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Yamaha XJ600N Parts Catalog – Factory OEM Microfiche

If you’ve ever ordered a part for a Yamaha XJ600N and got a box with the wrong size or a blank stare from the parts counter, you know the pain. I’ve seen guys spend an hour cross-referencing aftermarket catalogs that skip the revision letter or swap a nut for a bolt. That’s money and time down the drain. This is the real deal – the Yamaha XJ600N Parts Catalog, 75 pages of factory-issued part numbers, exploded diagrams, and model code breakdowns. Yamaha printed this in 2001 for the XJ600N (4KED, 4MB9, 4KF9) markets in Europe, Switzerland, and Austria. If you’re working on one of these bikes in North America, you still need the correct OEM numbers to cross over. This catalog gives you that.

What the Yamaha XJ600N Parts Catalog Actually Contains

Open it up. Page 4 has the foreword that tells you exactly how to read the part number columns, and the dot notation for assembly components. Page 5 covers the model label – that sticker on the frame with the production code. You need that code to match the right parts list. The catalog then splits into Engine and Chassis sections. Engine alone covers Cylinder Head, Cylinder, Crankshaft.Piston, Valve, Camshaft.Chain, Oil Pump, Oil Cooler, Oil Cleaner, Intake, Carburetor, Exhaust, Crankcase, Crankcase Cover 1, Starter Clutch, Clutch, Transmission, Shift Cam.Fork, and Shifter. Chassis runs through Frame, Fender, Side Cover, Rear Arm, Rear Suspension, Steering, Front Fork, Fuel Tank, Seat, Front Wheel, Front Brake Caliper, Rear Wheel, Rear Brake Caliper, Steering Handle.Cable, Front Master Cylinder, Stand.Footrest, Rear Master Cylinder, Generator, Pick Up Coil Governor, Starting Motor, Flasher Light, Meter, Headlight, Taillight, Handle Switch.Lever, Electrical 1, and Electrical 2. That is every bolt, every seal, every gasket you might need.

Engine Section Breakdown: Crankshaft, Valves, and Camshaft

When you’re rebuilding the top end on a 600cc inline four, you need the exact part numbers for the Valve, Camshaft, and Crankshaft. This catalog lists them – not a range, not a cross-reference to a generic part, but the Yamaha number. Same for the Cylinder and cylinder head gaskets. The Transmission section covers the gears, shafts, and shift forks. If you’re swapping a clutch, the Clutch section has the fiber and steel plate numbers, and the push rod. The Suspension parts – Front Fork internals, Rear Shock, and linkage – are all in the Chassis section with quantities. Don’t guess on the Fuel system: the Carburetor section has the pilot jet, main nozzle, and float bowl gasket. Aftermarket diagrams might show a different carburetor body. This one is for the XJ600N.

Why Factory OEM Parts Catalogs Outperform Aftermarket Reprints

I have a stack of aftermarket parts books in my shop that I use for fire starter. They copy the exploded view but leave out the revision superscripts or mix up the part number suffixes. This catalog is a direct scan of the Yamaha factory microfiche. The foreword explicitly warns: modifications after the catalog issue are announced in Yamaha Parts News – so if you use a reprint from 2005, you miss those updates. The Numerical Index at the back lets you look up a part number directly. If you’re a pro or a serious owner, you don’t trust third-party summaries. You use the original. Automotive Industry Overview standards don’t apply here – this is Yamaha’s own documentation.

3 Systems Where the Parts Catalog Saves You Money

Fuel System. The carburetor body, jets, and fuel tank graphics – the catalog lists the graphic part number by color code (e.g., for MXR). Order the wrong graphic and you paint over a $200 tank. Electrical. Flasher lights, headlight assemblies, handle switch levers – the catalog shows the bulb specs (6V–18W) right in the parts list. A cheap bulb might overheat the socket. Suspension. Rear arm, rear suspension, and front fork components – you need the exact oil seal and bushing numbers. Generic suspension parts may not fit the 4KED frame without modification. This catalog saves you the return shipping and the “I thought it fit” headache.

Using the Numerical Index and Model Label

The catalog covers three model variations: 4KED (Europe), 4MB9 (Europe), and 4KF9 (Switzerland/Austria). Each has a different production code on the frame. Page 5 shows you where that label is affixed and how to decode it. Without that step, you could order a taillight for a 4KF9 when you have a 4KED. The Numerical Index at the back is a quick reference – find a part number, see which page it’s on. I keep this catalog open on a tablet stand next to the workbench.

If you also work on other Yamahas, check out the Yamaha XJ600N, XJ600S Service Manual – Haynes 2145 for step-by-step assembly procedures, and the Yamaha YZF-R1 2002 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Part Numbers or the Yamaha GTS1000AE 1993 Parts Catalog – Factory Microfiche PDF for other models. For a deeper understanding of engine internals, you can read about the Internal Combustion Engine principles, but that won’t help you find the crankshaft bearing part number – this catalog does.

Does this parts catalog include torque specifications?

No. This is a parts catalog, not a service manual. Torque specs are in the service manual.

How do I know which version of XJ600N I have?

Look at the model label affixed to the frame (page 5 shows the location). The label has a model code such as 4KED, 4MB9, or 4KF9, plus a production code number. Match that code to the list on page 5. For example, 4KED with code 070 is for England. If you don’t have the label, you can often find the engine serial number stamped on the crankcase, but the parts catalog uses the frame code for color and regional differences. If you still can’t identify it, call a dealer with your VIN – but the catalog’s model code table covers the three main European destinations. For North American bikes, note that these models were not officially sold here, so you’ll need to use the frame code to cross-reference the correct parts. The catalog’s foreword also warns that updates are published in Yamaha Parts News; your bike may have superseded parts, so always check for the latest revision before ordering.

I’ve been turning wrenches for 28 years. I don’t waste time on reprints that skip revision numbers. This catalog is the real factory print. If you need to order parts for your XJ600N without the match-the-box-back-and-forth routine, get your hands on it. Access the Factory Manual and keep it on your shop tablet or print it out.