
TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments.................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS.......................................3-1
Immobilizer system .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-2
Indicator and warning lights ............3-3
Speedometer ..................................3-5
Tachometer ....................................3-5
Multi-function display ......................3-6
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ...............3-7
Handlebar switches ........................3-8
Clutch lever .....................................3-9
Shift pedal .....................................3-10
Brake lever ...................................3-10
Brake pedal ..................................3-11
ABS (For FJR1300A only) .............3-11
Fuel tank cap ................................3-12
Fuel ...............................................3-12
Fuel tank breather hose ................3-13
Catalytic converter ........................3-14
Seats ............................................3-14
Storage compartment ...................3-15
Accessory box ..............................3-15
Adjusting the front fork ..................3-16Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 3-18
Locks for the optional side
cases and travel trunk ............... 3-19
Sidestand ..................................... 3-19
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-20
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list .................. 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR................................. 6-1
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 ..... 6-8
Final gear oil ................................. 6-10
Coolant ......................................... 6-11
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 6-13Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-14
Adjusting the throttle cable
free play .................................... 6-15
Adjusting the valve clearance ...... 6-15
Tires ............................................. 6-15
Cast wheels ................................. 6-18
Clutch lever free play ................... 6-18
Adjusting the brake pedal
position ..................................... 6-19
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ....................................... 6-19
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-20
Checking the brake and
clutch fluid levels ...................... 6-20
Changing the brake and
clutch fluids ............................... 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-24
Lubricating the swingarm
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU13430
Catalytic converter This model is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the exhaust chamber.
WARNING
EWA10860
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. Make sure that the exhaust
system has cooled down before do-ing any maintenance work.CAUTION:
ECA10700
The following precautions must be
observed to prevent a fire hazard or
other damages.
Use only unleaded gasoline.
The use of leaded gasoline will
cause unrepairable damage to
the catalytic converter.
Never park the vehicle near pos-
sible fire hazards such as grass
or other materials that easily
burn.
Do not allow the engine to idletoo long.
EAU14080
Seats Rider seat
To remove the rider seat1. Insert the key into the seat lock,
and then turn it as shown.
2. Pull the rider seat off.
To install the rider seat1. Insert the projection on the front of
the rider seat into the seat holder
as shown, and then push the rear
of the seat down to lock it in place.2. Remove the key.
Passenger seat
To remove the passenger seat
1. Remove the rider seat.
2. Pull the passenger seat up.
To install the passenger seat1. Slide the receptacle on the rear of
the passenger seat over the seat
holder as shown, and then push
the front of the seat down.
1. Rider seat lock
2. Unlock.
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
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INDEXAABS (For FJR1300A only) .................... 3-11
ABS warning light
(For FJR1300A only) ............................ 3-4
Accessory box....................................... 3-15
Air filter element, cleaning..................... 6-13
Anti-theft alarm (optional)........................ 3-7
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-31BBattery................................................... 6-27
Brake and clutch fluid levels,
checking ............................................. 6-20
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ......... 6-22
Brake and clutch levers, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-23
Brake and shift pedals, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-23
Brake lever ............................................ 3-10
Brake pedal ........................................... 3-11
Brake pedal position, adjusting ............. 6-19CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-22
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-14
Centerstand and sidestand,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-24
Clutch lever ............................................. 3-9
Clutch lever free play ............................ 6-18
Coolant.................................................. 6-11DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-8EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-14Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............. 6-8
Engine stop switch.................................. 3-9
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-4
FFinal gear oil ......................................... 6-10
Front and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-20
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-16
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-25
Fuel....................................................... 3-12
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather hose........................ 3-13
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-12
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-28HHandlebar switches ................................ 3-8
Hazard switch ......................................... 3-9
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-30
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-4
Horn switch ............................................. 3-9IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-20
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 3-4
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-3KKey identification number ....................... 9-1LLocks for optional side cases and
travel trunk ......................................... 3-19MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-2
Model label ............................................. 9-2
Multi-function display .............................. 3-6
NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-5
Parking .................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ............................................. 3-8
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list........................... 4-2RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-19
Rear suspension, lubricating ................. 6-25SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-14
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-10
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-18
Sidestand .............................................. 3-19
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-7
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer........................................... 3-5
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch.............................................. 3-9
Steering, checking................................. 6-26
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment............................ 3-15
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-24TTachometer ............................................. 3-5
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ......... 6-15
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