2008 YAMAHA XJR 1300 parking 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
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 converters ......................3-14
Seat ..............................................3-15
Helmet holder ...............................3-15
Storage compartment ...................3-16
Adjusting the front fork ..................3-16
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies ................................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 ............................ 6-13
Tires ............................................. 6-13Cast wheels ................................. 6-16
Clutch lever .................................. 6-16
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ....................................... 6-16
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-17
Checking the brake and clutch
fluid levels ................................. 6-18
Changing the brake and clutch
fluids ......................................... 6-19
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-19
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain ................................ 6-21
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-21
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-23
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots ........................................ 6-24
Checking the front fork ................. 6-24
Checking the steering .................. 6-25
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-26
Battery ......................................... 6-26
Replacing the fuses ..................... 6-27
Replacing the headlight bulb ....... 6-28U5WME5E0.book Page 1 Wednesday, December 5, 2007 10:30 AM

INDEXAAir filter element and check hose,
replacing and cleaning........................ 6-11
Anti-theft alarm (optional)........................ 3-9
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-31BBattery................................................... 6-26
Brake and clutch fluid levels,
checking ............................................. 6-18
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ......... 6-19
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-23
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-22
Brake lever ............................................ 3-11
Brake pedal ........................................... 3-12CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-21
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters .............................. 3-14
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-23
Clutch lever .................................. 3-10, 6-16DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-9
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-21
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 .... 6-17
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 ........ 6-31
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 assemblies,
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................................. 6-25
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment............................ 3-16
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-24TTachometer ............................................. 3-5
Tail/brake light ....................................... 6-30
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-12
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