2000 YAMAHA XJR 1300 Owners Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Panel removal and installationThe panel illustrated needs to be re-
moved to perform some of the mainte-
nance described in this chapter. Refer
to this section each time the panel has
to be removed or installed.
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Panel ATo remove
Remove the seat and panel screws.
Then pull the panel outward as shown.To install
Insert the projection into the grommet
and tighten the panel screws.
1. Panel A
1. Screw (´ 2)
2. Pull out
1. Projection
2. Grommet

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Spark plugsRemoval
1. Remove the spark plug caps.2. Use the spark plug wrench in the
tool kit to remove the spark plugs
as shown.
Inspection
The spark plug is an important engine
component and is easy to inspect. The
condition of the spark plug can indicate
the condition of the engine.
Normally, all spark plugs from the
same engine should have the same
color on the white insulator around the
center electrode. The ideal color at this
point is a medium-to-light tan color for a
motorcycle that is being ridden normal-ly. If one spark plug shows a distinctly
different color, there could be some-
thing wrong with the engine.
Do not attempt to diagnose such prob-
lems yourself. Instead, take the motor-
cycle to a Yamaha dealer. You should
periodically remove and inspect the
spark plugs because heat and deposits
will cause any spark plug to slowly
break down and erode. If electrode ero-
sion becomes excessive, or if carbon
and other deposits are excessive, you
should replace the spark plug with the
specified plug.1. Spark plug cap
1. Spark plug wrench
Specified spark plug:
DPR8EA-9 (NGK) or
X24EPR-U9 (DENSO)

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6Installation
1. Measure the electrode gap with a
wire thickness gauge and, if nec-
essary, adjust the gap to specifica-
tion.
2. Clean the gasket surface. Wipe off
any grime from the threads.
3. Install the spark plug and tighten it
to the specified torque.
NOTE:@ If a torque wrench is not available when
you are installing a spark plug, a good
estimate of the correct torque is 1/4 to
1/2 turn past finger tight. Have the
spark plug tightened to the specified
torque as soon as possible. @4. Install the spark plug caps.
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Engine oilOil level inspection
1. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand. Warm up the engine for
several minutes.NOTE:@ Be sure the motorcycle is positioned
straight up when checking the oil level.
A slight tilt toward the side can result in
false readings. @
a. Spark plug gapSpark plug gap:
0.8 ~ 0.9 mm
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
17.5 Nm (1.75 m·kg)

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6 2. With the engine stopped, check
the oil level through the level win-
dow located at the lower part of
the right side crankcase cover.
NOTE:@ Wait a few minutes until the oil level
settles before checking. @3. The oil level should be between
the maximum and minimum level
marks. If the level is low, add suffi-
cient oil to raise it to the specified
level.Engine oil and oil filter element re-
placement
1. Warm up the engine for several
minutes.
2. Stop the engine. Place an oil pan
under the engine and remove the
oil filler cap.
3. Remove the drain bolt and drain
the oil.4. Remove the oil filter drain screw,
filter cover bolt, filter cover, oil filter
element and O-ring.
5. Reinstall the drain bolt and tighten
it to the specified torque.1. Oil level window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1. Engine oil drain bolt
1. Oil filter drain screw
2. Oil filter cover boltTightening torque:
Drain bolt:
43 Nm (4.3 m·kg)

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66. Install the new oil filter element
and O-ring.7. Align the projection on the filter
cover with the slot in housing and
install the filter cover.
8. Tighten the oil filter bolt and oil fil-
ter drain screw to the specified
torque.
NOTE:@ Make sure the O-rings are seated prop-
erly. @
9. Fill engine with oil. Install the oil fill-
er cap and tighten.
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CAUTION:@ l
Do not put in any chemical addi-
tives. Engine oil also lubricates
the clutch and additives could
cause clutch slippage.
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Be sure no foreign material en-
ters the crankcase.
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1. Oil filter element
2. O-ring (´ 2)
1. Projection
2. Slot
Tightening torque:
Oil filter bolt:
15 Nm (1.5 m·kg)
Oil filter drain screw:
7 Nm (0.7 m·kg)
Recommended oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Total amount:
4.2 L
Periodic oil change:
3.0 L
With oil filter replacement:
3.35 L

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6 10. Start the engine and warm it up for
several minutes. While warming
up, check for oil leakage. If oil
leakage is found, stop the engine
immediately and check for the
cause.
NOTE:@ After the engine is started, the oil level
indicator light should go off if oil is filled
to the specified level. @
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CAUTION:@ If the indicator light flickers or re-
mains on, immediately stop the en-
gine and consult with a Yamaha
dealer. @
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Air filterThe air filter should be cleaned at the
specified intervals. It should be cleaned
more frequently if you are riding in un-
usually wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove the seat. (See page 3-11
for seat removal and installation
procedures.)
2. Remove panel A. (See page 6-5
for panel removal and installation
procedures.)
3. Remove the air filter case cover by
lifting up the wires as shown and
removing the screws.4. Pull out the air filter.1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw (´ 4)
1. Air filter

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65. Tap the air filter lightly to remove
most of the dust and dirt and blow
out the remaining dirt with com-
pressed air as shown. If the air fil-
ter is damaged, replace it.
6. Reassemble by reversing the re-
moval procedure.
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CAUTION:@ l
Make sure the air filter is prop-
erly seated in the air filter case.
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The engine should never be run
without the air filter installed.
Excessive piston and/or cylin-
der wear may result.
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Carburetor adjustmentThe carburetors are important parts of
the engine and require very sophisti-
cated adjustment. Most adjustments
should be left to a Yamaha dealer who
has the professional knowledge and
experience to do so. However, the idle
speed may be adjusted by the owner
as part of routine maintenance.
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CAUTION:@ The carburetors were set at the
Yamaha factory after many tests. If
they are changed, poor engine per-
formance and damage may result. @
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Idle speed adjustment1. Start the engine and warm it up for
a few minutes at approximately
1,000 to 2,000 r/min. Occasionally
rev the engine to 4,000 to
5,000 r/min. The engine is warm
when it quickly responds to the
throttle.

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6 2. Set the idle to the specified engine
speed by adjusting the throttle
stop screw. Turn the screw in di-
rection
a to increase engine
speed and in direction
b to de-
crease engine speed.
NOTE:@ If the specified idle speed cannot be
obtained by performing the above ad-
justment, consult a Yamaha dealer. @
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Throttle cable free play
inspectionThere should be a free play of 3 ~
5 mm at the throttle grip. If the free play
is incorrect, ask a Yamaha dealer to
make this adjustment.
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Valve clearance adjustmentThe correct valve clearance changes
with use, resulting in improper fuel/air
supply or engine noise. To prevent this,
the valve clearance must be adjusted
regularly. This adjustment however,
should be left to a professional
Yamaha service technician.
1. Throttle stop screw
Standard idle speed:
1,000 ~ 1,100 r/min
a. Free play