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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Checking the front fork..................6-33
Checking the steering ...................6-33
Checking the wheel bearings ........6-34
Battery ...........................................6-34
Replacing the fuses.......................6-35
Replacing the headlight bulb.........6-37
Auxiliary light bulb .........................6-38
Replacing the tail/brake 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) ......................................6-41

Rear wheel (for non-ABS

models) ......................................6-42

Troubleshooting ............................6-44
Troubleshooting charts .................6-45

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE

..........................................7-1

Matte color caution .........................7-1
Care .................................................7-1
Storage ............................................7-4

SPECIFICATIONS

..............................8-1

CONSUMER INFORMATION

............9-1

Identification numbers.....................9-1

INDEX

.............................................. 10-1

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Summary of Contents for F DIVERSION XJ6F

Page 1: ...DIC183 XJ6F XJ6FA OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle 1CW 28199 E4 English E ...

Page 2: ...R Hereby declare that the product Type designation 5SL 00 is in compliance with following norm s or documents R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC EN300 330 2 v1 3 1 2006 01 EN300 330 2 v1 5 1 2010 02 EN60950 1 2006 A11 2009 Two or Three Wheel Motor Vehicles Directive 97 24 EC Chapter 8 EMC 1 2 3 4 Version up the norm of EN60950 to EN60950 1 To change company name version up of the following norm EN300 330 2...

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: ...tial personal injury hazards Obey 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 NO...

Page 5: ...MANUAL 2014 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition July 2014 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan U1CWE4E0 book Page 2 Wednesday August 6 2014 2 59 PM ...

Page 6: ...E 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 free play 6 2...

Page 7: ...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 41 Rear wheel for non ABS models 6 42 Troubleshooting 6 44 Troubleshooting charts 6 45 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7 1 Matte color caution 7 1 Care 7 1 Storage 7 4 SPECIFICATIONS 8 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 1 Identification numbers 9 1 INDEX 10 1 U1CWE4E0 book Page 2 ...

Page 8: ...u Safe Riding Perform the pre operation checks each time you use the vehicle to make sure it is in safe operating condition Failure to inspect or maintain the vehi cle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage See page 4 1 for a list of pre operation checks This motorcycle is designed to carry the operator and a passen ger The failure of motorists to detect and recogniz...

Page 9: ... main tain control of the motorcycle The passenger should always hold onto the operator the seat strap or grab bar if equipped with both hands and keep both feet on the passenger footrests Never carry a passenger unless he or she can firmly place both feet on the passenger footrests Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs This motorcycle is designed for on road use only It is not ...

Page 10: ...ged To avoid the possibility of an accident use extreme caution when adding cargo or accessories to your motorcycle Use extra care when riding a motorcycle that has added cargo or accessories Here along with the information about accessories below are some general guidelines to follow if loading cargo to your motorcycle The total weight of the operator pas senger accessories and cargo must not exc...

Page 11: ...hange any of the vehicle s design or operation characteristics can put you and others at greater risk of serious injury or death You are responsible for injuries related to changes in the vehicle Keep the following guidelines in mind as well as those provided under Load ing when mounting accessories Never install accessories or carry cargo that would impair the per formance of your motorcycle Care...

Page 12: ...struc tions before transporting the motorcy cle in another vehicle Remove all loose items from the motorcycle Check that the fuel cock if equipped is in the OFF position and that there are no fuel leaks Point the front wheel straight ahead on the trailer or in the truck bed and choke it in a rail to pre vent movement Shift the transmission in gear for models with a manual transmis sion Secure the ...

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 20 8 Shift pedal page 3 13 9 Engine oil filter cartridge page 6 12 10 Engine oil drain bolt page 6 12 U1CWE4E0 book Page 1 Wednesday August 6 2014 2 59 PM ...

Page 14: ...ge 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 U1CWE4E0 book Page 2 Wednesday August 6 2014 2 59 PM ...

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 U1CWE4E0 book Page 3 Wednesday August 6 2014 2 59 PM ...

Page 16: ...IATELY 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 cod...

Page 17: ... and only use it for code re registering EAU38531 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 EAU10662 OFF All electrica...

Page 18: ...y in and then turn it to OFF while still pushing it EAU34342 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 ECA11021 Do not use the parking position for an extend...

Page 19: ... light may flicker when rid ing on a slope or during sudden acceleration or deceleration but this is not 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 detec tion circuit the following cycle will be repeated until the malfunction is corrected The oil level warning light will flash ten times then g...

Page 20: ...the key is turned to ON or if the warning light remains on have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit NOTICE ECA10022 Do not continue to operate the 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 46 for further instructions U1CWE4E...

Page 21: ...7 134 C 243 274 F Coolant temperature flash es Warning light comes on Reduce the load on the engine by riding at a moderate pace at low rpm until the coolant temperature goes down If the temperature does not go down stop the engine See page 6 46 Above 134 C Above 274 F Message HI flashes Warning light is on Stop the engine and allow it to cool See page 6 46 ABS ABS U1CWE4E0 book Page 6 Wednesday A...

Page 22: ...d of 10 km h 6 mi h or high er The ABS may not work correctly If any of the above occurs have a Yamaha dealer check the system as soon as possible See page 3 14 for an expla nation of the ABS WARNING EWA16041 If the ABS warning light does not go off after traveling at a speed of 10 km h 6 mi h or higher or if the warning light comes on or flashes while riding the brake system re verts to conventio...

Page 23: ... meter unit is equipped with the following a speedometer a tachometer an odometer two tripmeters which show the distance traveled since they were last set to zero a fuel reserve tripmeter which shows the distance traveled since the left segment of the fuel meter started flashing a clock a fuel meter a coolant temperature display a self diagnosis device TIP Be sure to turn the key to ON be fore usi...

Page 24: ...r position To set the clock 1 Turn the key to ON 2 Push the SELECT button and RESET button together for at least two seconds 3 When the hour digits start flash ing push the RESET button to set the hours 4 Push the SELECT button and the minute digits will start flashing 5 Push the RESET button to set the minutes 6 Push the SELECT button and then release it to start the clock Odometer and tripmeter ...

Page 25: ...r The fuel meter indicates the amount of fuel in the fuel tank The display seg ments of the fuel meter disappear to wards E Empty as the fuel level decreases When the last segment on the left starts flashing refuel as soon as possible TIP This fuel meter is equipped with a self diagnosis system If a problem is de tected in the electrical circuit the fol lowing cycle is repeated until the malfuncti...

Page 26: ...terference If this error code appears try the following 1 Use the code re registering key to start the engine TIP Make sure there are no other immobi lizer keys close to the main switch and do not keep more than one immobilizer key on the same key ring Immobilizer system keys may cause signal interfer ence which may prevent the engine from starting 2 If the engine starts turn it off and try starti...

Page 27: ...tch to sound the horn EAU12661 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 EAU12713 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 EAU44712 The engine trou...

Page 28: ...Clutch lever The clutch lever is located at the left handlebar grip To disengage the clutch pull the lever toward the han dlebar grip To engage the clutch re lease 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 23 EAU12872 Shift pedal The ...

Page 29: ...ual electronic con trol system which acts on the front and rear brakes independently Operate the brakes with ABS as you would conventional brakes If the ABS is activated a pulsating sensation may be felt at the brake lever or brake ped al In this situation continue to apply the brakes and let the ABS work do not pump the brakes as this will re duce braking effectiveness WARNING EWA16051 Always kee...

Page 30: ...nsult your Yamaha dealer NOTICE ECA16121 Keep 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 re sulting in improper performance of the ABS system EAU13075 Fuel tank cap To open the fuel tank cap Open the fuel tank cap lock cover in sert the key into the lo...

Page 31: ...ition 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 N...

Page 32: ...t con taining methanol Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if the ethanol con tent does not exceed 10 E10 Gas ohol containing methanol is not recommended by Yamaha because it can cause damage to the fuel system or vehicle performance problems EAU55512 Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose Before operating the motorcycle Check each hose connection Check each hose for cracks or damage and rep...

Page 33: ...ust sys tem has cooled down before doing any maintenance work Do not allow the engine to idle more than a few minutes Long idling can cause a build up of heat NOTICE ECA10702 Use only unleaded gasoline The use of leaded gasoline will cause unre pairable damage to the catalytic converter EAU32981 Seat To remove the seat 1 Insert the key into the seat lock and then turn it counterclockwise 2 While h...

Page 34: ...e helmet strap as shown and then hook the cable loops over the helmet hold er 3 Place the helmet on the right side of the vehicle and then install the seat WARNING Never ride with a helmet attached to the helmet holder since the helmet may hit objects causing loss of control and possibly an accident EWA10162 To release the helmet from the hel met holder Remove the seat remove the helmet holding ca...

Page 35: ...e be careful not to let any water enter the storage compartment WARNING EWA10962 Do not exceed the load limit of 3 kg 7 lb for the storage com partment Do not exceed the maximum load of XJ6F 185 kg 408 lb XJ6FA 180 kg 397 lb for the ve hicle EAU46833 Handlebar position The handlebar can be adjusted to one of two positions to suit the rider s pref erence Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the position of ...

Page 36: ...oad and thereby harden the suspension turn the adjusting ring in direction a To decrease the spring preload and there by soften the suspension turn the ad justing ring in direction b Align the appropriate notch in the adjusting ring with the position in dicator on the shock absorber Use the special wrench and ex tension bar included in the own er s tool kit to make the adjustment WARNING EWA10222 ...

Page 37: ...hile holding the vehicle upright TIP The built in sidestand switch is part of the ignition circuit cut off system which cuts the ignition in certain situa tions See the following section for an explanation of the ignition circuit cut off system WARNING EWA10242 The vehicle must not be ridden with the sidestand down or if the side stand cannot be properly moved up or does not stay up otherwise the ...

Page 38: ...sion is in gear and the sidestand is up but the clutch le ver is not pulled It prevents starting when the transmission is in gear and the clutch lever is pulled but the side stand is still down It cuts the running engine when the transmission is in gear and the sidestand is moved down Periodically check the operation of the ignition circuit cut off system accord ing to the following procedure U1CW...

Page 39: ...lutch 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 wo...

Page 40: ...ints ITEM CHECKS PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage Check fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose for obstructions cracks or damage and check hose connections 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 necessar...

Page 41: ...p free play and lubricate ca ble and grip housing 6 20 6 30 Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 6 30 Drive chain Check chain slack Adjust if necessary Check chain condition Lubricate if necessary 6 28 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 tha...

Page 42: ...ightened 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 U1CWE4E0 book Page 3 Wednesday August 6 2014 2 59 PM ...

Page 43: ...ically if left idling for 20 minutes In this case the display will indicate error code 70 but this is not a malfunction Push the start switch to clear the error code and to restart the en gine EAU51792 Starting the engine In order for the ignition circuit cut off system to enable starting one of the following conditions must be met The transmission is in the neutral position The transmission is in...

Page 44: ...t 3 Start the engine by pushing the start switch If the engine fails to start release the start switch wait a few sec onds and then try again Each starting attempt should be as short as possible to preserve the battery Do not crank the engine more than 10 seconds on any one attempt NOTICE ECA11043 For maximum engine life never ac celerate hard when the engine is cold EAU16673 Shifting Shifting gea...

Page 45: ... no load on the en gine Turn the engine off instead of let ting it idle for an extended length of time e g in traffic jams at traf fic lights or at railroad crossings EAU16842 Engine break in There is never a more important period in the life of your engine than the period between 0 and 1600 km 1000 mi For this reason you should read the fol lowing material carefully Since the engine is brand new ...

Page 46: ...e EAU17214 Parking When parking stop the engine and then remove the key from the main switch WARNING EWA10312 Since the engine and 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 o...

Page 47: ...erforming 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 3 for more in formation about carbon monox ide WARNING EWA15461 Brake discs calipers dru...

Page 48: ...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 U1CWE4E0 book Page 2 Wednesday August...

Page 49: ... 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 50: ...fluid leakage Replace 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 Check for correct routing and clamping Replace Every 4 years 6 Brake fluid Replace Every 2 years 7 Wheels Check runout and for damage 8 Tires Check tread depth and for dam age Replac...

Page 51: ...se Every 20000 km 12000 mi 13 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened 14 Brake lever pivot shaft Lubricate with silicone grease 15 Brake pedal pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 16 Clutch lever pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 17 Shift pedal pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 18 Sidestand center stand...

Page 52: ...e for coolant leakage Change coolant Every 3 years 25 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 26 Moving parts and cables Lubricate 27 Throttle grip Check operation Check throttle grip free play and adjust if necessary Lubricate cable and grip housing 28 Lights signals and switches Check operation Adjust headlight beam NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING ANNUAL CHECK 1000 km 600...

Page 53: ... filter element needs to be replaced more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas Hydraulic brake service Regularly check 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 U1CWE4E0 book Page 7 Wednesday ...

Page 54: ... cowling or panel needs to be re moved and installed EAU55870 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 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 U1CWE4...

Page 55: ...nal 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 EAU56060 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 lead...

Page 56: ...anel 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 re move 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 U1CWE4E0 book Page 10 Wednesday August 6 2014 2 59 PM ...

Page 57: ...ally and all spark plugs installed in the engine should have the same color If any spark plug shows a dis tinctly different color the engine could be operating improperly Do not at tempt to diagnose such problems yourself Instead have a Yamaha deal er check the vehicle If a spark plug shows signs of elec trode erosion and excessive carbon or other deposits it should be replaced Before installing a...

Page 58: ...l 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 between...

Page 59: ...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 60: ...le for several minutes while checking it for oil leakage If oil is leaking immediately 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 ECA10402 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 deal...

Page 61: ...ark remove cowling C See page 6 8 5 Remove the coolant reservoir breather hose from the guide and then remove the coolant reservoir cap WARNING Remove only the coolant reservoir cap Never attempt to remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot EWA15162 6 Add coolant to the maximum level mark and then install the coolant reservoir cap NOTICE If coolant is not available use distilled wa ter or sof...

Page 62: ...lant 4 Remove the radiator cap WARNING Never attempt to re move the radiator cap when the engine is hot EWA10382 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 the maximum level mark 0 25 L 0 26 US qt 0 22 Imp qt 1 Coolant reserv...

Page 63: ...iator If necessary add sufficient coolant until it reaches the top of the radi ator 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 breather hose through the guide as shown 19 Start the engine and then check the vehicle for coola...

Page 64: ...E Make 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 ECA10482 7 Install the air filter case cover by installing the screws 8 Place the fuel tank in its original position Make sure that the fuel hoses are properly connected an...

Page 65: ...on chart 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...

Page 66: ...y contact between the vehicle and the road Safety in all con ditions of riding depends on a relatively small area of road contact Therefore it is essential to maintain the tires in good condition at all times and replace them at the appropriate time with the speci fied tires Tire air pressure The tire air pressure should be checked and if necessary adjusted before each ride WARNING EWA10504 Operat...

Page 67: ... riding stability and can lead to loss of control 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 col...

Page 68: ...below have been approved for this model by Yamaha WARNING EWA10601 This motorcycle is fitted with super high speed tires Note the following 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 rel atively poor grip on certain road surfaces until they have b...

Page 69: ...play should mea sure 10 0 15 0 mm 0 39 0 59 in as shown Periodically check the clutch lever 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 obtaine...

Page 70: ... A soft or spongy 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 2 Clutch lever free play adjusting nut 1 2 a b 1 No brake le...

Page 71: ...e brake light which is activated by the brake pedal and brake lever should come on just before braking takes effect If necessary have a Yamaha dealer adjust the brake light switches EAU22393 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 EAU22421 Front brake pads Each front ...

Page 72: ... pads as a set EAU43113 Checking the brake fluid level Before riding check that the brake fluid is above the minimum level mark Check the brake fluid level with the top of the reservoir level Replenish the brake fluid if necessary Front brake Rear brake TIP The rear brake fluid reservoir is located behind panel A See page 6 8 WARNING EWA16011 Improper maintenance can result in loss of braking abil...

Page 73: ... Always clean up spilled fluid immediately As the brake pads wear it is normal for the brake fluid level to gradually go down A low brake fluid level may indi cate worn brake pads and or brake system leakage therefore be sure to check the brake pads for wear and the brake system for leakage If the brake fluid level goes down suddenly have a Yamaha dealer check the cause before further riding EAU22...

Page 74: ...ce the motorcycle on the cen terstand 4 To tighten the drive chain turn the drive chain slack adjusting nut at each end of the swingarm in direc tion a To loosen the drive chain turn the adjusting nut at each end of the swingarm in direction b and then push the rear wheel for ward NOTICE Improper drive chain slack will overload the en gine as well as other vital parts of the motorcycle and can lea...

Page 75: ...ice the drive chain as follows NOTICE ECA10584 The drive chain must be lubricated after washing the motorcycle riding in the rain or riding in wet areas 1 Clean the drive chain with kero sene and a small soft brush NOTICE To prevent damaging the O rings do not clean the drive chain with steam cleaners high pressure washers or inap propriate solvents ECA11122 2 Wipe the drive chain dry 3 Thoroughly...

Page 76: ...maged cables as soon as possible to prevent unsafe condi tions EWA10712 EAU49921 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable The operation of the throttle grip should be checked before each ride In addition the cable should be lubricat ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart EAU44275 Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals The operati...

Page 77: ...ake and clutch levers should be checked before each ride and the lever pivots should be lu bricated if necessary Brake lever Clutch lever Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease Recommended lubricants Brake lever Silicone grease Clutch lever Lithium soap based grease U1CWE4E0 book Page 31 Wednesday August 6 2014 2 59 PM ...

Page 78: ... 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 control EAUM1653 Lubricating the swingarm piv ots The swingarm pivots must be lubricat ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart Recommended lubrican...

Page 79: ...several times to check if the front fork compresses and re bounds smoothly NOTICE ECA10591 If any damage is found or the front fork does not operate smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or re pair it EAU45512 Checking the steering Worn or loose steering bearings may cause danger Therefore the operation of the steering must be checked as fol lows at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenanc...

Page 80: ... sul furic acid which causes severe burns Avoid any contact with skin eyes or clothing and al ways shield your eyes when working near batteries In case of contact administer the fol lowing FIRST AID EXTERNAL Flush with plenty of water INTERNAL Drink large quan tities of water or milk and im mediately call a physician EYES Flush with water for 15 minutes and seek prompt medical attention Batteries ...

Page 81: ...e stored for more than two months check it at least once a month and fully charge it if necessary 3 Fully charge the battery before in stallation NOTICE When install ing the battery be sure the key is turned to OFF then connect the positive lead before con necting the negative lead ECA16841 4 After installation make sure that the battery leads are properly con nected to the battery terminals NOTIC...

Page 82: ...on fuse 5 Signaling system fuse 6 Backup fuse for clock and immobilizer sys tem 7 Fuel injection system fuse 8 Radiator fan motor fuse 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 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 im...

Page 83: ...part of the headlight bulb to keep it free from oil otherwise 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 o...

Page 84: ...lder 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 light bulb If the auxiliary light does not come on have a Yamaha dealer check the elec trical circuit or replace the bulb 1 Do not touch the glass part of the bulb 1 Headlight bulb cover 2 Headlight coupler 1 2 1 Headlight bulb...

Page 85: ...new bulb into the socket 5 Install the socket together with the bulb by turning it clockwise 6 Install the seat EAU24205 Replacing a turn signal light bulb 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 1 Tail brake light bulb socket 1 1 Tail brake light bulb 2 Tail brake light bulb socket 2 1 1 Turn signal li...

Page 86: ...e 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 1 Turn signal light bulb 1 1 License plate light unit 2 Screw 2 1...

Page 87: ...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 ECA11052 4 Pull the wheel axle out and then remove the wheel To install the front wheel 1 Lift the wheel up between the fork legs 2 Insert the wheel axle 3 Install the brake calipers by install ing the bolts TIP Make sure that there is eno...

Page 88: ...he wheel EAU56671 To remove the rear wheel WARNING EWA10822 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 nut 5 Push the wheel forward and then remove the drive chain from the rear sprocket T...

Page 89: ...xle from the right hand side TIP Make sure that the slot in the brake caliper bracket is fit over the retainer on the swingarm Make sure that there is enough space between the brake pads before installing the wheel 2 Install the drive chain onto the rear sprocket 3 Install the axle nut 4 Adjust the drive chain slack See page 6 28 5 Take the motorcycle off the cen terstand so that the rear wheel is...

Page 90: ...uire 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 inferior have a shorter service life and can lead to expensive repair bills WARNING EWA15142 When checking the fuel system do not smoke and ma...

Page 91: ...ave a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Operate the electric starter 4 Compression There is compression There is no compression The engine does not start Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Check the compression Operate the electric starter 2 Battery The engine turns over quickly The engine turns over slowly The engine does not star...

Page 92: ...d 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 cool ant 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 93: ...tlet with a plastic bag after the engine has cooled down 2 Make sure that all caps and cov ers as well as all electrical cou plers 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 Alway...

Page 94: ...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 corrosive in combination with water carry out the fol...

Page 95: ...le dry completely before storing or covering it WARNING EWA11132 Contaminants on the brakes or tires can cause loss of control Make sure that there is no oil or wax on the brakes or tires If necessary clean the brake discs and brake linings with a regular brake disc cleaner or acetone and wash the tires with warm water and a mild deter gent Before riding at higher speeds test the motorcycle s brak...

Page 96: ...spark plugs and then place the spark plugs on the 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 age or injury from sparking make sure to ground the spark plug electrodes while turning the engine over EWA10952 e Remove the spark p...

Page 97: ...MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7 5 7 TIP Make any necessary repairs before storing the motorcycle U1CWE4E0 book Page 5 Wednesday August 6 2014 2 59 PM ...

Page 98: ...er cartridge replacement 2 80 L 2 96 US qt 2 46 Imp qt Coolant quantity Coolant reservoir up to the maximum level mark 0 25 L 0 26 US qt 0 22 Imp qt Radiator 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 Gasohol E10 acceptable Fuel tank capacity 17 0 L 4 49 US gal 3 74 Imp gal Fuel reserve a...

Page 99: ... rider passenger cargo and accessories Tire air pressure measured on cold tires Loading condition 0 90 kg 0 198 lb Front 225 kPa 2 25 kgf cm 33 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 F...

Page 100: ... Auxiliary light 12 V 5 0 W 1 License plate light 12 V 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 XJ6FA LED Immobilizer system indicator light LED Fuses Main fuse 30 0 A Headlight fuse 20 0 A Taillight fuse 10...

Page 101: ...AL NUMBER MODEL LABEL INFORMATION EAU26401 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification 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 EAU26442 Engine serial number The engine serial num...

Page 102: ...is affixed to the frame under the seat See page 3 18 Re cord the information on this label in the space provided This information will be needed when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer U1CWE4E0 book Page 2 Wednesday August 6 2014 2 59 PM ...

Page 103: ... 3 16 Fuel consumption tips for reducing 5 3 Fuel tank breather hose and 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 23 Immobilizer system 3 1 Immo...

Page 104: ... 44 Troubleshooting charts 6 45 Turn 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 34 Wheel front for non ABS models 6 41 Wheel rear for non ABS models 6 42 Wheels 6 23 U1CWE4E0 book Page 2 Wednesday August 6 2014 2 59 PM ...

Page 105: ...U1CWE4E0 book Page 3 Wednesday August 6 2014 2 59 PM ...

Page 106: ...PRINTED IN JAPAN 2014 09 0 3 1 CR E DIC183 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER Original instructions ...

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