2001 YAMAHA XJR 1300 wheel

PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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4
NOTE:_ Pre-operation checks should be made each time the motorcycle is used. Such an inspection can be accomplished in a very
short time; and the added safety it assures is more than worth the time involved. _
EWA00033
WARNING
_ If any item in the Pre-operation check list is not working properly, have it inspected and repaired before operating
the motorcycle. _Drive chain• Check chain slack.
• Adjust if necessary.
• Check chain condition.
• Lubricate if necessary.6-21
Wheels and tires• Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.6-14-6-17
Brake and shift pedals• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary.6-24
Brake and clutch levers• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.6-24
Centerstand, sidestand• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pivots if necessary.6-25
Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
• Tighten if necessary.—
Instruments, lights, signals
and switches• Check operation.
• Correct if necessary.—
Sidestand switch• Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system.
• If system is defective, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle.3-15 ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Owner’s tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart ......... 6-2
Removing and installing the panel ....................... 6-5
Checking the spark plugs .................................... 6-6
Engine oil and oil filter element ............................ 6-7
Cleaning the air filter element ............................ 6-11
Adjusting the carburetors ................................... 6-12
Adjusting the engine idling speed ...................... 6-13
Adjusting the throttle cable free play .................. 6-13
Adjusting the valve clearance ............................ 6-14
Tires ................................................................... 6-14
Wheels ............................................................... 6-17
Adjusting the brake pedal position ..................... 6-17
Rear brake light switch adjustment .................... 6-18
Checking the front and rear brake pads ............. 6-19
Checking the brake fluid level ............................ 6-19
Changing the brake fluid .................................... 6-20
Drive chain slack ................................................ 6-21
Lubricating the drive chain ................................. 6-22
Checking and lubricating the cables .................. 6-23Checking and lubricating the throttle
grip and cable ................................................. 6-23
Checking and lubricating the brake and
shift pedals ...................................................... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers .................................................... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the centerstand and
sidestand ......................................................... 6-25
Checking the front fork ...................................... 6-25
Checking the steering ....................................... 6-26
Checking the wheel bearings ............................ 6-27
Battery ............................................................... 6-27
Replacing the fuses .......................................... 6-29
Replacing the headlight bulb ............................. 6-29
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ..................... 6-31
Replacing a turn signal light bulb ...................... 6-31
Front wheel ....................................................... 6-32
Rear wheel ........................................................ 6-34
Troubleshooting ................................................. 6-36
Troubleshooting chart ........................................ 6-37
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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9
*Brake hoses• Check for cracks or damage.ÖÖÖÖ Ö
• Replace. (See NOTE on page 6-4.) Every 4 years
10*Wheels• Check runout and for damage.ÖÖÖÖ
11*Tires• Check tread depth and for damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.ÖÖÖÖ
12*Wheel bearings• Check bearing for looseness or damage.ÖÖÖÖ
13*Swingarm• Check operation and for excessive play.ÖÖÖÖ
• Lubricate with molybdenum disulfide grease. Every 50,000 km
14 Drive chain• Check chain slack.
• 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.
15*Steering bearings• Check bearing play and steering for roughness.ÖÖÖÖÖ
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 20,000 km
16*Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.ÖÖÖÖ Ö
17 Sidestand/centerstand• Check operation.
• Lubricate.ÖÖÖÖ Ö
18*Sidestand switch• Check operation.ÖÖÖÖÖ Ö
19*Front fork• Check operation and for oil leakage.ÖÖÖÖ
20*Rear shock absorber
assemblies• Check operation and shock absorbers for oil leakage.ÖÖÖÖ
21*Carburetors• Check starter (choke) operation.
• Adjust engine idling speed and synchronization.ÖÖÖÖÖ Ö
22 Engine oil• Change.ÖÖÖÖÖ Ö NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (´1,000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
1 10203040
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6
EW000079
WARNING
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Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Besides
being illegal, operating the
motorcycle with excessively
worn tires decreases riding sta-
bility and can lead to loss of
control.
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The replacement of all wheel-
and brake-related parts, includ-
ing the tires, should be left to a
Yamaha dealer, who has the
necessary professional knowl-
edge and experience.
_
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with cast
wheels and tubeless tires with valves.
EW000080
WARNING
_ l
The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and de-
sign, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the motor-
cycle cannot be guaranteed.
l
After extensive tests, only the
tires listed below have been ap-
proved for this model by
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
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Always make sure that the valve
caps are securely installed to
prevent air pressure leakage.
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Use only the tire valves and
valve cores listed below to
avoid tire deflation during a
high-speed ride.
_CE-10E
CE-14E
1. Tire air valve
2. Valve core
3. Valve cap with seal
FRONT
Manufacturer Size Model
Dunlop 120/70ZR17 (58W) D207F
Bridgestone 120/70ZR17 (58W) BT57F
Michelin 120/70ZR17 (58W) MACADAM90X
REAR
Manufacturer Size Model
Dunlop 180/55ZR17 (73W) D207
Bridgestone 180/55ZR17 (73W) BT57R
Michelin 180/55ZR17 (73W) MACADAM90X
FRONT & REAR
Tire air valve TR412
Valve core #9000A (original)
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EAU00684
WARNING
_ This motorcycle is fitted with su-
per-high-speed tires. Note the fol-
lowing points in order to make the
most efficient use of these tires.l
Use only the specified replace-
ment tires. Other tires may run
the danger of bursting at super
high speeds.
l
Brand-new tires can have a rela-
tively poor grip on certain road
surfaces until they have been
“broken in”. Therefore, it is ad-
visable before doing any
high-speed riding to ride con-
servatively for approximately
100 km after installing a new
tire.
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The tires must be warmed up
before a high-speed run.
l
Always adjust the tire air pres-
sure according to the operating
conditions.
_
EAU00687
Wheels To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the following points
regarding the specified wheels.l
The wheel rims should be checked
for cracks, bends or warpage be-
fore each ride. If any damage is
found, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the wheel. Do not attempt
even the smallest repair to the
wheel. A deformed or cracked
wheel must be replaced.
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The wheel should be balanced
whenever either the tire or wheel
has been changed or replaced. An
unbalanced wheel can result in
poor performance, adverse han-
dling characteristics, and a 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 characteris-
tics.
EAU00712
Adjusting the brake pedal
position The top of the brake pedal should be
positioned approximately 40 mm below
the top of the footrest as shown. Peri-
odically check the brake pedal position
and, if necessary, have a Yamaha
dealer adjust it.a. Distance between brake pedal and footrest
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EAU00745
Drive chain slack The drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
To check the drive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position.
3. Spin the rear wheel several times
to locate the tightest portion of the
drive chain.
4. Measure the drive chain slack as
shown.
5. If the drive chain slack is incorrect,
adjust it as follows.
EAU03608
To adjust the drive chain slack
1. Loosen the axle nut and the lock-
nut on each side of the swingarm.
2. To tighten the drive chain, turn the
adjusting bolt on each side of the
swingarm in direction
a. To loos-
en the drive chain, turn the adjust-
ing bolt on each side of the
swingarm in direction
b, and then
push the rear wheel forward.
a. Drive chain slack
Drive chain slack:
20–30 mm
1. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
2. Locknut
3. Axle nut
4. Alignment marks
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6
NOTE:_ Using the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both chain pullers are in the same posi-
tion for proper wheel alignment. _
EC000096
CAUTION:_ Improper drive chain slack will over-
load the engine as well as other vital
parts of the motorcycle and can lead
to chain slippage or breakage. To
prevent this from occurring, keep
the drive chain slack within the
specified limits. _3. Tighten the locknuts, and then
tighten the axle nut to the specified
torque.
EAU03006
Lubricating the drive chain The drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or
wet areas. Service the drive chain as
follows.
EC000097
CAUTION:_ The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle or
riding in the rain. _1. Clean the drive chain with kero-
sene and a small soft brush.
ECA00053
CAUTION:_ To prevent damaging the O-rings,
do not clean the drive chain with
steam cleaners, high-pressure
washers or inappropriate solvents. _2. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive
chain with a special O-ring chain
lubricant.
ECA00052
CAUTION:_ Do not use engine oil or any other
lubricants for the drive chain, as
they may contain substances that
could damage the O-rings. _
Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
150 Nm (15.0 m·kg)
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6 To check the operation
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
EC000098
CAUTION:_ If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it. _
EAU00794
Checking the steering Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the pe-
riodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place a stand under the engine to
raise the front wheel off the
ground.
EW000115
WARNING
_ Securely support the motorcycle so
that there is no danger of it falling
over. _
2. Hold the lower ends of the front
fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steer-
ing.
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