2013 YAMAHA FJR1300A spark plugs

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

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-3
6
EAU46861
TIP●
The annual checks must be performed every year, except if a kilometer-based maintenance, or for the UK, a
mileage-based maintenance, is performed instead.
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From 50000 km (30000 mi), repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 10000 km (6000 mi).
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Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and technical
skills.
EAU46910
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
(24000 mi)
1 *Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or
damage. √√√√√
2 *Spark plugs Check condition.
Clean and regap.
√√
Replace. √√
3 *Valves Check valve clearance.
Adjust.
Every 40000 km (24000 mi)
4 *Fuel injection sys-
tem Adjust synchronization.
√√√√√√
5 *Mufflers and ex-
haust pipes Check the screw clamps for
looseness. √√√√√
6 *Air induction sys-
tem Check the air cut-off valve, reed
valve, and hose for damage.
Replace any damaged parts if necessary. √√√√√
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-11
6
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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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-37
6
EAU42504
Troubleshooting charts Starting problems or poor engine performance
Check the fuel level in
the fuel tank.1. Fuel
There is enough fuel.There is no fuel.
Check the battery.
Supply fuel.
The engine does not start.
Check the battery.
Remove the spark plugs
and check the electrodes.3. Ignition
Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the
spark plug gaps, or replace the spark plugs.
Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
Operate the electric starter.4. Compression
There is compression.
There is no compression.
The engine does not start.
Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
The engine does not start.
Check the compression.
Operate the electric starter.2. Battery
The engine turns over
quickly.
The engine turns over
slowly.
The engine does not start.
Check the ignition.
The battery is good.Check the battery lead connections,
and have a Yamaha dealer charge
the battery if necessary.
DryWet
Operate the electric starter.
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
7-4
7
EAU26243
Storage Short-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover. Be
sure the engine and the exhaust sys-
tem are cool before covering the motor-
cycle.NOTICE
ECA10810
●
Storing the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated room or cover-
ing it with a tarp, while it is still
wet, will allow water and humid-
ity to seep in and cause rust.
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To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chemi-
cals are stored.
Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for sev-
eral months:1. Follow all the instructions in the “Care” section of this chapter. 2. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
3. Perform the following steps to pro- tect the cylinders, piston rings, etc.
from corrosion.a. Remove the spark plug caps and spark plugs.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into each spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug caps onto the spark plugs, and then place
the spark plugs on the cylinder
head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit spark-
ing during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder walls with oil.)
WARNING! To prevent dam- age or injury from sparking,
make sure to ground the
spark plug electrodes while
turning the engine over.
[EWA10951]
e. Remove the spark plug caps from the spark plugs, and then
install the spark plugs and the
spark plug caps.
4. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the side-
stand/centerstand.
5. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
6. Cover the muffler outlets with plas- tic bags to prevent moisture from
entering them.
7. Remove the battery and fully charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a month.
Do not store the battery in an ex-
cessively cold or warm place [less
than 0 °C (30 °F) or more than 30
°C (90 °F)]. For more information
on storing the battery, see page
6-31.
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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
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