2002 YAMAHA XJR 1300 brake light

DESCRIPTION
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Right view10. Tail/brake light (page 6-31)
11. Luggage strap holders (page 3-16)
12. Shock absorber assembly spring preload
adjusting rings (page 3-15)
13. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1)
14. Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-19)
15. Fuses (page 6-29)16. Air filter element (page 6-11)
17. Fuel tank (page 3-8)
18. Front brake fluid reservoir (page 6-19)
19. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt (page 3-14)
20. Headlight (page 6-29)
21. Engine oil filler cap (page 6-8)
22. Engine oil level check window (page 6-8)
23. Brake pedal (page 3-7)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Main switch/steering lock ..................................... 3-1
Indicator and warning lights ................................. 3-2
Speedometer unit ................................................ 3-3
Tachometer .......................................................... 3-3
Fuel gauge ........................................................... 3-3
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .................................... 3-4
Handlebar switches ............................................. 3-4
Clutch lever .......................................................... 3-5
Shift pedal ............................................................ 3-6
Brake lever ........................................................... 3-7
Brake pedal .......................................................... 3-7
Fuel tank cap ....................................................... 3-8
Fuel ...................................................................... 3-9Fuel tank breather hose .................................... 3-10
Fuel cock ........................................................... 3-10
Starter (choke) lever .......................................... 3-11
Seat ................................................................... 3-11
Helmet holder .................................................... 3-12
Storage compartment ....................................... 3-13
Adjusting the front fork ...................................... 3-13
Adjusting the shock absorber assemblies ......... 3-15
Luggage strap holders ...................................... 3-16
Sidestand .......................................................... 3-17
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............................. 3-17
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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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 chainCheck chain slack.
Adjust if necessary.
Check chain condition.
Lubricate if necessary.6-21,6-23
Wheels and tiresCheck for damage.
Check tire condition and tread depth.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.6-14-6-17
Brake and shift pedalsMake sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary.6-24
Brake and clutch leversMake sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.6-24
Centerstand, sidestandMake sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pivots if necessary.6-25
Chassis fastenersMake sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
Tighten if necessary.—
Instruments, lights, signals
and switchesCheck operation.
Correct if necessary.—
Sidestand switchCheck operation of ignition circuit cut-off system.
If system is defective, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle.3-16 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
Cast 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 and clutch fluid levels ......... 6-19
Changing the brake and clutch fluids ................. 6-21
Drive chain slack ................................................ 6-21
Lubricating the drive chain ................................. 6-23
Checking and lubricating the cables .................. 6-23Checking and lubricating the throttle
grip and cable ................................................. 6-24
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 a 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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EAU04408
NOTE:_

The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.


Hydraulic brake and clutch service
Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake and clutch fluid levels.
Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers as well as clutch master
and release cylinders, and change the brake and clutch fluids.
Replace the brake and clutch hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
_23 Engine oil filter elementReplace.√√√
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*Front and rear brake
switchesCheck operation.√√√√√ √
25 Moving parts and cablesLubricate.√√√√ √
26*Lights, signals and
switchesCheck operation.
Adjust headlight beam.√√√√√ √ 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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EW000109
WARNING
_ A soft or spongy feeling in the brake
pedal can indicate the presence of
air in the hydraulic system. If there
is air in the hydraulic system, have a
Yamaha dealer bleed the system be-
fore operating the motorcycle. Air in
the hydraulic system will diminish
the braking performance, which
may result in loss of control and an
accident. _
EAU01756
Rear brake light switch
adjustment The rear brake light switch, which is ac-
tivated by the brake pedal, is properly
adjusted when the brake light comes
on just before braking takes effect. If
necessary, adjust the brake light switch
as follows.
1. Remove panel A. (See page 6-5
for panel removal and installation
procedures.)2. Turn the adjusting nut while hold-
ing the rear brake light switch in
place. To make the brake light
come on earlier, turn the adjusting
nut in direction
a. To make the
brake light come on later, turn the
adjusting nut in direction
b.
3. Install the panel.
1. Rear brake light switch
2. Rear brake light switch adjusting nut
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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EAU04411
Replacing a tail/brake light
bulb 1. Remove the seat. (See page 3-11 for
seat removal and installation proce-
dures.)
2. Remove the socket (together with the
bulb) by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Remove the defective bulb by push-
ing it in and turning it counterclock-
wise.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clockwise
until it stops.
5. Install the socket (together with the
bulb) by turning it clockwise.
6. Install the seat.
EAU03497
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb 1. Remove the turn signal light lens
by removing the screw.2. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the
screw.
ECA00065
CAUTION:_ Do not overtighten the screw, other-
wise the lens may break. _
1. Tail/brake light bulb socket
1. Screw
1. Turn signal light bulb
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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Do not use any harsh chemical
products on plastic parts. Be
sure to avoid using cloths or
sponges which have been in
contact with strong or abrasive
cleaning products, solvent or
thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust re-
movers or inhibitors, brake flu-
id, antifreeze or electrolyte.


Do not use high-pressure wash-
ers or steam-jet cleaners since
they cause water seepage and
deterioration in the following ar-
eas: seals (of wheel and swing-
arm bearings, fork and brakes),
electric components (couplers,
connectors, instruments,
switches and lights), breather
hoses and vents.


For motorcycles equipped with
a windshield: Do not use strong
cleaners or hard sponges as
they will cause dulling or
scratching. Some cleaning
compounds for plastic may
leave scratches on the wind-
shield. Test the product on a
small hidden part of the wind-
shield to make sure that it does
not leave any marks. If the wind-
shield is scratched, use a quali-
ty plastic polishing compound
after washing.
_After normal useRemove dirt with warm water, a mild
detergent, and a soft, clean sponge,
and then rinse thoroughly with clean
water. Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush
for hard-to-reach areas. Stubborn dirt
and insects will come off more easily if
the area is covered with a wet cloth for
a few minutes before cleaning.After riding in the rain, near the sea or
on salt-sprayed roadsSince sea salt or salt sprayed on roads
during winter are extremely corrosive in
combination with water, carry out the
following steps after each ride in the
rain, near the sea or on salt-sprayed
roads.NOTE:_ Salt sprayed on roads in the winter may
remain well into spring. _1. Clean the motorcycle with cold
water and a mild detergent, after
the engine has cooled down.
ECA00012
CAUTION:_ Do not use warm water since it in-
creases the corrosive action of the
salt. _2. After drying the motorcycle, apply
a corrosion protection spray on all
metal, including chrome- and nick-
el-plated, surfaces to prevent cor-
rosion.
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