2008 YAMAHA FJR1300A 3-29

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 ....................................3-6
Multi-function display ......................3-6
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .............3-13
Handlebar switches ......................3-13
Clutch lever ...................................3-15
Shift pedal .....................................3-16
Brake lever ...................................3-16
Brake pedal ..................................3-16
ABS ..............................................3-17
Fuel tank cap ................................3-18
Fuel ...............................................3-18
Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose ..........................................3-19
Catalytic converters ......................3-20
Seats ............................................3-20
Adjusting the rider seat height ......3-21
Storage compartments .................3-23
Accessory box ..............................3-24Adjusting the headlight beams ..... 3-25
Handlebar position ....................... 3-25
Opening and closing the
cowlings .................................... 3-26
Rear view mirrors ......................... 3-27
Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-27
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 3-29
Grip warmer adjusting knob ......... 3-30
Sidestand ..................................... 3-31
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-31
Auxiliary DC jack .......................... 3-33
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 ..... 6-7Checking the spark plugs .............. 6-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..... 6-9
Final gear oil ................................ 6-12
Coolant ........................................ 6-14
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 6-15
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-17
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-17
Valve clearance ........................... 6-17
Tires ............................................. 6-18
Cast wheels ................................. 6-20
Clutch lever .................................. 6-21
Rear brake light switch ................ 6-21
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-21
Checking the brake and clutch
fluid levels ................................. 6-22
Changing the brake and clutch
fluids ......................................... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-26U3P6E2E0.book Page 1 Friday, September 14, 2007 9:43 AM

DESCRIPTION
2-1
2
EAU10410
Left view1. Accessory box (page 3-24)
2. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt (page 3-27)
3. Front fork rebound damping force adjusting knob (page 3-27)
4. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1)
5. Rider seat (page 3-20)
6. Passenger seat (page 3-20)
7. Final gear oil filler bolt (page 6-12)
8. Final gear oil drain bolt (page 6-12)9. Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting lever (page 3-29)
10.Air filter element (page 6-15)
11.Shift pedal (page 3-16)
12.Engine oil filler cap (page 6-9)
13.Engine oil filter cartridge (page 6-9)
14.Engine oil level check window (page 6-9)U3P6E2E0.book Page 1 Friday, September 14, 2007 9:43 AM

DESCRIPTION
2-2
2
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Right view1. Storage compartment (page 3-23)
2. Fuel tank cap (page 3-18)
3. Fuse box (page 6-30)
4. Windshield (page 3-13)
5. Battery (page 6-28)
6. Main fuse (page 6-30)
7. Front fork compression damping force adjusting screw (page 3-27)
8. Brake pedal (page 3-16)9. Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting knob
(page 3-29)
10.Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-22)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-29
3
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Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly This shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
ing lever and a rebound damping force
adjusting knob.CAUTION:
ECA10100
Never attempt to turn an adjusting
mechanism beyond the maximum orminimum settings.
Spring preloadFor riding solo, move the spring preload
adjusting lever in direction (b). For
riding with a passenger, move the
spring preload adjusting lever in direc-
tion (a).
Rebound damping force
To increase the rebound damping force
and thereby harden the rebound damp-
ing, turn the adjusting knob in direction
(a). To decrease the rebound damping
force and thereby soften the rebound
damping, turn the adjusting knob in di-
rection (b).
WARNING
EWA10220
This shock absorber contains highly
pressurized nitrogen gas. For prop-
er handling, read and understand
the following information before
handling the shock absorber. The
manufacturer cannot be held re-
sponsible for property damage or
personal injury that may result from
improper handling.

Do not tamper with or attempt to
open the gas cylinder.


Do not subject the shock ab-
sorber to an open flame or other
high heat sources, otherwise it
may explode due to excessive
gas pressure.
1. Spring preload adjusting lever
1. Rebound damping force adjusting knob
Rebound damping setting:
Minimum (soft):
20 click(s) in direction (b)*
Standard:
12 click(s) in direction (b)*
Maximum (hard):
3 click(s) in direction (b)*
* With the adjusting knob fully turned
in direction (a)
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INDEX
AABS ...................................................... 3-17
ABS warning light ................................... 3-4
Accessory box ...................................... 3-24
Air filter element, cleaning .................... 6-15
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..................... 3-13
Auxiliary DC jack .................................. 3-33
Auxiliary light bulb................................. 6-33BBattery .................................................. 6-28
Brake and clutch fluid levels,
checking ............................................. 6-22
Brake and clutch fluids,
changing ............................................. 6-23
Brake and clutch levers,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-25
Brake and shift pedals,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-24
Brake lever ........................................... 3-16
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-16CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-24
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters .............................. 3-20
Centerstand and sidestand,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-26
Clutch lever.................................. 3-15, 6-21
Coolant ................................................. 6-14
Cowlings, opening and closing ............. 3-26DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-14EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-17Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .............. 6-9
Engine stop switch ................................ 3-14
Engine trouble warning light .................... 3-4
FFinal gear oil.......................................... 6-12
Front and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-21
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-27
Front fork, checking...............................6-27
Front turn signal light............................. 6-31
Fuel ....................................................... 3-18
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose .......... 3-19
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-18
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-30GGrip warmer adjusting knob ..................3-30HHandlebar position, adjusting ................ 3-25
Handlebar switches ............................... 3-13
Hazard switch........................................ 3-15
Headlight beams, adjusting ................... 3-25
Headlight bulb ....................................... 6-31
High beam indicator light......................... 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-14IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-31
Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-5
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-4KKey identification number ........................ 9-1LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ......... 6-32
MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-2
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-2
Multi-function display .............................. 3-6NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-7
Parking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-14
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list .......................... 4-2RRear brake light switch ......................... 6-21
Rear suspension, lubricating ................ 6-26
Rear view mirrors.................................. 3-27
Rider seat height, adjusting .................. 3-21SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats..................................................... 3-20
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-16
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-29
Sidestand .............................................. 3-31
Spark plugs, checking............................. 6-8
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Speedometer .......................................... 3-5
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-14
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