YAMAHA XJ900S 2001 User Guide

DESCRIPTION
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Left view ............................................................................................. 2-1
Right view ........................................................................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ................................................................... 2-3
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2-DESCRIPTION Left view1. Headlight (page 6-30)
2. Helmet holder (page 3-11)
3. Seat lock (page 3-11)
4. Luggage strap holders5. Final gear case (page 6-11)
6. Rear shock absorber spring
preload adjusting ring (page 3-14)
7. Shift pedal (page 3-8)
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DESCRIPTION
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Right view8. Tail/brake light
9. Fuse boxes (page 6-29)
10. Seat (page 3-11)
11. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1)
12. Air filter element (page 6-13)13. Front fork spring preload
adjusting bolt (page 3-13)
14. Engine oil level check window (page 6-8)
15. Brake pedal (page 3-8)
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Controls and instruments1. Clutch lever (page 3-7)
2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-6)
3. Starter (choke) lever (page 3-10)
4. Speedometer unit (page 3-3)
5. Tachometer (page 3-4)
6. Fuel gauge (page 3-5)7. Clock (page 3-5)
8. Right handlebar switches (page 3-7)
9. Brake lever (page 3-8)
10. Throttle grip (page 6-16)
11. Main switch/steering lock (page 3-1)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Main switch/steering lock ..................................... 3-1
Indicator and warning lights ................................ 3-2
Speedometer unit ................................................ 3-3
Tachometer .......................................................... 3-4
Self-diagnosis device ........................................... 3-4
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .................................... 3-5
Fuel gauge ........................................................... 3-5
Clock .................................................................... 3-5
Handlebar switches ............................................. 3-6
Clutch lever .......................................................... 3-7
Shift pedal ............................................................ 3-8
Brake lever .......................................................... 3-8Brake pedal ......................................................... 3-8
Fuel tank cap ...................................................... 3-9
Fuel ..................................................................... 3-9
Fuel tank breather hose (for Germany only) ..... 3-10
Starter (choke) lever .......................................... 3-10
Seat ................................................................... 3-11
Helmet holder .................................................... 3-11
Storage compartment ....................................... 3-12
Adjusting the front fork ...................................... 3-13
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ............ 3-13
Sidestand .......................................................... 3-15
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............................. 3-15
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3-INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switch/steering lock The main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering. The various
positions are described below.
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ON
All electrical systems are supplied with
power, and the engine can be started.
The key cannot be removed.
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OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
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LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
To lock the steering1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. Push the key in from the “OFF” po-
sition, and then turn it to “LOCK”
while still pushing it.
3. Remove the key.
To unlock the steeringPush the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.
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WARNING
@ Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the motorcycle is
moving, otherwise the electrical
systems will be switched off, which
may result in loss of control or an
accident. Make sure that the motor-
cycle is stopped before turning the
key to “OFF” or “LOCK”. @1. Push.
2. Turn.
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(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the taillight
and auxiliary light are 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 “ ”.
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CAUTION:@ Do not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-
wise the battery may discharge. @
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Indicator and warning lights
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Turn signal indicator lights
“” / “”
The corresponding indicator light flash-
es when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
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Fuel level warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
fuel level drops below approximately
5 L. When this occurs, refuel as soon
as possible.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked according to the fol-
lowing procedure.
1. Set the engine stop switch to “ ”
and turn the key to “ON”.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position or pull the clutch lever.
3. Push the start switch. If the warn-
ing light does not come on, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electri-
cal circuit.
1. Left turn signal indicator light “ ”
2. Fuel level warning light “ ”
3. Neutral indicator light “ ”
4. High beam indicator light “ ”
5. Oil level warning light “ ”
6. Right turn signal indicator light “ ”
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Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
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High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
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Oil level warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
engine oil level is low.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked according to the fol-
lowing procedure.
1. Set the engine stop switch to “ ”
and turn the key to “ON”.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position or pull the clutch lever.
3. Push the start switch. If the warn-
ing light does not come on while
pushing the start switch, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electri-
cal circuit.NOTE:@ Even if the oil level is sufficient, the
warning light may flicker when riding on
a slope or during sudden acceleration
or deceleration, but this is not a mal-
function. @
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Speedometer unit The speedometer unit is equipped with
a speedometer, an odometer and a
tripmeter. The speedometer shows
riding speed. The odometer shows the
total distance traveled. The tripmeter
shows the distance traveled since it
was last set to zero with the reset but-
ton. The tripmeter can be used to esti-
mate the distance that can be traveled
with a full tank of fuel. This information
will enable you to plan future fuel stops.
1. Left turn signal indicator light “ ”
2. Fuel level warning light “ ”
3. Neutral indicator light “ ”
4. High beam indicator light “ ”
5. Oil level warning light “ ”
6. Right turn signal indicator light “ ”
1. Tripmeter
2. Odometer
3. Tripmeter reset button
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Tachometer The electric tachometer allows the rider
to monitor the engine speed and keep it
within the ideal power range.
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CAUTION:@ Do not operate the engine in the ta-
chometer red zone.
Red zone: 9,500 r/min and above @
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Self-diagnosis device This model is equipped with a self-di-
agnosis device for the following electri-
cal circuits:l
throttle position sensor
l
ignition system
If any of those circuits are defective,
the tachometer will repeatedly display
the following error code:
CB-17EUse the table below to identify the
faulty electrical circuit.CB-18E
If the tachometer displays such an er-
ror code, note the circuit-specific num-
ber of r/min, and then have a Yamaha
dealer check the motorcycle.
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CAUTION:@ When the tachometer displays an
error code, the motorcycle should
be checked as soon as possible in
order to avoid engine damage. @
1. Tachometer
2. Red zone
Specific r/min
Faulty electrical circuit
10,000 r/min
Throttle position sensor
9,000 r/min
Ignition system
0 r/min for
3 seconds
Circuit-specific
number of r/min
for 3 seconds
(See the table
below.)
Current
engine
speed for
3 seconds
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Anti-theft alarm (optional) This motorcycle can be equipped with
an optional anti-theft alarm by a
Yamaha dealer. Contact a Yamaha
dealer for more information.
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Fuel gauge The fuel gauge indicates the amount of
fuel in the fuel tank. The needle moves
towards “E” (Empty) as the fuel level
decreases. When the needle reaches
“E”, approximately 5 L of fuel remain in
the fuel tank. If this occurs, refuel as
soon as possible.NOTE:@ Do not allow the fuel tank to empty it-
self completely. @
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Clock The digital clock shows the time re-
gardless of the main switch position.
To set the clock:
1. Turn the key to “ON”.
2. Push or hold the hour setting but-
ton “H” to change the hours.
3. Push or hold the minute setting
button “M” to change the minutes.NOTE:@ To set the clock after the battery has
been disconnected, first set the time to
1:00 AM, and then set the clock to the
correct time. @
1. Fuel gauge
1. Digital clock
2. Minute setting button “M”
3. Hour setting button “H”
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