OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5
Starting the engine ............................................................................ 5-1
Shifting .............................................................................................. 5-2
Recommended shift points (for Switzerland only) ............................. 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................................... 5-3
Engine break-in ................................................................................. 5-3
Parking .............................................................................................. 5-4
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-3
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Recommended shift points
(for Switzerland only) The recommended shift points during
acceleration are shown in the table be-
low.CF-01ENOTE:_ When shifting down two gears at a
time, reduce the speed accordingly
(e.g., down to 35 km/h when shifting
from 4th to 2nd gear). _
EAU04754
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption Fuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the following
tips to reduce fuel consumption:
Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
Do not rev the engine while shift-
ing down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the engine.
Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traf-
fic lights or at railroad crossings).
EAU01128
Engine break-in There is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1,600 km. For this rea-
son, you should read the following ma-
terial carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1,600 km. The various parts in the en-
gine wear and polish themselves to the
correct operating clearances. During
this period, prolonged full-throttle oper-
ation or any condition that might result
in engine overheating must be avoided.
Shift point
(km/h)
1st→2nd
2nd→3rd
3rd→4th
4th→5th23
36
50
60
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INDEXAABS (For FJR1300A only)...................... 3-13
ABS warning light
(For FJR1300A only) .............................3-5
Accessory box ....................................... 3-19
Air filter element, cleaning ...................... 6-15
Anti-theft alarm ........................................3-9
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing .................. 6-35BBattery ................................................... 6-31
Brake and clutch fluid levels,
checking .............................................. 6-23
Brake and clutch fluids, changing........... 6-25
Brake and clutch levers,
checking and lubricating ...................... 6-27
Brake and shift pedals,
checking and lubricating ...................... 6-26
Brake lever............................................. 3-12
Brake light switch (rear), adjusting ......... 6-22
Brake pads, checking............................. 6-22
Brake pedal............................................ 3-12
Brake pedal position, adjusting .............. 6-21CCables, checking and lubricating............ 6-25
Care.........................................................7-1
Catalytic converter ................................. 3-16
Centerstand and sidestand,
checking and lubricating ...................... 6-27
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-11
Clutch lever free play ............................. 6-21
Conversion table ..................................... 8-5
Coolant level, checking .......................... 6-13DDimmer switch ......................................... 3-9EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking ............... 6-16
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............... 6-9
Engine stop switch................................. 3-10
Engine trouble warning light .................... 3-5FFinal gear oil .......................................... 6-12
Front fork, adjusting ............................... 3-19
Front fork, checking ............................... 6-29
Fuel ....................................................... 3-15
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ......... 5-3
Fuel tank breather hose ......................... 3-16
Fuel tank cap ......................................... 3-14
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-32HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-9
Hazard switch ........................................ 3-10
Headlight bulb, replacing ....................... 6-33
High beam indicator light ......................... 3-5
Horn switch ............................................. 3-9
IIdentification numbers ..............................9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ..................3-24
Immobilizer system..................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light.............3-4
Indicator and warning lights......................3-4KKey identification number .........................9-1LLocks for optional side cases and
travel trunk ...........................................3-23MMain switch/steering lock .........................3-2
Model label ..............................................9-2
Multi-function display................................3-7NNeutral indicator light ...............................3-5OOil level warning light ...............................3-5PPanels, removing and installing ................6-5
Parking.....................................................5-4
Part locations ...........................................2-1
Pass switch ..............................................3-9
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .....................................6-2
Pre-operation check list ............................4-1
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