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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS

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Summary of Contents for FJR1300N

Page 1: ...5JW 28199 20 FJR1300N OWNER S MANUAL ...

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Page 3: ...ing machines It represents the high degree of craftsmanship and reliability that have made Yamaha a leader in these fields This manual will give you an understanding of the operation inspection and basic maintenance of this motorcycle If you have any questions concerning the operation or maintenance of your motorcycle please consult a Yamaha dealer E_5jw book Page 1 Friday March 30 2001 2 14 PM ...

Page 4: ... be taken to avoid damage to the motorcycle NOTE A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer NOTE _ This manual should be considered a permanent part of this motorcycle and should remain with it even if the motorcycle is subsequently sold Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality Therefore while this manual contains the most current product inform...

Page 5: ...IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION EW000002 WARNING _ PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS MOTORCYCLE _ E_5jw book Page 2 Friday March 30 2001 2 14 PM ...

Page 6: ... MANUAL 2001 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st Edition March 2001 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan E_5jw book Page 3 Friday March 30 2001 2 14 PM ...

Page 7: ... AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 3 4 PRE OPERATION CHECKS 4 5 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS 5 6 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6 7 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7 8 SPECIFICATIONS 8 9 CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 INDEX EAU00009 E_5jw book Page 1 Friday March 30 2001 2 14 PM ...

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Page 9: ... INFORMATION 1 Safe riding 1 1 Protective apparel 1 3 Modifications 1 3 Loading and accessories 1 3 Gasoline and exhaust gas 1 5 Location of important labels 1 7 E_5jw book Page 1 Friday March 30 2001 2 14 PM ...

Page 10: ...CHANICAL CONDITIONS Safe riding 1 Always make pre operation checks Careful checks may help prevent an accident 2 This motorcycle is designed to carry the operator and a passenger 3 The failure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles in traffic is the predominating cause of automobile motorcycle accidents Many accidents have been caused by an automobile driver who did not see the motorcycl...

Page 11: ...ornering insufficient lean angle for the speed a Always obey the speed limit and never travel faster than warranted by road and traffic conditions b Always signal before turning or changing lanes Make sure that other motorists can see you 6 The posture of the operator and passenger is important for proper control a The operator should keep both hands on the handlebar and both feet on the operator ...

Page 12: ...ration They become very hot and can cause burns Always wear protective clothing that covers your legs ankles and feet 6 A passenger should also observe the above precautions Modifications Modifications made to this motorcycle not approved by Yamaha or the removal of original equipment may render the motorcycle unsafe for use and may cause severe personal injury Modifications may also make your mot...

Page 13: ...ing such items as sleeping bags duffel bags or tents can create unstable handling or a slow steering response Accessories Genuine Yamaha accessories have been specifically designed for use on this motorcycle Since Yamaha cannot test all other accessories that may be available you must personally be responsible for the proper selection installation and use of non Yamaha accessories Use extreme caut...

Page 14: ...ition limits the freedom of movement of the operator and may limit control ability therefore such accessories are not recommended 2 Use caution when adding electrical accessories If electrical accessories exceed the capacity of the motorcycle s electrical system an electric failure could result which could cause a dangerous loss of lights or engine power Gasoline and exhaust gas 1 GASOLINE IS HIGH...

Page 15: ... fall over c Do not park the motorcycle near a flammable source e g a kerosene heater or near an open flame otherwise it could catch fire 4 When transporting the motorcycle in another vehicle make sure that it is kept upright If the motor cycle should lean over gasoline may leak out of the fuel tank 5 If you should swallow any gasoline inhale a lot of gasoline vapor or allow gasoline to get into y...

Page 16: ...portant labels Please read the following important labels carefully before operating this motorcycle WARNING Before you operate this vehicle read the owner s manual English 3HP 21568 E0 1 2 4AA 22259 40 E_5jw book Page 7 Friday March 30 2001 2 14 PM ...

Page 17: ...DESCRIPTION 2 Left view 2 1 Right view 2 2 Controls and instruments 2 3 E_5jw book Page 1 Friday March 30 2001 2 14 PM ...

Page 18: ... 3 10 7 Passenger seat page 3 10 8 Rear carrier 9 Final gear oil filler bolt page 6 12 10 Final gear oil drain bolt page 6 12 11 Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting knob page 3 14 12 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting lever page 3 13 13 Air filter element page 6 15 14 Shift pedal page 3 6 15 Engine oil filter cartridge page 6 10 16 Engine oil level check window pa...

Page 19: ...reservoir page 6 13 19 Battery page 6 29 20 Windshield 21 Main fuse and fuel injection system fuse page 6 30 22 Front fork compression damping force adjusting screw page 3 12 23 Brake pedal page 3 7 24 Rider footrest E_5jw book Page 2 Friday March 30 2001 2 14 PM ...

Page 20: ...handlebar switches page 3 5 3 Tachometer page 3 3 4 Speedometer page 3 3 5 Multi function display page 3 3 6 Right handlebar switches page 3 5 7 Brake lever page 3 7 8 Throttle grip page 6 17 9 Main switch steering lock page 3 1 E_5jw book Page 3 Friday March 30 2001 2 14 PM ...

Page 21: ...al 3 6 Brake lever 3 7 Brake pedal 3 7 Fuel tank cap 3 8 Fuel 3 9 Catalytic converter 3 9 Seats 3 10 Storage compartment 3 11 Adjusting the front fork 3 11 Adjusting the shock absorber assembly 3 13 Matching the front and rear suspension settings 3 15 Locks for the optional side cases and travel trunk 3 16 Sidestand 3 16 Ignition circuit cut off system 3 17 E_5jw book Page 1 Friday March 30 2001 2...

Page 22: ...40 LOCK The steering is locked and all electrical systems are off The key can be re moved To lock the steering 1 Turn the handlebars all the way to the left 2 Push the key in from the OFF po sition and then turn it to LOCK while still pushing it 3 Remove the key To unlock the steering Push the key in and then turn it to OFF while still pushing it EW000016 WARNING _ Never turn the key to OFF or LOC...

Page 23: ...art switch If the warning light does not come on while push ing the start switch have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit NOTE _ Even if the oil level is sufficient the warning light may flicker when riding on a slope or during sudden acceleration or deceleration but this is not a mal function _ EAU03192 Engine trouble warning light This warning light comes on or flashes when an electrica...

Page 24: ..._ EAU04095 Multi function display The multi function display is equipped with the following a fuel gauge a coolant temperature gauge an odometer which shows the to tal distance traveled two tripmeters which show the distance traveled since they were last set to zero a fuel reserve tripmeter which shows the distance traveled on the fuel reserve 1 Tachometer 2 Speedometer 3 Multi function display 1 ...

Page 25: ...anually it will reset itself automatically and the display will return to the prior mode after refueling and traveling 5 km Self diagnosis device This model is equipped with a self di agnosis device for various electrical cir cuits If any of those circuits are defective the clock will indicate a two digit error code e g 11 12 13 If the clock indicates such an error code note the code number and th...

Page 26: ...his switch to When released the switch returns to the cen ter position To cancel the turn signal lights push the switch in after it has re turned to the center position EAU00129 Horn switch Press this switch to sound the horn EAU03890 Engine stop switch Set this switch to before starting the engine Set this switch to to stop the engine in case of an emergen cy such as when the motorcycle over turn...

Page 27: ...m the handlebar grip Make sure that the appropriate setting on the adjusting dial is aligned with the arrow mark on the clutch lever The clutch lever is equipped with a clutch switch which is part of the igni tion circuit cut off system See page 3 17 for an explanation of the ig nition circuit cut off system EAU00157 Shift pedal The shift pedal is located on the left side of the engine and is used...

Page 28: ...r grip turn the adjusting dial while holding the lever pushed away from the handlebar grip Make sure that the appropriate setting on the adjusting dial is aligned with the arrow mark on the brake lever EAU00162 Brake pedal The brake pedal is on the right side of the motorcycle To apply the rear brake press down on the brake pedal 1 Brake lever position adjusting dial 2 Arrow mark 3 Brake lever a D...

Page 29: ...e fuel tank cap 1 Push the fuel tank cap into posi tion with the key inserted in the lock 2 Remove the key and then close the lock cover NOTE _ The fuel tank cap cannot be closed un less the key is in the lock In addition the key cannot be removed if the cap is not properly closed and locked _ EWA00025 WARNING _ Make sure that the fuel tank cap is properly closed before riding _ 1 Fuel tank cap lo...

Page 30: ... a cat alytic converter in the exhaust cham ber EW000128 WARNING _ The exhaust system is hot after op eration Make sure that the exhaust system has cooled down before do ing any maintenance work _ EC000114 CAUTION _ The following precautions must be observed to prevent a fire hazard or other damages Use only unleaded gasoline The use of leaded gasoline will cause unrepairable damage to the catalyt...

Page 31: ...eat down to lock it in place 2 Remove the key Passenger seat To remove the passenger seat 1 Remove the rider seat 2 Pull the passenger seat up To install the passenger seat 1 Slide the receptacle on the rear of the passenger seat over the seat holder as shown and then push the front of the seat down 2 Install the rider seat NOTE _ Make sure that the seats are properly secured before riding _ 1 Rid...

Page 32: ...ing preload adjusting bolts rebound damp ing force adjusting knobs and compres sion damping force adjusting screws EW000035 WARNING _ Always adjust both fork legs equal ly otherwise poor handling and loss of stability may result _ Spring preload To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension turn the adjusting bolt on each fork leg in di rection a To decrease the spring preload a...

Page 33: ...harden the compres sion damping turn the adjusting screw on each fork leg in direction a To de crease the compression damping force and thereby soften the compression damping turn the adjusting screw on each fork leg in direction b CI 02E 1 Current setting 2 Front fork cap bolt Hard Stan dard Soft Setting 1 2 3 4 5 6 Minimum soft 17 clicks in direction b Standard 12 clicks in direction b Maximum h...

Page 34: ...check the num ber of clicks of each damping force ad justing mechanism and to modify the specifications as necessary _ EAU03950 Adjusting the shock absorber assembly This shock absorber assembly is equipped with a spring preload adjust ing lever and a rebound damping force adjusting knob EC000015 CAUTION _ Never attempt to turn an adjusting mechanism beyond the maximum or minimum settings _ Spring...

Page 35: ...r cannot be held re sponsible for property damage or personal injury that may result from improper handling Do not tamper with or attempt to open the gas cylinder Do not subject the shock ab sorber to an open flame or other high heat sources otherwise it may explode due to excessive gas pressure Do not deform or damage the gas cylinder in any way as this will result in poor damping per formance Al...

Page 36: ...to various load conditions CI 11E EC000015 CAUTION _ Never attempt to turn an adjusting mechanism beyond the maximum or minimum settings _ Load condition Front fork adjustment Shock absorber assembly adjustment Spring preload Compression damping force Rebound damping force Spring preload Rebound damping force Rider only 3 12 12 SOFT 10 With passenger or cargo 3 12 8 10 HARD 6 8 E_5jw book Page 15 ...

Page 37: ... part of the ignition circuit cut off system which cuts the ignition in certain situations See further down for an explanation of the ignition circuit cut off system _ EW000044 WARNING _ The motorcycle must not be ridden with the sidestand down or if the sidestand cannot be properly moved up or does not stay up oth erwise the sidestand could contact the ground and distract the opera tor resulting ...

Page 38: ...revents starting when the trans mission is in gear and the clutch lever is pulled but the sidestand is still down It cuts the running engine when the transmission is in gear and the sidestand is moved down Periodically check the operation of the ignition circuit cut off system according to the following procedure EW000046 WARNING _ The vehicle must be placed on the centerstand during this in spect...

Page 39: ...the clutch lever pulled 8 Shift the transmission into gear 9 Move the sidestand down Does the engine stall After the engine has stalled 10 Move the sidestand up 11 Keep the clutch lever pulled 12 Push the start switch Does the engine start The sidestand switch may be defective The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The clutch switch may be defective The motorcycle sho...

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Page 41: ...PRE OPERATION CHECKS 4 Pre operation check list 4 1 E_5jw book Page 1 Friday March 30 2001 2 14 PM ...

Page 42: ... oil Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 6 9 6 11 Final gear oil Check vehicle for oil leakage 6 12 Coolant Check coolant level in reservoir If necessary add recommended coolant to specified level Check cooling system for leakage 6 13 6 14 Front brake Check operation If soft or spongy have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system ...

Page 43: ...e Correct if necessary 6 17 6 20 Brake and shift pedals Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary 6 25 Brake and clutch levers Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary 6 25 Centerstand sidestand Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pivots if necessary 6 26 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws...

Page 44: ...ection can be accomplished in a very short time and the added safety it assures is more than worth the time involved _ EWA00033 WARNING _ If any item in the Pre operation check list is not working properly have it inspected and repaired before operating the motorcycle _ E_5jw book Page 3 Friday March 30 2001 2 14 PM ...

Page 45: ...TION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS 5 Starting and warming up a cold engine 5 1 Shifting 5 2 Tips for reducing fuel consumption 5 3 Engine break in 5 3 Parking 5 4 E_5jw book Page 1 Friday March 30 2001 2 14 PM ...

Page 46: ... to enable starting one of the following conditions must be met The transmission is in the neutral position The transmission is in gear with the clutch lever pulled and the sidestand up EW000054 WARNING _ Before starting the engine check the function of the igni tion circuit cut off system ac cording to the procedure described on page 3 18 Never ride with the sidestand down _ 1 Turn the key to ON ...

Page 47: ... hills etc The gear positions are shown in the illustration NOTE _ To shift the transmission into the neu tral position press the shift pedal down repeatedly until it reaches the end of its travel and then slightly raise it _ EC000048 CAUTION _ Even with the transmission in the neutral position do not coast for long periods of time with the engine off and do not tow the motorcycle for long dis tan...

Page 48: ...following ma terial carefully Since the engine is brand new do not put an excessive load on it for the first 1 600 km The various parts in the en gine wear and polish themselves to the correct operating clearances During this period prolonged full throttle oper ation or any condition that might result in engine overheating must be avoided EAU04032 0 1 000 km Avoid prolonged operation above 5 000 r...

Page 49: ... engine and exhaust system can become very hot park in a place where pedestri ans or children are not likely to touch them Do not park on a slope or on soft ground otherwise the motorcycle may overturn _ EC000062 CAUTION _ Never park in an area where there are fire hazards such as grass or other flammable materials _ E_5jw book Page 4 Friday March 30 2001 2 14 PM ...

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