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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
7-4
74. Lubricate all control cables and the
pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the side-
stand/centerstand.
5. Check and, if necessary, correct
the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
6. Cover the muffler outlets with plas-
tic bags to prevent moisture from
entering them.
7. Remove the battery and fully
charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a month.
Do not store the battery in an ex-
cessively cold or warm place (less
than 0 °C [30 °F] or more than 30
°C [90 °F]). For more information
on storing the battery, see page
6-27.
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
5th:
26/28 (0.929)
Chassis:Frame type:
Diamond
Caster angle:
26.0 °
Trail:
109.0 mm (4.29 in)Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Manufacturer/model:
METZELER/MEZ4J FRONT
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/BT020F NRear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
180/55 ZR17M/C (73W)
Manufacturer/model:
METZELER/MEZ4J
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/BT020R NLoading:Maximum load:
FJR1300 201 kg (443 lb)
FJR1300A 194 kg (428 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and 
accessories)
Tire air pressure (measured on cold 
tires):Loading condition:
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²)
Loading condition:
FJR1300 90–201 kg (198–443 lb)
FJR1300A 90–194 kg (198–428 lb)
Front:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
290 kPa (42 psi) (2.90 kgf/cm²)
High-speed riding:
Front:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²)Front wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
17M/C x MT3.50Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
17M/C x MT5.50Front brake:Type:
Dual disc brakeOperation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right foot operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Front suspension:Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
135.0 mm (5.31 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
125.0 mm (4.92 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
Transistorized coil ignition (digital)
Charging system:
A.C. magnetoBattery:Model:
GT14B-4
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INDEX
Throttle grip and cable, checking 
and lubricating .................................... 6-22
Tires...................................................... 6-15
Tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-32
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-33
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... 3-3
Turn signal light or tail/brake light 
bulb, replacing .................................... 6-31
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-8VValve clearance, adjusting.................... 6-15
Vehicle identification number.................. 9-1WWheel bearings, checking .................... 6-26
Wheels.................................................. 6-18
Windshield position adjusting switch ...... 3-8
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