ignition YAMAHA XJ6F 2016 User Guide

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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Trou bleshootin g charts
Startin g pro blems or poor en gine performance
1. FuelThere is enough fuel.
There is no fuel.
Check the battery.
Supply fuel.
The engine turns over
quickly.
The engine turns over
slowly.
The engine does not
start.
Check the battery.
Wipe off with a dry
cloth and correct the
spark plug gaps, or
replace the spark
plugs.
Check the battery
lead connections, and
have a Yamaha dealer
charge the battery if
necessary.
2. BatteryThe battery is good.
The engine does not
start.
Check the ignition.
3. IgnitionWetOperate the electric
starter.
Dry
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.Have a Yamaha
dealer check the
vehicle.
Remove the spark
plugs and check
the electrodes.
Operate the electric
starter.
Operate the electric
starter.
Check the fuel level
in the fuel tank.
4. Compression
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Specifications
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2nd:1.947 (37/19)
3rd: 1.556 (28/18)
4th:
1.333 (32/24)
5th: 1.190 (25/21)
6th: 1.083 (26/24)
Chassis:
Frame type:Diamond
Caster angle: 26.0 °
Trail: 103 mm (4.1 in)
Front tire:
Type:Tubeless
Size: 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/BT021
Manufacturer/model: DUNLOP/ROADSMART
Rear tire:
Type:
Tubeless
Size: 160/60 ZR17M/C (69W)
Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/BT021
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/ROADSMART
Loa din g:
Maximum load:
180 kg (397 lb) (XJ6FA)
185 kg (408 lb) (XJ6F)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories)
Tire air pressure (measure d on col d
tires):
Up to 90 kg (198 lb) load:
Front: 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi)
Rear: 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi) 90 kg (198 lb) load - maximum load:
Front:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear: 290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
Front wheel:
Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size: 17M/C x MT3.50
Rear wheel:
Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
17M/C x MT4.50
Front brake:
Type:
Hydraulic dual disc brake
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4
Rear brake:
Type:
Hydraulic single disc brake
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4
Front suspension:
Type:Telescopic fork
Spring:
Coil spring
Shock absorber: Hydraulic damper
Wheel travel: 130 mm (5.1 in)
Rear suspension:
Type:Swingarm
Spring: Coil spring
Shock absorber:
Gas-hydraulic damper
Wheel travel: 130 mm (5.1 in)
Electrical system:
System voltage:
12 V
Ignition system: TCI
Charging system: AC magneto
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Specifications
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Battery:
Model:GT12B-4
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 10.0 Ah (10 HR)
Hea dlig ht:
Bulb type:
Halogen bulb
Bul b watta ge × quantity:
Headlight:
H4, 60.0 W/55.0 W x 1
Brake/tail light: 21.0 W/5.0 W × 1
Front turn signal light:
10.0 W × 2
Rear turn signal light:
10.0 W × 2
Auxiliary light: 5.0 W × 1
License plate light: 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: LED (XJ6FA)
Immobilizer system indicator light: LED
Fuse(s):
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 motor fuse:
20.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 10.0 A
ABS control unit fuse:
7.5 A (XJ6FA)
ABS motor fuse: 30.0 A (XJ6FA)
ABS solenoid fuse: 20.0 A (XJ6FA)
Backup fuse:
7.5 A
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Index
A
ABS (for ABS models) .......................... 3-14
ABS warning light (for ABS models)....... 3-5
Air filter element, replacing................... 6-17
Auxiliary light bulb ................................ 6-38
B
Battery .................................................. 6-34
Brake and clutch levers, checking
and lubricating ................................... 6-31
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating ................................... 6-31
Brake fluid, changing ........................... 6-27
Brake fluid level, checking ................... 6-26
Brake lever ........................................... 3-13
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-24
Brake light switches ............................. 6-25
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-13
Brake/tail light bulb, replacing ............. 6-39
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-30
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ............................... 3-17
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and lubricating ................................... 6-32
Clutch lever .......................................... 3-12
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-23
Coolant ................................................. 6-14
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 3-4
Cowlings and panels, removing and installing ............................................... 6-7
D
Dimmer switch ..................................... 3-10
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 6-29
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-28
E
Engine break-in ...................................... 5-4
Engine idling speed .............................. 6-19
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-11
Engine serial number.............................. 9-1
Engine stop switch ............................... 3-11
Engine trouble warning light................... 3-5
F
Front and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-25
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-33
Fuel....................................................... 3-15
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-4
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose ................................................... 3-17
Fuel tank cap........................................ 3-15
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-36
H
Handlebar position, adjusting ............... 3-20
Handlebar switches .............................. 3-10
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-11
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-37
Helmet holder ....................................... 3-19
High beam indicator light........................ 3-4
Horn switch........................................... 3-11
I
Identification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 3-23
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light .......... 3-6
Indicator lights and warning lights .......... 3-4
L
License plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-40
M
Main switch/steering lock ....................... 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system .................................................. 6-3
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 3-6
N
Neutral indicator light.............................. 3-4
O
Oil level warning light .............................. 3-4
P
Parking .................................................... 5-5
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch........................................... 3-10
R
Rear view mirrors .................................. 3-21
S
Safety information................................... 1-1
Seat....................................................... 3-18
Shifting .................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal............................................. 3-12
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ... 3-21
Sidestand .............................................. 3-22
Spark plugs, checking .......................... 6-10
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-2
Start switch ........................................... 3-11
Steering, checking ................................ 6-33
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment ........................... 3-20
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 6-32
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