2009 YAMAHA FJR1300A ABS

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 ..........................................3-20
Catalytic converters ......................3-20
Seats ............................................3-21
Adjusting the rider seat height ......3-22
Storage compartments .................3-24
Accessory box ..............................3-25Adjusting the headlight beams ..... 3-26
Handlebar position ....................... 3-26
Opening and closing the
cowlings .................................... 3-26
Rear view mirrors ......................... 3-27
Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-28
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 3-29
Grip warmer adjusting knob ......... 3-31
Sidestand ..................................... 3-31
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-32
Auxiliary DC jack .......................... 3-34
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
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
ADJUSTMENT................................... 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 ........................................ 6-16
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-17
Valve clearance ........................... 6-17
Tires ............................................. 6-17
Cast wheels ................................. 6-20
Clutch lever .................................. 6-20
Rear brake light switch ................ 6-20
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-21
Checking the brake and clutch
fluid levels ................................. 6-21
Changing the brake and clutch
fluids ......................................... 6-23
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 .............. 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-25U3P6E3E0.book Page 1 Monday, August 25, 2008 9:22 AM

DESCRIPTION
2-1
2
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Left view1. Accessory box (page 3-25)
2. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt (page 3-28)
3. Front fork rebound damping force adjusting knob (page 3-28)
4. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1)
5. Rider seat (page 3-21)
6. Passenger seat (page 3-21)
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)
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DESCRIPTION
2-2
2
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Right view1. Storage compartment (page 3-24)
2. Fuel tank cap (page 3-18)
3. Fuse box (page 6-29)
4. Windshield (page 3-13)
5. Battery (page 6-28)
6. Main fuse (page 6-29)
7. Front fork compression damping force adjusting screw (page 3-28)
8. Brake pedal (page 3-16)9. Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting knob
(page 3-29)
10.Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-21)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-4
3
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Indicator and warning lights
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Turn signal indicator lights“”
and“”
The corresponding indicator light flash-
es when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
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Neutral indicator light“”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
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High beam indicator light“”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
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Oil level warning light“”
This warning light comes on if the en-
gine oil level is low.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”.
If the warning light does not come on
for a few seconds, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-
cuit.TIPEven if the oil level is sufficient, the
warning light may flicker when riding on
a slope or during sudden acceleration
or deceleration, but this is not a mal-function.
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Engine trouble warning light“”
This warning light comes on or flashes
if a problem is detected in the electrical
circuit monitoring the engine. If this oc-
curs, have a Yamaha dealer check the
self-diagnosis system. (See page 3-12
for an explanation of the self-diagnosis
device.)
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”. If the warning light does not come
on for a few seconds, then go off, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
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ABS warning light“”
If this warning light comes on or flashes
while riding, the ABS may not work cor-
rectly. If this occurs, have a Yamaha
dealer check the system as soon as
possible. (See page 3-17.)
WARNING
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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-
1. Left turn signal indicator light“”
2. Right turn signal indicator light“”
3. Engine trouble 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
ABS
ABS
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-14
3Right
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Pass switch“”
Press this switch to flash the head-
lights.
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Dimmer switch“/”
Set this switch to“” for the high
beam and to“” for the low beam.
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Turn signal switch“/”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to“”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to“”. When re-
leased, the switch returns to the centerposition. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
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Windshield position adjusting
switch“”
To move the windshield up, push this
switch in direction (a). To move the
windshield down, push the switch in di-
rection (b).TIPWhen the key is turned to “OFF”, the
windshield will automatically return tothe lowest position.
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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.
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Start switch“”
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter. See page 5-1 for start-
ing instructions prior to starting the en-
gine.
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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.
1. Engine stop switch“/”
2. Hazard switch“”
3. Start switch“”
1. Windshield position adjusting switch“”
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3
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ABS The Yamaha ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) features a dual electronic con-
trol system, which acts on the front and
rear brakes independently. The ABS is
monitored by an ECU (Electronic Con-
trol Unit), which will have recourse to
manual braking if a malfunction occurs.
WARNING
EWA10090


The ABS performs best on long
braking distances.


On certain (rough or gravel)
roads, the braking distance may
be longer with than without the
ABS. Therefore, always keep a
sufficient distance to the vehicle
ahead to match the ridingspeed.
TIP

The ABS performs a self-diagno-
sis test for a few seconds each
time the vehicle first starts off after
the main switch was turned on.
During this test, a “clicking” noise
can be heard from under the seat,
and if the brake lever or brake ped-al are even slightly applied, a vi-
bration can be felt at the lever and
pedal, but these do not indicate a
malfunction.


When the ABS is activated, the
brakes are operated in the usual
way. A pulsating action may be felt
at the brake lever or brake pedal,
but this does not indicate a mal-
function.


This ABS has a test mode which
allows the owner to experience the
pulsating at the brake lever or
brake pedal when the ABS is oper-
ating. However, special tools are
required, so please consult your
Yamaha dealer when performingthis test.
NOTICE
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Keep any type of magnets (including
magnetic pick-up tools, magnetic
screwdrivers, etc.) away from the
front and rear wheel hubs, otherwise
the magnetic rotors equipped in the
wheel hubs may be damaged, result-
ing in improper performance of theABS system.
1. Front wheel hub
1. Rear wheel hub
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3 Compression damping force
To increase the compression damping
force and thereby harden the compres-
sion damping, turn the adjusting screw
on each fork leg in direction (a). To de-
crease the compression damping force
and thereby soften the compression
damping, turn the adjusting screw on
each fork leg in direction (b).
TIPAlthough the total number of clicks of a
damping force adjusting mechanism
may not exactly match the above spec-
ifications due to small differences in
production, the actual number of clicks
always represents the entire adjusting
range. To obtain a precise adjustment,
it would be advisable to check the num-
ber of clicks of each damping force ad-
justing mechanism and to modify thespecifications as necessary.
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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.NOTICE
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To avoid damaging the mechanism,
do not attempt to turn beyond themaximum or minimum settings.
Spring preload
1. Compression damping force adjusting screwCompression damping setting:
Minimum (soft):
21 click(s) in direction (b)*
Standard:
12 click(s) in direction (b)*
Maximum (hard):
1 click(s) in direction (b)*
* With the adjusting screw fully turned
in direction (a)
1. Spring preload adjusting lever
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3For 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).
TIPTo obtain a precise adjustment, it is ad-
visable to check the actual total number
of clicks or turns of the damping force
adjusting mechanism. This adjustment
range may not exactly match the spec-
ifications listed due to small differencesin production.
WARNING
EWA10221
This shock absorber assembly con-
tains highly pressurized nitrogen
gas. Read and understand the fol-
lowing information before handling
the shock absorber assembly.

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


Do not subject the shock ab-
sorber assembly to an open
flame or other high heat source.
This may cause the unit to ex-
plode due to excessive gas
pressure.


Do not deform or damage the
cylinder in any way. Cylinder
damage will result in poor
damping performance.


Do not dispose of a damaged or
worn-out shock absorber as-
sembly yourself. Take the shock
absorber assembly to a Yamahadealer for any service.
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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