Fuel Tank & Shock Absorber Removal and Installation Guide on Yamaha XJ 600 S (Diversion) 1995

In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through the process of removing and installing both the fuel tank and shock absorber on a 1995 Yamaha XJ 600 S Diversion. Whether you're performing maintenance, troubleshooting, or upgrading parts, this step-by-step guide will help you understand the procedure and ensure a safe and effective installation. Perfect for motorcycle enthusiasts, DIY mechanics, and Yamaha XJ 600 owners looking to learn more about their bikes!

For details about removing resp. installing the rear wheel please refer to the respective video in this playlist:    • Rear Wheel Removal and Installation Yamaha...  .

CONTENT
00:00 Intro & preperations
00:58 Fuel tank removal
03:28 Shock absorber removal
05:09 Shock absorber installation
05:35 Fuel tank installation
06:40 Rebuilding, last steps and notes
08:27 Closing credits

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NOTES/UPDATES
1) For details about removing resp. installing the rear wheel please refer to the respective video in this playlist:    • Rear Wheel Removal and Installation Yamaha...  .
2) New parts needed: New shock aborber, if needed, cotter pins (wheel axle, brake mounts).
3) If your strut has a Teflon-coated bearing, do not grease it, as Teflon has a habit of clogging up and ruining the bearing.
4) Torque Settings: Upper and lower shock absorber nut and bolt: 64 Nm, torque link bolt: 30 Nm (UK 1992 – 1995, US 1992 – 1996), 23 Nm (UK from 1996 to …, US from 1997 to …), caliper bracket mounting bolts: 35 Nm (UK 1992 – 1997, all US models), 40 Nm (UK from 1998 to …), rear axle nut: 105 Nm.
5) Chain slack: 30 – 40 mm
6) The above torque and chain slack information is taken from the Haynes Service & Repair Manual: "Yamaha XJ600S (Diversion, Seca II) & XJ600N '92 to '03" (ISBN: 9 781844 251902). Please check all information with that in your workshop manual or repair manual. Things change over the years and manufacturers do not communicate this publicly. Also, different values may apply to your model and/or year of manufacture. Inform yourself in this regard!
7) Music: 'Teasing the King' und 'Read all Over' by Nathan Moore (‪@thewholeother‬).

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