2013 YAMAHA FJR1300AS Owners Manual

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Adjusting the front and rear
suspension This model is equipped with an elec-
tronically adjustable suspension sys-
tem. The preload of the rear shock
absorber and the damping forces of
both the front fork and rear shock ab-
sorber can be adjusted.
WARNING
EWA12422
Be sure to stop the vehicle before
making any setting changes to the
multi-function meter unit. Changing
settings while riding can distract the
operator and increase the risk of an
accident.Preload
When riding with luggage or a passen-
ger, use the preload adjusting function
to adjust the suspension system to
match the load. There are 4 preload
settings.TIP●
The preload adjusting function will
appear only when the engine is
running.
●
Changing the preload setting will
also adjust the front and rear sus-
pension damping forces accord-
ingly. See “Damping force” on
page 3-44 for more information.
●
About cold temperature operation: When using the preload adjust- ing function, there should be no
weight on the vehicle.
When using the preload adjust- ing function at ambient tempera-
tures near or below 0 °C (32 °F),
to protect the preload adjusting
function motor, the electronically
adjustable suspension system
warning light may come on.
The suspension will still operate as normal, only the preload ad-
justing function cannot be used.
To reset the electronically ad- justable suspension system
warning light, wait approximate-
ly 6 minutes and then turn the
key to “OFF” or immediately turn
the key to “OFF” and then wait 6
minutes. If the electronically adjustable
suspension system warning
light remains on, have a
Yamaha dealer check the sus-
pension system.
To adjust the preload1. Turn the key to “ON”, start the en- gine, and then shift the transmis-
sion into neutral.
2. Push the menu switch “MENU” to switch the function display to the
preload adjusting function.1. Function display
2. Preload adjusting function
3. Preload setting pictogram
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33. Use the select switch to select thedesired preload setting pictogram.
Select the suitable setting from the
following 4 pictograms according
to your load condition. While the preload is being adjust-
ed, the information display will
show a group of dots moving in a
circle. Once the selected picto-
gram returns, the preload adjust-
ment is complete.While the preload is being adjusted, the
information display may change as fol-
lows.
●
If the key is turned to “OFF” or the
engine is stopped while the pre-
load is being set, the following pre-
load setting pictogram will flash to
alert you that the current preload
setting does not match the picto-
gram. If this occurs, adjust the pre-
load again.
●
If the vehicle starts moving, the fol-
lowing preload setting pictogram
will flash to alert you that the cur-
rent preload setting does not
match the pictogram. If this occurs,
stop the vehicle and adjust the pre-
load again.
1. Menu switch “MENU”
2. Select switch “ / ”
1
2
1. Solo riding
2. Solo riding and luggage
3. Passenger riding
4. Passenger riding and luggage1
2
3
4
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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:
●
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.
●
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.
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1. Damping force setting
2. Damping force setting level
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33. Use the select switch to select“HARD”, “STD” or “SOFT”.
4. Push the menu switch “MENU”.
5. Use the select switch to select the desired level for the damping force
setting.
TIPThe damping force setting can be set to
7 levels (+3, +2, +1, 0, –1, –2 and –3).
“+3” is the hardest level and “–3” is the
softest level.6. Push the menu switch “MENU”.
If the vehicle moves while you are ad-
justing the damping force, the informa-
tion display will change to the display
mode.
WARNING
EWA16420
The rear shock absorber assembly
contains highly pressurized nitro-
gen gas. Read and understand the
following information before han-
dling the shock absorber assembly.●
Do not tamper with or attempt to
open the cylinder assembly.
●
Do not subject the shock ab-
sorber assembly to an open
flame or other high heat source.
This may cause the unit to ex-
plode due to excessive gas
pressure.
1. Function display
2. Damping force adjusting function
1. Damping force setting
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1
1. Damping force setting level
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1
1. Damping force adjusting function
2. Damping force setting
3. Preload setting pictogramGEARNHARD+3
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Do not deform or damage the
cylinder in any way. Cylinder
damage will result in poor
damping performance.
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Do not dispose of a damaged or
worn-out shock absorber as-
sembly yourself. Take the shock
absorber assembly to a Yamaha
dealer for any service.
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Sidestand The sidestand is located on the left side
of the frame. Raise the sidestand or
lower it with your foot while holding the
vehicle upright.TIP●
The built-in sidestand switch is
part of the ignition circuit cut-off
system, which cuts the ignition in
certain situations. (See the follow-
ing section for an explanation of
the ignition circuit cut-off system.)
●
The sidestand switch is also part of
the YCC-S system. Shifting out of
neutral is impossible when the
sidestand is down.WARNING
EWA10241
The vehicle must not be ridden with
the sidestand down, or if the side-
stand cannot be properly moved up
(or does not stay up), otherwise the
sidestand could contact the ground
and distract the operator, resulting
in a possible loss of control.
Yamaha’s ignition circuit cut-off
system has been designed to assistthe operator in fulfilling the respon-
sibility of raising the sidestand be-
fore starting off. Therefore, check
this system regularly and have a
Yamaha dealer repair it if it does not
function properly.
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Ignition circuit cut-off system The ignition circuit cut-off system (com-
prising the sidestand switch and brake
light switches) has the following func-
tions.●
It prevents starting when the side-
stand is up, but neither brake is ap-
plied.
●
It prevents starting when either
brake is applied, but the sidestand
is still down.
●
It cuts the running engine when the
sidestand is moved down.
Periodically check the operation of the
ignition circuit cut-off system according
to the following procedure.
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With the engine turned off:
1. Place the vehicle on the centerstand.
2. Move the sidestand down.
3. Make sure that the start/engine stop switch is set to “ ”.
4. Turn the key to “ON”.
5. Shift the transmission into the neutral position.
6. Keep the front or rear brake applied.
7. Push the “ ” side of the start/engine stop switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still running:
8. Move the sidestand up.
9. Shift the transmission into gear.
10. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?
After the engine has stalled:
11. Move the sidestand up.
12. Release the brake.
13. Push the “ ” side of the start/engine stop switch.
Does the engine start?
The system is OK. The motorcycle can be ridden.
NOYES
YES NO YES
NO
The neutral switch, a brake light switch or the
YCC-S system may not be working correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
A brake light switch may not be working correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.The sidestand switch may not be working correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer. The vehicle must be placed on the center-
stand during this inspection.If a malfunction is noted, have a Yamaha
dealer check the system before riding.
WA R N I N G
TIPThe traction control system indicator/warning
light “TCS” may come on, but this is not a
malfunction.
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Auxiliary DC jack
WARNING
EWA14360
To prevent electrical shock or short-
circuiting, make sure that the cap is
installed when the auxiliary DC jack
is not being used.NOTICE
ECA15431
The accessory connected to the
auxiliary DC jack should not be used
with the engine turned off, and the
load must never exceed 30 W (2.5 A),
otherwise the fuse may blow or the
battery may discharge.This vehicle is equipped with an auxilia-
ry DC jack in the accessory box.
A 12-V accessory connected to the
auxiliary jack can be used when the key
is in the “ON” position and should only
be used when the engine is running.
To use the auxiliary DC jack1. Open the accessory box lid. (See page 3-39.)
2. Turn the key to “OFF”.
3. Remove the auxiliary DC jack cap. 4. Turn the accessory off.
5. Insert the accessory plug into the
auxiliary DC jack.
6. Turn the key to “ON”, and then start the engine. (See page 5-1.)
7. Turn the accessory on.
1. Auxiliary DC jack cap
1. Auxiliary DC jack
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