2008 YAMAHA FJR1300AS brake

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
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-24U2D2E2E0.book Page 1 Thursday, October 11, 2007 9:15 AM

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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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DESCRIPTION
2-2
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Right view1. Storage compartment (page 3-25)
2. Fuel tank cap (page 3-20)
3. Fuse box (page 6-28)
4. Windshield (page 3-15)
5. Battery (page 6-27)
6. Main fuse (page 6-28)
7. Front fork compression damping force adjusting screw (page 3-29)
8. Brake pedal (page 3-18)9. Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting knob
(page 3-30)
10.Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-21)
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DESCRIPTION
2-3
2
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Controls and instruments1. Rear view mirror (page 3-28)
2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-15)
3. Tachometer (page 3-7)
4. Speedometer (page 3-7)
5. Multi-function display (page 3-7)
6. Front brake fluid reservoir (page 6-21)
7. Right handlebar switches (page 3-15)
8. Brake lever (page 3-18)9. Throttle grip (page 6-16)
10.Main switch/steering lock (page 3-3)
11.Headlight beam adjusting knob (page 3-27)
12.Grip warmer adjusting knob (page 3-32)
13.Hand shift lever (page 3-18)U2D2E2E0.book Page 3 Thursday, October 11, 2007 9:15 AM

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-4
3To unlock the steering
Push the key into the main switch, and
then turn it to “OFF” while still pushing
it.
WARNING
EWA10060
Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is moving,
otherwise the electrical systems will
be switched off, which may result in
loss of control or an accident. Make
sure that the vehicle is stopped be-
fore turning the key to “OFF” or“LOCK”.
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(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the tail-
lights, license plate light and auxiliary
lights are on. The hazard lights and turn
signal lights can be turned on, but all
other electrical systems are off. The
key can be removed.
The steering must be locked before the
key can be turned to“”.
CAUTION:
ECA11020
Do not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-wise the battery may discharge.
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Indicator and warning lights
EAU11030
Turn signal indicator lights“”
and“”
The corresponding indicator light flash-
es when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
1. Push.
2. Turn.
1. Left turn signal indicator light“”
2. Right turn signal indicator light“”
3. Engine trouble“”/YCC-S“” indi-
cators and warning light
4. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning
light“”
5. Neutral indicator light“”
6. High beam indicator light“”
7. Oil level warning light“”
8. Immobilizer system indicator light
SHIFT
ABS
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3
NOTE:In order to be able to move the vehicle
after it has stopped, if shifting is impos-
sible using the hand shift lever and shift
pedal, proceed as follows:
Place the vehicle on the centerstand,
then while rotating the rear wheel, push
the shift pedal rod and pivot forward un-
til the transmission is in the neutral po-sition.
The electrical circuit of the indicators
and warning light can be checked by
turning the key to “ON”. If the indicators
and warning light do not come on for afew seconds, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-
cuits.
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ABS warning light“”
If this warning light comes on or flashes
while riding, the ABS may be defective.
If this occurs, have a Yamaha dealer
check the system as soon as possible.
(See page 3-19.)
WARNING
EWA10081
If the ABS warning light comes on or
flashes while riding, the brake sys-
tem reverts to conventional braking.
Therefore, be careful not to cause
the wheels to lock during emergen-
cy braking. If the warning light
comes on or flashes while riding,
have a Yamaha dealer check thebrake system as soon as possible.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”.
If the warning light does not come on or
remains on, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical circuit.
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Immobilizer system indicator light
The electrical circuit of the indicator
light can be checked by turning the key
to “ON”.
If the indicator light does not come on
for a few seconds, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-
cuit.
When the key is turned to “OFF” and 30
seconds have passed, the indicator
light will start flashing indicating the im-
mobilizer system is enabled. After 24
hours have passed, the indicator light
will stop flashing, however the immobi-
lizer system is still enabled.
This model is also equipped with a self-
diagnosis device for the immobilizer
system. (See page 3-13 for an explana-
tion of the self-diagnosis device.)
1. Shift pedal rod pivot
2. Shift pedal rod
ABS
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3
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Horn switch“”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
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Engine stop switch“/”
Set this switch to“” before starting
the engine. Set this switch to“” to
stop the engine in case of an emergen-
cy, such as when the vehicle overturns
or when the throttle cable is stuck.
EAUM1131
Start switch“”
Push this switch while applying the
front or rear brake to crank the engine
with the starter.CAUTION:
ECA10050
See page 5-1 for starting instruc-tions prior to starting the engine.
EAU42340
The engine trouble warning light and
ABS warning light will come on when
the key is turned to “ON” and the start
switch is pushed, but this does not indi-
cate a malfunction.
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Hazard switch“”
With the key in the “ON” or“” posi-
tion, use this switch to turn on the haz-
ard lights (simultaneous flashing of all
turn signal lights).
The hazard lights are used in case of
an emergency or to warn other drivers
when your vehicle is stopped where it
might be a traffic hazard.CAUTION:
ECA10061
Do not use the hazard lights for an
extended length of time with the en-
gine not running, otherwise the bat-tery may discharge.
EAU40381
Hand shift control switch
The hand shift control switch enables
shifting gears with the hand shift lever.
When the switch is set to enable hand
shifting, the hand shift control indicator
light will come on.NOTE:

The shift pedal can be used to shift
gears whether the hand shift lever
is enabled or not.


When the main switch is turned to
“OFF”, the hand shifting mode will
automatically be disabled. Press
1. Hand shift lever
2. Hand shift control switch
3. Hand shift control indicator light
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-18
3
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Hand shift lever“”/“” The hand shift lever must be enabled
by pressing the hand shift control
switch prior to shifting gears.
Pull the“” side of the lever with your
index finger to shift up, and push
the“” side of the lever with your
thumb to shift down.
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Brake lever The brake lever is located at the right
handlebar grip. To apply the front
brake, pull the lever toward the handle-
bar grip.
The brake lever is equipped with a
brake lever position adjusting dial. To
adjust the distance between the brake
lever and the handlebar grip, turn the
adjusting dial while holding the lever
pushed away from the handlebar grip.
Make sure that the appropriate setting
on the adjusting dial is aligned with
the“” mark on the brake lever.
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Brake pedal The brake pedal is on the right side of
the vehicle.
This model is equipped with a unified
brake system.
When pressing down on the brake ped-
al, the rear brake and a portion of the
front brake are applied. For full braking
performance, apply both the brake le-
ver and the brake pedal simultaneous-
ly.
1. Hand shift lever“”
2. Hand shift lever“”
3. Hand shift control switch
1. Brake lever
2.“” mark
3. Brake lever position adjusting dial
4. Distance between brake lever and handlebar
grip
1. Brake pedal
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