2013 YAMAHA FJR1300A Owners Manual

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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 3-32.)
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. 5. Insert the projection on the front of
the rider seat into seat holder A as
shown.
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
1. Rider seat height position adjuster
2. “L” mark
3. Match mark
1. Projection
2. Rider seat holder cover
3. Seat holder A (for low position)
1
2
3
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36. 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.
TIPMake sure that the seats are properly
secured before riding.
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Storage compartments This vehicle is equipped with two stor-
age compartments.
Storage compartment A
Storage compartment A is located un-
der the rider seat. (See page 3-32.)
When storing the Owner’s Manual or
other documents in this storage com-
partment, be sure to wrap them in a
plastic bag so that they will not get wet.
When washing the motorcycle, be
careful not to let any water enter the
storage compartment. Storage compartment B
Storage compartment B is located un-
der the passenger seat. (See page
3-32.)
This storage compartment is designed
to hold an optional 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.
1. “L” position slot
1. Storage compartment A
1
1. Storage compartment B
2. Yamaha CYCLELOK (optional)
2
1
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WARNING
EWA14420
●
Do not exceed the load limit of 1
kg (2 lb) for storage compart-
ment A.
●
Do not exceed the load limit of 3
kg (7 lb) for storage compart-
ment B.
●
Do not exceed the maximum
load of 215 kg (474 lb) for the ve-
hicle.
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Accessory box The accessory box is located beside
the meter panel.
To open the accessory box1. Insert the key into the main switch, and then turn it to “ON”.
2. Push the accessory box button, and then open the accessory box
lid.
3. Turn the key to “OFF” to preserve the battery.
To close the accessory box 1. Fold the accessory box lid down. 2. Remove the key.
NOTICE
ECA11800
Do not place heat-sensitive items in
the accessory box. The accessory
box gets extremely hot especially
when the engine is running or is hot.
WARNING
EWA11421
●
Do not exceed the load limit of
0.3 kg (0.66 lb) for the accessory
box.
●
Do not exceed the maximum
load of 215 kg (474 lb) for the ve-
hicle.
1. Accessory box lid
2. Accessory box
3. Accessory box button
1
2
3
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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).
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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.
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Opening and closing the cowl-
ing vents The cowling vents can be opened 20
mm (0.79 in) for added ventilation to
suit the riding conditions.
To open a cowling vent1. Remove the quick fastener.
2. Slide the cowling vent panel for- ward to unhook its projections from
the lower slots, and then pull the
panel off.
1. Headlight beam adjusting knob
1
1
(b)
(a)
(b)
(a)
1. Handlebar
11
1. Closed position
2. Open position
1
2
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3. Insert the projections into the up- per slots, and then slide the panel
backward. 4. Install the quick fastener.
To close a cowling vent 1. Remove the quick fastener.
2. Slide the cowling vent panel for- ward to unhook its projections from
the upper slots, and then pull the
panel off.
3. Insert the projections into the lower slots, and then slide the panel
backward. 4. Install the quick fastener.
TIPMake sure that the cowling vent panels
are properly installed before riding.
1. Cowling vent panel
2. Lower slot
3. Quick fastener
1. Projection
2. Upper slot
3. Quick fastener
3
1
2
1
32
1. Cowling vent panel
2. Upper slot
3. Quick fastener
3
1
2
1. Projection
2. Lower slot
3. Quick fastener
1
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Rear view mirrors The rear view mirrors of this vehicle can
be folded forward or backward for park-
ing in narrow spaces. Fold the mirrors
back to their original position before
riding.
WARNING
EWA14371
Be sure to fold the rear view mirrors
back to their original position before
riding.
EAU54140
Adjusting the front fork
WARNING
EWA14670
Always adjust the spring preload on
both fork legs equally, otherwise
poor handling and loss of stability
may result.Each front fork leg is equipped with a
spring preload adjusting bolt. The right
front fork leg is equipped with a re-
bound damping force adjusting knob
and compression damping force ad-
justing screw.NOTICE
ECA10101
To avoid damaging the mechanism,
do not attempt to turn beyond the
maximum or minimum settings.Spring preload
To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn
the adjusting bolt on each fork leg in di-
rection (a). To decrease the spring pre-
load and thereby soften the
suspension, turn the adjusting bolt on
each fork leg in direction (b).The spring preload setting is deter-
mined by measuring distance A, shown
in the illustration. The shorter distance
A is, the higher the spring preload; the
longer distance A is, the lower the
spring preload.
1. Riding position
2. Parking position
2
2
1
2 2
1
1. Spring preload adjusting bolt
1. Distance A
(a)
(b)1
1(a)
(b)
4.0 mm (0.16 in)
3.0 mm (0.12 in)
1
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Rebound damping force
The rebound damping force is adjusted
on the right front fork leg only.
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). Compression damping force
The compression damping force is ad-
justed on the right front fork leg only.
To increase the compression damping
force and thereby harden the compres-
sion damping, turn the adjusting screw
in direction (a). To decrease the com-
pression damping force and thereby
soften the compression damping, turn
the adjusting screw 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-
Spring preload setting:
Minimum (soft):
Distance A = 15.0 mm (0.59 in)
Standard:
Distance A = 10.0 mm (0.39 in)
Maximum (hard): Distance A = 0.0 mm (0.00 in)1. Rebound damping force adjusting knob
(a)
(b)
1
Rebound damping setting: Minimum (soft):
16 click(s) in direction (b)*
Standard:
12 click(s) in direction (b)*
Maximum (hard): 1 click(s) in direction (b)*
* With the adjusting knob fully turned in direction (a)
1. Compression damping force adjusting screw
Compression damping setting: Minimum (soft): 21 click(s) in direction (b)*
Standard: 11 click(s) in direction (b)*
Maximum (hard):
1 click(s) in direction (b)*
* With the adjusting screw fully turned in direction (a)
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3ber of clicks of each damping force ad-
justing mechanism and to modify the
specifications 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
ECA16570
To avoid damaging the mechanism,
do not attempt to move beyond the
maximum or minimum settings.Spring preload
For riding solo, move the spring preload
adjusting lever in direction (a). For
riding with a passenger, move the
spring preload adjusting lever in direc-
tion (b).
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).
1. Spring preload adjusting lever
1
(b)
(a)
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