mirror controls YAMAHA XJ6-S 2012 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments.................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS .......................................3-1
Immobilizer system .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-2
Indicator lights and warning lights ..............................3-4
Multi-function meter unit .................3-8
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .............3-11
Handlebar switches ......................3-12
Clutch lever ...................................3-13
Shift pedal .....................................3-14
Brake lever ...................................3-14
Brake pedal ..................................3-14
ABS ..............................................3-15
Fuel tank cap ................................3-16
Fuel ...............................................3-16
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose ............................3-17
Catalytic converter ........................3-18
Seat ..............................................3-18
Rear view mirrors .........................3-19
Sidecases .....................................3-20
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-21 Carrier .......................................... 3-22
Sidestand ..................................... 3-22
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-23
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ................................. 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC 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 ............. 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-11
Coolant ......................................... 6-14
Replacing the air filter element ..... 6-18
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-19 Checking the throttle grip free
play ........................................... 6-20
Valve clearance ........................... 6-20
Tires ............................................. 6-20
Cast wheels ................................. 6-23
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ........................................... 6-23
Checking the brake lever free
play ........................................... 6-24
Brake light switches ..................... 6-25
Checking the front and rear brake pads .......................................... 6-25
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-26
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-27
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-27
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain ......................................... 6-29
Checking and lubricating the cables ................................. 6-29
Checking and lubricating
the throttle grip and cable ......... 6-30
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals ........ 6-30
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ...... 6-31
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-31
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ........................................ 6-32
Checking the front fork ................. 6-32
Checking the steering .................. 6-33U1PWEAE0.book Page 1 Tuesda y, February 7, 2012 4:21 PM