lock YAMAHA XJ900S 2002 Owners Manual

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2-DESCRIPTION Left view1. Headlight (page 6-31)
2. Helmet holder (page 3-12)
3. Seat lock (page 3-11)
4. Grab bar5. Luggage strap holders (page 3-15)
6. Final gear case (page 6-11)
7. Shock absorber assembly spring
preload adjusting ring (page 3-14)
8. Shift pedal (page 3-8)
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DESCRIPTION
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Controls and instruments1. Clutch lever (page 3-7)
2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-6)
3. Starter (choke) lever (page 3-11)
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
Fuel gauge ........................................................... 3-5
Clock .................................................................... 3-5
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .................................... 3-5
Handlebar switches ............................................. 3-6
Clutch lever .......................................................... 3-7
Shift pedal ............................................................ 3-8
Brake lever .......................................................... 3-8
Brake pedal .......................................................... 3-8Fuel tank cap ...................................................... 3-9
Fuel ..................................................................... 3-9
Fuel tank breather hose (for Germany only) ..... 3-11
Starter (choke) lever .......................................... 3-11
Seat ................................................................... 3-11
Helmet holder .................................................... 3-12
Storage compartment ....................................... 3-13
Adjusting the front fork ...................................... 3-13
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ............ 3-14
Luggage strap holders ...................................... 3-15
Sidestand .......................................................... 3-15
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............................. 3-16
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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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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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(Parking)
The steering is locked, the taillight and
auxiliary light are on, and the hazard
light can be turned 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 “”
and “”
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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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. Push or hold the hour setting but-
ton “H” to change the hours.
2. Push or hold the minute setting
button “M” to change the minutes.NOTE:_ To set the clock after the power source
has been cut, first set the time to
1:00 AM, and then set the clock to the
correct time. _
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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.
1. Fuel gauge
1. Digital clock
2. Minute setting button “M”
3. Hour setting button “H”
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Fuel tank cap To open the fuel tank cap
Open the fuel tank cap lock cover, in-
sert the key into the lock, and then turn
it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will be re-
leased and the fuel tank cap can be
opened.
To close the fuel tank cap
1. Push the fuel tank cap into posi-
tion with the key inserted in the
lock. 2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, remove it,
and then close the lock cover.
NOTE:@ The fuel tank cap cannot be closed un-
less the key is in the lock. In addition,
the key cannot be removed if the cap is
not properly closed and locked. @
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WARNING
@ Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly closed before riding. @
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Fuel Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in
the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom
of the filler tube as shown.
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WARNING
_

Do not overfill the fuel tank, oth-
erwise it may overflow when the
fuel warms up and expands.


Avoid spilling fuel on the hot
engine.
_
1. Fuel tank cap lock cover
2. Unlock.
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Fuel level
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Fuel tank breather hose
(for Germany only) Before operating the motorcycle:

Check the fuel tank breather hose
connection.


Check the fuel tank breather hose
for cracks or damage, and replace
it if damaged.


Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank breather hose is not blocked
and clean it if necessary.
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Starter (choke) lever “” Starting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture, which is supplied by
the starter (choke).
Move the lever in direction
a to turn on
the starter (choke).
Move the lever in direction
b to turn off
the starter (choke).
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Seat To remove the seat
Insert the key into the seat lock, turn it
counterclockwise, and then pull the
seat off.
1. Fuel tank breather hose
1. Starter (choke) lever “”
1. Seat lock
2. Unlock.
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To install the seat
Insert the projections on the front of the
seat into the seat holder, push the rear
of the seat down to lock it in place, and
then remove the key.
NOTE:@ Make sure that the seat is properly se-
cured before riding. @
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Helmet holder The helmet holder is located under the
seat.
To secure a helmet to the helmet
holder
1. Remove the seat. (See page 3-11
for removal and installation proce-
dures.)
2. Attach the helmet to the helmet
holder, and then securely install
the seat.
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WARNING
@ Never ride with a helmet attached to
the helmet holder, since the helmet
may hit objects, causing loss of
control and possibly an accident. @To release the helmet from the
helmet holder
Remove the seat, remove the helmet
from the helmet holder, and then install
the seat.
1. Projection (× 2)
2. Seat holder
1. Helmet holder
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Storage compartment This storage compartment is designed
to hold an optional genuine Yamaha U-
LOCK. (Other locks may not fit.) When
placing a U-LOCK in the storage com-
partment, securely fasten it with the
straps. When the U-LOCK is not in the
storage compartment, be sure to se-
cure the straps to prevent losing them.
When storing the owner’s manual or
other documents in the storage com-
partment, be sure to wrap them in a
plastic bag so that they will not get wet.
When washing the motorcycle, be
careful not to let any water enter the
storage compartment.
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Adjusting the front fork This front fork is equipped with spring
preload adjusting bolts.
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WARNING
_ Always adjust both fork legs equal-
ly, otherwise poor handling and loss
of stability may result. _Adjust the spring preload as follows.
To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn
the adjusting bolt on each fork leg in di-
rection
a. To decrease the spring pre-
load and thereby soften the
suspension, turn the adjusting bolt on
each fork leg in direction
b.
NOTE:_ Align the appropriate groove on the ad-
justing mechanism with the top of the
front fork cap bolt. _CI-10E
1. U-LOCK
2. Strap (× 2)
1. Spring preload adjusting bolt
1. Current setting
2. Front fork cap bolt
Setting
Minimum (soft) 7
Standard 4
Maximum (hard) 1
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