rear view mirror YAMAHA XJ6F 2016 Owners Manual

Table of contents
Safety information ............................1-1
Description ........................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view........................................2-2
Controls and instruments ................2-3
Instrument an d 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 .................3-6
Handlebar switches.......................3-10
Clutch lever ...................................3-12
Shift pedal .....................................3-12
Brake lever ....................................3-13
Brake pedal ...................................3-13
ABS (for ABS models) ...................3-14
Fuel tank cap.................................3-15
Fuel................................................3-15
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose.............................3-17
Catalytic converter ........................3-17
Seat ...............................................3-18
Helmet holder ................................3-19
Storage compartment ...................3-20
Handlebar position .......................3-20
Rear view mirrors ..........................3-21
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly....................................3-21
Sidestand ......................................3-22
Ignition circuit cut-off system........3-23
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ...............................................4-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points .................................................5-1
Starting the engine ..........................5-2
Shifting ............................................5-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................5-4
Engine break-in ...............................5-4
Parking ............................................5-5 Perio
dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 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 ................................... 6-7
Checking the spark plugs ............. 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-11
Coolant ......................................... 6-14
Replacing the air filter element ..... 6-17
Adjusting the engine idling speed......................................... 6-19
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................................ 6-19
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 ........................... 6-28
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... 6-32
Checking the front fork ................. 6-33
Checking the steering ................... 6-33
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-34
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Instrument and control functions
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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
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Be sure to fol d the rear view mirrors
b ack to their ori ginal position before
ri din g.
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A djustin g the shock a bsor ber
assem bly
This shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
ing ring.
NOTICE
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To avoi d d amag ing the mechanism,
d o not attempt to turn b eyond the
maximum or minimum settin gs.
Adjust the spring preload as follows.
To increase the spring preload 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.
1. Riding position
2. Parking position
121
2
1. Extension bar
2. Special wrench
3. Spring preload adjusting ring
4. Position indicator
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1 2
3(a)
(b)
4
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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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