
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
7-35
7
EAU02990*
Troubleshooting charts
EW000125
WARNING
@ Never check the fuel system while smoking or in the vicinity of an open flame. @
Check if there is fuel
in the fuel tank.1. Fuel
Enough fuel.
No fuel.
Go to compression check.
Supply fuel.
Engine doesn’t start, go to compression check.
Use the electric starter.2. Compression
There is compression.
No compression.
Go to ignition check.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect.
Remove spark plugs
and check electrodes.3. Ignition
Wet.
Dry.
Wipe clean with dry cloth and correct
spark gap or replace spark plugs.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect.
Engine doesn’t start, ask a Yamaha
dealer to inspect.Engine doesn’t start, go to battery
check.Open throttle half-way and start
the engine.
Use the electric starter.4. Battery
Engine turns over
quickly.
Engine turns over
slowly.
Battery good.Check connections or
recharge.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
7-36
7
Engine overheating
EW000070
WARNING
@ Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may be blown
out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Open the radiator cap as follows. Wait until the engine has
cooled. Remove the radiator cap stopper by removing the screw. Place a thick rag like a towel over the radiator cap
and slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the detent. This procedure allows any residual pressure to escape.
When the hissing sound has stopped, press down on the cap while turning counterclockwise and remove it. @NOTE:@ If it is difficult to get the recommended coolant, tap water can be temporarily used, provided that it is changed to the recom-
mended coolant as soon as possible. @
Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
reservoir tank and/or radiator.
Level is OK.Level is low, check the
cooling system for leakage.
No
leakage.Leakage.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect
and repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See NOTE.)
Restart the engine. If the engine overheats again, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect and repair the cooling system.
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
8-3
8After riding in the rain, near the sea or
on salt-sprayed roadsSince sea salt or salt sprayed on the
roads in the winter are extremely corro-
sive in combination with water, carry
out the following steps after each ride
in the rain, near the sea or on salt-
sprayed roads. (Salt sprayed in the
winter may remain on the roads well
into spring.)
1. Clean your motorcycle with cold
water and soap after the engine
has cooled down.
ECA00012
CAUTION:@ Do not use warm water since it in-
creases the corrosive action of the
salt. @2. Be sure to apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray on all (even chrome-
and nickel-plated) metal surfaces
to prevent corrosion.After cleaning
1. Dry the motorcycle with a chamois
or an absorbing cloth.
2. Use a chrome polish to shine
chrome, aluminum and stainless-
steel parts, including the exhaust
system. (Even the thermally in-
duced discoloring of stainless-
steel exhaust systems can be re-
moved through polishing.)
3. To prevent corrosion, it is recom-
mended to apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray on all (even chrome-
and nickel-plated) metal surfaces.
4. Use spray oil as a universal clean-
er to remove any remaining dirt.
5. Touch up minor paint damage
caused by stones, etc.
6. Wax all painted surfaces.
7. Let the motorcycle dry completely
before storing it or covering it.
EWA00001
WARNING
@ Make sure that there is no oil or wax
on the brakes and tires. If neces-
sary, clean the brake discs and lin-
ings with a regular brake disc
cleaner or acetone, and wash the
tires with warm water and mild soap.
Then, carefully test the motorcycle
for its braking performance and cor-
nering behavior. @
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
8-5
8a. Remove the spark plug caps and
spark plugs.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil
into each spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug caps onto the
spark plugs and place the spark
plugs on the cylinder head so that
the electrodes are grounded. (This
will limit sparking during the next
step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times
with the starter. (This will coat the
cylinder walls with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug caps from
the spark plugs, install the spark
plugs and then the spark plug
caps.
EWA00003
WARNING
@ When turning the engine over, be
sure to ground the spark plug elec-
trodes to prevent damage or injury
from sparking. @
6. Lubricate all control cables and
the pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the sidestand/
centerstand.
7. Check and, if necessary, correct
the tire air pressure, then raise the
motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
8. Cover up the muffler outlets with
plastic bags to prevent moisture
from entering.9. Remove the battery and fully
charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and recharge it once a
month. Do not store the battery in
an excessively cold or warm place
(less than 0 °C or more than
30 °C). For more information, see
“Battery storage” in the chapter
“PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIRS”.
NOTE:@ Make any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle. @
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9-1
9
EAU01038
9-SPECIFICATIONSSpecifications
Model XVZ1300TF
Dimensions
Overall length 2,705 mm
Overall width 900 mm
Overall height 1,565 mm (except for D)
1,380 mm (for D)
Seat height 750 mm
Wheelbase 1,705 mm
Minimum ground clearance 155 mm
Minimum turning radius 3,500 mm
Basic weight (with oil and full
fuel tank)
394 kg
Engine
Engine type Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement V-type 4-cylinder
Displacement 1,294 cm
3
Bore ´ stroke 79 ´ 66 mm
Compression ratio 10:1
Starting system Electric starter
Lubrication system Wet sumpEngine oil
Ty p e
Recommended engine oil
classification API Service SE, SF, SG type or
higher
Quantity
Periodic oil change 3.5 L
With oil filter replacement 3.7 L
Total amount 4.3 L
-20˚ -10˚ 0˚
10˚20˚ 30˚
40˚50˚C
SAE 10W/30
SAE 15W/40SAE 20W/40SAE 20W/50
SAE 10W/40
CAUTION:Be sure to use motor oils that do not contain anti-friction
modifiers. Passenger car motor oils (often labeled
“Energy Conserving”) contain anti-friction additives which
will cause clutch and/or starter clutch slippage, resulting in
reduced component life and poor engine performance.
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SPECIFICATIONS
9-4
9
Headlight typeQuar tz bulb (halogen)
Bulb voltage, wattage ´ quantity
Headlight 12 V, 60/55 W ´ 1
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21 W ´ 1
Turn signal light 12 V, 21 W ´ 4
Auxiliary light 12 V, 4 W ´ 1
Licence light 12 V, 5 W ´ 2
Neutral indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
High beam indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
Oil level indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
Turn indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 2
Fuel level indicator light 14 V, 3 W ´ 1
Coolant temperature indicator
light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
Engine trouble indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
Overdrive indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
Cruise control “SET” indicator
light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
Cruise control “RES” indicator
light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
Cruise control “ON” indicator
light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1Audio system amplifier
Output power
Speaker 14 W ´ 4
Headset 1 W ´ 2
Auto-volume range 5 steps
Output impedance
Speaker 4 W
Headset 8 W ~ 16 W
Fuses
Main fuse 30 A
Headlight fuse 15 A
Signaling system fuse 15 A
Ignition fuse 10 A
Radiator fan fuse 10 A
Odometer fuse 10 A
Cruise control fuse 10 A
Carburetor heater fuse 10 A
Audio system fuse 10 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse 5 A
Auxiliary DC terminal fuse 5 A
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11-INDEXAAir filters................................................. 7-15
Antitheft alarm (optional) ..........................3-8
Auxiliary audio source operation ............ 4-17
Auxiliary DC jack and terminal ............... 3-23BBattery ................................................... 7-29
Brake and clutch lever lubrication........... 7-27
Brake and shift pedal lubrication ............ 7-27
Brake fluid replacement ......................... 7-26
Brake light switch adjustment ................. 7-24CCarburetor adjustment ........................... 7-17
Care.........................................................8-1
Cassette deck operation ..........................4-8
CD changer (optional) operation ............ 4-16
Checking the front and
rear brake pads ................................... 7-25
Clutch lever ............................................ 3-10
Clutch lever free play adjustment ........... 7-22
Controls/Instruments ................................2-3
Control unit ..............................................4-3
Coolant .................................................. 7-14
Coolant temperature indicator light...........3-4
Cowling A .................................................. 7-6
Cowling B .................................................. 7-7
Cowling and panel removal and
installation .............................................7-6
Cruise control indicator lights ...................3-4
Cruise control switches .......................... 3-10
Cruise control system ..............................3-7
DDimmer switch ......................................... 3-9EEngine break-in ....................................... 6-4
Engine oil .............................................. 7-11
Engine stop switch................................. 3-10
Engine trouble indicator light.................... 3-4FFinal gear oil .......................................... 7-13
Front brake lever ................................... 3-11
Front brake lever free play
adjustment .......................................... 7-23
Front fork adjustment............................. 3-19
Front fork inspection .............................. 7-28
Fuel ....................................................... 3-13
Fuel cock ............................................... 3-14
Fuel gauge .............................................. 3-9
Fuel level indicator light ........................... 3-4
Fuel tank breather hose ......................... 3-13
Fuel tank cap ......................................... 3-12
Fuse replacement.................................. 7-31GGive safety the right of way ..................... 1-1HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-9
Cruise control switches .................... 3-10
Dimmer switch ................................... 3-9
Engine stop switch ........................... 3-10
Horn switch ........................................ 3-9
Light switch ...................................... 3-10
Pass switch ........................................ 3-9
Start switch .......................................3-10
Turn signal switch ...............................3-9
Headlight bulb replacement....................7-32
Headsets (optional) ..................................4-2
Helmet holders .......................................3-16
High beam indicator light ..........................3-3
Horn switch ..............................................3-9
IIdentification number records .................10-1
Idle speed adjustment ............................7-17
Indicator lights ..........................................3-3
Coolant temperature indicator light .....3-4
Cruise control indicator lights ..............3-4
Engine trouble indicator light ...............3-4
Fuel level indicator light ......................3-4
High beam indicator light ....................3-3
Neutral indicator light ..........................3-4
Oil level indicator light .........................3-3
Overdrive indicator light ......................3-4
Turn indicator lights ............................3-3
Inspecting the brake fluid level ...............7-25KKey identification number .......................10-1LLeft view...................................................2-1
License light bulb replacement ...............7-34
Light switch ............................................3-10
Location of parts ......................................4-1MMain switch/steering lock .........................3-1
Making basic settings ...............................4-4
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INDEX
Making mode settings.............................. 4-5
Model label ............................................ 10-2NNeutral indicator light ............................... 3-4OOil level indicator light .............................. 3-3
Overdrive indicator light ........................... 3-4PPanel C ................................................... 7-8
Panel D ................................................... 7-8
Panel E.................................................... 7-9
Parking .................................................... 6-5
Pass switch ............................................. 3-9
Periodic maintenance and lubrication ...... 7-3
Pre-operation check list ............................ 5-1RRadio operation ..................................... 4-12
Rear brake pedal ................................... 3-11
Rear brake pedal height adjustment ...... 7-23
Rear shock absorber adjustment ........... 3-21
Recommended shift points
(for Switzerland only)............................. 6-4
Rider seat .............................................. 3-15
Right view................................................ 2-2SSaddlebags and travel trunk .................. 3-17
Shifting .................................................... 6-3
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-11
Sidestand .............................................. 3-21
Sidestand/clutch switch operation
check .................................................. 3-22
Sidestand lubrication ............................. 7-28
Spark plug inspection ............................ 7-10
Specifications .......................................... 9-1
Speedometer .......................................... 3-5
Starter (choke) knob.............................. 3-15
Starting a warm engine ........................... 6-3
Starting the engine .................................. 6-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-10
Steering inspection................................ 7-29
Storage ................................................... 8-4TThrottle cable free play inspection ......... 7-18
Tips for reducing fuel consumption .......... 6-4
Tires...................................................... 7-19
Tool kit .................................................... 7-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 7-34
Troubleshooting charts .......................... 7-35
Turn indicator lights ................................. 3-3
Turn signal and tail/brake light bulb
replacement ........................................ 7-33
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-9VValve clearance adjustment .................. 7-18
Vehicle identification number................. 10-1WWheels .................................................. 7-21
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