This comprehensive PDF file contains the complete, original owner’s manual for the 2001 Yamaha XJ900S (commonly known as the Diversion). Renowned for its comfortable riding position, half-fairing wind protection, and virtually indestructible air-cooled engine paired with a low-maintenance shaft drive, the XJ900S is a legendary sport-touring motorcycle. This detailed guide is absolutely essential for owners and mechanics to fully understand the motorcycle’s capabilities, safely operate its controls, and perform the meticulous preventative maintenance required to keep this reliable machine touring for tens of thousands of miles.
The manual covers the following key topics in detail:
- Motorcycle Overview and Controls: A detailed introduction to the Diversion’s comfortable, upright layout. It explains the location and proper operation of all hand and foot controls, including the clutch, the throttle, the front and rear disc braking systems, the ignition switch, and the handlebar-mounted switches (including the hazard lights and choke lever).
- Instruments and Indicators: A guide to navigating the clear, analog dashboard. It details how to read the speedometer and tachometer, monitor the fuel gauge, and understand vital warning lights (including oil level and neutral indicators).
- Setup and Touring Preparation: Essential details for maximizing ride comfort and handling, especially when fully loaded. It provides step-by-step instructions for safely adjusting the spring preload and damping on the rear shock absorber to compensate for adding a passenger or heavy touring luggage.
- Operating Instructions: Best practices for starting and riding the motorcycle safely. It details the specific starting procedures (utilizing the choke) for the carbureted inline-four engine, the correct gear shifting techniques for the 5-speed transmission, and safe riding tips for various weather conditions.
- Vehicle Care and Scheduled Maintenance (The Core of the Manual): A highly detailed breakdown of the precise maintenance required to keep this robust motorcycle reliable. It includes step-by-step instructions for checking and changing the engine oil and filter, and crucially, how to check and replace the gear oil in the final shaft drive. It outlines the schedule for valve clearance checks, details how to check brake pad wear, clean the air filter, adjust the throttle and clutch cables, and perform essential battery maintenance.
Whether you need to remember the correct spark plug gap, understand the recommended final gear oil specification, or locate the precise tire pressure recommendations for high-speed touring, this manual is a vital resource for mastering and maintaining your 2001 Yamaha XJ900S.
Language: English
Format: PDF
