2013 YAMAHA FJR1300A clutch

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 lights and warning lights ............................................3-4
Cruise control system .....................3-6
Multi-function meter unit .................3-9
D-mode (drive mode) ....................3-22
Handlebar switches ......................3-23
Clutch lever ...................................3-25
Shift pedal .....................................3-25
Brake lever ...................................3-26
Brake pedal ..................................3-26
ABS ..............................................3-26
Traction control system ................3-27
Fuel tank cap ................................3-29
Fuel ...............................................3-30
Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose ..........................................3-31
Catalytic converters ......................3-31
Seats ............................................3-32
Adjusting the rider seat height ......3-33
Storage compartments .................3-35 Accessory box .............................. 3-36
Adjusting the headlight beams ..... 3-37
Handlebar position ....................... 3-37
Opening and closing the cowling
vents ......................................... 3-37
Rear view mirrors ......................... 3-39
Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-39
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ................................... 3-41
Sidestand ..................................... 3-42
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-43
Auxiliary DC jack .......................... 3-45
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 ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system ............. 6-3 General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-4
Removing and installing panels ..... 6-8
Checking the spark plugs ............ 6-11
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-12
Final gear oil ................................ 6-14
Coolant ........................................ 6-16
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 6-17
Checking the engine idling speed ........................................ 6-18
Checking the throttle grip free
play ........................................... 6-19
Valve clearance ........................... 6-19
Tires ............................................. 6-19
Cast wheels ................................. 6-22
Clutch lever .................................. 6-22
Checking the brake lever free play ........................................... 6-23
Brake light switches ..................... 6-23
Checking the front and rear brake pads .......................................... 6-24
Checking the brake and clutch fluid levels ................................. 6-24
Changing the brake and clutch fluids ......................................... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals .............. 6-27U1MCE0E0.book Page 1 Thursday, July 19, 2012 6:59 PM

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Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............. 6-27
Checking and lubricating the centerstand and sidestand ........ 6-28
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 6-29
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ... 6-29
Checking the front fork ................. 6-29
Checking the steering ................... 6-30
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-30
Battery .......................................... 6-31
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-32
Headlight bulb .............................. 6-34
Front turn signal light .................... 6-34
Replacing a rear turn signal light
bulb or a tail/brake light bulb ..... 6-34
Replacing the license plate light bulb ........................................... 6-35
Auxiliary light ................................ 6-36
Troubleshooting ............................ 6-36
Troubleshooting charts ................. 6-37
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE .......................................... 7-1
Matte color caution ......................... 7-1
Care ................................................ 7-1
Storage ...........................................7-4
SPECIFICATIONS ............................. 8-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION ............. 9-1
Identification numbers .................... 9-1
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DESCRIPTION
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Controls and instruments
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1. Clutch lever (page 3-25)
2. Rear view mirror (page 3-39)
3. Left handlebar switches (page 3-23)
4. Clutch fluid reservoir (page 6-24)
5. Multi-function meter unit (page 3-9)
6. Main switch/steering lock (page 3-2)
7. Front brake fluid reservoir (page 6-24)
8. Right handlebar switches (page 3-23) 9. Brake lever (page 3-26)
10.Throttle grip (page 6-19)
11.Grip warmer (page 3-12)
12.Headlight beam adjusting knob (page 3-37)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-7
3Activating and setting the cruise
control system
1. Push the cruise control power switch “ ” located on the left han-
dlebar. The cruise control system
indicator light “ ” will come on.
2. Push the “SET–” side of the cruise control setting switch to activate
the cruise control system. Your
current traveling speed will be-
come the set cruising speed. The
cruise control setting indicator light
“SET” will come on.
Adjusting the set cruising speed
While the cruise control system is oper-
ating, push the “RES+” side of the
cruise control setting switch to increase
the set cruising speed or the “SET–”
side to decrease the set speed.
TIPPushing the setting switch once will
change the speed in increments of ap-
proximately 2.0 km/h (1.2 mi/h). Hold-
ing the “RES+” or “SET–” side of the
cruise control setting switch down will
increase or decrease the speed contin-
uously until the switch is released.
You can also manually increase your
traveling speed using the throttle. After
you have accelerated, you can set a
new cruising speed by pushing the
“SET–” side of the setting switch. If you
do not set a new cruising speed, when
you return the throttle grip, the vehicle
will decelerate to the previously set
cruising speed.
Deactivating the cruise control sys-
tem
Perform one of the following operations
to cancel the set cruising speed. The
“SET” indicator light will go off.●
Turn the throttle grip past the
closed position in the deceleration
direction.
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Apply the front or rear brake.
●
Disengage the clutch.
Push the power switch to turn off the
cruise control system. The “ ” indica-
tor light and the “SET” indicator light will
go off.
TIPTraveling speed decreases as soon as
the cruise control system is deactivat-
ed; unless the throttle grip is turned.Using the resume function
Push the “RES+” side of the cruise con-
trol setting switch to reactivate the
cruise control system. The traveling1. Closed position
2. Cruise control cancel direction
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Clutch lever The clutch lever is located at the left
handlebar grip. To disengage the
clutch, pull the lever toward the handle-
bar grip. To engage the clutch, release
the lever. The lever should be pulled
rapidly and released slowly for smooth
clutch operation.
The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch lever position adjusting dial. To
adjust the distance between the clutch
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
arrow mark on the clutch lever.
The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch switch, which is part of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system. (See page
3-43.)
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Shift pedal The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the motorcycle and is used in
combination with the clutch lever when
shifting the gears of the 5-speed con-
stant-mesh transmission equipped on
this motorcycle.
1. Clutch lever
2. Clutch lever position adjusting dial
3. Arrow mark
4. Distance between clutch lever and handlebar
grip
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2
3
1. Shift pedal
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3this system regularly and have a
Yamaha dealer repair it if it does not function properly.
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Ignition circuit cut-off system The ignition circuit cut-off system (com-
prising the sidestand switch, clutch
switch and neutral switch) has the fol-
lowing functions.●
It prevents starting when the trans-
mission is in gear and the side-
stand is up, but the clutch lever is
not pulled.
●
It prevents starting when the trans-
mission is in gear and the clutch le-
ver is pulled, but the sidestand is
still down.
●
It cuts the running engine when the
transmission is in gear and the
sidestand is moved down.
Periodically check the operation of the
ignition circuit cut-off system according
to the following procedure.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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With the engine turned off:
1. Move the sidestand down.
2. Make sure that the start/engine stop switch is set to “ ”.
3. Turn the key on.
4. Shift the transmission into the neutral position.
5. Push the “ ” side of the start/engine stop switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still running:
6. Move the sidestand up.
7. Keep the clutch lever pulled.
8. Shift the transmission into gear.
9. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?
After the engine has stalled:
10. Move the sidestand up.
11. Keep the clutch lever pulled.
12. Push the “ ” side of the start/engine stop switch.
Does the engine start?
The system is OK. The motorcycle can be ridden.
YES NO YES NO YES NO
The neutral switch may not be working correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The clutch switch may not be working correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.The sidestand switch may not be working correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer. The vehicle must be placed on the center-
stand during this inspection.If a malfunction is noted, have a Yamaha
dealer check the system before riding.
WA R N I N G
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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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Rear brake Check operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check brake pads for wear.
Replace if necessary.
Check fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-24, 6-24
Clutch Check operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-22, 6-24
Throttle grip Make sure that operation is smooth.
Check throttle grip free play.
If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip free play and lubricate cable
and grip housing. 6-19, 6-26
Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate if necessary. 6-26
Wheels and tires Check for damage.
Check tire condition and tread depth.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.
6-19, 6-22
Brake and shift pedals Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary.
6-27
Brake and clutch levers Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary. 6-27
Centerstand, sidestand Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pivots if necessary.
6-28
Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
Tighten if necessary.
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