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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
4-2
4
EAU15602
Pre-operation check list 
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
FuelCheck fuel level in fuel tank.
Refuel if necessary.
Check fuel line for leakage.3-12
Engine oilCheck oil level in engine.
If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
Check vehicle for oil leakage.6-8
Final gear oilCheck vehicle for oil leakage. 6-10
CoolantCheck coolant level in reservoir.
If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.
Check cooling system for leakage.6-11
Front brakeCheck operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check brake pads for wear.
Replace if necessary.
Check fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage.6-20, 6-20
Rear brakeCheck operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check brake pads for wear.
Replace if necessary.
Check fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage.6-19, 6-20, 6-20
ClutchCheck operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary, add recommended fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage.6-18, 6-20
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-4
6
EAU17670
NOTE:
The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
Hydraulic brake and clutch service
Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake and clutch fluid levels.
Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers as well as clutch master
and release cylinders, and change the brake and clutch fluids.Replace the brake and clutch hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
23*Cooling systemCheck coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage.√√√√ √
Change. Every 3 years
24 Final gear oilCheck oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.
Change.√√√√√
25*Front and rear brake 
switchesCheck operation.√√√√√ √
26Moving parts and ca-
blesLubricate.√√√√ √
27*Throttle grip housing 
and cableCheck operation and free play.
Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary.
Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable.√√√√ √
28*Muffler and exhaust 
pipeCheck the screw clamp for looseness.√√√√√
29*Lights, signals and 
switchesCheck operation.
Adjust headlight beam.√√√√√ √ NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (× 1000 km)
ANNUAL 
CHECK
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-34
6Engine overheating
WARNING
EWA10400
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may be
blown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the engine has cooled.
After removing the radiator cap retaining bolt, place a thick rag, like a towel, over the radiator cap, and then
slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the detent to allow any residual pressure to escape. When the hissingsound has stopped, press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise, and then remove the cap.
NOTE:If coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended coolantas soon as possible.
Wait until the 
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the 
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level 
is OK.The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Have a Yamaha dealer checkand repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See NOTE.)
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again, 
have a 
Yamaha dealer check 
and repair the cooling system.
There is
leakage.
There is 
no leakage.
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-1
8
Dimensions:Overall length:
2195 mm (86.4 in)
Overall width:
760 mm (29.9 in)
Overall height:
1435 mm (56.5 in)
Seat height:
805 mm (31.7 in)
Wheelbase:
1515 mm (59.6 in)
Ground clearance:
135 mm (5.31 in)
Minimum turning radius:
3100 mm (122.0 in)Weight:With oil and fuel:
FJR1300 275.0 kg (606 lb)
FJR1300A 282.0 kg (622 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined parallel 4-cylinder
Displacement:
1298.0 cm³ (79.20 cu.in)
Bore × stroke:
79.0 × 66.2 mm (3.11 × 2.61 in)
Compression ratio:
10.80 :1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Engine oil:Type:
SAE20W40
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SE, SF, SG type or higher
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement:
3.80 L (4.02 US qt) (3.34 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
4.00 L (4.23 US qt) (3.52 Imp.qt)Final gear oil:Type:
Shaft drive gear oil
Quantity:
0.20 L (0.21 US qt) (0.18 Imp.qt)Cooling system:Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the 
maximum level mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt) (0.22 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes):
3.20 L (3.38 US qt) (2.82 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:
Dry elementFuel:Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
25.0 L (6.61 US gal) (5.50 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
5.0 L (1.32 US gal) (1.10 Imp.gal)Electronic fuel injection:Manufacturer:
NIPPON INJECTORModel:
INP-732/4
Spark plug(s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CR8E
Manufacturer/model:
DENSO/U24ESR-N
Spark plug gap:
0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-discTransmission:Primary reduction system:
Helical gear
Primary reduction ratio:
75/48 (1.563)
Secondary reduction system:
Shaft drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
35/36 × 21/27 × 33/9 (2.773)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 5-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
Gear ratio:
1st:
43/17 (2.529)
2nd:
39/22 (1.773)
3rd:
31/23 (1.348)
4th:
28/26 (1.077)
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