2013 YAMAHA FJR1300AS change time

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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If the preload is adjusted repeated-
ly, the preload setting pictogram
will flash 4 times and the preload
cannot be adjusted. Wait approxi-
mately 6 minutes for the preload
adjusting function motor to cool
down, and then try adjusting the
preload again.Damping force
Within each preload setting there are 3
damping force settings: “HARD” (hard),
“STD” (standard) and “SOFT” (soft).
When the preload setting is changed,
the damping force settings will change
accordingly. (The electronically adjust-
able suspension system will automati-
cally adjust to the damping force
settings last set for that preload set-
ting.) To further finely adjust the damp-
ing force, each damping force setting
can be set to 7 different levels.
TIPIf the preload setting was not complet-
ed correctly:
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The damping force setting and set-
ting level will flash 4 times and can-
not be adjusted if you try to adjust
them while the vehicle is stopped.
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The preload setting pictogram will
flash and the damping force can-
not be adjusted if you try to adjust
it while the vehicle is moving.
Be sure that the preload has been set
correctly before adjusting the damping
force.
To adjust the damping force and damp-ing force setting level1. Turn the key to “ON”.
2. Push the menu switch “MENU” to switch the function display to the
damping force adjusting function.
GEAR1HARD
+3
GEARNGEARN
GEARN
1. Damping force setting
2. Damping force setting level
GEARNHARD+3
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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EAU16810
Tips for reducing fuel con-
sumption Fuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the following
tips to reduce fuel consumption:●
Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
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Do not rev the engine while shifting
down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the engine.
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Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length of
time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traffic
lights or at railroad crossings).
EAU16841
Engine break-in There is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi). For
this reason, you should read the follow-
ing material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts in
the engine wear and polish themselves
to the correct operating clearances.
During this period, prolonged full-throt-
tle operation or any condition that might
result in engine overheating must be
avoided.
EAU17123
0–1000 km (0–600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 4500
r/min. NOTICE: After 1000 km (600
mi) of operation, the engine oil and
final gear oil must be changed, and
the oil filter cartridge or element re-
placed.
[ECA10332]
1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 5400
r/min.
1600 km (1000 mi) and beyond
The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.NOTICE
ECA10310
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Keep the engine speed out of
the tachometer red zone.
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If any engine trouble should oc-
cur during the engine break-in
period, immediately have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehi- cle.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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EAU21384
Checking the throttle grip free
play The throttle grip free play should mea-
sure 1.0–3.0 mm (0.04–0.12 in) at the
inner edge of the throttle grip. Periodi-
cally check the throttle grip free play
and, if necessary, have a Yamaha deal-
er adjust it.
EAU21401
Valve clearance The valve clearance changes with use,
resulting in improper air-fuel mixture
and/or engine noise. To prevent this
from occurring, the valve clearance
must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
EAU21776
Tires Tires are the only contact between the
vehicle and the road. Safety in all con-
ditions of riding depends on a relatively
small area of road contact. Therefore, it
is essential to maintain the tires in good
condition at all times and replace them
at the appropriate time with the speci-
fied tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be checked
and, if necessary, adjusted before each
ride.
WARNING
EWA10503
Operation of this vehicle with im-
proper tire pressure may cause se-
vere injury or death from loss of
control.●
The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the temperature
of the tires equals the ambient
temperature).
●
The tire air pressure must be ad-
justed in accordance with the
riding speed and with the total
1. Throttle grip free play
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