PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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EAU21400
Adjusting the valve clearance
The valve clearance changes with use,
resulting in improper air-fuel mixture
and/or engine noise. To prevent this
from occurring, the valve clearance
must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
EAU21750
Tires
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the following points
regarding the specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be checked
and, if necessary, adjusted before each
ride.
WARNING
EWA10500
●
The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the temperature
of the tires equals the ambient
temperature).
●
The tire air pressure must be ad-
justed in accordance with the
riding speed and with the total
weight of rider, passenger, car-
go, and accessories approved
for this model.
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
0–90 kg (0–198 lb):
Front:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²)
FJR1300 90–200 kg (198–441 lb)
(CAL)
FJR1300 90–201 kg (198–443 lb)
(U49)
FJR1300A 90–193 kg (198–425 lb)
(CAL)
FJR1300A 90–194 kg (198–428 lb)
(U49):
Front:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
290 kPa (42 psi) (2.90 kgf/cm²)
High-speed riding:
Front:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²)
Maximum load*:
FJR1300 200 kg (441 lb) (CAL)
FJR1300 201 kg (443 lb) (U49)
FJR1300A 193 kg (425 lb) (CAL)
FJR1300A 194 kg (428 lb) (U49)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, car-
go and accessories
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