a quick festive feedback about drivers – had the most horrendous ride from Bristol to Liverpool yesterday on my ’92 600 Divi – southern parts of the M5 being really tricky..the nice thing was that car and truck drivers were giving me decent room to be blown around and during my frequent stops many came up and were chatty and lots of ‘good luck’ or ‘you’re crazy:-)’ – many thanks for your advice during the year, bike’s going really well although i’ll be buying some parts from you shortly – all the best guys for xmas:-)!! Do you think it’s more likely to be issue with ignition, rear light, handlebar unit, wiring (connections have been cleaned but actual wires not checked) or is it standard? What’s the mileage on the engine, do you know what oil it currently has in it (and when was it last changed) and are you sure your using a litre of oil every 14 miles (I might have read that bit wrong?)? I am fixing up an S and bought a set of handlebars, but the clutch lever keeps hitting the fairing whatever I adjust the positing of the bars in the clamps to! Insert your email below to receive exclusive updates. The Yamaha XJ600S Diversion was a basic half faired sports touring/commuter bike manufactured by Yamaha between January 1992 and January 2004 (in the UK). They were clogged with that stuff they call Ethanol. but with the lights off and the ignition on my rear light is on (it goes off when bike is switched off). If you have no spark on any cylinder it could be a fuse or the CDI. It has sat out in the Scottish weather for 2 years. To know if I can fit them in my front brake caliper (4BR). thanks for this Vaseline is an old trick commonly used on bikes in storage over the winter to prevent rust (not sure it would be any good on the hotter parts like the engine and exhaust though!). As far as I know the exhausts are different, so it’s unlikely to fit. Have a look at the needle for signs of pitting and check the float bowl isn’t over filling. ), the engines aren’t known for excessively noisey top ends? Does it change gear when the engines running? I have a 92 xj600. The previous owner tried (bless!!) The bike is a maroon version. With this drive-train, the Yamaha XJ 600 S Diversion is capable of reaching a maximum top speed of 180.0 km/h (111.8 mph) . Regards Dick. cause of the blow out…too much oil in the engine, my fault:-(, i have a600 diversion on a p reg 96 what code wiring loom do i need, Not too sure to be honest, try looking at the parts pics on the Ron Ayres site to see if they’ve got the part number for it: http://www.ronayers.com, do yamaha xj600 92 model carbies fit the 84 model xj600 yamaha. There’s alot of these beasties about, mainly due to the fact Yamaha sold loads over the 12 year period because of the low new price. hi white dog , i have recently purchased a 2001 xj600n , bike,s great but i need a new front wheel as the previous owner managed to kerb it , my question is, i have a 18″ front wheel from an early 98 xj600 , with twin discs running a 90/90 / 18 tyre will this fit in my standard forks of 41mm ,? The tread pattern of the tyre is designed to ensure maximum grip, both straight and cornering, while reducing hydroplaning on wet roads, braking distances, and fuel consumption. It hasn’t any history with it. Your email address will not be published. Stock tire sizes are 110/80-H17 on the front, and 130/70-H18 on the rear. Exhausts on Ebay…. medianet_width = "160"; Give it a while to penetrate the lock (you can also try spraying around the steering lock). Hi, the clearances were a too tight at 0.15mm. I was looking for Delkevic full exhaust systems but they don’t have 300mm end pipe. with tax and test for under £500. (For some reason I had assumed that an after market exhaust would be louder than the original system but not the case). There is a 2nd hand set on Ebay at present for around £100 (search Ebay for “Yamaha XJ 600 Seca Exhaust System”) which might be a good alternative? The brake pads were different on the single disc and twin dies models so they aren’t interchangeable between the calipers (the single disc model used EBC FA179 pads, the twin disc used EBC FA199 pads). On my model I have an off, running light, normal lights (with hi low beam). yes, seen the exhaust and also one for £ 220 from auto breakers in sheffield – the lower priced one doesn’t look that great and, yes, it’d save £ 193 on what I’ve been quoted by the dealer (new Motad) but I reckon you’re right in questioning the state of the internals – and for the £ 220, just wondering whether it’s worth it to save £ 80 – I think I’m going to bite the proverbial bullet, get the work completed (£ 500 for new battery, rear disk and pads, servicing, new rear silencer and MOT for the year) and at least have confidence that the bike’s fine for whatever the winter’s going to throw at me… any thoughts? I ride my bike for whole year. Fitting heated grips is fairly easy (good one’s usually come with instructions). I haven’t seen it yet but it sounds like I might have to fit new piston rings. Primarily there is 2 pipes splitting into 4 via “y” pieces then going somewhere on the carbs. I have not yet found any description of how they are connected. The battery probably has enough power to activate the starter solenoid, which makes the clicking noise, but not enough power to turn the starter motor. filter but there is no way I will be able to remove the existing filter without dropping the pipes. The previous owner tweaked the wiring terribly. To keep the lock ‘slick’ you can spray a wax oil into the lock (available from most car/automotive stores). Code: 4BR1, 4BR2, 4DG1, 4DS1, 4DU3, 4EB1 . The bike also had single front and rear disc brakes and a single piece side and tail panel. Hi , or The bike has the original crossover downpipes, I will probably try an original Yamaha Also I tried running it today and it blew the fuse when I pressed the start button. I will let you know what i think about their exhausts when i recieve it. Buy 600 Diversion spares on eBay…. It’s the outer two exhaust tappets that are noisey and these are now set at 0.23mm and 0.25mm. Hi, white dog. pulling my hair out any thoughts would be great steve. Just got a ’94 N with 22k on it. What do you reckon? Problem is, if it’s a fault, searching for electrical problems can be like trying to find a needle in a haystack! I suppose for the rear they are the same? IMHO, £220 is very ‘over the top’ for a 2nd hand set. Exhaust is the next problem – original pipes & silencers are rusted through & shot. they won’t drain your battery……. However, I don’t want to get one that looks ridiculously too big for the bike. now it’s just the simple matter of riding to a meeting in Banbury starting at 4pm, hi So I removed the main stand & just use the kick stand now. The pipes tuck away under the engine neatly & the system doesn’t look out of place. Also think about carrying a few tools and a few emergency spare parts with you (like tyre foam, a spare chain link etc) as nothings worse then having to wait hours in the freezing cold on the side of the road if you break down. £3649 for a ‘J’ reg model and £3389 for a ‘K’ reg model. What grade and brand of oil are you using at the moment? At about £35 more for the train the bike service should have paid for it’s self in 3 weeks? It was a faulty front brake switch. Probably your best bet will be to keep an eye on Ebay: We do get XJ600’s in occasionally so will update our stock if we get one in: Or have you tried asking on a few Yamaha or XJ600 owners forums? So I’m thinking of replacing the engine over winter. Used, second-hand Yamaha XJ 600 S Diversion 1992-1997 (XJ600 XJ600S SecaII) parts. please let me know. About - I was told ok t could be the camchain. quick question, are there any handy hints at cleaning / addressing light rusting…i’m washing the bike regularly with cold water and then using a good quality polish and auto sol but, i’m starting to lose the fight on small bits of persistent rust on nuts, bolts, engine casing, frame and stuff – the bike has done 45k (not much for a ‘J’ reg) but i’d like to keep on top of this if i can – any snazzy ideas..hard work and elbow grease is fine..just looking for some guidance as to what’s best…also, getting a significant discharge of white exhaust when starting up from cold..is this hot gases condensing or an internal fault? to street fighter it up! Kind Regards Ronnie.. It’ll need a new battery, you should also change the engine oil and filter (also check the air filter). I did find that with the old silencers gone the main stand stuck out like a sore thumb. ı have got one xj 600 n 1997 model and ı need one gear for this. rear seat fairing panels broke as normal and the retaining screws are rounded off , There are 19 parts belonging to this particular EXHAUST component, all of which are detailed in the parts list including the latest prices. Personally, I’d go for a recognised brand motorcycle semi-synthetic 10w40 oil. At first it was not charging so tested the stator, rec/reg (which were fine) then cleaned up all connectors and added an extra ground to the engine. The later models had wider, 41mm forks (instead of 38mm forks), so they won’t fit straight into the yokes . needs a good clean , and is quite rusty in places ,(lack of being looked after) Any pointers on where to shop..? I figure it’s a transmission problem. It is higher than on liquid cooled bikes. Try giving the piston a good clean with a brake cleaner and a toothbrush. finding it really difficult to source a replacement set .. any ideas, Can someone please tell me if the engine out of a 1998 xj600 will fit in a 1992 xj600 look look it might but thanks for the help. Ronnie. Due to my lifestyle, my work and where I ride I do need a biggish top box for the Divvy. well so far so good – ridden all through since July; bit chilly at times and touch of the torvill and dean but..all good! Thanks for the info. I agree with the it not being gearbox after doing some research as to how a gearbox works. On full lock mine will touch the fairing. I have a 1997 xj600s and will be replacing the exhaust this summer for the mot, I would like to keep a 4 into 2 system as I prefer a balanced look and hate the big centre stand stops the 4 into 1 systems have, can you recommend a not too wallet bashing system that sounds nice and grunty. You say nothing about the Exhaust system and their special downpipes. another quickie – just completed 80 mile ride, stopped engine, prepared to dismount, right boot slipped on oil, xj600s came down on top of me, managed to get from under the bike, covered in petrol, set the bike upright, no overt damage apart from broken front rhs indicator. : The only mod you would need is a bit of duct tape on them where you change gear? I think, the Hiflo HF204 might be a shorter version of the filter (might not make enough difference if your that short on space though)? You could try looking on Ebay? The tapping could be the cam chain or the cam chain tensioner, what’s the mileage on the bike and has the cam chain or tensioner ever been changed? Can you or the owner see where the oil is coming from? The front calliper pistons have seized. Or, you could use a good, thick motorcycle grease to cover the nut’s, bolt’s and other exposed metal parts? What type of oil: semi-syntetic, fully syntetic or mineral oil? Unfortunately, I never had any dealings with Black Widow exhausts, so can’t say if they are any good or not. Over the winter you can try coating the metal parts with something like Vaseline to protect them from the elements. I’m not sure about the restriction to be honest, if it’s in the carb you may be able to remove it (that’s IF it is restricted?). medianet_height = "600"; Battery is reading 12.7v. As to the engine noise I would say change the oil and see if it get’s any better (the normal oil change interval should be around every 4000 miles on an XJ600). Thinking of buying one? The frame number information plate can normally be found on the right hand side, near the front on the frame. You’ll need a. however seems like thy are sticking when bike is not used put bike on centre stand and run it in gear used brake and fine the reason i overhauled rear brake was because i thought that was the prob My research does not back this up and has reached a dead end. Is this a normal thing with the 92 model or is the rear light stealing power from somewhere? The Diversions were never the quickest of bikes, but if the carb slides are only going up a 1/4 of the way it could be restricted (probably to 33bhp as this is the beginners limit for younger riders). The XJ600S Diversion was a half faired version (aka 4BR model) released between 1992 and 2004, the XJ600N Diversion (aka 4KE model) was a naked version of the bike (with no front fairing) released between 1995 and 2004. The Yamaha XJ 600 S Diversion model is a Allround bike manufactured by Yamaha . How do you manage to change an oil filter without dropping the exhausts? I need to know exactly the same as you. Bikez.biz has an efficient motorcycle classifieds. The price does seem very cheap (that’s not to say it isn’t a good deal, but it may be cheap for a reason!). If it has been restricted how can I remove the restrictions? Kind regards Ralph. Hi there – thanks for the speedy response:-). Does anyone know the torque settings for the head bolts on a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 4BR? But, if you caught it early enough the battery can still be ok as long as it’s charged up again. , hi there – thanks for this – i’ve given the ‘go ahead’ to millennium to do the service, replacements and mot – i had to use the train to get to leeds from birmingham sharing the carriage with a load of pissed foreign students…it was awful, took 90 minutes longer than the bike and probably around £ 35 more expensive. The engine produces a maximum peak output power of 61.00 HP (44.5 kW) @ 8500 RPM and a maximum torque of 53.00 Nm (5.4 kgf-m or 39.1 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM . You probably won’t need a battery charger if your using the bike for 400 to 500 miles a week (riding the bike is the BEST way to maintain your battery!). Thanks for getting back to me. As far as I can see there has been no mods to the rear light or wiring loom. Not a major worry unless the smoke get’s really bad (worn stem seals means some of the oil leaks past the exhaust valves into the cylinder and get’s burnt, hence the smoke!). Servicing your XJ600 Diversion? I’m not really sure about US bike prices (were based in the UK), your best bet would be to look through your local free ads or have a look at completed listings on Ebay to find what they sell/have sold for? If the piston is badly corroded it may need replacing. hi I have a 1993 xj600s . Thank you in advance for your time. With a stock of more than 100,000 used motorcycle parts, Boonstra Parts is the motorcycle is the disassembly specialist of The Netherlands. I have recently purchased a Divvy 1999 after passing the full bike test. Any help would be appreciated. hi; Possibly a 28 litre box would look ok.