suspension YAMAHA YZF600 2000 Owners Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Tool kit................................................................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication ................... 6-2
Cowling and panel removal and installation.......... 6-5
Cowling A and B ................................................... 6-5
Cowling C ............................................................. 6-7
Spark plugs........................................................... 6-7
Engine oil .............................................................. 6-9
Cooling system ................................................... 6-12
Changing the coolant.......................................... 6-13
Air filter ............................................................... 6-15
Air vent hose ....................................................... 6-17
Air intake duct ..................................................... 6-17
Carburetor adjustment ........................................ 6-17
Idle speed adjustment ........................................ 6-18
Throttle cable free play inspection ...................... 6-18
Valve clearance adjustment ................................ 6-19
Tires .................................................................... 6-19
Wheels................................................................ 6-22
Clutch lever free play adjustment........................ 6-23
Rear brake pedal height adjustment ................... 6-23
Brake light switch adjustment ............................. 6-24
Checking the front and rear brake pads.............. 6-25
Inspecting the brake fluid level............................ 6-25
Brake fluid replacement ...................................... 6-26Drive chain slack check...................................... 6-27
Drive chain slack adjustment ............................. 6-27
Drive chain lubrication........................................ 6-28
Cable inspection and lubrication ........................ 6-28
Throttle cable and grip lubrication ...................... 6-28
Brake and shift pedal lubrication ........................ 6-29
Brake and clutch lever lubrication ...................... 6-29
Sidestand lubrication.......................................... 6-29
Rear suspension lubrication............................... 6-30
Front fork inspection ........................................... 6-30
Steering inspection ............................................ 6-31
Wheel bearings .................................................. 6-31
Battery................................................................ 6-32
Fuse replacement .............................................. 6-33
Headlight bulb replacement ............................... 6-33
Tail/brake light bulb replacement ........................ 6-35
Turn signal light bulb replacement...................... 6-35
Front wheel removal ........................................... 6-35
Front wheel installation ...................................... 6-36
Rear wheel removal ........................................... 6-37
Rear wheel installation ....................................... 6-38
Troubleshooting .................................................. 6-39
Troubleshooting chart......................................... 6-40
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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*Wheel bearings• Check bearing for looseness or damage.
• Replace if necessary. ÖÖ
12*Swingarm• Check swingarm pivoting point for play.
• Correct if necessary.
• Lubricate with molybdenum disulfide grease every 24,000 km or
24 months (whichever comes first).ÖÖ
13 Drive chain• Check chain slack.
• Adjust if necessary. Make sure that the rear wheel is properly
aligned.
• Clean and lubricate. Every 1,000 km and after washing the
motorcycle or riding in the rain
14*Steering bearings• Check bearing play and steering for roughness.
• Correct accordingly.
• Lubricate with lithium soap base grease every 24,000 km
or 24 months (whichever comes first).ÖÖ
15*Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
• Tighten if necessary.ÖÖ
16 Sidestand• Check operation.
• Lubricate and repair if necessary.ÖÖ
17*Sidestand switch• Check operation.
• Replace if necessary.ÖÖÖ
18*Front fork• Check operation and for oil leakage.
• Correct accordingly.ÖÖ
19*Rear shock absorber
assembly• Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.
• Replace shock absorber assembly if necessary. ÖÖ
20*Rear suspension relay
arm and connecting arm
pivoting points• Check operation.
• Lubricate with molybdenum disulfide grease every 24,000 km or
24 months (whichever comes first).ÖÖ NO. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSINITIAL
(1,000 km)EVERY
6,000 km
or
6 months
(whichever
comes first)12,000 km
or
12 months
(whichever
comes first)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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EAU00790
Rear suspension lubricationLubricate the pivoting parts.
EAU02939
Front fork inspectionVisual check
EW000115
WA R N I N G
@ Securely support the motorcycle so
there is no danger of it falling over. @Check for scratches or damage on the
inner tube and excessive oil leakage
from the front fork.
Operation check
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
place.
2. Hold the motorcycle in an upright
position and apply the front brake.
3. Push down hard on the handle-
bars several times and check if the
fork rebounds smoothly.
EC000098
CAUTION:@ If any damage or unsmooth move-
ment is found with the front fork,
consult a Yamaha dealer. @
Recommended lubricant:
Molybdenum disulfide grease
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Rear
Ty p e Tu b e l e s s
Size 160/60 ZR17 (69 W)
Manufacturer/model Bridgestone / BT57
Dunlop / D204
Metzeler / MEZ1
Michelin / MACADAM 90X
Maximum load* 180 kg (except for A, CH, S)
178 kg (for A, CH, S)
Air pressure (cold tire)
Up to 90 kg load*
Front 225 kPa (2.25 kg/cm
2, 2.25 bar)
Rear 250 kPa (2.50 kg/cm2, 2.50 bar)
90 kg load ~ maximum
load*
Front 250 kPa (2.50 kg/cm2, 2.50 bar)
Rear 290 kPa (2.90 kg/cm2, 2.90 bar)
High speed riding
Front 250 kPa (2.50 kg/cm2, 2.50 bar)
Rear 290 kPa (2.90 kg/cm2, 2.90 bar)
* Load is total weight of cargo, rider, passenger and accessories.Wheels
Fr on t
Ty p e C a s t
Size 17 ´ MT 3.50
Rear
Ty p e C a s t
Size 17 ´ MT 5.00
Brakes
Fr on t
Type Dual disc brake
Operation Right hand operation
Fluid DOT 4
Rear
Type Single disc brake
Operation Right foot operation
Fluid DOT 4
Suspension
Fr on t
Ty p e Te l e s c o p i c f o r k
Rear
Type Swingarm (link suspension)
Shock absorbers
Front Coil spring / oil damper
Rear Coil spring / gas-oil damper
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INDEX
MMain switch/steering lock ......................... 3-1
Model label .............................................. 9-2NNeutral indicator light ............................... 3-2OOil level indicator circuit check ................. 3-4
Oil level indicator light .............................. 3-2PParking .................................................... 5-6
Pass switch ............................................. 3-8
Periodic maintenance and lubrication ...... 6-2
Pre-operation check list ........................... 4-1RRear brake pedal ................................... 3-10
Rear brake pedal height adjustment ...... 6-23
Rear shock absorber adjustment ........... 3-18
Rear suspension lubrication................... 6-30
Rear wheel installation........................... 6-38
Rear wheel removal............................... 6-37
Recommended combinations of the
front fork and the rear shock
absorber settings................................. 3-20
Recommended shift points
(for Switzerland only)............................. 5-5
Right view................................................ 2-2
SSeat ...................................................... 3-14
Shifting .................................................... 5-4
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-10
Sidestand .............................................. 3-21
Sidestand/clutch switch operation
check .................................................. 3-22
Sidestand lubrication ............................. 6-29
Spark plugs ............................................. 6-7
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer .......................................... 3-6
Starter (choke) “ ” ............................. 3-13
Starting a warm engine ........................... 5-4
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch ............................................. 3-9
Steering inspection................................ 6-31
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment............................ 3-15TTachometer............................................. 3-6
Tail/brake light bulb replacement ........... 6-35
Throttle cable and grip lubrication.......... 6-28
Throttle cable free play inspection ......... 6-18
Tips for reducing fuel consumption .......... 5-5
Tires...................................................... 6-19
Tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-39
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-40
Turn indicator light................................... 3-3
Turn signal light bulb replacement ......... 6-35
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-8
VValve clearance adjustment ................... 6-19
Vehicle identification number ................... 9-1WWheel bearings...................................... 6-31
Wheels .................................................. 6-22
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