2000 YAMAHA XJR 1300 air condition

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6-PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Periodic inspection, adjustment and lu-
brication will keep your motorcycle in
the safest and most efficient condition
possible. Safety is an obligation of the
motorcycle owner. The maintenance
and lubrication schedule chart should
be considered strictly as a guide to
general maintenance and lubrication
intervals. YOU MUST TAKE INTO
CONSIDERATION THAT WEATHER,
TERRAIN, GEOGRAPHICAL LOCA-
TIONS, AND A VARIETY OF INDIVID-
UAL USES ALL TEND TO DEMAND
THAT EACH OWNER ALTER THIS
TIME SCHEDULE TO SHORTER IN-
TERVALS TO MATCH THE ENVI-
RONMENT. The most important points
of motorcycle inspection, adjustment,
and lubrication are explained in the fol-
lowing pages.
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WARNING
@ If you are not familiar with motor-
cycle service, this work should be
done by a Yamaha dealer. @
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Tool kitThe service information included in this
manual is intended to provide you, the
owner, with the necessary information
for completing some of your own pre-
ventive maintenance and minor re-
pairs. The tools provided in the owner’s
tool kit are to assist you in the perfor-
mance of periodic maintenance. How-
ever, some other tools such as a torque
wrench are also necessary to perform
the maintenance correctly.
NOTE:@ If you do not have necessary tools re-
quired during a service operation, take
your motorcycle to a Yamaha dealer for
service. @
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WARNING
@ Modifications to this motorcycle not
approved by Yamaha may cause
loss of performance, and render it
unsafe for use. Consult a Yamaha
dealer before attempting any chang-
es. @
1. Tool kit

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
CP-01ENO. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSINITIAL
(1,000 km)EVERY
6,000 km
or
6 months
(whichever
comes first)12,000 km
or
12 months
(whichever
comes first)
1
*Fuel line• Check fuel hoses and vacuum hose for cracks or damage.
• Replace if necessary.ÖÖ
2*Fuel filter• Check condition.
• Replace if necessary.Ö
3 Spark plugs• Check condition.
• Clean, regap or replace if necessary.ÖÖÖ
4*Valves• Check valve clearance.
• Adjust if necessary.Every 24,000 km or 24 months
(whichever comes first)
5 Air filter• Clean or replace if necessary.ÖÖ
6*Clutch• Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
(See NOTE on page 6-4.)
• Correct accordingly. ÖÖÖ
7*Front brake• Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
(See NOTE on page 6-4.)
• Correct accordingly.
• Replace brake pads if necessary.ÖÖÖ
8*Rear brake• Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
(See NOTE on page 6-4.)
• Correct accordingly.
• Replace brake pads if necessary.ÖÖÖ
9*Wheels• Check balance, runout and for damage.
• Rebalance or replace if necessary.ÖÖ

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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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TiresTo ensure maximum performance,
long service and safe operation, note
the following:
Tire air pressure
Always check and adjust the tire pres-
sure before operating the motorcycle.
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WARNING
@ Tire inflation pressure should be
checked and adjusted when the
temperature of the tire equals the
ambient air temperature. Tire infla-
tion pressure must be adjusted ac-
cording to total weight of cargo,
rider, passenger, and accessories
(fairing, saddlebags, etc. if approved
for this model), and vehicle speed. @
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WARNING
@ Proper loading of your motorcycle
is important for several characteris-
tics of your motorcycle, such as
handling, braking, performance and
safety. Do not carry loosely packed
items that can shift. Securely pack
your heaviest items close to the
center of the motorcycle, and dis-
tribute the weight evenly from side
to side. Properly adjust the suspen-
sion for your load, and check the
condition and pressure of your tires.
NEVER OVERLOAD YOUR MOTOR-
CYCLE. Make sure the total weight
of the cargo, rider, passenger, and
accessories (fairing, saddlebags,
etc. if approved for this model) does
not exceed the maximum load of the
motorcycle. Operation of an over-
loaded motorcycle could cause tire
damage, an accident, or even injury. @
Maximum load* 207 kg
Cold tire pressure Front Rear
Up to 90 kg load*250 kPa
(2.50 kg/cm
2,
2.50 bar)250 kPa
(2.50 kg/cm
2,
2.50 bar)
90 kg Maximum load*250 kPa
(2.50 kg/cm
2,
2.50 bar)290 kPa
(2.90 kg/cm
2,
2.90 bar)
High speed riding250 kPa
(2.50 kg/cm
2,
2.50 bar)290 kPa
(2.90 kg/cm
2,
2.90 bar)
* Load is the total weight of cargo, rider, passenger
and accessories.

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WARNING
@ l
After extensive tests, the tires
mentioned below have been ap-
proved by Yamaha Motor Co.,
Ltd. for this model. No guaran-
tee for handling characteristics
can be given if tire combina-
tions other than what is ap-
proved are used on this
motorcycle. The front and rear
tires should be of the same
manufacture and design.
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The use of tire valves and valve
cores other than listed below
could cause tire deflation dur-
ing extreme high speed riding.
Always use genuine parts or
their equivalent for replace-
ment.
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Be sure to install the valve caps
securely, as these are important
to prevent air pressure leakage
during extreme high speed
riding.
@
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WARNING
@ This motorcycle is fitted with super
high-speed running tires. The fol-
lowing points must be observed in
order for you to make fully effective
use of these tires.l
Never fail to use the specified
tires in tire replacement. Other
tires may have a danger of
bursting at super high-speeds.
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New tires have a relatively low
grip on the road surface until
they have been slightly worn.
Therefore, approximately 100 km
should be traveled at normal
speed before any high-speed
riding is done.
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Before any high-speed runs, the
tires should be warmed-up suf-
ficiently.
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Always inflate to the correct tire
pressure according to the oper-
ating conditions.
@
FRONT
Manufacturer Size Type
Dunlop 120/70ZR17 (58W) D207F
Bridgestone 120/70ZR17 (58W) BT57F
Michelin 120/70ZR17 (58W) MACADAM90X
REAR
Manufacturer Size Type
Dunlop 180/55ZR17 (73W) D207
Bridgestone 180/55ZR17 (73W) BT57R
Michelin 180/55ZR17 (73W) MACADAM90X
Type
Tire valve TR412
Valve core #9000A (original)

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WheelsTo ensure maximum performance,
long service, and safe operation, note
the following:l
Always inspect the wheels before
a ride. Check for cracks, bends, or
warpage of the wheels. If any ab-
normal condition exists in a wheel,
consult a Yamaha dealer. Do not
attempt even small repairs to the
wheel. If a wheel is deformed or
cracked, it must be replaced.
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Tires and wheels should be bal-
anced whenever either one is
changed or replaced. Failure to
have a wheel balanced can result
in poor performance, adverse han-
dling characteristics, and short-
ened tire life.
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Ride at moderate speeds after
changing a tire since the tire sur-
face must first be broken in for it to
develop its optimal characteristics.
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Rear brake pedal height
adjustmentThe top of the brake pedal should be
positioned 40 mm below the top of the
footrest. If not, ask a Yamaha dealer to
adjust it.
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WARNING
@ A soft or spongy feeling in the brake
pedal can indicate the presence of
air in the brake system. This air
must be removed by bleeding the
brake system before the motorcycle
is operated. Air in the system will
cause greatly diminished braking
capability and can result in loss of
control and an accident. Have a
Yamaha dealer inspect and bleed
the system if necessary. @
a. Brake pedal height

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Steering inspectionPeriodically inspect the condition of the
steering. Worn out or loose steering
bearings may be dangerous. Place a
stand under the engine to raise the
front wheel off the ground. Hold the
lower end of the front forks and try to
move them forward and backward. If
any free play can be felt, ask a Yamaha
dealer to inspect and adjust the steer-
ing. Inspection is easier if the front
wheel is removed.
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WARNING
@ Securely support the motorcycle so
there is no danger of it falling over. @
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Wheel bearingsIf there is play in the front or rear wheel
hub or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer in-
spect the wheel bearings.
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BatteryThis motorcycle is equipped with a
sealed-type battery. Therefore it is not
necessary to check the electrolyte or fill
the battery with distilled water.l
If the battery seems to have dis-
charged, consult a Yamaha deal-
er.
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If the motorcycle is equipped with
optional electrical accessories, the
battery tends to discharge more
quickly, so be sure to recharge it
periodically.