fuel consumption YAMAHA XJ900S 2001 Owners Manual

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Starting a cold engine ....................................................................... 5-1
Starting a warm engine ..................................................................... 5-3
Shifting .............................................................................................. 5-3
Recommended shift points (for Switzerland only) ............................. 5-4
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................................... 5-4
Engine break-in ................................................................................. 5-4
Parking .............................................................................................. 5-5
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Recommended shift points
(for Switzerland only) The recommended shift points during
acceleration are shown in the table
below.CF-01ENOTE:@ When shifting down two gears at a
time, reduce the speed accordingly
(e.g., down to 35 km/h when shifting
from 4th to 2nd gear). @
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Tips for reducing fuel
consumption Fuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the following
tips to reduce fuel consumption:l
Thoroughly warm up the engine.
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Turn the starter (choke) off as
soon as possible.
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Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
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Do not rev the engine while shift-
ing down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the engine.
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Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traf-
fic lights or at railroad crossings).
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Engine break-in There is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1,000 km. For this rea-
son, you should read the following ma-
terial carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1,000 km. The various parts in the en-
gine wear and polish themselves to the
correct operating clearances. During
this period, prolonged full-throttle oper-
ation or any condition that might result
in engine overheating must be avoided.
Shift point
(km/h)
1st®2nd
2nd®3rd
3rd®4th
4th®5th23
36
50
60
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10-INDEXAAir filter element, cleaning ...................... 6-13
Anti-theft alarm ........................................3-5BBattery ................................................... 6-27
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ............................................ 6-24
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ............................................ 6-24
Brake fluid, changing ............................. 6-23
Brake fluid level, checking...................... 6-22
Brake lever...............................................3-8
Brake light switch (rear), adjusting ......... 6-21
Brake pads, checking............................. 6-21
Brake pedal..............................................3-8CCables, checking and lubricating............ 6-23
Carburetors, adjusting............................ 6-15
Care.........................................................7-1
Centerstand and sidestand,
checking and lubricating ...................... 6-25
Clock .......................................................3-5
Clutch lever ..............................................3-7
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............. 6-20
Conversion table ......................................8-5
Cowlings, removing and installing ............6-5DDimmer switch .........................................3-6
EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-4
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............... 6-8
Engine stop switch................................... 3-7FFinal gear oil .......................................... 6-11
Front fork, adjusting ............................... 3-13
Front fork, checking ............................... 6-25
Fuel ......................................................... 3-9
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ......... 5-4
Fuel gauge .............................................. 3-5
Fuel level warning light ............................ 3-2
Fuel tank breather hose
(Germany only) ................................... 3-10
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-9
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-29HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-6
Hazard switch .......................................... 3-6
Headlight bulb, replacing ....................... 6-30
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-11
High beam indicator light ......................... 3-3
Horn switch ............................................. 3-6IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Idling speed, adjusting ........................... 6-15
Ignition circuit cut-off system.................. 3-15
Indicator and warning lights ..................... 3-2KKey identification number ........................ 9-1
LLight switch ..............................................3-7MMain switch/steering lock .........................3-1
Model label ..............................................9-2NNeutral indicator light ...............................3-3OOil level warning light ...............................3-3PParking.....................................................5-5
Part locations ...........................................2-1
Pass switch ..............................................3-6
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ......................................................6-2
Pre-operation check list ............................4-1SSafety information ....................................1-1
Seat .......................................................3-11
Self-diagnosis device ...............................3-4
Shifting .....................................................5-3
Shift pedal ................................................3-8
Shift points (for Switzerland only) .............5-4
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ......3-13
Sidestand ...............................................3-15
Spark plugs, checking ..............................6-7
Specifications ...........................................8-1
Speedometer unit.....................................3-3
Starter (choke) lever...............................3-10
Starting a cold engine ..............................5-1
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