6
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Owner’s tool kit  .................................................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart ......... 6-2
Removing and installing panels  ........................... 6-5
Checking the spark plugs  .................................... 6-7
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge  .......................... 6-9
Final gear oil  ...................................................... 6-12
Checking the coolant level  ................................. 6-13
Cleaning the air filter element  ............................ 6-15
Checking the engine idling speed  ...................... 6-16
Adjusting the throttle cable free play  .................. 6-17
Adjusting the valve clearance  ............................ 6-17
Tires ................................................................... 6-17
Cast wheels  ....................................................... 6-20
Clutch lever free play  ......................................... 6-21
Adjusting the brake pedal position  ..................... 6-21
Adjusting the rear brake light switch  .................. 6-22
Checking the front and rear brake pads ............. 6-22
Checking the brake and clutch fluid levels  ......... 6-23
Changing the brake and clutch fluids ................. 6-25
Checking and lubricating the cables  .................. 6-25Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and 
cable ............................................................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the brake and 
shift pedals  ...................................................... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the brake and 
clutch levers  .................................................... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the centerstand and 
sidestand ......................................................... 6-27
Lubricating the swingarm pivots  ........................ 6-28
Checking the front fork  ...................................... 6-29
Checking the steering  ....................................... 6-29
Checking the wheel bearings  ............................ 6-30
Battery ............................................................... 6-31
Replacing the fuses  .......................................... 6-32
Replacing a headlight bulb  ................................ 6-33
Replacing an auxiliary light bulb  ....................... 6-35
Replacing a rear turn signal light bulb or 
a tail/brake light bulb  ....................................... 6-36
Troubleshooting ................................................. 6-36
Troubleshooting charts  ...................................... 6-37
U5JWE2.book  Page 1  Wednesday, November 6, 2002  3:32 PM 
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
E_5jwIX.fm  Page 1  Monday, November 11, 2002  10:01 AM