2013 YAMAHA FJR1300AS Owners Manual

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Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose Before operating the motorcycle:●
Check the fuel tank breather/over-
flow hose connection.
●
Check the fuel tank breather/over-
flow hose for cracks or damage,
and replace it if necessary.
●
Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank breather/overflow hose is not
blocked, and clean it if necessary.
●
Make sure that the fuel tank
breather/overflow hose is routed
through the clamp.
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Catalytic converters This vehicle is equipped with catalytic
converters in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10862
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazard or
burns:●
Do not park the vehicle near
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.
●
Park the vehicle in a place
where pedestrians or children
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
●
Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has cooled down before do-
ing any maintenance work.
●
Do not allow the engine to idle
more than a few minutes. Long
idling can cause a build-up of
heat.
NOTICE
ECA10701
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause unre-
pairable damage to the catalytic
converter.
1. Fuel tank breather/overflow hose
2. Clamp
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Seats Passenger seat
To remove the passenger seat1. Insert the key into the seat lock,and then turn it counterclockwise.
2. Lift the front of the passenger seat and pull it forward.
To install the passenger seat1. Insert the projections on the rear of the passenger seat into the seat
holders as shown, and then push
the front of the seat down to lock it
in place. 2. Remove the key.
Rider seat
To remove the rider seat
1. Remove the passenger seat.
2. Push the rider seat lock lever, lo- cated under the back of the rider
seat, to the left as shown, and then
pull the seat off. To install the rider seat
1. Insert the projection on the front of
the rider seat into the seat holder
as shown, and then push the rear
of the seat down to lock it in place.
1. Seat lock
2. Unlock.
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2
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
1. Rider seat lock lever
2. Rider seat
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
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2. Install the passenger seat.
TIP●
Make sure that the seats are prop-
erly secured before riding.
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The rider seat height can be ad-
justed to change the riding posi-
tion. (See the following section.)
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Adjusting the rider seat height The rider seat height can be adjusted to
one of two positions to suit the rider’s
preference.
The rider seat height was adjusted to
the lower position at delivery.
To change the rider seat height to
the high position
1. Remove the rider seat. (See page 3-35.)
2. Remove the rider seat height posi- tion adjuster by pulling it upward. 3. Move the rider seat holder cover to
the lower position as shown.
4. Install the rider seat height position adjuster so that the “H” mark is
aligned with the match mark.1. Low position
2. High position
1. Rider seat height position adjuster
1. Rider seat holder cover
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35. Insert the projection on the front ofthe 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 3-35.)
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
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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)
HL
1
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6. 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 compartment The storage compartment is located
under the passenger seat. (See page
3-35.)
When storing the Owner’s Manual or
other documents in the storage com-
partment, be sure to wrap them in a
plastic bag so that they will not get wet.
When washing the vehicle, be careful
not to let any water enter the storage
compartment.
WARNING
EWA10961
●
Do not exceed the load limit of 3
kg (7 lb) for the storage com-
partment.
●
Do not exceed the maximum
load of 208 kg (459 lb) for the ve-
hicle.
1. “L” position slot
1. Storage compartment1
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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 208 kg (459 lb) for the ve-
hicle.
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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).
1. Accessory box lid
2. Accessory box
3. Accessory box button
1
2
3
1. Headlight beam adjusting knob
1
1
(b)
(a)
(b)
(a)
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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. 3. Insert the projections into the up-
per slots, and then slide the panel
backward.
1. Handlebar
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1. Closed position
2. Open position
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2
1. Cowling vent panel
2. Lower slot
3. Quick fastener
1. Projection
2. Upper slot
3. Quick fastener
3
1
2
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34. 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.
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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.
1. Cowling vent panel
2. Upper slot
3. Quick fastener
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1
2
1. Projection
2. Lower slot
3. Quick fastener
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1. Riding position
2. Parking position
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2
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