2003 YAMAHA XJR 1300 bulb

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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
Clutch lever free play ......................................... 6-17
Adjusting the brake pedal position ..................... 6-18
Rear brake light switch adjustment .................... 6-19
Checking the front and rear brake pads ............. 6-19
Checking the brake and clutch fluid levels ......... 6-20
Changing the brake and clutch fluids ................. 6-21
Drive chain slack ................................................ 6-22
Lubricating the drive chain ................................. 6-23
Checking and lubricating the cables .................. 6-24Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and
cable ............................................................... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the brake and
shift pedals ...................................................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers .................................................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the centerstand and
sidestand ......................................................... 6-25
Checking the front fork ...................................... 6-26
Checking the steering ....................................... 6-27
Checking the wheel bearings ............................ 6-27
Battery ............................................................... 6-28
Replacing the fuses .......................................... 6-29
Replacing the headlight bulb ............................. 6-30
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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EAU04189
Replacing the headlight bulb This motorcycle is equipped with a
quartz bulb headlight. If the headlight
bulb burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove the headlight unit by re-
moving the screws.2. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the bulb cover.3. Unhook the headlight bulb holder,
and then remove the defective
bulb.
EW000119
WARNING
_ Headlight bulbs get very hot. There-
fore, keep flammable products away
from a lit headlight bulb, and do not
touch the bulb until it has cooled
down. _4. Place a new headlight bulb into
position, and then secure it with
the bulb holder.
1. Screw (× 2)
1. Headlight coupler
2. Bulb cover
1. Headlight bulb holder
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EC000105
CAUTION:_ Do not touch the glass part of the
headlight bulb to keep it free from
oil, otherwise the transparency of
the glass, the luminosity of the bulb,
and the bulb life will be adversely af-
fected. Thoroughly clean off any dirt
and fingerprints on the headlight
bulb using a cloth moistened with
alcohol or thinner. _5. Install the headlight bulb cover,
and then connect the coupler.
6. Install the headlight unit by install-
ing the screws.
7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
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.
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Tail/brake light bulb socket
1. Screw
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6 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. _
EAU04412
Front wheel To remove the front wheel
EW000122
WARNING
_

It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer service the wheel.


Securely support the motor-
cycle so that there is no danger
of it falling over.
_1. Disconnect the speedometer ca-
ble from the front wheel.2. Remove the brake hose holders
by removing the bolts.
3. Remove the brake calipers by re-
moving the bolts.
ECA00047
CAUTION:_ Do not pull the brake lever after the
brake caliper has been removed,
otherwise the brake pads will be
forced shut. _
1. Turn signal light bulb
1. Speedometer cable
1. Bolt (× 3)
2. Brake hose holder
3. Front brake caliperLeft
Right
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-4
8
Battery
Model GT14B-4
Voltage, capacity 12 V, 12 Ah
Headlight typeHalogen bulb
Bulb voltage, wattage × quantity
Headlight 12 V, 60/55 W × 1
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21 W × 2
Auxiliary light 12 V, 4 W × 1
Turn signal light 12 V, 21 W × 4
Meter lighting 12 V, 1.7 W × 4
Neutral indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W × 1
High beam indicator light 12 V, 3.4 W × 1
Oil level warning light 12 V, 1.7 W × 1
Turn signal indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W × 2
Fuses
Main fuse 40 A
Headlight fuse 15 A
Signaling system fuse 15 A
Ignition fuse 15 A
Turn signal light fuse 15 A
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INDEXAAir filter element, cleaning ...................... 6-11
Anti-theft alarm ........................................3-4BBattery ................................................... 6-28
Brake and clutch fluid levels, checking ... 6-20
Brake and clutch fluids, changing........... 6-21
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ............................................ 6-25
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ............................................ 6-25
Brake lever...............................................3-7
Brake light switch (rear), adjusting ......... 6-19
Brake pads, checking............................. 6-19
Brake pedal..............................................3-7
Brake pedal position, adjusting .............. 6-18CCables, checking and lubricating............ 6-24
Carburetors, adjusting............................ 6-12
Care.........................................................7-1
Centerstand and sidestand,
checking and lubricating ...................... 6-25
Clutch lever ..............................................3-5
Clutch lever free play ............................. 6-17
Conversion table ......................................8-5DDimmer switch .........................................3-4
Drive chain, lubricating ........................... 6-23
Drive chain slack .................................... 6-22
Adjusting .......................................... 6-23
Checking .......................................... 6-22
EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-4
Engine idling speed ............................... 6-13
Engine oil and oil filter element ................ 6-7
Engine stop switch................................... 3-5FFront fork, adjusting ............................... 3-13
Front fork, checking ............................... 6-26
Fuel ......................................................... 3-9
Fuel cock ............................................... 3-10
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ......... 5-4
Fuel gauge .............................................. 3-3
Fuel tank breather hose ......................... 3-10
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-8
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-29HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-4
Hazard switch .......................................... 3-4
Headlight bulb, replacing ....................... 6-30
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-12
High beam indicator light ......................... 3-2
Horn switch ............................................. 3-4IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system.................. 3-17
Indicator and warning lights ..................... 3-2KKey identification number ........................ 9-1
LLight switch ..............................................3-5
Luggage strap holders ...........................3-16MMain switch/steering lock .........................3-1
Model label ..............................................9-2NNeutral indicator light ...............................3-2OOil level warning light ...............................3-2PPanel, removing and installing..................6-5
Parking.....................................................5-5
Part locations ...........................................2-1
Pass switch ..............................................3-4
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .....................................6-2
Pre-operation check list ............................4-1SSafety information ....................................1-1
Seat .......................................................3-11
Shifting .....................................................5-3
Shift pedal ................................................3-6
Shift points (for Switzerland only) .............5-3
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting ...3-15
Sidestand ...............................................3-17
Spark plugs, checking ..............................6-6
Specifications ...........................................8-1
Speedometer unit.....................................3-3
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INDEX
Starter (choke) lever .............................. 3-11
Starting a cold engine .............................. 5-1
Starting a warm engine ............................ 5-2
Start switch .............................................. 3-5
Steering, checking ................................. 6-27
Storage.................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment ............................ 3-13TTachometer ............................................. 3-3
Tail/brake light bulb, replacing ............... 6-31
Throttle cable free play, adjusting .......... 6-13
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating............................................ 6-24
Tires ...................................................... 6-14
Tool kit..................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting..................................... 6-36
Troubleshooting chart ............................ 6-37
Turn signal indicator lights ....................... 3-2
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............. 6-31
Turn signal switch .................................... 3-4VValve clearance, adjusting ..................... 6-14
Vehicle identification number ................... 9-1WWheel bearings, checking...................... 6-27
Wheel (front).......................................... 6-32
Installing........................................... 6-33
Removing......................................... 6-32
Wheel (rear) .......................................... 6-34
Installing........................................... 6-35
Removing......................................... 6-34
Wheels .................................................. 6-17
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