2008 YAMAHA FJR1300AS height

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

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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To install the rider seat
1. Insert the projection on the front of
the rider seat into the seat holder
as shown, and then push the rear
of the seat down to lock it in place.2. Install the passenger seat.
NOTE:

Make sure that the seats are prop-
erly secured before riding.


The rider seat height can be ad-
justed to change the riding posi-tion. (See page 3-23.)
EAU39632
Adjusting the rider seat height The rider seat height can be adjusted to
one of two positions to suit the rider’s
preference.
The rider seat height was adjusted to
the lower position at delivery.
To change the rider seat height to
the high position
1. Remove the rider seat. (See page
3-22.)
2. Remove the rider seat height posi-
tion adjuster by pulling it upward.
1. Rider seat lock lever
2. Rider seat
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
1. Low position
2. High position
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3. Move the rider seat holder cover to
the lower position as shown.
4. Install the rider seat height position
adjuster so that the “H” mark is
aligned with the match mark.5. Insert the projection on the front of
the rider seat into seat holder B as
shown.6. Align the projection on the bottom
of the rider seat with the “H” posi-
tion slot, and then push the rear of
the seat down to lock it in place as
shown.
7. Install the passenger seat.
To change the rider seat height to
the low position
1. Remove the rider seat. (See page
3-22.)
2. Remove the rider seat height posi-
tion adjuster by pulling it upward.
3. Move the rider seat holder cover to
the upper position.
4. Install the rider seat height position
adjuster so that the “L” mark is
aligned with the match mark.
1. Rider seat height position adjuster
1. Rider seat holder cover
1. Rider seat height position adjuster
2.“H” mark
3. Match mark
1. Projection
2. Seat holder B (for high position)
3. Rider seat holder cover
1.“H” position slot
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5. Insert the projection on the front of
the rider seat into seat holder A as
shown.6. Align the projection on the bottom
of the rider seat with the “L” posi-
tion slot, and then push the rear of
the seat down to lock it in place as
shown.
7. Install the passenger seat.
NOTE:
Make sure that the seats are properlysecured before riding.
EAU14422
Storage compartment This storage compartment is designed
to hold a genuine Yamaha
CYCLELOK. (Other locks may not fit.)
When placing a CYCLELOK in the stor-
age compartment, securely fasten it
with the straps. When the CYCLELOK
is not in the storage compartment, be
sure to secure the straps to prevent los-
ing them.
WARNING
EWA10961


Do not exceed the load limit of 3
kg (7 lb) for the storage com-
partment.
1. Rider seat height position adjuster
2.“L” mark
3. Match mark
1. Projection
2. Seat holder A (for low position)
3. Rider seat holder cover
1.“L” position slot
1. Storage compartment
2. Yamaha CYCLELOK (optional)
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EAU39611
Adjusting the headlight
beams The headlight beam adjusting knobs
are used to raise or lower the height of
the headlight beams. It may be neces-
sary to adjust the headlight beams to
increase visibility and help prevent
blinding oncoming drivers when carry-
ing more or less load than usual. Obey
local laws and regulations when adjust-
ing the headlights.
To raise the headlight beams, turn the
knobs in direction (a). To lower the
headlight beams, turn the knobs in di-
rection (b).
EAU39641
Handlebar position The handlebars can be adjusted to one
of three positions to suit the rider’s pref-
erence. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust
the position of the handlebars.
EAU39621
Opening and closing the cowl-
ings The cowlings can be tilted back 30 mm
(1.18 in) for added ventilation to suit the
riding conditions.
To open a cowling
1. Remove the quick fastener
screws.
1. Headlight beam adjusting knob
1. Handlebar
1. Closed position
2. Open position
3. Cowling
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Dimensions:Overall length:
2230 mm (87.8 in)
Overall width:
750 mm (29.5 in)
Overall height:
1450 mm (57.1 in)
Seat height:
805 mm (31.7 in)
Wheelbase:
1545 mm (60.8 in)
Ground clearance:
130 mm (5.12 in)
Minimum turning radius:
3100 mm (122.0 in)Weight:With oil and fuel:
295.0 kg (650 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined parallel 4-cylinder
Displacement:
1298.0 cm³
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:
SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-50, SAE 15W-40,
SAE 20W-40 or SAE 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
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):
2.60 L (2.75 US qt) (2.29 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:
5.5 L (1.45 US gal) (1.21 Imp.gal)
Fuel injection:Throttle body:
Manufacturer:
MIKUNI
Type/quantity:
42EHS/4Spark 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:
Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio:
75/48 (1.563)
Secondary reduction system:
Shaft drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
35/37 × 21/27 × 33/9 (2.698)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 5-speed
Operation:
Left foot and left hand
Gear ratio:
1st:
43/17 (2.529)
2nd:
39/22 (1.773)
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INDEX
AABS ...................................................... 3-19
ABS warning light ................................... 3-6
Accessory box ...................................... 3-26
Air filter element.................................... 6-15
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..................... 3-14
Auxiliary DC jack .................................. 3-35
Auxiliary light bulb................................. 6-32BBattery .................................................. 6-27
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-23
Brake and YCC-S clutch fluid levels,
checking ............................................. 6-21
Brake and YCC-S clutch fluids,
changing ............................................. 6-22
Brake lever ........................................... 3-18
Brake lever, checking and lubricating ... 6-24
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-18CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-23
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters .............................. 3-22
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-24
Coolant ................................................. 6-14
Cowlings, opening and closing ............. 3-27DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-15EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-4
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-16
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............. 6-9
Engine stop switch................................ 3-16Engine trouble/YCC-S indicators and
warning light .......................................... 3-5
FFinal gear oil.......................................... 6-12
Front and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-20
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-29
Front fork, checking...............................6-25
Front turn signal light............................. 6-30
Fuel ....................................................... 3-20
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose .......... 3-21
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-20
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-28GGrip warmer adjusting knob ..................3-32HHandlebar position, adjusting ................ 3-27
Handlebar switches ............................... 3-15
Hand shift control switch ....................... 3-16
Hand shift lever ..................................... 3-18
Hazard switch........................................ 3-16
Headlight beams, adjusting ................... 3-27
Headlight bulb ....................................... 6-30
High beam indicator light......................... 3-5
Horn switch ........................................... 3-16IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-33
Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-6
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-4KKey identification number ........................ 9-1
LLicense plate light bulb, replacing......... 6-31MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-3
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-2
Multi-function display .............................. 3-7NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-5OOil level warning light .............................. 3-5PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-7
Parking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-15
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart...................................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list .......................... 4-2RRear brake light switch ......................... 6-20
Rear suspension, lubricating ................ 6-25
Rear view mirrors.................................. 3-28
Rider seat height, adjusting .................. 3-23SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats..................................................... 3-22
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-17
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-30
Sidestand .............................................. 3-32
Spark plugs, checking............................. 6-8
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Speedometer .......................................... 3-7
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