2013 YAMAHA FJR1300AS brake

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EAU37913
Checking the brake lever free
play There should be no free play at the
brake lever end. If there is free play,
have a Yamaha dealer inspect the
brake system.
WARNING
EWA14211
A soft or spongy feeling in the brake
lever can indicate the presence of air
in the hydraulic system. If there is air
in the hydraulic system, have a
Yamaha dealer bleed the system be- fore operating the vehicle. Air in the
hydraulic system will diminish the braking performance, which may re-
sult in loss of control and an acci-
dent.
EAU22282
Brake light switches The brake light, which is activated by
the brake pedal and brake lever, should
come on just before braking takes ef-
fect. Since the brake light switches are
components of the cruise control sys-
tem, they must be adjusted by a
Yamaha dealer, who has the neces- sary professional knowledge and expe-
rience.
1. No brake lever free play
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EAU22392
Checking the front and rear
brake pads The front and rear brake pads must be
checked for wear at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
EAU43431
Front brake pads
The front brake calipers are equipped
with two sets of brake pads.
Each front brake pad is provided with a
wear indicator groove, which allows
you to check the brake pad wear with-
out having to disassemble the brake.
To check a brake pad for wear, check
its wear indicator groove. If a brake pad
has worn to the point that the wear indi-cator groove has almost disappeared,
have a Yamaha dealer replace the
brake pads as a set.
EAU22500
Rear brake pads
Check each rear brake pad for damage
and measure the lining thickness. If a
brake pad is damaged or if the lining
thickness is less than 0.8 mm (0.03 in),
have a Yamaha dealer replace the
brake pads as a set.
EAU40592
Checking the brake and
YCC-S clutch fluid levels Before riding, check that the brake and
YCC-S clutch fluids are above the min-
imum level marks. Check the brake and
YCC-S clutch fluid levels with the tops
of the reservoirs level. Replenish the
brake and YCC-S clutch fluids if neces-
sary.
Front brake
1. Brake pad wear indicator groove
1
1
1. Lining thickness
1
1. Minimum level mark
1
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6Rear brake
YCC-S clutch
TIP●
The rear brake fluid reservoir is lo-
cated behind panel C. (See page
6-8.)
●
The YCC-S clutch fluid reservoir is
located behind panel B. (See page
6-8.)WARNING
EWA16020
Improper maintenance can result in
loss of braking ability or YCC-S
clutch operation. Observe these pre-
cautions:●
Insufficient brake or YCC-S
clutch fluid may allow air to en-
ter the brake or YCC-S clutch
system, reducing braking or
YCC-S clutch performance.
●
Clean the filler caps before re-
moving. Use only DOT 4 brake
fluid from a sealed container.
●
Use only the specified brake flu-
id; otherwise, the rubber seals
may deteriorate, causing leak-
age.
●
Refill with the same type of
brake fluid. Adding a brake fluid
other than DOT 4 may result in a
harmful chemical reaction.
●
Be careful that water or dust
does not enter the brake or
YCC-S clutch fluid reservoir
when refilling. Water will signifi-
cantly lower the boiling point of
the fluid and may result in vapor
lock, and dirt may clog the ABS
hydraulic unit valves.
NOTICE
ECA17640
Brake fluid may damage painted sur-
faces or plastic parts. Always clean
up spilled fluid immediately.The brake and YCC-S clutch fluid res-
ervoir diaphragms will lose their shape
from the negative pressure if the fluid
level goes down too far. Be sure to re-
turn the diaphragms to their original
shape before reinstalling them.
As the brake pads wear, it is normal for
the brake fluid level to gradually go
down. A low brake fluid level may indi-
cate worn brake pads and/or brake sys-
tem leakage; therefore, be sure to
1. Minimum level mark
1. Minimum level mark
UPPER
LOWER
1
Specified brake and YCC-S clutch
fluid: DOT 4 brake fluid
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check the brake pads for wear and the
brake system for leakage. A low YCC-S
clutch fluid level may indicate YCC-S
clutch system leakage; therefore, be
sure to check the YCC-S clutch system
for leakage. If the brake or YCC-S
clutch fluid level goes down suddenly,
have a Yamaha dealer check the cause
before further riding.
EAU40602
Changing the brake and
YCC-S clutch fluids Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake and YCC-S clutch fluids at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart or in the
TIP after the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. In addition, have the
oil seals of the brake and YCC-S clutch
master cylinders and calipers as well as
the brake and YCC-S clutch hoses re-
placed at the intervals listed below or
whenever they are damaged or leak-
ing.●
Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
●
Brake and YCC-S clutch hoses:
Replace every four years.
EAU23095
Checking and lubricating the
cables The operation of all control cables and
the condition of the cables should be
checked before each ride, and the ca-
bles and cable ends should be lubricat-
ed if necessary. If a cable is damaged
or does not move smoothly, have a
Yamaha dealer check or replace it.
WARNING! Damage to the outer
housing of cables may result in in-
ternal rusting and cause interfer-
ence with cable movement. Replace
damaged cables as soon as possi-
ble to prevent unsafe conditions.[EWA10711]
Recommended lubricant:
Yamaha Chain and Cable Lube or
engine oil
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EAU23114
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable The operation of the throttle grip should
be checked before each ride. In addi-
tion, the cable should be lubricated by a
Yamaha dealer at the intervals speci- fied in the periodic maintenance chart.
The throttle cable is equipped with a
rubber cover. Make sure that the cover
is securely installed. Even though the
cover is installed correctly, it does not
completely protect the cable from water
entry. Therefore, use care not to pour
water directly onto the cover or cable
when washing the vehicle. If the cable
or cover becomes dirty, wipe clean with
a moist cloth.
EAU44273
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals The operation of the brake and shift
pedals should be checked before each
ride, and the pedal pivots should be lu-
bricated if necessary.
Brake pedal
Shift pedal
Recommended lubricant: Lithium-soap-based grease
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EAU23154
Checking and lubricating the
brake lever The operation of the brake lever should
be checked before each ride, and the
lever pivot should be lubricated if nec-
essary.
EAU23213
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand The operation of the centerstand and
sidestand should be checked before
each ride, and the pivots and metal-to-
metal contact surfaces should be lubri-
cated if necessary.
WARNING
EWA10741
If the centerstand or sidestand does
not move up and down smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it. Otherwise, the centerstand or
sidestand could contact the ground
and distract the operator, resulting
in a possible loss of control.
Recommended lubricant:Silicone grease
Recommended lubricant:Lithium-soap-based grease
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EAU23251
Lubricating the rear suspen-
sion The pivoting points of the rear suspen-
sion must be lubricated by a Yamaha
dealer at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
EAUM1652
Lubricating the swingarm piv-
ots The swingarm pivots must be lubricat-
ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAU23272
Checking the front fork The condition and operation of the front
fork must be checked as follows at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoid injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no danger of it falling
over.
[EWA10751]
2. While applying the front brake, push down hard on the handlebars
several times to check if the front
fork compresses and rebounds
smoothly.
Recommended lubricant:Lithium-soap-based grease
Recommended lubricant:Lithium-soap-based grease
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is turned to “OFF”, then con-
nect the positive lead before
connecting the negative lead.
[ECA16840]
4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals.NOTICE
ECA16530
Always keep the battery charged.
Storing a discharged battery can
cause permanent battery damage.
EAU54512
Replacing the fuses The fuse boxes and individual fuses are
located under panel A. (See page 6-8.)
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.1. Main fuse 1
2. Spare fuse
3. Cruise control fuse
4. Brake light fuse
5. Fuse box
6. Main fuse 2
5
1
3
4
2
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1. ABS motor fuse
2. ABS solenoid fuse
3. Fuel injection system fuse
4. Backup fuse (for clock and immobilizer sys-
tem)
5. Electronic throttle valve fuse
6. Headlight fuse
7. Spare fuse
8. YCC-S motor control fuse
9. Suspension fuse
10.Signaling system fuse
11.Auxiliary DC jack fuse
12.ABS control unit fuse
13.Ignition fuse
14.Right radiator fan fuse
15.Left radiator fan fuse
16.Hazard fuse
17.Windshield motor fuse
15
7
11
101213
14
7
17
16
8
1
9
2
3456
7
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