mirror controls YAMAHA XJ6-S 2014 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
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-11
Clutch lever .................................. 3-13
Shift pedal .................................... 3-13
Brake lever.................................... 3-13
Brake pedal .................................. 3-14
ABS (for ABS models) .................. 3-14
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-15
Fuel ............................................... 3-16
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose ............................ 3-17
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-17
Seat .............................................. 3-18
Helmet holder ............................... 3-19
Storage compartment .................. 3-19
Handlebar position ....................... 3-20
Rear view mirrors.......................... 3-20 Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly.................................... 3-21
Sidestand ...................................... 3-22
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-22
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 .......................................... 6-26
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-26
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-28
Drive chain slack........................... 6-28
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain.......................................... 6-29
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 6-30
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 6-30
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals............... 6-31
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 6-31
Checking and lubricating the centerstand and sidestand........ 6-32
Lubricating the swingarm pivots......................................... 6-33U36CE4E0.book Page 1 Tuesday, July 2, 2013 3:47 PM