 4 Take the motorcycle off the center stand so that the rear wheel is on the ground and then put th...

Page 88: ...quire any repair take it to a Yamaha dealer whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools experience and know how to service the motorcycle properly Use only genuine Yamaha replace ment parts Imitation parts may look like Yamaha parts but they are often inferi or have a shorter service life and can lead to expensive repair bills WARNING EWA15141 When checking the fuel system do not smoke and ...

Page 89: ...er check the vehicle Remove the spark plugs and check the electrodes 3 Ignition Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gaps or replace the spark plugs Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Check the battery Operate the electric starter 4 Battery The engine turns over quickly The engine turns o...

Page 90: ...ed press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise and then remove the cap TIP If coolant is not available tap water can be temporarily used instead provided that it is changed to the recommended coolant as soon as possible Wait until the engine has cooled Check the coolant level in the reservoir and radiator The coolant level is OK The coolant level is low Check the cooling system for lea...

Page 91: ...utlet with a plastic bag after the engine has cooled down 2 Make sure that all caps and covers as well as all electrical couplers and connectors including the spark plug caps are tightly in stalled 3 Remove extremely stubborn dirt like oil burnt onto the crankcase with a degreasing agent and a brush but never apply such prod ucts onto seals gaskets sprock ets the drive chain and wheel axles Always...

Page 92: ...ild detergent and a soft clean sponge and then rinse thoroughly with clean water Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush for hard to reach areas Stubborn dirt and insects will come off more easily if the area is covered with a wet cloth for a few minutes before cleaning After riding in the rain near the sea or on salt sprayed roads Since sea salt or salt sprayed on roads during winter are extremely corros...

Page 93: ...x to any rubber and plastic parts but treat them with a suitable care product Avoid using abrasive polishing compounds as they will wear away the paint TIP Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad vice on what products to use Washing rainy weather or humid climates can cause the headlight lens to fog Turning the headlight on for a short period of time will help remove the moisture from the lens EAU26182 Sto...

Page 94: ...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 tu...

Page 95: ...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 ...

Page 96: ...3 psi Rear 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi Loading condition XJ6F 90 185 kg 198 408 lb XJ6FA 90 180 kg 198 397 lb Front 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi Rear 290 kPa 2 90 kgf cm 42 psi High speed riding Front 225 kPa 2 25 kgf cm 33 psi Rear 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 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 Dual disc b...

Page 97: ...r 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 XJ6FA LED Immobilizer system indicator light LED 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 ...

Page 98: ...tion number is stamped into the steering head pipe Record this number in the space pro vided TIP The vehicle identification number is used to identify your motorcycle and may be used to register your motorcy cle with the licensing authority in your area EAU26480 Model label The model label is affixed to the frame under the seat See page 3 18 Record the information on this label in the space provid...

Page 99: ...tips for reducing 5 3 Fuel tank breather overflow hose 3 17 Fuel tank cap 3 15 Fuses replacing 6 35 H Handlebar position adjusting 3 20 Handlebar switches 3 12 Hazard switch 3 13 Headlight bulb replacing 6 37 Helmet holder 3 19 High beam indicator light 3 4 Horn switch 3 12 I Identification numbers 9 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 3 22 Immobilizer system 3 1 Immobilizer system indicator light 3...

Page 100: ... signal indicator light 3 4 Turn signal light bulb replacing 6 39 Turn signal switch 3 12 V Valve clearance 6 20 Vehicle identification number 9 1 W Wheel bearings checking 6 33 Wheel front XJ6F 6 40 Wheel rear XJ6F 6 41 Wheels 6 23 U1CWE1E0 book Page 2 Thursday July 15 2010 11 42 AM ...

Page 101: ...U1CWE1E0 book Page 3 Thursday July 15 2010 11 42 AM ...

Page 102: ...PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD PRINTED IN JAPAN 2010 08 0 3 1 CR E DIC183 ...

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