2013 YAMAHA FJR1300A low beam

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

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-4
3
EAU49392
Indicator lights and warning
lights
EAU11030
Turn signal indicator lights “ ”
and “ ”
The corresponding indicator light flash-
es when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
EAU11060
Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
EAU11080
High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU11123
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”. The warning light should come
on for a few seconds, and then go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
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.
EAU11380
Cruise control indicator lights
See page 3-6 for an explanation of
these indicator lights.
EAU11534
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 3-21
for an explanation of the self-diagnosis
device.)
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”. The warning light should come
on for a few seconds, and then go off.
1. Immobilizer system indicator light “ ”
2. Left turn signal indicator light “ ”
3. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
4. Oil level warning light “ ”
5. Neutral indicator light “ ”
6. High beam indicator light “ ”
7. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light “ ”
8. Right turn signal indicator light “ ”
9. Traction control system indicator/warning light “TCS”
10.Cruise control indicator lights
GEARN
25
A.TEMP ˚C
Lo
C.TEMP˚C
0:06
TIME TRIP
1
2
8
3
7
4
9
10
6
5
ABS
U1MCE0E0.book Page 4 Thursday, July 19, 2012 6:59 PM

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-23
3This mode allows the rider to enjoy
smooth drivability from the low-speed
range to the high-speed range.
Sports mode “S”
This mode offers a sportier engine re-
sponse in the low- to mid-speed range
compared to the touring mode.
EAU1234B
Handlebar switches Left
Right
EAU54200
Dimmer/Pass switch “ / /PASS”
Set this switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
To flash the high beam, push the pass
side “PASS” of the switch while the
headlights are on low beam.
EAU12460
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 center
1. Menu switch “MENU”
2. Select switch “ / ”
3. Cruise control switches
4. Horn switch “ ”
5. Turn signal switch “ / ”
6. Dimmer/Pass switch “ / /PASS”
R
ESSET
PA S S
1
6
542
3
1. Start/Engine stop switch “ / / ”
2. Drive mode switch “MODE”
3. Hazard switch “ ”
STOPMODERUNSTART
32
1
U1MCE0E0.book Page 23 Thursday, July 19, 2012 6:59 PM

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-37
3
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).
EAU39641
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.
EAU54150
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
U1MCE0E0.book Page 37 Thursday, July 19, 2012 6:59 PM

INDEX
AABS ...................................................... 3-26
ABS warning light ................................... 3-5
Accessory box ...................................... 3-36
Air filter element, cleaning .................... 6-17
Auxiliary DC jack .................................. 3-45
Auxiliary light ........................................ 6-36BBattery .................................................. 6-31
Brake and clutch fluid levels, checking ............................................. 6-24
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ......... 6-26
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-27
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-27
Brake lever ........................................... 3-26
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-23
Brake light switches .............................. 6-23
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-26CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-26
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters .............................. 3-31
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and lubricating .................................... 6-28
Clutch lever.................................. 3-25, 6-22
Coolant ................................................. 6-16
Cowling vents, opening and closing ..... 3-37
Cruise control indicator lights ................. 3-4
Cruise control switches ......................... 3-24
Cruise control system ............................. 3-6DDimmer/Pass switch ............................. 3-23 D-mode (drive mode) ............................ 3-22
EEngine break-in .......................................5-3
Engine idling speed, checking............... 6-18
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............ 6-12
Engine trouble warning light .................... 3-4FFinal gear oil.......................................... 6-14
Front and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-24
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-39
Front fork, checking...............................6-29
Front turn signal light............................. 6-34
Fuel ....................................................... 3-30
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose .......... 3-31
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-29
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-32HHandlebar position, adjusting ................ 3-37
Handlebar switches ............................... 3-23
Hazard switch........................................ 3-24
Headlight beams, adjusting ................... 3-37
Headlight bulb ....................................... 6-34
High beam indicator light......................... 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-24IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-43
Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-6
Indicator lights and warning lights ........... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ......... 6-35
MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic .... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system ... 6-3
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1
Menu switch .......................................... 3-24
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ......................... 3-9NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-8
Parking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1RRear suspension, lubricating ................ 6-29
Rear view mirrors.................................. 3-39
Rider seat height, adjusting .................. 3-33SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats..................................................... 3-32
Select switch ......................................... 3-24
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-25
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-41
Sidestand .............................................. 3-42
Spark plugs, checking........................... 6-11
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Start/Engine stop switch ....................... 3-24
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Steering, checking ................................ 6-30
Storage ................................................... 7-4
U1MCE0E0.book Page 1 Thursday, July 19, 2012 6:59 PM