2001 YAMAHA XJR 1300 wheel bolts

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. _
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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
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6
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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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Front wheel To remove the front wheel
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WARNING
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It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer service the wheel.
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Securely support the motor-
cycle so that there is no danger
of it falling over.
_1. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand.
2. Disconnect the speedometer ca-
ble from the front wheel.3. Remove the brake hose holders
by removing the bolts.
4. Remove the brake calipers by re-
moving the bolts.
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CAUTION:_ Do not pull the brake lever after the
brake caliper has been removed,
otherwise the brake pads will be
forced shut. _
5. Loosen the front wheel axle pinch
bolt, then the wheel axle.
6. Pull the wheel axle out, and then
remove the wheel.
1. Speedometer cable
1. Bolt (´ 3)
2. Brake hose holder
3. Front brake caliperLeft
Right
1. Front wheel axle pinch bolt
2. Wheel axle
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To install the front wheel
1. Install the speedometer gear unit
into the wheel hub so that the pro-
jections mesh with the slots.2. Lift the wheel up between the fork
legs.
NOTE:_ Make sure that the slot in the speedom-
eter gear unit fits over the retainer on
the fork leg. _3. Insert the wheel axle.
4. Lower the front wheel so that it is
on the ground.
5. Push down hard on the handlebar
several times to check for proper
fork operation.
6. Install the brake calipers by install-
ing the bolts.
NOTE:_ Make sure that there is enough space
between the brake pads before install-
ing the brake calipers onto the brake
discs. _7. Install the brake hose holders by
installing the bolts.
8. Install the front wheel axle pinch
bolt, and then tighten the wheel
axle, pinch bolt and brake caliper
bolts to the specified torques.
9. Connect the speedometer cable.
1. Speedometer gear unit retainer
Tightening torques:
Wheel axle:
73 Nm (7.3 m·kg)
Front wheel axle pinch bolt:
19 Nm (1.9 m·kg)
Brake caliper bolt:
40 Nm (4.0 m·kg)
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Rear wheel To remove the rear wheel
EW000122
WARNING
_ l
It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer service the wheel.
l
Securely support the motor-
cycle so that there is no danger
of it falling over.
_1. Loosen the axle nut and the brake
caliper bolts.2. Disconnect the brake torque rod
from the brake caliper by removing
the nut and the bolt.
3. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand.
4. Remove the axle nut and the
brake caliper by removing the
bolts.
5. Loosen the locknut and drive
chain slack adjusting nut on each
side of the swingarm.
6. Push the wheel forward, and then
remove the drive chain from the
rear sprocket.
NOTE:_ The drive chain does not need to be
disassembled in order to remove and
install the rear wheel. _
1. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
2. Locknut
3. Axle nut
1. Wheel axle
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67. While supporting the brake caliper
bracket, pull the wheel axle out.
8. Remove the wheel.
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CAUTION:_ Do not apply the brake after the
wheel has been removed together
with the brake disc, otherwise the
brake pads will be forced shut. _
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To install the rear wheel
1. Insert the wheel axle through the
brake caliper bracket and wheel
from the right-hand side.
2. Install the drive chain onto the rear
sprocket, and then adjust the drive
chain slack. (See page 6-21 for
drive chain slack adjustment pro-
cedures.)
3. Connect the brake torque rod to
the brake caliper bracket by in-
stalling the bolt and the nut.
4. Install the brake caliper by install-
ing the bolts.NOTE:_ Make sure that there is enough space
between the brake pads before install-
ing the brake caliper onto the brake
disc. _5. Take the motorcycle off the cen-
terstand so that the rear wheel is
on the ground.
6. Tighten the axle nut, brake caliper
bolts and brake torque rod nut to
the specified torques.Tightening torques:
Axle nut:
150 Nm (15.0 m·kg)
Brake caliper bolt:
40 Nm (4.0 m·kg)
Brake torque rod nut:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kg)
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