2007 YAMAHA XJR 1300 catalytic converter

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 ............3-4
Speedometer ..................................3-5
Tachometer ....................................3-5
Multi-function display ......................3-6
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ...............3-9
Handlebar switches ........................3-9
Clutch lever ...................................3-10
Shift pedal .....................................3-11
Brake lever ...................................3-11
Brake pedal ..................................3-12
Fuel tank cap ................................3-12
Fuel ...............................................3-13
Fuel tank breather hose ................3-14
Catalytic converter ........................3-14
Seat ..............................................3-15
Helmet holder ...............................3-15
Storage compartment ...................3-16
Adjusting the front fork ..................3-16
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-18Luggage strap holders ................. 3-20
EXUP system ............................... 3-21
Sidestand ..................................... 3-21
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-22
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 ..... 6-6
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-7
Engine oil and oil filter element ...... 6-8
Replacing the air filter element
and cleaning the check hose .... 6-11
Checking the throttle cable
free play .................................... 6-12
Valve clearance ............................ 6-12
Tires ............................................. 6-12Cast wheels ................................. 6-15
Clutch lever .................................. 6-15
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ....................................... 6-16
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-16
Checking the brake and clutch
fluid levels ................................. 6-17
Changing the brake and clutch
fluids ......................................... 6-18
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-19
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain ................................ 6-20
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-21
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-21
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-21
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-23
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots ........................................ 6-23
Checking the front fork ................. 6-24
Checking the steering .................. 6-24
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-25
Battery ......................................... 6-25
Replacing the fuses ..................... 6-27
Replacing the headlight bulb ....... 6-28U5WME4E0.book Page 1 Friday, July 6, 2007 2:43 PM

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-14
3curs, use a gasoline of a different
brand. Use of unleaded fuel will extend
spark plug life and reduce maintenance
costs.
EAU13412
Fuel tank breather hose Before operating the motorcycle:

Check the fuel tank breather hose
connection.


Check the fuel tank breather hose
for cracks or damage, and replace
it if damaged.


Make sure that the fuel tank
breather hose is not blocked, and
clean it if necessary.
EAU13441
Catalytic converter This vehicle is equipped with catalytic
converters in the exhaust system.
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.
1. Fuel tank breather hose
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INDEX
AAir filter element and check hose,
replacing and cleaning ....................... 6-11
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ....................... 3-9
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-31BBattery .................................................. 6-25
Brake and clutch fluid levels,
checking ............................................. 6-17
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ......... 6-18
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-22
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-21
Brake lever ........................................... 3-11
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-12CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-21
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-14
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-23
Clutch lever.................................. 3-10, 6-15DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-9
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-20
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-19EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter element............... 6-8
Engine stop switch................................ 3-10
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-4
EXUP system ....................................... 3-21
FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-16
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-16
Front fork, checking...............................6-24
Fuel ....................................................... 3-13
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather hose ........................ 3-14
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-12
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-27HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-9
Hazard switch........................................ 3-10
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-28
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-15
High beam indicator light......................... 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-10IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-22
Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-4
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-4KKey identification number ........................ 9-1LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ......... 6-30
Luggage strap holders .......................... 3-20MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-2
Matte color, caution .................................7-1
Model label .............................................. 9-2
Multi-function display...............................3-6NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4
OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-6
Parking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ............................................. 3-9
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart...................................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list .......................... 4-2RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-16SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ...................................................... 3-15
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-11
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-18
Sidestand .............................................. 3-21
Spark plugs, checking............................. 6-7
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Speedometer .......................................... 3-5
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-10
Steering, checking ................................ 6-24
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment ........................... 3-16
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-23TTachometer............................................. 3-5
Tail/brake light ...................................... 6-29
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-12
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-21
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