2001 YAMAHA XJR 1300 warning

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
7-3
7After cleaning
1. Dry the motorcycle with a chamois
or an absorbing cloth.
2. Immediately dry the drive chain
and lubricate it to prevent it from
rusting.
3. 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.)
4. To prevent corrosion, it is recom-
mended to apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray on all metal,
including chrome- and nickel-plat-
ed, surfaces.
5. Use spray oil as a universal clean-
er to remove any remaining dirt.
6. Touch up minor paint damage
caused by stones, etc.
7. Wax all painted surfaces.
8. Let the motorcycle dry completely
before storing or covering it.
EWA00001
WARNING
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Make sure that there is no oil or
wax on the brakes or tires. If
necessary, clean the brake
discs and brake linings with a
regular brake disc cleaner or ac-
etone, and wash the tires with
warm water and a mild deter-
gent.
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Before operating the motor-
cycle test its braking perfor-
mance and cornering behavior.
_
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CAUTION:_ l
Apply spray oil and wax spar-
ingly and make sure to wipe off
any excess.
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Never apply oil or wax to any
rubber and plastic parts, but
treat them with a suitable care
product.
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Avoid using abrasive polishing
compounds as they will wear
away the paint.
_NOTE:_ Consult a Yamaha dealer for advice on
what products to use. _
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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7
Storage Short-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover.
ECA00014
CAUTION:_ l
Storing the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated room or cover-
ing it with a tarp, while it is still
wet, will allow water and humid-
ity to seep in and cause rust.
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To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chemi-
cals are stored.
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Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for
several months:
1. Follow all the instructions in the
“Care” section of this chapter.
2. For motorcycles equipped with a
fuel cock that has an “OFF” posi-
tion: Turn the fuel cock lever to
“OFF”.
3. Drain the carburetor float chamber
by loosening the drain bolt; this will
prevent fuel deposits from building
up. Pour the drained fuel into the
fuel tank.
4. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
5. Perform the following steps to pro-
tect the cylinders, piston rings, etc.
from corrosion.a. 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 then place the
spark plugs on the cylinder head
so that the electrodes are ground-
ed. (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, and then install
the spark plugs and the spark plug
caps.
EWA00003
WARNING
_ To prevent damage or injury from
sparking, make sure to ground the
spark plug electrodes while turning
the engine over. _
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SPECIFICATIONS
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8
Bulb voltage, wattage ´ quantity
Headlight 12 V, 60/55 W ´ 1
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21 W ´ 2
Auxiliary light 12 V, 4 W ´ 1
Turn signal light 12 V, 21 W ´ 4
Meter lighting 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 4
Neutral indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
High beam indicator light 12 V, 3.4 W ´ 1
Oil level warning light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
Turn signal indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 2
Fuses
Main fuse 30 A
Headlight fuse 15 A
Signaling system fuse 15 A
Ignition fuse 7.5 A
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INDEXAAir filter element, cleaning ...................... 6-11
Anti-theft alarm ........................................3-3BBattery ................................................... 6-27
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ............................................ 6-24
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ............................................ 6-24
Brake fluid, changing ............................. 6-20
Brake fluid level, checking...................... 6-19
Brake lever...............................................3-7
Brake light switch (rear), adjusting ......... 6-18
Brake pads, checking............................. 6-19
Brake pedal..............................................3-7
Brake pedal position, adjusting .............. 6-17CCables, checking and lubricating............ 6-23
Carburetors, adjusting............................ 6-12
Care.........................................................7-1
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating ..................................... 6-25
Clutch lever ..............................................3-5
Conversion table ......................................8-5DDimmer switch .........................................3-4
Drive chain, lubricating ........................... 6-22
Drive chain slack .................................... 6-21
Adjusting .......................................... 6-21
Checking .......................................... 6-21
EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-4
Engine oil and oil filter element ................ 6-7
Engine stop switch................................... 3-5FFront fork, adjusting ............................... 3-12
Front fork, checking ............................... 6-25
Fuel ......................................................... 3-9
Fuel cock ................................................. 3-9
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ......... 5-4
Fuel gauge .............................................. 3-4
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-8
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-29HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-4
Headlight bulb, replacing ....................... 6-29
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-11
High beam indicator light ......................... 3-2
Horn switch ............................................. 3-4IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Idling speed, adjusting ........................... 6-13
Ignition circuit cut-off system.................. 3-16
Indicator and warning lights ..................... 3-2KKey identification number ........................ 9-1LLight switch.............................................. 3-5
Luggage strap holders ........................... 3-15
MMain switch/steering lock .........................3-1
Model label ..............................................9-2NNeutral indicator light ...............................3-2OOil level warning light ...............................3-2PPanel, removing and installing..................6-5
Parking.....................................................5-5
Part locations ...........................................2-1
Pass switch ..............................................3-4
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ......................................................6-2
Pre-operation check list ............................4-1SSafety information ....................................1-1
Seat .......................................................3-11
Shifting .....................................................5-3
Shift pedal ................................................3-6
Shift points (for Switzerland only) .............5-3
Shock absorber assemblies,
adjusting ............................................... 3-13
Sidestand ...............................................3-15
Spark plugs, checking ..............................6-6
Specifications ...........................................8-1
Speedometer unit.....................................3-3
Starter (choke) lever...............................3-10
Starting a cold engine ..............................5-1
Starting a warm engine ............................5-2
Start switch ..............................................3-5
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