2000 YAMAHA XJR 1300 wheel

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4-PRE-OPERATION CHECKSOwners are personally responsible for their vehicle’s condition. Your motorcycle’s vital functions can start to deteriorate
quickly and unexpectedly, even if it remains unused (for instance, if it is exposed to the elements). Any damage, fluid leak or
loss of tire pressure could have serious consequences. Therefore, it is very important that, in addition to a thorough visual in-
spection, you check the following points before each ride.
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PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Front brake
• Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
• Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.6-16 ~ 6-19
Rear brake
Clutch• Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
• Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.6-18
Throttle grip and housing• Check for smooth operation.
• Lubricate if necessary.6-12, 6-21
Engine oil• Check oil level.
• Fill with oil if necessary.6-7 ~ 6-10
Drive chain• Check chain slack and condition.
• Adjust if necessary.6-19 ~ 6-20
Wheels and tires• Check tire pressure, wear and damage.
• Replace if necessary.6-13 ~ 6-16
Control and meter cables• Check for smooth operation.
• Lubricate if necessary.6-20 ~ 6-21
Brake and shift pedal
shafts• Check for smooth operation.
• Lubricate if necessary.6-21
Brake and clutch lever
pivots• Check for smooth operation.
• Lubricate if necessary.6-21
Center and sidestand
pivot• Check for smooth operation.
• Lubricate if necessary.6-22

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Tool kit................................................................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication ................... 6-2
Panel removal and installation .............................. 6-5
Panel A ................................................................. 6-5
Spark plugs........................................................... 6-6
Engine oil .............................................................. 6-7
Air filter ............................................................... 6-10
Carburetor adjustment ........................................ 6-11
Idle speed adjustment ........................................ 6-11
Throttle cable free play inspection ...................... 6-12
Valve clearance adjustment ................................ 6-12
Tires .................................................................... 6-13
Wheels ................................................................ 6-16
Rear brake pedal height adjustment ................... 6-16
Brake light switch adjustment ............................. 6-17
Checking the front and rear brake pads.............. 6-17
Inspecting the brake fluid level............................ 6-18
Brake fluid replacement ...................................... 6-19
Drive chain slack check ...................................... 6-19
Drive chain slack adjustment .............................. 6-19Drive chain lubrication........................................ 6-20
Cable inspection and lubrication ........................ 6-20
Throttle cable and grip lubrication ...................... 6-21
Brake and shift pedal lubrication ........................ 6-21
Brake and clutch lever lubrication ...................... 6-21
Center and sidestand lubrication ....................... 6-22
Front fork inspection ........................................... 6-22
Steering inspection ............................................ 6-23
Wheel bearings .................................................. 6-23
Battery................................................................ 6-23
Fuse replacement .............................................. 6-25
Headlight bulb replacement ............................... 6-25
Tail/brake light bulb replacement ........................ 6-27
Turn signal light bulb replacement...................... 6-27
Front wheel removal ........................................... 6-28
Front wheel installation ...................................... 6-29
Rear wheel removal ........................................... 6-30
Rear wheel installation ....................................... 6-31
Troubleshooting .................................................. 6-31
Troubleshooting chart ......................................... 6-32

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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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

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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*Tires• Check tread depth and for damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.ÖÖ
11*Wheel bearings• Check bearing for looseness or damage.
• Replace if necessary. ÖÖ
12*Swingarm• Check swingarm pivoting point for play.
• Correct if necessary.
• Lubricate with molybdenum disulfide grease every 24,000 km or
24 months (whichever comes first).ÖÖ
13 Drive chain• Check chain slack.
• Adjust if necessary. Make sure that the rear wheel is properly
aligned.
• Clean and lubricate. Every 1,000 km and after washing the
motorcycle or riding in the rain
14*Steering bearings• Check bearing play and steering for roughness.
• Correct accordingly.
• Lubricate with lithium soap base grease every 24,000 km
or 24 months (whichever comes first).ÖÖ
15*Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
• Tighten if necessary.ÖÖ
16 Sidestand/centerstand• Check operation.
• Lubricate and repair if necessary.ÖÖ
17*Sidestand switch• Check operation.
• Replace if necessary.ÖÖÖ
18*Front fork• Check operation and for oil leakage.
• Correct accordingly.ÖÖ
19*Rear shock absorber
assemblies• Check operation and shock absorbers for oil leakage.
• Replace shock absorber assembly if necessary.ÖÖ NO. 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)

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6 Tire inspection
Always check the tires before operating
the motorcycle. If center tread depth
reaches the limit as shown, if the tire
has a nail or glass fragments in it, or if
the side wall is cracked, contact a
Yamaha dealer immediately and have
the tire replaced.
EW000095
WARNING
@ Operating the motorcycle with ex-
cessively worn tires decrease riding
stability and can lead to loss of con-
trol. Have excessively worn tires re-
placed by a Yamaha dealer
immediately. Brakes, tires, and relat-
ed wheel parts replacement should
be left to a Yamaha Service Techni-
cian. @CE-26ENOTE:@ These limits may be different by regula-
tion from country to country. If so, con-
form to the limits specified by the
regulations of your own country. @
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with tube-
less tires, tire valves and cast wheels.
1. Side wall
a. Tread depth
Minimum tire tread depth
(front and rear)1.6 mm
1. Tire valve
2. Valve core
3. Valve cap with seal

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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.
EW000109
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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Brake fluid replacementThe brake fluid should be replaced only
by trained Yamaha service personnel.
Have the Yamaha dealer replace the
following components during periodic
maintenance or when they are dam-
aged or leaking:l
oil seals (every two years)
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brake hoses (every four years)
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Drive chain slack checkNOTE:@ Spin the wheel several times and find
the tightest position of the chain. Check
and/or adjust the chain slack while it’s
in this tightest position. @Inspect the drive chain when the motor-
cycle is on the centerstand. Check the
slack at the position shown in the illus-
tration. Normal slack is approximately
20 ~ 30 mm. If the slack exceeds
30 mm, adjust.
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Drive chain slack adjustment1. Loosen the axle nut.
2. Loosen the locknuts on each side.
To tighten the chain, turn the chain
adjusting bolts in direction
a.
To loosen the chain, turn the ad-
justing bolts in direction
b and
push the wheel forward. Turn each
adjusting bolt exactly the same
amount to maintain correct axle
alignment. There are marks on
each side of the swingarm. Use
these marks to align the rear
wheel.
a. Chain slack
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting bolt
3. Axle nut
4. Alignment marks

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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.