2013 YAMAHA FJR1300A Owners Manual

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21*Rear suspension re-
lay arm and con-
necting arm
pivoting points Check operation.
√√√√
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. √√
22 Engine oil Change.
Check oil level and vehicle for oil
leakage. √√√√√√
23 Engine oil filter car-
tridge Replace.
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24 *Cooling system Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage. √√√√√
Change coolant. Every 3 years
25 Final gear oil Check oil level and vehicle for oil
leakage.
Change. √√√√√
26 *Front and rear brake
switches Check operation.
√√√√√√
27 Moving parts and
cables
Lubricate.
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28 *Throttle grip Check operation.
Check throttle grip free play, and
adjust if necessary.
Lubricate cable and grip housing. √√√√√
29 *Lights, signals and
switches Check operation.
Adjust headlight beam.
√√√√√√
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
(24000 mi)
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EAU17670
TIP●
The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
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Hydraulic brake and clutch service Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake and clutch fluid levels.
Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers as well as clutch master and release cylinders, and change the brake and clutch fluids.
Replace the brake and clutch hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
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EAU18771
Removing and installing pan-
els The panels shown need to be removed
to perform some of the maintenance
jobs described in this chapter. Refer to
this section each time a panel needs to
be removed and installed.
EAU54130
Panel A
To remove the panel1. Remove each headlight beam ad-justing knob by removing the
screw.
2. Remove the bolts and the quick fasteners.
1. Panel A
1
1. Panel B
1. Panel C
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1. Screw
2. Headlight beam adjusting knob
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63. Take the front cowling off as
shown. 4. Remove the bolt, screw and quick
fastener, and then take the panel
off. To install the panel
1. Place the panel in its original posi-
tion, and then install the bolt, screw
and quick fastener.
2. Place the front cowling in its origi- nal position, and then install the
bolts and quick fasteners.
3. Install each headlight beam adjust- ing knob by installing the screw.
4. Adjust the headlight beam if nec- essary. (See page 3-37.)
Panels B and C
To remove a panel1. Remove the seats. (See page 3-32.)
2. Remove the bolts and the quick fastener screws.
1. Front cowling
2. Bolt
3. Quick fastener
2
2
1
3
1. Screw
2. Panel A
3. Bolt
4. Quick fastener
1
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3. Pull the bottom of the panel out-
ward, pull the front of the panel
downward, and then slide the pan-
el forward to release it in the rear
as shown.
To install a panel
1. Place the panel in the original posi- tion, and then install the bolts and
the quick fastener screws. 2. Install the seats.
1. Panel B
2. Quick fastener screw
3. Bolt
1. Panel C
2. Quick fastener screw
3. Bolt
1
2
2
3
3
2
3
1
2 2
2 3
3
1. Panel B
1
1. Panel B
1
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EAU19652
Checking the spark plugs The spark plugs are important engine
components, which should be checked
periodically, preferably by a Yamaha
dealer. Since heat and deposits will
cause any spark plug to slowly erode,
they should be removed and checked
in accordance with the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. In addition,
the condition of the spark plugs can re-
veal the condition of the engine.
The porcelain insulator around the cen-
ter electrode of each spark plug should
be a medium-to-light tan (the ideal color
when the vehicle is ridden normally),
and all spark plugs installed in the en-
gine should have the same color. If any
spark plug shows a distinctly different
color, the engine could be operating im-
properly. Do not attempt to diagnose
such problems yourself. Instead, have
a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
If a spark plug shows signs of electrode
erosion and excessive carbon or other
deposits, it should be replaced.Before installing a spark plug, the spark
plug gap should be measured with a
wire thickness gauge and, if necessary,
adjusted to specification.
Clean the surface of the spark plug
gasket and its mating surface, and then
wipe off any grime from the spark plug
threads.
TIPIf a torque wrench is not available when
installing a spark plug, a good estimate
of the correct torque is 1/4–1/2 turn
past finger tight. However, the spark
plug should be tightened to the speci-
fied torque as soon as possible.NOTICE
ECA10840
Do not use any tools to remove or in-
stall the spark plug cap, otherwise
the ignition coil coupler may get
damaged. The spark plug cap may
be difficult to remove because the
rubber seal on the end of the cap fits
tightly. To remove the spark plug
cap, simply twist it back and forth
while pulling it out; to install it, twist
it back and forth while pushing it in.
Specified spark plug:
NGK/CPR8EA-9
1. Spark plug gapSpark plug gap:0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
Tightening torque: Spark plug:13 Nm (1.3 m·kgf, 9.4 ft·lbf)
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EAU19886
Engine oil and oil filter car-
tridge The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter car-
tridge replaced at the intervals speci-
fied in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand. A slight tilt to the side can
result in a false reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set- tles, and then check the oil level
through the check window located
at the bottom-left side of the crank-
case.TIPThe engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
4. If the engine oil is below the mini-mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment) 1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil. 4. Remove the engine oil filler cap,
the engine oil drain bolt and its
gasket to drain the oil from the
crankcase.
TIPSkip steps 5–7 if the oil filter cartridge is
not being replaced.5. Remove the oil filter cartridge withan oil filter wrench.
1. Engine oil level check window
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Maximum level mark
4. Minimum level mark
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4
2
1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
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TIPAn oil filter wrench is available at a
Yamaha dealer.6. Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to the O-ring of the new oil filter
cartridge.
TIPMake sure that the O-ring is properly
seated.7. Install the new oil filter cartridge,and then tighten it to the specified
torque with a torque wrench. 8. Install the engine oil drain bolt and
its new gasket, and then tighten
the bolt to the specified torque.
9. Refill with the specified amount of the recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil filler
cap.
TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any
parts after the engine and exhaust sys-
tem have cooled down.
1. Oil filter wrench
2. Oil filter cartridge
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1. O-ring
1. Torque wrench
1
Tightening torque:Oil filter cartridge:
17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Tightening torque: Engine oil drain bolt:43 Nm (4.3 m·kgf, 31 ft·lbf)
Recommended engine oil: See page 8-1.
Oil quantity: Without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment:
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)
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