2008 YAMAHA FJR1300AS Owners Manual

2D2-28199-E2
FJR1300AS
OWNER’S MANUAL

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DECLARATION of CONFORMITY
YAMAHA MOTOR ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.1450-6, Mori, Mori-machi, Shuchi-gun, Shizuoka-ken, 437-0292 Japan
General manager of quality assurance div.1
Version up the norm of EN60950 to EN60950-1
To change company name27 Feb. 2006
1 Mar. 2007
2
3Revision record
No. Contents Date
To change contact person and integrate type-designation. 9 Jun. 2005Date of issue: 1 Aug. 2002Place of issue: Shizuoka, JapanR&TTE Directive(1999/5/EC)
EN300 330-2 v1.1.1(2001-6), EN60950-1(2001)
Two or Three-Wheel Motor Vehicles Directive(97/24/EC: Chapter 8, EMC) is in compliance with following norm(s) or documents:Kind of equipment: IMMOBILIZER
Type-designation: 5SL-00 Hereby declare that the product:Company: YAMAHA MOTOR ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
Address: 1450-6, Mori, Mori-Machi, Shuchi-gun, Shizuoka-Ken, 437-0292 JapanWe
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INTRODUCTION
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Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!
As the owner of the FJR1300AS, you are benefiting from Yamaha’s vast experience and newest technology regarding the
design and manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability.
Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages of your FJR1300AS. The owner’s manual
does not only instruct you in how to operate, inspect and maintain your motorcycle, but also in how to safeguard yourself and
others from trouble and injury.
In addition, the many tips given in this manual will help keep your motorcycle in the best possible condition. If you have any
further questions, do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer.
The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides. So, remember to put safety first!
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:NOTE:

This manual should be considered a permanent part of this motorcycle and should remain with it even if the motorcycle
is subsequently sold.


Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual contains the most
current product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your motorcycleand this manual. If you have any questions concerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer.WARNING
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PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS MOTORCYCLE.
*Product and specifications are subject to change without notice.The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED!
Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death
to the
motorcycle operator, a bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the motor-
cycle.
A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to
the motorcycle.
A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
WARNING
CAUTION:
NOTE:
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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FJR1300AS
OWN ER’S MANUAL
©2007 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st edition, September 2007
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in Japan.
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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
YCC-S system ................................3-1
Immobilizer system .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-3
Indicator and warning lights ............3-4
Speedometer ..................................3-7
Tachometer ....................................3-7
Multi-function display ......................3-7
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .............3-14
Handlebar switches ......................3-15
Shift pedal .....................................3-17
Hand shift lever .............................3-18
Brake lever ...................................3-18
Brake pedal ..................................3-18
ABS ..............................................3-19
Fuel tank cap ................................3-20
Fuel ...............................................3-20
Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose ..........................................3-21
Catalytic converters ......................3-22
Seats ............................................3-22
Adjusting the rider seat height ......3-23
Storage compartment ...................3-25Accessory box .............................. 3-26
Adjusting the headlight beams ..... 3-27
Handlebar position ....................... 3-27
Opening and closing the
cowlings .................................... 3-27
Rear view mirrors ......................... 3-28
Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-29
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 3-30
Grip warmer adjusting knob ......... 3-32
Sidestand ..................................... 3-32
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-33
Auxiliary DC jack .......................... 3-35
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 .............................. 5-4
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR................................. 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-2Removing and installing panels ..... 6-7
Checking the spark plugs .............. 6-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..... 6-9
Final gear oil ................................ 6-12
Coolant ........................................ 6-14
Air filter element ........................... 6-15
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-16
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-16
Valve clearance ........................... 6-16
Tires ............................................. 6-17
Cast wheels ................................. 6-19
YCC-S clutch ............................... 6-20
Rear brake light switch ................ 6-20
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-20
Checking the brake and YCC-S
clutch fluid levels ...................... 6-21
Changing the brake and YCC-S
clutch fluids ............................... 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
brake lever ................................ 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
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Lubricating the swingarm pivots ... 6-25
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 6-25
Checking the front fork ................. 6-25
Checking the steering ................... 6-26
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-27
Battery .......................................... 6-27
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-28
Headlight bulb .............................. 6-30
Front turn signal light .................... 6-30
Replacing a rear turn signal light
bulb or a tail/brake light bulb ..... 6-30
Replacing the license plate light
bulb ........................................... 6-31
Auxiliary light bulb ........................ 6-32
Troubleshooting ............................ 6-32
Troubleshooting charts ................. 6-33
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE.......................................... 7-1
Matte color caution ......................... 7-1
Care ................................................ 7-1
Storage ...........................................7-3
SPECIFICATIONS ............................. 8-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION............. 9-1
Identification numbers .................... 9-1
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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MOTORCYCLES ARE SINGLE
TRACK VEHICLES. THEIR SAFE USE
AND OPERATION ARE DEPENDENT
UPON THE USE OF PROPER RIDING
TECHNIQUES AS WELL AS THE EX-
PERTISE OF THE OPERATOR. EV-
ERY OPERATOR SHOULD KNOW
THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS
BEFORE RIDING THIS MOTOR-
CYCLE.
HE OR SHE SHOULD:

OBTAIN THOROUGH INSTRUC-
TIONS FROM A COMPETENT
SOURCE ON ALL ASPECTS OF
MOTORCYCLE OPERATION.


OBSERVE THE WARNINGS AND
MAINTENANCE REQUIRE-
MENTS IN THE OWNER’S MAN-
UAL.


OBTAIN QUALIFIED TRAINING
IN SAFE AND PROPER RIDING
TECHNIQUES.


OBTAIN PROFESSIONAL TECH-
NICAL SERVICE AS INDICATED
BY THE OWNER’S MANUALAND/OR WHEN MADE NECES-
SARY BY MECHANICAL CONDI-
TIONS.
Safe riding


Always make pre-operation
checks. Careful checks may help
prevent an accident.


This motorcycle is designed to car-
ry the operator and a passenger.


The failure of motorists to detect
and recognize motorcycles in traf-
fic is the predominating cause of
automobile/motorcycle accidents.
Many accidents have been caused
by an automobile driver who did
not see the motorcycle. Making
yourself conspicuous appears to
be very effective in reducing the
chance of this type of accident.
Therefore:
Wear a brightly colored jacket.
Use extra caution when you are
approaching and passing
through intersections, since in-
tersections are the most likely
places for motorcycle accidents
to occur.Ride where other motorists can
see you. Avoid riding in another
motorist’s blind spot.


Many accidents involve inexperi-
enced operators. In fact, many op-
erators who have been involved in
accidents do not even have a cur-
rent motorcycle license.
Make sure that you are qualified
and that you only lend your
motorcycle to other qualified op-
erators.
Know your skills and limits.
Staying within your limits may
help you to avoid an accident.
We recommend that you prac-
tice riding your motorcycle
where there is no traffic until you
have become thoroughly famil-
iar with the motorcycle and all of
its controls.


Many accidents have been caused
by error of the motorcycle opera-
tor. A typical error made by the op-
erator is veering wide on a turn
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